2015 Acura RLX parking sensors

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Parking Sensor System
*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and audio/information screen let you know the approximate distance
between your vehicle and the obstacle.■The sensor location and range
1Parking Sensor System
*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt.•The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electronic devices
that generate ul trasonic wave.•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
* Not available on all models

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■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on and the beeper sounds when the system is
on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the shift lever is in
(R
, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front corner sensors start to detect an
obstacle when the shift lever is in any position
other than
(P
, and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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■When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beep
Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Indicator
Audio/information screen
Corner Sensors
Center Sensors
Moderate
—
Rear: About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)
Blinks in Yellow
*1
Short
About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very short
About 18-14 in
(45-35 cm)
About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
Continuous
About 14 in
(35 cm) or less
About 14 in
(35 cm) or less
Blinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle

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1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power\
mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.■
Turning off All Rear Sensors
1 Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you shift to
(R, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.

513Index
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