2014 Acura RLX center console

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
164Controls
Your vehicle has a multi-function center
console. It includes a storage compartment,
an armrest, and a sliding tray.
Push the button on either side of the console
compartment to open the console
compartment.
You can put small items in the sliding tray
located in the console compartment lid. To
use the tray, push the button, then slide the
console compartment lid out fully. To close
the lid, push the button. It is automatically slid
back.
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Console Compartment
1Console Compartment
The console compartment light comes on when the
parking lights are on.
Button
Sliding
Tray
Button

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (center pocket)
Open the lid and the cover to use it.■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■
Accessory Power Sockets
1Accessory Power SocketsNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power sockets are designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).

uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control
180Controls
■Switching the vent mode
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side vent
mode.
2.Select a desired vent mode icon, or Driver
Mode Auto (driver’s side)/Passenger
Mode Auto (passenger’s side): The system
automatically selects the vent mode most
suitable to the ambient environment.
Vent mode
: Dashboard vents and back of the center
console
: Dashboard and floor vents, and back of
the center console
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents (driver’s side
only)■A/C on and off
1.Select A/C.
2.Select ON or OFF.
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Driver
Mode Auto or Passenger Mode Auto is
highlighted.
The side you selected.

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.■
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
BoxFuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Front Seat Heaters/AVS
20 A
3
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
4
Front Passenger’s Lumbar
Support
7.5 A
5
−
−
6
−
−
7
Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
10
−
−
11
Fly Start
15 A
12
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
13
Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket)
20 A
14
AS ECU
7.5 A
15
Glove Box
7.5 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
19
SRS1
10 A
*1:Except ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models
*2:ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models20
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
21
−
−
22
e-pretensioner
*
(7.5 A)
23
−
−
24
SRS2
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Right e-pretensioner
*
(20 A)
27
Heated Steering Wheel
*
10 A
28
Audio AMP
30 A
*1
40 A
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

496Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura RLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
55AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*1: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (Low Beam)
LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
27/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
LightsLED
Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Lights
LED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
2.1W
Front Door Pocket Lights
LED
Center Pocket Light
LED
Beverage Holder Light
LED
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
LED
Glove Box Light
LED
Front and Rear
*1 Foot Lights
LED
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
Trunk Lights
5W

511Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System....... 378
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 252
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.................... 287
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 63
Brake System............................................ 384
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 389
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 387
Brake Assist System................................. 390
Fluid ....................................................... 427
Foot Brake .............................................. 386
Parking Brake.......................................... 384
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 482
Brake System Indicator (Amber)............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System....... 378
Bulb Replacement.................................... 428
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 432
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 431
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 433
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 430
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 429
Headlights .............................................. 428
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 433
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 433
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 431Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 430
Taillights .................................................. 432
Bulb Specifications................................... 496
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 64
Cargo Hooks............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo.................................. 337, 339
CD Player................................................... 225
Center Pocket........................................... 165
Certification Label.................................... 498
Changing Bulbs......................................... 428
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 481
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 451
Cleaning the Interior................................ 449
Client Service Information....................... 506Climate Control System............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 448
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 184
Sensors ................................................... 185
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock.......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)................................................. 391
Coat Hooks............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)................................................. 391
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)........ 466, 497
Console Compartment............................. 164
Controls..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 424
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 425
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 424
Overheating ............................................ 479
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 346
Cruise Control........................................... 352
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders.............................................. 166
Customized Features........................ 102, 264
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 140
Dead Battery............................................. 475