2012 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 201

Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment LATCH LEVER LEVER Instruments and Controls The rear beverage holder is in the rear seat armrest. Open the beverage holder by pulling up on the latch on the front. To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest. To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches. The console compartment light comes on when the parking lights are on. You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the lever, and lift the armrest pad. 195