Download PDF Manual

position, a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’ message is shown on the multi- information display. When the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) position, a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ message is shown on the multi- information display.


The shift lever must be in Park before you turn the ignition switch knob to the LOCK (0) position or remove the built-in key from the ignition switch.


151


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:04:38 31SJA630 0157 


Door Locks


POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH


Each front door has a power door lock master switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. Push the switch down to lock all doors and up to unlock them.


Each door has a lock tab above the inside door handle. Pull the tab to lock the door and push it to unlock. When you pull the tab on the driver’s door, all the doors lock.


152


To lock any door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab and close the door.


All doors can be locked from the outside by using the built-in key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the built-in key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The remaining doors unlock when you turn the built-in key a second time within a few seconds.


To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page


109


When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically.


To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ setting, see page 123


When you shift to P after driving, the driver’s door unlocks.


To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ setting, see page


125


LockoutPrevention With the driver’s door open and the built-in key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if the driver’s door is closed. Pushing the switch down on the open front passenger’s door will lock all doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward with the remote inside the vehicle and closing the driver’s door, the driver’s door will unlock.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:04:49 31SJA630 0158 


TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON


If the doors are locked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid with the remote in keyless access operating range.


To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.


You can open the trunk in any of four ways:


Press the trunk release button on the driver’s door.


Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote.


If the doors are unlocked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid.


Trunk


TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE


If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected, you can open the trunk from the rear seat by pulling the trunk release handle. Reach the handle through the trunk pass- through.


Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page 56


CONTINUED


153


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:04:59 31SJA630 0159 


Trunk, Childproof Door Locks


TRUNK MAIN SWITCH


Emergency Trunk Opener


Childproof Door Locks


unlock


lock


LEVER


The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab in, and use the outside door handle.


To protect items in the trunk, you can disable the trunk-release button on the driver’s door, the trunk lid, and the remote. To do this, turn off the trunk main switch in the glove box, lock the glove box, and lock the trunk pass-through cover with the built-in key.


RELEASE LEVER


As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the right corner in the trunk so the trunk can be opened from the inside. To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.


Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.


For more information about child safety, see page


42


154


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:05:15 31SJA630 0160 


Seats



14 17


Front Seat Power Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.


The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.


DRIVER’S SEAT


PASSENGER’S SEAT


Moves the seat forward and backward.


Moves the front of the seat up or down. (Driver’s seat only)


Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver’s seat only)


Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time. (Driver’s seat only)


Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.


Increases or decreases the lumbar support.


155


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:05:25 31SJA630 0161 


Seats


Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.


16


They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.


FRONT


To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down. To adjust the tilt, pivot the front head restraint to the desired position.


Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.


Always replace the head restraints before driving.


Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats.


The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.


RELEASE BUTTON


The head restraints adjust for height. The tilt of the front head restraints is also adjustable. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving.


156


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:05:34 31SJA630 0162 


REAR


Rear Seat Armrest


Trunk Pass-through Cover


KNOB


Seats


REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON


You can raise the rear head restraints by hand.


To lower the rear head restraints for better visibility, press the rear head restraint tilt button on the ceiling console with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.


The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.


COVER


Open the cover by pushing the knob and pulling the cover down. To close the cover, swing it up, and push firmly on the top. Make sure it latches properly.


157


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:05:43 31SJA630 0163 


Mirrors


Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass- through are secured.


For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the built-in key. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it clockwise.


Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open.


See page


Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56


on


158


Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.


INDICATOR


SENSOR


AUTO BUTTON


The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:05:54 31SJA630 0164 


AdjustingthePowerMirrors


3.


When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.


PowerMirrorHeaters


HEATED MIRROR BUTTON


Mirrors


Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page


160


).


SELECTOR SWITCH


ADJUSTMENT SWITCH


1.


2.


Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).


Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.


Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Depending on the position of the selector switch, the left or right side mirror will pivot downward slightly when you shift the transmission into reverse. In the left position, the left mirror pivots. In the right position, the right mirror pivots. This gives you a better view of that side of the vehicle while parallel parking. The mirror returns to its original position when you take the transmission out of reverse. To turn this feature off, leave the switch in the center position.


The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.


159


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:06:04 31SJA630 0165 


Driving Position Memory System


Your vehicle has a memory feature for the steering wheel, driver’s seat, and outside mirror positions.


Two seat, steering wheel, and outside mirror positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button.


160


Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.


MEMORY BUTTONS


MEMO BUTTON


1.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.


).


155


Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position (see page 147
Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page


159


).


).


3.


Press the MEMO button on the driver’s door. You will hear a beep. The indicator in the memory buttons (1 and 2) will blink. Immediately press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will stay on. The current positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors are now stored.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:06:18 31SJA630 0166 


Driving Position Memory System


To cancel the storing procedure after pressing the MEMO button:


Do not press a memory button within 5 seconds.


Readjust the seat or steering position.


Readjust the outside mirror position.


Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory.


All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.


Selecting a Memorized Position


MEMORY BUTTONS


To select a memorized position, do this:


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in Park.


2.


Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep.


The system will move the seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.


To change the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page 104


CONTINUED


161


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:06:27 31SJA630 0167 


Driving Position Memory System


You can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat, steering wheel, or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.


To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of the following:


Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.


Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat or steering wheel.


Shift out of Park.


Adjust the outside mirrors.


If you select a memorized position without pushing the ignition switch knob or inserting the built-in key in the ignition switch, only the seat and outside mirrors will adjust. To get the system to also adjust the steering wheel, push and turn the ignition switch or insert the built-in key in the ignition switch. You will hear two beeps when it is complete.


162


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:06:42 31SJA630 0168 


Keyless Access System


Protect the remote and the built-in key from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.


Always keep the remote and the built-in key away from any magnetic material.


Do not drop the remote or the built-in key, and do not set heavy objects on them.


Keep the remote and the built-in key away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.


The built-in keys do not contain batteries.


You should have received a key number tag with your built-in key. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.


Your vehicle has a keyless access system. When you carry the remote with you, you can lock/unlock the door(s), unlock the trunk, and start the engine without using the built-in key.


The system may not work if:


The battery of the remote is weak. There is strong electrical current nearby. You carry a cell phone, a laptop computer, or other electrical device near the remote. The remote is covered by metal. A vehicle is being operated with a transmitter nearby. When the remote battery is dead. When the vehicle battery is dead.


Make sure the driver always carries the remote/built-in key set.


163


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:06:57 31SJA630 0169 


Keyless Access System


Keys


BUILT-IN KEYS


KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES


KEY NUMBER TAG


OPERATING RANGE


The following keys come with your vehicle. Refer to page separate the keys.


for how to


177


Built-inKey This key is used to lock/unlock the doors, glove box, trunk pass-through cover, and to start the engine (after you remove the ignition switch cover, see page KeylessAccessRemote This remote is used to lock/unlock


174


).


the doors and unlock the trunk. When you carry the remote, you can lock/unlock the doors, unlock the trunk, and start the engine without a key.


You can lock/unlock the doors within about 32 inches (about 80 cm) radius from the outside door handle. You can open the trunk within about 32 inches (about 80 cm) radius from the trunk release switch.


Anyone can lock/unlock a door or open the trunk if the remote is within the operating range of the door or the trunk.


The remote may not work if: It is too close to the vehicle. It is above or below the vehicle, even when it is within its operating range.


164


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:07:15 31SJA630 0170 


Unlocking the Door(s)


All the doors unlock when you grab the handle of the front passenger’s door.


When you unlock the door(s), some exterior lights blink twice and the system beeps twice.


To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 111


The handle of each front door has a sensor. That sensor works with the remote so you can automatically unlock/lock the door(s).


By default, only the driver’s door unlocks when you grab its handle.


To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page


109


To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page


113


If you wear a glove while grabbing a front door handle, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.


If you do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.


