Owner's Manual
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2011 RL Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-SJA-6600 This is due to changes in content and specifications of web use. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year.
2011 RL Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-SJA-6600 This is due to changes in content and specifications of web use. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year.
Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification OWNER This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the Acura RL. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . Images throughout this publication were in this...
Owner's Identification OWNER This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the Acura RL. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . Images throughout this publication were in this...
Owner's Manual
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... the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention to changing conditions, and your ability to respond to the road, other activities that keep you from driving. 8 Remember, situations can... change quickly, and only you and your passengers always wear your best protection in a child seat. So even though your vehicle is your seat belts, and ...
... the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention to changing conditions, and your ability to respond to the road, other activities that keep you from driving. 8 Remember, situations can... change quickly, and only you and your passengers always wear your best protection in a child seat. So even though your vehicle is your seat belts, and ...
Owner's Manual
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.... With the trunk open, airflow can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in a collision that expose you maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in normal driving if you to a comfortable setting. ...High levels of the exhaust. mode. 2. You notice a change . The vehicle was in the sound of carbon monoxide can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Set the ...
.... With the trunk open, airflow can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in a collision that expose you maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in normal driving if you to a comfortable setting. ...High levels of the exhaust. mode. 2. You notice a change . The vehicle was in the sound of carbon monoxide can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Set the ...
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... the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I ) position. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn signals blink. All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is in either the or position. If you turn the...
... the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I ) position. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn signals blink. All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is in either the or position. If you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' message is in the illustration, each time you aware of the steering wheel. Some of the multi-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. INFO ( / ) BUTTONS Instruments and Controls U.S. Others help you operate your vehicle needs for continued... trouble-free driving. Canada SEL RESET BUTTON You can change the display and customize your vehicle control settings by pressing the SEL/RESET or INFO buttons on the multi-information display.
... (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' message is in the illustration, each time you aware of the steering wheel. Some of the multi-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. INFO ( / ) BUTTONS Instruments and Controls U.S. Others help you operate your vehicle needs for continued... trouble-free driving. Canada SEL RESET BUTTON You can change the display and customize your vehicle control settings by pressing the SEL/RESET or INFO buttons on the multi-information display.
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... speed to reset at the same time. When you last reset it , then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. It measures miles in Canadian models. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter...
... speed to reset at the same time. When you last reset it , then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. It measures miles in Canadian models. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter...
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If you press the button. U.S. Canada If ON Press the Press the button. button. 74 Multi-Information Display Normal Display Messages With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the upper part of the display changes, as shown in the illustration, each time you press the button, the display returns to the previous message.
If you press the button. U.S. Canada If ON Press the Press the button. button. 74 Multi-Information Display Normal Display Messages With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the upper part of the display changes, as shown in the illustration, each time you press the button, the display returns to the previous message.
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... over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . AVERAGE FUEL A/B This shows your instant fuel economy. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with changes in speed, traffic, etc. The average fuel economy will be reset when you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or...
... over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . AVERAGE FUEL A/B This shows your instant fuel economy. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with changes in speed, traffic, etc. The average fuel economy will be reset when you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or...
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The display changes as shown. For more information, see page 412 . If one or more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. When the ...
The display changes as shown. For more information, see page 412 . If one or more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. When the ...
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In Canada, visit www.acura. Maintenance Messages Have your dealer do the indicated maintenance as soon as you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do not reset the display, the message changes to page 445 . If you see this system. These messages appear on engine oil life and maintenance... messages, refer to ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' when the engine oil life becomes 0%. Also refer to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. ca...
In Canada, visit www.acura. Maintenance Messages Have your dealer do the indicated maintenance as soon as you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do not reset the display, the message changes to page 445 . If you see this system. These messages appear on engine oil life and maintenance... messages, refer to ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' when the engine oil life becomes 0%. Also refer to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. ca...
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... the driver's ID. The first customizing menu is linked to the system (see page 85 ) Refer to the following table for ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2''. To change to the normal screen. If you can customize some vehicle control settings for a brief summary of Park, the display will... change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in the table. To ...
... the driver's ID. The first customizing menu is linked to the system (see page 85 ) Refer to the following table for ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2''. To change to the normal screen. If you can customize some vehicle control settings for a brief summary of Park, the display will... change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in the table. To ...
