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All Rights Reserved 2010 RL 2010 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, 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...
All Rights Reserved 2010 RL 2010 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, 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...
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...Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 3 2010 RL Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your vehicle to the main controls in this ..., and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to tow a trailer. only) ...
...Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 3 2010 RL Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your vehicle to the main controls in this ..., and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to tow a trailer. only) ...
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... FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.161) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.204) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.213) INTERFACE DIAL (P.205, 213, 282) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.281) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.399) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.197) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE...(P.198) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.158) 2 HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.381) REAR SEAT HEATER USB ADAPTER CABLE SWITCHES 3 (P.184) (P.259) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.277) 2 : RL models 3 : Canadian models only 4 2010 RL
... FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.161) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.204) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.213) INTERFACE DIAL (P.205, 213, 282) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.281) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.399) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.197) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE...(P.198) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.158) 2 HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.381) REAR SEAT HEATER USB ADAPTER CABLE SWITCHES 3 (P.184) (P.259) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.277) 2 : RL models 3 : Canadian models only 4 2010 RL
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... ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.145) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.147...) 4 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.304) 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 5 2010 RL
... ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.145) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.147...) 4 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.304) 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual. 5 2010 RL
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... REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.198) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT HOOD RELEASE LEVER TILT BUTTON (P.158) (P.381) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.161) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.204) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.213) INTERFACE DIAL (P.205, 213, 282) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.281) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.399) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.197) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.277) 2 REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES...
... REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.198) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT HOOD RELEASE LEVER TILT BUTTON (P.158) (P.381) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.161) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.204) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.213) INTERFACE DIAL (P.205, 213, 282) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.281) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.399) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.197) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.277) 2 REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES...
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...) BUTTONS 4 (P.319, 324) MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH DISTANCE BUTTON HANDSFREELINK (P.328, 333) BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) BUTTONS 3 (P.304) FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.181)/ FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS (P.182) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.403) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN ... (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) 4 4 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped. 136 2010 RL Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
...) BUTTONS 4 (P.319, 324) MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH DISTANCE BUTTON HANDSFREELINK (P.328, 333) BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) BUTTONS 3 (P.304) FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.181)/ FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS (P.182) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.403) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN ... (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) 4 4 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped. 136 2010 RL Canadian models only On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
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... LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must push the knob or built-in key in this position. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in 152 2010 RL START (III) Use this position. ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the built-in key only in key from the ACCESSORY...
... LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must push the knob or built-in key in this position. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in 152 2010 RL START (III) Use this position. ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the built-in key only in key from the ACCESSORY...
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... and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED will blink once. RL model Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. The LED 173 2010 RL Audio system settings (see page 205 ). Doing this procedure. Remote Transmitter Care Instruments and Controls Climate ...control settings (see page 213 ). RL model When you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by ...
... and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED will blink once. RL model Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. The LED 173 2010 RL Audio system settings (see page 205 ). Doing this procedure. Remote Transmitter Care Instruments and Controls Climate ...control settings (see page 213 ). RL model When you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by ...
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... 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 Theft Protection...280 Compass System ...281 Voice Control Basics ...304 Setting the Clock ...313 Security System ...315 Cruise Control ... Cruise Control (ACC) ...319 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...334 AcuraLink ...337 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...354 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...375 Features 203 2010 RL The standard audio system has many features. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions.
... 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 Theft Protection...280 Compass System ...281 Voice Control Basics ...304 Setting the Clock ...313 Security System ...315 Cruise Control ... Cruise Control (ACC) ...319 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...334 AcuraLink ...337 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...354 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...375 Features 203 2010 RL The standard audio system has many features. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions.
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... select preset memory (see page 217 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 304 ). 213 2010 RL On models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to the respective memorized mode automatically. On ...and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. Voice Control System The audio system can also be pushed left and right. Audio System Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by voice control. Use it to make a selection, push the...
... select preset memory (see page 217 ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page 304 ). 213 2010 RL On models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to the respective memorized mode automatically. On ...and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. Voice Control System The audio system can also be pushed left and right. Audio System Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by voice control. Use it to make a selection, push the...
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Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio UPPER DISPLAY U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) and Canadian models POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON Hawaiian models FM BUTTON AM BUTTON TUNE BAR A.SEL BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BAR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS 214 2010 RL
Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio UPPER DISPLAY U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) and Canadian models POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON Hawaiian models FM BUTTON AM BUTTON TUNE BAR A.SEL BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BAR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS 214 2010 RL
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... the system on Hawaiian model). Press the right side of five methods to FM1 or FM2. Each time you push it up . Press the AUDIO button to a lower frequency. To change to find radio stations on the upper display, if the station is not available. You can use any... to are shown on the selector, and turn the knob to the desired frequency. CONTINUED 215 2010 RL Stereo reproduction on the selector, then push the selector up , the band will be in stereo. Audio System The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to a desired frequency. Adjust the...
