Acura RLX HYBRID (2020 year). Manual in english — page 27

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Traffic Jam Assist

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When Traffic Jam Assist may automatically be canceled when:

It is possible that under any of the following circumstances, broken lines
representing traffic lane lines will appear in the multi-information display, a buzzer
will sound, and Traffic Jam Assist will be canceled.

•

The temperature of the camera is too high.

•

The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, is dirty.

Under the following circumstances, some features of Traffic Jam Assist may not
work.

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Vehicle conditions

•

The front grille is dirty.

•

Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

•

The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.

•

The inside of the windshield is fogged up.

•

Your vehicle is fitted with tires or wheels of differing size, type, or structure, or the
tires are not properly inflated.

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

•

The interval between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead of you is too
short.

•

Snow chains are installed on the tires.

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Traffic Jam Assist: Conditions and limitations

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Environmental conditions

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Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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You are driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

•

Strong light is reflected onto your vehicle or the roadway.

•

Brightness in the immediate are suddenly changes between light and dark, such
as at the an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

•

The road has puddles or the surface of the road is shiny due to recent rainfall.

•

Shadows are cast across the lane lines (e.g., trees, buildings, guardrails, vehicle,
etc.).

•

Spray or snow coming off the vehicle ahead.

•

Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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Roadway conditions

Certain features of the road can interfere with proper camera operation. Here are
some examples:

•

The lines are not very distinguishable from the surface of the road.

•

The section of the road has lane restrictions or temporarily marked lanes.

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The lines are faded, removed lines remain visible next to newer lines (duplicate
lines), or the road is marked with tire tracks.

Faded lines

Duplicate lines

Tire tracks

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The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).

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The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or of inconsistent width.

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The lane lines are partly concealed by your vehicle or another vehicle.

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The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

•

The vehicle is shaking considerably because of an uneven road surface, etc.

•

Objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white lines
(or yellow lines).

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The lines appear distorted or they briefly disappear out of the camera detection
range due to an uneven road surface.

•

The road is unpaved, or has a rough or bumpy surface.

•

The roads has double lines.

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The surface of the road is slippery due to icy or snowy conditions.

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Sections of the paved road are obscured by puddles or snow.

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The road has ruts.

Very wide or narrow traffic lane

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The section of the road branches off or merges with another road.

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Certain features of the road can interfere with proper radar sensor
operation. Here are some examples:

•

The road has curves, undulations, slopes, etc.

•

The radar beam is reflecting off multiple items that are within close proximity of
your vehicle. This can happen when you are driving, for example, across a narrow
truss bridge.

Lane void of lines at junction

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Detection limitations

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The vehicle ahead suddenly accelerates.

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The vehicle ahead is a panel truck or a vehicle whose shape is not of standard
dimensions.

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The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small
vehicle.

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The ground clearance of the vehicle ahead is unusually high.

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A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of yours.

Radar detects upper
section of an empty
carrier truck.

Panel truck,
tanker truck,
etc.

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Vehicle Stability Assist

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(VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

®

helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine and motor output and selectively applying the
brakes.

When VSA

®

activates, you may notice that the

engine and motor do not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic system. You will also see
the indicator blink.

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VSA

®

Operation

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

®

may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

®

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA

®

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

®

system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA

®

System

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(VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA

®

functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA

®

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

®

OFF) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

®

is turned on every time you turn the

power system on, even if you press the button
the last time you drove the vehicle.

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VSA

®

On and Off

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA

®

temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

®

off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA

®

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

®

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

®

system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA

®

OFF

Indicator

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Agile Handling Assist

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Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during
cornering.

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Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

®

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

®

)

The system controls and transfers varying amounts of motor and/or engine torque
to each wheel in accordance with the driving conditions.

SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

®

helps to enhance driving stability, and lets you handle

situations like slippery surfaces, such as snow, sand, mud, and steep hills, better
than when driving with standard two wheel drive. However, the system does not
help to enhance braking. Be cautious about the following:

•

It is still your responsibility to drive safely when you steer, accelerate, and apply
brakes.

•

Leave a sufficient margin when braking on slippery surfaces.

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SPORT

HYBRID SH-AWD

®

)

Do not drive through deep water.

The SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

®

system may not

function properly if tire type and size are mixed.
Make sure to use the same size and type of tire, and
the air pressures as specified.

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Tire and Wheel Replacement

P. 526

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Blind spot information System

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.” When the
system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the appropriate
indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you change lanes.

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How the system works

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Blind spot information System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, blind spot information
system has limitations. Over reliance on the blind spot
information system may result in a collision.

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.

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The blind spot information system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the

Blind Spot Info Not

Available

multi-information display appearing.

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The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.

The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:

•

A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

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The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).

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WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Alert zone range

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners

Alert Zone

A

B

C

●

The transmission is in

(

D

.

●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h).

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.

Comes on when:

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A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.

•

You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:

You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

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Blind spot information System

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An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.

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A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.

The system does not operate when in

(

R

.

You can turn off the audible alert, or all the blind spot
information system alert using the audio/information
screen.

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Customized Features

P. 295

Blind spot information system may be adversely
affected when:

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Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

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Driving on a curved road.

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A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.

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The system picks up external electrical interference.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.

•

The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

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In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

For proper blind spot information system operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

•

Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired,
or the rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.

Comes On

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the multi-information display.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come
on.

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks

P. 570

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

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Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

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To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power
mode to ON, and roll the right selector wheel
until you see the tire pressure screen.

The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).

Tire Pressures Low

is displayed when a tire

has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

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Tire Pressure Monitor

The pressure displayed on the multi-information
display can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant difference between the two values, or if
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message
on the multi-information display do not go off after
you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
have the system checked by a dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor Problem

may appear if you

drive with the compact spare tire

*

, or there is a

problem with the TPMS.

ᵑᵔ

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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High Voltage Battery

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High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges when the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery level may
get low. Keeping your vehicle’s battery level low can shorten the battery life. To
maintain the battery, drive your vehicle for more than 30 minutes to recharge the
battery at least once every three months.
To help maintain the battery life, when parking under the direct sunlight during
summer, try find a shaded area.