climate control ACURA RL 2012 User Guide

Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then push
the interf ace selector down. Select
any of the modes by turning the
interf ace knob.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.When is selected, you can
increase or decrease the
temperature of airflow from the
dashboard vent f or the driver’s side
and the passenger’s side without
changing the temperature of airf low
f rom the f loor vent.
Push the interf ace selector right or
left,thenturntheinterfaceknobto
select the desired temperature.
Using the Mode Control Button
Using the Interf ace Dial
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The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bar.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the fan
to maximum speed in f resh air mode. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display.
Turn on the A/C by pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
You will see A/C ON in the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed by
turning the interface knob. 1.
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If the interior is very warm,
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Ventilation Using the Heater
Using the A /C
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The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and
passenger. If the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control bars.
You will see AUTO in the display
if theclimatemodeisselected.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.When you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
When you change the f an speed, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode and
starts to run at the selected speed.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.The airf low f rom the rear vents can
be adjusted when the f an mode is in
the or position.
You can adjust the direction of the
airflowbymovingthetaboneach
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also open or close the vents
with the dial between them.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging. 1.
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Automatic Climate Control
Semi-automatic OperationRear Ventilation
To Turn Everything Of f
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of
the dashboard, and a temperature
sensor next to the steering column.
Do not cover the sensors or spill any
liquidonthem.
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
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TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR
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Press this button to display the
screen (see page ). The compass system in your vehicle
contains several convenient features,
including a direction and elevation
f inder, a calendar reminder f or
important events, a calculator, and a
trip computer to help you track your
mileage and f uel economy.
The controls f or the compass system
are on the center console panel.
These controls are also used to
operate the climate control system
(see page ) and the audio system
(see page ).
Press this button to display the
screen (see page ) f or the
trip computer, calendar, calculator,
and voice command Help.204
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Menu Button Compass But t on
Compass System Controls
Main
Menu
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
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CANCEL
BUTTON COMPASS
BUTTON
(Display mode)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUPPER
DISPLAY
SCREEN
MENU
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
SET UP
BUTTON
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Press this button to cancel the
current screen and return to the
previous screen. This button switches the display
between day mode, night mode, and
of f (see page ). Press the button to display the set up
screen (see page ) to change and
update inf ormation in the system. Press this button to display the
screen (see page ).
Most f unctions of the compass
system can be accessed with 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, toselect menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
press ENTER to go to that selection.
In almost all cases, you can enter a
selection into the system by pressing
ENTER.
All selections and instructions are
displayed on the screen.
Clean the screen with a sof t damp
cloth. You may use a mild cleanser
intended f or use on liquid crystal
displays (LCDs). Harsher chemicals
may damage the screen.
Shows the radio band, f requency,
volume, the climate control status,
and the time. 288
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Int erf ace Dial
Cancel But t on(Display Mode) But t on Set Up But t on Trip Button
Screen
Upper Display
Trip
Computer
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KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR
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Whileusingthevoicecontrol
system, all of the speakers are
muted. For models with navigation
system, ref er to the navigation
system manual.
Your vehicle has a voice control
system that allows hands-f ree
operation of the audio system, the
climate control system and some
functionsof thecompasssystem.
The voice control system uses the
TALK and BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphonenear the map light on the ceiling. You
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US-origin. You agree to comply with
all applicable international and
national laws that apply to the
SOFTWARE, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations,
as well as end-user, end-use and
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For additional information on
exporting the SOFTWARE, see
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Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Voice Control Basics EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.
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NOTE: NOTE:
TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTONMICROPHONE
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If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to
give a command, it responds with
‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would
you say again.’’ If the system cannot
perf orm a command or the
command is not appropriate f or the
screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what
voice commands are available on a
screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at
any screen. The system can then
read the list of commands to you. Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the button. To
control your compass system by
voice:
Press and release the button.
Wait f or the beep.
Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command
and prompts you f or the next
command. Using the button,
answer the prompts as required. This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. See
on page f or
a list of voice commands.
This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console(seepage ).Whenyou
press it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
the last prompt. This button can be
used to cancel an audio, climate
control, or compass system voice
command up to one second af ter the
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Using the Voice Control System
interf ace dial
Talk
Talk
TalkTalk Button
Back But t on
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The system accepts these
commands on any screen. The voice control system needs
appropriate voice commands f or
controlling the climate control, the
audio system, and the compass
system. If the system cannot recognize
your command because of
background noise, speak louder.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If you speak a command with
something in your mouth, or your
voice is either too high or too
husky, the system may
misinterpret your voice commands.
If you are still having trouble with
the voice control system, ref er to
on the
main menu screen.(reads list of the commands
f or the displayed screen)
(displays set up screen)
(displays the
compass screen)
(displays the main
menu)
(displays the
screen)
(to previous screen,
same as CANCEL or BACK
button)
(cancels current activity)The voice command help option on
the main menu lists many of the
f ollowing controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands f or
you.
Thecommandsareaccessibleatany
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them.
Help
Set up
Display map guide
Display menu
Information trip
computer
Trip Computer
Backward
Cancel
What time is it?
CalendarCalculator
Repeat voice
Voice command help
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Global Commands
Voice Command Index
Voice Command Help
Features
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Temperature Commands Climate control f resh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level
Climate control f loor
Climate control f loor and def rost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed Climate control f ull automatic
Climate control automatic
Climate control of f
Air conditioner on
Air conditioner of f
Air conditioner
Climate control def rost on
Climate control def rost of f
Climate control def rost
Rear defrost on
Rear defrost off
Rear defrostTemperature degrees
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot
Temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Drive temperature degrees
Passenger temperature degrees
Drive vent temperature adjustment
Passenger vent temperature
adjustment
Vent temperature up
Vent temperature down
Vent temperature max
Vent temperature minimum
Vent temperature normal
The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
(vent and
f loor)
( : 1 7) (f or best
voice control, keep f an speed at 1 or
2)
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f . The system accepts these climate
control commands on most screens.
(controls
temperature to 72 degrees F)
(controls
temperature to your selection)(:57to
87 degrees F)
(displays HI)
(displays
LO)
(:57
to 87 degrees F)
( : 57 to 87 degrees F) :
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Climat e Cont rol Commands
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