2018 Acura RLX HYBRID Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 502)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 163, 518)
❙Tires (P 521, 543)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 131)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 173)
❙Headlights (P 156, 515)
❙How to Refuel (P 491)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 517)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 145)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 143)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 478)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 516)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 516)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 516)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 517)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 517)
❙Taillights (P 516)
❙Fog Lights* (P 159, 515)
❙Surround View Camera System* (P 480)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 144)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 516)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 156, 515)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 159, 515)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 156, 516)
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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)
Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric motors
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.
* Not available on all models
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*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen
Operating modeEV LaunchEngine DriveEV CruisingPower Acceleration
Vehicle
SpeedLaunch Acceleration:●Rear Motor DriveGentle Acceleration:●Engine DriveLow Speed Cruise:●Rear Motor DriveAggressive Acceleration:●Engine Drive●Motor Assist
Power Flow Monitor*1
Electric motorsDrive- / DriveDriveDrive
Generators-Generate / ---
EngineStoppedRunningStoppedRunning
High Voltage
batteryDischargesCharges/DischargesDischargesDischarges
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*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen
Operating modeEngine CruisingRegenerationAWD Mode
Vehicle
SpeedHigh Speed Cruise:●Engine DriveDeceleration:●Front & Rear RegenerationSlippery Condition:●Engine Drive●Front Generation●Rear Motor Drive
Power Flow
Monitor*1
Electric motorsDriveRegenerateDrive
GeneratorsGenerateRegenerateGenerate
EngineRunningStoppedRunning
High Voltage
batteryCharges/DischargesChargesCharges/Discharges
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Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery’s state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that recovers a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatur es or other factors, regenerative braking
may not work.
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Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
When in SPORT mode, Auto Engine Stop does not activate.
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of thes e sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobile s that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a
vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system is performed by a Acura dealer.
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehi cle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock
due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High
Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe
crash. Avoid skin or eye c ontact with the electrolyte as it is corr osive. If you accidentally come into
contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your eyes with copious amounts of water
for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for
instance, can be dangerous.
● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending
on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system
automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To
return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.
Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura
dealer for more information.
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may limit the battery’s
output and cause the power
system and 12-volt battery
charging system indi cators to come
on.
Air Intake
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Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 45)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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