light 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

4Quick 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 377)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button
(P 369)
❙Parking Sensor System Button
* (P 400)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button
* (P 396)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual❙Audio/Information Screen
(P 202)
❙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)

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❙Wipers/Washers
(P 141)
❙Audio Remote Controls
(P 192)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 136, 137)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P 348)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P 348)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Voice Control Buttons
(P 208)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 286)
❙Brightness Control
(P 144)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
* (P 350)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
* (P 353)
❙TRIP Button
(P 96, 98)
❙Distance Button
* (P 359)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
* (P 372)
❙Right Selector Wheel
(P 95, 97)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button
* (P 171)
* Not available on all models

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❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 48)
❙Seat Belts
(P 30)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 61)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)
❙Rear Seat
❙Front Seat
(P 152)
❙Coat Hook
(P 168)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch (P 132)❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 174)❙Power Rear Sunshade
Button
* (P 175)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
8Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 418)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 141, 436)
❙Tires
(P 439, 457)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 117)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 150)
❙Headlights
(P 137, 430)
❙Front Side Marker Lights
(P 136, 432)
❙How to Refuel
(P 405)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 435)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 127)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 125)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 403)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 433)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 433)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 433)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P 136, 431)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 434)
❙Rear Licence Plate Lights
(P 435)
❙Taillights
(P 434)

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Instrument Panel
(P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 94)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 95)
/System Indicators
(P 68)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge Security
System
Alarm
IndicatorFuel
Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Gear Position Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator
*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Brake System
TM
( CMBS
TM) Indicator
*
Precision All Wheel
Steer System Indicator
Forward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
Models without
navigation system
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS ) Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada

11Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 113)
Clock
(P 114)
The navigation
*/audio system receives
signals from GPS satellites, updating the
clock automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
a
Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Setting the Clock (P 114)
b
Rotate to change hour, then press
.
c
Rotate to change minute, then
press .
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 133)
Press the button to changes the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 136)
Lights
(P 137)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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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

21Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressu re on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.

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Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why does the beeper
sound when I turn the
engine off?
The beeper sounds when you tu rn off the engine with the
driver’s door open.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.