Acura RLX Technology Guide

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2015 RLX

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your 2015 Acura RLX and provide basic

instructions on some of its technology and convenience

features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK®

p. 36

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

p. 6

NAVIGATION

p. 33

the Acura RLX. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Auto Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Power Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Parking Sensor System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM(CMBSTM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow* . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VOICE RECOGNITION

Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Automatic Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

On-Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM(ODMDTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Color Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Basic Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

iPod®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Song By Voice* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

AcuraLink featuring Aha™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Settings for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

AcuraLink®: Next Generation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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ON-DEMAND MULTI-

USE DISPLAY

Advance Package shown

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*if equipped

Keyless Access System

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within operating range.

Unlocking the Doors

Grab either one of the front door handles.*

Locking the Doors

Press the door lock button on either front door handle.*

*For Technology and Advance Packages, all doors can be operated for this function.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Accessory or On Mode

Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal. Press it again for On mode.

Starting the Engine

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Turning the Vehicle Off

Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Note: If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Opening the Trunk

Press the trunk release button under the trunk handle when all doors are unlocked.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Malfunction Indicators

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System)

Electric Parking Brake (blinks)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Keyless Access System

Electric Power Steering

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

Precision All Wheel Steer System

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (blinks)

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*

Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

Brake system (hydraulic)

Electric Parking Brake

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

*if equipped

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver.

Parking brake on:

Release

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (next to display)

SPORT mode on

VSA OFF

CRUISE MAIN* on

CRUISE CONTROL* on

FCW off

Electric parking brake on

Message indicator:

See MID

Low fuel:

Refill

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key

BSI* off

CMBS* off

Exterior lights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Brake Hold System on

Automatic Brake Hold on

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Accessing the MID

To scroll through the different displays:

• Roll the selector wheel for the main displays.

• Press TRIP for the lower displays.

Selector wheel

Main Displays

Lower Displays

Main Displays (models without navigation)

Main

display

Average/

instant fuel

economy

Range Oil life

Elapsed

time

Vehicle

settings*

Tire pressure

monitoring

system

Average

speed

TRIP button

*You can also change Vehicle Settings using the SETTINGS button on the center panel (see page 49).

Lower Displays

Outside

temperature,

Odometer

Outside temperature,

Trip A

Outside temperature,

Trip B

Main Displays (models with navigation)

Main display (blank)

Auto Door Locks

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

How It Works

Average/

instant fuel

economy

Range

Elapsed

time

Average

speed

*You can also change Vehicle Settings using the SETTINGS button on the center panel (see page 49).

Vehicle

settings*

Tire pressure

monitoring

system

Oil life

Turn-by-turn

directions

(during

guidance)

Lower Displays

Outside

temperature,

Odometer

Outside temperature,

Trip A

Outside temperature,

Trip B

Default Lock Setting

The doors are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.

Default Unlock Setting

All doors are set to unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

Changing Settings

Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park. Make sure you are using the key you want to change settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2).*

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Auto Door Unlock.

4. Select All Doors When Shifted to Park.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

*You can also change these settings using the multi-information display (see page 6).

Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for rear passengers.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)

Store driver’s seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel positions into memory for each corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2), which are recalled when you unlock the driver’s door with the remote and enter the vehicle.

When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:

The low tire pressure indicator comes on.

A message appears in the MID.

Roll the selector wheel to the tire pressure monitor to see which tires have low pressure.

What to Do

Programming the DPMS

1. Turn on the vehicle. Make sure the shift lever is in Park (P).

2. Adjust your preferred seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel settings.

Notes:

• Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) on the door.

• Lumbar position cannot be stored.

3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.

4. Press the memory button corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps.

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Homelink®

Press and hold the button on the remote and the HomeLink button at the same time. Then, while continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the button on the remote every 2 seconds.

Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?

Press and hold the HomeLink button again.

Training

complete

YESNO

HomeLink indicator flashes for 2 seconds, then remains on.

HomeLink LED remains on.

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1–3 inches from the HomeLink button you want to program.

Press and hold the desired

HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter.

Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a faster rate after about 10 seconds?

The remote has a rolling code. Press the “learn” button on the remote-controlled device (e.g., garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLink button again; the remote-controlled device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for about a second.

Does the device (garage door opener) work?

Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

Training a Button

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors

When you shift into Reverse, you can tilt either outside door mirror down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its original position.

How It Works

• To tilt the driver’s door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the left (L) position.

• To tilt the passenger’s side door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the right (R) position.

• To turn the feature off, move the switch to the middle position.

Power Folding Mirrors

Door mirrors can operate in accordance with the keyless access system (see page 2).

Available with Technology and Advance Packages.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

How It Works

The door mirrors automatically fold out when you grab the door handle or press the unlock button on the remote.

The door mirrors automatically fold in when you press the door lock button or the lock button on the remote.

To manually fold the mirrors in or out, press the folding button on the door panel.

Note: The mirrors do not fold out automatically if you fold them in using the button.

One-Touch Turn Signal

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

How It Works

• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-blink sequence.

• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration

For your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate.

How It Works

Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers

Adjust how the windshield wipers operate based on the amount of rainfall detected.

Available with Technology and Advance Packages.

How It Works

Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring

When driving in rainy weather,

NOTICE

Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.

move the wiper lever down to the AUTO position. Adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity with the intermittent time adjustment ring.

Heated Steering Wheel

Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable temperature when the vehicle is on.

Available with Advance Package.

Turn on your windshield wipers. The headlights also turn on.

When you turn off the windshield wipers, the headlights turn off shortly after.

Press the heated steering wheel button to turn on heating. Press the button again to turn it off.

Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO position.

Multi-View Rear Camera

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn signal activated. Available with Standard and Technology Packages.

How It Works

• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.

• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.

• Press the interface dial to toggle between views.

Wide (default)

Normal Top down

Changing Settings

Turn the guidelines on or off.

How It Works

A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving between 40 –90 mph.

If you cross a detected lane line without using your turn signal, a message appears on the MID and a beep sounds.

LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Turning LDW On or Off

Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears on the button when the system is on.

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

2. Select Camera Settings.

3. Select one of the options. Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines

appear when you shift into Reverse. Select On or Off.

Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines move as you turn the steering wheel. Select On or Off.

4. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane and helps with steering operation. Available with Advance Package.

Blind Spot Information (BSI) System

Assists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots. Available with Technology and Advance Packages.

How It Works

A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving between 45–90 mph.

If you cross a detected lane line without using your turn signal, a message appears on the MID and a beep sounds. Steering torque is applied to keep your vehicle in the middle of the lane.

LKAS may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Turning LKAS On or Off

How It Works

A radar sensor under each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spots.

Minimum operating speed: 20 mph

When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the area is clear.

When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is detected, the blind spot indicator blinks and a beep sounds until the area is clear or the turn signal is off.

2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when the system operates.

Press MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the system off.

1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.

Changing Settings

Choose alert types, or turn the system off.*

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Blind Spot Info.

4. Select an alert type or Off.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

*You can also change these settings using the multi-information display (see page 6).

Parking Sensor System

Warns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby objects when parking or backing up. Available with Advance Package.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. Available with Standard and Technology Packages.

How It Works

When the system senses an object, an indicator appears on the upper display and a series of beeps sound. As you get closer to the object, the beep rate increases.

Corner sensors

Within 24 in. (60 cm)

Rear center sensors

Within 59 in. (150 cm)

Turning the System On or Off

Press the parking sensor button. A green indicator light appears on the button when the system is on.

How It Works

If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror detects a vehicle in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph or higher—and it determines there is a likelihood of a frontal collision—the system provides you with visual and audible warnings.

Long

Normal

If you do not brake in time or take preventive action:

• BRAKE flashes in the MID

• a beep sounds continuously

FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Short

Changing Settings

Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.*

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.

4. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

*You can also change these settings using the multi-information display (see page 6).

