trip computer Acura RL 2008 Owner's Manual

This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel remaining
in the f uel tank. This distance is
estimated f rom the f uel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traf f ic, etc.
This shows the time passed traveled
since you last reset it. When you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or liter/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.
When you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset.
This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
f or U.S. models or kilometers per
hour (km/h) f or Canadian models.
When the battery is disconnected, or
you ref uel, RANGE is also reset.
The average fuel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
When you turn of f the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset.
This shows your current f uel
mileage.
Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:
Instantaneous f uel mileage
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy
Average Vehicle Speed
You can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page).
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RANGE
EL A PSED T IME
AVG. FUEL A/B
A VG. SPEED
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L /100km (Canadian models)
Trip Computer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Press this button to display thescreen (see page ).
The compass system in your vehicle
contains several convenient features,
including a direction and elevation
f inder, a calendar reminder f or
important events, a calculator, and a
trip computer to help you track your
mileage and f uel economy.
The controls f or the compass system
are on the center console panel.
These controls are also used to
operate the climate control system
(see page ) and the audio system
(see page ).
Press this button to display the
screen (see page ) f or the
trip computer, calendar, calculator,
and voice command Help. 198
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Menu Button
Compass But t on
Compass
System Controls
Main
Menu
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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UPPER
DISPLAY
SCREEN
MENU
BUTTON SET UP
BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON INTERFACE
DIAL
COMPASS
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
(Display mode)
BUTTON
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Press this button to cancel the
current screen and return to the
previous screen.
This button switches the display
between day mode, night mode, and
of f (see page ).
Press the button to display the set up
screen (see page ) to change and
update inf ormation in the system.
Press this button to display thescreen (see page ).
Most f unctions of the compass
system can be accessed with the
interf ace dial. The interf ace dial has
two parts: a knob and a selector.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
The selector can be pushed lef t,
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 in
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
All selections and instructions are
displayed on the screen.
In almost all cases, you can enter a
selection into the system by pushing
in on the interf ace selector.
Clean the screen with a sof t damp
cloth. You may use a mild cleanser
intended f or use on liquid crystal
displays (LCDs). Harsher chemicals
may damage the screen.
Shows the radio band, f requency,
volume, the climate control status,
and the time.
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Int erf ace Dial
Cancel But t on (Display Mode) But t on
Set Up But t on
Trip Button
Screen
Upper Display
Trip
Computer
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KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR
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If you select , the reminder will
not show up again. If you wish to
have the reminder show up again
later in the day, selectandpushinontheinterface
selector.
If you press the CANCEL button, the
message will be displayed the next
time you start the vehicle.
Thesystemwilldisplaythe
current message and any older or
previously unread messages, with
the newest message listed f irst.
If you do not push in on the
, the screen will
go dark af ter 30 seconds. To return
to the disclaimer screen, press any
compass or voice control button.
If you do not select , and
then enter the Set up or Trip
computer screens, some items are
not available, and will show up as
darkened buttons (grayed out).
If any calendar reminders were
previously entered, the calendar
reminder screen is displayed next.
The calendar reminder screen
remains displayed until you select,orpressthe
CANCEL button. OK
Remind
Later
interf ace selector
OK
OK Remind L ater
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When you make a selection (such as
Navigation general command help),
you will see the help commands that
canbeusedwiththevoicecontrol.
To have the system read the list, say
‘‘Read list,’’ or select by
moving the interface selector to the
right, and the system will read the
list to you.The screens display
the trip information from the multi-
inf ormation display in the gauge
assembly.
For a listing of all voice commands,
see on page
.
To go to the trip computer, say ‘‘Trip
Computer,’’ select Trip computer
f rom the main menu, or press the
TRIP button on the center console
panel.
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Voice Command Index
T rip Comput er
trip computer
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
Features
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The voice control system needs
appropriate voice commands f or
controlling the climate control, the
audio system, and the compass
system.
The system accepts these
commands on any screen. (reads list of the commands
f or the displayed screen) (displays set up screen) (displays the
compass screen) (displays the main
menu) (displays the
screen)
(to previous screen,
same as CANCEL or BACK
button) (cancels current activity) The system accepts these climate
control commands on most screens.
The voice command help option on
the main menu lists many of the
f ollowing controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands f or
you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them. (controls
temperature to 72 degrees F) (controls
temperature to your selection)
Help
Set upDisplay map guide
Display menuInformation tripcomputerTrip ComputerBackward
CancelWhat time is it?Calendar Calculator
Repeat voiceVoice command help
Climate control f ull automaticClimate control automaticClimate control of fAir conditioner onAir conditioner of fAir conditionerClimate control def rost onClimate control def rost of fClimate control def rostRear defrost onRear defrost offRear defrost
Voice Command Index
Global Commands Climat e Cont rol Commands
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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The system accepts these
commands on most screens. Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
These are additional commands not
f ound on the screen. Follow the voice
prompts.
(:16)
( : 1 30) (1:
1 6, 2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘MP3
track random,’’ ‘‘MP3 track repeat,’’
‘‘MP3 disc repeat,’’ ‘‘MP3 f older
random,’’ and ‘‘MP3 f older
repeat’’) (:16)
( : 1 30) (1:
1 6, 2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘WMA
track random,’’ ‘‘WMA track
repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA disc repeat,’’
‘‘WMA f older random,’’ and
‘‘WMA f older repeat’’) (the system
readsandlistsallof the
commands)
MP3 play
MP3 play discMP3playtrackMP3 play disc 1 track 2
MP3 skip f orwardMP3 skip backMP3 play next discMP3 play previous discMP3 track randomMP3 track repeatMP3 disc repeatMP3 track scanMP3 disc scanMP3 normal play
MP3 track listMP3 f older randomMP3 f older repeat MP3 f older list
WMA playWMA play discWMA play trackWMA play disc 1 track 2
WMA skip f orwardWMA skip backWMA play next discWMA play previous discWMA track randomWMA track repeatWMA disc repeatWMA track scanWMA disc scanWMA normal play
WMA track listWMA f older randomWMA f older repeatWMA f older list
MP3/WMA Commands
Voice command helpCalendarCalculatorTrip computer
Main Menu Screen Commands
Voice Commands
Help
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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