If I Could Change Just One Thing On My Rl It Would Be......
#82
Intermediate
Originally Posted by Treblig
I thought they did. IIRC, when installing my pedals a while back, the door was opened for while and the interior lights turned off. I closed the door and reopened it and the lights came back on.
Maybe I didn't say it correctly. I ment the map lights
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#83
Intermediate
Originally Posted by synth19
really stretching it here, but to keep this thread alive..... auto headrests up (instead of just down).
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Why would you want to put up the headrest if no one is sitting in the seats?
Unless you're one of those individuals that likes to scare the bajebees outta your passengers
#85
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Originally Posted by RL RT Joe
Maybe I didn't say it correctly. I ment the map lights ![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
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But one of the cool features of the RL is that if you hit the off light switch, all of the lights will turn off.
#86
Safety Car
Originally Posted by gdevine
Your right! My kids left the rear lights on and I didn't realize until 3 hours later when I went back into the garage. They were still on. My Audi would shut the lights off after 5 or 10 minutes so no battery drain.
But one of the cool features of the RL is that if you hit the off light switch, all of the lights will turn off.
But one of the cool features of the RL is that if you hit the off light switch, all of the lights will turn off.
In my 2G Legend, I noticed they fixed that little gotcha, by having the rear lights (map/reading lights) turn off when the ignition was turned off. You are saying that the map lights no longer turn off? I never checked that feature because the kids are now old enough that they do not play with the lights in the back...in fact, they drive themselves and are all angling to get into the driver's seat, and not the back seat.
I would expect the computer to shut it down after 30 minutes like our old mini van does! Seems like a step backward.
#87
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by RL RT Joe
+1 on the Automatic Starter !!!!
I can see my car from my office, it's parked only about 50 feet away. I would LOVE to have it toasty warm on a frigid Cleveland winter evening when I leave the office.
#88
Originally Posted by RL RT Joe
Maybe I didn't say it correctly. I ment the map lights ![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
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If I remember correctly, the lights will turn off (interior) if the doors are open after about 3 minutes. The map light will not. I also found this out the hard way but the only way you can assure that you will never have this situation, I believe, is to simply never leave the car without locking it. Locking it shuts off the lights.If you are prone to leaving the map light on, develop a habbit of locking the car when you leave and you don't have to worry about it.
#89
I'd love to have the XM info button go forward and backwards. Drove 400 miles yesterday and frequently had to cycle the button through the windows to see the song title. I generally leave it on the artist name screen. Thus, to see the song title and then to return it back to the artist name screen requires pressing the button over and over until the artist name screen shows. A simple bi-directional button like how the search button operates would be nice.
#90
Burning Brakes
I'd like the radio display to tell me which preset button is pushed. Also (and this should apply to all car radios), if I'm on one preset, pushing the same button a second time should switch to the second station assigned to that button instead of having to hit the FM or XM button again.
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#91
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by lland
I'd like the radio display to tell me which preset button is pushed. Also (and this should apply to all car radios), if I'm on one preset, pushing the same button a second time should switch to the second station assigned to that button instead of having to hit the FM or XM button again.
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#93
2014 SH Advance/2006 Tech
Better Things for RL
Night Vision Rear View Mirrors
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
#94
Safety Car
Originally Posted by sri_gondi
Night Vision Rear View Mirrors
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
#95
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by lland
How? Couldn't find it in the manual.
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If so, just keep pressing the DISPLAY button on the center stack. It will scroll through different display options. I know for a fact you can get to a screen that shows "XM X-XXX".
The X to the left of the dash is the preset, and the one to the right is the channel.
I'm not sure if that shows up for regular radio.
#98
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by lland
Yup...
Thanks. I'll play with it in the morning.
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Thanks. I'll play with it in the morning.
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Originally Posted by sri_gondi
Night Vision Rear View Mirrors
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
Also you can set how long the headlights remain on after you leave the vehicle, by entering the MID setup mode. I think options are 15 sec, 30 sec, 1min.
#100
Originally Posted by black label
There is a small plastic square with a pin hole in it just behind the lighting/moonroof switch/onstar/homelink complex. That is one of 2 ANC microphones that monitor sound. Put your finger over that while the engine is running (preferrably while on the highway) and listen to the extra noise. That extra noise is the noise that is being blocked by ANC.
ANC works be emitting inaudible frequencies to counteract audible frequencies. If the sound being blocked were doubled instead, it still would not be deafening (or damaging). You have more of a chance damaging your hearing listening to an ipod through headphones or even to your RL stereo at half volume.
ANC works be emitting inaudible frequencies to counteract audible frequencies. If the sound being blocked were doubled instead, it still would not be deafening (or damaging). You have more of a chance damaging your hearing listening to an ipod through headphones or even to your RL stereo at half volume.
