2016 Acura RLX trunk

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 106
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 154
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
Customized Features P. 286 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 311
2 Driving P. 359
Before Driving P. 360 Towing a Trailer P. 365
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 447 Surround View Camera System* P. 448
2Maintenance P. 463
Before Performing Maintenance P. 464 Maintenance MinderTM P. 467
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 489
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 504
2Handling the Unexpected P. 511
Tools P. 512 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 513
Overheating P. 537 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 539
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 552
2 Information P. 555
Specifications P. 556 Identification Numbers P. 558
Emissions Testing P. 561 Warranty Coverages P. 563
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 146 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 277General Information on the Audio System P. 282
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 313 AcuraLink ® P. 352
When Driving P. 366 Braking P. 423Parking Your Vehicle P. 438
Refueling P. 458 Fuel Economy P. 460Accessories and Modifications P. 461
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 472 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 492 12-Volt Battery P. 501 Remote Transmitter Care P. 502
Cleaning P. 505
Power System Won’t Start P. 531 Jump Starting P. 534
Fuses P. 544 Emergency Towing P. 550 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 551
Refueling P. 553
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 559 Reporting Safety Defects P. 560
Authorized Manuals P. 565 Client Service Information P. 566
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 359
MaintenanceP. 463
Handling the UnexpectedP. 511
InformationP. 555
IndexP. 570
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 152)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 46)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 146)❙Hood Release Handle
(P 473)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 46)
❙Glove Box (P 184)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 50)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 173)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 144)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 459)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 548)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 213)
❙USB Port (P 213)
❙Memory Buttons (P 170)
❙SET Button (P 170)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 172)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P 546)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 423)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 426)
❙SPORT Button (P 380)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 373)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 472)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 163, 489)
❙Tires (P 492, 513)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 136)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 173)
❙Headlights (P 159, 484)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 158, 485)
❙How to Refuel (P 459)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 488)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 148)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 146)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 447)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 487)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 487)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 486)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 158, 159, 484)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 487)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 488)
❙Taillights (P 487)
❙Fog Lights (P 162, 484)
❙Surround View Camera System* (P 448)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 146)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 163)
Wiper/Washer Control LeverAdjustment Ring : Low Sensitivity: High Sensitivity
MIST
OFF
AUTO : Wiper speed varies automatically
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 142)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk (P 146)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk release button on the
driver’s door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Release Button
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 511)
Flat Tire (P 513)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 539)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Power System Won’t Start
(P 531)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 544)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 537)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 550)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe DrivingFor the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 142
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 178
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 39
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 58
■Safety Checklist1Safety Checklist
If the door and trunk ope n message appears on the
multi-information display, a door and/or the trunk is
not completely closed. Clos e all doors and the trunk
tightly until the message disappears. 2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 97
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when th e garage door is open,
drive out of the garage i mmediately after turning the
power system on.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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