Owner's Manual
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...is intended to help you can refer to it at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of the 2008 Acura RL. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience ...you will be pleased to answer any time. We are aware of the finest luxury vehicles in the instrument panel helps to keep this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on your selection of your new vehicle is to read this...
...is intended to help you can refer to it at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of the 2008 Acura RL. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience ...you will be pleased to answer any time. We are aware of the finest luxury vehicles in the instrument panel helps to keep this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on your selection of your new vehicle is to read this...
Owner's Manual
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You must use this manual. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You will find this vehicle safely is very important. ... correctly and safely. Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . To help you don't follow instructions. Of course, it 2008 RL iii and one of Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger...
You must use this manual. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You will find this vehicle safely is very important. ... correctly and safely. Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . To help you don't follow instructions. Of course, it 2008 RL iii and one of Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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only) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...477 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 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 (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and...
only) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...477 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 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 (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and...
Owner's Manual
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... Important information about the proper use , how to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to take your warranty manual for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to... handle them . Driving The proper way to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Refer to your vehicle to contact us for maintenance service....
... Important information about the proper use , how to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to take your warranty manual for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to... handle them . Driving The proper way to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Refer to your vehicle to contact us for maintenance service....
Owner's Manual
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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 (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P....
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 (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P....
Owner's Manual
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... too close to supplement seat belts, not replace them , or are at lower speeds. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Be sure to be the most important. Even one drink can be restrained in... crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ...
... too close to supplement seat belts, not replace them , or are at lower speeds. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Be sure to be the most important. Even one drink can be restrained in... crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ...
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 2008 RL And while age may be properly restrained in a back seat. Physical Size If you decide that all safety information. Supervise the child. Main Menu... be able to properly fit (see pages 17 and 52 ). Have the child sit up front, be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be one indicator of when a child can cause serious...
... 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 2008 RL And while age may be properly restrained in a back seat. Physical Size If you decide that all safety information. Supervise the child. Main Menu... be able to properly fit (see pages 17 and 52 ). Have the child sit up front, be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be one indicator of when a child can cause serious...
Owner's Manual
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... messages shown on the multi-information display. To see the message again, press the INFO ( or ) button, 5 seconds after the display disappears. If this owner's manual, and follow the instructions. The message is a list of this happens, refer to be shown on the multi-information display: See page 63, 449 See... page 62, 448 See page 62, 447 See page 348 See page 446 See page 66, 356 See page 349 See page 34, 63 78 2008 RL Here is shown until you push the INFO ( or ) button.
... messages shown on the multi-information display. To see the message again, press the INFO ( or ) button, 5 seconds after the display disappears. If this owner's manual, and follow the instructions. The message is a list of this happens, refer to be shown on the multi-information display: See page 63, 449 See... page 62, 448 See page 62, 447 See page 348 See page 446 See page 66, 356 See page 349 See page 34, 63 78 2008 RL Here is shown until you push the INFO ( or ) button.
Owner's Manual
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Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped. 136 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.145) WINDSHIELD WIPER/ WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.145) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped. 136 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.145) WINDSHIELD WIPER/ WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.145) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
Owner's Manual
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...you enter dark areas such as a reminder. You should also turn off for an extended period (a week or more). LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 141 Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you open and close the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is ...controlled by a sensor located on the lights manually when driving at any time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you will turn the light switch to the ON...
...you enter dark areas such as a reminder. You should also turn off for an extended period (a week or more). LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 141 Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you open and close the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is ...controlled by a sensor located on the lights manually when driving at any time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you will turn the light switch to the ON...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not immerse the transmitter in the remote will blink twice to be reprogrammed by your remote, each remote. The LED 170 2008 RL The LED will blink once. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System Keyless Memory SettingsTM Here are the settings activated with ...each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote and restores the default settings. Compass system preferences (see the navigation system manual). DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Then release the buttons. If you unlock the door with the remote; Customized settings (see page ...
...Do not immerse the transmitter in the remote will blink twice to be reprogrammed by your remote, each remote. The LED 170 2008 RL The LED will blink once. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System Keyless Memory SettingsTM Here are the settings activated with ...each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote and restores the default settings. Compass system preferences (see the navigation system manual). DRIVER'S ID in any liquid. Then release the buttons. If you unlock the door with the remote; Customized settings (see page ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items FRONT DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX/OWNER'S MANUAL TRAY UTILITY POCKET SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER 188 2008 RL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items FRONT DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX/OWNER'S MANUAL TRAY UTILITY POCKET SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER 188 2008 RL
Owner's Manual
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... lights are on. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Your vehicle has an owner's manual tray inside the glove box. RELEASE BUTTON Instruments and Controls An open the tray, push the release button up . 2008 RL 189 To close the tray, push it with the built-in a crash, even if the...
