2016 Acura RLX Hybrid brake sensor

509Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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521
uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1 Changing 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 us e 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.
NOTICE
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent
on a flat tire, as it can damage the tire pressure
sensor.
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Index
566
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 79
A
AAC.................................................... 248, 272
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 425
Accessories and Modifications ................. 458
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 382
AcuraLink .................................................. 352
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 88, 385
Additives Coolant ........................................... 476, 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 471
Washer .................................................... 479
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 471
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 110
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 411
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 271
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 281 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 489, 553
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 240
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 425
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213 Error Messages ....................................... 277
General Information................................ 282
HDD ....................................................... 251
Internet Radio ......................................... 269
iPod ........................................................ 261
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 248, 272
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 283
Recommended Devices ........................... 285
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 285
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 561
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 145
Customize ...................................... 119, 301
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 423
Indicator ........................................... 76, 423
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 76, 423
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 110
Average Speed ......................................... 111
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Index
B
Battery12-Volt ................................................... 497
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 79, 535
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 497
High Voltage........................................... 419
Jump Starting ......................................... 530
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 497
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 498
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ..................................... 189
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 413
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 275
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 313
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 420
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 425
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 423
Brake Assist System................................. 426
Fluid ....................................................... 479
Foot Brake .............................................. 422
Parking Brake.......................................... 420
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 77
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 74, 536
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 167Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
.... 166
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 413
Bulb Replacement .................................... 480
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 483
Brake/Taillight s and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 483
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights .......... 484
Fog Lights ................................................ 480
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 481
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 480
Headlights ............................................... 480
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 484
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 484
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 482
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 552
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 446
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 70
Cargo Area ................................................ 193
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 192
Carrying Cargo .................................. 361, 363
CD Player ................................................... 248
Center Pocket ........................................... 188
Certification Label .................................... 554
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ....................... 535Child Safety
................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 144
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 144
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 503
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 501
Client Service Information ....................... 562
Climate Control System ............................ 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Clock .......................................................... 132
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 427
Coat Hooks ............................................... 191
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 427
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 521, 553
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 500
Oil .......................................................... 474
Flat Tire ............................................. 509, 521
Floor Mats ................................................ 502
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 479
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 478
Engine Coolant ....................................... 476
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 479
Foot Brake ................................................ 422
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................................ 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 383
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 455
Economy................................................. 457
Gauge .................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 111
Recommendation............................ 455, 552
Refueling ................................................ 455
Fuel Economy ........................................... 457
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 456 Fuses
.......................................................... 540
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 545
Locations ................................. 540, 542, 544
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 457
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 455
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................. 455
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 373
Glass (care) ........................................ 501, 504
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 507
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 313
Auto Answer ........................................... 328
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 330
Automatic Transferring ............................ 328
Displaying Messages ................................ 347
Editing User Name ................................... 327
HFL Buttons ............................................. 313 HFL Menus .............................................. 315
HFL Status Display ................................... 314
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 314
Making a Call .......................................... 338
Options During a Call .............................. 344
Phone Setup............................................ 319
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 334
Receiving a Call ....................................... 343
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 345
Ring Tone................................................ 329
Roadside Assistance ................................ 351
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 346
Speed Dial ............................................... 331
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 326
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 324
Use Contact Photo .................................. 329
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 251
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 159
Aiming .................................................... 480
Automatic Operation............................... 160
Dimming ......................................... 159, 162
Operating................................................ 159
Head-Up Display ....................................... 123
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 313
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode).......... 379
Pandora® ................................................... 270
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ...................................................... 435
Parking Brake ............................................ 420
Parking Sensor System .............................. 436
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
POWER Button .......................................... 155
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 128, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 366
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 78
Power Windows ........................................ 152
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 371
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 509, 521
R
Radiator..................................................... 477
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 240
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 245
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 242
Range ........................................................ 111
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 242
Reactive Force Pedal ................................. 381
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 557READY Indicator
......................................... 78
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 455
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 455, 552
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 417, 491, 555
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 368
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 498, 499
Bulbs ....................................................... 480
Fuses ....................................... 540, 542, 544
Tires ........................................................ 494
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 485
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 556
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 110
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 108, 113
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 398
On and Off.............................................. 399
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels .............................................. 71
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 38
Checking .................................................. 42
e-pretensioners ......................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 39
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women...................................... 41
Reminder ............................................ 37, 81
Warning Indicator ............................... 37, 81
Seat Heaters ............................. 195, 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats.............................................. 175
Seat Heaters ........................... 195, 196, 197
Security System ........................................ 149
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 378
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 379
Setting the Clock ...................................... 132
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 373
Operation ............................................... 375
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 373
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 496
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH- AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 521, 553
Spark Plugs ............................................... 552
Specifications ........................................... 552
Specified Fuel ................................... 455, 552
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 412
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 435
Summer Tires ............................................ 496
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 445
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83 Temperature Sensor
................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 510
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 415
Indicator ............................................ 84, 538
Tires ........................................................... 488
Air Pressure ..................................... 489, 553
Chains ..................................................... 496
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 488
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 509
Inspection ................................................ 488
Labeling .................................................. 489
Regulations ............................................. 491
Rotation .................................................. 495
Spare (Optional) .............................. 521, 553
Summer .................................................. 496
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 510
Wear Indicators ....................................... 493
Winter ..................................................... 496
Tools .......................................................... 508
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 546
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 415
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 554
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 507
Blown Fuse.............................. 540, 542, 544
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 546
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 509, 521
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 533
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 527
Premium Gasoline ........................... 455, 552
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 552
Release Handle ........................................ 548
Unable to Open....................................... 548
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 527
Jump Starting .......................................... 530
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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