sensor ACURA RL 2012 Owner's Manual

Each f ront door has a LOCK/
UNLOCK f eature.
When you touch the door lock
sensor of the f ront door by hand, all
the doors and the trunk will lock.The lock sensors do not operate if :
When you lock the doors, some
exterior lights blink once and thesystem beeps once. When you
cannot set the security system
because the trunk or hood is open,
no exterior light blinks and/or no
beeper sounds.
Bef ore locking the doors, make sure
theremoteisnotinsidethevehicle.If a remote is within operating range
while you wash your vehicle or when
it is raining heavily, the door sensors
may respond by locking the doors. Within 2 seconds of touching the
handle to lock the doors or locking
the doors with remote, pull the
handletomakesurethedoorsare
actually locked. The door unlock
sensors do not operate f or about 2
seconds af ter the doors are locked. To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP’’ setting, see page . To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page
.If you touch the door lock sensor of
the f ront door with your hand
wearing a glove, the door sensor may
delay to respond or not respond by
locking the doors.
Theremoteisnotwithinthe
operating range.
The doors are open.
The ignition switch is not in the
LOCK (0) position.
The built-in key is in the ignition
switch.
The remote is too close to the
vehicle.
Theremotebatteryisdead.
The vehicle battery is dead. 111
113 L ocking the Doors
K eyless A ccess System
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DOOR LOCK SENSOR
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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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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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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
consists of a radar sensor in the
f ront grille, the ACC buttons on the
steering wheel, and the ACC
f unctions of the multi-inf ormation
display.
The radar sensor for ACC is shared
with the collision mitigation braking
system (CMBS ). For more
inf ormation on the radar sensor, see
page . For more inf ormation on
CMBS, see page .419
418
If equipped
A CC Components
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
Features
319
ACC INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
ACC BUTTON
DISTANCE BUTTONSET/DECEL
BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
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Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows
you to maintain a set speed and keep
the vehicle ahead of you and your
vehicle at a saf e distance without
having to use the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.If the vehicle ahead of you slows
down suddenly or another vehicle
cuts in f ront of your vehicle, ACC
alerts you by sounding a beeper and
displaying a message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
TheACCradarsensorinthefront
grille can detect and monitor the
distance of a vehicle up to 328 f eet
(100 meters) ahead of your vehicle.
For more inf ormation on the radar
sensor, see page .Do not use ACC under these
conditions:
In poor visibility.
In heavy traffic.
When you must slow down and
speed up repeatedly.
On winding roads.
When you enter a toll gate,
interchange, service area, parking
area, etc. In these areas, there is
no vehicle ahead of you, and ACC
would still try to accelerate to your
set speed.
In bad weather (rain, f og, snow,
etc.)
On a slippery road (f or example a
road covered with ice or snow). As with any system, there are limits
to ACC. Inappropriate use of ACC
can result in a serious accident. Use
the brake pedal whenever necessary,
and always keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and other
vehicles. When the vehicle ahead of you slows
down or speeds up, ACC senses the
change in distance and compensates
by accelerating or braking your
vehicle to reach the cruising speed
you previously set. The distance
between vehicles is based on your
speed: the f aster you go, the longer
the distance will be; the slower you
go, the shorter it will be.419 Overview
Important Saf ety Precautions
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ACC
system. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. The vehicle speed decreases
below22mph(35km/h).Driving on a mountainous road, or
driving of f road f or extended
periods.
When the ABS or VSA is activated. Abrupt steering wheel movement.
Poor weather (rain, f og, snow, etc.)
When the radar sensor in the front
grille gets dirty.
The vehicle ahead of you cannot
be detected.
An abnormal tire condition is
detected, or the tires are skidding. When ACC is automatically canceled,
the beeper sounds about 1 second,
and an ACC OFF message appears
on the multi-inf ormation display f or 3
seconds.
Any of these conditions may cause
ACC to cancel:
The ACC system cannot be used
while this indicator (amber) is on. When the VSA system indicator
comes on.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position af ter ACC was automatically
canceled, the set speed is erased,
and you must enter it again (see
page ). If ACC is canceled by any these
conditions, wait until the condition
improves, then press the RES/
ACCEL button to restore ACC.
When you do this, the vehicle will
resume its set cruising speed.
324 A utomatic A CC Cancelation A CC Indicator
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
330
ACC INDICATOR
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The multi-inf ormation display shows
various messages related to ACC.
For a description of each ACC
message you may see, ref er to the
chart on this and the f ollowing page.
Message
CONT INUED
Description
ACC is on.
ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you.
You will hear a beep when the vehicle
moves out of the ACC radar sensor’s
range.
ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead
of you.
You will hear a beep when ACC
detects a vehicle ahead of you.
Messages on the
Multi-Inf ormation Display
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
Features
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U.S.
U.S. Canada
Canada
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Message Message DescriptionDescription
Apply the brakes immediately.
Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle
ahead of it.
You will hear a continuous beep.
ACC needs to be checked.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer. ACC has automatically canceled
because its radar sensor in the f ront
grill is dirty.
You will hear a beep for about 1
second.
ACC has automatically canceled
because of bad weather or other
conditions.
You will hear a beep for about 1
second.
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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If equipped
Your vehicle has a backup sensor
system. This system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles with
an audible signal while you are
parking.
Thesensorsareinstalledintherear
bumper. There are two corner
sensors, one on each side, and two
center sensors in the middle of the
rear bumper.The system is activated and a beeper
sounds once when you put the
transmission into reverse. As your
vehicle is nearing an obstacle, the
system makes the audible signal to
let you know the approximate
distance between your vehicle and
the obstacle. If there are more than
two obstacles around the rear
bumper, the system inf orms you of
the nearest obstacle’s distance f rom
the rear bumper.
All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even with this system, you
should look f or obstacles near your
vehicletomakesureitissafetopark.The beeping changes according to
the distance between the rear
bumper and an obstacle:
Distance f rom the Bumper
Corner
SensorsCenter
Sensors
Within
59 in
(150 cm)
Within
39 in
(100 cm)
Within
20 in
(50 cm) Signal
Short beeps
Very short
beeps
Continuous
beeps
CONT INUED
Within
24 in
(60 cm)
Within
16 in
(40 cm)
Within
10 in
(25 cm)
Operation
Backup Sensor System
Features
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The range of the corner sensors and
the rear center sensors are limited.
Each corner sensor is capable of
sensing an obstacle within about 24
in (60 cm).The rear center sensors sense an
obstacle within about 59 in (150 cm).
Do not put any accessories on or
around the sensors.The system may not f unction
properly under these conditions:
The sensors are covered with
snow,ice,mud,etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough
road, on grass, or on a hill.
After the vehicle has been sitting
out in hot or cold weather.
When the system is af f ected by
some electrical equipment or
devices generating an ultrasonic
wave.
When operating the vehicle in bad
weather.
Backup Sensor System
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Within about 24 in (60 cm)Within about 59 in (150 cm)
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