Acura RLX Hybrid 2017 Owner's Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 200)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P 236)
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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Features (P 211)
Audio system (P 216)
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Audio/Information ScreenInterface Dial/ENTER Button
(Power) Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SETTINGS Button
VOL
(Volume) Knob
BACK Button
NAV
Button AUDIO
Button
INFO
Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
PHONE
Button
Preset Icons
*1
(Tune Up) Icon*1
Audio Source*1
(Tune Down) Icon*1Tune
TAG
*1
More
Button
Shortcuts*1
MENU
Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P 215)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/HDD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth®
Audio/Pandora®
*/AhaTM/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Shift to change the preset station.
Shift and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/HDD/USB device: Shift to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Shift and hold to change a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 357)
Electronic Gear Selector (P 371)
● Select
(P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before turning the power on or off.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Press back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Press the
( D button.
Used for normal driving.
The sequential shift mode can be used.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator
and the shift bu tton indicator
indicate the current gear
selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●
Gear selection
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P377)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for regenerative
braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on, when the SPORT mode
is on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential
mode) Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 409)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM (CMBSTM)
OFF Button
(P 429)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 414)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
Refueling (P 455)
aPress the fuel fill
door release button.
bAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premiu m gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 15.1 US gal (57 L)
Wait for five seconds
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Maintenance (P 459)
Under the Hood (P 468)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant, inverter coolant. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push up the lever and lift the
hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 480)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 485)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 488)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 509)
Flat Tire (P 511)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 537)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Power System Won’t Start
(P 529)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 542)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 535)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 548)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the LOCK position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver's
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver's door and manually change the gear
position. u
When opening the driver’s door (P 374)
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