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Acura 2008 RL Owner's Manual

Acura 2008 RL Owner's Manual (502 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.33 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
10
Your Vehicle at a Glance
11
Driver and Passenger Safety (Seat Belts, SRS, and Child Protection)
13
Important Safety Precautions
14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
15
Protecting Adults and Teens
19
Close and Lock the Doors
19
Adjust the Front Seats
20
Adjust the Seat-Backs
21
Adjust the Head Restraints
22
Belts
23
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
24
Advice for Pregnant Women
25
Additional Safety Precautions
26
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
27
Seat Belt System Components
27
Lap/Shoulder Belt
28
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
29
Seat Belt E-Pretensioners
30
Seat Belt Maintenance
31
Additional Information about Your Airbags
32
Airbag System Components
32
How Your Front Airbags Work
35
How Your Side Airbags Work
38
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
40
How the SRS Indicator Works
40
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
41
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
41
Airbag Service
42
Additional Safety Precautions
43
All Children Must be Restrained
44
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
45
Can Pose Serious Risks
45
Protecting Children General Guidelines
46
If You Must Drive with Several Children
47
If a Child Requires Close Attention
47
Additional Safety Precautions
47
Protecting Infants and Small Children
49
Protecting Small Children
50
Selecting a Child Seat
51
Installing a Child Seat
52
With LATCH
53
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt
55
With a Tether
57
Protecting Larger Children
58
Checking Seat Belt Fit
58
Using a Booster Seat
59
Front
60
Additional Safety Precautions
61
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
62
Safety Labels
63
Instruments and Controls
65
Memory System (P
66
Homelink Buttons (P
66
Control Locations
66
Instrument Panel
67
Instrument Panel Indicators
68
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
142
Windshield Wipers and Washers
143
Turn Signals and Headlights
146
Steering Wheel Adjustments
153
Keys and Locks
155
Immobilizer System
156
Ignition Switch
157
Door Locks
158
Driving Position Memory System
166
Keyless Access System
177
Seat Heaters
184
Power Windows
187
Parking Brake
193
Interior Convenience Items
194
Power Sockets P
198
Interior Lights
202
Features ( Climate Control, Audio, Steering Wheel, Security, Cruise Control, Homelink, and Other Convenience Items )
203
Climate Control System
204
Climate Control Sensors
212
Audio System P
213
Audio System
214
Disc Changer Error Messages
240
Protecting Your Discs
241
Auxiliary Input Jack
244
Remote Audio Controls
245
Radio Theft Protection
247
Security System
282
Cruise Control
283
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
286
Homelink Universal Transceiver
301
Bluetooth Handsfreelink
315
Rearview Camera and Monitor
332
Before Driving (Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, and Cargo Loading)
333
Fuel Economy
340
Accessories and Modifications
343
Carrying Cargo
345
Driving (Engine and Transmission Operation)
351
Preparing to Drive
352
Starting the Engine
353
Automatic Transmission
355
Braking System
364
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
365
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
383
Maintenance (Minders, Fluid Checking, Minor Services, and Vehicle Storage)
391
Maintenance Minder
393
Fluid Locations
403
Engine Compartment Covers
404
Adding Engine Oil
405
Engine Coolant
408
Automatic Transmission Fluid
411
Floor Mats
422
Wiper Blades
423
Checking the Battery
433
Vehicle Storage
435
Taking Care of the Unexpected
437
Compact Spare Tire
441
If the Engine Won't Start
446
Jump Starting
448
If the Engine Overheats
450
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
454
Brake System Indicator
455
Fuse Locations
462
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
466
Technical Information (Vehicle Specifications, Tires, and Emissions Controls)
467
Identification Numbers
468
Specifications
470
Tire Labeling
474
Emissions Controls
478
Three Way Catalytic Converters
480
Emissions Testing
481
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada Only) (Warranty and Contact Information)
483
Client Service Information
484
Warranty Coverages
485
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only) (How to Order)
487
Index
489
Service Information Summary
502