Collision Mitigation Braking System

Can alert you to the possibility of a front-end collision and help reduce the severity of the collision if you are unable to avoid it. Alerts depend on the distance setting. See Forward Collision Warning on page 21 for instructions on changing the distance setting. Available with Advance Package.

(CMBSTM)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Set a time or space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and accelerates or decelerates your vehicle's speed to maintain a set range. Available with Advance Package.

4 Stages of CMBS*

Visual

warning

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Heads-up warning timing

Stage 4

* Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.

depends on the CMBS distance setting.

Audible

warning

Seat belt

retraction

Lightly applied Lightly applied

Strongly applied Strongly applied

Brake

application

Turning CMBS Off or On

Press and hold CMBS OFF.

Operating ACC

Check the MID for ACC information.

Turning ACC On

Press MAIN. ACC appears in the MID.

Canceling ACC

Press MAIN or CANCEL, or tap the brake pedal.

MAIN

Distance

RES/+

SET/-

CANCEL

How to Use ACC

Using ACC

1. Accelerate to the desired speed.

Above 25 mph: Go to step 2. Below 25 mph (Low Speed Follow): Press SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph

when there is a vehicle ahead of you. If there is no vehicle ahead, ACC is canceled.

2. Press SET/-, then release the accelerator pedal. The set speed is fixed, and ACC begins.

3. To increase speed, press RES/+. To decrease speed, press SET/-.

4. If the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle also stops. When the vehicle ahead starts to accelerate, press RES/+ or SET/- or depress the accelerator pedal to resume following at the set speed.

CMBS On

A beep sounds and a message appears in the MID.

CMBS Off

A beep sounds, a message appears in the MID, and the CMBS indicator turns on.

Standard Cruise Control

1. Press and hold the Distance button.

2. A beep sounds, and the selected mode appears in the MID.

Changing Vehicle Distance

Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Electric Parking Brake

Keep your vehicle stationary while parked using a simple switch.

Applying the Parking Brake

ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the range selected and your vehicle speed.

Extra Long

Range

The selected range and set speed are shown in the MID.

Range MID Screen

Extra Long

Long

Middle

Long

range

Normal

range

Press the Distance button to scroll through four ranges.

Short

range

If a vehicle enters the ACC range, a beep sounds and a vehicle icon appears on the MID.

If there is no vehicle ahead of you, a dotted-line vehicle icon appears on the MID.

Pull up the parking brake switch.

Releasing the Parking Brake

Press the parking brake switch with your foot on the brake pedal and your seat belt fastened.

The PARK indicator turns on.

You can also lightly depress the accelerator pedal if your seat belt is fastened and the vehicle is on and not in Park.

Short

Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up to approximately 100 yards ahead.

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Automatic Brake Hold

Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released.

How It Works

On-Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM(ODMDTM)

Interactive and tactile touchscreen display includes navigation (if equipped), audio, climate control, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®functionality, and more. See your Owner’s Manual for information on how to store shortcuts.

1. Make sure the vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened.

2. Press BRAKE HOLD. The BRAKE HOLD indicator turns on.

3. With the shift lever in Drive (D), depress the brake pedal and come to a complete stop. The HOLD indicator appears and brake hold is applied. Release the brake pedal.

Depress the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold and start moving.

4. Depress the brake pedal and press BRAKE HOLD again to turn off the system.

How It Works

The main screen includes audio and climate control operation, as well as a convenient shortcuts menu.

Simply touch the item you want to select.

Navigation Options

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then select Places.

You can store up to six destination addresses from the navigation address book and select them for easy access.

Note: Brake hold is canceled if the system is on for more than 10 minutes, your seat belt is unfastened, or you turn the vehicle off.

Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® Options

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then select Phone.

You can select from five speed dial entries stored to the Shortcuts menu or the five most recent call history numbers.

You can also dial a number.*

*Dial is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

Climate Control Options

From the main screen, you can select climate control options.

Color Information Display

Choose what to display in the center screen.

Changing the Display

Navigation*

Press NAV to display the map screen.

Driver’s side temperature

Driver’s side

vent mode

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then select Climate.

You can store two customized climate control settings and select them for easy access.