To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page


Keyless Access System


131


If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when it is raining heavily, the door sensors may respond by unlocking the doors.


The unlock sensors do not operate when:


The remote is not within the operating range.


The remote is too close to the vehicle.


When the doors are unlocked.


The remote battery is dead.


The vehicle battery is dead.


165


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:07:33 31SJA630 0171 


Keyless Access System


Locking the Doors


system beeps once. When you cannot set the security system because the trunk or hood is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds.


If you touch the door lock sensor of the front door with your hand wearing a glove, the door sensor may delay to respond or not respond by locking the doors.


To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 111


To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page


113


DOOR LOCK SENSOR


Each front door has a LOCK/ UNLOCK feature.


When you touch the door lock sensor of the front door by hand, all the doors and the trunk will lock.


Before locking the doors, make sure the remote is not inside the vehicle.


When you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink once and the


166


Within 2 seconds of touching the handle to lock the doors or locking the doors with remote, pull the handle to make sure the doors are actually locked. The door unlock sensors do not operate for about 2
seconds after the doors are locked.


If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when it is raining heavily, the door sensors may respond by locking the doors.


The lock sensors do not operate if:


The remote is not within the operating range.


The doors are open.


The ignition switch is not in the LOCK (0) position.


The built-in key is in the ignition switch.


The remote is too close to the vehicle.


The remote battery is dead.


The vehicle battery is dead.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:07:42 31SJA630 0172 


DoorLockPrevention If you open a door, pull its lock tab, and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle, the driver’s door unlock. Make sure you carry the remote with you when you lock the doors.


Locking the Trunk


PULL HANDLE


When you close the trunk with all doors locked, the trunk will lock.


When you unlock all the doors with the remote, built-in key or power door lock master switch, the trunk will unlock.


Use the pull handle when you close the trunk.


Keyless Access System


Before closing the trunk, make sure the remote is not in the trunk.


If you close the trunk when the remote is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens.


167


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:07:56 31SJA630 0173 


Keyless Access System


Locking and Unlocking the Trunk


The trunk cannot be locked if:


Keyless Access Remote


The remote is too close to the trunk lid. The remote is on the interior rear panel. The remote is too close to the seatback of the rear seat or the seat cushion.


Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page 56


LED


UNLOCK BUTTON


LOCK BUTTON


TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON


PANIC BUTTON



LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set.


TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH


When the trunk is locked, you can open it in any of these ways:


Press the trunk release button inside the vehicle. Press the trunk button on the remote. Pull the trunk release switch when carrying the remote (the system beeps once).


168


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:08:06 31SJA630 0174 


You cannot lock the doors if any door, the trunk, or the hood is not fully closed if the built-in key is in the ignition switch, or if the ignition switch is in any position except the LOCK (0) position.


When you cannot set the security system because the trunk or hood is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds.



UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the DOOR position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any doors within 30 seconds, the ceiling light fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote before 30
seconds have elapsed, the ceiling light will go off immediately.


To change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK 127
MODE’’ setting, see page


To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ see page


116


If you unlock the doors with the remote, but do not open any doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.


Keyless Access System


To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 131


To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ setting, see page


129



TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the built-in key is in the ignition or the ignition switch is in any position except the LOCK (0) position. You cannot open the trunk with the remote if the trunk main switch is turned off.



Press this button for


PANIC about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote.


169


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:08:22 31SJA630 0175 


Keyless Access System


Keyless Memory Settings


TM


DRIVER’S ID


When you unlock the door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote.


170


Here are the settings activated with the remote;


Driving position memory (see page


160


).


Customized settings (see page


81


).


Audio system settings (see page


207


).


Climate control settings (see page


199


).


RLmodel


Compass system preferences (see page


242


).


ExceptRLmodel


Navigation system preferences (see the navigation system manual).


in the remote will blink once. Then release the buttons. Doing this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote and restores the default settings. Some of them keep the same settings as they were set previously.


To turn the keyless memory settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink twice to indicate the feature has been turned on.


