Shift Acura RLX 2014 User Guide

uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
102Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.â– How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the right selector wheel while the
power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop.
Push the right selector wheel.â– 
Customized Features
1Customized Features
To customize other features, roll the right selector
wheel.
2List of customizable options P. 105
2Example of customization settings P. 110
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings: Shift to
(P.
Customizing is also available from the audio/
information screen.
You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the
multi-information display while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu.
2Customized Features P. 264
Right Selector Wheel
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.
Models with
navigation
system
Models without
navigation
system
Multi-information Display: Goes to Vehicle Settings.

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.With Vehicle Speed
*1/Shift
from P/Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/All Doors
When Shifted To Park/All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On
*1/Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.90sec/60sec/30sec
*1
Auto Folding Door
Mirror
*
Changes how you can fold the door mirrors.Auto Fold With Keyless
*1/
Manual Only
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Buttonâ– 
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the multi-information
display.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 473
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off. The steering wheel
is locked. The power to all electrical components
is turned off.
Press the button without the shift lever in
(P.
Shift to
(P then press the button. Press the button. Without depressing
the brake pedalACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on. Indicator in the
button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY). Operate
the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on. All electrical
components can be used. Indicator

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in
(P
and the power
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
â– 
Automatic Power Off
â– 
Power Mode Reminder

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.â– High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.â– Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.â– Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.â– Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
•The shift lever is moved out of
(P
.
•The parking brake is released.
•The vehicle starts to move.
â– 
Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will
sound when you open the driver’s door.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 77
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the headlights. If you find a
significant change in the vertical angle of the
headlights, there may be a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1.Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the
door mirrors to the desired position.
2.Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3.Press memory button
(1
or
(2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
uOnce the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1.Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Press a memory button ((1
or
(2
).
uYou will hear the beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the door
mirrors will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beep, and the
indicator light stays on.
â– 
Storing a Position in Memory
1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
SET Button Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2â– 
Recalling the Stored Position
1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:•Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or
(2).
•Adjust the seat, the steering wheel or the door
mirror position.•Shift into any position except
(P.
Memory Buttons

149Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you. Press the auto button to turn this
function on and off. When activated, the auto
indicator comes on.
â– 
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 1521Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Auto Button Indicator
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.â– Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.â– Folding door mirrors
*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
(R
; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R
.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector
Switch
Folding Button
Adjustment
Switch
â– 
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorSlide the selector switch to left
or right to tilt down either side
door mirror.* Not available on all models

264Features
Customized FeaturesUse the audio/information screen to customize certain features.â– How to customize
Select your desired setting item by pressing the SETTINGS button, then rotating
while the power mode is ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Press .
1Customized Features
When you customize setting, make sure that the
vehicle is at a complete stop and shift to
(P.
To customize other features, rotate , move , ,
or , and press .
2List of customizable options P. 271
SETTINGS Button
Audio/Information Screen

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsDoor
SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift from P/Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.All Doors When
Driver’s Door Opens*1/
All Doors When
Shifted to Park/All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote.Driver Door
*1/All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On
*1/Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
Auto Folding Door Mirror
*
Changes how you can fold the door mirrors.
Auto Fold With
Keyless
*1/Manual Only
Wiper
SetupWiper Action
*
Changes the setting for the automatic
intermittent wipers in the AUTO position.Rain Sensing
*1/
Intermittent/Speed
Sensitive
Front Wiper Action
*
Changes the setting for the wipers in the INT
position.Speed Sensitive
*1/
Intermittent
* Not available on all models