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®

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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

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NAVIGATION

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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-

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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.

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