2017 Acura RLX Hybrid Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Fog Lights
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Front turn signal/parking lig hts are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger’s side : Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver’s side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A) and (B), pull
the inner fender back.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 470
3.Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it, then remove the old bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emer gency Indicator Lights
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Front Side Marker Light: 2 CP
1 Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Holding clip (B-type)
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Inner Fender
Clip (A)Clips (B)
Bulb Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it, then remove the old bulb.
3. Insert a new bulb.
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Left side
Cover
Cover
Right side
Bulb Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights
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Maintenance
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights
Brake/taillight and rear side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Taillights
Taillights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Cover
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Lights
Maintenance
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it, then remove the old bulb.
3. Insert a new bulb.
Rear License Plate Lights
Rear license plate lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights
Door outer handle ambient lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Socket Bulb
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces
of the blade may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
2. While holding the wiper switch in the
MIST position, set the power mode to ON,
then to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u Both wiper arms are set to the
maintenance position as shown in the
image.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper ar m; it may damage the
windshield.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
4. Press and hold the tab, then slide the
blade out from the wiper arm.
5. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the
direction of the arrow in the image until it
unfastens from the holder’s end cap.
6. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite
direction to slide it out from its holder.
Tab
Wiper
Blade
End Cap at
the bottom
Holder
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
7. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade
onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert
the blade all the way.
8. Install the end of the wiper blade into the
cap.
9. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks.
10. Lower both wiper arms.
11. Set the power mode to ON and hold the
wiper switch in the MIST position until
both wiper arms return to the standard
position.
Cap Wiper
Blade
Holder
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