steering ACURA RL 2011 Service Manual

ACC does not work below 25 mph
(40 km/h). It cannot bring your
vehicle to a complete stop.
ACC will not sound a beeper or
display a message on the multi-
inf ormation display to warn you of
vehicles going slower than 13 mph
(20 km/h) or vehicles that are
parked. In these cases, it is up to
you to maintain a safe distance by
using the brake pedal.
ACC may not recognize
motorcycles or other small
vehicles ahead of your vehicle.ACC may react to vehicles beside
you or even a building beside you
by momentarily applying the
brakes or sounding a beeper under
conditions such as a sudden curve
or narrowing of the road, an
abrupt movement of the steering
wheel, or if you are in an unusual
position within your lane.
Limitations
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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Push the ACC button on the
steering wheel. The ACC indicator
on the instrument panel comes on,
and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Accelerate to the desired speed
above25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel, then release the
accelerator pedal.
If you press the SET/DECEL button
when the vehicle speed is below 25
mph (40 km/h), you will hear a beep
about 1 second. This means ACC is
not activated, and you cannot set
your speed. When your speed reaches 25 mph
(40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode,
and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Using the ACC
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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ACC BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON
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Press the ACC button. The ACC
indicator in the instrument panel
goes off. Tap the brake pedal. Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.If you cancel ACC by pressing the
ACC button, the previously set
cruising speed is erased f rom
memory.
The distance you select is also
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display.
ACC is canceled whenever you do
any of these actions:When you push the CANCEL button
or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC,
the set cruising speed stays in
memory. When you turn on ACC
again, the speed is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display. To return
to that speed, accelerate to over 25
mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/
ACCEL button.
Canceling the A CC
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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LONG
RANGE
MIDDLE
RANGE
SHORT
RANGE CANCEL BUTTON
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ACC
system. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked.
The vehicle speed decreases
below22mph(35km/h). Driving on a mountainous road, or
driving of f road f or extended
periods.
When the ABS or VSA is activated. Abrupt steering wheel movement.
Poor weather (rain, f og, snow, etc.)
When the radar sensor in the front
grille gets dirty.
The vehicle ahead of you cannot
be detected.
An abnormal tire condition is
detected, or the tires are skidding.
When ACC is automatically canceled,
the beeper sounds about 1 second,
and an ACC OFF message appears
on the multi-inf ormation display f or 3
seconds.
Any of these conditions may cause
ACC to cancel:
The ACC system cannot be used
while this indicator (amber) is on.
When the VSA system indicator
comes on.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position af ter ACC was automatically
canceled, the set speed is erased,
and you must enter it again (see
page ). If ACC is canceled by any these
conditions, wait until the condition
improves, then press the RES/
ACCEL button to restore ACC.
When you do this, the vehicle will
resume its set cruising speed. 324
A utomatic A CC Cancelation A CC Indicator
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ACC INDICATOR
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To switch f rom ACC to cruise
control, press the distance button on
the steering wheel, and hold it f or 1
second.Always be aware which mode is
selected. When the cruise control is selected,
ACC does not sound a beeper or
display a message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Make sure to
keepasafedistancefromthevehicle
ahead of you.
When you press the button, you will
see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on
the multi-information display for 2
seconds.ToswitchbacktoACC,
press and hold the distance button
again for 1 second.
Switching to Cruise Control
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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DISTANCE BUTTON
Press the distance button.
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ÌÌÌÌTo hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.
Tochangethevolumelevelof
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted. Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
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Help Feat ures
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Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling, stability, and
reliability. Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Some examples are:
Non-Acura wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened 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 f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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WhenyouaredrivingintheD
position, you can shif t the
transmission up or down manually
with the paddle shifters.
To shif t up or down, use the
(right) or (lef t) paddle shif ter on
either side of the steering wheel. Each time you pull (right), the
transmission shif ts to a higher gear.
Pull (lef t) to downshif t. You will
see the selected gear number on the
instrument panel.
When you pull either paddle shif ter,
the gear position indicator shows you
the selected gear number.
Downshifting with the paddle shifter
allows you to increase the engine
brakingwhengoingdownsteepor
long hills, and provides more power
when climbing uphills. You can
upshif t the transmission manually to
reduce the rpm.
Using the Paddle Shif ters in the
D position (D-Paddle Shif t Mode)
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
Driving
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GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
PADDLE SHIFTERS
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Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all f our wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the ef f ort needed
on the brake pedal. The brake pedal
assist f unction increases the f orce
you apply to the brake pedal during
an emergency stop. When the brake
pedal assist is activated, the e-
pretensioners (if equipped) tighten
f ront seat belts (see page ). The
anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard (see page ).
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, reduces their ef f ectiveness and
reduces brake pad lif e. In addition,
f uel economy can be reduced. It also
keeps your brake lights on all the
time, conf using drivers behind you.The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the lef t-f ront brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal f or
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
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Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Braking System
Driving
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