2017 Acura RLX Owner's Manual

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An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1When the System Detects a Vehicle
If on the lower right ch anges to (amber) when
the shift lever is in
( R, mud snow or ice, etc. may
have accumulated in the vi cinity of the sensor. The
system is temporarily canceled. Check the bumper
corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly clean
the area if necessary.
If (amber) comes on when the shift lever is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the shift lever in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Rear Wide View Rear Normal View Arrow Icon
Arrow Icon
Models with surround view camera system
Rear Ground View
Models with multi-view rear camera
Wide View
Normal ViewTop Down View
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You can switch on and off the system using
the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 262
■Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off
Icon
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Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the shift lever is moved to
(R.
You can view three different camera angl es on the rearview display. Press the
interface dial to switch the angle.
If Top View is last used before you turn the power mode to OFF, Wide mode is
selected next time you turn the pow er on and move the shift lever to
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 262
Fixed Guideline
On : Guidelines appear when you shift into
(R.
Off : Guidelines do not appear when the dynamic
guideline is off.
Dynamic Guideline
On : Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off : Guidelines do not move.
Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)Approx. 79 inches (2 m)Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
* Not available on all models
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Surround View Camera System*
Is a four camera system that views areas commonly known as “blind spots” from
different angles, then displays the images on the audi o/information screen. This
system can be used to:
• Check the right and left sides of the vehi cle while crossing at intersections with
poor visibility (fog, heavy rain, obstructed view, etc.).
2Checking from the front wide view at intersections P. 435
•Check for obstacles in front of the vehicle when parking or maneuvering in
confined areas.
2 Checking the sides of your vehicle P. 435
•Check for obstacles when you are moving in (R.
2 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle P. 431
•Assist you when backing into or parallel parking the vehicle in a lined parking
space.
2 Reversing into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines P. 432
2 Parallel Parking into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines P. 433
1Surround View Camera System*
3WARNING
Failure to visually assess the area around
the vehicle (directly or by use of the
mirrors) may result in a crash causing
serious injury or death.
The areas shown in the surround view
camera system display are limited. The
display may not show all pedestrians or
other objects around your vehicle.
Do not solely rely only on the surround
view camera system display to assess
whether it is safe to move your vehicle.
3WARNING
Failure to pay proper attention to your
surroundings while driv ing may result in a
crash causing serious injury or death.
To help mitigate the ch ances of a collision,
only look at the surround view camera
system display when it is safe to do so.
* Not available on all models
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Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
■For frontal views:
Press the CAMERA button when the vehicle is
stationary or moving at 12 mph (20 km/h) or
slower. Press the button again or the interface
dial to switch camera views.
■For rear reviews:
Move the shift lever to
(R when the vehicle is
stationary. Press the CAMERA button or the
interface dial to switch to rear view mode.
You can customize the display setting.
2 Customized Features P. 262
1Surround View Camera System*
The surround view ca mera system does not eliminate
all blind spots. The system is for your convenience
only.
Always keep the camera le nses clean and free from
debris.
The navigation system is disa bled when the shift lever
is in
( R.
CAMERA
Button
CAMERA
Button
* Not available on all models
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■Camera Locations and Images
Ground View
An overhead view created by the
combination of images captured
by four cameras.
Left and Right
Side View
Front Ground View
Right Side View Front Wide View
Sideview Camera
(Passenger side)Sideview Camera
(Driver side)
Rearview Camera
Front-view Camera
The unique surround view camera lenses make distances appear
differently than they actually are - objects seen on the audio/information
screen may appear closer or further away, and may be distorted. This
becomes more apparent the further aw
ay an object is from your vehicle.
CAMERA
Button
Rear
Ground
View
Rear
Wide
View
Rear
Normal
View
CAMERA Button
CAMERA Button
CAMERA
Button
Press and
hold
CAMERA
button.CAMERA
Button
CAMERA Button
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Following can be displayed when the system is on.
Guide lines: Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the
rear surroundings. The distan ce may appear differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines: Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the current
position.
Depending on your parking situation, you can select Back-in left park guidance,
Back-in right park guidance , Left parallel park guidance , or Right parallel
park guidance from Parking Guideline menu to display:
Initial position guide : Marks the point
where your vehicle is headed when reversing.
Steering position alignment guide :
Indicates when to change the steering wheel
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Operating the navigation system or audio system
while the surround view camera system screen is
displayed cancels the surr ound view camera system
screen and starts up the navigation system screen.
If you press the CAMERA button while the vehicle
speed is more than 15 mph (25 km/h), the standby
screen appears.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20
km/h), the screen switches to a surround view camera
system image.
1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances indi cated by the guide lines
and camera views on the display may differ from the
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the
vehicle height, road conditions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be used as a reference only.
The guide lines can be tu rned on and off using the
audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 262
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until
you turn them back on.
To see the guidance on how to use the reference
lines and guides while they appear on the display,
press and hold the CAMERA button or the interface
dial. To close the guidance, press and hold the
CAMERA button or the interface dial again, or press
the BACK button.
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When Parking Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the shift lever is moved to
(R.
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle1When Parking Your Vehicle
The ground view can be disp layed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system
when the door mirrors are folded.
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View
Rear Normal View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel is
turned more
than 90 degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 10
inches (25 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
appear in
black.
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate 39 inches (1 m)
79 inches (2 m)
118 inches
(3 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
118 inches
(3 m)
1
Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When moving the shift lever from/to
(R, you may
experience a delay in sw itching between the audio/
information screen and a rear view image.
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