climate control Acura RLX 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 25
For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 97
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 136
Adjusting the Seats P. 156
2 Features P. 191
Audio System P. 192 Audio System Basic Operation P. 196
Customized Features P. 262 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 288
2 Driving P. 337
Before Driving P. 338 Towing a Trailer P. 343
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 426 Surround View Camera System* P. 427
2Maintenance P. 441
Before Performing Maintenance P. 442 Maintenance MinderTM P. 445
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 468
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 483
2Handling the Unexpected P. 489
Tools P. 490 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 491
Overheating P. 516 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 518
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 529
2 Information P. 531
Specifications P. 532 Identification Numbers P. 534
Emissions Testing P. 537 Warranty Coverages P. 539
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 131 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 134
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 153
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 163 Climate Control System P. 181
Audio Error Messages P. 253General Information on the Audio System P. 258
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 290 AcuraLink ® P. 330
When Driving P. 344 Braking P. 402Parking Your Vehicle P. 417
Refueling P. 437 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 439
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 450 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 462
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 471 Battery P. 480 Remote Transmitter Care P. 481
Cleaning P. 484 Accessories and Modifications P. 488
Engine Does Not Start P. 509Jump Starting P. 512 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 515
Fuses P. 522 Emergency Towing P. 527 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 528
Refueling P. 530
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Authorized Manuals P. 541 Client Service Information P. 542
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 191
DrivingP. 337
MaintenanceP. 441
Handling the UnexpectedP. 489
InformationP. 531
IndexP. 546
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 152)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 137)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 394)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button* (P 380)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P 419)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P 412)
❙Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 205)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
(P 197)
❙Audio System (P 192)
❙System Indicators (P 68)
❙Gauges (P 97)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P 98)
❙Climate Control System (P 181)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 149)
❙Headlight Washer Button* (P 147)
❙Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P 177)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P 383)
❙CAMERA Button* (P 428)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P 176)
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 181)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to de frost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P 211)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(driver’s side only) Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.
AUTO Button Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
(On/off) Button
Driver’s Side Temperature
Icon Passenger’s Side Temperature
Icon
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
(Windshield Defroster) Button
Driver’s Side Mode Control
Icon A/C
(Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) IconPassenger’s Side Mode Control
Icon
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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 misfir e in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 537●Comes on while driving - Have your
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. 519
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. 518
Shift Lever
Position Indicator●Indicates the current shift lever
position.2Shifting P. 351—
Transmission
Indicator
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the LDW
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW
Camera) P. 379
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW
Camera) P. 379
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 359
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 359
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC )
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
Indicator
(Amber)
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC with LSF.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on if anything covers the
radar sensor cover and prevents the
sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May come on when driving in bad
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
●ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your
vehicle in a safe plac e, and wipe off dirt
using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dear if the
indicator does not go off even after you
clean the sensor cover.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC )
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
Indicator (Green)
*
●Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* P. 361—
●Comes on if the temperature inside
the camera is too high.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled
down. Pressing the MAIN button can
resume the system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 359
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)
* P. 361
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS ) Indicator
(Amber)
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Lane Keeping
Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
(Green)
*
●Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
P. 386—
●Comes on if the temperature inside
the camera is too high.
●The LKAS has been automatically
canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled
down. Pressing the LKAS button can
resume the system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 359
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
P. 386
●Comes on when the area around the
camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May come on when driving in bad
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
* Not available on all models
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