2018 Acura RLX HYBRID tires

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 143 Security System P. 146 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 274General Information on the Audio System P. 279
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 326 AcuraLink ® P. 365
When Driving P. 380 Braking P. 452Parking Your Vehicle P. 468
Refueling P. 490 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 492
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 502 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 515
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521 12-Volt Battery P. 530 Remote Transmitter Care P. 531
Cleaning P. 533 Accessories and Modifications P. 538
Power System Won’t Start P. 561 Jump Starting P. 564
Fuses P. 574 Emergency Towing P. 581 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 582
Refueling P. 584
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Client Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 493
Handling the UnexpectedP. 541
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 600
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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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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 493)
Under the Hood (P 502)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and inverter coolant. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 515)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 518)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 521)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
• Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.•Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
• Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire
* is temporarily installed.
• Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a deal er. If the vehicle is
fitted with a compact spare
*, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
System Message
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
• Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.•While the indicator is on, roll the right
selector wheel to see the message again.
• Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.
• The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the right selector
wheel is rolled.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
•Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blinks along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard warning
button.• Does not blink or blinks rapidly - Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 515, 516—
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 377
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 139
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 178
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 171
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
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 ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
■How to activate the system1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with
LSF and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are
either turned on or off.
ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain
conditions. 2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
P. 409
When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
Do not use Traffic Jam Assist under the following
conditions:
•You are driving on a ro ad with sharp curves.
uThe system may not allow your vehicle to respond in
a manner best suited for the road conditions.
•You are entering a toll boot h, interchange, service
area, or parking area.
uIf the vehicle ahead disappe ars from the travel path
of your vehicle, your vehi cle may suddenly accelerate
to resume the set speed.
•You are driving in bad we ather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.).
uThe system may not be able to correctly determine
the distance between yo ur vehicle and the one
ahead.
•The surface of the road is slippery, for example, it is
icy or covered with snow.
uThe tires may slip, causing you to lose control of the
vehicle.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel. ACC
(green) is on in the
instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to
use.
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
■Automatic ca ncellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when
ACC with LSF is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC
with LSF to automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of yo u cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is de tected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA ® or CMBS
TM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA ® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the AC C with LSF range is too close to your
vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation ca n be also triggered by the following
causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The power system is turned off.
1Automatic cancellation
Even though ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled, you can still resu me the prior set speed.
Wait until the condition that caused ACC with LSF to
cancel improves, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
up.
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