Acura RLX (2018 year). Manual - part 11

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror/Heated 
Windshield Button

Press the rear defogger, heated door mirror, 
and heated windshield button to defog the 
rear window and mirrors, and to deice the 
windshield when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger, heated door mirrors, and 
heated windshield automatically switch off 
after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside 
temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror/Heated Windshield Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires and antenna 
line.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires and antenna line.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the 
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it difficult to turn the power 
system on.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

When the outside temperate is below 39°F (4°C) and 
the windshield defroster is turned on, the heated 
windshield may automatically activate.
The heated windshield deactivates itself once the 
windshield defroster is turned off or the outside 
temperate reaches 43°F (6°C).

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door 
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat 
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The steering wheel and the seat will move to the stored position when you set the 
power mode to ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the multi-information display briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering 
wheel fully up depending on the set seating 
position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

(

P.

• Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel 
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat, steering wheel and door mirrors 
adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 297

You can change the driver’s seat easy exit feature 
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat, steering wheel or the outside mirror is in 
motion.

•

The seat, steering wheel or the outside mirror 
position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 

driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the 
door mirrors to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beep, and the memory 
button indicator light will blink.

3. Press memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2 within five 

seconds of pressing the SET button.

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You will hear two beeps, and the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on once the seat, the steering 
wheel, and the outside mirror positions 
have been memorized.

1. Change to 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You will hear the beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.

The seat, the steering wheel and the door 
mirrors will automatically move to the 
memorized positions. When it has finished 
moving, you will hear two beeps, and the 
indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the 
outside mirror position before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

SET Button

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors will 
stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button, or a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

•

Adjust the seat, the steering wheel or the door 
mirror position.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Buttons

SET Button

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

Push and hold the adjustment switch to move 
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.

Make sure you can see the instrument panel 
gauges and indicators.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

Adjustment Switch

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.

When driving after dark, the automatic 
dimming rearview mirror and power door 
mirrors

*

 reduce the glare from headlights 

behind you, based in inputs from the mirror 
sensor. This feature is always active.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door 
Mirrors

*

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Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

2 Front Seats P. 175

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R.

Sensor

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

Press the folding button to fold in and out the 
door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you put 
the transmission into 

(

R; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.

Selector 
Switch

Folding Button

Adjustment 
Switch

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Slide the selector switch to left 
or right to tilt down either side 
door mirror.

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Folding in the door mirrors

Press the lock button on the keyless access remote, or press the door lock button on 
any door.

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The mirrors start folding in automatically.

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Folding out the door mirrors

Press the unlock button on the keyless access remote, or grab the door handle on 
any door.

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The mirrors start folding out automatically.

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror 
function on and off.

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Folding out the door mirrors

You cannot turn the automatic folding out 
automatically if they have been folded in using the 
folding button.

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately depress the pedals without 
leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 
space.

Horizontal 
Position 
Adjustment

Height 
Adjustment

Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top: To increase the higher part of 
the lumbar support.
Press the bottom: To increase the lower part 
of the lumbar support. (The higher part 
support is decreased.)
Press the front: To increase the entire 
lumbar support.
Press the rear: To decrease the entire lumbar 
support.

Higher part of 
the Lumbar 
support

Lumbar 
Support 
Adjustment 
Switch

Lower part of 
the Lumbar 
support

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, 
upright position, leaving ample space 
between your chest and the airbag cover in 
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust 
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright 
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the 
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the 
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a 
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the 
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with 
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering 
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend 
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive 
equipment may help.

3

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in 
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, 
and sit well back in the seat.

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for 
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the 
back of the occupant’s head rests against the 
center of the restraint. The tops of the 
occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.

To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release 
button.

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions

In order for the head restraint system to work 
properly:

•

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or 
from the restraint legs.

•

Do not place any object between an occupant and 
the seat-back.

•

Install each restraint in its proper location.

3

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints 
reduces their effectiveness and increases 
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and 
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center 
of the head restraint.

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A passenger sitting in the center back seating 
position should adjust the height of their head 
restraint to an appropriate position before the 
vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release 
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the 
head restraints can result in severe injury 
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the power 
system is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or 
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly 
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or 
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an 
inflating front airbag.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can 
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, 
with your feet on the floor.

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless whether 
the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 

OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following 
situations:

•

When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but 
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 297

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

•

 When you set the power mode to ON.

If you leave any doors open, the interior lights go off 
after about 15 minutes.

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the 

 (map light) button.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, the map light will not 
go off when you press the 

 (map light) button.

Front

Rear

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