automatic transmission Acura RLX 2016 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P379)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for regenerative
braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on, when the SPORT mode
is on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential
mode) Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
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 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.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver's
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver's door and manually change the gear
position. u
When opening the driver’s door (P 376)
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you turn the power system on with the
transmission not in
(P.
●Press the (P button.
●Appears when you try to chan ge the gear position after
the position has automati cally been changed to
(P with
the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat belt
unfastened.
●Press the (P button if you leave the vehicle.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON without
fastening the driver’s seat belt.
●Appears when you change the gear position after (P
has been automatically selected with the driver’s door
open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then the brake
pedal is released.
●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 375
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.●Release your foot off the acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the parking button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
●Appears if you change the gear position to (R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the vehicle is
reversing.
●Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
●Appears if there is a proble m with the electric system.●Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.
●Immediately stop in a safe place and set the parking
brake.
●Continue driving if the message goes off soon after.●If there is a problem with the transmission system, the
transmission indicator comes on.
2Transmission Indicator P. 80
●Appears when you change to (N, and press the
POWER button within five seconds.●The gear position remains in (N for 15 minutes, then
automatically switches to
(P.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position (car wash mode) P. 376
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and th ere is a chance that the
vehicle may roll unintentionally.●Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2Shift Operation P. 375
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the transmission is not in
(D.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 385
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LS F is in operation.●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 385
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 385
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uPOWER Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the 12-volt battery drain.
When in this mode, you cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or
the keyless access system.
Press the POWER button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The gear position is changed out of
(P.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will
sound when you open the driver’s door.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 85
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the headlights. If you find a
significant change in th e vertical angle of the
headlights, there may be a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you. Press the auto button to turn this
function on and off. When activated, the auto
indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mi rror and Power Door Mirrors*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Features
AcuraLink®
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of impo rtant messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic rerouting and traffi c information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server, see the Na vigation System Manual.
■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle will automatically attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information about your vehicle, its
positioning, and its condition will be sent to
the operator; you also can speak to the
operator when connected.
■In Case of Emergency
1AcuraLink ®
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada).
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected or you
do not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the ASSIST button, microphone, speakers,
or the unit itself.
•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking to
the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Audio/information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not press the
(N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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