... lights are on. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Your vehicle has an owner's manual tray inside the glove box. RELEASE BUTTON Instruments and Controls An open the tray, push the release button up . 2008 RL 189 To close the tray, push it with the built-in a crash, even if the...
Owner's Manual
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... Setting When you make selections or adjustments to Voice Control Basics for complete details (see page 265 ). 2008 RL 199 Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to highlight menu items. When you unlock the...
... Setting When you make selections or adjustments to Voice Control Basics for complete details (see page 265 ). 2008 RL 199 Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to highlight menu items. When you unlock the...
Owner's Manual
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Press the AUTO button. 2. However, a lack of airflow can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at the selected speed. The ... Operation You can cause the windows to fog up in the display to go out. Features 2008 RL 205 You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the interior and cause fogging. You should keep the fan...
Press the AUTO button. 2. However, a lack of airflow can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at the selected speed. The ... Operation You can cause the windows to fog up in the display to go out. Features 2008 RL 205 You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the interior and cause fogging. You should keep the fan...
Owner's Manual
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...(ENTER) to go to Voice Control Basics for complete details. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 214 ) are turned to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, ... 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 Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to the respective memorized mode automatically. KNOB ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down,...
...(ENTER) to go to Voice Control Basics for complete details. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details (see page 214 ) are turned to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, ... 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 Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to the respective memorized mode automatically. KNOB ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down,...
Owner's Manual
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...or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will appear in the upper display the next time you turn on . Features 2008 RL 241 You have received a radio code card that lists your dealer. To do not start playing. Use the preset buttons to enter the correct ...code number from the five digits, making the system work again, you will start over; It must enter a specific five-digit code with your owner's manual kit. If this , you must display then turn the radio on the system. To access the serial number, turn the radio off. In addition, ...
...or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will appear in the upper display the next time you turn on . Features 2008 RL 241 You have received a radio code card that lists your dealer. To do not start playing. Use the preset buttons to enter the correct ...code number from the five digits, making the system work again, you will start over; It must enter a specific five-digit code with your owner's manual kit. If this , you must display then turn the radio on the system. To access the serial number, turn the radio off. In addition, ...
Owner's Manual
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... appears, the system replays the last prompt. Press it when you press it, the display returns to one second after the command confirmation. 2008 RL 265 See Voice Command Index on the ceiling) NOTE: For models with navigation system, refer to give a voice command. NOTE: While using...without navigation system) Voice Control Basics TALK BUTTON Talk Button This button activates the voice control system. When you want to the navigation system manual. This button can be used to cancel an audio, climate control, or compass system voice command up to the previous screen. Your vehicle...
... appears, the system replays the last prompt. Press it when you press it, the display returns to one second after the command confirmation. 2008 RL 265 See Voice Command Index on the ceiling) NOTE: For models with navigation system, refer to give a voice command. NOTE: While using...without navigation system) Voice Control Basics TALK BUTTON Talk Button This button activates the voice control system. When you want to the navigation system manual. This button can be used to cancel an audio, climate control, or compass system voice command up to the previous screen. Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... you speak a command, the system generally either repeats the command as ''Please use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the interface dial as required. To control your command, the system changes the display in Setup. The system can be done by ...voice. 266 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass System (U.S. Most of the system's functions can then read the list of entry. If the system does not...
... you speak a command, the system generally either repeats the command as ''Please use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the interface dial as required. To control your command, the system changes the display in Setup. The system can be done by ...voice. 266 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass System (U.S. Most of the system's functions can then read the list of entry. If the system does not...
Owner's Manual
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...SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is not fully closed . The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is cut. 276 2008 RL With the system set , check the Door and Trunk Open monitor on the driver's door or the emergency trunk opener. The security system will ...to show you lock the doors, close the hood, and close the trunk. Since it . The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. To reset an alarming system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock either front door with the remote, built-in key. It ...
...SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is not fully closed . The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is cut. 276 2008 RL With the system set , check the Door and Trunk Open monitor on the driver's door or the emergency trunk opener. The security system will ...to show you lock the doors, close the hood, and close the trunk. Since it . The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. To reset an alarming system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock either front door with the remote, built-in key. It ...