towing Acura RLX 2016 User Guide

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only
hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 522
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. 550
•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).
u If the air pressure does not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Air Only Hose
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioned.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 366
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 550
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will da mage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 500
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 525, 557
Spark Plugs ............................................... 556
Specifications ........................................... 556
Specified Fuel ................................... 458, 556
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 415
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 438
Summer Tires ............................................ 500
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 448
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83 Temperature Sensor
................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 418
Indicator ............................................ 84, 542
Tires ........................................................... 492
Air Pressure ..................................... 493, 557
Chains ..................................................... 500
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 492
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 513
Inspection ................................................ 492
Labeling .................................................. 493
Regulations ............................................. 495
Rotation .................................................. 499
Spare (Optional) .............................. 525, 557
Summer .................................................. 500
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Wear Indicators ....................................... 497
Winter ..................................................... 500
Tools .......................................................... 512
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 550
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 418
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 558
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 511
Blown Fuse.............................. 544, 546, 548
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 550
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 513, 525
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 537
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 531
Premium Gasoline ........................... 458, 556
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 556
Release Handle ........................................ 552
Unable to Open....................................... 552
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 534
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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