interior lights Acura RLX 2017 Quick Guide

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
•

T
owing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
•

R
oadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
•

T
rip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 131).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2017 Acura RLX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all RLX
models except for Sport Hybrid, so you may find descriptions of features and
equipment that are not in your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC

or Mac platform) and sav
ed
or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com to view the
complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit
owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a
copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX

.......................................................
1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

.................
1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls

..........................
2
SAFETY INFORMATION

.......................................
3
Important Safety Information

.............................3
Seat Belts

.................................................................
5
Airbags

.....................................................................
8
Child Safety

...........................................................
14
Safety Label Locations........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects

....................................
21
INSTRUMENT PANEL..........................................22 Malfunction Indicators

.......................................
22
Condition Indicators

...........................................
24
On/Off Indicators

................................................
25
Multi-Information Display (MID)

.....................
26
VEHICLE CONTROLS

..........................................
28
Using the Remote Transmitter

..........................
28
Keyless Access System

.......................................
29
Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle

.........
30
Power Window Operation

..................................
31
Power Moonroof Operation


.............................
32
Interior and Exterior Lights

................................
33
One-Touch Turn Signal

.......................................
34
Wiper Operation

..................................................
34
Adjusting the Seats

.............................................
36
Driving Position Memory System

.....................
39
Adjusting the Steering Wheel

...........................
39
Adjusting the Mirrors

..........................................
40
Customized Features

...........................................
41
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ..................... 42
Climate C
ontrol System ..................................... 43
Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
..........................45AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
..........................
46
Basic Audio Operation ........................................
46
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .......
48
FM/AM Radio .......................................................
49
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................................... 50
C
ompact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive ............51
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
...........................52
iPod
® ....................................................................... 53
Bluet ooth® Audio ................................................. 54
P
andora® ................................................................ 55
A
curaLink featuring Aha™ ................................... 56
BL
UETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®...................... 57
Basic HFL Operation

............................................ 57
Pairing a Phone

.................................................... 59
Making a Call

........................................................ 60
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail
....................... 63
Roadside Assistance*

.......................................... 63
ACURALINK
®* ..................................................... 64
A
curaLink Messages ............................................ 64
Subscription Features
......................................... 65
NAVIGATION
....................................................... 66
Basic Navigation Operation
.............................. 66
Entering a Destination
........................................ 69
Routing

................................................................... 71

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ISUAL
I
NDEX
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INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
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DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF
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VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 34
2 Wipers/washers p. 34
3 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 82, p. 83
4 Horn
5 Voice control/Bluetooth HandsF reeLink buttons p. 57
6 Audio controls p. 48
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information

display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button

p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 79
10 Brightness control p. 33
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)


Interval button*
p. 83
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button*

p. 88


Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF
button

p. 92
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/


R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button*

p. 87, p. 90
Parking sensor button* p. 92
Collision Mitigation Braking System


(CMBS)

OFF button* p. 89
Headlight washer button* p. 35
14 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 77
15 Heated steering wheel* p. 44
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
12
*if equipped
11
13
127
4
8
135615
9310
111214
DRIVING ............................................................... 73
Befor e Driving ...................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit
........................................... 74
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
..................................75
Remote Engine Start*
..........................................76
Starting to Drive
................................................... 77
Shifting
.................................................................. 78
Braking
................................................................... 80
Cruise Control*
.................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with

Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
.................................83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
..................86
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.....................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
...............88
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* 89
R
oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)*

................. 90
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

............................ 91
Parking Sensor System*

..................................... 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .......................... 92
Multi-
View Rear Camera*

.................................. 93
Surround View Camera*

.................................... 94
Cross Traffic Monitor*

........................................ 96
Refueling

................................................................ 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .........................98
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
.......98
Shift Lever Does Not Move

............................... 98
Jump Starting

....................................................... 99
Overheating........................................................ 100
Emergency Engine Stop

..................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................. 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.....102
Handling a Flat Tire

........................................... 104
Tire Repair Kit*

................................................... 104
Compact Spare Tire*

......................................... 105
Fuse Locations

.................................................... 108MAINTENANCE
.................................................
112
Safety Precautions .............................................
112
Maintenance Minder
™ ........................................ 113
Under the
Hood

.................................................. 115
Engine Oil

............................................................. 117
Engine Coolant

.................................................... 119
Window Washer Fluid ....................................... 120
Checking the Battery

