2014 Acura RLX belt

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 372Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 942Controls P. 113Setting the Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 1522Features P. 187Audio System P. 188 Audio System Basic Operation P. 193
Customized Features P. 264 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 2852Driving P. 335Before Driving P. 336 Towing a Trailer P. 341
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 402 Refueling P. 4032Maintenance P. 407Before Performing Maintenance P. 408 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 434
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 448
2Handling the Unexpected P. 453Tools P. 454 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 455
Overheating P. 479 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 481
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 4922Information P. 495Specifications P. 496 Identification Numbers P. 498
Emissions Testing P. 501 Warranty Coverages P. 503

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 48)
❙Seat Belts
(P 30)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 61)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)
❙Rear Seat
❙Front Seat
(P 152)
❙Coat Hook
(P 168)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch (P 132)❙Map Lights
(P 160)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 174)❙Power Rear Sunshade
Button
* (P 175)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
* Not available on all models

7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 25)
Airbags
(P 37)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P 52)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P 64)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P 29)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P 30)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 94)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 95)
/System Indicators
(P 68)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorTurn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature
GaugeSecurity
System
Alarm
IndicatorFuel
Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Gear Position Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Amber)
SPORT Mode Indicator Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator
*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) Indicator
*
Precision All Wheel
Steer System Indicator
Forward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
Models without
navigation system
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada

20Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why does the beeper
sound when I turn the
engine off?
The beeper sounds when you turn off the engine with the
driver’s door open.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

21Quick Reference Guide
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?
Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.●Check if the shift lever is in
(P
or
(N
. If so, move the lever to
any other position.
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.

22Quick Reference Guide
California Proposition 65 WarningEvent Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.Service Diagnostic RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention ActThe airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE

25
Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 26
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 28
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts ........................ 30
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 33
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 36
Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 37
Types of Airbags ................................ 40
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40
Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 44Side Airbags ...................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 48
Airbag System Indicators.................... 49
Airbag Care ....................................... 51
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 52
Safety of Infants and Small Children ....... 54Safety of Larger Children ................... 62
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 64
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 65