reset Acura RL 2004 3.5 Owner's Guide

If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will
continue at the same point when you
turn it back on. To take the system out of CD mode,
press the AM/FM button or insert a
cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the CD/TAPE button. When you
return to CD mode by pressing the
CD/TAPE button, play will continue
at the same point that it left off.
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PWR/VOL
KNOBPRESET BUTTONS
RDM BUTTON RPT INDICATOR
RDM INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON
CD/TAPE BUTTON
SKIP BUTTONS
RPT
BUTTON

If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter ten seconds and begin
playing it. To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the CD eject button.
You will see ‘‘EJCT’’ in the display.
When you remove the disc f rom the
slot, the system automatically begins
the Load sequence so you can load
another CD in that position. If you do
not load another CD, af ter ten
seconds the system begins playing
the next disc in the changer. If the
changer is empty, the system selects
the previous mode (AM, FM, or
Tape).
To remove a different CD from the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
CD begins playing, press the CD
eject button.
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Removing CDs f rom t he Changer
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CD EJECT BUTTON CD SLOTCD/TAPE BUTTON

Only on U.S. Cars
Your Acura is capable of receiving
XM
Satellite Radio anywhere in the
United States except Hawaii and
Alaska.
XM
is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
XM Satellite radio receives signals
f rom two satellites, enhanced by
ground-based repeaters, to produce
clear, high-quality digital reception.
It of f ers many channels in several
categories. Along with a large
selection of dif f erent types of music,
satellite radio also allows you to view
channel name, artist, song titles, and
category selections in the audio
display.
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PWR/VOL
KNOB TUNE KNOB
PRESET BUTTONS
SCAN
BUTTON CATEGORY
MORE CATEGORY MODE
INDICATOR
CHANNEL MODE
INDICATOR
DISP
BUTTON
SAT RADIO
BUTTON

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The SCAN f unction gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the stations within that
category are scanned. To activate
SCAN, press the SCAN button. The
system plays each channel in
numerical order f or a f ew seconds,
then selects the next channel. When
you hear a channel you want to
continue listening to, press the
button again. Pick the preset button you want
f or that channel. Press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to store the
f irst six channels.
Youcanstoreupto12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel f rom the XM1 band and one
channel f rom the XM2 band. To store a channel:
To store a channel: Press the SAT Radio button until
XM1 or XM2 appears in the
display.
Once a channel is stored, simply
press and release the proper preset
button to tune to it.Press the SAT Radio button again.
The available XM band will show.
Store the next six channels using
steps 2 through 3.
The presets will be lost if your car’s
battery goes dead, is disconnected,
or the radio f use is removed.
In the category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In the channel mode, all channels
can be selected. Use the TUNE knob, or the
CATEGORY or SCAN buttons to
tune to a desired channel.
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Preset
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The top and bottom buttons adjust
thevolumeup( )ordown( ).
Press the proper button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The AUDIO/CH button has f our
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio or XM
satellite radio, or playing a cassette
or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the AUDIO/CH button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected Preset button
in the display. To change bands,
press the AM or FM button (without
Navigation System), or AM/FM
button (with Navigation System) on
the audio system’s f ront panel. If you are playing a cassette, use the
AUDIO/CH button to advance to the
next selection. You will see ‘‘FF’’
blinking in the display when you
press the AUDIO/CH button. The
system f ast f orwards until it senses a
silent period, then goes back to
PLAY.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
AUDIO/CH button. You will see the
disc and track number in the display.
If you are listening to satellite radio,
you can also use the AUDIO/CH
button to change channels. Each
time you press this button, the
system advances to the next preset
channel on the band you are
listening to. You will see the number
of the selected Preset button in the
display. To change bands (XM1 or
XM2), press the SAT Radio button
on the audio system’s f ront panel.
U.S. Cars only
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You will have to store your favorite
stations in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when
power was disconnected.
Your car’s audio system will disable
itself if it is disconnected f rom
electrical power f or any reason. To
make it work again, the user must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
Preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code
number and serial number. It is best
tostorethiscardinasafeplaceat
home. In addition, you should write
the audio system’s serial number in
this Owner’s Manual. If you should
happen to lose the card, you must
obtain the code number f rom your
Acura dealer. To do this, you will
need the system’s serial number. If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over or try to
correct your mistake. Complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have three tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in three attempts, you
must then leave the system on for
one hour bef ore trying again. If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the radio f use is
removed, the audio system will
disable itself . If this happens, you
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display the next time you turn on the
system. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code. If it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
Thef t Protection
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), or
the hood, will cause it to alarm. It
also alarms if the radio is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is f orced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
releasebuttononthedriver’sdoor.
The security system sets auto-
matically fifteen seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For
the system to activate, you must lock
the doors f rom the outside with the
key, lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system light next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your car and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
carorremovetheradio.Thisalarm
continues f or two minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an alarming
system bef ore the two minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the key or the remote
transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and trunk are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
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SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT

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units of cellular air time:
Press the DOT button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Units.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verif y
or add.’’
Say ‘‘Add.’’
OnStar will connect you to an
advisor to handle your purchase.
You can also call OnStar at (888) 4-
ONSTAR, or get inf ormation about
your account at the OnStar web site,
www.onstar.com.
Press the DOT button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Security.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Enter
f our-digit security code.’’
Say the f irst digit of the code.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the second digit of the code.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the third digit of the code.
Say the f ourth digit of the code. OnStar will repeat that digit.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Security
code number is now ON/OFF.’’
If you f orget the security code
entered, or someone else enters a
security code unknown to you, you
must contact an OnStar advisor to
reset the code. Press the OnStar
button, or call (888) 4-ONSTAR. You must prepurchase units
(minutes) of cellular air time. The
OnStar system tracks how many
units you have remaining.
To f ind out how many units you have
remaining:
Press the DOT button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Units.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verif y
or add.’’
Say ‘‘Verif y.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘You
have number units remaining.’’ A dding Units
K eeping T rack of Units
OnSt ar
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The VSA system indicator (see page) comes on and stays on when
there is a problem with the VSA
system. If the VSA indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e and turn of f the
engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
VSA system indicator. If the
indicator remains on, or comes back
on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your Acura
dealer.
When VSA is off, the VSA Activation
Indicator light comes on as a
reminder. Pressing the switch again
turns the system back on.
If the indicator does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned
ON(II),theremaybeaproblem
with the VSA system. Have your
dealer inspect your car as soon as
possible.
Without VSA, your car will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the Vehicle Stability
Assist system on and of f .
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Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
VSA Syst em Indicat orVSA Of f Switch
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VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR

Make sure the climate control sys-
tem is off.
Start the engine and let it run until
it warms up (the radiator cooling
fan comes on at least twice), and
let it idle f or f ive more minutes.
If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the engine’s computer
needs to ‘‘relearn’’ the idle control.
Af ter replacing or recharging the
battery:
Your driver’s power window (see
page ) and your audio system
will also disable itself when the bat-
tery is disconnected or goes dead.
Thenexttimeyouturnontheradio
you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to en-
ter the f ive-digit code (see page ).If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, all stored driving
positions will be lost. To store the
driving positions again, see the
storingprocedureonpage .
The Navigation System will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Battery
Maint enance274
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car’s electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.