remote start Acura RLX Hybrid 2016 User Guide

uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
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Controls
■Folding in the door mirrors
Press the lock button on the keyless access remote, or press the door lock button on
any door. u The mirrors start folding in automatically.
■Folding out the door mirrors
Press the unlock button on th e keyless access remote, or grab the door handle on
any door.
u The mirrors start folding out automatically.
The driver’s side door mirror has outer and
inner segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
■Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function
■Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
1Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function
You can turn the automa tic folding door mirror
function on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 113, 286
1Folding out the door mirrors
The door mirrors do not fold out automatically if they
have been folded in using the folding button.
1 Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver’s
side door mirror a ppear smaller than objects in the
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than
they appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
Inner Segment
Outer Segment
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Turn By Turn Display
Default
Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash

Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Vehicle
Settings
Meter/
Head-up
Display Setup
Driver Assist
System Setup
Keyless Access
Setup
Lighting Setup
Keyless Access Beep
Lane Keeping Assi st Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info
Steering Wheel Movement At Entry/Exit
Auto Seat Belt Tension

Driving
Position
Setup
Display Speed Unit
Reactive Force Pedal
Head-up Warning
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
Remote Start System On/Off*

* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Driving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and off.On*1/
Off
Steering Wheel
Movement At Entry/Exit Moves the steering wheel fully up when you get
in/get out of the vehicle.
On
*1/
Off
Auto Seat Belt Tension Turns the auto seatbelt
tension setting for the
seat belt e-pretensioner on and off. On
*1/
Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60seconds/30seconds*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.60seconds/30seconds/
15seconds*1/0seconds
Auto Light
Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the multi-info rmation display.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Multi-Information Display Warning
and Information Messages P. 99
uIf the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Select
(P.
2. Press the POWER button.
1Turning on the Power
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded de vice is used, the power
system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 149
Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is
weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 528
The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjecte d to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the POWER button to start the power
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 10
seconds before trying again.
■Stopping the Power System
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
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Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minute s during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for th e green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
3WARNING
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.
With the doors locked, Press the button,
then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you know
that the power system is turned off.
●Blinks when the remote is out of the keyless
access system range. The power system will not
be turned off.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before turning the power sy stem on, make sure to
check the door lock status using the remote. When
you press the button, wait for the green LED to
blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did
not lock, and the power system is not turned on.
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
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Driving
1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.
2. Change the gear position to
(D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change to
(D when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhi ll, then release the
brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
The power sytem is turned off when the gear position
is changed from
( P before the POWER button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the two-way
keyless access remote*
When the engine was started using the two-way keyless access remote*
When the engine was started in any case
1Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery
Maintenance
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
u As a convenience, lightly place masking
tape over the remote buttons to hold
them in place.
2. Remove the upper half by carefully prying
on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Press down on the center of the assembly
and remove the battery.
u When removing the button battery, be
careful not to touch parts around it.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
The Remote transmitter is equipped with two
batteries: A standard replaceable CR2032 coin
button battery and an in tegral non-replaceable
rechargeable battery. To prevent permanent damage
to the rechargeable battery, replace the CR2032
battery every three to four years.
Models with remote control engine start system
Models with remote control engine start system
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 508
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 509
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 521
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 527
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 528
Emergency Power System Off........... 529
Jump Starting .................................... 530
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 533 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...... 535
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 535
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 536
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 536
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On .............................. 537
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On............................................. 537
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 538 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 539
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 540
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 545
Emergency Towing ........................... 546
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 547
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 548
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 549
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready to Drive message
does not appear on the multi-information display, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 92
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 155
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 528
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission indicator blinks and Transmission Problem
Apply Parking Brake When Parked message appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message P. 539
Check the brightness
of the interior lights.The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 545
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 85
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 530
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