climate control Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

2007 Acura RL Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
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iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................59
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................197
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................325
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................339
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................379
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................427
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................457
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................473
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................477
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE LEVER
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER REAR MOONROOF SWITCH
SUNSHADE BUTTON
TILT BUTTON HomeLink BUTTONS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT 1: INTERFACE DIAL
(P.11, 26)
CEILING
CONSOLE
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
2: RL models PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.11,
26) (P.158)
(P.160)
(P.152) (P.181)
(P.293)(P.183)
(P.194)
(P.156) (P.153)
(P.327) (P.329) (P.198)
(P.207)
(P.199, 207, 241)
(P.240)
(P.343)
(P.192)
(P.62)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control Locations
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AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON HOOD RELEASE LEVER
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HomeLink BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
TILT BUTTON SUNSHADE BUTTON MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT (P.62)
(P.70)
INTERFACE DIAL
1: 2: CEILING CONSOLE
(P.158)
(P.160)
(P.152)
(P.181)
(P.293)(P.194)
(P.156) (P.153)
(P.327) (P.329) (P.192) (P.343)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.240)
(P.199) (P.207) (P.198)
(P.183)
RL models
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote;
Driving position memory
(see page ).
Audio system settings
(see page ).
Customized
settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isshownontheback
of each remote. Compass
system preferences
(see page ).
To turn of f this f eature, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttonsatthesametime.TheLED in the remote will blink once. Then
release the buttons. Doing this
cancels the keyless memory settings
f or that remote and restores the
def ault settings.
Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system
manual). Some of them keep the same
settings as they were set previously.
To turn the keyless memory settings
back on, repeat this procedure. The
LED will blink twice to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
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207
199
240
RL model
Except RL model
K eyless A ccess System
K eyless Memory Settings
Remote Transmitter Care
170
DRIVER’S ID
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle................
Climate Control System .198
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Audio System .207
Playing Play the AM/FM ......................................
Radio .208
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AM/FM Radio Frequencies .212
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AM/FM Radio Reception .212
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Adjusting the Sound .214
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .217
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Operating the Disc Changer . 223
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Protecting Your Discs . 234
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DiscChangerErrorMessages . 235
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Auxiliary Input Jack .236
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Radio Thef t Protection . 239
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Compass System .240
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Voice Control Basics . 263
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Setting the Clock .272
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Security System .274
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Cruise Control .275
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 278
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .293
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AcuraLink .297
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HandsFreeLink .306
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 324
Features
Features
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Climate Control System
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TEMPERATURE DISPLAYRECIRCULATION
BUTTONAUTO
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BARS
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
A/C
BUTTON
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown)
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Many climate control functions can
still be controlled by standard
buttons, dials, and knobs, but some
functions can only be accessed using
the interface dial. The interface dial
has two parts, a knob and a selector.
The knob turns left and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen. The
selector can be pushed left,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. When
you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
therespectivemodeautomatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control.
See the Navi section in your quick
start guide for an overview of this
system, and the navigation system
manual f or complete details.
Ref er to Voice Control Basics f or
complete details (see page ). 263
On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Interf ace Dial Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Climate Control System
Features
199
ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB
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To select the desired temperature,
push the temperature control bar up
or down.
To set the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature separately, press the
DUAL button. The indicator in the
button will come on. The driver and
passenger can each set the
temperature to the desired setting.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then turn the
interf ace knob to increase or
decrease the f an speed and airf low. To make the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature the same, push the
DUAL button again. The indicator in
the button goes out, and the
passenger’s temperature is set to the
driver’s temperature.Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display. Pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector
turns the air conditioning on and of f .
You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in
the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
Fan Control
T emperature Control Bars A ir Conditioning (A /C)
Climate Control System
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The outside air intakes for the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in reci rculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. This
button turns the windshield
defrost on and off.
You can select the vents air flows
from. Some air will flow from the
dashboard corner and side vents in
all modes.
Wh
en you push this button, air flows
from the defroster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
au tomatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then push
the interf ace selector down. Select
any of the modes by turning the
interf ace knob.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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CONT INUED
Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climate Control System
Features
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