2017 Acura RLX Hybrid brake sensor

511Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non- slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent
on a flat tire, as it can damage the tire pressure
sensor.
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Index
568
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 79
A
AAC.................................................... 245, 269
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 424
Accessories and Modifications ................. 506
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 380
AcuraLink .................................................. 349
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 88, 383
Additives Coolant ........................................... 476, 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 471
Washer .................................................... 479
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 471
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................. 175, 178, 180
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 110
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 410
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 268
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 278 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 489, 555
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 424
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213
Error Messages ........................................ 274
General Information ................................ 279 HDD ....................................................... 248
Internet Radio ......................................... 266
iPod ........................................................ 258
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 245, 269
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 280
Recommended Devices ........................... 282
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 282
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 563
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 145
Customize ...................................... 119, 298
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 422
Indicator ........................................... 76, 422
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 76, 422
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 110
Average Speed ......................................... 111
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Index
B
Battery12-Volt ................................................... 497
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 79, 537
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 497
High Voltage........................................... 418
Jump Starting ......................................... 532
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 497
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 498
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ..................................... 189
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 412
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 272
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 310
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 419
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 424
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 422
Brake Assist System................................. 425
Fluid ....................................................... 479
Foot Brake .............................................. 421
Parking Brake.......................................... 419
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 77
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 74, 538
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 167
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 166BSI (Blind Spot Information) System
....... 412
Bulb Replacement .................................... 480
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 483
Brake/Taillight s and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 483
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights .......... 484
Fog Lights ................................................ 480
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 481
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 480
Headlights ............................................... 480
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 484
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 484
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 482
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 554
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 446
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 70
Cargo Area ................................................ 193
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 192
Carrying Cargo .................................. 359, 361
CD Player ................................................... 245
Center Pocket ........................................... 188
Certification Label .................................... 556
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ....................... 537Child Safety
................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 144
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 144
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 503
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 501
Client Service Information ....................... 564
Climate Control System ............................ 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Clock .......................................................... 132
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 426
Coat Hooks ............................................... 191
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 426
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 523, 555
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 500
Oil .......................................................... 474
Flat Tire ............................................. 511, 523
Floor Mats ................................................ 502
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 479
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 478
Engine Coolant ....................................... 476
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 479
Foot Brake ................................................ 421
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................ 175, 178, 180
Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 381
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 455
Economy................................................. 457
Gauge .................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 111
Recommendation............................ 455, 554
Refueling ................................................ 455
Fuel Economy ........................................... 457
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 456 Fuses
.......................................................... 542
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 547
Locations ................................. 542, 544, 546
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 457
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 455
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................. 455
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 373
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 371
Glass (care) ........................................ 501, 504
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 509
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 310
Auto Answer ........................................... 325
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 327
Automatic Transferring ............................ 325
Displaying Messages ................................ 344
Editing User Name ................................... 324
HFL Buttons ............................................. 310 HFL Menus .............................................. 312
HFL Status Display ................................... 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 311
Making a Call .......................................... 335
Options During a Call .............................. 341
Phone Setup............................................ 316
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 331
Receiving a Call ....................................... 340
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 342
Ring Tone................................................ 326
Roadside Assistance ................................ 348
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 343
Speed Dial ............................................... 328
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 323
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 321
Use Contact Photo .................................. 326
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 159
Aiming .................................................... 480
Automatic Operation............................... 160
Dimming ......................................... 159, 162
Operating................................................ 159
Head-Up Display ....................................... 123
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 310
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode).......... 377
Pandora® ................................................... 267
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ...................................................... 434
Parking Brake ............................................ 419
Parking Sensor System .............................. 436
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
POWER Button .......................................... 155
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 128, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 364
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 78
Power Windows ........................................ 152
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 369
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 511, 523
R
Radiator..................................................... 477
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 237
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 242
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 239
Range ........................................................ 111
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 239
Reactive Force Pedal ................................. 379
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 559READY Indicator
......................................... 78
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 455
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 455, 554
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 416, 491, 557
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 366
Remote Transmitter ................................. 138
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 498, 499
Bulbs ....................................................... 480
Fuses ....................................... 542, 544, 546
Tires ........................................................ 494
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 485
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 558
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 110
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 108, 113
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 397
On and Off.............................................. 398
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 71
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 38
Checking .................................................. 42
e-pretensioners ......................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 65
Pregnant Women...................................... 41
Reminder ............................................ 37, 81
Warning Indicator ............................... 37, 81
Seat Heaters ............................. 195, 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats.............................. 175, 178, 180
Seat Heaters ........................... 195, 196, 197
Security System ........................................ 149
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 376
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 377
Setting the Clock ...................................... 132
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 371
Operation ............................................... 373
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 371
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
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Index
Side Airbags............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 496
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID
SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 523, 555
Spark Plugs ............................................... 554
Specifications ........................................... 554
Specified Fuel ................................... 455, 554
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 411
SPORT Mode ............................................. 378
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 378
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 434
Summer Tires ............................................ 496
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 445
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
........................ 512
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 414
Indicator ............................................ 84, 540
Tires ........................................................... 488
Air Pressure ..................................... 489, 555
Chains ..................................................... 496
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 488
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 511
Inspection ................................................ 488
Labeling .................................................. 489
Regulations ............................................. 491
Rotation .................................................. 495
Spare (Optional) .............................. 523, 555
Summer .................................................. 496
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 512
Wear Indicators ....................................... 493
Winter ..................................................... 496
Tools .......................................................... 510
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 363
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 363
Emergency .............................................. 548
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 414
Transmission ....................................... 23, 371
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 370, 371
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 373
Number ................................................... 556 Sequential Mode ..................................... 376
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 509
Blown Fuse.............................. 542, 544, 546
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 548
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 511, 523
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 535
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 529
Premium Gasoline ........................... 455, 554
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 554
Release Handle ........................................ 550
Unable to Open....................................... 550
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 364
Does Not Activate ................................... 529
Jump Starting .......................................... 532
Remote Engine Start................................ 366
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 366
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