hood Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 125 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 177Audio Error Messages P. 254 General Information on the Audio System P. 260
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 287 AcuraLink®
* P. 327
When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 384 Parking Your Vehicle P. 397
Fuel Economy P. 405 Accessories and Modifications P. 406Maintenance Under the Hood P. 416 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 428
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 437 Battery P. 446 Remote Transmitter Care P. 447
Cleaning P. 449Engine Does Not Start P. 472 Jump Starting P. 475 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 478
Fuses P. 485 Emergency Towing P. 490 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 491
Refueling P. 493Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 499 Reporting Safety Defects P. 500
Authorized Manuals P. 505 Client Service Information P. 506
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 187
Driving
P. 335
Maintenance
P. 407
Handling the Unexpected
P. 453
Information
P. 495
Index
P. 510

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P 130)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 417)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P 487)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P 347)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 150)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 123)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P 404)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 384)❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 488)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 190)
❙USB Port
(P 189)
❙Memory Buttons
(P 147)
❙SET Button
(P 147)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 149)
❙SPORT Button
(P 351)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 387)

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 416)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 141, 434)
❙Tires
(P 437, 455)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 117)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 150)
❙Headlights
(P 137, 428)
❙Front Side Marker Lights
(P 136, 430)
❙How to Refuel
(P 404)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 433)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 127)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 125)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 402)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 431)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 431)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 431)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P 136, 429)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 432)
❙Rear Licence Plate Lights
(P 433)
❙Taillights
(P 432)

17Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 407)
Under the Hood
(P 416)
●Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, push up the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 428)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 434)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 437)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P 453)
Flat Tire
(P 455)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 481)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Engine Won’t Start
(P 472)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 485)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 479)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 490)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of AirbagsYour vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
•Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
•Driver’s knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column.
•Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
•Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.Front Airbags (SRS)The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.■
Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether the seat belts are latched, and/or
other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

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uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system
includes a seat position sensor.
If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors.
Although we recommend against carrying an
infant or small child in front, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically
turn off the passenger’s front airbag.■
Advanced Airbags
1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver’s seating position.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:•Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.•Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.•Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.•All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat
belts properly.•Do not place any cover over the passenger’s side
dashboard.
Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's
seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
2Floor Mats P. 450
Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags
Safe Driving
Side Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags
equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy
in a rollover or a moderate-to-severe side
impact.■
Housing Locations
1Side Curtain Airbags
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners.
The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, and
the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are
no passengers on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage■
OperationDeployed Side Curtain Airbag

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
56Safe Driving
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.■Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
•The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
•The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.■
Selecting a Child Seat
1Selecting a Child Seat
Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.
LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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.