2010 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 214

Climate Control System To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows . The system 1. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. . 2. Select 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. To clear the windshield faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to it. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select. In AUTO mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver's side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control bars. You will see AUTO in the display if the climate mode is selected. The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When you change the fan speed, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at the selected speed. Features 211 2010 RL