2011 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 173

Keyless Access System 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. Protect the remote and the built-in key from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. 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. KEY NUMBER TAG Keys BUILT-IN KEYS KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES Instruments and Controls The built-in keys do not contain batteries. Always keep the remote and the built-in key away from any magnetic material. 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. The following keys come with your vehicle. Refer to page 181 for how to separate the keys. Built-in Key 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 178 ). CONTINUED 167