heater Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

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To
use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Canadian models only
Refer to the navigation system manual.
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Your
Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE
SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
HORN
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHT
WASHER
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.345)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140, 142)
(P.358)
(P.372)
(P.138)
(P.158)
(P.147)(P.307)
(P.237) (P.263)
(P.145)
DISTANCE
BUTTON
(P.137)
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.146)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS (P.159)
(P.275)/
(P.278, 283)
(P.71)
(P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.144) (P.145)
(P.287, 292)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights .140
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Fog Lights .142
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Daytime Running Lights .142
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .142
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
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Hazard Warning Button .145
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .147
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Keys and Locks .149
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Immobilizer System .150
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152..............................................
Trunk .153
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Childproof Door Locks .154
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Seats .155
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Mirrors .159
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .183
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Parking Brake .187
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Interior Convenience Items .188
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Glove Box .189
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Beverage Holders .190
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Console Compartment . 191
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Sun Visors .192
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Accessory Power Sockets . 192
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Rear Ashtrays .193
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Front Door Pockets . 193
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Power Rear Sunshade . 194
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Integrated Sunshades . 195
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Interior Lights .196
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped.
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models only
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Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE
SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
DISTANCE BUTTON CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.35)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS HORN ADAPTIVE
CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P.138)
(P.158)
(P.147) (P.237)(P.287)
(P.263) (P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.145)
(P.137) (P.145)
(P.146)/
(P.159)
(P.277)/
(P.358)
(P.307) (P.278,
283)
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71)
(P.372)
(P.144)
(P.345)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN
SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS (P.140, 142)TM
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´The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalso
turns the mirror heaters on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the def ogger is on. If you do
not turn it of f , the def ogger will shut
itself of f af ter 5 to 40 minutes
(depending on the ambient
temperature). It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . To cancel the glare
reduction f unction, set the
brightness to the highest level, then
press the button. You will hear a
beep when it is canceled. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness, Rear Window Def ogger
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.
When
you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). Depending on the position of the
selector switch, the lef t or right side
mirror will pivot downward slightly
when you shif t the transmission into
reverse. In the lef t position, the lef t
mirror pivots. In the right position,
the right mirror pivots. This gives
you a better view of that side of the
vehicle while parallel parking. The
mirror returns to its original position
when you take the transmission out
of reverse. To turn this f eature of f ,
leave the switch in the center
position.
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Mirrors
Power Mirror HeatersReverse Tilt Door Mirror
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat is
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag cut of f
system. The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters.
Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
If equipped
Seat Heaters
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
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When you press the button once,
the heater is set to HI. Af ter the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
select MID or LOW by pressing the button. This will keep the seat
warm. To shut down the heater,
press the button until the
indicators go of f .
In HI, when the seat gets warm, the
heater will change to MID after
about 5 minutes.
In MID, the heater will change to
LOW af ter about 60 minutes.
In LOW, the heater runs
continuously.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters and an air ventilation
system. The passenger seat only has
heaters in the seat bottom because
of thesideairbagsystem. The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters
and the air ventilation system.
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f . To use the heaters, press the
button. The indicator (red) next to
the button will come on. There are
three settings in the heaters:
If equipped
Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)
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BUTTON
BUTTON
INDICATORS
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
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you use the seat heaters and the seat
ventilation:
Use the HI setting only to heat or
to ventilate the seats quickly,
because it draws large amounts of
current from the battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters or the seat ventilation,
even on the LO setting. It can
weaken the battery, causing hard
starting.
When you press the button once,
the system is set to HI. To change to
the lower mode, press the button.
To turn the air ventilation off, press
the button until the indicators go
off. To ventilate the seat, press the
button. The indicator (green) next to
the button will come on. The air
ventilation system has four settings:
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f .
Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)
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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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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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Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climate Control System
Features
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