........................................ 120
Changing Wiper Blades
..................................... 121
Tire Information

................................................. 122
Tire Labeling

....................................................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................ 126
Testing of Readiness Codes .............................. 128
SPECIFICATIONS

............................................... 129
CLIENT INFORMATION
.................................... 130
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting

.............................................. 130
Contact Us

........................................................... 131
EPA Contact Information
.................................. 131
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ..132
Warranty Coverages

......................................... 132
INDEX.................................................................. 135

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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Open
Close Tilt
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF

All exterior lights ar
e off.
AUTO

Turn
on the automatic lighting

featur

e.* Headlights turn on or



off

depending on ambient brightness

when

the vehicle is on. Headlights

automaticall

y come on after the

wipers ar

e engaged for a certain

time.
Turn

on exterior lights except headlights.


Turn
on all exterior lights including headlights.
Brightness ControlAdjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
*if equipped
Door-activated position
OnOff
Flashing high beams
Low beams High beams
+ button
- button

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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NAVIGATION
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure or
other obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

When en r
oute, press MENU.
2.

Select Detour
. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™*
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can
also route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available in the U.S. only.
1.

When en r

oute, say “Display traffic on my route.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2.

Say the

number of the incident you want to
avoid.
3.

Say

“Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4.

Say

“Reroute” to set the new route.
*Requires AcuraLink subscription.
Canceling Your Route You can cancel your route at any time. Press the Talk button and say “Cancel
route.” You can also use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

When en r
oute, press MENU.
2.

Select
Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around
the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
Interior Checks
•
Stor
e or secure all items on board properly.
•

Do not pile items higher
than the seat height.
•

Do not place an
ything in the front seat footwells. Secure the floor mats.
•

If
you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
•

Secur
ely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
•

A
djust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•

Mak
e sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under
the seats.
•

Ev
eryone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
the vehicle, and go off soon after. In addition:
•

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.
•

A
void hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Mak
e sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•

R
emove any frost, snow, or ice.
•

Mak
e sure the hood is securely closed.
•

Heat
from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you
or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•

