Acura RLX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 2

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Features 

(P 211)

Audio system 

(P 216)

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

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

TM

PHONE Button

Preset Icons

*1

 (Tune Up) Icon

*1

Audio Source

*1

 (Tune Down) Icon

*1

Tune

TAG

*1

More

 Button

Shortcuts

*1

MENU Button

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Audio Remote Controls 

(P 215)

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM®/CD/HDD/USB/iPod/

Bluetooth® 

Audio/Pandora®

*

/Aha

TM

/AUX.

● 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.

Left Selector Wheel

SOURCE Button

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Driving 

(P 357)

Electronic Gear Selector 

(P 371)

● Select 

(

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

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

● Gear selection

* Not available on all models

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Paddle Shifters 

(P377)

● 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

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VSA® OFF Button 

(P 409)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) 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 turn VSA® on or off, press and hold 

the button until you hear a beep.

Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) 

OFF Button 

(P 429)

● When a possible collision is likely 

unavoidable, the CMBS

TM

 can help you to 

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS

TM

 on or off, press and 

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 

(P 414)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically 

every time you turn on the power system.

Refueling 

(P 455)

a

Press the fuel fill 
door release button.

b

After refueling, wait 
for about five 
seconds before 
removing the filler 
nozzle.

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane 

number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 15.1 US gal (57 L)

Wait for five seconds

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Maintenance 

(P 459)

Under the Hood 

(P 468)

● Check engine oil and engine coolant, 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 up the lever and lift the 
hood.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.

Lights 

(P 480)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades 

(P 485)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks 

across the windshield.

Tires 

(P 488)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Handling the Unexpected 

(P 509)

Flat Tire 

(P 511)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat 

tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

Park in a safe location and replace the 
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the 
trunk.

Indicators Come On 

(P 537)
● Identify the indicator and consult the 

owner’s manual.

Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

Power System Won’t Start 

(P 529)

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

using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse 
 

(P 542)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 

device does not operate.

Overheating 

(P 535)

● 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 548)
● Call a professional towing service if you 

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in 
the LOCK position. If so, open the 
rear door with the outside door 
handle.
To cancel this function, push the 
lever to the UNLOCK position.

Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors 
using a remote 
transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the 
driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

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Why does the beeper 
sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are 
not wearing their seat belts.

Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

Pressing the electric 
parking brake switch does 
not release the parking 
brake. Why?

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal 
depressed.

Depressing the accelerator 
pedal does not release the 
parking brake 
automatically. Why?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. If so, select any other 

position.

Why does the gear position 
automatically change to 

(

P

 

when I open the driver's 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Close the driver's door and manually change the gear 
position.

u

When opening the driver’s door

 

(P 374)

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Is it possible to use 
unleaded gasoline with a 
Pump Octane Number 
(PON) of 87 or lower on 
this vehicle?

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or 
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic 
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine 
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to 
engine damage.

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Safe Driving

You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions.............. 32
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 34
Safety Checklist ................................. 35

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts ........................ 36
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 39
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 42

Airbags

Airbag System Components ............... 43
Types of Airbags ................................ 46
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 46

Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 50
Side Airbags....................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 54
Airbag System Indicators.................... 55
Airbag Care ....................................... 57

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 58
Safety of Infants and Small Children....... 60
Safety of Larger Children ................... 68

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 70

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 71

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For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them 
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the 
most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and 
wear them properly.

■

Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the 
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger 
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the 
belt properly without a booster seat.

■

Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants 
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, 
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and 
warnings in this manual.

■

Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to 
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. 
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

1

Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use 
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the 
driver while driving.

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For Safe Driving

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Important Safety Precautions

Safe Driving

■

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.

■

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.

■

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and 
your passengers.

1

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that 
work together to help protect you and your 
passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. 
These include a strong steel framework that forms a 
safety cage around the passenger compartment, 
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering 
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat 
belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full 
advantage of these features unless you remain seated 
in the correct position and always wear your seat 
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to 
injuries if they are not used properly.

6

7

9

10

11

12

Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks

Side Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners/Seat Belt 
e-pretensioners

7

7

10

10

9

9

11

11

6

12

8

Knee Airbag

8

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Safety Checklist

Safe Driving

Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. 

Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider 
from unexpectedly opening a door.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 142

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are 

adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 

when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 178

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any 

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 39

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height 

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 58

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Safety Checklist

If the door and/or trunk open message appears on 
the multi-information display, a door and/or the 
trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and 
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning and 

Information Messages P. 97

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Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety 
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the 
vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat 
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full 
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers

■

Lap/shoulder seat belts

All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency 
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping 
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to 
restrain your body. The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable 
retractor for use with child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 65

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every 
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your 
risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories 
require you to wear seat belts.

The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean 
forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow 
the belt to extend fully without locking.

3

WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases 
the chance of serious injury or death in a 
crash, even though your vehicle has 
airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always 
wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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