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only) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 2008 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance..., and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...59 Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink,and other convenience items) ...197 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...327 Driving...
only) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 2008 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance..., and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...59 Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink,and other convenience items) ...197 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...327 Driving...
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... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls... with child restraints. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to handle them . Main Menu...
... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls... with child restraints. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to handle them . Main Menu...
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... 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.198) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207) INTERFACE DIAL (P.199, 207, 243) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.242) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.349) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES ...1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.157) 2: RL models TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.153) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.329) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.331...
... 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.198) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207) INTERFACE DIAL (P.199, 207, 243) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.242) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.349) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES ...1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.157) 2: RL models TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.153) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.329) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.331...
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Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 2008 RL 5 If equipped. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM... (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.144) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.159) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.147) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.309) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.239) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.145) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.145) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ...
Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 2008 RL 5 If equipped. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM... (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.144) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.159) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.147) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.309) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.239) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.145) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.145) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ...
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... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.181) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.198) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207) INTERFACE DIAL (P.199) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.242) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.349) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) 2 1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON...
... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.181) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.198) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207) INTERFACE DIAL (P.199) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.242) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.349) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) 2 1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON...
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If equipped. 136 2008 RL Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT ... (P.279)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONS 4 (P.280, 285) MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH DISTANCE BUTTON HANDSFREELINK (P.289) BUTTONS (P.309) STEERING WHEEL VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.239) BUTTONS 3 (P.265) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.178)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS (P.179) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142...
If equipped. 136 2008 RL Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT ... (P.279)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONS 4 (P.280, 285) MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH DISTANCE BUTTON HANDSFREELINK (P.289) BUTTONS (P.309) STEERING WHEEL VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.239) BUTTONS 3 (P.265) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.178)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS (P.179) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142...
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...on the multiinformation display. Several of the ignition switch. To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in 2008 RL 151 The switch returns to remove the cover (see page 177 ). The shift lever must be in the ignition switch, you let go of ... knob to the LOCK (0) position or remove the built-in this position only to the ON (II) position. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in key from the ACCESSORY (I ) POSITION'' message is shown on the multiinformation display according to turn the ignition ...
...on the multiinformation display. Several of the ignition switch. To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in 2008 RL 151 The switch returns to remove the cover (see page 177 ). The shift lever must be in the ignition switch, you let go of ... knob to the LOCK (0) position or remove the built-in this position only to the ON (II) position. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in key from the ACCESSORY (I ) POSITION'' message is shown on the multiinformation display according to turn the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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...the settings activated with your dealer. To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. RL model When you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to that remote and restores the default settings. The driver's ID (Driver 1... , repeat this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote. Audio system settings (see the navigation system manual). DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Except RL model Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. The LED 170 2008 RL Navigation system preferences (see page 207 ). The LED will blink ...
...the settings activated with your dealer. To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. RL model When you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to that remote and restores the default settings. The driver's ID (Driver 1... , repeat this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote. Audio system settings (see the navigation system manual). DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Except RL model Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. The LED 170 2008 RL Navigation system preferences (see page 207 ). The LED will blink ...
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...217 Operating the Disc Changer ...223 Disc Changer Error Messages ...234 Protecting Your Discs ...235 Auxiliary Input Jack ...238 Remote Audio Controls...239 Radio Theft Protection...241 Compass System ...242 Voice Control Basics ...265 Setting the Clock ...274 Security System ......Transceiver...295 AcuraLink ...299 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...308 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...326 Features 2008 RL 197 The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to enable it...
...217 Operating the Disc Changer ...223 Disc Changer Error Messages ...234 Protecting Your Discs ...235 Auxiliary Input Jack ...238 Remote Audio Controls...239 Radio Theft Protection...241 Compass System ...242 Voice Control Basics ...265 Setting the Clock ...274 Security System ......Transceiver...295 AcuraLink ...299 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...308 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...326 Features 2008 RL 197 The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to enable it...
Owner's Manual
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...radio preset memory (see page 210 ), the auto select preset memory (see page 211 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 265 ). 2008 RL 207 Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to Voice Control Basics for complete details. On models without navigation system Refer...also be operated by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. Voice Control System The audio system can be pushed left and right. On models with your Quick Start Guide for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to ...
...radio preset memory (see page 210 ), the auto select preset memory (see page 211 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 265 ). 2008 RL 207 Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to Voice Control Basics for complete details. On models without navigation system Refer...also be operated by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. Voice Control System The audio system can be pushed left and right. On models with your Quick Start Guide for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to ...