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Acura 2008 RL Navigation Manual

Acura 2008 RL Navigation Manual (163 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.92 MB

Table of Contents

Navigation Manual
1
Table of Contents
2
Introduction

5
- Manual Overview
  5
- System Overview
  5
- Accessories Precautions
  6
- Important Safety Information
  6
- Map Overview
  7
  - Current Street
    7
  - Verified/Unverified Street
    7
User Agreement

9
Getting Started

11
- System Controls
  11
- Voice Control Basics
  14
  - Using the Voice Control System
    15
  - Improving Voice Recognition
    15
- Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen
  16
- Selecting an Item in a List
  16
- Entering Information
  17
- System Start-Up
  18
- Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
  19
- Remote Keyless Entry Setting
  19
- Map Screen Legend
  21
- Map Screen Description
  22
  - Zoom In/Out
    22
  - Map Scrolling
    22
- Displaying Current Location
  22
- Traffic Display Legend
  23
- Real Time Traffic Display
  24
  - Viewing Flow Data
    24
  - Viewing Incident Reports
    25
- System Function Diagram
  27
Entering a Destination

28
- By Address
  29
  - Selecting the State or Province
    29
  - Selecting the City
    29
  - Selecting the Street
    31
  - Entering the Street Number
    33
- By Address Book
  33
  - Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book
    34
- By Places
  34
- By Intersection
  40
  - Selecting the State or Province
    40
  - Selecting the City
    41
  - Selecting the Street
    42
- By Previous Destinations
  45
- By Map Input
  46
- By Today's Destinations
  48
  - Editing Today's Destination List
    49
  - Adding Destinations to the List
    49
- By Go Home
  50
Driving to Your Destination

51
- Calculate Route to Screen
  51
  - Changing the Routing Method
    52
  - Viewing the Routes
    52
  - Viewing the Destination Map
    54
- Map Screen
  54
  - Route Line
    54
  - Map Screen Legend
    55
- Guidance Screen
  56
  - Guidance Screen Legend
    56
- Distance and Time to Destination
  57
- Map Menu
  57
  - Voice Guidance Prompts
    58
- Direction List
  58
  - Exit Info
    59
  - (Freeway Exit Information)
    59
- Split Screen Guidance
  60
- Map Scale
  61
- Map Orientation
  62
- Destination Icon
  63
- Landmark and Incident Icons
  63
  - Showing Icons on the Map
    66
  - Icon Options
    66
- Going off the Route
  68
- Off-Road Tracking
  68
- Viewing/Saving the Current Location
  69
- Pop-Ups and Disclaimers
  70
- Changing the Route
  71
  - Change Route by Screen
    71
  - Cancel Current Route
    71
  - Change Routing Method
    71
  - Detour
    71
  - Avoid Streets
    72
  - Search Waypoint on Route
    72
  - Back to Current Route
    73
- Changing Your Destination
  74
  - Find Nearest (Voice Command)
    74
  - Go Home (Voice Command)
    74
Navigation System

74
Information Features

77
- Information Screen
  77
- Messages
  77
- Voice Command Help
  77
- Trip Computer
  78
- Map Legend
  79
- Calendar
  79
  - Entering Your Schedule
    80
- Key to Zagat Ratings
  81
- Calculator
  82
  - Unit Conversion
    82
- Roadside Assistance
  83
System Set-Up

