Acura RLX Hybrid Technology Guide
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2014 RLX SPORT HYBRID
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE
A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
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This Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid 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.
This guide covers all trim levels of the RLX Sport Hybrid.
Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment and
features that are not on your particular vehicle.
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Electronic Gear Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Reactive Force Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Automatic Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Head-Up Display System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
HomeLink
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Collision Mitigation Braking System
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TM
(CMBSTM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
M u l t i - I n f o r m a t i o n
D i s p l a y
V o i c e
R e c o g n i t i o n
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow* . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Parking Sensor System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
On-Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM(ODMDTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Color Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Basic Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
iPod®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Song By VoiceTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Pandora
AcuraLink featuring AhaTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
AcuraLink®: Next Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Settings for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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U s e D i s p l a y
Advance Package shown
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*if equipped
K e y l e s s A c c e s s S y s t e m
Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter
within operating range.
U nl o ck i ng t h e D oo r s
L oc k in g t h e Do o rs
Grab either one of the front
door handles when the
vehicle is off. Wait until the
doors unlock, then pull the
handle to open.
Press the door lock button
on either front door handle
when the vehicle is off.
P ow e r B ut t o n
A cc e ss o r y o r O n M od e
Press POWER once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode.
Press it again for On mode.
S ta r ti n g th e E n g i ne
Press and hold the brake pedal, then press POWER. The green READY indicator
comes on to let you know the vehicle is ready to drive.
T ur n in g t he Ve h i c le Of f
Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), then press POWER.
Note: If you press POWER and Park (P) is not selected, the vehicle goes into Accessory
mode.
O pe n in g t h e Tr u nk
2
Press the trunk release button
under the trunk handle when
all doors are unlocked. The
vehicle can be on or off.
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E l e c t r o n i c G e a r S e l e c t i o n
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface.
R e a c t i v e Fo r c e P e d a l
Assists during driving by responding to the force of your foot on the accelerator pedal.
G ea r B u tt o n s
Park (P)
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Drive (D)
H ow It Wo r k s
When the vehicle is on and ready to drive, the READY indicator appears
(see page 8-9). Press the brake pedal and select a gear.
Park (P)
Press P. A red
indicator appears.
Reverse (R)
Pull back R. A
green indicator
appears.
Auto Park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the
following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is stopped.
• The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.
• The driver’s door is opened.
Neutral (N)
Press N. A red
indicator appears.
Drive (D)
Press D. A green
indicator
appears. Release
the electric
parking brake to
begin driving
(see page 6).
H ow It Wo r k s
• When you press the accelerator pedal, the system can provide slight
resistance to prevent you from applying excessive throttle to the accelerator.
Usually, the feedback is unnoticeable while driving.
• As a result, this can yield better fuel efficiency and provide traction control
while driving on slippery roads.
• The system also can provide slight resistance through the accelerator during
operation of Forward Collision Warning (see page 24) or the Collision
Mitigation Braking System (see page 25).
• Reactive force pedal is off in Sport mode.
Reactive Force Pedal
provides resistance
Driver's foot
applies throttle
C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s
Adjust the pedal force level.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Reactive Force Pedal.
4. Select one of the options.
Low: Less pedal feedback
and natural acceleration
feeling.
High: More pedal feedback.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
You can also change these settings using the
multi-information display (see page 10).
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E l e c t r i c P a r k i n g B r a k e
Keep your vehicle stationary while parked using a simple switch.
A u t o m a t i c B r a k e H o l d
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released.
A p p l y i n g t h e P a r k i n g B r a k e
Pull up the
parking brake
switch.
R e l e a s i n g t h e P a r k i n g B r a k e
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 press the
accelerator
pedal if your seat
belt is fastened
and the vehicle is
on and not in
Park.
H o w I t W o r k s
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 Drive (D) selected, press
the brake pedal and come
to a complete stop. The
HOLD indicator appears and
brake hold is applied.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal
to cancel brake hold and
start moving.
4. Press the brake pedal and
press BRAKE HOLD again to
turn off the system.
