2015 Acura RLX steering wheel

490
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.■
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
BoxFuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Front Seat Heaters/AVS
20 A
3
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
4
Front Passenger’s Lumbar Support
7.5 A
5
−
−
6
−
−
7
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
10
−
−
11
Fly Start
15 A
12
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
13
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
14
AS ECU
7.5 A
15
Glove Box
7.5 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
19
SRS1
10 A
*1:Except ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO models
*2:ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO models20
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
21
−
−
22
e-pretensioner
*
(7.5 A)
23
−
−
24
SRS2
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Right e-pretensioner
*
(20 A)
27
Heated Steering Wheel
*
10 A
28
Audio AMP
30 A
*1
40 A
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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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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

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Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 485
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 372
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 483
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 381, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 484
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 349
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 376
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 377
Information ............................................... 497
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144 Interface Dial
............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 471
Jump Starting ........................................... 477KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 344LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 371
Language (HFL) ........................................ 287
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 137, 430
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 430
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 337
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 120
Low Battery Charge ................................. 483
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 337
Lumbar Support ....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 409
Battery .................................................... 448
Brake Fluid .............................................. 429
Cleaning ................................................. 451
Climate Control System .......................... 450
Coolant .................................................. 426

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Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 413
Oil .......................................................... 422
Precautions ............................................. 410
Radiator .................................................. 427
Remote Transmitter ................................ 449
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 430
Safety ..................................................... 411
Service Items ........................................... 416
Tires........................................................ 439
Transmission Fluid ................................... 428
Under the Hood ...................................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 71, 484
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 337
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 94
Mirrors ...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 407
Moonroof ................................................. 132
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 403
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 500
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 421, 499
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking ................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 421, 499
Viscosity .......................................... 421, 499
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 494
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 419
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99
Overheating .............................................. 481
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 348
Pandora® ................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 129
Parking ...................................................... 398
Parking Brake ........................................... 385
Parking Sensor System ............................. 399 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 175
Power Windows ....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............ 378
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 457
RRadiator.................................................... 427
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 503
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Refueling .................................................. 404
Fuel Gauge................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 404, 498
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 383, 442, 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117

518Index
ReplacementBattery..................................................... 449
Bulbs ....................................................... 430
Fuses ....................................... 487, 489, 490
Tires ........................................................ 445
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 436
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 502
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 99
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ........................... 150
Right Selector Wheel .................... 95, 97, 102SSafe Driving................................................. 25
Safety Check ................................................ 29
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 32
Checking ................................................... 36
e-pretensioners .......................................... 32
Fastening ................................................... 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder ............................................. 31, 73
Warning Indicator ................................ 31, 73
Seat Heaters .............................. 172, 173, 174
Seats .......................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................. 152 Front Seats .............................................. 152
Seat Heaters ............................ 172, 173, 174
Security System ......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
Select Lever ......................................... 17, 345
Operation.......................................... 17, 346
Releasing................................................. 480
Won’t Move ............................................ 480
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 347
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 348
Setting the Clock ...................................... 114
Shift Lever ........................................... 17, 345
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 72, 346
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 17, 345
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 221
Snow Tires ................................................. 447
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 468, 499
Spark Plugs ............................................... 498
Specifications ............................................ 498
Specified Fuel ................................... 404, 498
SPORT Mode ............................................. 349
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 81, 349
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Does Not Start......................................... 474
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 133 Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Stopping ................................................... 398
Summer Tires ............................................ 447
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 133
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
TTemperature Sensor................................ 186
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 457
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 381
Indicator ........................................... 76, 486
Tires .......................................................... 439
Air Pressure..................................... 440, 499
Chains .................................................... 447
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 439
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 457
Inspection ............................................... 439
Labeling .................................................. 440
Regulations ............................................. 442
Rotation.................................................. 446
Spare (Optional) .............................. 468, 499
Summer .................................................. 447
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 457
Wear Indicators....................................... 444