battery Acura RLX 2015 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety 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. 253General Information on the Audio System P. 259
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 286 AcuraLink ®
* P. 326
When Driving P. 340 Braking P. 385Parking Your Vehicle P. 398
Fuel Economy P. 406 Accessories and Modifications P. 407Maintenance Under the Hood P. 418 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 430
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 439 Battery P. 448 Remote Transmitter Care P. 449
Cleaning P. 451Engine Does Not Start P. 474 Jump Starting P. 477 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 480
Fuses P. 487 Emergency Towing P. 492 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 493
Refueling P. 495Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 501 Reporting Safety Defects P. 502
Authorized Manuals P. 507 Client Service Information P. 508
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 187
Driving
P. 333
Maintenance
P. 409
Handling the Unexpected
P. 455
Information
P. 497
Index
P. 512

19Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 409)
Under the Hood
(P 418)
● 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 430)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 436)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 439)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P 455)
Flat Tire
(P 457)
● 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 483)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Engine Won’t Start
(P 474)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 487)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 481)
● 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 492)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation systemIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 503
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 484
Charging
System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 483

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again wit h the
system message indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 429
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now /SERVICE
DUE NOW and Maintenance Past Due /SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 415
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 481
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.
●Stop in a safe place in
(P
. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 448
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging Syste m Indicator Comes On P. 483

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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and manually start the
engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 475
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 449
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.
●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 475
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 340
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P
.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:■Keyless access remoteUse the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors
and to open the trunk.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the keyless
access remote until it clicks.■
Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 128
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apa rt except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Built-in Key Release Knob

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
116Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal StrengthThe vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.■
Key Number Tag
1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two
years. This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrica l appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/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.
u Some 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. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 449
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 102, 263
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