#101
Going to the original question, I definitely think that there should be a high performance version (type S) . I don't care what type of engine it is as long as the car can hit 60 in less than 6 seconds and the quarter at 100mph or more. The car should also have high performance brakes (like the TL's brembo's) and the A spec suspension. If they can sell such a car at less than 60K it would definitely the elixir that RL sales need. It is hard to "sell" the RL as a luxury sport sedan when plenty of "family sedans" can use it as a whipping boy.
#102
Originally Posted by sri_gondi
Night Vision Rear View Mirrors
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
Bigger Trunk Space
Auto Power off even in Auto Mode for Head Lights to avoid Dead Battery
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles
Remove OnStar(I think it is already removed for 07 models)
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot.
Bigger Trunk Space - This is possible with a change in look, but I'd prefer a more useable space. My VW had hooks for plastic grocery bags that cost next to nothing and yet were really handy.
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles - You're talking less power, less weight (features), MUCH more expensive engine, or diesel conversion to get 3-5mpg
Remove OnStar - Why would you want this important safety feature removed? It's the reason I won't even consider buying an '07.
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot - Haven't seen a system I didn't want to permanently shut off yet. This and lane departure warning seem not to be ready for prime time yet.
#103
2014 SH Advance/2006 Tech
Originally Posted by Qest
Night Vision Rear View Mirrors - Do you mean auto-dimming side-view mirrors?
Bigger Trunk Space - This is possible with a change in look, but I'd prefer a more useable space. My VW had hooks for plastic grocery bags that cost next to nothing and yet were really handy.
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles - You're talking less power, less weight (features), MUCH more expensive engine, or diesel conversion to get 3-5mpg
Remove OnStar - Why would you want this important safety feature removed? It's the reason I won't even consider buying an '07.
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot - Haven't seen a system I didn't want to permanently shut off yet. This and lane departure warning seem not to be ready for prime time yet.
Bigger Trunk Space - This is possible with a change in look, but I'd prefer a more useable space. My VW had hooks for plastic grocery bags that cost next to nothing and yet were really handy.
Slightly better Mileage by 3-5 miles - You're talking less power, less weight (features), MUCH more expensive engine, or diesel conversion to get 3-5mpg
Remove OnStar - Why would you want this important safety feature removed? It's the reason I won't even consider buying an '07.
Improvement in Avoiding Blind Spot - Haven't seen a system I didn't want to permanently shut off yet. This and lane departure warning seem not to be ready for prime time yet.
Yes qest,
Auto dimming side View mirrors
My friend recently bought a VW Jetta. and I was surprised to see the trunk space in it. For this size car it is almost half of that Jetta
3-5 Miles May not be and expensive engine but a better tran could give us more economy like a 6 speed tran.
Onstar....Onstar people boasts that it will open the door if the keys are left inside..but my friend RL will never lock itelf if it has keys inside the car or in the trunk. And comming to rescue in case of accident...I would vote a 50% vote to it in that situation as I would imagine that I will be in a situation to call 911 via my cell phone.For this type of Build I dont think anyone would be a in a situation where they will unconsious...5* rating on all sides......Kudos to RL.
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#104
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by Qest
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Remove OnStar - Why would you want this important safety feature removed? It's the reason I won't even consider buying an '07.
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Remove OnStar - Why would you want this important safety feature removed? It's the reason I won't even consider buying an '07.
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The only way I would keep it is if I could buy a small amount of cell phone minutes that I could use in an emergency if I forgot my cell phone at home.
Happened to me once and I was lost without it, but I don't think you can have the phone service without going for a package.
#105
Three Wheelin'
I've used OnStar once, and I'd rather have it at least as an option than not have it. Hell, just the fact that they can track my car for a while after I get car jacked is worth it to me.
#106
Drifting
After driving my daughter's Jeep Commander for the last few days, I really like the convenience of the driver's seat powering back when you turn off the ignition. This would be handy in the RL along with the steering wheel powering up.
#107
Originally Posted by Rob144
Tighten the turning circle, for goodness' sake. My G2 Legend was awesome in this regard.
The RL seats couldn't get much better IMHO. Maybe if they were cooled.
Rob144
The RL seats couldn't get much better IMHO. Maybe if they were cooled.
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Yep, I will never buy an acura sedan until they tighten the turning circle. Their SUV's are on par with the competition.
#108
CLS 6MT Navi
Originally Posted by Treblig
After driving my daughter's Jeep Commander for the last few days, I really like the convenience of the driver's seat powering back when you turn off the ignition. This would be handy in the RL along with the steering wheel powering up.
My 95 Legend coupe had power wheel tilt-away when you turned off the ignition.
I don't have an RL, but I would really want cooled seats for this price range.
#110
Drifting
Originally Posted by kappa821
how come RLs dont sell that well??
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