2011 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 215

Climate Control System Ventilation The ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then releases it through vents near the rear window. 1. Set the temperature to the lower limit. 2. Make sure the A/C is off. and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. and fresh air mode. 1. Select 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 3. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control bar. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 70 ). If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal. If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode. 1. Press the A/C button to view the climate control display. 2. Turn on the A/C by pushing ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A/C ON in the display. 3. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. . 4. Select 5. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. 6. Set the fan to the desired speed by turning the interface knob. Features 209