2018 Acura RLX HYBRID Message

561
Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the multi-information display, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 94
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 152
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 562
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 573
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 580
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 87
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 564
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, and the POWER button flashes, the
READY indicator does not come on. Turn on the power system as follows:
1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the keyless access
remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 380
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 581
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Index
600
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 81
A
AAC.................................................... 245, 269
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 458
Accessories and Modifications ................. 538
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 397
AcuraLink .................................................. 365
AcuraWatch
TM..................................... 26, 398
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 90, 404
Additives
Coolant ........................................... 510, 512
Engine Oil ................................................ 505
Washer .................................................... 514
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................. 175, 178, 180
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 116
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 443
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............................... 532
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 522, 587
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 52
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 57, 84
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 58
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 56
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Indicator.................................................... 84
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 ................................ 595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 142
Customize .............................................. 312
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 160
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 456
Indicator ........................................... 78, 456
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 78, 456
Automatic Lighting .................................. 157
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 116
Average Speed ......................................... 117
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 510
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 567
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 512
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 386
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 474
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 297
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 564
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 506
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 129
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 137
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 524
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 373
Braking ................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 386
Shifting Gear ........................................... 387
Turning on the Power.............................. 380
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 386
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Kickdown ................................................ 386
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 389
Shifting ................................................... 387
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 532
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 77, 571
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 84, 571 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 581
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 510
Jump Starting ......................................... 564
Oil .......................................................... 505
Remote Engine Start ............................... 382
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 504
Engine Coolant ........................................ 510
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 567
Engine Oil ................................................. 505
Adding ................................................... 507
Checking ................................................ 506
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 505
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 535
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 532
Oil .......................................................... 508
Flat Tire ............................................. 543, 555
Floor Mats ................................................ 534
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 513
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 513
Engine Coolant ....................................... 510
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 512
Windshield Washer ................................. 514
Foot Brake ................................................ 455
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................ 175, 178, 180
Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 402
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 490
Economy................................................. 492
Gauge .................................................... 112
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation............................ 490, 586
Refueling ................................................ 490
Fuel Economy ........................................... 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 491 Fuses
.......................................................... 574
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 580
Locations ................................. 574, 577, 579
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 492
Gauge ..................................................... 112
Information ............................................. 490
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 490
Gauges ...................................................... 112
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 389
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 387
Glass (care) ........................................ 533, 536
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 541
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 326
Auto Answer ........................................... 340
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 342
Automatic Transferring ............................ 340
Displaying Messages ................................ 360
Editing User Name ................................... 339
HFL Buttons ............................................. 326 HFL Menus .............................................. 328
HFL Status Display ................................... 327
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 327
Making a Call .......................................... 351
Options During a Call .............................. 357
Phone Setup............................................ 332
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 346
Receiving a Call ....................................... 356
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 358
Ring Tone................................................ 341
Roadside Assistance ................................ 364
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 359
Speed Dial ............................................... 343
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 338
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 337
Use Contact Photo .................................. 341
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 156
Aiming .................................................... 515
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 160
Automatic Operation............................... 157
Dimming ................................................. 156
Operating................................................ 156
Head-Up Display ....................................... 119
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
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Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 326
High Beam Indicator ................................... 87
High Voltage Battery ................................ 451
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 384
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 323
Honda App License Agreement ............... 283
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 588
Vehicle Identification ............................... 588
Illumination Control
Buttons............................................ 166, 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 146
Indicator .................................................... 87
Indicators ..................................................... 76
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 81, 569
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)...................................... 90, 404
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 84
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 78, 456
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 78, 456
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 92, 446
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 76, 570
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 92, 93 Door and Trunk Open ............................... 37
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 77
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 77, 571
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 84, 571
Fog Light ................................................... 87
Gear Position............................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 87
High Temperature ..................................... 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 87
Keyless Access System ............................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 91, 425
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 76, 569
Low Temperature ...................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 86, 447, 449
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 81, 570
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 80
READY ...................................................... 80
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 89
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
SPORT Mode ..................................... 88, 395
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 84
System Message ........................................ 86
Transmission ............................................. 82
Turn Signal ................................................ 86
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 85, 441
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 85, 442 Information
.............................................. 585
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 512
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 558
Jump Starting ........................................... 564
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 130
Keyless Access System .............................. 131
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 137
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention ................................. 137
Number Tag............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 141
Remote Transmitter ................................ 136
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 138, 382
Types and Functions................................ 129
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 386
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode).......... 394
Pandora® ................................................... 267
Panic Mode ............................................... 148
Parking ...................................................... 468
Parking Brake ............................................ 452
Parking Sensor System .............................. 470
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
POWER Button .......................................... 152
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 124, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 380
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 80
Power Windows ........................................ 149
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 385
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 543, 555
R
Radiator..................................................... 511
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 237
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 242
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 239
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 239
Reactive Force Pedal ................................. 396
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 591READY Indicator
......................................... 80
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 490
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 112
Gasoline .......................................... 490, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 449, 524, 589
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 382
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 531
Bulbs ....................................................... 515
Fuses ....................................... 574, 577, 579
Tires ........................................................ 527
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 518
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 116
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ............................... 114
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 418
On and Off.............................................. 420
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 73
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking .................................................. 44
e-pretensioners ......................................... 40
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women...................................... 43
Reminder ............................................ 39, 83
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 83
Seat Heaters ............................. 195, 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats.............................. 175, 178, 180
Seat Heaters ........................... 195, 196, 197
Security System ........................................ 146
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 87
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 88
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 393
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 394
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 387
Operation ............................................... 389
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 387
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
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