Acura RLX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual — part 32

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A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.

If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.

Wipe using a glass cleaner.

Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or
a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that
helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.

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Applying Wax

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

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Cleaning the Window

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Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

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Applying Wax

NOTICE

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.

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The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Fogged Exterior Light Lenses

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and

delay your reaction to driving conditions.

• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or

backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.

• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with

proper operation of your vehicle.

2 Fuses P. 542

• Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for

assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

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Accessories and Modifications

Acura Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.

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WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Acura parts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, provincial, territorial, or local regulations.

Do not modify or attempt to repair your vehicle’s high-voltage hybrid power system
or otherwise modify vehicle electrical systems. Disassembling or modifying electrical
equipment can result in a crash or a fire.

If you ever need to replace your vehicle's high-voltage battery assembly outside of
warranty coverage, we highly recommend that you only use a genuine Acura high-
voltage battery assembly. Genuine Acura high-voltage battery assemblies are
designed to work with your vehicle's hybrid power system and have been designed,
engineered and manufactured to avoid overcharging situations. Non-genuine high-
voltage battery assemblies may not have been similarly designed, engineered and
manufactured, and installation of such assemblies could result in overcharging, fires,
loss of power, or other conditions that may increase the likelihood of a crash or
injury.

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WARNING

Use of improperly designed, engineered or
manufactured high-voltage battery
assemblies could cause a fire in your
vehicle.

A vehicle fire could result in a crash or
injury.

Only use a genuine Acura high-voltage
battery assembly, or its equivalent, in your
vehicle.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools . . . . . . . . .. 510

If a Tire Goes Flat

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire. ... 511
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . 523

Power System Won’t Start

Checking the Procedure . . . . ... 529
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is

Weak . . . . . . . . . . . . 530

Emergency Power System Off. . ... 531

Jump Starting. . . . . . . . . 532
Overheating

How to Handle Overheating. . . . 535

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On . ..537
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System

Indicator Comes On . . . . . ... 537

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes

On or Blinks . . . . . . . . ... 538

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On..538
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator Comes On . . . . . . . .. 539

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator

Comes On. . . . . . . . . . . . 539

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Comes On or Blinks. . . . . . 540

If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along

with the Warning Message . . . 541

Fuses

Fuse Locations . . . . . . . . . 542
Inspecting and Changing Fuses. . 547

Emergency Towing. . . . . . ... 548
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill

Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . 549

When You Cannot Open the Trunk . .550
Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 551

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Tools

Types of Tools

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Types of Tools

The tools are stored in the trunk.

Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

Jack

Jack Handle Bar

Towing Hook

Wheel Nut Wrench/

Jack Handle

Funnel

Flat-tip Screwdriver

Grip

Towing Hook

Funnel

Flat-tip Screwdriver

Grip

Tool Case

Vehicle with temporary tire repair
kit is shown.

Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking

brake.

2. Change the gear position to

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P.

3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK).

Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit

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The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.

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The tire sealant has expired.

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More than one tire is punctured.

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The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).

•

The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.

•

Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.

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The tire bead is no longer seated.

•

The rim is damaged.

Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.

NOTICE

Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.

When the puncture is:

Kit Use

Smaller than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

Yes

Larger than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

No

Contact
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Repair notification label and speed restriction label
are applied to the side of temporary tire repair kit.

When making a temporary repair, carefully read the
instruction manual provided with the kit.

Instruction Manual

Air Only Hose (Black)

Speed Restriction Label

Repair Notification Label

Pressure Relief
Button

Inflator Switch

Selector Switch

SEALANT/AIR side

Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)

AIR ONLY side

Power Plug

Pressure Gauge

Tire Sealant
Expiration Date

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

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1. Pull the handle on the trunk floor lid and

open the lid.

2. Hook the handle to the edge of the trunk

opening.

3. Take the kit out of the case.
4. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near

the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.

Handle

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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve

stem.

2. Remove the sealant/air hose from the

packaging.

3. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire

valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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Injecting Sealant and Air

In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before
using.

The sealant can permanently stain clothing and other
materials. Be careful during handling and wipe away
any spills immediately.

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WARNING

Tire sealant contains substances that are
harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.

If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get
medical attention immediately.

For skin or eye contact, flush with cool
water and get medical attention if
necessary.

Valve Stem

Valve Cap

Sealant/Air Hose

Valve Stem

Sealant/Air Hose

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4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory

power socket.

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door or window.

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Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.

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5. Turn the power system on.

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Keep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 70

6. Turn the selector switch to SEALANT/

AIR.

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NOTICE

Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.

Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure using the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.

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WARNING

Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.

Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

SEALANT/AIR side

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7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the

compressor.

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The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.

8. When the sealant injection is complete,

continue to add air.

9. After the air pressure reaches 36 psi (250

kPa), turn off the kit.

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To check the pressure, occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.

10. Unplug the power plug from the accessory

power socket.

11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire

valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

12. Press the pressure relief button until the

gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

Pressure Gauge

ON

OFF

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Injecting Sealant and Air

If the required air pressure is not reached within 15
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessary seal and your vehicle
will need to be towed.

See an Acura dealer for a replacement sealant bottle
and proper disposal of an empty bottle.

Sealant/Air Hose

Valve Stem

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13. Apply the repair notification label to the

flat surface of the wheel.

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The wheel surface must be clean to
ensure the label adheres properly.

1. Apply the speed restriction label to the

location as shown.

2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.

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Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Repair Notification Label

U.S.

Canada

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Speed Restriction Label

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4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only

hose on the compressor.

5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.

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Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.

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6. If the air pressure is

• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):

Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.

2 Emergency Towing P. 548

• 36 psi (250 kPa) or more:

Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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If the air pressure does not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.

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• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less

than 36 psi (250 kPa):

Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 36 psi
(250 kPa).

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Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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You should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.

7. Press the pressure relief button until the

gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

AIR ONLY
side

ON

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WARNING

Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.

Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

Pressure Relief Button

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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.

1. Open the trunk floor lid.

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the Flat Tire P. 512

2. Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near

the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.

4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.

5. Remove the valve cap.

6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve

stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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NOTICE

Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.

Air Only Hose

Valve Cap

Valve Stem

Air Only Hose

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