Acura RLX (2018 year). Manual - part 1

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Visual Index

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Steering Wheel Adjustments 

(P 171)

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POWER Button 

(P 152)

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 
Button 

(P 420)

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Parking Sensor System Button

*

 

(P 471)

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button 

(P 463)

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Navigation System 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Audio/Information Screen 

(P 225)

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Hazard Warning Button

❙

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

 

(P 217)

❙

Audio System 

(P 212)

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System Indicators 

(P 76)

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Gauges 

(P 112)

❙

Multi-Information Display 

(P 114)

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Climate Control System 

(P 200)

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Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror/ 
Heated Windshield Button 

(P 168)

❙

Headlight Washer Button 

(P 165)

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CAMERA Button

*

 

(P 481)

Canadian models

❙

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF 
Button 

(P 397)

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Front Seat Heater Buttons

*

 

(P 195)

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Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation 
Buttons

*

 

(P 196)

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 (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 

System OFF) Button 

(P 442)

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Headlights/Turn Signals 

(P 155, 156)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down) 

(P 394)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) 

(P 394)

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Horn (Press an area around 

.)

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Voice Control Buttons 

(P 232)

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System 
Voice Control Buttons 

(P 326)

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Brightness Control 

(P 166)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons 

(P 399, 404)

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TRIP Button 

(P 115, 116)

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Interval Button 

(P 399, 412)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button 

(P 399, 425)

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Right Selector Wheel 

(P 114)

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Heated Steering Wheel Button 

(P 194)

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Head-Up Display Buttons 

(P 119)

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Audio Remote Controls 

(P 215)

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CAMERA Button

*

 

(P 481)

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Wipers/Washers 

(P 163)

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MAIN Button 

(P 399, 405, 425)

* Not available on all models

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Power Window Switches 

(P 149)

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Driver’s Front Airbag 

(P 48)

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Trunk Opener 

(P 143)

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Hood Release Handle 

(P 503)

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Passenger’s Front Airbag 

(P 48)

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Glove Box 

(P 184)

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Driver’s Knee Airbag 

(P 52)

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Door Mirror Controls 

(P 173)

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Power Door Lock Master Switch 

(P 141)

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse 
Box 

(P 579)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P 190)

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Memory Buttons 

(P 170)

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SET Button 

(P 170)

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Rearview Mirror 

(P 172)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P 190)

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes 

(P 577)

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Electric Parking Brake Switch 

(P 452)

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Automatic Brake Hold Button 

(P 456)

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SPORT Button 

(P 395)

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Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector 

(P 387)

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USB Port 

(P 213)

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Auxiliary Input Jack 

(P 213)

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Fuel Fill Door Release Button 

(P 491)

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Side Airbags 

(P 54)

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Map Lights 

(P 183)

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Side Curtain Airbags 

(P 56)

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Seat Belts 

(P 38)

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Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 

(P 69)

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 

(P 65)

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) 

(P 67)

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Rear Seat

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Front Seat 

(P 175)

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Coat Hook 

(P 191)

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Grab Handle

❙

Moonroof Switch 

(P 151)

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Map Lights 

(P 183)

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Sunglasses Holder 

(P 197)

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Power Rear Sunshade 
Button

*

 

(P 198)

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Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Under the Hood 

(P 502)

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Windshield Wipers 

(P 163, 518)

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Tires 

(P 521, 543)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control 

(P 131)

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Power Door Mirrors 

(P 173)

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Headlights 

(P 156, 515)

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How to Refuel 

(P 491)

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High-Mount Brake Light 

(P 517)

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Emergency Trunk Release Lever 

(P 145)

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Opening/Closing the Trunk 

(P 143)

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Multi-View Rear Camera

*

 

(P 478)

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Rear Side Marker Lights 

(P 516)

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Brake/Taillights 

(P 516)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P 516)

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Back-Up Lights 

(P 517)

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Rear License Plate Lights 

(P 517)

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Taillights 

(P 516)

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Fog Lights

*

 

(P 159, 515)

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Surround View Camera System

*

 

(P 480)

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Trunk Release Button 

(P 144)

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Side Turn Signal Lights 

(P 155, 516)

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Front Turn Signal Lights 

(P 155, 156, 515)

❙

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 

(P 159, 515)

❙

Front Side Marker Lights 

(P 156, 516)

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

Operating 

mode

EV Launch

Engine Drive

EV Cruising

Power Acceleration

Vehicle 

Speed

Launch Acceleration:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

Low Speed Cruise:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Aggressive Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Power Flow 

Monitor

*1

Electric motors

Drive

-  /  Drive

Drive

Drive

Generators

-

Generate  /  -

-

-

Engine

Stopped

Running

Stopped

Running

High Voltage 

battery

Discharges

Charges/Discharges

Discharges

Discharges

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

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

*1

Electric motors

Drive

Regenerate

Drive

Generators

Generate

Regenerate

Generate

Engine

Running

Stopped

Running

High Voltage 

battery

Charges/Discharges

Charges

Charges/Discharges

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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.

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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.

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Safety Precautions

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.

u

If 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.

u

The 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.

u

Attempting 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.

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

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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.

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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 

(BSI) Indicator

System Indicators

Collision Mitigation 

Brake System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

High Temperature 

Indicator

Road Departure 

Mitigation (RDM) 

Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist 

System (LKAS) Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control 

(ACC) with Low Speed 

Follow (LSF) 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

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Controls 

(P 127)

Clock 

(P 128)

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 .

POWER Button 

(P 152)

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

Turn Signals 

(P 155)

Lights 

(P 156)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers 

(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

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.

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.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door 

from the inner handle unlocks all the 
other doors.

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.

Trunk Opener

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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.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

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.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System 

(P 200)

● 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)

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

TM

 (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

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