window Acura RL 2008 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.11,26)PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.160)
(P.152) (P.181) (P.198)
(P.207)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
INTERFACE DIAL
COMPASS SYSTEM
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
(P.192)
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
1:
2: RL models MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.62)
(P.11,26) CEILING
CONSOLE
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
(P.153)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON HOOD RELEASE LEVER
(P.329) (P.331) (P.242)
(P.199,207,243)
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON
HOMELINK
BUTTONS (P.295) (P.184)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.157) (P.349)
(P.158)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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4: Canadian models only
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140,142)
(P.138) (P.147) DISTANCE
BUTTONPASSENGER 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.71)(P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.144) INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.145)(P.137) (P.145) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
(P.351)
(P.364)
(P.378)
(P.159) (P.239)(P.289,294)
(P.265) (P.281,285)
(P.277)/
(P.309)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
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Your airbag system includes:Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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(12)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(11) (13)
(13) Side Impact Sensors (Second)
(14) Rear Safing Sensor
(15) Side Curtain Airbags
(11) E-pretensioner Control Unit
(12) Front Impact Sensors
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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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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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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
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(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
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System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat
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Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .184
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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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Control L ocations
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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
MOONROOF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.62)
(P.70)
INTERFACE DIAL
1: 2: CEILING CONSOLE
(P.160)
(P.152) (P.181)
(P.194)(P.153) (P.192)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.199) (P.207) (P.198)
RL models (P.184)
(P.157) (P.329) (P.331) (P.349)
(P.242)
(P.158)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.295)
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KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
CUST OMIZE MENU
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(see page108)
LIGHTING SETUP
(see page115)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page122) Page
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CHG SETTING
(see page87)
Description
Changes which doors unlock when
you use the remote or grab the
driver’s doorhandle.
Causes some exterior lights to
blinktwicewhenyouunlockthe
doors by grabbing the driver’s
door handle.
Cause the beeper to sound twice
when you unlock the doors by
grabbing the driver’s door handle.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the interior lights stay on after you
close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the exterior lights stay on after
you close the driver’s door.
Changes the light level that causes
theheadlightstocomeon.The
headlight switch needs to be in the
AUTO position.
Changes when the doors
automatically lock.
: Default setting 0SEC
MIN
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CUSTOMIZE SET UPCUST OMIZE GROUP
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page122)
WIPER SETUP
(see page133) AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
WIPER ACTION
SHIFT TO P
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPD
SETPage
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CHG SETTING
(see page87)
DEFAULT ALL
(see page85) Description
Changes when the doors
automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the
f irst push of the remote’s unlock
button.
The exterior lights flash each time
you press the LOCK or UNLOCK
button.
Changes how long it takes (in
seconds) f or the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you
unlock the driver’s door without
opening it.
Changes the wiper operation among
two settings when the wiper switch is
in the INT position.
Changes all settings to the default.
: Default setting
CUST OMIZE GROUP
CANCEL
CUSTOMIZE ENTRYCUSTOMIZE SET UP
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize:
METER SETUP
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
SETUP
POSITION SETUP
WIPER SETUP
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUPWhile CHG SETTING in the
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown on
the multi-information display, press
the SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to ACC SETUP in the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP.
Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shownonthenextpage.Pressthe
INFO ( / ) button, until you see
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
CHG SETTING
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Press the or button.
Press the SEL/RESET button.ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL SETUP
seepage89
METER SETUP
seepage94 POSITION
SETUP
see page103
KEYLESS
ACCESS SETUP
see page108
LIGHTING
SETUP
see page115
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
see page122
WIPER SETUP
see page133
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