2020 Acura RLX HYBRID clutch

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 372
Maximum Load Limit........................ 375
Towing a Trailer ................................ 377
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 378
Precautions While Driving................. 383
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 384
Shifting ............................................ 385
SPORT Mode.................................... 393
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 394
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 395
AcuraWatch
TM.................................. 396
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 400 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 402
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 416Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 421
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 428
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 439
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 441SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 442Blind spot information System.......... 443Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 447
High Voltage Battery ........................ 449 Braking
Brake System ................................... 450
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 456
Brake Assist System ......................... 457
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)...458Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 466
Parking Sensor System
*................... 468
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 472
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 476
Surround View Camera System*..... 478
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 488
How to Refuel ................................. 489
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 490
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and reduce the
warming time required befo re driving. Consult a
dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not change the gear position to
(N, as you will
lose regenerative brak ing (and acceleration)
performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura Automa tic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1
Specified fluid: Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Acura ATF DW-1 must not be mixed with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a tem porary replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Acura Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
MIN
Reserve Tank
MAX
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (7.9 L)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 L) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.32 US gal (1.23 L)
(change including the remaining
0.03 US gal (0.11 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])36 (250 [2.5])
Compact
Spare*1
SizeT155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
Motor Number, and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identifi cation number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, motor number, and
transmission number are shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor
Number, and Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Dual Clutch
Transmission
Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
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Index
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)........ 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 127
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 509
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 510
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 509
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 565
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 511
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 384
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 472
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 295
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 562
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 505
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 ........................ 523
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 450
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 384
Shifting Gear ........................................... 385
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission Creeping ................................................. 384
Fluid ........................................................ 512
Kickdown ................................................ 384
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 387
Shifting ................................................... 385
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 531
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 77, 569 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 84, 569
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 439
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 509
Jump Starting ......................................... 562
Oil .......................................................... 504
Remote Engine Start ............................... 380
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 503
Engine Coolant ........................................ 509
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 510
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 509
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 565
Engine Oil ................................................. 504
Adding ................................................... 506
Checking ................................................ 505
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 496
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 567
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 504
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 534
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 531
Oil .......................................................... 507
Flat Tire ............................................. 541, 553
Floor Mats ................................................ 533
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 512
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 512
Engine Coolant ....................................... 509
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 511
Windshield Washer ................................. 513
Foot Brake ................................................ 453
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 400
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 488
Economy................................................. 490
Gauge .................................................... 112
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation............................ 488, 586
Refueling ................................................ 488
Fuel Economy ........................................... 490
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 489 Fuses
.......................................................... 572
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 579
Locations ................................. 572, 576, 577
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 490
Gauge ..................................................... 112
Information ............................................. 488
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 488
Gauges ...................................................... 112
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 387
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 385
Glass (care) ........................................ 532, 535
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 539
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 324
Auto Answer ........................................... 338
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 340
Automatic Transferring ............................ 338
Displaying Messages ................................ 358
Editing User Name ................................... 337
HFL Buttons ............................................. 324 HFL Menus .............................................. 326
HFL Status Display ................................... 325
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 325
Making a Call .......................................... 349
Options During a Call .............................. 355
Phone Setup............................................ 330
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 344
Receiving a Call ....................................... 354
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 356
Ring Tone................................................ 339
Roadside Assistance ................................ 362
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 357
Speed Dial ............................................... 341
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 336
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 335
Use Contact Photo .................................. 339
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 156
Aiming .................................................... 514
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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