Towing Acura RLX 2017 User Guide
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509
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak  P. 510
uMake sure the keyless access remote  is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range  P. 137
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery  P. 480●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses  P. 522
The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try 
to start the engine again. 
2 Starting the Engine  P. 344
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 131
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough  fuel in the tank. 
2 Fuel Gauge  P. 97
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 526
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing  P. 527
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 512
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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 dama ge 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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .....................................................  398
Indicator ...........................................  76, 521
Tires ..........................................................  471
Air Pressure.....................................  472, 533
Chains ....................................................  479
Checking and Maintaining ......................  471
Flat Tire (Puncture) ..........................  491, 503
Inspection ...............................................  471
Labeling ..................................................  472
Regulations .............................................  474
Rotation..................................................  478
Spare (Optional) ..............................  503, 533
Summer ..........................................  479, 488
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................  492
Wear Indicators.......................................  476
Winter ....................................................  479
Tools .........................................................  490
Towing a Trailer .......................................  343
Towing Your Vehicle ...............................  343
Emergency ..............................................  527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) ....................................................  398
Transmission .......................................  17, 351
Automatic.................................  17, 350, 351
Fluid .......................................................  460
Number ..................................................  534
Sequential Shift Mode.............................  353
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............  72, 352
TRIP Button ................................................  99
Trip Meter ................................................  100 Troubleshooting
.......................................  489
Blown Fuse ..............................  522, 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates ..................................  21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ..........  22
Emergency Towing ..................................  527
Engine Won’t Start ..................................  509
Flat Tire/Puncture .............................  491, 503
Noise When Braking ..................................  22
Overheating ............................................  516
Premium Gasoline ...........................  437, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ......................  21, 126
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................  515
Warning Indicators ....................................  68
Trunk .........................................................  128
Lid ...........................................................  128
Light Bulbs ..............................................  532
Release Handle ........................................  529
Unable to Open .......................................  529
Trunk Pass-through Cover ........................  174
Turn Signals ..............................................  140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ......................  77
Turn-by-Turn Directions ...........................  101
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .....  123, 346
U
Unlocking the Doors................................  118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the  Inside .................................................  12, 124
USB Flash Drives ........................................  261
USB Port ....................................................  193 Using the Keyless Access System
.............  118
V
Valet Mode...............................................  166
Vanity Mirrors ...............................................  7
Vehicle Identification Number ................  534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)..................  393
Off Button...............................................  394
Off Indicator......................................  75, 394
System Indicator ................................  75, 393
Viscosity (Oil) ....................................  453, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ..................  393
W
Warning and Information Messages .........  86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ...............  518
Warning Labels ...........................................  65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided 
separately) ..............................................  539
Watts .........................................................  532
Wear Indicators (Tire) ..............................  476
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ...........  506
Window Washers .....................................  145
Adding/Refilling Fluid ..............................  461
Switch .....................................................  145
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............  134
Windshield
Cleaning .........................................  484, 487
Defrosting/Defogging ..............................  188
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