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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.
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7
I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l I n d i c a t o r s
CRUISE
CONTROL
CRUISE
MAIN
ACC
LKAS
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.
Advance Package shown
M al f un c ti o n In d ic a to r s
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Electric Parking Brake
(blinks)
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)
Keyless Access System
Electric Power Steering
Forward Collision Warning
(FCW)*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)*
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Power 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
Low temperature
High temperature
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
*if equipped
C on d it i on I n di c at o rs
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Low tire pressure:
Add air
O n/ O ff In d i c at o rs
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to display)
SPORT mode on
VSA OFF
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL* on
FCW* off
Electric parking brake on
READY to drive
ACC* on
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key
and see dealer
BSI off
CMBS* off
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
Fog lights on
Automatic Brake Hold System on
Automatic Brake Hold on
LKAS* on
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M u l t i - I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y ( M I D )
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D
M a i n D i s p l a y s
Main
display
(blank)
Main
Displays
Lower
Displays
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
To scroll through the different
displays:
• Roll the selector wheel for the
main displays.
• Press TRIP for the lower
displays.
Selector
wheel
TRIP
button
Average/
instant fuel
economy
Range
Elapsed
time
Average
speed
Vehicle
Settings*
Head-Up
Display
Content
Tire pressure
monitor
Oil life
Outside
temperature,
Odometer
Outside temperature,
Trip A
Outside temperature,
Trip B
ACC/LKAS
(if equipped)
Compass or
turn-by-turn
directions
*You can also change Vehicle Settings using the SETTINGS button (see page 53).
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H e a d - U p D i s p l a y S y s t e m
Projects a virtual, transparent, easy-to-see image onto the windshield when the vehicle is
on which allows you to view information while keeping your eyes on the road.
T ur ni ng t he D is pl ay O n or O ff
Head-up
display
Press HUD to turn the display on or
off. Press p or q to adjust the
display position on the windshield.
To adjust the display brightness:
• Press and hold HUD until the
brightness level indicator
appears in the MID.
• Press (up icon) or (down icon)
to adjust the brightness.
D ri vi ng -R el at ed D is pl ay s
Below are the main display options shown on the head-up display.
Power distribution
monitor, vehicle speed
(main)
Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low
Speed Follow*,
vehicle speed
Tachometer, gear
position indicator,
vehicle speed
Vehicle speed
Compass or turn-by-
turn directions, vehicle
W ar ni ng D is pl ay s
speed
C ha ng in g th e Di sp la y
Press the right selector wheel to
enter the Head-Up Display
Content menu. Display options
are shown in the head-up
display and the MID.
When necessary, warning displays appear.
Head-up warning
(Forward Collision
Warning* or Collision
Mitigation Braking
System*)
Lane Keeping Assist
System*, vehicle
speed
System message
indicator
(view the MID)
A ud io -a nd P ho ne -R el at ed D is pl ay s
Audio changes, voice recognition, and phone information are briefly displayed.
Use the wheel to scroll through
the display options, and press it
to select your choice.
Current audio
information
Voice recognition
status
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Speed dial or call
history
*if equipped
P ow er D is tr ib ut io n Mo ni to r
Displays the vehicle's hybrid power flow and Sport Hybrid Super Handling
All-Wheel DriveTMtorque distribution.
T i r e Pr e s s ure M o nit o r i ng S y s t em ( T P MS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
H o w I t W o r k s
When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
High voltage battery
charge level
P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n
Power is
supplied by the
motors and
engine.
supplied only by
T o r q u e D i s t r i b u t i on
Power is
the motors.
Power flow indicator
Torque indicator
Power is
supplied only by
the engine.
The motors are
charging the
high voltage
battery.
The low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
W h a t t o D o
A message appears in
the MID.
Roll the selector wheel to
the tire pressure monitor to
see which tire(s) have low
pressure.
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.
Torque transfer
This monitor can also be shown on the color information display. Press INFO and
use the interface dial to select Power Distribution Monitor.
Regenerative
braking
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