2016 Acura RLX Hybrid emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 146 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 277General Information on the Audio System P. 282
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 313 AcuraLink ® P. 352
When Driving P. 366 Braking P. 420Parking Your Vehicle P. 435
Refueling P. 455 Fuel Economy P. 457Accessories and Modifications P. 458
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 468 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 480
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 488 12-Volt Battery P. 497 Remote Transmitter Care P. 498
Cleaning P. 501
Power System Won’t Start P. 527 Jump Starting P. 530
Fuses P. 540 Emergency Towing P. 546 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 547
Refueling P. 549
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 555 Reporting Safety Defects P. 556
Authorized Manuals P. 561 Client Service Information P. 562
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 359
MaintenanceP. 459
Handling the UnexpectedP. 507
InformationP. 551
IndexP. 566
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 507)
Flat Tire (P 509)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 535)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Power System Won’t Start
(P 527)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 540)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 533)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 546)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Gear Position
Indicator●Indicates the current gear selection.2Shifting P. 373—
Transmission
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.—
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if there
is a problem with the transmission
system, and the vehicle no longer
moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.2Emergency Towing P. 546●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message
P. 539
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 546
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507
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 508
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 509
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 521
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 527
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 528
Emergency Power System Off........... 529
Jump Starting .................................... 530
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 533 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...... 535
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 535
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 536
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 536
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On .............................. 537
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On............................................. 537
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 538 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 539
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 540
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 545
Emergency Towing ........................... 546
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 547
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 548
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 549
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only
hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 518
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 546
•36 psi (250 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u If the air pressure does not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Air Only Hose
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioned.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 366
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 546
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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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