2014 Acura RLX check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 125 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 177Audio Error Messages P. 254 General Information on the Audio System P. 260
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 287 AcuraLink®
* P. 327
When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 384 Parking Your Vehicle P. 397
Fuel Economy P. 405 Accessories and Modifications P. 406Maintenance Under the Hood P. 416 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 428
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 437 Battery P. 446 Remote Transmitter Care P. 447
Cleaning P. 449Engine Does Not Start P. 472 Jump Starting P. 475 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 478
Fuses P. 485 Emergency Towing P. 490 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 491
Refueling P. 493Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 499 Reporting Safety Defects P. 500
Authorized Manuals P. 505 Client Service Information P. 506
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 187
Driving
P. 335
Maintenance
P. 407
Handling the Unexpected
P. 453
Information
P. 495
Index
P. 510

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.

17Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 407)
Under the Hood
(P 416)
●Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, push up the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 428)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 434)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 437)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P 453)
Flat Tire
(P 455)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 481)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Engine Won’t Start
(P 472)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 485)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 479)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 490)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

19Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.

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.

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
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