2015 Acura RLX parking brake

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P
.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The shift lever is moved out of
(P
.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■
Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will
sound when you open the driver’s door.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 77
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the headlights. If you find a
significant change in the vertical angle of the
headlights, there may be a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running LightsThe low beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The low beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch
is turned on, or when the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker
outside.
1 Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in than when it is in
AUTO . In AUTO , if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.U.S. models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the
door mirrors to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1
or
(2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ((1
or
(2
).
u You will hear the beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the door
mirrors will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beep, and the
indicator light stays on.
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Storing a Position in Memory
1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
SET Button
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2■
Recalling the Stored Position
1
Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:•Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or
(2).
•Adjust the seat, the steering wheel or the door
mirror position.•Shift into any position except
(P.
Memory Buttons

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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

340Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 128
Electric Parking
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Shift to
(P
.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the shift lever in
(D
. Select
(R

when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 385
1Starting the Engine
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 475
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
■
Stopping the Engine
■
Starting to Drive
1 Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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■Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D
when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing downhill, then
release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

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Driving
Precautions While DrivingAvoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.■
In Rain
1Precautions While DrivingNOTICEDo not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.NOTICEThe following can damage the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder•Driving toward the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes.NOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.