Cool "finds" and features of the RL (Did you know.... )
09-14-2006, 10:25 PM
#121
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
I can't believe no one has posted in this thread about this particular function of the remote.
On my test drive two weeks ago, the salesman said, "watch this!" and tossed the key fob into the trunk, then tried to close it. It didn't lock, and instead bounced back up slightly. You can't lock your key in the trunk accidentally as a result! I thought that was a neat, though geeky detail.
I sure wish my TL did that!
On my test drive two weeks ago, the salesman said, "watch this!" and tossed the key fob into the trunk, then tried to close it. It didn't lock, and instead bounced back up slightly. You can't lock your key in the trunk accidentally as a result! I thought that was a neat, though geeky detail.
I sure wish my TL did that!
09-15-2006, 05:21 AM
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Some good, some bad
Nobody cares about the rear headrests, so you never get a chance to show off the nifty remote flop button.
If you forget that the tranny is in “manumatic” mode, you may overrev the engine by accident, but the car will not let you. It will hold the revs to the redline. In addition, it will downshift as necessary to prevent a stall.
Be careful of opening the windows with the remote. It will also open the sunroof. If you open the windows just a crack, you may remember to raise them later since you can tell they are open, but you may not realize until after the rainstorm that the sunroof was open since the felt liner remained closed…
The cool display that shows how much power is being sent to the outside rear wheel is basically useless. As I powered around a tight curve to push the g-load, the thing barely registered any shift. I thus took the next curve much harder (the RL has amazing cornering abilities), but the steering wheel spokes hide the display. I almost crashed into a tree trying to peek into the dash. I know, that was dumb. I also almost crashed into an oncoming car moving the headlights back and forth on the first night of driving. This car is not for the curious.
Real good find-> there is a certificate that comes with the car that refers you to a website where you can redeem it for one free promotional surround sound disc (5.1 something). I guess they want you to get hooked to the 5.1 channel music CDs, not just stereo. You take your pick of a limited selection of popular music, free.
Another freebie-> Although I have no use for Onstar (I already have a BlueTooth phone), in case of emergency you can place one free call using the Onstar phone button on the overhead panel. Only one call of 10 minutes, and I don’t know if the privilege expires. You also get one courtesy sample “assist” from Onstar even if you have not subscribed. Mine was wasted since the staff could not help me.
Have you noticed you never need to wipe off the black plastic paneling under the hood? It stays clean. This is a great car to detail. Try Zaino for a knockout look.
The seats will return to your preferred settings ONLY if you unlock the doors first. If your little wife uses the car before you and leaves the doors unlocked, you will bang your leg against the steering wheel when you get in, unless you lock and unlock prior.
You can control the volume of the HFL independently. Usually I find it excessively loud, but you can dial it down without affecting the music sound level after you hang up.
You can display the trip computer info on the big screen by pressing the “Info” button on the center console and selecting it. Using the “info” button also reveals other doodads like a calendar, a calculator, voice command help, key to Zagat ratings, and call (with a Bluetooth phone) Acura Roadside assistance.
If you forget that the tranny is in “manumatic” mode, you may overrev the engine by accident, but the car will not let you. It will hold the revs to the redline. In addition, it will downshift as necessary to prevent a stall.
Be careful of opening the windows with the remote. It will also open the sunroof. If you open the windows just a crack, you may remember to raise them later since you can tell they are open, but you may not realize until after the rainstorm that the sunroof was open since the felt liner remained closed…
The cool display that shows how much power is being sent to the outside rear wheel is basically useless. As I powered around a tight curve to push the g-load, the thing barely registered any shift. I thus took the next curve much harder (the RL has amazing cornering abilities), but the steering wheel spokes hide the display. I almost crashed into a tree trying to peek into the dash. I know, that was dumb. I also almost crashed into an oncoming car moving the headlights back and forth on the first night of driving. This car is not for the curious.
Real good find-> there is a certificate that comes with the car that refers you to a website where you can redeem it for one free promotional surround sound disc (5.1 something). I guess they want you to get hooked to the 5.1 channel music CDs, not just stereo. You take your pick of a limited selection of popular music, free.
Another freebie-> Although I have no use for Onstar (I already have a BlueTooth phone), in case of emergency you can place one free call using the Onstar phone button on the overhead panel. Only one call of 10 minutes, and I don’t know if the privilege expires. You also get one courtesy sample “assist” from Onstar even if you have not subscribed. Mine was wasted since the staff could not help me.
Have you noticed you never need to wipe off the black plastic paneling under the hood? It stays clean. This is a great car to detail. Try Zaino for a knockout look.
The seats will return to your preferred settings ONLY if you unlock the doors first. If your little wife uses the car before you and leaves the doors unlocked, you will bang your leg against the steering wheel when you get in, unless you lock and unlock prior.
