ACURA RL 2012 Owners Manual

To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
lever, and lift the armrest pad. The rear beverage holder is in the
rear seat armrest. Open the
beverage holder by pulling up on the
latch on the front.
The console compartment light
comes on when the parking lights
are on. Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVERLEVER
LATCH
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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
f eature 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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There are two accessory power
sockets. One is located in the f ront
of the center console. To use the
power socket, push and release the
lid.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
The other socket is under the
armrest in the console compartment
storage area. To use the power
socket, pull up the cover.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LID Center console Console compartment
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When you shif t to reverse, the
sunshade goes down automatically.
To use it again, shif t to another
position, and push the button to raise
it.
If the sunshade stops while moving,
check for and clear any obstacles,
then push the button again.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, push the power rear
sunshade button on the ceiling
console to raise the rear sunshade.
Push the button again to lower it. The interior of each f ront door has
an extendable pocket f or maps and
other small, lightweight items. For
saf ety, be sure both f ront door
pockets are closed while driving.
When the light switch is in the
or position, the f ront door
pocket light is on.
Interior Convenience Items
PowerRearSunshade Front Door Pockets
198
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON
LID
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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
HOOKHOLDER
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Af ter pushing the DOOR button, all
the lights come on when you open
any door, unlock the doors with the
remote or built-in key, or turn the
ignition switch f rom the ON (II) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position to the
LOCK (0) position. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
The f ront and rear of the ceiling
have ceiling lights.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
. Push each ceiling light button to turn
its light on and of f .
Push the ON button to turn on all the
ceiling lights. Push the OFF button
to turn them off. 116 Ceiling L ights
Interior Lights
200
CEILING LIGHT
BUTTONS
CEILING LIGHT
BUTTONS OFF BUTTON
DOOR BUTTON
ON BUTTONFront
Rear
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´µ The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyouopenthedriver’s
door. It f ades out in about 30
seconds af ter the door is closed.
The courtesy lights between the sun
visors and on the rear ceiling light
panel come on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, press either of the
instrument panel brightness control
buttons ( or ) with the ignition
switch in the ON (II) position (see
page ).146 Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
201
Front
COURTESY LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTSRear
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle................ Climate Control System . 204
.............. Climate Control Sensors . 212
................................ Audio System . 213
...... Playing the AM/FM Radio . 214
.... AM/FM Radio Frequencies . 224
........ AM/FM Radio Reception . 224
................. Adjusting the Sound . 226
............ Playing the XM
Radio . 229
............................. Playing Discs . 236
....................... PlayinganiPod
. 247
Playing a USB Flash Memory
.................................... Device . 256
......... Playing
Audio . 265
... Disc Changer Error Messages . 271
................. iPod
Error Messages . 272
USB Flash Memory Device
........................ Error Messages . 273
.................. Protecting Your Discs . 274
...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
................ Remote Audio Controls . 278
................. Radio Thef t Protection . 280
........................... Compass System . 281
................ Voice Control Basics . 304
...................... Setting the Clock . 313
............................ Security System . 315
............................... Cruise Control . 316.. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 319
HomeLink
Universal
................................ Transceiver . 334
.................................... AcuraLink
. 337
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
................ Backup Sensor System . 377
... Rearview Camera and Monitor . 380
BluetoothBluetooth
Features
Features
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown)MODE
BUTTONDRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
AUTO
BUTTONOFF
BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
A/C (AIR CONDITIONING)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALREAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
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