battery replacement Acura RLX 2017 Quick Guide
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•
T
o reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•
Nev
er leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
•
T
o clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•
W
ear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•
Do not run
the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The
vehicle must be in a stationary condition, and parked on level ground with
the parking brake set and the engine off.
•
Be awar
e that hot parts can burn you.
•
Be awar
e that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on.
•
Independent
of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed ev
ery 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
A
djust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Sub items
Main items
Maintenance minder
System message
indicator
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT INFORMATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week by calling (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada).
Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the following benefits are
available:
•
T
owing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
•
R
oadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
•
T
rip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust
through from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Acura accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Acura replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from an Acura dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler
for the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada)
for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and other
conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or owners.acura.com (U.S.)
or www.myacura.ca (Canada). Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle.
To view a list of available commands in the vehicle, press the INFO button and use
the interface dial to select Voice Info. Select a category to hear the commands read
aloud.
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
•
Phone call
•
Music sear
ch
•
V
oice help
•
Navigation
•
Audio •
Climate contr
ol
•
What
is today’s date?
•
What
time is it?
•
Call (number)
•
Call (contact name)
Navigation CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Navigation,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
A
ddress (U.S. only)
•
Place name (U.S.
only)
•
Find near
est POI category
•
Go home •
Pr
evious destination
•
A
ddress book
•
Place phone number
Climate Control Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Climate control,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Climate contr
ol automatic
•
Climate
control on*
•
Climate
control off*
•
Air
conditioner on*
•
Air
conditioner off*
•
Defr
ost on*
•
Defr
ost off*
•
F
an speed up
•
F
an speed down
•
F
an speed # (#: 1 to 7) •
T
emperature # (#: 57 to 87°F, 18
to 32°C) degrees
•
T
emperature up
•
T
emperature down
•
T
emperature max heat
•
T
emperature max cool
•
V
ent
•
Dash
and floor
•
Floor v
ents
•
Floor
and defrost
Phone CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Phone call,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Call/dial (contact name)
•
Dial b
y number •
R
edial
•
Call history
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Remote Battery Strength ..................................... 98
R emote Engine Start .............................................. 76
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 28
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
.....................................40
Right selector wheel
.............................................. 26
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
......90
Roadside Assistance
...................................... 63, 132
Routing
..................................................................... 71
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations
........................................20
Safety Messages
.................................................... 3
Safety Label Locations
..........................................20
Seat Belt Inspection
................................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator
................................24
Seat Belts
................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection
.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator
.............................24
Seat Heaters and
Ventilation
...............................45
Seats
........................................................................\
.. 36
Front Seats
............................................................ 36
Head Restraints
.................................................... 37
Seat Ventilation
...................................................... 45
Security Features
.................................................... 65
Selector wheel
........................................... 26, 47, 57
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 79
Service Codes
........................................................ 114
Settings
............................................................... 27, 41
Setting the Clock
.................................................... 41
Shifting
..................................................................... 78
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................79
Shift Lever
............................................................. 78
Shift Lever
................................................................ 78
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.................................98
Shoulder Anchor
....................................................... 7
Side Airbags
............................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags
................................................. 9
SiriusXM
® Radio ...................................................... 50
SiriusXM® Radio Commands .............................. 134
SMS T
ext Messaging .............................................. 63
Song By Voice
™ Commands ................................134
Sound
........................................................................\
47
SOURCE button
...................................................... 47
Spare Tire*
............................................................. 105Specifications
........................................................
129
Engine and Fuel ..................................................
129
Fluids ....................................................................
129
Light Bulbs...........................................................129
Tires ......................................................................
129
Vehicle .................................................................
129
Speed Dial .........................................................
61, 62
SPORT Mode ...........................................................
78
SPORT Mode indicator ..........................................
25
SRS indicator ....................................................
10, 23
Steering Wheel ........................................................39
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...................
1
Steering Wheel Controls
................................
47
, 66
Street Address .........................................................
69
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
Surround View Camera
........................................
94
S
ystem Guidance Volume
.................................... 68
System message indicator ....................................
24
Talk button ........................................................
57, 66
Talk button tips ................................................
58, 66
Text Messaging .......................................................
63
Tire Chains .............................................................
124
Tire Information ....................................................
122
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................
126
Inflation Guidelines
...........................................
122
Inspection Guidelines .......................................
122
Tire and Loading Information Label ...............
123
Tire and Wheel Replacement ..........................
123
Tire Chains ...........................................................
124
Tire Service Life ..................................................
124
Tire Terminology ................................................
125
Wear Indicators ..................................................
122
Winter Tires .........................................................
124
Tire Labeling ..........................................................
125
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
...................
125
Tir
e Pressure Monitoring System indicator .......
23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 102, 103
Tire Repair Kit .......................................................
104
Tires ........................................................................\
.
129
Tire Service Life .....................................................
124
TPMS indicator ........................................................
23
Traction...................................................................126
Traffic ........................................................................\
72
Treadwear ..............................................................
126
TRIP button ..............................................................
26
Troubleshooting ....................................................130
Trunk ........................................................................\
.
29
Trunk Release Button ............................................
30
Turn-by-Turn Directions........................................ 71
Turn Signal ..............................................................34
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................115
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................29
USB Commands
....................................................134
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................51USB Port
..................................................................
46
Vehicle Controls ......................................................28
Vehicle Settings ......................................................
27
Vehicle Specs .........................................................
129
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator ...........
23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ............................. 92
Visual Index
................................................................ 1
Voice Command Index
........................................ 133
Voice Prompt
.......................................................... 68
VSA indicator
................................................... 23, 25
VSA off indicator
.................................................... 25
Warranty Coverages
............................................ 1
32
Wear Indicators
..................................................... 122
Window
.................................................................... 31
Window Washer Fluid
......................................... 120
Winter Tires
........................................................... 124
Wiper
....................................................................... 34
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers
....................... 35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
........................... 34
Intermittent Wipers
........................................... 34
Wiper Blades
......................................................... 121