AC/SYNC

mode

Fan

control

Audio Options

From the main screen, you can operate certain audio items (see page 42).

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then select Audio.

You can store up to six audio presets from AM, FM, XM, or HDD and select them for easy access.

Recirculation/

fresh air mode

Passenger’s side

temperature

Passenger’s side

vent mode

Phone

Press PHONE to display the Phone screen.

Information

Press INFO to display vehicle information and options.

Audio

Press AUDIO to display the audio screen.

* if equipped

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Voice Recognition

To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands to operate certain vehicle features*, such as hands-free calling.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

Commonly Used Voice Commands

Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands for vehicles equipped with navigation. Try some of these to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

How It Works

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call or display HFL speed dial or call history in the MID.

Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, clear HFL information in the MID screen, or cancel an operation.

Talk button: Give voice commands.

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

General Commands

• Display map

• Display menu

• Display phone

• Information

• Display audio screen

•What time is it?

Find Place Commands

• Find nearest:

- ATM - Acura dealer

- gas station - airport

- Mexican - hospital restaurant - bank

- post office

Navigation Commands

• How long/far to the destination?

• Display destination map

• Display entire route

Voice Command Tips

• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say “Voice help.”

• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.

• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.

• Close the windows and moonroof.

*Voice commands are available for navigation, audio, and climate control on vehicles equipped with navigation (see page 31).

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Display Commands

• Display (or hide):

- ATM

- gas station

- restaurant

- post office

• Display north up/heading up

• Zoom in/out

• Go home

• Display current location

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

Audio Commands

• Radio on

• Radio # FM/AM

• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6

• XM channel #

• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6

• DISC play

• DISC play track #

• DISC skip forward/back

• iPod/USB/HDD play

Phone Commands*

• Call by name

• Call by number

Climate Control Commands

• Air conditioner on/off

• Rear defrost on/off

• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air

• Fan speed up/down

• Temperature # degrees

(# = 57–87)

• Temperature max hot/cold

Navigation

Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. Available on RLX with

Navigation, Technology, and Advance Packages.

Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands

For information on setting other destination options, see your Navigation Manual.

Entering a Street Address

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

1. Say “Address.”

2. Say “Street,” then say the street name on the next screen. Do not include the direction (N, S, E, W) or type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you want to select.

4. Say the entire street address number. For example, “1-2-3-4.” If necessary, say “OK” to proceed.

5. If the street address is in more than one city, a list of city names appears. Say the number next to the city you want to select.

6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.

Using the “Find Nearest” Command

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

Help Commands

• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)

*Available on all vehicles

1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”

2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by shortest distance to destination.

3. Say the number next to the destination you want to select.

4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.

Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when the vehicle is stopped.

AcuraLink Real-Time TrafficTM*

Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and construction in major metro areas.

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

Displaying Traffic Information

Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons.

Traffic

Flow

data

Incident

icon

data

Map Screen Legend

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

Note: Traffic flow and incident icons are displayed on map scales of 5 miles or less.

Traffic Rerouting

The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in Navi Settings (see page 49).

1. Say “Display traffic on my route” to view a list of incidents on your route.

2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.

3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.

4. Say “Recalculate route” to set the new route.

*AcuraLink subscription service (complimentary for the first three years of vehicle ownership)

Incident Icons

Incident

Congestion

Construction

Road closed

Weather

Calculated route

Time to go

Distance to go

Next guidance point

Current vehicle location

Turn-by-Turn Directions

Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver during route guidance on the multi-information display. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to turn this feature on or off.

Distance to next maneuver

Upcoming maneuver

Current route

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Bluetooth

Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

HandsFreeLink® (HFL)

Using HFL

Pairing Your Phone

Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using hands-free phone and related audio functions.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call or display speed dial and call history in the MID.

Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, clear HFL information in the MID, or cancel an operation.

Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and call history in the MID. Press to make a selection.

Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag, phonebook name, or phone number.

PHONE button: Go to the phone screen.

BACK button: Cancel an operation or return to the previous screen.

Interface Dial: Rotate to scroll through selections and press to enter a selection.

