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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.
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2009 RL Keys
BUILT-IN KEYS
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES
KEY NUMBER TAG
The following keys come with your vehicle. Refer to page separate the keys.
for how to
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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
177
).
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OPERATING RANGE
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 a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius from the outside door handle. You can open the trunk within about a 32 inch (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.
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Unlocking the Door(s)
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
168
All the doors unlock when you grab the handle of the front passenger’s door.
To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 131
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
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:
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.
The remote is not within the operating range.
The remote is too close to the vehicle.
When the doors are unlocked.
If you do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.
The remote battery is dead.
The vehicle battery is dead.
2009 RL 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.
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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
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.
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DoorLockPrevention If you open a door, pull its lock tab, and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle, the driver’s door will unlock. Make sure you carry the remote with you when you lock the doors.
Locking the Trunk
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.
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.
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2009 RL Locking and Unlocking the Trunk
The trunk cannot be locked if:
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The remote is too close to the trunk lid. The remote is on the interior rear panel. The remote is too close to the seat-back 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
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).
LED
UNLOCK BUTTON
LOCK BUTTON
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON
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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.
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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.
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−
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 pageTo 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.
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.
2009 RL 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.
Here are the settings activated with the remote:
Driving position memory (see page
163
).
Customized settings (see page
81
).
Audio system settings (see page
213
).
Climate control settings (see page
205
).
U.S.RLmodel
Compass system preferences (see page
281
).
ExceptU.S.RLmodel
Navigation system preferences (see the navigation system manual).
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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.
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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.
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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.
2009 RL 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.
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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.
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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
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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 177
and
152
).
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.
2009 RL Keyless Access System
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 ), 180
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.
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.
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2009 RL 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.
Keyless Access System
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.
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KeylessRemoteLowBattery
The batteries in the remote normally last 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
174
).
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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:
The keyless access system indicator comes on and 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.
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2009 RL The keyless access system uses an electric field to identify the remote.
If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the radio waves 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.
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Built-in key and Remote
BUILT-IN KEY
RELEASE BUTTON
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while pressing the release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the key into the remote until it clicks.
To avoid damaging the remote and the built-in key, never pull on the built-in key unless you are pressing the release button.
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2009 RL Passenger’s seat
HI
Front Seat Heaters
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.
LOW
Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:
HEATERS
Driver’s seat
RLmodels Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.
FRONT 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.
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.
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2009 RL Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
passenger’s seat
FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION ▲ SWITCHES
BUTTON
HEATERS
Driver’s seat
INDICATORS
▼
BUTTON
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.
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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 four settings in the heaters: HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.
−
−
−
▲
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
▼
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.
2009 RL To ventilate the seat, press the button. The indicator (blue) 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.
▲
▲
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
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.
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2009 RL Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
HEATERS For right outer seating position
LOW HI
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.
HEATERS For left outer seating position
The outer rear seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters.
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REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
The rear seat heater switches are located under the rear vents. The left (right) switch controls the seat heaters on left (right) outer seating position.
The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use seat heaters. Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will
2009 RL 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.
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2009 RL 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.
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.
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2009 RL 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).
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2009 RL 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).
If the windows and the
NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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2009 RL 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.
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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 187
for details.
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2009 RL 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 ).
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Parking Brake
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2009 RL Interior Convenience Items
FRONT DOOR POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
INTEGRATED SUNSHADE
POWER REAR SUNSHADE
BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST
BEVERAGE HOLDER
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ USB ADAPTER CABLE
UTILITY POCKET
GLOVE BOX/OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY
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2009 RL Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the built-in key.
The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on.
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Interior Convenience Items
RELEASE BUTTON
Your vehicle has an owner’s manual tray inside the glove box. To open the tray, push the release button up.
To close the tray, push it up.
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Beverage Holders
LID
Pull up
Press
KNOB
BOTTOM PLATE
SEPARATOR
BUTTON
BOTTOM PLATE
For a short container, put the bottom plate down, and pull up the knob to use the separator.
For a long container, press the button in the beverage holder to raise the bottom plate. Stand the separator up.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
To use the beverage holder, push the lid.