Mak
e sure the tires are in good condition.
•

Mak
e sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the two-way remote transmitter from extended
distances before you enter the vehicle.
Lock button
ENGINE button: After
pressing the Lock
button, press and hold
to start the engine.Red indicator: Remote
is out of range or
cannot communicate
with the vehicle, or the
engine is stopped.
Amber indicator: Remote
is communicating with
the vehicle.
Green indicator:
Confirms doors are
locked or engine is
running.
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the time for another 10 minutes,
repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the interior
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the EnginePress and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any
door is opened without using the remote transmitter or keyless access.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a garage or
other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
*if equipped
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a
well ventilated area, away from flammable materials).
Starting to Drive
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Before Starting the Engine Press the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Changing the Power Mode
Accessory or On Mode: Press ENGINE START/
STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again while pressing the
brake pedal for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you
press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory
mode.
Brake pedal
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn
off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Located near the brake fluid reserve tank. Push the tabs to open the box.
Located near the (+) terminal on the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
EPS80 A
*if equipped
Circuit ProtectedAmps1IG1A ACG FR15A2IG1A MISS SOL110 A3
4
5SMART(7.5 A)
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5A
7IG1B OP FR7. 5A
8 IGP2 15A
9DBW15 A
10 IGP 15A
11IG Coil15A
12 ACM 20 A
13
14 Interior Lights10A
15Back Up Radio 10A
16 Back Up 10A
17 MG Clutch 7.5 A
18 Front Washer 15A
19 Stop 7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam
21 Trunk 10A
22 Small1 5A
23
24 Left Headlight High Beam
25
26 Right Headlight Low Beam
27 Left Headlight Low Beam 15A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5A
29 Power Rear Sunshade
*(20A)
30 Headlight Washer*30 A
31 Wiper 30A
Circuit Protected
Amps
10 A
15 A
10
A
Circuit Protected Amps
1 IG1A ACG FR 15A
2 IG1A MISS SOL1 10A
3
4
5 SMART (7.5 A)
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5A
7 IG1B OP FR 7.5A
8 IGP2 15A
9 DBW 15A
10 IGP 15A
11 IG Coil 15A
12 ACM 20 A
13
14 Interior Light s10A
15Back Up Radio10A
16 Back Up 10A
17MG Clutc h7.5 A
18 Front Washer 15A
19Stop7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam
21Trunk10A
22 Small15A23
24 Left Headlight High Beam
25
26 Right Headlight Low Beam
27Left Headlight Low Beam15A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5A
29Power Rear Sunshade*(20A )
30 Headlight Washer*30 A31Wipe r30A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
10A
15 A
10
A
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps1Main Fuse150A
2
Horn & Hazard30A
R/B Main 260A
ABS/VSA RLY 30A
RF
C50A
R/B Main 350A
AS F/B Main 260A
ABS/VSA Motor 40A
Heater Moto
r40A
3 R/B Main
1 60A
DR F/B Main 160A
AS F/B Main 1 60A
IG Main 1 30A
DR F/B Main 260A
IG Main 2 30A
Left Precision All-Wheel Steer 40
A
Rear Defroster 40A
4 ST MG 30 A
5 Left Electric Parking Brake 30A
6R ight Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7 Injector 20A
8 Hazard 15A
9
10
11 Horn 10A
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Main Fuse 150A
2 Horn & Hazard
30A
R/B Main 26 0A
ABS/VSA RLY 30A
RF C5 0A
R/B Main 35 0A
AS F/B Main 26 0A
ABS/VSA Motor 40A
Heater Moto r4 0A
3
R/B Main 160ADR F/B Main 160AAS F/B Main 160AIG Main 130ADR F/B Main 260AIG Main 230ALeft Precision All-Wheel
Steer40A
Rear Defroster40A
4 ST MG 30 A
5Left Electric Parking Brake30A
6R ight Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7Injector20A
8 Hazard 15A
9
1011Horn10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse label
Circuit ProtectedAmps1Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A2Passenger’s Side Door Lock10A3Driver’s Door Lock10A4Driver’s Side Door Unlock10A
5Passenger’s Side Door
U nlock10 A
6Driver’s Door Unlock10A7Door Lock20 A89Tilt Steering Wheel20A10IG1 DR 17.5A11Meter10 A12IG1 Box20 A13ACCESSORY7.5A
14
15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20A
16 Moonroo f20A
17 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
18 Telescopic Steering Wheel 20A
19 Driver’s Power Window 20A
20 Left e-pretensioner
*(20A )
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22
23 ST Cut 7.5A
24 IG1 DR2 7.5A
25 Start DIAG 7.5A
26 A/C 7.5A
27 DRL 7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 Driver’s Lumbar Suppor t 7.5A
30 SMART 10A
31
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33 Right Precision All-Wheel
Steer 40
A
34 IG1 Box 30A
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Driver’s Side Door Lock 10A
2 Passenger’s Side Door Lock 10A
3 Driver’s Door Lock 10A
4 Driver’s Side Door Unlock 10A
5 Passenger’s Side Door

U nlock 10
A
6 Driver’s Door Unlock 10A
7 Door Lock 20A
8
9 Tilt Steering Wheel 20A
10 IG1 DR1 7.5A
11 Meter 10A
12 IG1 Box 20A
13 ACCESSORY 7.5A
1415Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A16Moonroo f20A
17Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20A
18Telescopic Steering Wheel20A19Driver’s Power Window20A20Left e-pretensioner*(20A )21Fuel Pump20A2223ST Cut7.5A24IG1 DR 27.5A
25Start DIAG7.5A26A/C7.5A27DRL7.5A28ACC Key Lock7.5A29Driver’s Lumbar Suppor t7.5A30SMART10A31
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20A
33Right Precision All-Wheel
Steer40A
34IG1 Box30A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*if equipped

