2020 Acura RLX HYBRID washer fluid

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 163)
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity
(+: High Sensitivity
MIST
OFF
AUTO : Wiper speed varies automatically
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 140)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk (P 143)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Opener
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
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•Appears if there is a problem with e-pretensioner
system.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 497
•Appears if the temperature of the transmission is too
high and the vehicle cannot drive normally.•It may be difficult to accelerate or start uphill.
• Immediately stop in a safe place.
• Until the message goes off, al low the engine to idle so
that the transmission can cool down.
• Immediately after the message goes off, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when you attempt to change to another gear
position with the transmission in
(P and the power
system OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the power
system must be ON.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, AUTO, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.
MIST
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
AUTO
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode sets to ON.
■Headlight Washers
Canadian models1Headlight Washers
The headlight washers use th e same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer
Button
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 492
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 493
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 494
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 495
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 501Opening the Hood ........................... 502
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 503
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 504
Oil Check ......................................... 505
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 506
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 507Cooling System ................................ 509
Inverter Coolant ............................... 511
Transmission Fluid ............................ 512
Brake Fluid ....................................... 512
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 513
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 517Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 520
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 521
Tire Labeling .................................... 521
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 523
Wear Indicators ............................... 525
Tire Service Life ................................ 525
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 526
Tire Rotation .................................... 527
Winter Tires ..................................... 528
12-Volt Battery ................................. 529
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 530
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 531CleaningInterior Care .................................... 532
Exterior Care.................................... 534
Accessories and Modifications ........ 537
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
12-Volt Battery
Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank
Radiator Cap
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears on the multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1 Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale build up.
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check
to see if any applic able fuse is blown.
There are four fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reserve tank.
Push the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG1A ACG FR15 A
2IG1A MISS SOL110 A
3−−
4− −
5SMART7.5 A
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5 A
7IG1B OP FR7.5 A
8 IGP2 15 A
9DBW15 A
10 IGP 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 ACM 20 A
13Headlight Washer*(30 A)
14 Interior Lights 10 A
15Back Up Radio10 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17AFP10 A
18 Front Washer 15 A
19Stop7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21Trunk10 A
22 Small 15 A
23Front Fog Lights*(7.5 A)
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25IMA Motor15 A
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5 A
29Power Rear Sunshade*(20 A)
30 Heated Windshield 20 A
31Wiper30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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