2016 Acura RLX Hybrid towing

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 106
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 154
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
Customized Features P. 286 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 311
2 Driving P. 359
Before Driving P. 360 Towing a Trailer P. 365
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 444 Surround View Camera System* P. 445
2Maintenance P. 459
Before Performing Maintenance P. 460 Maintenance MinderTM P. 463
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 485
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 500
2Handling the Unexpected P. 507
Tools P. 508 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 509
Overheating P. 533 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 535
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 548
2 Information P. 551
Specifications P. 552 Identification Numbers P. 554
Emissions Testing P. 557 Warranty Coverages P. 559
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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
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 360
Maximum Load Limit........................ 363
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 365
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 366
Precautions While Driving................. 371
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 372
Shifting ............................................ 373
SPORT Mode.................................... 380
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 381
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 382
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 383
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 385Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 398Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 402Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 409
Agile Handling Assist System............ 411SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 412Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ..... 413Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 415Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 417
High Voltage Battery ........................ 419
Braking Brake System ................................... 420
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 425 Brake Assist System ......................... 426
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 427
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 435
Parking Sensor System
*................... 436
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 440
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 444
Surround View Camera System*..... 445
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 455
How to Refuel ................................. 456
Fuel Economy .................................... 457
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 457
Accessories and Modifications ........ 458
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 552
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 552
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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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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