2015 Acura RLX cruise control

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
Driving
The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the following
causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The engine is turned off.

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
Driving
Press and hold the (distance) button for one second.
Cruise Mode Selected appears on the multi-information display for two seconds,
and then the mode switches to Cruise.
To switch back to ACC with LSF, press and hold the button again for one second.■
To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control
1 To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control
Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, be more cautious about
keeping a safe distance from a vehicle ahead of you.
The current mode is displayed on the multi-
information display.
2 Switching the Display P. 95
ACC with
LSF ON Cruise
Control ON
Distance Button

504
uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D
. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

Index
512Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 407
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 167
AcuraLink .................................................. 326
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 81, 353
Additives Coolant ................................................... 426
Engine Oil ................................................ 421
Washer .................................................... 429
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 421
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 158
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 149
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Temperature .............................................. 99
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 378
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 185
Sensors .................................................... 186 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Air Pressure ....................................... 440, 499
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 192
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound................................ 206
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 190
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 259
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 191
Recommended CDs ................................. 260
Recommended Devices............................ 262
Remote Controls ..................................... 192 Security Code ......................................... 191
Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 191
USB Flash Drives...................................... 262
USB Port ................................................. 189
Authorized Manuals ................................ 507
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 124
Customize ...................................... 108, 276
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Indicator ........................................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 69, 388
Automatic Lighting .................................. 138
Automatic Transmission .......................... 344
Creeping................................................. 344
Fluid ....................................................... 428
Kickdown ............................................... 344
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 346
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 480
Shifting ................................................... 345
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 190
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery...................................................... 448
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 483
Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 448
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 449

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Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 379
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 251
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 286
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Brake Assist System................................. 391
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Foot Brake .............................................. 387
Parking Brake.......................................... 385
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red) Indicator ........................................... 68, 484
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 379
Bulb Replacement .................................... 430
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 434
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 433
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 435
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 432
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 431
Headlights .............................................. 430
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 435
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 435
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 433 Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 432
Taillights .................................................. 434
Bulb Specifications ................................... 498
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo .................................. 335, 337
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 165
Certification Label .................................... 500
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 483
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 453
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 451
Client Service Information ....................... 508Climate Control System
............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 185
Sensors ................................................... 186
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock .......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 392
Coat Hooks ............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 392
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 468, 499
Console Compartment ............................. 164
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 344
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 166
Customized Features ........................ 102, 263
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 140
Dead Battery ............................................. 477

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 184
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 501
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 422
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Door Mirrors ............................................. 150
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ......................................... 12, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 442
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 333
Automatic Transmission ........................... 344
Braking .................................................... 385
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 376
Emergency ................................................ 492
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 503
Engine ....................................................... 500
Coolant ................................................... 426
Jump Starting .......................................... 477
Oil ........................................................... 421
Starting ................................................... 340
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 420
Engine Coolant ......................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil ................................................. 421
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 421
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
e-pretensioners ........................................... 32 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 450
Oil .......................................................... 424
Flat Tire ..................................................... 457
Floor Mats ................................................ 452
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 428
Brake ...................................................... 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 426
Windshield Washer ................................. 429
Foot Brake ................................................ 387
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 173
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 18, 404
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100

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Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Range ..................................................... 100
Recommendation............................ 404, 498
Refueling ................................................ 404
Fuel Economy ........................................... 406
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 18, 405
Fuses ......................................................... 487
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 491
Locations ................................ 487, 489, 490GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Information............................................. 404
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 404
Gauges ........................................................ 94
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 345
Glass (care) ............................................... 454
Glove Box ................................................. 161HHandling the Unexpected ....................... 455
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 286
Auto Answer .......................................... 301 Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 303
Automatic Transferring ............................ 301
Displaying Messages ................................ 321
Editing User Name ................................... 300
HFL Buttons ............................................. 286
HFL Menus .............................................. 288
HFL Status Display ................................... 287
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 287
Making a Call .......................................... 312
Options During a Call .............................. 318
Phone Setup ............................................ 292
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 307
Receiving a Call ....................................... 317
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 319
Ring Tone ................................................ 302
Roadside Assistance ................................. 325
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 320
Speed Dial ............................................... 304
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 299
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options ................................................. 297
Use Contact Photo .................................. 302
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 227
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 155
Headlight Washers ................................... 143
Headlights ................................................. 137
Aiming .................................................... 430
Automatic Operation ............................... 138
Dimming ......................................... 137, 140 Operating................................................ 137
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 171
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 172, 173, 174
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 286
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 342
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 284
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 500
Engine and Transmission ......................... 500
Vehicle Identification ............................... 500
Illumination Control Buttons ................................................... 144
Immobilizer System .................................. 128
Indicator.................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ..................................... 81, 353
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 74
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 69, 388
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 83, 380
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 70
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 484
Charging System ............................... 71, 483
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 351
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 350