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... 5°F 0°F 2 5°F 3°C 0°C 3 3°C ON OFF 1 IGN OFF TRIP A TRIP B ON 1 OFF ON 1 OFF 1 Page 90 92 95 METER SETUP (see page 94) Changes the outside mirror positions to your current trip. Moves the steering wheel fully in and out when you get in the display.... Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. models 3 : Default setting for U.S. Causes trip meter A, the ...
... 5°F 0°F 2 5°F 3°C 0°C 3 3°C ON OFF 1 IGN OFF TRIP A TRIP B ON 1 OFF ON 1 OFF 1 Page 90 92 95 METER SETUP (see page 94) Changes the outside mirror positions to your current trip. Moves the steering wheel fully in and out when you get in the display.... Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. models 3 : Default setting for U.S. Causes trip meter A, the ...
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... timing of when the headlights HIGH to come on after you close the driver's 0 SEC 15 SEC door. SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF Description Changes which doors unlock when you lock/unlock the doors. Page 109 111 Instruments and Controls 113 116 LIGHTING SETUP (see page 115) 118 120 DOOR... you use the remote or grab the driver's door handle. ON Cause the beeper to sound when you lock/ OFF unlock the doors. 60 SEC Changes how long (in seconds) the interior 30 SEC lights stay on . Multi-Information Display CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CHG SETTING (see page 87) CUSTOMIZE GROUP KEYLESS ACCESS...
... timing of when the headlights HIGH to come on after you close the driver's 0 SEC 15 SEC door. SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF Description Changes which doors unlock when you lock/unlock the doors. Page 109 111 Instruments and Controls 113 116 LIGHTING SETUP (see page 115) 118 120 DOOR... you use the remote or grab the driver's door handle. ON Cause the beeper to sound when you lock/ OFF unlock the doors. 60 SEC Changes how long (in seconds) the interior 30 SEC lights stay on . Multi-Information Display CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CHG SETTING (see page 87) CUSTOMIZE GROUP KEYLESS ACCESS...
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The exterior lights flash each time you unlock the driver's door without opening it takes (in the INT position. Changes how long it . Changes all settings to set after you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. CUSTOMIZE SET UP SHIFT TO P IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ...) CUSTOMIZE MENU AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Description Changes when the doors automatically unlock. Changes which doors unlock with the first push of the remote's unlock button. Changes the wiper operation among two settings when the wiper switch is in seconds) for the...
The exterior lights flash each time you unlock the driver's door without opening it takes (in the INT position. Changes how long it . Changes all settings to set after you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. CUSTOMIZE SET UP SHIFT TO P IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ...) CUSTOMIZE MENU AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Description Changes when the doors automatically unlock. Changes which doors unlock with the first push of the remote's unlock button. Changes the wiper operation among two settings when the wiper switch is in seconds) for the...
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... ALL Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 85 Use the INFO ( / ) button on this page. If you want to enter your selections. The screen goes back to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. If you want to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. If you want to set the...
... ALL Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 85 Use the INFO ( / ) button on this page. If you want to enter your selections. The screen goes back to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. If you want to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. If you want to set the...
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... CONTINUED 87 Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setup you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. The screen changes to ACC SETUP in the CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown on the next page. Multi-Information Display CHG SETTING...
... CONTINUED 87 Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setup you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. The screen changes to ACC SETUP in the CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown on the next page. Multi-Information Display CHG SETTING...
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... INFO ( / ) button until you see page 90 CONTINUED 89 see page 92 Instruments and Controls see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the display changes as shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select ACC SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Press the or button...
... INFO ( / ) button until you see page 90 CONTINUED 89 see page 92 Instruments and Controls see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the display changes as shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select ACC SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Press the or button...
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The screen changes to ON, one beep sounds when the ACC detects a vehicle in the ACC SETUP of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press the SEL/RESET button. Multi-Information ... a beep when that vehicle goes out of the range of your selection. 90 While the multi-information display is set to the above . The screen changes as shown above display.
The screen changes to ON, one beep sounds when the ACC detects a vehicle in the ACC SETUP of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press the SEL/RESET button. Multi-Information ... a beep when that vehicle goes out of the range of your selection. 90 While the multi-information display is set to the above . The screen changes as shown above display.
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To exit PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to repeat the prerunning car ... setup. If you choice is set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Multi-Information Display Instruments and Controls When your choice is not set , the display changes to the screen shown above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP. CONTINUED 91 If this happens, you will see...
To exit PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to repeat the prerunning car ... setup. If you choice is set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Multi-Information Display Instruments and Controls When your choice is not set , the display changes to the screen shown above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP. CONTINUED 91 If this happens, you will see...