2014 Acura RLX Owner's Manual

uuAcuraLink®
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328Features
■Manual operator connection
If you need to talk to the AcuraLink operator
in an emergency situation, you can manually
connect to them by pressing the ASSIST
button with the power mode in ACCESSORY
or ON.
1.Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2.Press the ASSIST button.
uYou are connected to the AcuraLink
operator.
1Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
In an emergency, the cover can be broken through to
press the ASSIST button.
ASSIST
Button

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uuAcuraLink®
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Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location,
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number
(PIN).■Stolen vehicle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your vehicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police as well as the
provider.■Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.■Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when trying to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function, you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.■Security alarm notification
If the security system in your vehicle detects an abnormal condition, such as
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by email.■
Security Features
1Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a
dealer, or go to owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. Ask a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in
Canada) for details.1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop flashing and horn will stop
sounding under the following conditions:•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

uuAcuraLink®
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330Features
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
1.Press the LINK button.
uConnection to the operator begins.
2.Talk to the operator.
uTo disconnect, press the selector knob,
select End Call on the On Demand
Multi-Use Display
TM, or press the Hang-
up button.
■
Operator Assistance
1Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
LINK ButtonAudio/information screen
when connected to the
AcuraLink operator.

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uuAcuraLink®
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Features
AcuraLink sends you messages on vehicle
features, safety and emissions recall
campaigns, maintenance reminders (U.S.
models only), and diagnostic information.
When you receive a new message, an icon
appears on the audio/information screen.
■Message category
There are six message categories.
•Feature Guide: Appears for the first 90 days of ownership, introducing vehicle
features each day.
•Quick Tips: Supplements your Owner’s Manual with updated vehicle
information.
•Diagnostic Info: Appears when a warning indicator or message comes on.
Rotate to select Check Later or Check Now.
uSelecting Check Now lets you know if you should see a dealer immediately or
later in accordance with the warning severity level.
•Scheduled Dealer Appointment (U.S. models only): An appointment made
through the Acura server or Acura Owners website can be rescheduled or
canceled from this option.
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•Maintenance Minder (U.S. models only): Lets you know which maintenance
item is due along with a reminder message.
•Recalls/Campaigns: Reminds you of a recall or important safety information.
You should also be notified by mail.■
AcuraLink Message
1AcuraLink Message
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can take several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
If an icon includes an exclamation point, it indicates
that Acura gives high priority to this message
compared to the one without.•
: An unread message with high priority
•
: An unread message
Message Icon
1Message category
Message categories can be added, edited, or deleted
through broadcast messages from Acura.
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer, or
schedule appointments (U.S. models only) from the
message options in Maintenance Minder (U.S.
models only), Recalls/Campaigns, and Diagnostic
Info.
2Message Options P. 332

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332Features
■Reading a message
1.Press the INFO button, rotate to select
AcuraLink/Messages, then press .
uIf your display has changed from Info
menu to Current Drive, press the
MENU button.
uAcuraLink messages appears.
2.Rotate to select a category, then press
.
uIf there are unread messages in a
category, a message icon appears next to
that category.
3.Rotate to select a message you want to
read, then press .■Message Options
While a message is displayed, you can use
options to take immediate action to the
message.
Available options are:
•Voice: Reads the message aloud. Select Stop to cancel it.
•Find Acura Dlr.: Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
•Delete: Deletes the displayed message. Rotate to select this option, then
press .
•Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
1Reading a message
If there is no message listed on the menu,
AcuraLink/Messages is grayed out and cannot be
selected.
The message icon disappears once you read the
message.
However, the exclamation mark that indicates that
the message has a high priority remains.•
: A read message with high priority.
1Message Options
The available options vary by message category.
You can delete all messages in a category at once.
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Voice is available only when the Message Auto
Reading setting is in ON, and the language selected
is English.
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Dec. 31, 2011 The engine may not be operating properly.
Select VOICE FOR DETAILS. Engine System. P062F

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uuAcuraLink®
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Features
•Schedule Dealer Appointment (U.S. models only): Automatically sets an
appointment date at your dealer.
•Phone number: Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
•Diagnostic Info: Updates the current diagnostic message by connecting to the
Acura server using HFL.■Dealer Appointments
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a
Maintenance Minder or Recalls/Campaigns message, or reschedule any existing
appointments.
1.Select a Maintenance Minder, Recalls/
Campaigns, or Scheduled Dealer
Appointment message.
2.Rotate to select Scheduled Dealer
Appointment or Reschedule
Appointment (depending on the screen).
Press .
uA suggested time and date are displayed.
3.Rotate to select Confirm
Appointment. Press to accept the time
and date.
4.Press to select OK.
1Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated dealer appointment when a
regular maintenance is due, visit the Acura Owners
website at www.owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada), and set the required
option. A reminder message will be sent as the date
for the dealer appointment approaches. A reminder
message will also be sent if you schedule an
appointment online using Acura Owners’ Schedule
Service Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and time, call your dealer directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select Cancel
Appointment when a message is displayed.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 336
Maximum Load Limit........................ 339
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 341
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 342
Precautions While Driving................. 345
Automatic Transmission ................... 346
Shifting ............................................ 347
SPORT Mode.................................... 351
Cruise Control
*................................ 352
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*........................ 355
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*... 364Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....... 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
*.... 370
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 375
Agile Handling Assist System............ 377
Precision All Wheel Steer System ...... 377Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
*.... 378
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 380Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 382
Braking
Brake System ................................... 384
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 389
Brake Assist System.......................... 390Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)*..................................... 391
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 397
Parking Sensor System
*................... 398
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 402
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 403
How to Refuel ................................. 404
Fuel Economy.................................... 405
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 405
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 406
Modifications................................... 406
* Not available on all models