You can control the volume of the HFL independently. Usually I find it excessively loud, but you can dial it down without affecting the music sound level after you hang up.
You can display the trip computer info on the big screen by pressing the “Info” button on the center console and selecting it. Using the “info” button also reveals other doodads like a calendar, a calculator, voice command help, key to Zagat ratings, and call (with a Bluetooth phone) Acura Roadside assistance.
09-15-2006, 07:55 AM
#124
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Originally Posted by lumpulus
How about a link to that website? I didn't have a a cert in my car.
09-15-2006, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by lumpulus
How about a link to that website? I didn't have a a cert in my car.
I chose Don Henley, and the first bars of the first track dropped my jaw. The sound really is much better.
09-15-2006, 09:20 AM
#126
Originally Posted by LtChemEng
Nobody cares about the rear headrests, so you never get a chance to show off the nifty remote flop button.
If you forget that the tranny is in “manumatic” mode, you may overrev the engine by accident, but the car will not let you. It will hold the revs to the redline. In addition, it will downshift as necessary to prevent a stall.
Be careful of opening the windows with the remote. It will also open the sunroof. If you open the windows just a crack, you may remember to raise them later since you can tell they are open, but you may not realize until after the rainstorm that the sunroof was open since the felt liner remained closed…
The cool display that shows how much power is being sent to the outside rear wheel is basically useless. As I powered around a tight curve to push the g-load, the thing barely registered any shift. I thus took the next curve much harder (the RL has amazing cornering abilities), but the steering wheel spokes hide the display. I almost crashed into a tree trying to peek into the dash. I know, that was dumb. I also almost crashed into an oncoming car moving the headlights back and forth on the first night of driving. This car is not for the curious.
Real good find-> there is a certificate that comes with the car that refers you to a website where you can redeem it for one free promotional surround sound disc (5.1 something). I guess they want you to get hooked to the 5.1 channel music CDs, not just stereo. You take your pick of a limited selection of popular music, free.
Another freebie-> Although I have no use for Onstar (I already have a BlueTooth phone), in case of emergency you can place one free call using the Onstar phone button on the overhead panel. Only one call of 10 minutes, and I don’t know if the privilege expires. You also get one courtesy sample “assist” from Onstar even if you have not subscribed. Mine was wasted since the staff could not help me.
Have you noticed you never need to wipe off the black plastic paneling under the hood? It stays clean. This is a great car to detail. Try Zaino for a knockout look.
The seats will return to your preferred settings ONLY if you unlock the doors first. If your little wife uses the car before you and leaves the doors unlocked, you will bang your leg against the steering wheel when you get in, unless you lock and unlock prior.
You can control the volume of the HFL independently. Usually I find it excessively loud, but you can dial it down without affecting the music sound level after you hang up.
You can display the trip computer info on the big screen by pressing the “Info” button on the center console and selecting it. Using the “info” button also reveals other doodads like a calendar, a calculator, voice command help, key to Zagat ratings, and call (with a Bluetooth phone) Acura Roadside assistance.
If you forget that the tranny is in “manumatic” mode, you may overrev the engine by accident, but the car will not let you. It will hold the revs to the redline. In addition, it will downshift as necessary to prevent a stall.
Be careful of opening the windows with the remote. It will also open the sunroof. If you open the windows just a crack, you may remember to raise them later since you can tell they are open, but you may not realize until after the rainstorm that the sunroof was open since the felt liner remained closed…
The cool display that shows how much power is being sent to the outside rear wheel is basically useless. As I powered around a tight curve to push the g-load, the thing barely registered any shift. I thus took the next curve much harder (the RL has amazing cornering abilities), but the steering wheel spokes hide the display. I almost crashed into a tree trying to peek into the dash. I know, that was dumb. I also almost crashed into an oncoming car moving the headlights back and forth on the first night of driving. This car is not for the curious.
Real good find-> there is a certificate that comes with the car that refers you to a website where you can redeem it for one free promotional surround sound disc (5.1 something). I guess they want you to get hooked to the 5.1 channel music CDs, not just stereo. You take your pick of a limited selection of popular music, free.
Another freebie-> Although I have no use for Onstar (I already have a BlueTooth phone), in case of emergency you can place one free call using the Onstar phone button on the overhead panel. Only one call of 10 minutes, and I don’t know if the privilege expires. You also get one courtesy sample “assist” from Onstar even if you have not subscribed. Mine was wasted since the staff could not help me.
Have you noticed you never need to wipe off the black plastic paneling under the hood? It stays clean. This is a great car to detail. Try Zaino for a knockout look.
The seats will return to your preferred settings ONLY if you unlock the doors first. If your little wife uses the car before you and leaves the doors unlocked, you will bang your leg against the steering wheel when you get in, unless you lock and unlock prior.
You can control the volume of the HFL independently. Usually I find it excessively loud, but you can dial it down without affecting the music sound level after you hang up.
