Acura RLX (2018 year). Manual — part 11

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror/Heated Windshield Button

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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

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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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Driving Position Memory System

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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

3

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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Adjusting the Mirrors

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

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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.

2 Customized Features P. 297

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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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Front Seats

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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.

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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

3

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

■

ON

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

■

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.

■

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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