2017 Acura RLX checking oil

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V
ISUAL
I
NDEX
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 34
2 Wipers/washers p. 34
3 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 82, p. 83
4 Horn
5 Voice control/Bluetooth HandsF reeLink buttons p. 57
6 Audio controls p. 48
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information

display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button

p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 79
10 Brightness control p. 33
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)


Interval button*
p. 83
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button*

p. 88


Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF
button

p. 92
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/


R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button*

p. 87, p. 90
Parking sensor button* p. 92
Collision Mitigation Braking System


(CMBS)

OFF button* p. 89
Headlight washer button* p. 35
14 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 77
15 Heated steering wheel* p. 44
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
12
*if equipped
11
13
127
4
8
135615
9310
111214
DRIVING ............................................................... 73
Befor e Driving ...................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit
........................................... 74
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
..................................75
Remote Engine Start*
..........................................76
Starting to Drive
................................................... 77
Shifting
.................................................................. 78
Braking
................................................................... 80
Cruise Control*
.................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with

Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
.................................83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
..................86
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.....................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
...............88
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* 89
R
oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)*

................. 90
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

............................ 91
Parking Sensor System*

..................................... 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .......................... 92
Multi-
View Rear Camera*

.................................. 93
Surround View Camera*

.................................... 94
Cross Traffic Monitor*

........................................ 96
Refueling

................................................................ 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .........................98
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
.......98
Shift Lever Does Not Move

............................... 98
Jump Starting

....................................................... 99
Overheating........................................................ 100
Emergency Engine Stop

..................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................. 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.....102
Handling a Flat Tire

........................................... 104
Tire Repair Kit*

................................................... 104
Compact Spare Tire*

......................................... 105
Fuse Locations

.................................................... 108MAINTENANCE
.................................................
112
Safety Precautions .............................................
112
Maintenance Minder
™ ........................................ 113
Under the
Hood

.................................................. 115
Engine Oil

............................................................. 117
Engine Coolant

.................................................... 119
Window Washer Fluid ....................................... 120
Checking the Battery

........................................ 120
Changing Wiper Blades
..................................... 121
Tire Information

................................................. 122
Tire Labeling

....................................................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................ 126
Testing of Readiness Codes .............................. 128
SPECIFICATIONS

............................................... 129
CLIENT INFORMATION
.................................... 130
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting

.............................................. 130
Contact Us

........................................................... 131
EPA Contact Information
.................................. 131
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ..132
Warranty Coverages

......................................... 132
INDEX.................................................................. 135

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TABLE OF
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Engine Compartment Cover
You may need to remove the engine compartment cover when you perform
certain maintenance work.
Removing the clips
To remove the clips, insert a flat-tip screwdriver as
shown to lift and remove the center pin.
To reinstall the clip, insert the clip with the center
pin raised, and push it down until it is flat.
Engine compartment cover Clips
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1.
Open
the hood (see page 115). Remove the
dipstick (orange loop).
2.

Wipe
the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3.

Insert
the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
4.

R
emove the dipstick again, and check the level. It
should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Recommended Engine Oil
•
Genuine A
cura Motor Oil
•

Pr
emium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is
labeled with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Adding Oil
1.
Unscr
ew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.

A
dd oil slowly.
3.

R
einstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4.

W
ait for three minutes and recheck the engine
oil dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1.

Scr
oll to Maintenance Info and select it to display
the oil life reset mode.
2.

Select R
eset. The service code disappears and the
oil life returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine oil fill cap
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. We recommend Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1.
Open
the hood (see page 115). Check the
amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2.

If
the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.

Inspect
the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant1.
Mak
e sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2.

R
emove the engine compartment cover (see
page 116).
3.

Turn
the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
4.

Push down
and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
5.

The coolant lev
el should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
6.

Put
the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
7.
P

our coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the
reserve tank.
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.
WARNING
If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration. Consult a dealer for
more information.
NOTICE
Radiator cap
MAX
MIN
Reserve
tank