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Console Compartment
LATCH
LEVER
LEVER
The rear beverage holder is in the rear seat armrest. Open the beverage holder by pulling up on the latch on the front.
To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.
You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the lever, and lift the armrest pad.
The console compartment light is on when the light switch is in the
or
position.
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2009 RL Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visors
Do not use the sun visor extension feature over the rear view mirror.
Vanity Mirror
Make sure to slide the sun visor back to its original position before flipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.
To use a sun visor, pull it down. You can also use a sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip, and swing the sun visor toward the side window. You can extend the sun visor further by pulling it back.
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To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on when you pull up the cover.
2009 RL Accessory Power Sockets
Center console
Console compartment
LID
There are two accessory power sockets. One is located in the front of the center console. To use the power socket, push and release the lid.
The other socket is under the armrest in the console compartment storage area. To use the power socket, pull up the cover.
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
Interior Convenience Items
Front Door Pockets
LID
The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are closed while driving.
When the light switch is in the
or
position, the front door
pocket light is on.
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2009 RL Interior Convenience Items
Power Rear Sunshade
POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON
When you shift to reverse, the sunshade goes down automatically. To use it again, shift to another position, and push the button to raise it. If the sunshade stops while moving, check for and clear any obstacles, then push the button again.
With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, push the power rear sunshade button on the ceiling console to raise the rear sunshade. Push the button again to lower it.
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Integrated Sunshades
HOLDER
TAB
The hooks are intended for use only by the sunshades. Do not hang any other items on the hooks, as that could interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
To prevent the integrated sunshades from being unhooked due to winds, leave the rear windows closed while driving.
HOOK
HOLE
Each rear door has an integrated sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold the tab on the top, insert the sunshade into the holder, and pull the sunshade all the way up. Insert the holes on the sunshade into the hooks on the window frame.
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Ceiling Lights
OFF BUTTON
DOOR BUTTON
ON BUTTON
The front and rear of the ceiling have ceiling lights.
Push the ON button to turn on all the ceiling lights. Push the OFF button to turn them off.
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After pushing the DOOR button, all the lights come on when you open any door, unlock the doors with the remote or built-in key, or turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) or the ACCESSORY (I) position to the LOCK (0) position. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder.
CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS
REAR
FRONT
CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS
Push each ceiling light button to turn its light on and off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 116
2009 RL Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It fades out in about 30
seconds after the door is closed.Front
COURTESY LIGHTS
Rear
COURTESY LIGHTS
The courtesy lights between the sun visors and on the rear ceiling light panel come on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons (
) (see page
＋ −
146
or
).
Interior Lights
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2009 RL The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.
The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.
The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.
Climate Control System Climate Control Sensors Audio System
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Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Frequencies AM/FM Radio Reception Adjusting the Sound Playing the XM Satellite
Radio
...................................... Operating the Disc Changer ... Playing an iPod .......................... Playing a USB Flash Memory .................................... ..... ... ....................
Playing a Bluetooth Audio Disc Changer Error Messages iPod Error Messages USB Flash Memory Device
Device
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Protecting Your Discs Auxiliary Input Jack Remote Audio Controls Radio Theft Protection Compass System
Voice Control Basics Setting the Clock
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Features
Cruise Control . 316
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 319
HomeLink Universal............................... ..
Transceiver
AcuraLink Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Rearview Camera and Monitor
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2009 RL Climate Control System
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
PASSENGERS’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ MIRROR HEATER BUTTON
A/C BUTTON
U.S. models (Technology package model is shown)
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INTERFACE DIAL
2009 RL Interface Dial Many climate control functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.
KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR
The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.
Climate Control System
Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON (II) position.
Voice Control System The climate control system can also be operated by voice control.
Onmodelswithnavigationsystem See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details.
Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Refer to Voice Control Basics for complete details (see page ).
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Fan Control
Temperature Control Bars To select the desired temperature, push the temperature control bar up or down.
To set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature separately, push the temperature control bar up or down on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The driver and passenger can each set the temperature to the desired setting.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Press the A/C button to view the climate control display. Pushing ENTER on the interface selector turns the air conditioning on and off.
