2014 Acura RLX climate control

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descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
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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

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

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 148)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 133)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 376)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button
(P 368)
❙Parking Sensor System Button
* (P 399)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button
* (P 395)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual❙Audio/Information Screen
(P 203)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(P 194)❙Audio System
(P 188)
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 94)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 95)
❙Climate Control System
(P 177)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 145)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons
* (P 172)
❙Headlight Washer Button
* (P 143)
❙Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Buttons
* (P 173)

12Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P 177)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system on or off.
●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P 209)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(driver’s side only) Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.AUTO ButtonPassenger’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
(On/off) ButtonDriver’s Side Temperature
IconPassenger’s Side Temperature
Icon
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(Windshield Defroster) Button (Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror) Button
Driver’s Side Mode Control
Icon A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Passenger’s Side Mode Control
IconRecirculation/Fresh Air Mode
Icon Fan Control Icon

64Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Continued
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

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
*2:Models without LKAS
*3:Models with LKASIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Lane
Departure
Warning
(LDW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2LDW Camera P. 368
●Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2LDW Camera P. 368
*2
*3
Models without LKAS

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 427
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now/SERVICE
DUE NOW and Maintenance Past Due/SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 413
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 479
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.
●Stop in a safe place in
(P
. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 446
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 481