Acura RLX HYBRID (2020 year). Manual in english - page 9

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

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Using the Trunk Release Button

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Using the Trunk Release Button

Push up the release button on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.

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When You Cannot Open the Trunk

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Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the keyless access remote.

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The beeper sounds.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.

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Using the Trunk Release Button

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A person who is not carrying the keyless access 
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is 
carrying it is within range.

•

If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will 
sound and the trunk will not close.

•

If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk, 
move the keyless access remote away from the 
trunk and close again.

•

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is 
too close to the trunk.

Trunk Release 
Button

Trunk 
Release 
Button

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Emergency Trunk Opener

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Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open the 
trunk from inside for your safety.

Pull the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow.

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Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be 
shown how to use this feature.

Lever

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Security System

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the power system. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use 
electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the 

POWER

 button:

•

Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the 

POWER

 button.

•

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

•

Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the 

POWER

 

button.

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Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions 
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or keyless access system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key, then the hood is 
opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system, or the 
power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is 
deactivated.

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Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

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Security System Alarm

The security system alarm continues for a maximum 
of two minutes until the security system alarm 
deactivates.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:

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The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

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The hood and trunk are closed.

•

All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless 
access system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 seconds.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote 
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The 
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

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Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:

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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

•

Opening the trunk with the trunk opener on the 
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.

•

Opening the hood with the hood release.

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate 
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or 
keyless access system.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

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Security System Alarm

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The panic button on the remote 
transmitter

If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:

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The horn sounds.

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Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic 
Button

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.

The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in, 
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s 
seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.

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Automatic operation

To open: 

Push the switch down firmly.

To close: 

Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: 

Push the switch down lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close: 

Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 

until the desired position is reached.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close 
Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops closing and reverses direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

ON
OFF

Power Window 
Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s 
Window 
Switch

Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch

Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: 

Press the unlock button, and then 

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it. If 
the windows and moonroof stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.

To open: 

Unlock the driver’s door with the 

key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.

To close: 

Lock the driver’s door with the key. 

Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows and 
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote

Unlock 
Button

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Close

Open

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Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch 
in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open: 

Pull the switch back firmly.

To close: 

Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
touch the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: 

Pull the switch back lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close: 

Push the switch forward lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: 

Push on the center of the moonroof 

switch.

To close: 

Push the switch forward firmly, 

then release.

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Using the Moonroof Switch

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Using the Moonroof Switch

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes 
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers, 
are clear of the moonroof.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to 
operate the moonroof.

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with 
the Remote

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Opening/Closing the Windows and 
Moonroof with the Key

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WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Close

Open

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

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 

POWER

 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.

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If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak

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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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POWER Button

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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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POWER Button

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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 is 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

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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

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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.

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Lights On Indicator

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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 
lights

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Light Switches

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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.

The headlights comes on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in 

AUTO

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Once you lock the door, the headlights 
will go off.

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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.

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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Customized Features

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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

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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.

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Customized Features

 P. 295

* 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