2017 Acura RLX warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the fuse box cover on the positive +
terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
TankMAXMIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 454
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel pr ovided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 490
4.Remove the funnel from the case .
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel Case
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
F
Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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Index
Fuel..................................................... 18, 437
Economy................................................. 439
Gauge ...................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Range ..................................................... 101
Recommendation............................ 437, 532
Refueling ................................................ 437
Fuel Economy ........................................... 439
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 18, 438
Fuses ......................................................... 522
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 526
Locations ................................ 522, 524, 525
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 439
Gauge ...................................................... 97
Information............................................. 437
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 437
Gauges ........................................................ 97
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 351
Glass (care) ....................................... 484, 487
Glove Box ................................................. 165
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 489
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 290
Auto Answer ........................................... 305
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 307
Automatic Transferring ............................ 305
Displaying Messages ................................ 325
Editing User Name ................................... 304
HFL Buttons ............................................. 290
HFL Menus .............................................. 292
HFL Status Display ................................... 291
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 291
Making a Call .......................................... 316
Options During a Call .............................. 322
Phone Setup ............................................ 296
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 311
Receiving a Call ....................................... 321
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 323
Ring Tone ................................................ 306
Roadside Assistance ................................. 329
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 324
Speed Dial ............................................... 308
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 303
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options ................................................. 301
Use Contact Photo .................................. 306
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 227
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 159
Headlight Washers ................................... 147 Headlights
................................................. 141
Aiming .................................................... 462
Automatic Operation............................... 142
Dimming ......................................... 141, 144
Operating................................................ 141
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 175
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 176, 177, 178
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 290
High Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 348
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 288
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Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 534
Vehicle Identification ............................... 534
Illumination Control
Buttons ................................................... 148
Immobilizer System .................................. 131
Indicator.................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................... 82, 361
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 74
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 70, 405
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 84, 397
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 71
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 519
Charging System ............................... 72, 518
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) ............................ 84, 85
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 78, 357
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 356
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 29
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 520
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 79
High Beam................................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 83, 388
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 518
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 398, 400
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 72, 519
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 78, 355
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 75, 393
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 394
Information .............................................. 531
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 148
Interface Dial ............................................ 196
Interior Lights ........................................... 163
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 153
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 506
Jump Starting ........................................... 512
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 120
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 346
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 350
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 378
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 386
Language (HFL) ........................................ 291
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 141, 462
Automatic............................................... 142
Bulb Replacement ................................... 462
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
High Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 163
Light Switches......................................... 141
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 140
Load Limits ............................................... 341
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 118
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 122
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
Low Battery Charge ................................. 518
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 341
Lumbar Support ....................................... 157
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