fog light ACURA RL 2011 Owners Manual

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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
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH (P.140, 142)
(P.35)
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS (P.71)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.137) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS HORN
(P.145)
(P.148) (P.316)/
(P.162)
(P.147)/
(P.146)
(P.161) (P.319, 324)
(P.407)
(P.423)
(P.436)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P.138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.304)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.278)DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.328, 333) (P.182)/
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT
VENTILATION
BUTTONS
(P.183)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.354)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
2
2
1
3
4
2
2
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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 ..........
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 . 143
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) . 144
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Hazard Warning Button . 146
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146
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Rear Window Def ogger . 147
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 148
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Keys and Locks . 150
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Immobilizer System . 150
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Ignition Switch . 152
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Door Locks . 153
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155 ................
Childproof Door Locks . 155
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Seats . 156
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Mirrors . 161
Driving Position Memory
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System . 164
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Keyless Access System . 167
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Front Seat Heaters . 182
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
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Ventilation . 183
Rear Seat Heaters ...................
(Canadian models) . 185
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Power Windows . 186
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Moonroof . 189
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Parking Brake . 191
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Interior Convenience Items . 192
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Glove Box . 193
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Beverage Holders . 194
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Console Compartment . 195
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Sun Visors . 196
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Vanity Mirror . 196
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Accessory Power Sockets . 197
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Front Door Pockets . 198
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Power Rear Sunshade . 198
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Integrated Sunshades . 199
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Interior Lights . 200
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.21, 62)
(P.68)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.66) (P.66)ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65) /
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.66, 319)
: If equipped (P.63, 510)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED POWER
STEERING
SYSTEM
(ECPS) INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35, 63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.64, 416)(P.65, 435)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM
(AFS) INDICATOR (P.69, 144)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING
SYSTEM (CMBS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.67, 429)
(P.69)
(P.68)
SH-AWD INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.68)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (P.65)
(P.64)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62, 508)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.62, 509)
(P.62, 508) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.34, 63)
(P.65, 435)
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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.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA system. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display.
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
inf ormation, see page . It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
This indicator has two f unctions: This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned of f
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . 142
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435
On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator Fog L ight Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped. Canadian models only
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2:
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE SHIFTERS
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
(P.140, 142)
(P.137)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.145) (P.146)
DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.161)
(P.407)
(P.436) HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P.138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.182)/
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.146)
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.162)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.148)BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.354)VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS(P.328, 333)
(P.278)
(P.304)HORN
(P.183)
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS
(P.71)
(P.319, 324)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.147)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P.316)/
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
(P.423)
4
4
2 4
4
3
1
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch released af ter turned
to the LOCK (0) position or when
the built-in key is removed f rom the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door. When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on 65
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9. Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f . With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
Fog L ights Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signals and Headlights
142
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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´The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalso
turns the mirror heaters on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the def ogger is on. If you do
not turn it of f , the def ogger will shut
itself of f af ter 5 to 40 minutes
(depending on the ambient
temperature). It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . To cancel the glare
reduction f unction, set the
brightness to the highest level, then
press the button. You will hear a
beep when it is canceled. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt f eature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shif ting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
To tilt the driver’s mirror, place
the selector switch in the left
position.
To tilt the passenger’s mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). 4.
164 PowerMirrorHeaters
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Mirrors
162
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two undercover bolts,
and remove the holding clip with a
f lat-tip screwdriver.
Caref ully push up the side under
cover into the bumper.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.
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2.
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
472
CLIP
CONNECTOR
BOLTS
BULBHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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