2018 Acura RLX HYBRID door lock

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.
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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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 112
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 151
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
Customized Features P. 297 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 323
2 Driving P. 373
Before Driving P. 374 Towing a Trailer P. 379
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 478 Surround View Camera System* P. 480
2Maintenance P. 493
Before Performing Maintenance P. 494 Maintenance MinderTM P. 497
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 518
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 532
2Handling the Unexpected P. 541
Tools P. 542 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 543
Overheating P. 567 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 569
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 583
2 Information P. 585
Specifications P. 586 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 143 Security System P. 146 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 274General Information on the Audio System P. 279
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 326 AcuraLink ® P. 365
When Driving P. 380 Braking P. 452Parking Your Vehicle P. 468
Refueling P. 490 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 492
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 502 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 515
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521 12-Volt Battery P. 530 Remote Transmitter Care P. 531
Cleaning P. 533 Accessories and Modifications P. 538
Power System Won’t Start P. 561 Jump Starting P. 564
Fuses P. 574 Emergency Towing P. 581 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 582
Refueling P. 584
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Client Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 493
Handling the UnexpectedP. 541
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 600
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 149)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙Trunk Opener (P 143)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 503)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙Glove Box (P 184)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 52)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 173)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 141)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 579)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Memory Buttons (P 170)
❙SET Button (P 170)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 172)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 190)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P 577)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 452)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 456)
❙SPORT Button (P 395)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector (P 387)
❙USB Port (P 213)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 213)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 491)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 502)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 163, 518)
❙Tires (P 521, 543)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 131)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 173)
❙Headlights (P 156, 515)
❙How to Refuel (P 491)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 517)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 145)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 143)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 478)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 516)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 516)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 516)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 517)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 517)
❙Taillights (P 516)
❙Fog Lights* (P 159, 515)
❙Surround View Camera System* (P 480)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 144)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 516)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 156, 515)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 159, 515)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 156, 516)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 163)
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment 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 140)
●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 143)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener 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 Opener
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P 173)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the folding butt on to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
Power Windows (P 149)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P 458)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the LOCK position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever to the UNLOCK position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does a buzzer sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The buzzer sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.
2To lock (Walk Away Auto Door Lock) (P 133)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P 572)
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
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