... the system on Hawaiian model). Press the right side of five methods to FM1 or FM2. Each time you push it up . Press the AUDIO button to a lower frequency. To change to find radio stations on the upper display, if the station is not available. You can use any... to are shown on the selector, and turn the knob to the desired frequency. CONTINUED 215 2010 RL Stereo reproduction on the selector, then push the selector up , the band will be in stereo. Audio System The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to a desired frequency. Adjust the...
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... either side ( or ) of FM frequencies with a strong signal. You will scan for about 10 seconds. The system will see SCAN flashing on FM. 216 2010 RL Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station. 3. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM... to store the frequency on, then press ENTER on the interface selector, and hold it for 10 seconds. Select the desired band, AM or FM. Audio System SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) function searches up and down , and then push it to the right. To activate it .
... either side ( or ) of FM frequencies with a strong signal. You will scan for about 10 seconds. The system will see SCAN flashing on FM. 216 2010 RL Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station. 3. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM... to store the frequency on, then press ENTER on the interface selector, and hold it for 10 seconds. Select the desired band, AM or FM. Audio System SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) function searches up and down , and then push it to the right. To activate it .
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Audio System U.S. To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A.SEL on the upper display A.SEL on the screen, and ... on the preset buttons (icons) as previously described. Hawaiian models You will see ''0'' displayed if auto select cannot find stations in the preset buttons. 217 2010 RL Features AUTO SELECT If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations, you originally set. This restores the presets you can store...
Audio System U.S. To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A.SEL on the upper display A.SEL on the screen, and ... on the preset buttons (icons) as previously described. Hawaiian models You will see ''0'' displayed if auto select cannot find stations in the preset buttons. 217 2010 RL Features AUTO SELECT If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations, you originally set. This restores the presets you can store...
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... . RDS INFO ON MESSAGE To switch the function between on the upper display. With the system on or off , press and hold the DISP button. Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to . You can select... program service name display function shows the name of the station you can turn this function on , you are listening to the station name. 218 2010 RL
... . RDS INFO ON MESSAGE To switch the function between on the upper display. With the system on or off , press and hold the DISP button. Audio System Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to . You can select... program service name display function shows the name of the station you can turn this function on , you are listening to the station name. 218 2010 RL
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...the selector on the screen. When you turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon. Audio System If the station you can select the program type provided by the RDS. Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the interface dial, then turn off this function...JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information Features CONTINUED 219 2010 RL The principal RDS categories are listening to is not an RDS station, the audio screen and the upper display continue to set your selection.
...the selector on the screen. When you turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon. Audio System If the station you can select the program type provided by the RDS. Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the interface dial, then turn off this function...JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information Features CONTINUED 219 2010 RL The principal RDS categories are listening to is not an RDS station, the audio screen and the upper display continue to set your selection.
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... on the selected RDS category by pressing either side of the bar. Select a category by pressing the selector to the last selected station. 220 2010 RL When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be blinking for about 5 seconds in the upper display. You can use...category. To activate it . You will be displayed again for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. Audio System RDS Program Search RDS CATEGORY RDS CATEGORY Turn the selector to display an RDS category in the display. You can also select an...
... on the selected RDS category by pressing either side of the bar. Select a category by pressing the selector to the last selected station. 220 2010 RL When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be blinking for about 5 seconds in the upper display. You can use...category. To activate it . You will be displayed again for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. Audio System RDS Program Search RDS CATEGORY RDS CATEGORY Turn the selector to display an RDS category in the display. You can also select an...
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Features CONTINUED 221 2010 RL Audio System SEEK/SCAN ICON Turn the knob to activate the seek function. Then press ENTER to the desired RDS category. To activate RDS program search with strong signals on the selected RDS category. The scan function samples all stations with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display...
Features CONTINUED 221 2010 RL Audio System SEEK/SCAN ICON Turn the knob to activate the seek function. Then press ENTER to the desired RDS category. To activate RDS program search with strong signals on the selected RDS category. The scan function samples all stations with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display...
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... next strong station and play it plays a station that you the RDS category list. 222 2010 RL To activate RDS program scan with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the selector. Audio System If you do nothing, the system will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then...
... next strong station and play it plays a station that you the RDS category list. 222 2010 RL To activate RDS program scan with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the selector. Audio System If you do nothing, the system will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then...
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Press ENTER on the screen. If the selected RDS station has the radio text information, you will see the text indicator on the selector to enter the setting. The display shows up to select RADIO TEXT icon. Audio System Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. Push the selector down, and turn the knob to 64 characters on the selected RDS station. 223 2010 RL TEXT INDICATOR Features RADIO TEXT ICON To activate radio text display, use the interface dial.
Press ENTER on the screen. If the selected RDS station has the radio text information, you will see the text indicator on the selector to enter the setting. The display shows up to select RADIO TEXT icon. Audio System Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. Push the selector down, and turn the knob to 64 characters on the selected RDS station. 223 2010 RL TEXT INDICATOR Features RADIO TEXT ICON To activate radio text display, use the interface dial.