2014 Acura RLX automatic transmission

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P 130)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 417)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P 487)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P 347)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 150)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 123)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P 404)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 384)❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 488)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 190)
❙USB Port
(P 189)
❙Memory Buttons
(P 147)
❙SET Button
(P 147)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 149)
❙SPORT Button
(P 351)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 387)

15Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 335)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Automat
ic Transm
iss
ion
(P 347)
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
●Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.
Paddle Shifters
(P350)
●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
●Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on, when the
SPORT mode is on.
●The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel. M Indicator Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle ShifterShift Up
(+
Paddle Shifter
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Selected
Gear
Number
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator Selected
Gear
Number
SPORT Button
* Not available on all models

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Features
AcuraLink®
*
Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic rerouting and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server, see the Navigation System Manual.■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information about your vehicle, its
positioning, and its condition will be sent to
the operator; you also can speak to the
operator when connected. ■
In Case of Emergency
1AcuraLink®
*
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada).1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected or you
do not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the ASSIST button, microphone, speakers,
or the unit itself.•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate other navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking to
the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Audio/information screenOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:* Not available on all models

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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

uuWhen DrivinguAutomatic Transmission
346Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.Automatic TransmissionThe engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.■
Other Precautions
■
Creeping
■
Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not put the shift lever in
(N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 6th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential shift
mode.■When the shift lever is in
(D
:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+
paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the shift lever is in
(D
with SPORT mode:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift)
indicator and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or
less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. If you do not operate the
paddle shifters while in 1st gear, the transmission automatically shifts up to 2nd
gear.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to 6th.
You can cancel this mode by pressing SPORT button, or pulling the
(+
paddle
shifter for a few seconds. When the sequential shift mode is canceled, the sequential
shift mode indicator and shift indicator go off.
■
Sequential Shift Mode

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uuBrakinguBrake System
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
uThe electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
•You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
•The engine is running.
•The shift lever is in any position other than
(P
or
(N
.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:•Electric parking brake system indicator•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator•Supplemental restraint system indicator
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uuBrakinguBrake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, such as
when you stop at a traffic light.■
Automatic Brake Hold
1Automatic Brake Hold
3
WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
(P and applying the
parking brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The shift lever must
be in
(D or
(N.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the shift
lever is in
(D or
(R. The
system is canceled and
the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.Accelerator Pedal
Brake Pedal
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off On OnOn
On
On U.S.
Canada