2015 Acura RLX cruise control

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 353
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 353
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 353
2 Parking Brake P. 385
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the parking brake is applied.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 353
2 Parking Brake P. 385
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is
depressed.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 353
●Appears if ACC with LSF is canceled while your vehicle
is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF.
●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears if there is a problem with the e-pretensioner
system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
100Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the current mode for ACC with LSF.2 To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control P. 363Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2Refer to the Navigation System Manual■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Current Mode for ACC with LSF
■
Turn-by-Turn Directions
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 2631Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 263
Models with ACC with LSF
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 263
Models with navigation system

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 334
Maximum Load Limit........................ 337
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 339
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 340
Precautions While Driving................. 343
Automatic Transmission ................... 344
Shifting ............................................ 345
SPORT Mode.................................... 349
Cruise Control
*................................ 350
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*........................ 353
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*... 364 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....... 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
*.... 371
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 376
Agile Handling Assist System............ 378
Precision All Wheel Steer System ...... 378Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
*.... 379
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 381Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 383
Braking
Brake System ................................... 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 390
Brake Assist System.......................... 391 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)*..................................... 392
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 398
Parking Sensor System
*................... 399
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 403
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 404
How to Refuel ................................. 405
Fuel Economy .................................... 406
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 406
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 407
Modifications................................... 407
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
*
Driving
Cruise Control
*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
1Cruise Control
*
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
3
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
When to use■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to use
CRUISE MAIN
is on in the
instrument panel.Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the
CRUISE
button on
the steering wheel.
Models with
navigation systemModels without
navigation system
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
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Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the RES/+/SET/– switch down when you
reach the desired speed.
The moment you release the RES/+/SET/– switch, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.■
To Set the Vehicle Speed
On when cruise control begins
On RES/+/SET/− Switch
Press down and release
On
Models with
navigation systemModels without
navigation system
Models with
navigation systemModels without
navigation system
On On

uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
*
352Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+/SET/– switch on the steering
wheel.
• Each time you press the switch up or down, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.■
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch down on the steering wheel when
adjusting the speed with the accelerator and brake
pedals.
■
To Cancel
To decrease speedTo increase speed
1 To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+ /
SET/– switch up while driving at a speed of at least
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE ButtonCANCEL Button

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following distance behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle slows to a stop,
decelerates and stops your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the
brake or the accelerator.
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
3
WARNING
Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a
crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on
expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.
3
WARNING
ACC with LSF has limited braking
capability and may not stop your vehicle
in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle
that quickly stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.
3
WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with LSF system is operating
can result in the vehicle moving without
operator control.A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with LSF.
* Not available on all models