2014 Acura RLX Owner's Manual

64Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

65Safe Driving
Safety LabelsLabel LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Radiator CapDashboardDoorjambs Sun Visors
U.S. models Canadian models
U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models only

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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

68Instrument Panel
Indicators*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation systemIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 482
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 482
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 481
U.S.Canada(Red)

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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
Electric
Parking Brake
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Blinks and the electric parking brake
system indicator comes on at the
same time - There is a problem with
the electric parking brake system. The
parking brake may not be set.
2Parking Brake P. 384
Electric
Parking Brake
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On P. 483
Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
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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
Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
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Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake system.●Comes on if there is a problem with
hydraulic brake boost system.
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability.
U.S.CanadaU.S.Canada(Amber)
U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada

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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
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 501
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 482
Charging
System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 481