2014 Acura RLX stop start

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)

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 113)
Clock
(P 114)
The navigation
*/audio system receives
signals from GPS satellites, updating the
clock automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
a
Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2Setting the Clock (P 114)
b
Rotate to change hour, then press
.
c
Rotate to change minute, then
press .
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 133)
Press the button to changes the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 136)
Lights
(P 137)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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.

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)

71
uuIndicatorsu
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

85
uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
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
P. 473
●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.
—
U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada

86
uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 447
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.
●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 473
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 342
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P
.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.

113
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 115
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 123
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 124
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 125
Security System................................ 128
Immobilizer System .......................... 128Security System Alarm...................... 128
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 130Opening and Closing the Moonroof
....... 132
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 133
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 137
Daytime Running Lights ................... 140
Wipers and Washers ........................ 141
Brightness Control ........................... 144
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...145
Driving Position Memory System ...... 146
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 148Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 149
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 149
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 150
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 152
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 159
Interior Lights .................................. 159
Interior Convenience Items .............. 161
Climate Control System................... 177
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 177
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......185