maintenance Acura RLX 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 25
For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 97
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 136
Adjusting the Seats P. 156
2 Features P. 191
Audio System P. 192 Audio System Basic Operation P. 196
Customized Features P. 262 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 288
2 Driving P. 337
Before Driving P. 338 Towing a Trailer P. 343
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 426 Surround View Camera System* P. 427
2Maintenance P. 441
Before Performing Maintenance P. 442 Maintenance MinderTM P. 445
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 468
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 483
2Handling the Unexpected P. 489
Tools P. 490 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 491
Overheating P. 516 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 518
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 529
2 Information P. 531
Specifications P. 532 Identification Numbers P. 534
Emissions Testing P. 537 Warranty Coverages P. 539
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 131 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 134
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 153
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 163 Climate Control System P. 181
Audio Error Messages P. 253General Information on the Audio System P. 258
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 290 AcuraLink ® P. 330
When Driving P. 344 Braking P. 402Parking Your Vehicle P. 417
Refueling P. 437 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 439
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 450 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 462
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 471 Battery P. 480 Remote Transmitter Care P. 481
Cleaning P. 484 Accessories and Modifications P. 488
Engine Does Not Start P. 509Jump Starting P. 512 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 515
Fuses P. 522 Emergency Towing P. 527 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 528
Refueling P. 530
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Authorized Manuals P. 541 Client Service Information P. 542
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 191
DrivingP. 337
MaintenanceP. 441
Handling the UnexpectedP. 489
InformationP. 531
IndexP. 546
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 450)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 145, 468)
❙Tires (P 471, 491)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 118)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 154)
❙Headlights (P 141, 462)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 140, 464)
❙How to Refuel (P 438)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 467)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 130)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 128)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 426)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 128)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 465)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 465)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 465)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 140, 463)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 466)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 467)
❙Taillights (P 466)
❙Surround View Camera System* (P 427)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 140, 464)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 154)
❙Daytime Running Lights (P 144)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 140, 464)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 441)
Under the Hood (P 450)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push up the lever and lift the
hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 462)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 468)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 471)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a fron t seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pers on with disabilities, contact an Acura
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Clie nt Service at 1-800-382-2238 and for
Canadian vehicles, Acura Clie nt Services at 1-866-78-ACURA.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the ri ght selector wheel to see the message again wit h the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.●Appears if any door or the tru nk is opened while driving.
The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears if there is a probl em a problem with the e-
pretensioner system*.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 461
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 447
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 516
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 445
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 398
■Engine Oil Life
■Tire Pressure Monitor
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
Exit
Door Setup
Maintenance Info.
Default All
Lighting Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Roll
Push
Push
Roll
Roll
Roll
Auto Folding Door Mirror*
Roll
Roll
Roll
Wiper SetupPushWiper Action*
Front Wiper Action*
Push
Roll
Roll
Roll
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Wiper Setup
Wiper Action*Changes the setting for the automatic intermittent
wipers in the
AUTO position.Rain Sensing*1/Intermittent /
Speed Sensitive
Front Wiper Action*Changes the setting for the wipers in the INT
position.Speed Sensitive*1/
Intermittent
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All—Cancels/Resets all the cu stomized settings as
default.Cancel /Set
* Not available on all models
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