RemoteTransmitterCare


Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.


Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.


Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.


To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED


If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:08:33 31SJA630 0176 


Replacing the Remote Battery


Replace the batteries if necessary. Battery type: CR2025


Remove the built-in key.


Remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a coin.


Replace the old batteries with new batteries. Place the batteries so the + halves of the remote case back together.


side is facing up. Snap the two


An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.


Keyless Access System


AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.


Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.


ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.


171


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:08:41 31SJA630 0177 


Keyless Access System


Ignition Switch Operating Range


The engine may not run, and some malfunctions may occur, if the remote is:


Outside the vehicle. On the dashboard. On the rear interior panel. In the glove box. In the door pockets. In the trunk, etc.


The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to strong radio waves.


Also, the engine may not start if the remote is too close to the windows.


172


Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle.


Remember that you can start the engine without using the built-in key when the remote is inside the vehicle.


Make sure you always carry the remote with you.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:08:52 31SJA630 0178 


the beep, the steering wheel is locked. To unlock the steering wheel, turn it right and left while turning the ignition switch at the same time. If the remote and the vehicle do not recognize each other, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the ignition switch cover, insert the built-in key, and turn the switch (see pages 174


and


151


).


Ignition Switch


When you push the ignition switch, the remote and the vehicle recognize each other. After the recognition, the remote indicator flashes, and a beeper sounds once. After the beep, turn the ignition switch. When the remote is out of the operating range, the ignition switch is locked. If the ignition switch cannot be turned from the LOCK (0) position to the ACCESSORY (I) position after


Keyless Access System


To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, put the transmission in Park, press the switch in, and turn it to the LOCK (0) position. When the transmission is not in Park, you cannot turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


Before leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) position.


If you open the driver’s door with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, a beeper will sound. You will also see a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’ message on the multi- information display.


CONTINUED


173


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:01 31SJA630 0179 


Keyless Access System


Also, if you close the door when the ignition switch is not in the LOCK (0) position and the remote is not inside the vehicle, the keyless access alarm sounds outside the vehicle, a message appears on the multi- information display, and the beeper sounds if the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.


When the beeper sounds after you close the driver’s door outside the vehicle, check the position of the ignition switch and the location of the remote.


If the engine is running and you remove the remote from the vehicle, it will continue to run. But once turned to the LOCK (0) position, the engine will not restart until a remote is brought back into the vehicle.


174


Removing the Ignition Switch Cover


Beeper and Message KeylessRemoteNotDetected


IGNITION SWITCH COVER


pull


push


BUILT-IN KEY


To remove the ignition switch cover, insert the built-in key (see page ), 177
then pull the cover out by pulling the built-in key while pushing it.


When you are pressing the ignition switch, or when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, the beeper sounds if you take the remote out of the vehicle and close the door.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:10 31SJA630 0180 


The engine does not restart if you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position when the remote is outside the vehicle. Check where the remote is. Make sure that you carry the remote or built-in key with you when you operate the ignition switch.


If you pass the remote through an open window, the system does not respond. Also, even when the remote is inside the vehicle, the beeper may sound when the location of the remote is not detected due to surrounding conditions. It is not a failure. Make sure that you carry the remote with you.


The outside beeper sounds when the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position.


When the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, the multi- information display shows ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT DETECTED,’’ and the inside and outside beepers sound. The multi-information display message goes away when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle, and close the door or apply the parking brake.


If the engine is running and you remove the remote from the vehicle, it will continue to run. Once turned to the LOCK (0) position, the engine will not restart until a remote is brought back into the vehicle.


Keyless Access System


KeylessRemoteLowBattery


The batteries in the remote normally lasts about 2 years. To ensure maximum battery life, do not store the remote close to electrical devices such as computers or TVs. When the multi-information display shows ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE LOW BATTERY,’’ replace the batteries as soon as possible (see page


171


).


CONTINUED


175


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:19 31SJA630 0181 


The indicator stays on while you are driving.


The indicator comes on with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.


The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’


In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and start the engine.