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*if equipped
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Located on the lower side panel. Remove the cover to open.
Fuse label Cover
Circuit ProtectedAmps12Front Seat Heaters/AVS20
A
3Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
4Front Passenger’s Lumbar
Support7.5A
56
7Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20A
8Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining20A
9Rear Seat Heater s*(20 A)1011Fly Start15A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment) 20
A
13 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket) 20
A
14 AS ECU 7.5 A
15 Glove Box 7.5 A
16
17
18 Front Passenger’s Power
Window 20
A
19 SRS1 10A
*1: Models without surround view camera
system
*2: Models with surround view camera
system
20
ABS/VSA 7.5 A
21
22 e-pretensioner
*(7.5 A)
23
24 SRS2 7.5 A
25 Illumination 7.5 A
26 Right e-pretensione r
*(20A )
27 Heated Steering Wheel*10A
28 Audio AMP 30
A*1
40 A*2
Circuit Protecte d Amps
Circuit Protected Amps
1
2 Front Seat Heaters/AVS 20A
3 Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window 20
A
4 Front Passenger’s Lumbar
Support 7.5A
5
6
7 Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding 20
A
8 Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
9 Rear Seat Heater s
*(20 A)
10
11 Fly Start 15A
12Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
13Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket)20A
14AS ECU7.5 A15Glove Box7.5 A1617
18Front Passenger’s Power
Window20A
19SRS110A
*1: Models without surround view camera
system
*2: Models with surround view camera
system
20ABS/VSA7.5 A2122e-pretensioner*(7.5 A)2324SRS27.5 A25Illumination7.5 A26Right e-pretensione r*(20A )27Heated Steering Wheel*10A
28Audio AMP30 A*1
40 A*2
Circuit Protecte dAmps
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.
Turn off the
vehicle, including the headlights and
all accessories.
2.

R
emove the fuse box cover.
3.

Check all
fuses inside the combined fuse case in
the engine compartment. If any fuse is blown,
use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
screw and replace the fuse with a new one.
4.

Inspect
the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior. If there is
a burned out fuse, remove it with the fuse puller
and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Blown fuse
Combined fuse Blown
fuse
Fuse puller

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
emissions testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle emissions tested before the readiness codes
are set, prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.

Fill the
gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.

P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.

Mak
e sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.

Start
the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.

K
eep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6.

Let
the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearb

y, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8.

Driv
e in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.

P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If an emissions testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you
may be requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
ModelAcura RL X
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
Quantity 7.8 - 8.7 in³ (127.5 - 142.5 cm³ )
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights27/8W (Amber )
Front Side Marker Lights 2CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LE
D
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Light sFront and Rear Map LightsLEDLEDVanity Mirror Lights2.1WFront Door Pocket LightsLEDCenter Pocket Ligh tLEDBeverage Holder Ligh tLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WLEDGlove Box Ligh tLEDFront and Rear* Foot LightsLEDDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5W
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
Console Compartment Ligh t
Fluids
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
SpeciedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpeciedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission uid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
lter 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Specie
dAcura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity2.1 US gal (8.0 )
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 )
Tires
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40 R19 98 WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e
*1SizeT155/70D17 110MPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula r19 x 8JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
*if equipped

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Light Bulbs ............................................................. 129
Lights ........................................................................\
. 33
Brightness Control
............................................... 33
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 33
Interior Lights
....................................................... 33
Map Lights
............................................................ 34
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................. 65
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 29
Lock Tab
................................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low Speed Follow (LSF)
.......................................83
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24
Maintenance
.......................................................... 112
Maintenance Minder
......................................... 113
Opening the Hood ............................................. 115
Safety Precautions............................................. 112 Service Codes
..................................................... 114
Under the Hood
................................................. 115
Making a Call
.......................................................... 60
Malfunction indicator lamp

.................................22
Malfunction Indicators

.......................................... 22
Map Legend
............................................................. 71
Map Lights
.............................................................. 34
Master Door Lock Switch
.....................................30
Maximum Load Limit
............................................. 74
MID
........................................................................\
.... 26
Mirrors
..................................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
............40
Power Door Mirrors
............................................ 40
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
..................................40
Moonroof
................................................................. 32
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................93
NA

V button ............................................................. 67Navigation
...............................................................66
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ...............................72
Detour
....................................................................72
Display and Controls
...........................................67
Entering a Destination

........................................69
Find Near

est Place ...............................................70
Home Address
......................................................69
Interface Dial Feedback
.....................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................71
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................70
Place Category
.....................................................70
Routing
..................................................................71
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................66
Str

eet Address ......................................................69
System Guidance Volume

.................................68
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................66
Traffic
.....................................................................72
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.....................................71
Voice Prompt
.......................................................68
Navigation Commands

.......................................133
ODMD

.....................................................................48
On-Demand Multi-Use Display

.........................48
One-

Touch Turn Signal .........................................34
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................115
Opening the Trunk
..................................................29
Operator Assistance
..............................................65
Overheating
..........................................................100
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................59
Pandora
....................................................................55
Pandora
® Commands ........................................... 134
P
arking Brake .......................................................... 80
Parking Sensor System

.......................................... 92
P

assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
....................110
Phone

