2015 Acura RLX parking brake

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

480Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not MoveFollow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
(P

position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Open the lid of the center pocket.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot as shown in the image, and
remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N
.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■
Releasing the Lock
Cover
Slot
Release
Button
Shift Lock Release Slot

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Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Move the shift lever to
(P
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
H
H

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at a dealer.■What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time.
• Release the parking brake. If you cannot release it, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and call a dealer.
• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get
your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after
releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and call a dealer.

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Main Fuse
150 A
2
Horn & Hazard
30 A
R/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA RLY 30 A RFC 50 A
R/B Main 3 50 A
AS F/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA Motor 40 A Heater Motor 40 A
3
R/B Main 1
60 A
DR F/B Main 1
60 A
AS F/B Main 1
60 A
IG Main 1
30 A
DR F/B Main 2
60 A
IG Main 2
30 A
Left Precision All Wheel Steer
40 A
Rear Defroster
40 A
4 ST MG 30 A
5
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
6 Right Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7
Injector
20 A
8 Hazard 15 A
9
−
−
10 − −
Located near the + terminal on the battery.
Push the tabs to open the box.■Circuit protected and fuse rating11
Horn
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected
Amps
EPS
80 A

498Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura RLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs*1: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (Low Beam)
LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
27/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LED
Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Lights
LED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
2.1W
Front Door Pocket Lights
LED
Center Pocket Light
LED
Beverage Holder Light
LED
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
LED
Glove Box Light
LED
Front and Rear
*1 Foot Lights
LED
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
Trunk Lights
5W

513Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 379
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 251
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 286
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Brake Assist System................................. 391
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Foot Brake .............................................. 387
Parking Brake.......................................... 385
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red) Indicator ........................................... 68, 484
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 379
Bulb Replacement .................................... 430
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 434
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 433
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 435
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 432
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 431
Headlights .............................................. 430
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 435
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 435
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 433 Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 432
Taillights .................................................. 434
Bulb Specifications ................................... 498
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo .................................. 335, 337
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 165
Certification Label .................................... 500
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 483
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 453
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 451
Client Service Information ....................... 508Climate Control System
............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 185
Sensors ................................................... 186
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock .......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 392
Coat Hooks ............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 392
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 468, 499
Console Compartment ............................. 164
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 344
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 166
Customized Features ........................ 102, 263
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 140
Dead Battery ............................................. 477

514Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 184
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 501
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 422
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Door Mirrors ............................................. 150
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ......................................... 12, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 442
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 333
Automatic Transmission ........................... 344
Braking .................................................... 385
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 376
Emergency ................................................ 492
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 503
Engine ....................................................... 500
Coolant ................................................... 426
Jump Starting .......................................... 477
Oil ........................................................... 421
Starting ................................................... 340
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 420
Engine Coolant ......................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil ................................................. 421
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 421
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
e-pretensioners ........................................... 32 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 450
Oil .......................................................... 424
Flat Tire ..................................................... 457
Floor Mats ................................................ 452
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 428
Brake ...................................................... 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 426
Windshield Washer ................................. 429
Foot Brake ................................................ 387
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 173
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 18, 404
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100