Acura RLX 2020 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

2020 RLX

Sport Hybrid

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

NOTICE

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services, functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement. You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software by sending a signed, written notice to Acura at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

3 and

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.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.

The information and specifications included 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

2 Instrument Panel P. 75

Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 112

2 Controls P. 127

Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129 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. 295 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 321

2 Driving P. 371

Before Driving P. 372 Towing a Trailer P. 377 Multi-View Rear Camera

P. 476 Surround View Camera System* P. 478

2 Maintenance P. 491

Before Performing Maintenance P. 492 Maintenance MinderTM P. 495 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 517 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 531

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 539

Tools P. 540 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 541 Overheating P. 565 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 567 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 582

2 Information P. 585

Specifications P. 586 Identification Numbers P. 588 Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593

Contents

Child Safety P. 60 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72 Safety 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 Items P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200

Audio Error Messages P. 273 General Information on the Audio System P. 277 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 324 AcuraLink® P. 363

When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 450 Parking Your Vehicle P. 466 Refueling P. 488 Fuel Economy and CO

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 501 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 514 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 520 12-Volt Battery P. 529 Remote Transmitter Care P. 530 Cleaning P. 532 Accessories and Modifications P. 537

Power System Won’t Start P. 559 Jump Starting P. 562 Fuses P. 572 Emergency Towing P. 580 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 581 Refueling P. 583

Emissions P. 490

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

P. 4

P. 33

P. 75

P. 127

P. 211

P. 371

P. 491

P. 539

P. 585

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590 Authorized Manuals P. 595 Client Service Information P. 596

Index

P. 600

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 171)

❙ POWER Button (P 152)

❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Button

(P 418)

❙ Parking Sensor System Button

(P 469)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

) OFF Button (P 461)

❙ Navigation System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio/Information Screen (P 225)

❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ On Demand Multi-Use Display

(P 217)

❙ Audio System (P 212)

❙ System Indicators (P 76) ❙ Gauges (P 112) ❙ Multi-Information Display

(P 114)

❙ Climate Control System (P 200)

❙ Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror/

Heated Windshield Button

(P 168)

❙ Headlight Washer Button (P 165)

❙ CAMERA Button

(P 479)

Canadian models

❙ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF

Button

(P 395)

❙ Front Seat Heater Buttons

(P 195)

❙ Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation

Buttons

(P 196)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P 440)

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 155, 156)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 392)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 392)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Voice Control Buttons (P 232) ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 324)

❙ Brightness Control (P 166)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow Buttons

(P 397, 402)

❙ TRIP Button (P 115, 116) ❙ Interval Button (P 397, 410)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P 397, 423)

❙ Right Selector Wheel (P 114)

❙ Heated Steering Wheel Button (P 194)

❙ Head-Up Display Buttons (P 119)

❙ Audio Remote Controls (P 215)

❙ CAMERA Button

(P 479)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P 163)

❙ MAIN Button (P 397, 403, 423)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Window Switches (P 149)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)

❙ Trunk Opener (P 143)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 502)

❙

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 577)

❙

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 576)

❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P 450)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P 454)

❙ SPORT Button (P 393) ❙ Shift Button

Electronic Gear Selector

(P 385)

❙ USB Port (P 213) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 213)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 489)

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Side Airbags (P 54)

❙ Map Lights (P 183)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 56)

❙ Seat Belts (P 38)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 69)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 65)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 67)

❙ Rear Seat

❙ Front Seat (P 175)

❙ Coat Hook (P 191)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Moonroof Switch

(P 151)

❙ Map Lights (P 183) ❙ Sunglasses Holder

(P 197)

❙ Power Rear Sunshade

Button

(P 198)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 501) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P 163, 517)

❙ Tires (P 520, 541)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 131)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 173)

❙ Headlights (P 156, 514)

❙ How to Refuel (P 489) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 516)

❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 145)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 143)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera

(P 476)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 515) ❙ Brake/Taillights (P 515)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 515)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P 516)

❙ Rear License Plate Lights (P 516)

❙ Taillights (P 515)

❙ Fog Lights

(P 159, 514)

❙ Surround View Camera System

(P 478)

❙ Trunk Release Button (P 144)

❙ Side Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 515)

❙ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 156, 514)

❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 159, 514)

❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P 156, 515)

Quick Reference Guide

SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

* Not available on all models

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric motors receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

EV Launch Engine Drive EV Cruising Power Acceleration

Vehicle

Speed

Launch Acceleration:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

●

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric motors

Drive - / Drive Drive Drive

Generators - Generate / - - -

Engine Stopped Running Stopped Running

High Voltage

Discharges Charges/Discharges Discharges Discharges

battery

*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen

Engine Drive

Low Speed Cruise:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Aggressive Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

Engine Cruising Regeneration AWD Mode

Vehicle

Speed

High Speed Cruise:

●

Engine Drive

Deceleration:

●

Front & Rear Regeneration

Slippery Condition:

●

Engine Drive

●

Front Generation

●

Rear Motor Drive

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric motors

Drive Regenerate Drive

Generators Generate Regenerate Generate

Engine Running Stopped Running

High Voltage

Charges/Discharges Charges Charges/Discharges

battery

*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen

Quick Reference Guide

Energy Efficiency

As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine. In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly reduce the High Voltage battery’s state of charge.

Battery Types

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.

Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motors act as generators that recovers a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatures or other factors, regenerative braking may not work.

Quick Reference Guide

Auto Engine Stop/Start

Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions. These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.

In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.

● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.

● The climate control system is in heavy use.

● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.

When in SPORT mode, Auto Engine Stop does not activate.

Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System

When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise should one develop.

