2016 Acura RLX TPMS

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if un der-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of th e TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equi pped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the syst em detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash fo r approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illumina ted. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the sa me size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure ra ting (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause the ABS and vehicle stability assist (VSA®)
and SH-AWD ® systems to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
Make sure that the wheel’s specifications match thos e of the original wheels.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS sp ecified wheels approved for your vehicle.1Tire and Wheel Replacement
3WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 512
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 513
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 525
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 531
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 532
Emergency Power System Off........... 533
Jump Starting .................................... 534
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 537 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...... 539
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 539
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 540
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 540
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On .............................. 541
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On............................................. 541
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 542 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 543
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 544
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 549
Emergency Towing ........................... 550
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 551
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 552
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 553
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
530
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
2. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing
bolt with cloth or paper, and store them in
the spare tire well.
3. Store the jack and tools in the tool case.
Place the tool case and the trunk floor lid on
the flat tire.
4. Close the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-informati on display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific whee ls. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indica tor blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not ca use interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
AcuraLink
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
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Index
Heaters (Seat)............................ 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 313
High Beam Indicator ................................... 85
High Voltage Battery ................................ 422
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 370
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 311
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 558
Vehicle Identification ............................... 558
Illumination Control
Buttons............................................ 166, 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators ..................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 79, 539
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)...................................... 88, 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 76, 426
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 76, 426
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 417
Brake System (Amber)................................ 77
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 540
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91 CRUISE CONTROL ................................... 399
CRUISE MODE ......................................... 399
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 35
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 75
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 75, 541
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 82, 541
Fog Light ................................................... 85
Gear Position............................................. 80
High Beam ................................................ 85
High Temperature ..................................... 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 407
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 539
Low Temperature ...................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 84, 418, 420
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 79, 540
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 78
READY ...................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 37, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
SPORT Mode ..................................... 86, 380
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 82
System Message ........................................ 84
Transmission ............................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 85 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®
)
System ............................................ 83, 412
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 83, 413
Information .............................................. 555
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 482
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 528
Jump Starting ........................................... 534
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 140
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention ................................. 140
Number Tag............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 144
Remote Transmitter ................................ 136
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 141, 368
Types and Functions................................ 133
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 372
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 500
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 525, 557
Spark Plugs ............................................... 556
Specifications ........................................... 556
Specified Fuel ................................... 458, 556
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 415
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 438
Summer Tires ............................................ 500
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 448
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 ........................ 514
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 418
Indicator ............................................ 84, 542
Tires ........................................................... 492
Air Pressure ..................................... 493, 557
Chains ..................................................... 500
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 492
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 513
Inspection ................................................ 492
Labeling .................................................. 493
Regulations ............................................. 495
Rotation .................................................. 499
Spare (Optional) .............................. 525, 557
Summer .................................................. 500
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Wear Indicators ....................................... 497
Winter ..................................................... 500
Tools .......................................................... 512
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 550
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 418
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 558
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 511
Blown Fuse.............................. 544, 546, 548
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 550
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 513, 525
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 537
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 531
Premium Gasoline ........................... 458, 556
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 556
Release Handle ........................................ 552
Unable to Open....................................... 552
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 534
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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