2015 Acura RLX maintenance

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding clips (A).
2. Push up the under cover.
3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
5. Insert a new bulb.Front Turn Signal/Parking Light: 27/8 W (Amber)
1Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.Holding clip (A-type)
Push until the
pin is flat.
Clips (A)
Bulb
SocketUnder
Cover

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger’s side : Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver’s side : Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A) and (B), pull
the inner fender back.
3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light BulbsDoor mirrors have the side turn lights. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.Front Side Marker Light: 3 CP
1Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.Holding clip (B-type)Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Inner Fender
Clip (A)
Clips (B)
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
3. Insert a new bulb.Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsBrake/taillight and rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized
Acura dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Cover
Bulb Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight Bulbs
Maintenance
Taillight BulbsTaillight bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
3. Insert a new bulb.Back-Up Light: 16 W
Cover
SocketBulb

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsRear license plate light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.High-Mount Brake Light BulbsHigh-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.Door Outer Handle Ambient Light BulbsDoor outer handle ambient light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.

436Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper BladesChecking Wiper BladesIf the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces
of the blade may scratch the window glass.Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
2. While holding the wiper switch in the
MIST position, set the power mode to ON,
then to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u Both wiper arms are set to the
maintenance position as shown in the
image.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
1Changing the Wiper Blade RubberNOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Continued
Maintenance
4. Press and hold the tab, then slide the
blade out from the wiper arm.
5. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the
direction of the arrow in the image until it
unfastens from the holder’s end cap.
6. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite
direction to slide it out from its holder.
Tab
Wiper
Blade
End Cap at
the bottomHolder

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
7. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade
onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert
the blade all the way.
8. Install the end of the wiper blade into the
cap.
9. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks.
10. Lower both wiper arms.
11. Set the power mode to ON and hold the
wiper switch in the MIST position until
both wiper arms return to the standard
position.
Cap Wiper
Blade
Holder