You can display the trip computer info on the big screen by pressing the “Info” button on the center console and selecting it. Using the “info” button also reveals other doodads like a calendar, a calculator, voice command help, key to Zagat ratings, and call (with a Bluetooth phone) Acura Roadside assistance.
09-15-2006, 11:40 AM
#127
Alpha Geek
Originally Posted by LtChemEng
If you are referring to the free music CD, check the sleeve of the demo CD touting the sound system. If you can't find one still (or they didn't give you the demo CD), go to www.5point1.com. You still need the promo code in the certificate.
I chose Don Henley, and the first bars of the first track dropped my jaw. The sound really is much better.
I chose Don Henley, and the first bars of the first track dropped my jaw. The sound really is much better.
09-15-2006, 12:24 PM
#128
Originally Posted by lumpulus
Ok, just got back from lunch and found the cert! Thanks!
The disc I got was Porcupine Tree's "Deadwing." Which is simply brilliant in DTS.... wow.
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09-16-2006, 09:27 AM
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i never noticed this on any other car but never really looked for it. when u put the window up and u have your arm sticking through the window as its going up. once it touches your arm it will automatically go back down. pretty cool...
09-29-2006, 02:44 PM
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I was just messing around in diag mode and noticed a a few cool thing:
1.GPS Information screen - its updated real time so you can drive around and watch your altitude change, and see where all the satilites are.
2.Yaw Rate screen - this is also real time so you can drive around and see your yaw rate. Might be usefull if you auto-cross.
3.Function Setup, Solar Ange - This screen shows where the Sun is in the sky and what angle it is at.
Features arent very usefull but they are cool too look at and impress people with.
1.GPS Information screen - its updated real time so you can drive around and watch your altitude change, and see where all the satilites are.
2.Yaw Rate screen - this is also real time so you can drive around and see your yaw rate. Might be usefull if you auto-cross.
3.Function Setup, Solar Ange - This screen shows where the Sun is in the sky and what angle it is at.
Features arent very usefull but they are cool too look at and impress people with.
09-29-2006, 02:59 PM
#132
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Originally Posted by philgates
I was just messing around in diag mode and noticed a a few cool thing:
1.GPS Information screen - its updated real time so you can drive around and watch your altitude change, and see where all the satilites are.
2.Yaw Rate screen - this is also real time so you can drive around and see your yaw rate. Might be usefull if you auto-cross.
3.Function Setup, Solar Ange - This screen shows where the Sun is in the sky and what angle it is at.
Features arent very usefull but they are cool too look at and impress people with.
1.GPS Information screen - its updated real time so you can drive around and watch your altitude change, and see where all the satilites are.
2.Yaw Rate screen - this is also real time so you can drive around and see your yaw rate. Might be usefull if you auto-cross.
3.Function Setup, Solar Ange - This screen shows where the Sun is in the sky and what angle it is at.
Features arent very usefull but they are cool too look at and impress people with.
09-29-2006, 07:23 PM
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Yes. Look in the MID settings.
Originally Posted by Treblig
Is there a way to adjust the warning pressure level for the tire pressure monitoring system?
09-30-2006, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Treblig
Is there a way to adjust the warning pressure level for the tire pressure monitoring system?
I know there is some stuff about the tires in there but i didnt look at it that long.
10-02-2006, 09:04 PM
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INTERMITTENT wipers have a"courtesy wipe" feature when NOT placed on shortest time. When you have the wipers on and stopped at a light ....the wiper will "one wipe" when you release the brake pedal,
ONLY when in the "intermittent "
ONLY when in the "intermittent "
10-03-2006, 01:02 PM
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I'm so glad to have found this site; recently brought and 06 BLK on BLK. This thread really help a lot of my questions. Thanks guys. Now I cannot wait to go home and try out the findings.
10-31-2006, 01:30 AM
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2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
My brother who just bought an '06 TL told me this one that also works in the RL.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
11-01-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHawks
My brother who just bought an '06 TL told me this one that also works in the RL.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
11-01-2006, 04:05 PM
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Another fun thing....
When you are in the "secret behind the scenes menu (hold menu, cancel, map/guide buttons all at once)",......go to the navigation section, which is the one that shows the number of satellites and your elevation.....hold down the map/guide button and the found satellites show a number. I'm not sure what the number means, but it's fun to see.
11-01-2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by machination
So you can't close the windows with the fob like the Accord?
Originally Posted by Precision Crafted
I didn't realize that the fob on the Accord could close the windows/ sunroof the way VW does. I guess using the key is for "safty reasons". For the RL not have have a fob control feature is odd given the All Auto feature comparied to the TL's front window only All Auto feature.
Really!? Cause my wife has a 2006 Accord EX. I can open windows and moonroof but not close them using the key fob.
