ECU Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Guide

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 115
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 123
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 124
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 125
Security System................................ 128
Immobilizer System .......................... 128Security System Alarm...................... 128
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 130Opening and Closing the Moonroof
....... 132
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 133
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 137
Daytime Running Lights ................... 140
Wipers and Washers ........................ 141
Brightness Control ........................... 144
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...145
Driving Position Memory System ...... 146
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 148Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 149
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 149
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 150
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 152
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 159
Interior Lights .................................. 159
Interior Convenience Items .............. 161
Climate Control System................... 177
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 177
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......185

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uThe beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■
Using the Remote Transmitter
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 159
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
LED
Unlock
ButtonLock
Button

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
118Controls
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the vehicle
Press the door lock button on the front or
rear
* door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■
Using the Keyless Access System
1Using the Keyless Access System•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 lock/unlock the doors if a person who
is carrying it is within range.•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.•If you grip a front or rear
* door handle wearing
gloves, the door sensor may be slow to respond or
may not respond by unlocking the doors.
•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 447
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
Models with door lock buttons
on the all doorsModels with door lock buttons
on the front doors
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models

128Controls
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

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.
■
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

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■Reactivating the audio system
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you set the power mode to ACCESSORY, you will be requested to enter the
audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, Enter PIN Code appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM. If you
enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not
enter code correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying
again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number, but not the security code, in this owner’s
manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com.U.S. models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■
iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod® (5th generation)
iPod classic® 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic® 120GB (launch in 2008)iPod classic® 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano® (1st to 6th generation) launch in 2010iPod touch® (1st to 4th generation) launch in 2010iPhone® 3G/iPhone® 3GS/iPhone® 4/iPhone® 4S
■
USB Flash Drives
1iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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uuCustomized Featuresu
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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing“Trip B” Reset Timing

Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning DistanceACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*

Turn by Turn Display
*
Default
Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash


Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off TimerAuto Light Sensitivity
Key And Remote Unlock ModeKeyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock Timer
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock


Vehicle
Settings
Meter
SetupDriver
Assist
System
SetupKeyless
Access
SetupLighting
SetupDoor
Setup
Keyless Access Beep
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
*
Blind Spot Info
*
Auto Tilt & TelescopicAuto Seatbelt Tension
*

Auto Folding Door Mirror
*
Driving
Position
Setup
* Not available on all models

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Display
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness synchronizes
with the instrument panel brightness.
On
*1/Off
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information screen.
—
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information
screen.
—
Sound/
Beep
Volume
Changes the volume of the audio speakers.
—
Interface Dial Feedback
Sets if and when the system reads aloud a
selection made using the Interface Dial.
On
*1/Off/Auto
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the system automatically reads
out messages, and, if selected, whether only
when driving.
On/Off/Auto
*1
Verbal Reminder
Turns the verbal reminders on and off.
On
*1/Off
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 293
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 295
Random/Fixed
*1