Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Manual

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The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
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Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the (map light) button.
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Interior Convenience Items
Press the release button to open the glove
box.■Removal shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removal shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Release ButtonTab
Shelf

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You can lock the glove box, trunk, and/or
navigation
*/audio system, entering a PIN code
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
To lock:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Valet.
3.Select the item you want to be PIN-
protected from the locked area, then select
OK.
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Valet Mode
1Valet Mode
If you need to give the key to someone else, lock the
trunk pass-through cover first, and give the keyless
access remote without a built-in key as a valet key.
2Trunk Pass-through Cover P. 170
Locked Area
* Not available on all models

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4.The previous code is displayed. Select OK.
uYou will receive a confirmation message
on the display. Select OK.
When you enter the PIN code for the first time
or if you want to change the code:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Valet.
3.Select the item you want to be PIN-
protected from the locked area, then select
OK.
4.Enter your selected four-digit PIN code,
then select OK.
5.You will be asked to enter the same four-
digit PIN code again. Enter, then select OK.
uYou will receive a confirmation message
on the display. Select OK.
To unlock:
1.Select Valet.
2.Select Unlock.
3.Enter the four-digit PIN code you have
previously selected, then select OK.
1Valet Mode
The PIN code entering screen also appears when you
press:•The glove box open button•The trunk release button on the driver's door, on
the trunk, or on the remote
While the glove box or the trunk is PIN-protected.
If you have locked all the items of the locked area, the
PIN code entering screen appears with the power
mode in ACCESSORY.
You can cancel the valet mode when you manually
open the trunk.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 492
If you have only set Navi, Phone, Audio PIN-
protected but forgot your four-digit PIN code, you
need to go to a dealer to have the set valet mode
reset.

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Your vehicle has a multi-function center
console. It includes a storage compartment,
an armrest, and a sliding tray.
Push the button on either side of the console
compartment to open the console
compartment.
You can put small items in the sliding tray
located in the console compartment lid. To
use the tray, push the button, then slide the
console compartment lid out fully. To close
the lid, push the button. It is automatically slid
back.
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Console Compartment
1Console Compartment
The console compartment light comes on when the
parking lights are on.
Button
Sliding
Tray
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Slide the lid using release knob to use the
center pocket.
To close it, push the release knob. It is
automatically slid back.
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Center Pocket
Knob

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■Front seat beverage holders
Press the raised detent to open the lid. To
close the lid, push it down until it latches.■Rear seat beverage holders
The rear beverage holders are in the rear seat
armrest. Open the beverage holders by pulling
the latch up on the front.
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Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Push
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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (center pocket)
Open the lid and the cover to use it.■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
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Accessory Power Sockets
1Accessory Power SocketsNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power sockets are designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
There is a coat hook on the door pillar of both
sides.
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Coat Hooks
1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
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The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.
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Cargo Hooks
1Cargo Hooks
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 339
HookHook