lock Acura RL 2007 User Guide

To deactivate the lockable retractor
andremoveachildseat,unlatchthe
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract f ully, then repeat these
steps.
Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt. 5.
4.
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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
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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 .142
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
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Hazard Warning Button .145
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .147
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Keys and Locks .149
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Immobilizer System .150
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152..............................................
Trunk .153
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Childproof Door Locks .154
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Seats .155
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Mirrors .159
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .183
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Parking Brake .187
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Interior Convenience Items .188
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Glove Box .189
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Beverage Holders .190
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Console Compartment . 191
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Sun Visors .192
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Accessory Power Sockets . 192
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Rear Ashtrays .193
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Front Door Pockets . 193
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Power Rear Sunshade . 194
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Integrated Sunshades . 195
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Interior Lights .196
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON HOOD RELEASE LEVER
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HomeLink BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
TILT BUTTON SUNSHADE BUTTON MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT (P.62)
(P.70)
INTERFACE DIAL
1: 2: CEILING CONSOLE
(P.158)
(P.160)
(P.152)
(P.181)
(P.293)(P.194)
(P.156) (P.153)
(P.327) (P.329) (P.192) (P.343)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.240)
(P.199) (P.207) (P.198)
(P.183)
RL models
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If equipped.
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Instrument Panel
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LOW
FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.66)(P.64)(P.21,
62) (P.68)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.66)
/
(P.34, 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62,
443)
(P.62, 444)
(P.62, 443)
(P.67) (P.67, 365)
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR (P.64,
353)
ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65,
371)
(P.371) ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR
(P.69, 143)
(P.69) (P.66,
278)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63, 445)
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.35,
63)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go off if you have a properly-
coded remote. If it is not a properly-
coded remote, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ). This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.Ifthishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
If you use the built-in key, this
indicator blinks several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to the ACCESSORY (I) position. If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0)
position.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On IndicatorImmobilizer System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
info rmation, see page .
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the adaptive front
lighting system (AFS).
This indicator blinks when there is a
problem with the AFS syste m; you
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, and restart the engine. If
the indicator does not go off or
blinks again, take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It also comes on as a reminder
that you have turned off
the collision mitigation brake system
(CMBS).
The CMBS indicator also comes on
if dirt or other debris blocks the
radar sensor in the front grille. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS
RADAR SENSOR’’ message on the
multi-information display. When you
clean the radar sensor, the indicator
should go off the next time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If the indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the CMBS. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK CMBS SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display. If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page .
When this indicator is on, the CMBS
is not working.
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If equipped
If equipped
A daptive Front L ighting
System (A FS) IndicatorSecurity System Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System (CMBS)
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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With the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
customize some vehicle control
settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
cu stomizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote is linked to
the system (see on page ). Then use your
remote to unlock the doors (see on page
). To
enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds while
the multi-information display is in its
normal mode.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shift lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
When the multi-information
display does not show the driver’s
ID. The
first customizing menu is:
CHG SETTING (see page )
If you disconnect the battery, and
then do not unlock the door.
When
the keyless memory
settings are off (see page ). DEFAULT ALL (see page )
You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. Refer
to the following table for a
brief summary of each customizable
setting and its default. For more
inf ormation, ref er to the page
number ref erences in the table.
104
108 170
87
85
CONT INUED
Customized Settings
Memory Position
Link
Keyless Access Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
KE
YLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK CUSTOM
IZE MENU
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
Description
Changes which doors unlock when
you use the remote or grab the
driver’s doorhandle.
Causes some exterior loghts to
blinktwicewhenyouunlockthe
doors by grabbing the d river’s
door handle.
Cause the beeper to sound twice
when you unlock the doors by
grabbing the driver’s door handle.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the interior lights stay on after you
close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the exterior lights stay on after
you close the driver’s door.
Changes the light level that causes
theheadlightstocomeon.The
headlight switch needs to be in the
AUTO position.
Changes when the doors
automati cally lock.
KE
YLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(see page 108)
LIGHTING SETUP
(see page 115)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page 122) Page
109
111
113
116
118
120
123
CHG
SETTING
(see page 87)
: Default setting 0SEC
MIN
CONT INUED
CUSTOMIZE SET UPCUST OMIZE GROUP
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page 122)
WIPER SETUP
(see page 133) AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
WIPER ACTION
SHIFT TO P
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPD
SETPage
125
127
129
131
134
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CHG SETTING
(see
page 87)
DEFAULT ALL
(see page 85) Description
Changes when the doors
automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the
f irst push of the remote’s unlock
button.
The exterior lights flash each time
you press the LOCK or UNLOCK
button.
Changes how long it takes (in
seconds) f or the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you
unlock the driver’s door without
opening it.
Changes the wiper operation among
two setting when the wiper switch is
in the INT position.
Changes all settings to the default.
: Default setting
CUST OMIZE GROUP
CANCEL
CUSTOMIZE ENTRYCUSTOMIZE SET UP
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While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO ( / ) button until
you see the above display.
IGN OFF The elapsed time is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
TRIP A The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip A is reset.
TRIP B The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip B is reset.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
There are three elapsed time reset
choices you can make:
CONT INUED
Elapsed T ime Reset
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