window ACURA RL 2011 Owner's Manual

The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
The engine may not run, and some
malf unctions may occur, if the
remote is:
Outside the vehicle.
On the dashboard.
On the rear interior panel.
In the glove box.
In the door pockets.
In the trunk, etc.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
K eyless A ccess System
Ignition Switch Operating Range
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The engine does not restart if you
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
(0) position when the remote is
outside the vehicle. Check where the
remote is. Make sure that you carry
the remote or built-in key with you
when you operate the ignition switch.
If you pass the remote through an
open window, the system does not
respond.Also,evenwhentheremote
is inside the vehicle, the beeper may
sound when the location of the
remote is not detected due to
surrounding conditions. It is not a
f ailure. Make sure that you carry the
remote with you.
The outside beeper sounds when
the ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position.
When the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position, the multi-
inf ormation display shows
‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT
DETECTED,’’ and the inside and
outside beepers sound.
The multi-inf ormation display
message goes away when you
bring the remote back inside the
vehicle, and close the door or
apply the parking brake.
If the engine is running and you
removetheremotefromthe
vehicle, it will continue to run.
Once turned to the LOCK (0)
position, the engine will not restart
until a remote is brought back into
the vehicle.
When you are pressing the ignition
switch, or when the ignition switch is
in the ON (II) position, the beeper
sounds if you take the remote out of
the vehicle and close the door.
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K eyless A ccess System
K eyless Remot e Not Det ect ed
Beeper and Message
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating any of
the window switches. To open a
window, push the switch down and
hold it. To close the window, pull the
switchupandholdit.Releasethe
switch to stop the window. If the MAIN switch is pushed down
(OFF), the passenger windows
cannot be raised or lowered. Keep
the MAIN switch off when you have
children in the vehicle so they do not
injure themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To open the window f ully,
push the window switch firmly down
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window f rom going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
brief ly.
To close the window f ully, pull back
the window switch firmly to the
second detent, then release it. The
window automatically goes all the
way up. To stop the window f rom
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly.
To open or close the window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly to the first
detent, and hold it. The window will
stop when you release the switch.
All window switches also have the
AUTO feature. AUTO
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If the window runs into any obstacle
while it is closing automatically, it
will reverse direction, and then stop.
To close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch. The power windows have a key-of f
delay. You can still open and close
the windows f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-of f delay cancels as soon as
you open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the power
windows to operate.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote.Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
1.
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A uto Reverse
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
UNLOCK BUTTON
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Turn the built-in key clockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
open. To stop the windows and
moonroof , release the built-in key.
You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the built-in key in
the driver’s door lock. Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
To open:
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. All the
doors unlock, and all f our windows
and moonroof start to open. To
stop the windows and moonroof ,
release the button.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote. To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To close: Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
1.
2. 3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
Power Windows
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the Built-in
Key
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Open
Close
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To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. Tostop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console. To open the moonroof , pull
back the moonroof switch. To close
the moonroof , push the moonroof
switch f orward. Release the switch
to stop the moonroof .
To tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.
4.
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
with the Ceiling Console Switch
Power Windows, Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
MOONROOF SWITCH
Open
Close Tilt
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
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You can extend the sun visor f urther
by pulling it back. To use a sun visor, pull it down. You
can also use a sun visor at the side
window. Remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.Do not use the sun visor extension
feature over the rearview mirror.
Make sure to slide the sun visor
back to its original position bef ore
f lipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Thevanitymirrorlightscomeon
when you pull up the cover.
Sun Visors Vanity Mirror
Interior Convenience Items
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Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, insert the
sunshade into the holder, and pull
the sunshade all the way up. Insert
the holes on the sunshade into the
hooks on the window f rame.The hooks are intended f or use only
by the sunshades. Do not hang any
other items on the hooks, as that
could interf ere with proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
To prevent the integrated sunshades
f rom being unhooked due to winds,
leave the rear windows closed while
driving.
Integrated Sunshades
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB
HOLE
HOOK HOLDER
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Climate Control System
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown) MODE
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
AUTO
BUTTONOFF
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
A/C (AIR CONDITIONING)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
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The outside air intakes f or 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 recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
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
def roster on and of f .
You can select the vents air flows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner and side vents in
all modes.
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to f resh 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.
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).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).147
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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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