trunk Acura RLX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 112
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129
Moonroof P. 151
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
Customized Features P. 295 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 321
2 Driving P. 371
Before Driving P. 372 Towing a Trailer P. 377
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 476 Surround View Camera System* P. 478
2Maintenance P. 491
Before Performing Maintenance P. 492 Maintenance MinderTM P. 495
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 517
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 531
2Handling the Unexpected P. 539
Tools P. 540 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 541
Overheating P. 565 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 567
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 582
2 Information P. 585
Specifications P. 586 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 143 Security System P. 146 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 273General Information on the Audio System P. 277
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 324 AcuraLink ® P. 363
When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 450Parking Your Vehicle P. 466
Refueling P. 488 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 490
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 501 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 520 12-Volt Battery P. 529 Remote Transmitter Care P. 530
Cleaning P. 532 Accessories and Modifications P. 537
Power System Won’t Start P. 559 Jump Starting P. 562
Fuses P. 572 Emergency Towing P. 580 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 581
Refueling P. 583
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Client Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 371
MaintenanceP. 491
Handling the UnexpectedP. 539
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 600
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Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 149)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙Trunk Opener (P 143)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 502)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙Glove Box (P 184)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 52)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 173)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 141)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 577)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Memory Buttons (P 170)
❙SET Button (P 170)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 172)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P 576)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 450)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 454)
❙SPORT Button (P 393)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector (P 385)
❙USB Port (P 213)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 213)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 489)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 501)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 163, 517)
❙Tires (P 520, 541)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 131)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 173)
❙Headlights (P 156, 514)
❙How to Refuel (P 489)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 516)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 145)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 143)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 476)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 515)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 515)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 515)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 516)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 516)
❙Taillights (P 515)
❙Fog Lights* (P 159, 514)
❙Surround View Camera System* (P 478)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 144)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 515)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 156, 514)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 159, 514)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 156, 515)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 163)
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity
(+: High Sensitivity
MIST
OFF
AUTO : Wiper speed varies automatically
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 140)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk (P 143)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Opener
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 139
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Ou ter Head Restraint Positions P. 178
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 60
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or trunk open message appears on
the multi-information display, a door and/or the
trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.
2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 100
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when th e garage door is open,
drive out of the garage i mmediately after turning the
power system on.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the electric system.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place and set the parking
brake.
• Continue driving if the message goes off soon after.
• If there is a problem with the transmission system, the
transmission system indicator comes on.
2 Transmission System Indicator P. 82
•Appears if you press the POWER button within five
seconds of putting the transmission into
(N.
• The transmission remains in (N for 15 minutes, then
automatically switches to
(P.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position (car wash mode) P. 389
• Appears if the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s seat
belt is unfastened, as there is a possibility that the
vehicle may roll.•When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or
exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into
(P before
releasing the brake pedal.
2 Shift Operation P. 387
•Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
• Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.•Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
•Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic vehicle
alerting system.• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Type and Functions ................... 129
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 139
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 141
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 142
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 143
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 146
Security System Alarm ...................... 146Opening and Closing the Windows.... 149Moonroof .......................................... 151
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 152
Turn Signals ..................................... 155
Light Switches.................................. 156
Fog Lights
*...................................... 159
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Auto High-Beam .............................. 160
Wipers and Washers ........................ 163
Brightness Control ........................... 166
Rear Defogger/ Heated Door Mirror/Heated
Windshield Button ......................... 168 Driving Position Memory System ...... 169
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 171
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 182
Interior Convenience Items .............. 184
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
* Not available on all models
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129Continued
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Type and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, to lock and unlock the doors and to
open the trunk. You can also use the keyless
access system to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk.
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.1 Key Type and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 146
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust or sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
remote engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback P. 380■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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