Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Manual

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Fully insert the key and turn it.■Locking the front doors
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.■Locking the rear doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle, and
any door is open.■
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
Lock
Unlock
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Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.■Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
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Using the Lock Tab
1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.
To UnlockLock TabTo Lock

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Pull the front door inner handle.
uThe door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.
uThis setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the multi-information display or audio/information screen.
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Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2Childproof Door Locks P. 123
Inner Handle

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
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Using the Master Door Lock Switch
1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock either front door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
To Lock
Master Door Lock Switch
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Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Unlock
Lock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/UnlockingYour vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.■
Auto Door Locking
■
Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen or multi-information display.
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Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way.
uIf it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.
uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Using the Trunk Release Button
Pressing the trunk release button on the
driver’s door.2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 492
Trunk Release Button

uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Remote Transmitter
126Controls
Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 492Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the keyless access remote.
uA beeper will sound.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.•A person who is not carrying the keyless access
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.•Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.
Trunk
Release
Button
Trunk
Release
Button

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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuEmergency Trunk Opener
Controls
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Pull the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
1Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
Lever

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Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood, or doors are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter, or keyless access system.■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access remote. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The hood and trunk are closed.
•All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless
access system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote
transmitter, or you grab either front door
* or any door
* handle while carrying the
keyless access remote, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system indicator
goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.■
Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release button on
the driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button* Not available on all models