2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Owner's Manual

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
■Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
Fuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2Front Seat Heaters/AVS20 A
3Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
4Front Passenger’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
5−−
6A/C Water Pump10 A
7Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
8Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
9Rear Seat Heaters*(20 A)
10−−
11Fly Start15 A
12Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
13Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)20 A
14AS ECU7.5 A
15Glove Box7.5 A
16−−
17−−
18Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
19SRS110 A
*1:Models without surround view camera system
*2:Models with surround view camera system
20ABS/VSA7.5 A
21−−
22e-pretensioner(7.5 A)
23−−
24SRS27.5 A
25Illumination7.5 A
26Right e-pretensioner(20 A)
27Heated Steering Wheel*(10 A)
28Audio AMP30 A*1
40 A*2
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 540 to 544.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will da mage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Trunk
If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Pull the rear seat armrest down.
2. Push the button to open the cover.
u The cover latches when you push it back
to the original position.
u You can lock and unlock this cover using
the built-in key.
To lock the cover : Insert the key to the
lock, then turn it the right.
To unlock the cover : Insert the key to
the lock, then turn it the left.
3. With pulling the inner partition up, pull the
trunk release handle down to the direction
of the arrow in the image.1When You Cannot Open the Trunk
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Lock
Button
Cover
Trunk Release Handle
Inner Partition
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 508
4.Remove the funnel from the case .
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Turn the power sy stem off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel Case
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 552
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine
Number, Motor Number, and Transmission
Number ............................................. 554
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 555
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 556Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 557
Warranty Coverages ........................ 559
Authorized Manuals ......................... 561
Client Service Information ............... 562
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