steering wheel adjustment 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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Canadian
models only
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4:
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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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Move the steering wheel in, out, up,
or down by pushing and holding the
adjustment switch in that direction.Release the switch when the
steering wheel reaches the desired
position. Make sure the steering
wheel points towards your chest, not
toward your f ace, and that you can
see the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
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Steering Wheel A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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To select a memorized position, do
this: Press
the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep.
The system will move the seat,
steering wheel, and outside mirrors
to the memorized positions. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will flash during movement.
When the adjustments are complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will remain on.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. To change the ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page
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To cancel the storing procedure
after pressing the MEMO button:
Do not press a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjust the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. Readjust the seat or steering
position.
1. 2.
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CONT INUED
Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.
Adjust the outside mirrors. Shif t out of Park. Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat or steering
wheel.
If you select a memorized position
without pushing the ignition switch
knob or inserting the built-in key in
the ignition switch, only the seat and
outside mirrors will adjust. To get
the system to also adjust the steering
wheel, push and turn the ignition
switch or insert the built-in key in
the ignition switch. You will hear two
beeps when it is complete. You can use the adjustment switches
to change the positions of the seat,
steering wheel, or outside mirrors
af ter they are in their memorized
position. If you change the
memorized position, the indicator in
the memory button will go out. To
keep this driving position f or later
use, you must store it in the driving
position memory.
To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of the f ollowing:
Driving Position Memory System
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. Check
the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and
adjustmen ts before you drive
your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inform ation
display (see pages , and ).
Visually
check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Check
the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
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158 147
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Preparing to Drive
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Seat Heaters .178
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Seat Position Memory .160
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Seat Ventilation .179
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .274
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode .345
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Paddle Shif ters .345
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Serial Number .458
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Service Intervals .381
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 477
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Service Station Procedures . 327
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SH-AWD .350
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Torque Distribution Monitor . 350
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Indicator .67
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 343
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Shif t Lock Release .348
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Side Airbags . 11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .407
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Signaling Turns .140 .....................................
Snow Tires .420
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Sound System .207
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .431
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Specif ications .461
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Specif ication Charts .460
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Speed Limiter .348
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Spotlights .196
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work . 29, 32, 34
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SRS Components .26
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SRS Service .36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 63
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .151
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Starting the Engine .341
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Auto Control Mode . 341
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .341
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With a Dead Battery . 437
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State Emissions Testing . 471
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 440Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .147
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 151
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Position Memory .160
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .136
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Stereo Sound System . 207
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Storing Your Vehicle .425
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Sun Visors .192
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System . 11, 26
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Servicing .36
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SRS Indic ator . 34, 63
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil .396
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 427
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 462
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Emissions Control Systems . 468
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .470
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 206
Index
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