Acura RLX (2018 year). Manual - part 10

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POWER Button

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Changing the Power Mode

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POWER Button

POWER Button Operating Range

You can start the power system when the keyless 
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access 
remote is close to a door or window, even if it is 
outside the vehicle.

ON mode:
The button is on (in red), if the power system is on.

If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting 
low, the power system may not start when you press 
the POWER button. If the power system does not 
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 562

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned 
off.

Press the button.

Without pressing 
the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in 
this position.

ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in 

(

P and the 

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If 
the buzzer continues even after the remote is 
put back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the multi-information display notifies the 
driver inside that the remote outside of the 
vehicle.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

When the keyless access remote is within the 
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is 
closed, the warning function cancels.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the power system has been turned on, you can 
no longer change the POWER button mode or 
restart the power system. Always make sure if the 
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the 
POWER button.

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not activate the warning 
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless access remote on the 
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the 
warning buzzer to activate. Under some other 
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating 
the remote, the warning buzzer may also activate 
even if the remote is within the system’s operational 
range.

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in 

(

P.

• The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to 
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you 
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights 
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of 

(

P and the 

parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while 
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 87

Do not leave the lights on when the power system is 
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to 
discharge.

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic 
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts 
the vertical angle of the headlights. If you find a 
significant change in the vertical angle of the 
headlights, there may be a problem with the system. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
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Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

When the light switch is in AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Light Sensor

Bright

Dark

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you, 
and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not 
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in 
the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

*

This feature activates when the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

 You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

* Not available on all models

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

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When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO, or in 

.

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights go off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting dark outside.

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Fog Lights

*

The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or 
when the daytime running lights are on.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera attached to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light 
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system 
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as street lights and 
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or with many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any 
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a 
dealer or disable the system.

2 Disabling or Re-enabling the System P. 162

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam 
position.

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The low beams are on and the 
system recognizes that you are 
driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above 25 mph 
(40 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the 
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, 
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs 
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

How it works

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To activate the system, turn the headlight 
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights 
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator 
will come on.

2 Light Switches P. 156

The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few 

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no 
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high 
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams 
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one 
of the procedures.

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Operating the System

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Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut 
off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front 
of the vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to 
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can 
concentrate heat on the camera.

If the Auto High-Beam Cannot Operate: Clean 
Windshield message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight Switch

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Disable or re-enable the system when the 
vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON 
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch 
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40 
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the 
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light 
switch lever toward you and hold it for at least 
30 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in 
the meter will blink once.
Enabling high sensitivity: Pull the light 
switch lever toward you and hold it for 90 
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the 
meter will blink five times.
When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF, 
sensitivity is returned to normal.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected 
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you turn the 
power system on.

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, AUTO, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove 
the obstacle.

MIST

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

AUTO

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

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

You can change the automatic intermittent wiper 
setting in the AUTO position.
Rain Sensing, Intermittent, and Speed Sensitive 
can be selected.

Rain Sensing: Default setting.
Intermittent: You can adjust the intermittent time 
using the adjustment ring.
Speed Sensitive: You can adjust the intermittent 
time using the adjustment ring. In addition, the 
intermittent time becomes a few seconds shorter 
when the vehicle speeds up.

2 Customized Features P. 297

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the 
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you 
turn the windshield washers for the first time 
after the power mode sets to ON.

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Headlight Washers

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as 
the windshield washers.

Headlight 
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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper

*

 is activated, the 

instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, press the 

(

+ button 

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

* Not available on all models

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When the head-up display is on, press and 
hold the HUD button until its brightness level 
indicator on the multi-information display.
Brighten: Press the 

 button.

Dim: Press the 

 button.

Several seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

 Button

3

 Button

4

HUD Button

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4

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