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models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models FM BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS 208 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio UPPER DISPLAY U.S.
models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models FM BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS 208 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio UPPER DISPLAY U.S.
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...button on the display. Press the button to tune to a higher frequency, or the button to tune to view the audio control display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on Canadian and Hawaiian models). On the FM...pushing the interface selector up , the band will be in stereo. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER on Canadian and Hawaiian models). CONTINUED 2008 RL 209 STEREO ICON BAND Features TUNE ICON The ignition switch must be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK...
...button on the display. Press the button to tune to a higher frequency, or the button to tune to view the audio control display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on Canadian and Hawaiian models). On the FM...pushing the interface selector up , the band will be in stereo. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER on Canadian and Hawaiian models). CONTINUED 2008 RL 209 STEREO ICON BAND Features TUNE ICON The ignition switch must be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK...
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... preset button or Preset preset icon can also activate SEEK by pushing the interface selector to the right or left. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System SEEK The SEEK function searches up and down , and then push it to the right. When it finds one frequency on AM and two... to a desired station. 3. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it . To activate it, press the or SEEK button, then release it . 210 2008 RL You can also store frequencies with strong signals on FM.
... preset button or Preset preset icon can also activate SEEK by pushing the interface selector to the right or left. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System SEEK The SEEK function searches up and down , and then push it to the right. When it finds one frequency on AM and two... to a desired station. 3. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it . To activate it, press the or SEEK button, then release it . 210 2008 RL You can also store frequencies with strong signals on FM.
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... Press the A.SEL button. You will see A.SEL on the upper display and AUTO SEL on the interface selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System U.S. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the local area. You will see ''0'' displayed if auto select... cannot find stations in the preset buttons. 2008 RL 211 Features AUTO SELECT If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can store other frequencies on...
... Press the A.SEL button. You will see A.SEL on the upper display and AUTO SEL on the interface selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System U.S. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the local area. You will see ''0'' displayed if auto select... cannot find stations in the preset buttons. 2008 RL 211 Features AUTO SELECT If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can store other frequencies on...
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Stations must use these frequencies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to . 212 2008 RL It is fairly common for stations to can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound ... to 107.9 MHz Radio stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System AM/FM Radio Frequencies The radio can also affect your radio could display a frequency of the station's signal. A radio station's signal gets weaker as...
Stations must use these frequencies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to . 212 2008 RL It is fairly common for stations to can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound ... to 107.9 MHz Radio stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System AM/FM Radio Frequencies The radio can also affect your radio could display a frequency of the station's signal. A radio station's signal gets weaker as...
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... interference from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 2008 RL 213 You may be affected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such...
... interference from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 2008 RL 213 You may be affected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such...
Owner's Manual
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SOUND ICON 214 2008 RL To adjust them, press the AUDIO button, push the interface selector down , or by turning the interface knob. Select the mode you can also adjust the strength of the sound coming ... want to adjust by pushing the interface selector up or down , and turn the interface knob to on the selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable.
SOUND ICON 214 2008 RL To adjust them, press the AUDIO button, push the interface selector down , or by turning the interface knob. Select the mode you can also adjust the strength of the sound coming ... want to adjust by pushing the interface selector up or down , and turn the interface knob to on the selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable.
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... strength of the sound coming from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on...
... strength of the sound coming from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on...
Owner's Manual
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... off , select AudioPilot, and press ENTER on the interface selector. AudioPilot and Centerpoint are registered trade marks of the Bose corporation. 216 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System AudioPilot Bose AudioPilot digital processing monitors sound within the cabin, and helps compensate for unwanted ambient noise with no perceived change in...
... off , select AudioPilot, and press ENTER on the interface selector. AudioPilot and Centerpoint are registered trade marks of the Bose corporation. 216 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System AudioPilot Bose AudioPilot digital processing monitors sound within the cabin, and helps compensate for unwanted ambient noise with no perceived change in...
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models (Technology package model is shown) INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTON CONTINUED 2008 RL 217 Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Playing the XM Satellite Radio SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY POWER/ VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON Features TUNE BUTTONS DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON U.S.
models (Technology package model is shown) INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTON CONTINUED 2008 RL 217 Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Playing the XM Satellite Radio SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY POWER/ VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON Features TUNE BUTTONS DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON U.S.