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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switchin g between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operat ion does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness le vel of the road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
Switching to high beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
•Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
Switching to low beam:
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
• There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
• There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode sets to ON.
■Headlight Washers
Canadian models1Headlight Washers
The headlight washers use th e same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer
Button
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you, based in inputs from the mirror
sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings
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
Door
Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from
P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted to
Park/ All Doors
When Ignition
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
• The road has ruts.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTraffic Jam Assist
Driving
■When Traffic Jam Assist may au tomatically be canceled when:
It is possible that under any of the following circumstances, broken lines
representing traffic lane lines will appear in the multi-information display, a buzzer
will sound, and Traffic Jam Assist will be canceled.
• The temperature of the camera is too high.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, is dirty.
Under the following circumstances, some features of Traffic Jam Assist may not
work.
■Vehicle conditions
• The front grille is dirty.
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the wind shield is fogged up.
• Your vehicle is fitted with tires or wheels of differing size, type, or structure, or the
tires are not properly inflated.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The interval between your vehicle and th e detected vehicle ahead of you is too
short.
• Snow chains are inst alled on the tires.
■Traffic Jam Assist: Conditions and limitations
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type . Have an authorized Acura dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lights
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 572 to 577.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the br ake fluid reserve tank.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelRLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.3 - 17.1 oz (435 - 485 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 11
Quantity 7.9 - 8.8 cu-in (130.0 - 145.0 cm3)
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 US gal (57 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Fog Lights*1LED
Front Turn Signal Lights LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights LED
TaillightsLED
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights LED
Door Outer Handle Ambient LightsLED
Interior Lights Front and Rear Map Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Front Door Pocket Lights LED
Center Pocket Light LED
Beverage Holder Light LED
Door Courtesy Lights 3.4 W
Console Compartment Light LED
Glove Box Light LED
Front and Rear
*1 Foot Lights LED
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Trunk Light 5 W
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Index
B
Battery12-Volt ................................................... 529
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 81, 567
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 529
High Voltage........................................... 449
Jump Starting ......................................... 562
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 529
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 530
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 189
Blind spot information System ................ 443
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 271
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 324
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 71
Brake System ............................................ 450
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 456
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 454
Brake Assist System................................. 457
Fluid ....................................................... 512
Foot Brake .............................................. 453
Parking Brake.......................................... 450
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 79
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 76, 568
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 167Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
.... 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 514
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 516
Brake/Taillight s and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 515
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights .......... 516
Fog Lights ................................................ 514
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 515
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 514
Headlights ............................................... 514
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 516
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 514
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 516
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 515
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 515
Taillights .................................................. 515
Bulb Specifications ................................... 586
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 479
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 72
Cargo Area ................................................ 193
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 192
Carrying Cargo .................................. 373, 375
CD Player ................................................... 245
Center Pocket ........................................... 188
Certification Label .................................... 588
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 514 Child Safety
................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks............................. 141
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................ 71
Child Seat for Infants................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 67
Larger Children ......................................... 70
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Using a Tether ........................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 141
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 534
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 532
Client Service Information ....................... 596
Climate Control System ............................ 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 531
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Clock .......................................................... 128
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 458
Coat Hooks ............................................... 191
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 458
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