2020 Acura RLX HYBRID jump start

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 Items P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 273General Information on the Audio System P. 277
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 324 AcuraLink ® P. 363
When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 450Parking Your Vehicle P. 466
Refueling P. 488 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 490
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 501 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 520 12-Volt Battery P. 529 Remote Transmitter Care P. 530
Cleaning P. 532 Accessories and Modifications P. 537
Power System Won’t Start P. 559 Jump Starting P. 562
Fuses P. 572 Emergency Towing P. 580 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 581
Refueling P. 583
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. 371
MaintenanceP. 491
Handling the UnexpectedP. 539
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 600
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 539)
Flat Tire (P 541, 553)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit, or replace
the flat tire with the compact spare tire
*1.
Indicators Come On
(P 567)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
Power System Won’t Start
(P 559)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 572)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 565)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power sy stem and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 580)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
power mode the vehicle is in.
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely. u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on.
■Parking Brake1Brake System
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirling sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting P. 562
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA ® system until the
vehicle come to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 540
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 541
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 553
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 559
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 560
Emergency Power System Off........... 561
Jump Starting .................................... 562
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 565 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 567
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 567
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 568
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 568
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 569
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 569 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 570
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 571
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 572
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 581
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....582RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 583
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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. 560
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. 571
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 all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 579
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. 562
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood. 1.Open the fuse box cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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