seats Acura RLX 2015 Owner's Guide

Index
512Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 407
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 167
AcuraLink .................................................. 326
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 81, 353
Additives Coolant ................................................... 426
Engine Oil ................................................ 421
Washer .................................................... 429
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 421
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 158
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 149
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Temperature .............................................. 99
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 378
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 185
Sensors .................................................... 186 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Air Pressure ....................................... 440, 499
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 192
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound................................ 206
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 190
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 259
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 191
Recommended CDs ................................. 260
Recommended Devices............................ 262
Remote Controls ..................................... 192 Security Code ......................................... 191
Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 191
USB Flash Drives...................................... 262
USB Port ................................................. 189
Authorized Manuals ................................ 507
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 124
Customize ...................................... 108, 276
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Indicator ........................................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 69, 388
Automatic Lighting .................................. 138
Automatic Transmission .......................... 344
Creeping................................................. 344
Fluid ....................................................... 428
Kickdown ............................................... 344
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 346
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 480
Shifting ................................................... 345
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 190
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery...................................................... 448
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 483
Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 448
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 449

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Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 379
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 251
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 286
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Brake Assist System................................. 391
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Foot Brake .............................................. 387
Parking Brake.......................................... 385
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red) Indicator ........................................... 68, 484
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 379
Bulb Replacement .................................... 430
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 434
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 433
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 435
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 432
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 431
Headlights .............................................. 430
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 435
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 435
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 433 Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 432
Taillights .................................................. 434
Bulb Specifications ................................... 498
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo .................................. 335, 337
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 165
Certification Label .................................... 500
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 483
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 453
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 451
Client Service Information ....................... 508Climate Control System
............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 185
Sensors ................................................... 186
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock .......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 392
Coat Hooks ............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 392
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 468, 499
Console Compartment ............................. 164
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 344
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 166
Customized Features ........................ 102, 263
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 140
Dead Battery ............................................. 477

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 184
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 501
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 422
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 ......................................... 12, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 442
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 333
Automatic Transmission ........................... 344
Braking .................................................... 385
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 376
Emergency ................................................ 492
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 503
Engine ....................................................... 500
Coolant ................................................... 426
Jump Starting .......................................... 477
Oil ........................................................... 421
Starting ................................................... 340
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 420
Engine Coolant ......................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil ................................................. 421
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 421
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
e-pretensioners ........................................... 32 EPS (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) .......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 450
Oil .......................................................... 424
Flat Tire ..................................................... 457
Floor Mats ................................................ 452
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 428
Brake ...................................................... 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 426
Windshield Washer ................................. 429
Foot Brake ................................................ 387
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 173
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 18, 404
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100

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Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 485
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 372
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 483
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 381, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 484
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 349
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 376
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 377
Information ............................................... 497
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144 Interface Dial
............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 471
Jump Starting ........................................... 477KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 344LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 371
Language (HFL) ........................................ 287
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 137, 430
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 430
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 337
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 120
Low Battery Charge ................................. 483
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 337
Lumbar Support ....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 409
Battery .................................................... 448
Brake Fluid .............................................. 429
Cleaning ................................................. 451
Climate Control System .......................... 450
Coolant .................................................. 426

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ReplacementBattery..................................................... 449
Bulbs ....................................................... 430
Fuses ....................................... 487, 489, 490
Tires ........................................................ 445
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 436
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 502
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 99
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ........................... 150
Right Selector Wheel .................... 95, 97, 102SSafe Driving................................................. 25
Safety Check ................................................ 29
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 32
Checking ................................................... 36
e-pretensioners .......................................... 32
Fastening ................................................... 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder ............................................. 31, 73
Warning Indicator ................................ 31, 73
Seat Heaters .............................. 172, 173, 174
Seats .......................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................. 152 Front Seats .............................................. 152
Seat Heaters ............................ 172, 173, 174
Security System ......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
Select Lever ......................................... 17, 345
Operation.......................................... 17, 346
Releasing................................................. 480
Won’t Move ............................................ 480
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 347
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 348
Setting the Clock ...................................... 114
Shift Lever ........................................... 17, 345
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 72, 346
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 17, 345
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 221
Snow Tires ................................................. 447
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 468, 499
Spark Plugs ............................................... 498
Specifications ............................................ 498
Specified Fuel ................................... 404, 498
SPORT Mode ............................................. 349
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 81, 349
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Does Not Start......................................... 474
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 133 Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Stopping ................................................... 398
Summer Tires ............................................ 447
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 133
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
TTemperature Sensor................................ 186
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 457
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 381
Indicator ........................................... 76, 486
Tires .......................................................... 439
Air Pressure..................................... 440, 499
Chains .................................................... 447
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 439
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 457
Inspection ............................................... 439
Labeling .................................................. 440
Regulations ............................................. 442
Rotation.................................................. 446
Spare (Optional) .............................. 468, 499
Summer .................................................. 447
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 457
Wear Indicators....................................... 444