tow Acura RLX 2016 Owner's Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types 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 n on-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•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
Area
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7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the
compressor.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
8. When the sealant inje ction is complete,
continue to add air.
9. After the air pressure reaches 36 psi (250
kPa), turn off the kit.
u 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
1Injecting 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 necessa ry 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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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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• 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).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 522
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u 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
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
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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12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
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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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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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25Start DIAG7.5 A
26Air Conditioning7.5 A
27Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Left e-pretensioner(20 A)
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLocated inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1.Pry on the lower edge of the panel using
a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. Pull the outer panel towards you, then
remove it.
Outer Panel
Fuse locations are shown on the image
below.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number in the image and chart.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
3
12
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG Main 130 A
2ST MG30 A
3IG Main 230 A
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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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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.1When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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