2020 Acura RLX HYBRID sport mode

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
In SPORT mode, to prioriti ze the engine performance
enhancement, the transmission may not allow for
shifting up while the engine speed is low.
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uReactive Force Pedal
Driving
Reactive Force Pedal
The system increases the accelerator pedal
resistance force when you depress the
accelerator pedal. This gives you the feeling
that the vehicle's accelera tion is in response to
your pedal operation.
At the same time, a slight increase in the accelerator pedal resistance force helps to
modify your driving style to be in an efficient manner especially when you apply
more force to the pedal than is necessary.
The Reactive Force Pedal is designed also to help prevent your wheels from possibly
spinning out due to excessive throttle, an d help make the vehicle start smoothly
when roads are slippery due to ic e, snow, excessive rainfall, etc.1Reactive Force Pedal
The Reactive Force Pedal system in no way restricts or
limits your ability to operate the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
If the Collision Miti gation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM)
detects a possible collision, you may feel an opposing
force from the accelerator pedal. 2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) P. 458
You can change the amount of the accelerator pedal
resistance force. 2 Customized Features P. 295
The Reactive Force Pedal system is deactivated when
SPORT mode is on.Accelerator Pedal
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Turning the power system on automatically starts the engine if the following
conditions are met:
• The SPORT mode is on.
2 SPORT Mode P. 393
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the filter gasket.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Drain Bolt
Washer
Oil Filter
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uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
5. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) over for at leas t 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D
with SPORT mode. Do not use cruise control.
6. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
7. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes.
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Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 324
High Beam Indicator ................................... 87
High Voltage Battery ................................ 449
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 382
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 321
Honda App License Agreement ............... 281
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, 567
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow.............................................. 90, 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 84
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 87
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 78, 454
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 78, 454
Blind spot information System ........... 92, 444
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 76, 568 Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 92, 93
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 37
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 77
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 77, 569
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 84, 569
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, 423
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 76, 567
Low Temperature ...................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 86, 445, 447
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 81, 568
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 80
READY ...................................................... 80
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 89
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
SPORT Mode ..................................... 88, 393
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 84
System Message ........................................ 86
Transmission System.................................. 82
Turn Signal ................................................ 86 Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 85, 439
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 85, 440
Information .............................................. 585
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 511
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 556
Jump Starting ........................................... 562
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, 380
Types and Functions................................ 129
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 384
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Index
Sequential Mode Operation................... 392
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 385
Operation ............................................... 387
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 385
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
Side Airbags ............................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 528
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 553, 587
Spark Plugs ............................................... 586
Specifications ........................................... 586
Specified Fuel ................................... 488, 586
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 442
SPORT Mode ............................................. 393
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 88, 393
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 466
Summer Tires ............................................ 528
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 478
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 152
System Message Indicator ......................... 86
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Temperature Sensor ................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 542
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 445
Indicator ............................................ 86, 570
Tires ........................................................... 520
Air Pressure ..................................... 521, 587
Chains ..................................................... 528
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 520
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 541
Inspection ................................................ 520
Labeling .................................................. 521
Regulations ............................................. 523
Rotation .................................................. 527
Spare (Optional) .............................. 553, 587
Summer .................................................. 528
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 542
Wear Indicators ....................................... 525
Winter ..................................................... 528
Tools .......................................................... 540
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 377
Emergency .............................................. 580
Transmission ....................................... 23, 385
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 384, 385 Fluid ........................................................ 512
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 387
Number................................................... 588
Sequential Mode ..................................... 391
TRIP Button ............................................... 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 539
Blown Fuse.............................. 572, 576, 577
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 580
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 541, 553
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 565
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 559
Premium Gasoline ........................... 488, 586
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk
Lid........................................................... 143
Light Bulbs .............................................. 586
Release Handle ........................................ 582
Unable to Open....................................... 582
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 118, 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate ................................... 559
Jump Starting .......................................... 562
Remote Engine Start................................ 380
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 138, 380
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