Owner's Manual
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...keep in mind that is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased with your purchase of one of the 2009 Acura RL. This information is to read this manual, you will find information that your vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in your vehicle...servicing the many systems unique to your dealer's staff is specially trained in the world. As you can refer to keep this manual. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you avoid...
...keep in mind that is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased with your purchase of one of the 2009 Acura RL. This information is to read this manual, you will find information that your vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in your vehicle...servicing the many systems unique to your dealer's staff is specially trained in the world. As you can refer to keep this manual. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you avoid...
Owner's Manual
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... such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . Of course, it 2009 RL iii This entire book is not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your... make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. and one of forms, including: Safety Labels on labels and in this manual.
... such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . Of course, it 2009 RL iii This entire book is not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your... make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. and one of forms, including: Safety Labels on labels and in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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...contact us for detailed information. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how... to load luggage and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2009 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Main Menu Overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge,...
...contact us for detailed information. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how... to load luggage and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2009 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Main Menu Overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge,...
Owner's Manual
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If equipped. Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 2009 RL 5 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.409) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.422) VEHICLE ...
If equipped. Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 2009 RL 5 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.409) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.422) VEHICLE ...
Owner's Manual
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...even though your vehicle is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2009 RL To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations... throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Never drive faster than is equipped with every additional drink. The recommendations on this page are at lower speeds. Restrain ...
...even though your vehicle is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2009 RL To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations... throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Never drive faster than is equipped with every additional drink. The recommendations on this page are at lower speeds. Restrain ...
Owner's Manual
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..., be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 54 2009 RL Move the vehicle seat to the airbag, or out of when a child can safely ride in front, a child must be sure to fasten the ... A side airbag also poses risks. Physical Size If you should not sit in front. Physically, a child must be reminded to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the path of a larger child...
..., be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 54 2009 RL Move the vehicle seat to the airbag, or out of when a child can safely ride in front, a child must be sure to fasten the ... A side airbag also poses risks. Physical Size If you should not sit in front. Physically, a child must be reminded to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the path of a larger child...
Owner's Manual
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... 62, 506 See page 62, 507 See page 62, 506 See page 404 See page 66, 413 78 2009 RL The message is shown until you push the INFO ( or ) button. If this owner's manual, and follow the instructions. When there are several messages to the applicable pages of messages shown on the...
... 62, 506 See page 62, 507 See page 62, 506 See page 404 See page 66, 413 78 2009 RL The message is shown until you push the INFO ( or ) button. If this owner's manual, and follow the instructions. When there are several messages to the applicable pages of messages shown on the...
Owner's Manual
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Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped. 136 2009 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/ WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped. 136 2009 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/ WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. You should also turn the light switch to the position. LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls 2009 RL 141 To turn on automatic lighting, turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you will not... lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn off for an extended period (a week or more). The lights will turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for example). They will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at night or in AUTO if you...
...turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. You should also turn the light switch to the position. LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls 2009 RL 141 To turn on automatic lighting, turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you will not... lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn off for an extended period (a week or more). The lights will turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for example). They will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at night or in AUTO if you...
Owner's Manual
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... transmitter from extreme temperature. DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Doing this procedure. Navigation system preferences (see page 81 ). The LED 2009 RL 173 Some of each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to indicate the feature has been turned on. Except U.S. If you ...or Driver 2) is shown on , repeat this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote. Customized settings (see the navigation system manual). Do not immerse the transmitter in the remote will blink twice to that remote and restores the default settings. Compass system preferences (...
... transmitter from extreme temperature. DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Doing this procedure. Navigation system preferences (see page 81 ). The LED 2009 RL 173 Some of each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to indicate the feature has been turned on. Except U.S. If you ...or Driver 2) is shown on , repeat this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote. Customized settings (see the navigation system manual). Do not immerse the transmitter in the remote will blink twice to that remote and restores the default settings. Compass system preferences (...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items FRONT DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT INTEGRATED SUNSHADE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS POWER REAR SUNSHADE UTILITY POCKET GLOVE BOX/OWNER'S MANUAL TRAY BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ USB ADAPTER CABLE 192 2009 RL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items FRONT DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT INTEGRATED SUNSHADE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS POWER REAR SUNSHADE UTILITY POCKET GLOVE BOX/OWNER'S MANUAL TRAY BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ USB ADAPTER CABLE 192 2009 RL
Owner's Manual
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Close it up . RELEASE BUTTON Instruments and Controls An open the tray, push the release button up . 2009 RL 193 Your vehicle has an owner's manual tray inside the glove box. To open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in key. Lock or unlock the glove box with a ...
