Acura RLX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual — part 24

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Shifting

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Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.

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When the transmission is in

(

D:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.

Hold the

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.

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When the transmission is in

(

D with SPORT mode:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to 7th.
You can cancel this mode by pressing the SPORT button, or pulling the

(

+ paddle

shifter for a few seconds. When the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential
mode indicator and sequential mode gear selection indicator go off.

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Sequential Mode

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Sequential Mode

The vehicle is engine operated when SPORT mode is
on.

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Sequential Mode Operation

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Sequential Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.

In SPORT mode, to prioritize the engine performance
enhancement, the transmission may not allow for
shifting up while the engine speed is low.

Downshifting when pulling
the

paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

Upshifting when pulling
the

paddle shifter.

(Changes to a higher gear)

Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)

Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)

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SPORT Mode

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SPORT Mode

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.

SPORT Button

SPORT Mode
Indicator

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Reactive Force Pedal

Driving

Reactive Force Pedal

The system increases the accelerator pedal
resistance force when you depress the
accelerator pedal. This gives you the feeling
that the vehicle's acceleration is in response to
your pedal operation.

At the same time, a slight increase in the accelerator pedal resistance force helps to
modify your driving style to be in an efficient manner especially when you apply
more force to the pedal than is necessary.

The Reactive Force Pedal is designed also to help prevent your wheels from possibly
spinning out due to excessive throttle, and help make the vehicle start smoothly
when roads are slippery due to ice, snow, excessive rainfall, etc.

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Reactive Force Pedal

The Reactive Force Pedal system in no way restricts or
limits your ability to operate the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

If the Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

)

detects a possible collision, you may feel an opposing
force from the accelerator pedal.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) P. 426

You can change the amount of the accelerator pedal
resistance force.

2 Customized Features P. 113, 283

The Reactive Force Pedal system is deactivated when
SPORT mode is on.

Accelerator Pedal

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Driving

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Alerts pedestrians when a vehicle is propelled solely by electricity, approaching at
speeds around 12 mph (20 km/h) or less.

Press the button to turn the system on and
off.

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The indicator in the button comes on
when the system is off.

The system is turned on every time you turn
the power system on, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Button

Canadian models

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Front Sensor Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, and CMBS

TM

, is

designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its
functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
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
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

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Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could
obstruct the camera's field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even
minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision or
installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor
Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front 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.

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

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

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle slows to a stop, decelerates and
stops your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle's brake
lights will illuminate.

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

Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF.
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always
keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles.

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WARNING

Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead
to a crash.

Use ACC with LSF only when driving on
expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.

3

WARNING

ACC with LSF has limited braking
capability and may not stop your vehicle
in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle
that quickly stops in front of you.

Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.

When to use

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Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with
LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at
the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Gear position for ACC with LSF: In

(

D.

The radar sensor is
in the front grille.

The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.

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

When the MAIN button is pressed, ACC with LSF and
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are both turned on
or off.

ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

P. 388

When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Do not use ACC with LSF under the following
conditions:

•

On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in
continuous stop and go traffic.

•

On roads with sharp turns.

•

On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to
maintain the set speed.

•

On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or facilities with drive through access.

How to use

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Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel.

ACC (green) is on in the
instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to
use.

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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the pedal
and press down the RES/+/SET/– switch when you reach the desired speed. The
moment you release the switch, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with LSF begins.
When driving at slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch fixes the set speed to
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If the vehicle is
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.

When ACC with LSF starts operating, the
vehicle icon, distance bars and set speed
appear on the multi-information display.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

On when ACC with LSF
begins

Press down and release

RES/+/SET/− Switch

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Distance

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There is a vehicle ahead

ACC with LSF monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with LSF range. If a
vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with LSF system maintains or decelerates your
vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the vehicle’s set following-distance from the
vehicle ahead.

2 To Set or Change Following-Distance P. 391

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than
your set speed comes in or cuts in front of you
and is detected by the radar, your vehicle
starts to slow down.

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When in Operation

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When in Operation

If the vehicle detected ahead of you slows down abruptly, or
if another vehicle is detected cutting in front of you, the
beeper sounds, a message appears on the multi-information
display, and the head-up warning lights come on.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
distance from the vehicle ahead.

Even if the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with LSF may
start accelerating your vehicle under the following
circumstances:

•

The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

•

A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the distance
between the vehicles.

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle
detected in front of you comes in and goes out of the
ACC with LSF detecting range. Change the ACC
Forward Vehicle Detect Beep setting.

2 Customized Features P. 113, 283

Beep

ACC with LSF Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

A vehicle icon appears on the
multi-information display

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There is no vehicle ahead

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without
having to keep your foot on the brake or
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at
the set speed, ACC with LSF accelerates your
vehicle to the set speed, and then maintains it.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with LSF range.
ACC with LSF stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal,
the system resumes the set speed.
There are times when the vehicle speed will decrease when the accelerator pedal is
lightly applied.

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with LSF range and slows to a stop

Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The
Stopped message appears on the multi-
information display.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again,
the vehicle icon on the multi-information
display blinks. If you press the RES/+/SET/–
switch up or down, or depress the accelerator
pedal, ACC with LSF operates again within the
prior set speed.

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When in Operation

Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe
distance when using ACC with LSF. Additionally,
ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

P. 388

A vehicle icon with dotted-line
contour appears on the multi-
information display

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with LSF range and slows
to a stop

3

WARNING

Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with LSF system is
operating can result in the vehicle
moving without operator control.

A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.

Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with LSF.

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The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 381

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Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

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Vehicle conditions

• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire

*

, etc.).

• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.

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ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

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ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the
collision mitigation braking system

TM

(CMBS

TM

).

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) P. 426

You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 381

* Not available on all models

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Detection limitations

• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is

too short.

• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you

at high speed.

• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small

vehicle.

• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved or winding or undulating road that makes it difficult

for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of

you is significantly large.

• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.
• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.
• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.

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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+/SET/– switch on the steering
wheel.

• Each time you press the switch up or down, the vehicle speed is increased or

decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

• If you keep the switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases or

decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower
than your increased set speed, ACC with LSF may not
accelerate your vehicle. This is to maintain the set
following-distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead.

To increase speed

To decrease speed

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Press the (distance) button to change the
ACC with LSF following-distance.
Each time you press the button, the following-
distance (the interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of you) setting cycles through
short, middle, long, and extra long following-
distances.

Determine the most appropriate following-
distance setting based on your specific driving
conditions. Be sure to adhere to any
following-distance requirements set by local
regulation.

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To Set or Change Following-Distance

Distance Button

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