Acura RL (2011 year). Manual — part 9

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While the multi-information display
is in the DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP,
press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes to CUSTOMIZE
MENU. Press the INFO (

/

)

button until you see above display.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL
DOORS by pressing the INFO (

/

) button, then press the SEL/

RESET button to enter your
selection.

To select whether the driver’s door
unlocks or all the doors unlock when
you unlock the doors with the
remote, follow these instructions.

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Door Lock Mode

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When your choice is set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

To exit DOOR LOCK MODE
without changing the current setting,
select EXIT by pressing the INFO
(

/

) button, and then press the

SEL/RESET button. The screen
goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.

If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this
happens, you need to repeat the door
lock mode setup.

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When you press the LOCK button
on the remote to lock the doors and
the trunk, and then press the button
again within 5 seconds, a beeper
sounds once and the exterior lights
blink once to verify that the doors
are locked and the security system is
set.

While the multi-information display
is in the DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP,
press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes to CUSTOMIZE
MENU. Press the INFO (

/

)

button until you see the above
display.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO (

/

) button, then press the

SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.

When you press the UNLOCK
button on the remote to unlock the
doors, the exterior lights blink twice
to verify that the doors are unlocked
and the security system is turned off.

To turn this feature on or off, follow
these instructions.

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Keyless Lock Acknowledgement

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When your choice is set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this
happens, you need to repeat the
keyless lock acknowledgment setup.

To exit KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT without
changing the current setting, select
EXIT by pressing the INFO (

/

)

button, then press the SEL/RESET
button. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.

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When you unlock the doors by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the
remote, but do not open any door,
the doors relock and the security
system sets within 30 seconds. To
change the relock time, follow these
instructions.

While the multi-information display
is in the DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP,
press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes to CUSTOMIZE
MENU. Press the INFO (

/

)

button until you see the above
display.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select the relock time you want (90,
60, or 30 seconds) by pressing the
INFO (

/

) button, then press the

SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.

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Security Relock Timer

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To exit SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER without changing the
current setting, select EXIT by
pressing the INFO (

/

) button,

then press the SEL/RESET button.
The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.

When your choice is set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this
happens, you need to repeat the
security relock timer setup.

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While the multi-information display
is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP
screen, select WIPER SETUP by
pressing the INFO (

/

) button,

then press the SEL/RESET button.

The changeable setting under
WIPER SETUP is called WIPER
ACTION. To get into WIPER
ACTION, do this:

Each time you press the INFO (

/

) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO (

/

) button until you see

WIPER ACTION, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.

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see page 134

Press the

or

button.

Press the SEL/RESET button.

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You can select from these two
settings when the wiper switch is in
the INT (intermittent) position:

While the multi-information display
is in the WIPER SETUP screen of
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to the above display.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select INTERMITTENT or WITH
VEH SPD by pressing the INFO (

/

) button, then press the SEL/

RESET button to enter your
selection.

INTERMITTENT

The

intermittent operation varies
according to the selection you make
on the wiper lever’s intermittent
control ring.

WITH VEH SPD

The intermittent

operation varies according to vehicle
speed.

Wiper Action

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To exit WIPER ACTION without
changing the current setting, select
EXIT by pressing the INFO (

/

)

button, then press the SEL/RESET
button. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.

When your choice is set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display for several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this
happens, you need to repeat the
wiper action setup.

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.

Canadian models only

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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MIRROR CONTROLS

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

PADDLE SHIFTERS

ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH

(P.140, 142)

(P.137)

CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS

FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES

(P.145)

(P.146)

DISTANCE BUTTON

(P.161)

(P.407)

(P.436)

HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P.138)

REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS

(P.182)/

HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS

INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.146)

WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.162)

ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS

FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS

STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.148)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.354)

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

(P.328, 333)

(P.278)

(P.304)

HORN

(P.183)

MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71)

(P.319, 324)

PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P.35)

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.147)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON

(P.316)/

COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON (P.423)

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MIST
OFF
INT

Intermittent

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

Windshield washers

Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at low speed.

The wipers run at high speed.

The length of the wipe

interval is varied automatically
according to vehicle speed.

To change the ‘‘WIPER ACTION’’
setting, see page

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Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay (

position), the

wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

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MIST

OFF

LO

HI

INT

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− Pull back

and hold the wiper control lever.
The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run
at low speed, then complete one
more sweep after you release the
lever.

The headlight washers can be
operated at any time by pressing the
headlight washer button located next
to the steering wheel column. The
headlights must be turned on to use
this button. In addition, the headlight
washer operates without pressing
the button at the first time you turn
on the windshield washers after you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.

The headlight washers use the same
fluid reservoir as the windshield
washers.

When you activate the windshield
washer with the headlights turned
on, the headlight washer will be
activated under certain conditions.
For more information, see

section in the next column.

On Canadian models

Windshield Wipers and Washers

Windshield Washer

Headlight Washers

Headlight

Washers

Canadian models only

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The windshield wiper arms have two
parked positions: winter and summer.
In the winter position, the arms sit
slightly above the edge of the hood.
This reduces the possibility of
damage to the wiper arms or
windshield wiper motor by a build-up
of snow and ice.

A heavy build-up of snow or ice on
the wiper arms will cause them to
automatically park in the winter
position.

Adjust the wiper arms to the winter
position by holding both arms as
shown in the illustration at the same
time. Pull on the arm, parallel to the
windshield, until it locks in the
higher position.

To return to the summer position,
push the same area of both arms the
other direction.

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WIPER ARMS

Winter position

WIPER ARMS

Summer position

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Push down on the

lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.

The rotating switch

on the left lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘

’’

position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘

’’

position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch released after turned
to the LOCK (0) position or when
the built-in key is removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door.

When the light switch is in the
‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

’’ position, the

lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.

To switch from low

beams to high beams, push the left
lever forward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page

). Pull it back

to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams stay on as long as you hold
the lever back.

Turn Signal
Off
Parking and instrument panel
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flash high beams
Fog lights off
Fog lights on

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Turn Signal

Headlights

High Beams

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The automatic lighting feature is
controlled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.

Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night or in a dense
fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
facilities.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, for example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn off
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.

To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page

.

The automatic lighting

feature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you
turn off the ignition switch. They will
turn off automatically when you open
and close the driver’s door. To turn
them on again, either turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position or turn the light switch to
the

position.

Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle for an extended period (a
week or more). You should also turn
off the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or off for a long time.

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When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are off.
Follow the procedure in the left
column to turn them on.

Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.

You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the fog
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go off when
the headlights turn off.

With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH

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