84
- Setup Mode
  84
- Setup Screen (First)
  84
  - Brightness
    84
  - Contrast
    85
  - Black Level
    85
  - Volume
    85
  - Interface Dial Feedback
    85
- Guidance Prompts
  85
- Setup Screen (Second)
  86
- Personal Information
  86
  - Address Book
    87
  - Home Address
    90
  - PIN Number
    90
  - Previous Destinations
    91
- Basic Settings
  92
  - Units (Mile or Km)
    92
  - Voice Recognition Feedback
    92
  - Voice
    92
- Routing & Guidance
  93
  - Rerouting
    93
  - Unverified Area Routing
    94
  - Edit Avoid Area
    98
  - Edit Waypoint Search Area
    100
  - Guidance Mode
    101
- Clock Adjustment
  101
  - Auto Daylight
    102
  - Auto Time Zone
    102
  - Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection (Change DST Schedule)
    103
  - Time Adjustment
    103
- Vehicle
  103
  - Off-Road Tracking
    103
  - Correct Vehicle Position
    104
  - Verbal Reminder
    105
  - Color
    105
    
    Map Color
    105
    
    Menu Color
    106
    
    Switching Display Mode
    106
  - Acuralink/Messages
    109
  - System Information
    109
  - Rear View Camera
    109
    
    Rear View Camera Brightness Adjustment
    110
System Initialization

111
- Entering the Security Code
  111
- GPS Initialization
  112
- Map Matching
  112
System Limitations

113
Database Limitations

115
Client Assistance

117
- Reporting Errors
  117
- Acura Automobile Client Services
  117
- Visiting Your Dealer
  118
- Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD
  119
- Changing the DVD
  119
- PC Card
  120
Coverage Areas

121
- Map Coverage
  121
  - U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
    121
  - Canada Detailed Coverage Areas
    125
- Operation in Alaska
  130
- Operation in Hawaii
  130
  - Information Screen Differences
    131
  - Shipping a Vehicle to or from Hawaii
    132
- Frequently Asked Questions
  
  133
Troubleshooting

141
Glossary

142
Voice Command Index

145
- Global Commands
  145
- Navigation General Commands
  145
- Navigation Display Commands
  146
- Find Place Commands
  147
- Climate Control Commands
  148
- Temperature Voice Commands
  149
- Radio Voice Commands
  150
- CD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  150
- DVD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  151
- MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  151
- Information Screen Voice Commands
  152
- Setup Screen (First) Commands
  153
- On-Screen Commands
  153
  - On-Screen Spelling Assist
    154
Index

158

Acura 2008 RL Navigation Manual

Acura 2008 RL Navigation Manual (162 pages)

Honda 2008 RL

Brand: Acura | Category: Car Navigation system | Size: 7.28 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
- Manual Overview
  4
- System Overview
  4
- Accessories Precautions
  5
- Important Safety Information
  5
- Map Overview
  6
  - Current Street
    6
  - Verified/Unverified Street
    6
User Agreement

8
Getting Started

10
- System Controls
  10
- Map/Guide Button
  10
- Menu Button
  10
- Info Button
  10
- Voice Control Basics
  13
  - Using the Voice Control System
    14
  - Improving Voice Recognition
    14
- Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen
  15
- Selecting an Item in a List
  15
- Entering Information
  16
- System Start-Up
  17
- Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
  18
- Remote Keyless Entry Setting
  18
- Map Screen Legend
  20
- Map Screen Description
  21
  - Zoom In/Out
    21
  - Map Scrolling
    21
- Displaying Current Location
  21
- Traffic Display Legend
  22
- Real Time Traffic Display
  23
  - Viewing Flow Data
    23
  - Viewing Incident Reports
    24
- System Function Diagram
  26
Entering a Destination

27
- By Address
  28
  - Selecting the State or Province
    28
  - Selecting the City
    28
  - Selecting the Street
    30
  - Entering the Street Number
    32
- By Address Book
  32
  - Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book
    33
- By Places
  33
- By Intersection
  39
  - Selecting the State or Province
    39
  - Selecting the City
    40
  - Selecting the Street
    41
- By Previous Destinations
  44
- By Map Input
  45
- By Today's Destinations
  47
  - Editing Today's Destination List
    48
  - Adding Destinations to the List
    48
- By Go Home
  49
Driving to Your Destination

