change time Acura RLX 2016 User Guide
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm  automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless 
access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the in strument panel blinks. When the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 sec onds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, or you grab any door handle  while carrying the keyless access remote, 
or the power mode is set to ON. The securi ty system indicator goes off at the same 
time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window  is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release button on 
the driver’s door or th e emergency trunk opener.
•Selecting other than (P.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 12-volt battery is  recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the  remote transmitter or 
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another 
device to it.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be  used when the power 
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indica tor blink three times.
This feature can be used  when signaling for a 
lane change.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain intervals with  the headlight switch in  AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the po wer mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver's door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF  (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the 
switch is in the  AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates when the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the  headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
 You can change the headli ght auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 113, 286
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come  on regardless whether 
the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless 
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position,  the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following 
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features  P. 113, 286
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following 
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.
• When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any doors open,  the interior lights go off 
after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
On
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
4. The previous code is displayed. Select  OK.
u You will receive a confirmation message 
on the display. Select  OK.
When you enter the PIN code for the first time 
or if you want to change the code:
1. Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Valet.
3. Select the item you want to be PIN-
protected from the locked area, then select 
OK .
4. Enter your selected four-digit PIN code, 
then select  OK.
5. You will be asked to enter the same four-
digit PIN code again. Enter, then select  OK.
u You will receive a confirmation message 
on the display. Select  OK.
To unlock:
1. Select  Valet.
2. Select  Unlock .
3. Enter the four-digit PIN code you have 
previously selected, then select  OK.1Valet Mode
The PIN code entering screen  also appears when you 
press:
•The glove box open button
•The trunk release button on the driver's door, on 
the trunk, or on the remote
While the glove box or the trunk is PIN-protected.
If you have locked all the items of the locked area, the 
PIN code entering screen appears with the power 
mode in ACCESSORY.
You can cancel the valet mode when you manually 
open the trunk. 2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk  P. 552
If you have only set  Navi, Phone, Audio  PIN-
protected but forgot your  four-digit PIN code, you 
need to go to a dealer to have the set valet mode 
reset. 
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or  passenger’s side 
temperature control.
2. Change the temperature setting from the 
following:
Temperature bar : Select a point where your 
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the 
right for a higher setting.
3 /4 : To raise or lower the temperature 
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold  3/4 , the 
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF : To rapidly cool down 
the interior. u The AUTO indicator comes on. The 
setting returns to the previously selected 
value when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF : To rapidly warm up the 
interior.
u The AUTO indicator comes on. The 
setting returns to the previously selected 
value when you select it again.1Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
When you set the  MAX COOL or MAX HEAT , MAX 
COOL or  MAX HEAT  is displayed.
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select  SYNC.
2. Select  ON for synchronized mode, and OFF  
for dual mode.
u When in synchronized mode, the 
passenger’s side temperature and vent 
mode become the same as the driver’s 
side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the 
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the 
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your 
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is 
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a 
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a 
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically 
selects the fan speed most suitable to the 
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the   button, the system changes 
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side 
temperature and vent mo de, and the passenger’s 
side temperature and ve nt mode can be set 
separately.
You can also return to du al mode by changing the 
passenger’s side temperature or switching the vent mode.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the 
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun 
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO,  Fan 
AUTO  is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod dock connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio 
devices.
1. Open the  AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the 
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo 
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches 
to the AUX mode.
1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the 
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
•Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
•We recommend your data backed up before using 
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the  AUX mode by selecting 
Change Source  on the Audio menu  screen or 
Audio Source  on the On Demand Multi-Use 
Display
TM.
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the interface dial or  MENU button to 
access some audio functions.
Press   to switch between the normal and 
extended display fo r some functions.
Interface dial:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices. Press to set 
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to 
select a secondary menu.
MENU button:  Press to select any mode. The 
available mode includes  Sound, Change 
Source , Refresh Station List , Save Preset , 
Radio Text , Music Search , and play modes. 
Play modes can be also selected from Scan , 
Random/Repeat , and so on.
BACK button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display.
 (Day/Night) button:  Press to change 
the audio/information  screen brightness.
Press   once and make an adjustment 
using the interface dial. u Each time you press  , the mode 
switches between the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
Voice Control System
The navigation system  is voice operable.
2 Voice Control Operation  P. 232
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the interface dial.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Move  ,  ,   or   to se lect a secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Sound  P. 230
2 Refresh Station List  P. 242
2 Save Preset  P. 241, 247
2 Radio Text  P. 243
2 Music Search P. 249, 253, 263, 273
2 Scan  P. 243, 250, 254, 274
2 Random/Repeat  P. 250, 254, 264, 274
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the 
audio system settings and preset memory are turned 
to the respective mode automatically when you set 
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU ButtonBACK  Button
 Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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Features
1. Select  More, then  Sound .
2. Use 
(+, (- or other icons to adjust the 
setting.
1. Select  More, then  Screen Settings .
2. Use 
(+, (- or other icons to adjust the 
setting.
■Adjusting the Sound1 Adjusting the Sound
Select  Off, Low , Mid or High  for the SVC setting.
2 Adjusting the Sound  P. 230
Instead of using 
( +, (- or icons, you can also touch 
the point where your  desired setting is.
You can also adjust the sound by selecting   on 
the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
■Changing the Screen Settings
1 Changing the Screen Settings
The following are adjustable screen settings:
•Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the screen  brightness synchronizes 
with the instruments panel brightness.
•Brightness•Contrast•Black Level•Display
Changes between the da ytime or nighttime 
modes.
•Beep
Mutes a beep that sounds every time you touch the 
screen.
•Keyboard
Changes the on-screen keyboard from the 
alphabetical order to the qwerty type.
•Vibration
Turns on and off the vibration when you touch the 
screen.
•Fade Timer
Sets the screen black out timing.
Instead of using 
( +, (- or icons, you can also touch 
the point where your  desired setting is.
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