Acura RLX 2017 Owner's Manual

RLX

Certain cars have the ability to change how people feel. It’s an
elusive quality that’s difcult to measure. And even harder to create.
For us it means starting with one goal—bringing the driver and
vehicle closer. It sounds simple, but it changes everything. It changes
how we imagine possibilities, experiment with technology, and
engineer smarter solutions. We believe there’s no other way
to create cars like the Acura RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid. Vehicles
that demonstrate what happens when you push yourself to go

BEYOND THE MACHINE.

RLX shown in Graphite Luster Metallic

The RLX sedan is the ultimate expression of Acura’s
challenge to the automotive status quo. One of our greatest
achievements in luxury, performance, and technology.

RLX Sport Hybrid shown in Crystal Black Pearl

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RLX

The all-wheel-drive RLX Sport Hybrid is the most powerful

and technologically advanced sedan we’ve ever made.

hybrid

sport hybrid sh-AWd®
(super hAndling All-Wheel dri Ve™)

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preCision All-Wheel steer™ (p-AWs™)

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RLX Sport Hybrid shown in Crystal Black PearlPERFORMANCE

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sport hybrid sh-aWd
(super handling all-Wheel driVe)

It took a new level of technology to push the already advanced
world of sports handling even further. This cutting-edge hybrid
system delivers a driving experience like no other—incredibly
responsive power delivery and precise, sure-footed handling.

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It should come as no surprise that the Sport Hybrid’s performance

alls to mind a V-8: Its three electric motors can produce 100

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percent of their torque instantly. To deliver equally surprising fuel
economy, the hybrid system can employ only electric power at
low speeds, in addition to using regenerative braking technology
as needed.

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SPoRt HybRiD SH-AwD

From a standing start, the SH-AWD system
can use the rear motors to drive the rear
wheels. Because they’re electric, these
motors are able to deliver all their torque
instantly, which translates to dramatic
acceleration off the line. Should you need
this kind of acceleration at speed, the
gasoline engine and all three electric
motors kick in simultaneously to deliver
it quickly.

ACCElERAtioN

REgENERAtiVE bAttERy

Straight-Line–Full-Throttle Acceleration Deceleration/Regenerative Braking

This system’s benefits are just as dramatic
when it comes to handling. In a tight curve,
the rear electric motors independently
apply positive and negative torque to the
rear wheels. This torque-vectoring effect
helps rotate the Sport Hybrid through turns
with precision. In wet weather, SH-AWD
monitors speed, wheelspin, driver input,
and more to distribute power to the wheels
with the most traction. And whenever you’re
braking or coasting, the ever-efficient system
captures kinetic energy and uses it to
charge its advanced lithium-ion battery.

Right Turn Throttle Off Right Turn Throttle OnElectric-Only Acceleration