Acura RLX (2018 year). Instruction — part 9

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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Locking the doors

Press the lock button.
Once:

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Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):

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The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.

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Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.
Once:

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Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

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The remaining doors unlock.

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Checking Door Lock Status

P. 138

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 531

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

LED

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Unlock
Button

Lock
Button

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If the keyless access remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead
of the keyless access remote.

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking the front doors

Push the lock tab forward

a

or push the

master door lock switch in the lock direction

b

, and close the door.

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Locking the rear doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.

If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm
activates when you open the hood before the power
mode is set to ON.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 297

Lock

Unlock

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
When you lock the front passenger’s door with the
master door lock switch, all the other doors lock at
the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand when you
lock the driver’s door or any of the other doors,
otherwise you may end up locking the key inside the
vehicle.

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You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors
are all locked or any are unlocked using the
keyless access remote from extended
distances.

Press the lock button, the Amber (LEFT) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds
one of the following feedback will come:
• Green (center) comes on: Acknowledges that the doors are locked.
• Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not

completely closed.

• Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status

from the vehicle.

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Checking Door Lock Status

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Checking Door Lock Status

Operate the remote in an open space. If there are
buildings or other obstacles between your vehicle
and the remote, the remote may not work even
within the operable range. However, the range of
unlock, all doors, and panic functions are the same as
the standard keyless access remote.

2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 136

When checking the door lock status, you can also
turn the power system on or off.

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle

Feedback P. 382

Red

Green

Amber

Lock Button

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

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Using the Lock Tab

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Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

To Unlock

Lock Tab

To Lock

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Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.

To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.

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This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the audio/information screen.

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 141

Inner Handle

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Childproof Door Locks

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock either front door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.

To Unlock

To Lock

Master Door Lock Switch

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Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.

Unlock

Lock

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks and unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is
met.

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Drive lock mode

All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

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Driver’s door open mode

All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

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Auto Door Locking

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Auto Door Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 297

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

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Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

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If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

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Closing the trunk

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

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Avoid possible damage.

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Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72

Using the Trunk Opener

Pressing the trunk opener on the driver’s door
unlocks and opens the trunk.

2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 583

Trunk Opener

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Using the Trunk Release Button

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

2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 583

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.

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

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

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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

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.

• 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 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 keyless access remote 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 alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• 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. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, keyless access system, or 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.

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

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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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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:
• The horn sounds.
• 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 of 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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Instruction 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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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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Opening and 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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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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 power 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.

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

2 Opening the Windows and Moonroof with

the Remote P. 150

2 Opening/Closing the Windows and

Moonroof with the Key P. 150

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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

Tilt

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