........................................................................\
59
Phonebook
............................................................... 61
PHONE button
....................................................... 57
Phone Commands
................................................ 133
Pick-Up button
........................................................ 57
Place Category
........................................................ 70
Power Door Mirrors............................................... 40
Power Mode............................................................. 77
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 32
Power Rear Sunshade
........................................... 44
Power Window
........................................................ 31
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......22
Rain-Sensing Wipers
.............................................. 35
RDM indicator
......................................................... 23
Readiness Codes
................................................... 128
Rear Camera
............................................................ 93
Rear Sunshade
........................................................ 44
Rear Temperature Control Dial
...........................44
Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 40
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
CMBS indicator

.......................................................
23
CMBS off indicator

.................................................
25
Collision Mitigation Braking System
™ ............... 89
C
ompact Disc (CD)

................................................ 51
Compact Disc Commands

.................................. 134
C

ompact Spare Tire*

............................................ 105
Condition Indicators

.............................................. 24
Contact Us

............................................................. 131
Cross Traffic Monitor

............................................. 96
Cruise Control

......................................................... 82
Cruise Control indicators

...................................... 25
Customiz

ed Features

............................................. 41
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls

............................ 2
Destination

.............................................................. 69
Detour

....................................................................... 72
Dialing a Number

.................................................. 60
Distance button

..................................................... 83
Door Mirrors

........................................................... 40
Door Operation

..................................................... 30
Doors........................................................................\
.29 Childproof Door Locks

....................................... 30
Front Door Inner Handle

................................... 30
Lock Tab

................................................................ 30
Master Door Lock Switch

.................................. 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................... 126
Driv

er’s Knee Airbag

................................................. 8
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes

....................... 109
Driving


...................................................................... 73
Braking

.................................................................. 80
Exterior Checks ..................................................... 73
Interior Checks

..................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit

.......................................... 74
Power Mode

.......................................................... 77
Refueling

................................................................ 97
Remote Engine Start

........................................... 76
Shifting................................................................... 78
Driving Position Memory System

....................... 39
Electric Parking Brake

........................................... 80
Electric Parking Brake indicator

........................... 24
Electric P

arking Brake system indicator ............. 23
Electric Power Steering indicator
........................ 23
E-Mail

........................................................................\
63
Emergency Assistance

........................................... 65
Emergency Engine Stop

...................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................... 101
Engine and Fuel

..................................................... 129
Engine Compartment Cover

............................... 116
Engine

Compartment Fuse Boxes .................... 108
Engine Coolant

...................................................... 119
Engine Oil

............................................................... 117
Engine Oil Life

....................................................... 118
Engine Start/Stop Button

..................................... 77
EPS indicator

........................................................... 23
Exterior Lights

......................................................... 33
Fastening a Seat Belt

............................................... 7FCW indicator
.........................................................
23
FCW off indicator ...................................................
25
Find Nearest Place .................................................
70
Floor Mats ...............................................................
38
Fluids .......................................................................
129
FM/AM Radio .........................................................
49
FM/AM Radio Commands
..................................
134
F
oot Brake ...............................................................
80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .....................
86
Frequently Asked Questions
..............................
130
F
ront Airbags (SRS) ..................................................
8
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
30
Front Seats ...............................................................
36
Fuel Information .....................................................
97
Fuse Locations ......................................................
108
Changing Fuses ...................................................
111
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes.....................109
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .................
108
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box .................
110
Garage Opener ........................................................42
Hang-Up/Back button ....................................
57, 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
..............................
52
Har
d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ..................
134
Headlight Washers .................................................
35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..............................
34
Head R
estraints ......................................................
37
Heated Steering Wheel
........................................
44
High beams indicator
............................................
25
Home Address .........................................................
69
HomeLink .................................................................
42
Hood .......................................................................
115
Immobilizer indicator ............................................
24
Installing a Child Seat ............................................
18
Instrument Panel ....................................................
22
Condition Indicators ...........................................
24
Malfunction Indicators .......................................
22
On/Off Indicators ................................................
25
Interface Dial Feedback ........................................
68
Interior Fuse Boxes ......................................
109, 110
Interior Lights ..........................................................
33
Intermittent Wipers ..............................................34
iPod........................................................................\
....53
iPod
® Commands .................................................. 134
Jump Starting ..........................................................99
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 29
K

eyless Access System indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
..........................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................88
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Left selector wheel:
................................................ 47