lights Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Guide

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver's door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the
switch is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■
Headlight Integration with Wipers
*
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Lighting Control
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Bright
Dark
1Headlight Integration with Wipers
*
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running LightsThe low beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The headlight switch is AUTO, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The low beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch
is turned on, or when the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker
outside.
1Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in than when it is in
AUTO. In AUTO, if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.U.S. models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode sets to ON.
■
Headlight Washers
*
1Headlight Washers
*
The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer
Button* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+
or
(-
button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the
(+
button.
To dim: Press the
(-
button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.
Pushing or rolling the right selector wheel switches
the display.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
(+ Button
(- ButtonModels with
navigation
system
Models without
navigation
system

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.
■
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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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless whether
the doors are open or closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless
whether the doors are open or closed.
■
Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.• When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any doors open, the interior lights go off
after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
On

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
160Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
■
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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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
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.
■
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

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
162Controls
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.
■
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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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
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.