Acura RLX 2017 Owner's Manual

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*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Wiper Setup
Wiper Action*Changes the setting for the automatic intermittent
wipers in the
AUTO position.Rain Sensing*1/Intermittent /
Speed Sensitive
Front Wiper Action*Changes the setting for the wipers in the INT
position.Speed Sensitive*1/
Intermittent
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All—Cancels/Resets all the cu stomized settings as
default.Cancel /Set
* Not available on all models
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■Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are
shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Manually Reset.
1. Roll the right selector wheel to select
Vehicle Settings , then push the right
selector wheel.
2. Roll the right selector wheel until Meter
Setup appears on the display.
3. Push the right selector wheel.
u Language Selection appears first on
the display.
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4. Roll the right selector wheel until “Trip A”
Reset Timing appears on the display, then
push the right selector wheel.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select When Refueled , IGN Off,
Manually Reset , or Exit .
5. Roll the right selector wheel and select
When Refueled , then push the right
selector wheel.
u The When Refueled Setup screen
appears, then the di splay returns to the
customization menu screen.
6. Roll the right selector wheel until Exit
appears on the display, then push the right
selector wheel.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 115
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 127
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 128
Security System ................................ 131
Immobilizer System .......................... 131 Security System Alarm...................... 131Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 134Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 136Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 137
Turn Signals ..................................... 140
Light Switches.................................. 141
Daytime Running Lights ................... 144
Wipers and Washers ........................ 145
Brightness Control ........................... 148
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...149
Driving Position Memory System ...... 150
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 152 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 153
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 153
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 154
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 156
Front Seats ...................................... 156
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 163
Interior Lights .................................. 163
Interior Convenience Items .............. 165
Climate Control System ................... 181
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 181
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......190
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does
not need to be adjusted.
You can also adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the
power mode in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on th e audio/information screen
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3. Move or to select the Clock tab.
4. Rotate to select Clock Adjustment,
then press .
5. Rotate to change hour, then press .
6. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 262
Hour
Clock/Wallpaper Type
System settings
Clock Display
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
■Keyless access remote
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors
and to open the trunk. You can also use the
keyless access system to lock and unlock the
doors and trunk.
■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. 131
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce 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 apart 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.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 346
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and th e 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-i n key into the keyless
access remote until it clicks.
Built-in Key Release Knob
Built-in Key Release Knob
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Re mote Signal Strength
The 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 re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key 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.
1 Low 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 receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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 System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote 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 ma y 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 th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
Models with door lock buttons on
all doors
Models with door lock buttons on
the front doors
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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■Unlocking the vehicle
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s or rear
* door
handle: u All the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u The beeper sounds.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 128
Trunk
Release
Button
1Using the Keyless Access System
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y 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. 481
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 103, 262
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock.
When you go into the front side of the keyless access
system working range with all the doors locked, the
front and rear
* door outer handle ambient lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than five minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you drive the
vehicle, then lock the doors.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the audio/information screen or
multi-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 103, 262
* Not available on all models
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