50
- Calculate Route to Screen
  50
  - Changing the Routing Method
    51
  - Viewing the Routes
    51
  - Viewing the Destination Map
    53
- Map Screen
  53
  - Route Line
    53
  - Map Screen Legend
    54
- Guidance Screen
  55
  - Guidance Screen Legend
    55
- Distance and Time to Destination
  56
- Map Menu
  56
  - Voice Guidance Prompts
    57
- Direction List
  57
  - (Freeway Exit Information)
    58
- Split Screen Guidance
  59
- Map Scale
  60
- Map Orientation
  61
- Destination Icon
  62
- Landmark and Incident Icons
  62
  - Showing Icons on the Map
    65
  - Icon Options
    65
- Going off the Route
  67
- Off-Road Tracking
  67
- Viewing/Saving the Current Location
  68
- Pop-Ups and Disclaimers
  69
- Changing the Route
  70
  - Change Route by Screen
    70
  - Cancel Current Route
    70
  - Change Routing Method
    70
  - Detour
    70
  - Avoid Streets
    71
  - Search Waypoint on Route
    71
  - Back to Current Route
    72
- Changing Your Destination
  73
Information Features

76
- Information Screen
  76
- Messages
  76
- Voice Command Help
  76
- Trip Computer
  77
- Map Legend
  78
- Calendar
  78
  - Entering Your Schedule
    79
- Key to Zagat Ratings
  80
- Calculator
  81
  - Unit Conversion
    81
- Roadside Assistance
  82
System Set-Up

83
- Setup Mode
  83
- Setup Screen (First)
  83
  - Brightness
    83
  - Contrast
    84
  - Black Level
    84
  - Volume
    84
  - Interface Dial Feedback
    84
- Guidance Prompts
  84
- Setup Screen (Second)
  85
- Personal Information
  85
  - Address Book
    86
  - Home Address
    89
  - PIN Number
    89
  - Previous Destinations
    90
- Basic Settings
  91
  - Units (Mile or Km)
    91
  - Voice Recognition Feedback
    91
  - Voice
    91
- Routing & Guidance
  92
  - Rerouting
    92
  - Unverified Area Routing
    93
  - Edit Avoid Area
    97
  - Edit Waypoint Search Area
    99
  - Guidance Mode
    100
- Clock Adjustment
  100
  - Auto Daylight
    101
  - Auto Time Zone
    101
  - Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection (Change DST Schedule)
    102
  - Time Adjustment
    102
- Vehicle
  102
  - Off-Road Tracking
    102
  - Correct Vehicle Position
    103
  - Verbal Reminder
    104
  - Color
    104
    
    Map Color
    104
    
    Menu Color
    105
    
    Switching Display Mode
    105
  - Acuralink/Messages
    108
  - System Information
    108
  - Rear View Camera
    108
    
    Rear View Camera Brightness Adjustment
    109
System Initialization

110
- Entering the Security Code
  110
- GPS Initialization
  111
- Map Matching
  111
System Limitations

112
Database Limitations

114
Client Assistance

116
- Reporting Errors
  116
- Acura Automobile Client Services
  116
- Visiting Your Dealer
  117
- Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD
  118
- Changing the DVD
  118
- PC Card
  119
Coverage Areas

120
- Map Coverage
  120
  - U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
    120
  - Canada Detailed Coverage Areas
    124
- Operation in Alaska
  129
- Operation in Hawaii
  129
  - Information Screen Differences
    130
  - Shipping a Vehicle to or from Hawaii
    131
- Frequently Asked Questions
  
  132
Troubleshooting

140
Glossary

141
Voice Command Index

144
- Global Commands
  144
- Navigation General Commands
  144
- Navigation Display Commands
  145
- Find Place Commands
  146
- Climate Control Commands
  147
- Temperature Voice Commands
  148
- Radio Voice Commands
  149
- CD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  149
- DVD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  150
- MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  150
- Information Screen Voice Commands
  151
- Setup Screen (First) Commands
  152
- On-Screen Commands
  152
  - On-Screen Spelling Assist
    153
Index

157

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