2014 Acura RLX warning

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 84
Gauges and Multi-Information Display... 94
Gauges .............................................. 94
Multi-Information Display .................. 95

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*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation systemIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare
*,
get your regular tire repaired or replaced
and put back on your vehicle as soon as
you can.
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, roll the right
selector wheel to see the message
again.●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the right selector
wheel is rolled.
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* Not available on all models

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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 429
, 430
, 431
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High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 128
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Indicator

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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation systemIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the FCW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
FCW system is too high. The system
activates when the temperature inside the
system cools down.
2Automatic shutoff P. 365
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2Automatic shutoff P. 365
* Not available on all models

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*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
*2:Models without LKAS
*3:Models with LKASIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Lane
Departure
Warning
(LDW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2LDW Camera P. 368
●Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2LDW Camera P. 368
*2
*3
Models without LKAS

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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 427
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now/SERVICE
DUE NOW and Maintenance Past Due/SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 413
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 479
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.
●Stop in a safe place in
(P
. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 446
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 481

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*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and manually start the
engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 473
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 447
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.
●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 473
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 342
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P
.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.