2014 Acura RLX instrument panel

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■
Speedometer
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Tachometer
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Fuel Gauge
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Temperature Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Temperature GaugeNOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 479

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Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Roll the right selector wheel or press the TRIP button to change the display.■
Switching the DisplayModels with navigation systemRight Selector WheelEngine Oil Life Vehicle SettingsElapsed Time
OFFAverage Speed Range Instant Fuel Economy/
Average Fuel Economy
Turn-by-Turn
Directions Tire Pressure for
Each TireCurrent Mode
for ACC with LSF
*
* Not available on all models

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Models with navigation system
Odometer Trip A Trip B
Outside temperature
TRIP Button
TRIP
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Engine Oil Life
Vehicle SettingsElapsed Time
OFF
Average SpeedRange Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire Right Selector Wheel

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Odometer Trip ATrip B
Outside temperature
TRIP Button
TRIP
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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip meter
is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F (U.S.) or ± 3°C (Canada) if the
temperature reading seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or
l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset,
the average fuel economy is also reset.■
Odometer
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Trip Meter
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Outside Temperature
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Average Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
2Customized Features P. 102, 2641Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.
Shows the current mode for ACC with LSF.2To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control P. 363Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2Refer to the Navigation System Manual■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Current Mode for ACC with LSF
■
Turn-by-Turn Directions
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2Customized Features P. 102, 2641Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
Models with ACC with LSF
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2Customized Features P. 102, 264
Models with navigation system

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 411
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 380■
Engine Oil Life
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Tire Pressure Monitor