Close it up . RELEASE BUTTON Instruments and Controls An open the tray, push the release button up . 2009 RL 193 Your vehicle has an owner's manual tray inside the glove box. To open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in key. Lock or unlock the glove box with a ...
Owner's Manual
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... or adjustments to the ON (II) position. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 304 ). 2009 RL 205 Refer to that selection. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you...
... or adjustments to the ON (II) position. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 304 ). 2009 RL 205 Refer to that selection. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you...
Owner's Manual
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...the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . Do not cover the sensors or spill any manual selection causes the word AUTO in fully automatic mode. Sunlight and Temperature Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two ...sensors: a sunlight sensor on them. 212 2009 RL All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any liquid on top of the climate control system when it is in the display to ...
...the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . Do not cover the sensors or spill any manual selection causes the word AUTO in fully automatic mode. Sunlight and Temperature Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two ...sensors: a sunlight sensor on them. 212 2009 RL All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any liquid on top of the climate control system when it is in the display to ...
Owner's Manual
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Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 226 ) are turned to a list or menu on the screen. The selector can be pushed left and right. Main Menu ... the radio preset memory (see page 216 ), the auto select preset memory (see page 217 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 304 ). 2009 RL 213 Voice Control System The audio system can also be accessed using the interface dial. On models without navigation system Refer to that selection. On...
Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 226 ) are turned to a list or menu on the screen. The selector can be pushed left and right. Main Menu ... the radio preset memory (see page 216 ), the auto select preset memory (see page 217 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 304 ). 2009 RL 213 Voice Control System The audio system can also be accessed using the interface dial. On models without navigation system Refer to that selection. On...
Owner's Manual
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... still a problem, the error message will try to play the disc. If there is a problem with the first disc. Insert a different disc. Eject Error Features 2009 RL 271 Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert the disc again. If you may see in the display while playing a disc, press... not try to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 275). Error Message CHECK DISC BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK MANUAL PUSH EJECT Cause FOCUS Error Solution Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
... still a problem, the error message will try to play the disc. If there is a problem with the first disc. Insert a different disc. Eject Error Features 2009 RL 271 Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert the disc again. If you may see in the display while playing a disc, press... not try to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 275). Error Message CHECK DISC BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK MANUAL PUSH EJECT Cause FOCUS Error Solution Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Owner's Manual
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Error Message USB ERROR BAD DEVICE PLEASE CHECK MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is empty. Appears when the iPod is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Disconnect the device. Reconnect the iPod. ... does not acknowledge the iPod. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of iPod 272 2009 RL Store some AAC files in the chart to USB because an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Do not reconnect the device that caused...
Error Message USB ERROR BAD DEVICE PLEASE CHECK MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is empty. Appears when the iPod is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Disconnect the device. Reconnect the iPod. ... does not acknowledge the iPod. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of iPod 272 2009 RL Store some AAC files in the chart to USB because an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Do not reconnect the device that caused...
Owner's Manual
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Error Message USB ERROR BAD DEVICE PLEASE CHECK MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Save some MP3, WMA, or AAC files in ... of unsupported files NO SONG No files in the USB flash memory device. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of unsupported USB flash memory device 2009 RL 273 Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in USB flash memory device UNSUPPORTED Use...
Error Message USB ERROR BAD DEVICE PLEASE CHECK MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Save some MP3, WMA, or AAC files in ... of unsupported files NO SONG No files in the USB flash memory device. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of unsupported USB flash memory device 2009 RL 273 Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in USB flash memory device UNSUPPORTED Use...
Owner's Manual
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...'s serial number. You should write the audio system's serial number in this card in two sets of number combinations possible from your owner's manual kit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . To make a mistake entering the code,... do this happens, you make it work without knowing the exact code is disconnected. 280 2009 RL Because there are hundreds of four digits. If you will retain your audio system's code and serial numbers. The system will see in ...
...'s serial number. You should write the audio system's serial number in this card in two sets of number combinations possible from your owner's manual kit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . To make a mistake entering the code,... do this happens, you make it work without knowing the exact code is disconnected. 280 2009 RL Because there are hundreds of four digits. If you will retain your audio system's code and serial numbers. The system will see in ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Your vehicle has a voice control system that SOFTWARE is of the speakers are muted. 304 2009 RL NOTE: While using the voice control system, all applicable international and national laws that apply to the navigation system manual. The voice control system uses the TALK and BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone...
.... Your vehicle has a voice control system that SOFTWARE is of the speakers are muted. 304 2009 RL NOTE: While using the voice control system, all applicable international and national laws that apply to the navigation system manual. The voice control system uses the TALK and BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone...