2014 Acura RLX change key battery

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and manually start the
engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
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●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
116Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal StrengthThe vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
•Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
•You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
•A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.■
Key Number Tag
1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two
years. This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The hood and trunk are closed.
•All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless
access system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote
transmitter, or you grab either front door
* or any door
* handle while carrying the
keyless access remote, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system indicator
goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.■
Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release button on
the driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button* Not available on all models

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uuEngine Does Not StartuIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is WeakIf the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the ENGINE START/
STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the engine as follows.
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
access remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the keyless access remote
should be facing you.
uThe indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2.Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds while the
indicator stays on.
uIf you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.