Quick Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

Do not cover the air intake.

If the air intake is obstructed during vehicle operation, the High Voltage battery can become too hot. To protect the battery, the system may limit the battery’s output and cause the power system and 12-volt battery charging system indicators to come on.

Air Intake

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High Voltage system is performed by a Acura dealer.

If a crash occurs

●Be careful of electric shock hazard.

uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock

due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe

crash. Avoid skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally come into contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your eyes with copious amounts of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.

●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for

instance, can be dangerous.

●Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.

Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura dealer for more information.

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 33)

Airbags (P 45)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 60)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P 37)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P 38)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P 75)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA®) System

Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

System Indicators

System Message Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P 112)/Multi-Information Display (P 114)/ Head-Up Display

(P 119)/System Indicators (P 76)

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Keyless Access System Indicator

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Electric Parking Brake System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

SPORT Mode Indicator

Blind spot information System Indicator

System Indicators

Collision Mitigation Brake System

(CMBSTM) Indicator

High Temperature Indicator

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator

Head-Up Display

READY Indicator POWER SYSTEM

Indicator

Auto High-Beam Indicator

Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 127)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

You can also adjust the time manually.

a Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Clock (P 128)

b Rotate to change hour, then press

c Rotate to change minute, then

press .

Clock (P 128)

POWER Button (P 152)

Press the button to changes the vehicle’s power mode.

Turn Signals (P 155)

Lights (P 156)

Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

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.

Trunk Opener

(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

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.

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.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors.

Quick Reference Guide

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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 button to fold in and out the door mirrors.

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.

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P 200)

Driver’s Side Temperature Control Switch

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents. (driver’s side only)

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents, and back of the center console.

Air flows from dashboard vents and back of the center console.

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Switch

(On/off) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature Icon

Passenger’s Side Temperature Icon

On Demand Multi-Use Display

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Driver’s Side Mode Control Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) and SYNC (Synchronized) Icon

Passenger’s Side Mode Control Icon

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode Icon

Fan Control Icon

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. (P 236)

Quick Reference Guide

Features (P 211)

Audio/Information Screen

Interface Dial/ENTER Button

(Power) Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

SETTINGS Button

VOL (Volume) Knob

BACK Button

NAV Button

AUDIO Button

INFO Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

PHONE Button

Preset Icons

(Tune Up) Icon

Source

(Tune Down) Icon

Tune

Button

Shortcuts

MENU Button

Audio system (P 216)

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.

Quick Reference Guide

Audio Remote Controls

Left Selector Wheel

SOURCE Button

(P 215)

● SOURCE Button Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/ SiriusXM®/CD/HDD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio/Pandora®

● Left Selector Wheel Roll to adjust the volume up/down. Radio:Shift to change the preset station.

Shift and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

CD/HDD/USB device:

Shift to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Shift and hold to change a folder.

/AUX.

Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P 371)

Electronic Gear Selector (P 385)

● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting

(P or changing the gear position from (P .

● Select

(P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

● Gear selection

Park

Press the

(P button.

Used when parking or before turning the power on or off. Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Press back the

(R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Press the

(N button.

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Press the

(D button.

Used for normal driving. The sequential shift mode can be used.

Gear Position Indicator

The gear position indicator and the shift button indicator indicate the current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button Indicator

READY Indicator On: You can start to drive.

* Not available on all models

Quick Reference Guide

Paddle Shifters (P392)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for regenerative braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.

● Sequential mode gear selection: Holds the selected gear, and the M (sequential mode) indicator comes on, when the SPORT mode is on.

● The sequential mode gear selection is shown in the instrument panel.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Down

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter

Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator

Quick Reference Guide

Wait for five seconds

VSA® On and Off (P 440)

● The Vehicle Stability Assist system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time you turn on the power system.

● To partially disable or fully restore VSA® function, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

(VSA®)

Refueling (P 488)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or

higher

Fuel tank capacity: 15.1 US gal (57 L)

a Press the fuel fill

door release button.

CMBSTM On and Off

(P 461)

● When a possible collision is likely unavoidable, the CMBS reduce the vehicle speed and the severity of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS hold the button until you hear a beep.

● The CMBS turn the power system on.

is turned on every time you

on or off, press and

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically

every time you turn on the power system.

can help you to

(P 445)

b After refueling, wait

for about five seconds before removing the filler nozzle.

Quick Reference Guide

AcuraWatch

Front Sensor Camera

The camera is located behind the rearview mirror.

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in the front grille.

AcuraWatch which employs the use of two distinctly different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located in the front grille and a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.

is a driver support system

(P 396)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

(P 416)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway altogether.

(P 402)

(P 421)

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

(CMBS

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours. The

CMBS potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

) (P 458)

is designed to alert you when a

Traffic Jam Assist (P 428)

The traffic jam assist system uses a radar sensor mounted inside the front grille and a camera mounted to the upper portion of the windshield to detect and monitor left and right white (yellow) traffic lane lines as well as any vehicle ahead. Based on inputs from the radar sensor and camera, the system adjusts the speed of your vehicle to maintain a set interval between your vehicle and the one detected ahead. It also applies steering torque to keep your vehicle in the center of the detected lane when you are driving in heavy traffic.

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P 491)

Under the Hood (P 501)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and inverter coolant. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then

raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

Lights (P 514)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P 517)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

Tires (P 520)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 539)

Flat Tire (P 541, 553)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire using the tire repair kit, or replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire

Indicators Come On

(P 567)

● Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.

Power System Won’t Start

(P 559)

● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start

using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse (P 572)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Overheating (P 565)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the power system and the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P 580)

● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

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