MENU button: From the Phone screen, access Speed Dial, Call History, Phonebook, and more.

SETTINGS button: Go to Phone Settings to pair a phone and set up text/E-mail options.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press SETTINGS.

2. Select Phone Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional phone).

4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.

5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.

6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.

If your phone does not appear: Select Phone Not Found and search for HandsFreeLink from your phone.

7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.

8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone Synchronization. Select On.

Receiving a Call

A notification is heard and the incoming call information appears on the display.

Press the Pick-Up button to accept the call.

Press the Hang-Up button to end or decline the call.

Dialing a Number

Using the Phonebook

Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.

Using the Menu*

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press PHONE.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Dial.

4. From the navigation screen or the ODMD, enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.

*This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

Using Voice Commands

Press and release the Talk button to say a command.

1. Say “Dial by number.”

2. Say the phone number. For example, “3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”

3. The system begins to dial.

Using the ODMD*

Select items by touch.

When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to the system.

Using the Menu*

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press PHONE.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Phonebook.

4. Scroll through the list to find the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.

*This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

Using Voice Commands

Press and release the Talk button to say a command.

1. Say “Call by name.”

2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile.”

Note: Phone synchronization must be on for this feature to work.

1. Select Shortcuts.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select Dial.

4. Enter the phone number and select the green phone icon to call.

*This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

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Using Speed Dial and Call History

Store 20 speed dial entries for quick calling, or view the last 20 calls.

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail

Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone using Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to see if this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.

Using the Phone Screen

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press PHONE.

2. For Speed Dial, scroll through the list to find the entry you want to call, and select it to call.

For Call History, move the interface dial to the right and scroll through the list.

Using the MID

Use the left selector wheel on the steering wheel to enter selections.

1. Press the Pick-Up button.

• The speed dial list appears in the MID.

• For Call History, move the selector wheel to the right.

2. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want to call, and select it to call.

Using the ODMD

Select items by touch.

1. Select Shortcuts.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select Speed Dial or Call History.

4. Select the desired entry to call.

Receiving Messages

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. A notification appears on the display. Select Read to open the message.

2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.

Replying to Messages

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. With the message open, select Reply.

2. Select one of the six available reply messages,

3. Select Send to send the message.

Calling the Sender

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. With the message open, select Call.

2. The system begins dialing the number.

Note: Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E-mail are separate. Choose your desired account in the Phone Settings menu (see page 49).

Basic Audio Operation

Operate basic controls of your audio system using multiple and convenient methods.

Steering Wheel Controls

Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust volume, or push to mute. Move to the left or right to skip back or forward in stations or tracks.

SOURCE button: Change audio source.

Bluetooth

Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

Audio

Playing Bluetooth Audio

Select the Bluetooth icon from Audio Source.

ODMD Controls

Select various controls depending on the audio source being played.

Select an audio source

Change albums, folders, or stations

Change or like/dislike tracks

USB Connection

Open the center console to connect a USB flash drive or iPhone dock connector to the USB port.

1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink (see page 36).

2. Select Audio Source and select the Bluetooth icon.

3. From your phone, open the desired audio player or app and begin playing. Sound is redirected to the audio system.

4. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.

Notes:

• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.

• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.

• The play/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.

iPod® or USB Flash Drive

Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s audio system.

Playing Audio Files

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio

Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive for future playback. Songs are automatically recorded once a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Available on RLX with

Navigation, Technology, and Advance Packages.

Playing HDD Audio

Select the iPod or USB icon from Audio Source.

1. Connect the iPod dock connector or USB flash drive to the USB port in the center console (see page 42).

2. Select Audio Source and select the iPod or USB icon.

3. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

Searching for Music

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press AUDIO.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Music Search.

4. Select a category or folder.

5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.

Select the HDD icon from Audio Source.

1. Select Audio Source and select the HDD icon. The last recorded album begins playing.

2. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.

Searching for Music

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press AUDIO.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Music Search.

4. Select one of the categories.

5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.

Song By Voice™ (SBV)

Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens by using simple voice commands.