Keyless Access System


CheckKeylessAccessSystem


KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR


The indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:


176


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:28 31SJA630 0182 


Keyless Access System


Built-in key and Remote


BUILT-IN KEY


The keyless access system uses electric current to identify the remote with the vehicle.


If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the electric current used by the remote will affect it.


Valet Function The trunk and glove box cannot be opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove box and trunk pass-through cover with the built-in key. Also, the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote.


RELEASE BUTTON


The built-in key can be inserted into the remote. As shown above, keep inserting the built-in key until it is locked. To remove the built-in key, pull it out while you press the release button. To avoid damaging the remote and the built-in key, never pull on the built-in key unless you are pressing the release button.


177


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:38 31SJA630 0183 


Seat Heaters


Passenger’s seat


HEATERS


Driver’s seat


Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cut off system.


178


SEAT HEATER SWITCHES


The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.


In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.


In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.


Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:


Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.


If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:51 31SJA630 0184 


Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)


passenger’s seat



BUTTON



When you press the button once, the heater is set to HI. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select MID or LOW by pressing the button. This will keep the seat ▼ warm. To shut down the heater, press the indicators go off.


button until the



HEATERS


Driver’s seat


Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system.



BUTTON


INDICATORS


The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters and the air ventilation system.



To use the heaters, press the button. The indicator (red) next to the button will come on. There are three settings in the heaters: HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.





In HI, when the seat gets warm, the heater will change to MID after about 5 minutes.


In MID, the heater will change to LOW after about 60 minutes.


In LOW, the heater runs continuously.


CONTINUED


179


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:09:58 31SJA630 0185 


Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)


Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation:


Use the HI setting only to heat or to ventilate the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.


If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters or the seat ventilation, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.


To ventilate the seat, press the button. The indicator (green) next to the button will come on. The air ventilation system has four settings:




HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.





When you press the button once, the system is set to HI. To change to the lower mode, press the button. To turn the air ventilation off, press the button until the indicators go off.




180


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:04 31SJA630 0186 


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating any of the window switches. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it. Release the switch to stop the window.


DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH


MAIN SWITCH


If the MAIN switch is pushed down (OFF), the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.


Power Windows


Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.


Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.


CONTINUED


181


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:14 31SJA630 0187 


Power Windows



AUTO To open the window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.


To open or close the window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly to the first detent, and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.


All window switches also have the AUTO feature.


To close the window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.


Auto Reverse If the window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.


Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.


The indicators in the switches come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.


The power windows have a key-off delay. You can still open and close the windows for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the power windows to operate.


182


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:29 31SJA630 0188 


Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote. 1.


Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.


2.


3.


Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.


To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1 and 2.


You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote.


UNLOCK BUTTON


Open


Close


Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Built-in Key You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.


To open: 1.


Insert the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.


Power Windows


2.


Turn the key clockwise, then release it.


3.


4.


Turn the built-in key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the built-in key.


When the windows or moonroof stops before opening fully, to open the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).


CONTINUED


183


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:40 31SJA630 0189 


MOONROOF SWITCH


Opening/Closing the Moonroof with the Ceiling Console Switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To open the moonroof, pull back the moonroof switch. To close the moonroof, push the moonroof switch forward. Release the switch to stop the moonroof.


To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.


Power Windows, Moonroof


To close: 1.


Insert the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.


2.


Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.


3.


Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.


4.


To close the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).


NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.


184


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:46 31SJA630 0190 


To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open, push the moonroof switch forward.


To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward on the moonroof switch lightly to the first detent, and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.


To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to the second detent, then release it. The moonroof closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing all the way, push the switch briefly.


Moonroof


Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.


Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.


185


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:53 31SJA630 0191 


Moonroof


Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.


Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.


The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.


If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.


Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 183


for details.


186


2008 RL 07/05/17 09:10:59 31SJA630 0192 


Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on.


PARKING BRAKE PEDAL


To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with your foot. To release the parking brake, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page ).


63


Parking Brake


Loading...
x