navigation system Acura RL 2006 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
HORN
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.315)
(P.139)
(P.155) STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.143) (P.279)
(P.230) DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.246)(P.141)
(P.35)
(P.142) / (P.155 )
(P.234)/
(P.237) ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
(P.71)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS (P.
174 ) /
(P.175)
(P.141)
(P.134)
(P.136)
(P.328) (P.339) MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH PADDLE SHIFTERS
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
DISTANCE BUTTONCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS
(P.315)
(P.339) (P.325)
(P.139)
(P.154) (P.143)STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.230)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.278)
(P.246)
(P.175)
(P.174) /
(P.71)
(P.237)(P.234)/
(P.155)
(P.142) / (P.35)
(P.141)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
(P.136)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
(P.134)
(P.141)
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote;Driving position memory
(see page ).
To turn of f this f eature, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttonsatthesametime.TheLED
in the remote will blink once. Then
release the buttons. Doing this
cancels the keyless memory settings
f or that remote and restores the
def ault settings. Audio system settings
(see page ). Customized settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isshownontheback
of each remote. Some of them keep the same
settings as they were set previously.
To turn the keyless memory settings
back on, repeat this procedure. The
LED will blink twice to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system
manual). 157
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202
K eyless A ccess System
K eyless Memory Settings
Remote Transmitter Care
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DRIVER’S ID
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation.
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.Vents, Heating, A/C, and Climate
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Control .194
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Climate Control Sensors .202
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Audio System .203
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .204
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AM/FM Radio Reception .208
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Adjusting the Sound .210
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .213
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Playing Discs .219
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Protecting Your Discs .228
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Disc Changer Error Messages .229
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Remote Audio Controls .230
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Radio Thef t Protection .232
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Security System .233
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Cruise Control .234
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .237
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .252
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AcuraLink .256
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OnStar .265
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HandsFreeLink .278
Features
Features
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Many climate control f unctions can
still be controlled by standard
buttons, dials, and knobs, but some
f unctions can only be accessed using
the interf ace dial. The interf ace dial
has two parts, a knob and a selector.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Interf ace Dial
Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Vents, Heating, A/C, and Climate Control
Features
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ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB

Most audio system f unctions can still
be controlled by standard buttons,
dials, and knobs, but some f unctions
can only be accessed using the
interf ace dial. The interf ace dial has
two parts, a knob and a selector.The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
When you unlock the doors with
your remote and turn the audio
system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio preset memory (see page ),
the auto select preset memory (see
page ), and the volume and
sound level settings (see page )
are turned to the respective
memorized mode automatically.
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.206
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Interf ace Dial
Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Audio System
Features
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KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR

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The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to are shown on
the display. To change bands, press
the AM/FM button (AM or FM
button on Canadian, Alaskan and
Hawaiian models). You can also
change bands by pushing the
interf ace selector up. Each time you
push it up, the band will change to
FM1, FM2, or AM. On the FM bands,
STEREO will be shown on the
navigation screen and ST on the
upper display, if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
Use the TUNE button to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the button to tune to a
higher f requency, or the button
to tune to a lower f requency. To tune
with the interf ace dial, push the
selector down, and turn the knob to
TUNE. Then press ENTER on the
selector, and turn the knob to the
desired f requency. To exit the
TUNE mode, press ENTER on the
selector.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band:
the
preset buttons, and .
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Press the AUDIO button to
view the audio control display. Turn
the system on by pressing the
power/volume knob or the AM/FM
button (AM or FM button on
Canadian, Alaskan and Hawaiian
models). Adjust the volume by
turning the power/volume knob.
CONT INUED
TUNE
To Play the AM/FM Radio
To Select a StationTUNE,SEEK,SCAN, AUTO SELECT
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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STEREO ICON
TUNE ICON
BAND

Most AcuraLink f unctions are
controlled by the interf ace dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between your
vehicleandtheAcuraServer.
Working through the XM radio
satellite, AcuraLink works in
conjunction with the navigation
system, HandsFreeLink (HFL), and
audio system in your vehicle. It
displays and receives several kinds
of messages, including:
Operating tips and inf ormation on
your vehicle’s f eatures.
Important recall and safety
inf ormation.
Maintenance inf ormation to keep
your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic inf ormation to provide
inf ormation about any problems
with your vehicle.
U.S. models except Alaskan andHawaiianInterf ace Dial
AcuraLink
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ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB

If you have a new message, an
envelope icon appears in the top
right corner of the navigation screen.
To open a message:Press ENTER on the interf ace
selector, then select New Message
from the navigation system map
menu. If there is more than one
new message, you will see a list of
message titles. Unread messages have a closed
envelope icon next to them. The icon
disappears when it has already been
read.
Only diagnostic inf o
messages appear while driving. They
indicate if your vehicle has a
problem that may need immediate
attention (see page ).
Af ter purchasing your vehicle,
messages may not appear
immediately.
Your dealer has to register the
vehicle identif ication bef ore you can
receive messages. This can take
several days to process.
Select Message to display the
Select a message category screen.
Then, select ALL MESSAGES.
Scroll up or down, and select the
message you want to read by
pressing ENTER on the interf ace
selector.
To view previously read messages,
press the INFO button, then select
MESSAGES.
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Reading Messages
AcuraLink
Features
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µ To set your AcuraLink pref erences
(thetypesof messagesyouwantto
receive, if any), visit the Owner Link
website at
www.owners.acura.com,
and choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message pref erences f or you.
Select this button to
delete the current message.
Select this button to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more inf ormation than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice button, it
changes to a Stop Reading button.
Select the button again to stop the
voice.
Select this button to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select , the
HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the
number f or you.
To make a call, your Bluetooth
compatible phone must be paired to
your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (see
page ).
Select this button to f ind the nearest
Acura dealer using the navigation
system. Select
this button to call the Acura dealer
you purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If you
visit another dealer f or service two
times within a 14-month period,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this button to
get more inf ormation about the
current diagnostic message. To use
this option, your cell phone must be
linked to the HFL and have a
compatible data service available.
Access the Owner Link website to
f ind out which data services are
currently compatible with AcuraLink.
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AcuraLink
Message Pref erences
Delete
Voice
Call
Call
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Features
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