heater Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Manual

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 148)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 133)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 376)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button
(P 368)
❙Parking Sensor System Button
* (P 399)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button
* (P 395)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual❙Audio/Information Screen
(P 203)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(P 194)❙Audio System
(P 188)
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 94)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 95)
❙Climate Control System
(P 177)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 145)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons
* (P 172)
❙Headlight Washer Button
* (P 143)
❙Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Buttons
* (P 173)

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
172Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heaters in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
■
Front Seat Heaters
*
1Front Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater - The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Seat ventilation - The HI setting ventilates
the seats faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heaters in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
■
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
*
1Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
*
Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is OFF. Under such
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
174Controls
If the power mode is in ON: The HI setting
heats the seats faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heaters in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■
Rear Seat Heaters
*
1Rear Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■
Sunglasses Holder
1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models

342Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
uThe electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2.Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2Immobilizer System P. 128
Electric Parking
Brake SwitchBrake Pedal

486
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Main Fuse
150 A
2
Horn & Hazard
30 A
R/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA RLY 30 A
RFC 50 A
R/B Main 3 50 A
AS F/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA Motor 40 A
Heater Motor 40 A
3
R/B Main 1
60 A
DR F/B Main 1
60 A
AS F/B Main 1
60 A
IG Main 1
30 A
DR F/B Main 2
60 A
IG Main 2
30 A
Left Precision All Wheel
Steer
40 A
Rear Defroster
40 A
4 ST MG 30 A
5
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
6 Right Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7
Injector
20 A
8 Hazard 15 A
9
−
−
10 − −
Located near the + terminal on the battery.
Push the tabs to open the box.■Circuit protected and fuse rating11
Horn
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected
Amps
EPS
80 A

488
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.■
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
BoxFuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Front Seat Heaters/AVS
20 A
3
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
4
Front Passenger’s Lumbar
Support
7.5 A
5
−
−
6
−
−
7
Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
10
−
−
11
Fly Start
15 A
12
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
13
Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket)
20 A
14
AS ECU
7.5 A
15
Glove Box
7.5 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
19
SRS1
10 A
*1:Except ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models
*2:ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models20
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
21
−
−
22
e-pretensioner
*
(7.5 A)
23
−
−
24
SRS2
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Right e-pretensioner
*
(20 A)
27
Heated Steering Wheel
*
10 A
28
Audio AMP
30 A
*1
40 A
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

512Index
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows.................................................. 183
Devices that Emit Radio Waves................ 499
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 420
Directional Signals (Turn Signal).............. 136
Door Mirrors............................................. 150
Doors......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ......................................... 10, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 440
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Driving....................................................... 335
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Braking .................................................... 384
Cruise Control ......................................... 352
Shifting Gear ........................................... 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 448
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 483
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 483
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375
Emergency................................................ 490
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 501
Engine....................................................... 498
Coolant ................................................... 424
Jump Starting .......................................... 475
Oil ........................................................... 419
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 418
Engine Coolant......................................... 424
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 425
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 424
Overheating ............................................ 479
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil................................................. 419
Adding .................................................... 421
Checking................................................. 420
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 412
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 481
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 419
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 133
e-pretensioners........................................... 32EPS (Electric Power Steering) System........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning).......................... 451
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 448
Oil .......................................................... 422
Flat Tire..................................................... 455
Floor Mats................................................ 450
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 426
Brake ...................................................... 427
Engine Coolant ....................................... 424
Windshield Washer ................................. 427
Foot Brake................................................ 386
Forward Collision Warning (FCW).......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS).................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation.............................................. 173
Front Seats................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel..................................................... 16, 403
Economy................................................. 405
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100

513Index
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Range ..................................................... 100
Recommendation............................ 403, 496
Refueling ................................................ 403
Fuel Economy........................................... 405
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 16, 404
Fuses......................................................... 485
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 489
Locations ................................ 485, 487, 488GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 405
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Information............................................. 403
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 403
Gauges........................................................ 94
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 347
Glass (care)............................................... 452
Glove Box................................................. 161HHandling the Unexpected....................... 453
HandsFreeLink® (HFL).............................. 287
Auto Answer .......................................... 302Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 304
Automatic Transferring ............................ 302
Displaying Messages ................................ 322
Editing User Name ................................... 301
HFL Buttons ............................................. 287
HFL Menus .............................................. 289
HFL Status Display ................................... 288
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 288
Making a Call .......................................... 313
Options During a Call .............................. 319
Phone Setup ............................................ 293
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 308
Receiving a Call ....................................... 318
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 320
Ring Tone ................................................ 303
Roadside Assistance ................................. 326
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 321
Speed Dial ............................................... 305
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 300
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 298
Use Contact Photo .................................. 303
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio................... 228
Hazard Warning Button............................... 2
Head Restraints......................................... 155
Headlight Washers................................... 143
Headlights................................................. 137
Aiming .................................................... 428
Automatic Operation ............................... 138
Dimming ......................................... 137, 140Operating................................................ 137
Heated Steering Wheel............................ 171
Heaters (Seat)........................... 172, 173, 174
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 287
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System............................. 344
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 285
IIdentification Numbers............................ 498
Engine and Transmission ......................... 498
Vehicle Identification ............................... 498
Illumination Control
Buttons ................................................... 144
Immobilizer System.................................. 128
Indicator.................................................... 77
Indicators.................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) ..................................... 81, 355
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 74
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 70, 387
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 69, 387
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 83, 379
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 70
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 482
Charging System ............................... 71, 481
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 353
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 352

515Index
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 411
Oil .......................................................... 420
Precautions ............................................. 408
Radiator .................................................. 425
Remote Transmitter ................................ 447
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 428
Safety ..................................................... 409
Service Items ........................................... 414
Tires........................................................ 437
Transmission Fluid ................................... 426
Under the Hood ...................................... 416
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 482
Map Lights................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit............................... 339
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 94
Mirrors...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 406
Moonroof................................................. 132
MP3................................................... 225, 249
Multi-Information Display......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 402
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 498
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine)....................................... 419, 497
Adding .................................................... 421
Checking ................................................. 420
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 412
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 481
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 419, 497
Viscosity .......................................... 419, 497
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 492
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 417
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display.................... 99
Overheating.............................................. 479
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 350
Pandora®................................................... 247
Panic Mode............................................... 129
Parking...................................................... 397
Parking Brake........................................... 384
Parking Sensor System............................. 398Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 50
Passing Indicators..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade.............................. 175
Power Windows....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving....................... 345
Rain ........................................................ 345
Precision All Wheel Steer System............ 377
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 455
RRadiator.................................................... 425
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 217
Radio (XM®).............................................. 222
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 219
Range........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 219
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 501
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial............... 184
Rearview Mirror....................................... 149
Refueling.................................................. 403
Fuel Guage................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 403, 496
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations............................... 382, 440, 499
Remote Transmitter................................. 117