Available on RLX with Navigation, Technology, and Advance Packages.

Using the “Play” Command

Press and release the Talk button to say a command.

Pandora®

Play and operate Pandora streaming radio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone. Standard data rates apply.

Playing Pandora

1. Say “Music search.”

2. Say “Play” and a search option. For example, “Play artist XYZ” or “Play song XYZ.”

3. The system plays the first song by the artist or the specified song and returns to your original screen.

Using the “List” Command

Press and release the Talk button to say a command.

1. Say “Music search.”

2. Say “List” and a search option. For example, “List artist XYZ” or “List album XYZ.”

3. A list of tracks by the artist or album is displayed. Say the number of your selection. For example, “One.”

4. The system plays the selected song and returns to your original screen.

Select the Pandora icon from Audio Source.

1. For Bluetooth connection: Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink®(see page 36) and the screen is on and unlocked.

For USB connection: Connect the dock connector to the USB port in the center console (see page 42).

2. Select Audio Source and select the Pandora icon. Streaming begins.

3. Use the ODMD to like/dislike songs, and the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.

Notes:

• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android and BlackBerry can connect via Bluetooth only.

• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth your audio system is selected.

Audio. Make sure the Pandora source on

AcuraLink featuring Aha™

Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social media through your vehicle’s audio system. Download the AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature at owners.acura.com/apps. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible on your phone. Standard data rates apply.

Playing Aha

Select the Aha icon from Audio Source.

Select Stations to select from 16 favorite stations.

Press MENU to view the complete station list.

Settings for Your Vehicle

Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information on settings and options.

Adjusting Settings

Press SETTINGS to enter the settings

menu.

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. For Bluetooth connection: Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink®(see page 36) and the screen is on and unlocked.

For USB connection: Connect the dock connector to the USB port in the center console (see page 42).

2. Select Audio Source and select the Aha icon. Streaming begins.

3. Use the ODMD to like/dislike songs, and the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.

Notes:

• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android can connect via Bluetooth only.

• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®Audio. Make sure the Aha source on your audio system is selected.

Choose from the available options:

Navi Settings

Change various settings for navigation system routing.

Camera Settings

Change camera modes.

Vehicle Settings

TPMS calibration, meter setup, door setup, and more.

System Settings

Adjust the display, system language, and more.

Phone Settings

Pair a phone, change call and text/e-mail options, and more.

Info Settings

Import wallpaper and select clock type.

Audio Settings

Change sound options and various settings for audio sources.

AcuraLink®: Next Generation

Experience assistive, convenience, and connectivity features through AcuraLink Connected Services. Visit owners.acura.com for more information and pricing options. All packages require enrollment and a privacy agreement. Available on RLX

with Navigation, Technology, and Advance Packages.

Package Options

Standard Package

Complimentary for the first three years of vehicle ownership. Features include:

• Continuously updated surface street and highway traffic (see page 34)

• Feature Guide, Quick Tips, and general messages about your vehicle

• Maintenance Minder

• Dealer appointment scheduling (with participating dealers)

Connect Package

Subscription-based service. Notifications for certain features can be sent to you via SMS text, e-mail, or call recordings. Standard data rates apply. Features include Standard Package, plus:

Press LINK to search and send points of interest (POI) to the navigation system, or to request roadside assistance.

My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful information. Visit owners.acura.com to register.

Safety Reminder

Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.

Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.

• Automatic collision notification

• Security alarm notification

• Car finder

• Remote door locking and unlocking

• Stolen vehicle locator

• Additional navigation map and routing features

• Vehicle condition and diagnostics

• Enhanced roadside assistance

Press ASSIST to connect to emergency services.

Premium Package

Subscription-based service. Features include Connect Package, plus:

• Business and personal concierge services (via LINK)

Note: Available features can change at any time. Visit owners.acura.com for the most current information.

Fuel Recommendation

Use of unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.

• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.

• See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be covered under your new vehicle warranty.

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline (recommended) never contains MMT and has detergent additives to keep your engine clean. For further information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit owners.acura.com.

Acura RLX Technology Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

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