2014 Acura RLX Call

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uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist System
Driving
Agile Handling Assist SystemLightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you steer the
wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.Precision All Wheel Steer SystemMonitors road conditions while you are driving. In response to current driving
conditions, the system automatically makes slight adjustment to the relative rear
wheel toe settings to help enhance vehicle control and stability.
1Agile Handling Assist System
The agile handling assist system cannot enhance
stability in all driving situations. You still need to drive
and corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions
and always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agile handling assist system
does not activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the system is activated. This is
normal.1Precision All Wheel Steer System
The Precision All Wheel Steer System cannot enhance
vehicle control and stability in all driving situations.
You still need to drive and corner at speeds
appropriate for the conditions and always leave a
sufficient margin of safety.
The toe setting of the rear wheels may get stuck in a
non-centered setting if the system malfunctions
while driving. This can cause the vehicle to pull to a
side even as you keep the steering wheel in the
center position. If this occurs, the system
automatically limits the vehicle speed to a maximum
of 50 mph (80 km/h). Reduce your speed and be
extra cautious, as handling may be difficult. Go to a
dealer immediately.

384Driving
BrakingBrake SystemUse the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to apply or release the brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
uThe electric parking brake indicator
comes on.■To release manually
1.Depress the brake pedal.
2.Press the electric parking brake switch.
uThe electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
■
Parking Brake
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake, or set the power
mode to OFF. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2Jump Starting P. 475
If you pull up the electric parking brake switch while
driving, the parking brake is applied.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
LSF.•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
Electric Parking
Brake SwitchElectric Parking
Brake Switch

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uuBrakinguBrake System
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
uThe electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
•You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
•The engine is running.
•The shift lever is in any position other than
(P
or
(N
.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:•Electric parking brake system indicator•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal

uuBrakinguBrake System
388Driving
■The system automatically cancels when:
•You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to
(P
or
(R
.
•You engage the parking brake.
Under the following conditions, the system automatically cancels, and the parking
brake is applied:
•Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
•The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
•The engine is turned off.
•Brake Hold System Problem/CHECK BRAKE HOLD SYSTEM appears on the
multi-information display.
■Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
uThe automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
1Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
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Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is
off.1Turning on the system
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation. The system generates sound while holding
the vehicle and it moves.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off

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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS
TM)*
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Driving
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM
)*
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle
detected in front of yours. The CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a potential
collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed when a collision is
deemed unavoidable to help minimize collision severity.
■How the system works
1Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS
TM)*
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS
TM is designed to reduce the severity of an
unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collision nor
stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.
The CMBSTM may not activate or may not detect a
vehicle in front of your vehicle under the following
conditions:
•The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you is too short.•A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and
it brakes suddenly.•When you accelerate rapidly and approach the
vehicle ahead of you at high speed.•The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle or other
small vehicle.•A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.•When you drive on a curved or winding road that
makes it difficult for the sensor to properly detect a
vehicle in front of you.•When there are pedestrians or animals in front of
your vehicle.
A radar sensor starts to monitor if there is a vehicle in front of you when your
vehicle speed is above 10 mph (15 km/h).
The radar sensor is
in the front grille.
The CMBS
TM activates when the speed difference between your vehicle and a
vehicle detected in front of you becomes more than 10 mph (15 km/h) with a
chance of a collision.
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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS
TM)*
Driving
Press this button for about one second to turn
on and off the system.
When the CMBS
TM is off:
•The beeper sounds.
•The CMBS
TM indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
•A message on the multi-information display
reminds you that the system is off.
The CMBS
TM is in the previously selected ON or
OFF setting each time you start the engine.
■
CMBS
TM On and Off
1Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS
TM)*
The CMBS
TM may automatically shut off, and the
CMBS
TM indicator will come and stay on when:
•You drive off-road or on a mountain road for an
extended period.•You drive with the parking brake applied.•You drive in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)•The radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, dry
leaves, wet snow, etc.•An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire
size, flat tire, etc.)
Once the conditions that caused the CMBS
TM to shut
off improve, the system comes back on.
* Not available on all models

402Driving
Multi-View Rear CameraAbout Your Multi-View Rear CameraThe audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the shift lever is moved to
(R
.
You can view three different camera angles on the rearview display. Press the
interface dial to switch the angle.
If Top View is last used before you turn the power mode to OFF, Wide mode is
selected next time you turn the power on and move the shift lever to
(R
.
■
Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.
2Customized Features P. 264
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you shift into
(R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear when the dynamic
guideline is off.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)Approx. 79 inches (2 m)Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

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uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel
Driving
How to RefuelYour fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel fill cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2.Turn off the engine.
3.Press the fuel fill door release button.
uThe fuel fill door opens.
4.Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.
uMake sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.
uKeep the filler nozzle level.
uWhen the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.
uAfter filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.
5.Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1How to Refuel
Only a service station filler nozzle can be used.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
If the fuel nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
2Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
P. 493
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
•Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
•Handle fuel only outdoors.
•Wipe up spills immediately.
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