Acura RLX Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual

uuSurround View Camera System*uWhen Parking Your Vehicle
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Driving1. With your vehicle at a complete stop, press the CAMERA button, then press the
MENU button. Rotate to select Back- in left park guidance or Back-in right
park guidance . Press .
2. Move the vehicle forward perpendicular to the parking space and stop where the
initial positioning guide in the display is at the center of the parking space.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left (if the parking space is on the passenger
side) at a stop.
u The steering position alignment guide is displayed.
4. Slowly move the vehicle forward.
u
Stop the vehicle when the steering position alignment guide enters the parking space.
5. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right (if the parking space is on the passenger
side) at a stop. Start reve rsing the vehicle slowly.
6. Stop the vehicle when it is parallel to the parking lines.
7. Return the steering wheel to its center po sition, then reverse the vehicle slowly
until it is parked within the space.
■Reversing into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines1 Reversing into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines
If the steering position ali gnment guide does not fit in
the parking lines, the parking space is too small for
the vehicle.
Reference lines can be usef ul only when the parking
space is in a rectangular shape with straight parking
marks and when vehicles in the next parking spaces
are within the spaces.
Must be wider than approx. 8 feet (2.5 m)
The initial positioning
guide must come here.
Must be wider than approx. 20 feet (6 m) Make sure the guides
are within the parking
space when reversing.Initial
Positioning
Guide
Steering Position
Alignment Guide
A
B
C
Steering position alignment
guide enters the parking
space. (Step 4)
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Driving1. Press the CAMERA button, then press the MENU button. Rotate to select
Left parallel park guidance or Right Parallel park guidance. Press .
2. Move the vehicle forward parallel to the parking space and stop when the initial
positioning guide shown in the display overlaps the front corner of the space.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right (if the parking space is on the passenger
side) at a stop.
u The steering position alig nment guide is displayed.
4. Slowly reverse the vehicle.
u Stop the vehicle when the steering position alignment guide overlaps the
sideline of the parking space.
5. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left (if the parking space is on the passenger
side) at a stop. Revers e the vehicle slowly.
6. Stop the vehicle when it is parallel to the parking lines.
7. Return the steering wheel to its center pos ition, then reverse the vehicle slowly
until it is parked within the space.
■Parallel Parking into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines1Parallel Parking into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines
Reference lines can be usef ul only when the parking
space is in a rectangular shape with straight parking
marks and when vehicles in the next parking spaces
are within the spaces.
Initial
Positioning
Guide
Steering Position
Alignment Guide
Must be wider than approx. 20 feet (6 m)
Must be
wider than
approx. 8
feet (2.5 m)
Must be longer than approx. 21 feet (6.5 m)
A B
C
Initial
positioning
guide
overlaps the
front corner
of the space.
(Step 2)
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Driving
You can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for the
system. Pressing the CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 12 mph
(20 km/h) changes the image as follows.
■Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle1 Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h),
the front or side view on the screen automatically
switches to the audio information screen. The front
or side view screen resumes when the vehicle speed
is reduced below 12 mph (20 km/h).
0 mph (0 km/h)
Down Up Camera
Screen
Camera
Screen
Audio/information
Screen
Audio/information
Screen 15 mph (25 km/h)
12 mph (20 km/h)
0 mph (0 km/h)
Side
View Front Wide View Front Ground View
Press and hold the
CAMERA button.
A Combined Image of
Both Side Views
Approximate distance
the reference line
indicates. Blind spots
appear in black.
Projection lines
appear.
Press the CAMERA
button.
When the
steering wheel
is turned.
approx. 3 feet (1 m)
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■Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view screen is useful when you need to check for vehicles crossing
from either direction at an inte rsection with poor visibility.
■Checking the sides of your vehicle
The side view screens are conv enient when you pull over at a curb or tollbooth, or
slowly pass by oncoming vehicles on a narrow road.
1 Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view image is a wide-angled view. The
displayed image will be largely distorted, and objects
may appear closer or more distant than they actually
are.
The angle
provided by the
front wide view
screen is 180
degrees. Front Wide View ScreenWhen the vehicle
speed is below 12
mph (20 km/h),
press the
CAMERA button
repeatedly until
the front wide
view comes on.
1 Checking the sides of your vehicle
When the door mirrors are folded, the side views
cannot be displayed.
Side View Screen
12 inches
(30 cm)
12 inches
(30 cm) Press and hold the
CAMERA
button.
Approximate distance
the projection lines
indicate is 12 inches
(30 cm) from the
vehicle.
Side Views
The images
from the side
cameras.12 inches
(30 cm)
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The system may not work properly under the following conditions.
■Surround View Camera System Limitations
ConditionsSolutions
The images may not
appear clearly when:●You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.
●Camera temperatures are high.●A sudden change between lig ht and dark such as an
entrance or exit of a tunnel.
●You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)
Do not use the surround view camera system but rely
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow
the system to work properly.
●A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or
debris.
●A camera lens is scratched.
Clean camera lenses with a soft cloth moisturized with
water, mild detergent or glass cleaner.
The audio/information screen is dirty.Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.
A camera angle is
altered.A camera or the area around the camera has been
severely impacted.Do not use the surround view camera system and
contact a dealer.
An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.
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Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additi ves in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of de tergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent ad ditives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at owners.acura.com. In
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional informati on on gasoline. For more
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
■Fuel tank capacity: 15.1 US gal (57 liters)
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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uuRefueling uHow to Refuel
Driving
How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seal s itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Turn off the power system.
3. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.
u Keep the filler nozzle level.
u When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.
u After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing th e filler nozzle.
5. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.1How to Refuel
The fuel filler opening is desi gned to accept only service
station filler nozzles for re fueling. Use of smaller
diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon fuel for other
uses) or other non-service station devices can damage
the area in and around the filler opening.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
If the filler nozzle keeps tu rning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try fi lling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has
automatically stopped. Addi tional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
If you have to refuel y our vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel pr ovided with your vehicle.
2 Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container P. 551
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Turn the power syste m off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Press
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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosit y engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 L per 100 km
Liters of
fuel Kilometers
driven
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 460
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 461Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 462
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 463
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 468Opening the Hood ........................... 469
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 470
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 471
Oil Check ......................................... 472
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 473
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 474
Cooling System ................................ 476
Inverter Coolant ............................... 478
Transmission Fluid ............................ 478
Brake Fluid ....................................... 479
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 479
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 480
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 485
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 488
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 489Tire Labeling .................................... 489DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 491
Wear Indicators ............................... 493
Tire Service Life ................................ 493
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 494
Tire Rotation .................................... 495
Winter Tires ..................................... 496
12-Volt Battery ................................. 497
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 498
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 500CleaningInterior Care .................................... 501
Exterior Care.................................... 503
Accessories and Modifications ........ 506
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