Can you kindly tell me how to close the windows and moonroof using the key fob?
11-01-2006, 10:33 PM
#141
Originally Posted by GoHawks
My brother who just bought an '06 TL told me this one that also works in the RL.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
You can bypass the confirmation when dialing a phone number.
For example, when calling, you usually go through this...
You: (Press talk button) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call home?
You: (Press talk button) Yes
RL: Dialing...
When the RL confirms the call, just press and hold the talk button
You: (Press talk) Call Home
RL: Would you like to call Home?
You: (Press AND HOLD talk button until it beeps)
RL: calling...
I checked the manual and it wasn't in there.
11-02-2006, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by acuralvr1
GREAT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean, it's interesting to know, but I don't see it as a big time-saver.
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11-04-2006, 01:46 PM
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I've just noticed that the trunk release lever (located inside the trunk) does "Glow in the dark"...how cool. A nice (life saving) feature if ever get locked in the trunk. I guess we will never see mob guys driving around RLs in the movies. 
11-04-2006, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jkuniverse
I've just noticed that the trunk release lever (located inside the trunk) does "Glow in the dark"...how cool. A nice (life saving) feature if ever get locked in the trunk. I guess we will never see mob guys driving around RLs in the movies.
Its got to be illuminated so kids can get out
11-04-2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sotiri
Thats mandated by federal law.
Its got to be illuminated so kids can get out
Its got to be illuminated so kids can get out
11-04-2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jkuniverse
It must be a new law as I've seen other cars have the lever but never seen it illuminated or glow in the dark.
It is a law. Even the cheapest Kia has this.
11-07-2006, 04:52 PM
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I learned this on my TL, but it works on the RL as well. If you hold down the eject button, it will eject all of your cd's! It's really convenient for when i'm switching cars in a hurry!
11-07-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by legendguy
Not really a feature, but I noticed today a piece of wood I had not noticed before. There is a small swatch of real wood just above the coin holder (below the nav console). This is probably more noticeable on light colored interiors, but mine is ebony. For my tastes, more real wood is better!
11-07-2006, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by legendguy
Not really a feature, but I noticed today a piece of wood I had not noticed before. There is a small swatch of real wood just above the coin holder (below the nav console). This is probably more noticeable on light colored interiors, but mine is ebony. For my tastes, more real wood is better!
11-22-2006, 05:40 AM
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Interior Lights:
If you have turned the interior lights on with the Main "On" button on the front roof console you can then individually turn off any light throughtout the car.
When you turn "Off" the lights with front roof console all go out.
If someone has turned on a maplight anywhere in the car you can turn it out by hitting the Main "Off" button on the front roof console without having to push the individual maplight button.
If you have turned the interior lights on with the Main "On" button on the front roof console you can then individually turn off any light throughtout the car.
When you turn "Off" the lights with front roof console all go out.
If someone has turned on a maplight anywhere in the car you can turn it out by hitting the Main "Off" button on the front roof console without having to push the individual maplight button.
11-22-2006, 05:22 PM
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What would you do If your fob battery goes dead how would you start the car? Answer, at the bottom of the ignation switch there is a hole, you stick your key into this hole and the cover comes right off. You then use your key to start the car. Nice idea from Acura
12-08-2006, 07:15 PM
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Ask your NAV system, "Are we there, yet?"
It will change to show the complete route. I prefer to think this was a "Look. Here's where you're at," answer. I don't know if it was intended in that vein. If *I* had programmed the system (and wanted to be nice in my response), I would have had it respond with the "How far to destination?" answer...
It will change to show the complete route. I prefer to think this was a "Look. Here's where you're at," answer. I don't know if it was intended in that vein. If *I* had programmed the system (and wanted to be nice in my response), I would have had it respond with the "How far to destination?" answer...
12-08-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bmerton
Ask your NAV system, "Are we there, yet?"
It will change to show the complete route. I prefer to think this was a "Look. Here's where you're at," answer. I don't know if it was intended in that vein. If *I* had programmed the system (and wanted to be nice in my response), I would have had it respond with the "How far to destination?" answer...
It will change to show the complete route. I prefer to think this was a "Look. Here's where you're at," answer. I don't know if it was intended in that vein. If *I* had programmed the system (and wanted to be nice in my response), I would have had it respond with the "How far to destination?" answer...
once you have a route programmed in, you can use the command 'display entire route'
12-09-2006, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by johnhayd
once you have a route programmed in, you can use the command 'display entire route'
12-27-2006, 11:41 PM
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Cruise feature
On ACC-equipped 2006 and 2007 RLs, with ACC active you can increase or decrease the cruise speed by 1 mph or 5 mph increments. Quick tap = 1 mph, hold the button down for ~ 1 sec = 5 mph. Not sure if this works on the regular cruise--I suspect it does.
Cool!!
Cool!!