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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 483
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 492
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 489
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 470
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 565
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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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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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelAcura RLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 5,379 lbs (2,440 kg)
Canada: 2,440 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,822 lbs (1,280 kg)
Canada: 1,280 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,590 lbs (1,175 kg)
Canada: 1,175 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 11
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.1 US gal (57 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Fog LightsLED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights LED
Front Side Marker Lights2 CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights16 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights LED
Door Outer Handle Ambient LightsLEDInterior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights2.1 WFront Door Pocket LightsLEDCenter Pocket LightLEDBeverage Holder LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment LightLEDGlove Box LightLEDFront and Rear*1 Foot LightsLEDDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5 W
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (7.9 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.32 US gal (1.23 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.03 US gal (0.11 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])36 (250 [2.5])
Compact
Spare*1
SizeT155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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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
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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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