Ignition Switch - Acura 2011 RL Owner's Manual

Ignition Switch

You can insert or
LOCK (0) −
remove the built-in key only in this
position. To turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position, the shift
lever must be in Park, and you must
push the knob or built-in key in
slightly.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the ignition switch. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or
right as you turn the ignition switch.
ACCESSORY (I) You can
−
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, an
''ACCESSORY (I) POSITION''
message is shown on the multi-
information display.
This is the normal
ON (II) −
ignition switch position when driving.
Several of the indicators on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON
(II) position.
START (III) Use this position
−
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the ignition switch.
If you open the driver's door and
leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
beeper, and a message appears on
the multi-information display
according to the ignition switch
position. When the ignition switch is
in the ACCESSORY (I) 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.