sport mode Acura RLX 2017 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 97)/Multi-Information Display (P 98)/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
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
*/Collision
Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM)
Indicator*
Precision All-Wheel
SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System Indicator
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Indicator*/Road
Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator*Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
*
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
CRUISE MAIN Indicator*CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 337)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Automatic Transmission (P 351)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.Paddle Shifters (P354)
● Paddle shifters allow you to sh ift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on, when the
SPORT mode is on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
M
Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected
Gear
Number
SPORT Button
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control* P. 356—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 356—
Precision All-
Wheel SteerTM (P-
AWS ®) System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the Precision All-
Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®) system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The system may limit the vehicle speed to
50 mph (80 km/h) or less.
SPORT Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when you press the
SPORT button.
2SPORT Mode P. 355—
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 338
Maximum Load Limit........................ 341
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 343
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 344
Precautions While Driving................. 349
Automatic Transmission ................... 350
Shifting ............................................ 351
SPORT Mode.................................... 355
Cruise Control
*................................ 356
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 359
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*........................ 361 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .... 375
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....... 378
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 382Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 386Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 393
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 395
Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System ........................................... 395
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*.... 396Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 398Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 400
Braking Brake System ....................................... 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............... 407 Brake Assist System .............................. 408
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*.....409Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ..................................... 417
Parking Sensor System
*........................ 418
Cross Traffic Monitor*.......................... 422
Multi-View Rear Camera*..................... 426
Surround View Camera System*.......... 427
Refueling Fuel Information ................................... 437
How to Refuel ...................................... 438
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ......... 439
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions............................................ 439
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures (-
22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the di splay. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 6th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential shift
mode
●Driving in the sequential shift mode (when
driving in SPORT mode)
Release Button
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 6th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmiss ion will switch to the sequential shift
mode.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shi ft mode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the shift lever is in (D with SPORT mode:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift)
indicator and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or
less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. If you do not operate the
paddle shifters while in 1st gear, the tran smission automatically shifts up to 2nd
gear.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to 6th.
You can cancel this mode by pressing the SPORT button, or pulling the
(+ paddle
shifter for a few seconds. When the sequenti al shift mode is canceled, the sequential
shift mode indicator and shift indicator go off.
■Sequential Shift Mode
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
354
Driving
■Second gear lock mode
If you pull the
(+ paddle shifter while stopped or dr iving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less,
the gear position will be locked in 2nd g ear. This makes it easier to pull away on
slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads.
To cancel the 2nd gear lock mode, pull the
(- paddle shifter.
■Sequential Shift Mode Operation
1 Sequential Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effectiv e emission control.
If the gear positio n indicator blinks when you try to
shift up or down, this means your vehicle speed is not
in its allowabl e gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
In sport mode, to prioriti ze the engine performance
enhancement, the transmission may not allow for
shifting up while the engine speed is low. Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd17 mph (28 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 27 mph (44 km/h)
3rd to 4th36 mph (57 km/h)
4th to 5th 41 mph (66 km/h)
5th to 6th44 mph (71 km/h)
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time yo u start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode
Indicator
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) ............................ 84, 85
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 78, 357
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 356
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 29
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 520
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 79
High Beam................................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 83, 388
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 518
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 398, 400
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 72, 519
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 78, 355
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 75, 393
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 394
Information .............................................. 531
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 148
Interface Dial ............................................ 196
Interior Lights ........................................... 163
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 153
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 506
Jump Starting ........................................... 512
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 120
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 346
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 350
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 378
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 386
Language (HFL) ........................................ 291
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 141, 462
Automatic............................................... 142
Bulb Replacement ................................... 462
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
High Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 163
Light Switches......................................... 141
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 140
Load Limits ............................................... 341
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 118
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 122
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
Low Battery Charge ................................. 518
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 341
Lumbar Support ....................................... 157
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Index
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 149
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 178
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 189
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 153
Refueling ................................................... 437
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 97
Gasoline .......................................... 437, 532
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 400, 474, 535
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 346
Remote Transmitter .................................. 120
Replacement
Battery............................................. 481, 482
Bulbs ....................................................... 462
Fuses ....................................... 522, 524, 525
Tires ........................................................ 477
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 468
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 536
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ........................... 154
Right Selector Wheel .......................... 98, 103
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 382
On and Off .............................................. 383
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1 Seat Belts
.................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking................................................... 36
e-pretensioners ......................................... 32
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder ............................................ 31, 73
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 73
Seat Heaters .............................. 176, 177, 178
Seats .......................................................... 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Seats .............................................. 156
Seat Heaters ............................ 176, 177, 178
Security System ......................................... 131
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 353
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 354
Setting the Clock ...................................... 114
Shift Lever ........................................... 17, 351
Does Not Move ....................................... 515
Operation.......................................... 17, 352
Releasing................................................. 515
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 72, 352
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 17, 351
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ................................................ 46 Side Curtain Airbags
.................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 221
Snow Tires ................................................ 479
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 503, 533
Spark Plugs ............................................... 532
Specifications ........................................... 532
Specified Fuel ................................... 437, 532
SPORT Mode ............................................. 355
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 78, 355
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Does Not Start ........................................ 509
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 137
Jump Starting ......................................... 512
Remote Engine Start ............................... 346
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 152
Stopping ................................................... 417
Summer Tires .................................... 479, 488
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Surround View Camera System ............... 427
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 137
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 190
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 492
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 173
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
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