Acura RLX 2014 Owner's Manual

ContentsThis 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 model 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 included 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.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 372Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 942Controls P. 113Setting the Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 1522Features P. 187Audio System P. 188 Audio System Basic Operation P. 193
Customized Features P. 264 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 2852Driving P. 335Before Driving P. 336 Towing a Trailer P. 341
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 402 Refueling P. 4032Maintenance P. 407Before Performing Maintenance P. 408 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 434
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 448
2Handling the Unexpected P. 453Tools P. 454 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 455
Overheating P. 479 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 481
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 4922Information P. 495Specifications P. 496 Identification Numbers P. 498
Emissions Testing P. 501 Warranty Coverages P. 503

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 125 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 177Audio Error Messages P. 254 General Information on the Audio System P. 260
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 287 AcuraLink®
* P. 327
When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 384 Parking Your Vehicle P. 397
Fuel Economy P. 405 Accessories and Modifications P. 406Maintenance Under the Hood P. 416 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 428
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 437 Battery P. 446 Remote Transmitter Care P. 447
Cleaning P. 449Engine Does Not Start P. 472 Jump Starting P. 475 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 478
Fuses P. 485 Emergency Towing P. 490 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 491
Refueling P. 493Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 499 Reporting Safety Defects P. 500
Authorized Manuals P. 505 Client Service Information P. 506
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 187
Driving
P. 335
Maintenance
P. 407
Handling the Unexpected
P. 453
Information
P. 495
Index
P. 510

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 148)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 133)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 376)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button
(P 368)
❙Parking Sensor System Button
* (P 399)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button
* (P 395)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual❙Audio/Information Screen
(P 203)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(P 194)❙Audio System
(P 188)
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 94)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 95)
❙Climate Control System
(P 177)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 145)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons
* (P 172)
❙Headlight Washer Button
* (P 143)
❙Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Buttons
* (P 173)

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 141)
❙Audio Remote Controls
(P 192)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 136, 137)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P 350)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P 350)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Voice Control Buttons
(P 209)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 287)
❙Brightness Control
(P 144)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
* (P 352)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
* (P 355)
❙TRIP Button
(P 96, 98)
❙Distance Button
* (P 360)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
* (P 371)
❙Right Selector Wheel
(P 95, 97)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button
* (P 171)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P 130)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 417)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P 487)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P 347)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 150)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 123)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P 404)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 384)❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 488)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 190)
❙USB Port
(P 189)
❙Memory Buttons
(P 147)
❙SET Button
(P 147)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 149)
❙SPORT Button
(P 351)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 387)

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 48)
❙Seat Belts
(P 30)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 61)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)
❙Rear Seat
❙Front Seat
(P 152)
❙Coat Hook
(P 168)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch (P 132)❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 174)❙Power Rear Sunshade
Button
* (P 175)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 416)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 141, 434)
❙Tires
(P 437, 455)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 117)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 150)
❙Headlights
(P 137, 428)
❙Front Side Marker Lights
(P 136, 430)
❙How to Refuel
(P 404)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 433)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 127)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 125)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 402)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 431)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 431)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 431)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P 136, 429)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 432)
❙Rear Licence Plate Lights
(P 433)
❙Taillights
(P 432)

7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 25)
Airbags
(P 37)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P 52)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P 64)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P 29)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P 30)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 94)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 95)
/System Indicators
(P 68)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorTurn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature
GaugeSecurity
System
Alarm
IndicatorFuel
Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Gear Position Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Amber)
SPORT Mode Indicator Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator
*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) Indicator
*
Precision All Wheel
Steer System Indicator
Forward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
Models without
navigation system
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 113)
Clock
(P 114)
The navigation
*/audio system receives
signals from GPS satellites, updating the
clock automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
a
Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2Setting the Clock (P 114)
b
Rotate to change hour, then press
.
c
Rotate to change minute, then
press .
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 133)
Press the button to changes the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 136)
Lights
(P 137)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models