2014 Acura RLX bulb

431
uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
3.Insert a new bulb.Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsBrake/taillight and rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized
Acura dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Cover
BulbSocket

432
uuReplacing Light BulbsuTaillight Bulbs
Maintenance
Taillight BulbsTaillight bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
3.Insert a new bulb.Back-Up Light: 16 W
Cover
SocketBulb

433
uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsRear license plate light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.High-Mount Brake Light BulbsHigh-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.Door Outer Handle Ambient Light BulbsDoor outer handle ambient light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.

496Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura RLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
55AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*1: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (Low Beam)
LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
27/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
LightsLED
Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Lights
LED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
2.1W
Front Door Pocket Lights
LED
Center Pocket Light
LED
Beverage Holder Light
LED
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
LED
Glove Box Light
LED
Front and Rear
*1 Foot Lights
LED
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
Trunk Lights
5W

511Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System....... 378
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 252
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.................... 287
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 63
Brake System............................................ 384
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 389
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 387
Brake Assist System................................. 390
Fluid ....................................................... 427
Foot Brake .............................................. 386
Parking Brake.......................................... 384
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 482
Brake System Indicator (Amber)............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System....... 378
Bulb Replacement.................................... 428
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 432
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 431
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 433
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 430
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 429
Headlights .............................................. 428
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 433
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 433
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 431Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 430
Taillights .................................................. 432
Bulb Specifications................................... 496
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 64
Cargo Hooks............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo.................................. 337, 339
CD Player................................................... 225
Center Pocket........................................... 165
Certification Label.................................... 498
Changing Bulbs......................................... 428
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 481
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 451
Cleaning the Interior................................ 449
Client Service Information....................... 506Climate Control System............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 448
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 184
Sensors ................................................... 185
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock.......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)................................................. 391
Coat Hooks............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)................................................. 391
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)........ 466, 497
Console Compartment............................. 164
Controls..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 424
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 425
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 424
Overheating ............................................ 479
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 346
Cruise Control........................................... 352
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders.............................................. 166
Customized Features........................ 102, 264
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 140
Dead Battery............................................. 475

514Index
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 483
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 483
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 371
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 481
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 380, 382
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 482
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 351
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 375
VSA® OFF .......................................... 75, 376
Information............................................... 495
Instant Fuel Economy............................... 100
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144Interface Dial............................................ 193
Interior Lights........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 469
Jump Starting........................................... 475KKey Number Tag....................................... 116
Keyless Access System.............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 120
Keys........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 346LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 370
Language (HFL)........................................ 288
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 57
Lights................................................. 137, 428
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 428
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits............................................... 339
Locking/Unlocking................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System..................... 120
Low Battery Charge................................. 481
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength.................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 481
Lower Anchors........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 339
Lumbar Support....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 407
Battery .................................................... 446
Brake Fluid .............................................. 427
Cleaning ................................................. 449
Climate Control System .......................... 448
Coolant .................................................. 424

515Index
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 411
Oil .......................................................... 420
Precautions ............................................. 408
Radiator .................................................. 425
Remote Transmitter ................................ 447
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 428
Safety ..................................................... 409
Service Items ........................................... 414
Tires........................................................ 437
Transmission Fluid ................................... 426
Under the Hood ...................................... 416
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 482
Map Lights................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit............................... 339
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 94
Mirrors...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 406
Moonroof................................................. 132
MP3................................................... 225, 249
Multi-Information Display......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 402
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 498
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine)....................................... 419, 497
Adding .................................................... 421
Checking ................................................. 420
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 412
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 481
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 419, 497
Viscosity .......................................... 419, 497
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 492
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 417
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display.................... 99
Overheating.............................................. 479
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 350
Pandora®................................................... 247
Panic Mode............................................... 129
Parking...................................................... 397
Parking Brake........................................... 384
Parking Sensor System............................. 398Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 50
Passing Indicators..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade.............................. 175
Power Windows....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving....................... 345
Rain ........................................................ 345
Precision All Wheel Steer System............ 377
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 455
RRadiator.................................................... 425
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 217
Radio (XM®).............................................. 222
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 219
Range........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 219
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 501
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial............... 184
Rearview Mirror....................................... 149
Refueling.................................................. 403
Fuel Guage................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 403, 496
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations............................... 382, 440, 499
Remote Transmitter................................. 117

516Index
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 447
Bulbs ....................................................... 428
Fuses ....................................... 485, 487, 488
Tires ........................................................ 443
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 434
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 500
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 99
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror........................... 150
Right Selector Wheel.................... 95, 97, 102SSafe Driving................................................. 25
Safety Check................................................ 29
Safety Labels............................................... 65
Safety Message........................................... 23
Seat Belts..................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 32
Checking ................................................... 36
e-pretensioners .......................................... 32
Fastening ................................................... 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder ............................................. 31, 73
Warning Indicator ................................ 31, 73
Seat Heaters.............................. 172, 173, 174
Seats.......................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................. 152Front Seats .............................................. 152
Seat Heaters ............................ 172, 173, 174
Security System......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
Select Lever......................................... 15, 347
Operation.......................................... 15, 348
Releasing................................................. 478
Won’t Move ............................................ 478
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 56
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 349
Sequential Shift Mode Operation........... 350
Setting the Clock...................................... 114
Shift Lever........................................... 15, 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 72, 348
Shifting (Transmission)....................... 15, 347
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 34
Side Airbags................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
Snow Tires................................................. 445
Spare Tire (Optional)........................ 466, 497
Spark Plugs............................................... 496
Specifications............................................ 496
Specified Fuel................................... 403, 496
SPORT Mode............................................. 351
SPORT Mode Indicator....................... 81, 351
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 40
Starting the Engine.................................. 342
Does Not Start......................................... 472
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 133
Jump Starting .......................................... 475Steering Wheel........................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Stopping................................................... 397
Summer Tires............................................ 445
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................ 2, 3, 133
System Message Indicator......................... 76
TTemperature Sensor................................ 185
Temporary Tire Repair Kit....................... 455
Time (Setting)........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 380
Indicator ........................................... 76, 484
Tires.......................................................... 437
Air Pressure..................................... 438, 497
Chains .................................................... 445
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 437
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 455
Inspection ............................................... 437
Labeling .................................................. 438
Regulations ............................................. 440
Rotation.................................................. 444
Spare (Optional) .............................. 466, 497
Summer .................................................. 445
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 455
Wear Indicators....................................... 442
Winter .................................................... 445