2011 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 217

Climate Control System 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. Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out. Rear Ventilation The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when the fan mode is in the or position. You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the tab on each vent up-and-down and side-to-side. You can also open or close the vents with the dial between them. To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging. Features 211