clutch Acura RLX Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 358
Maximum Load Limit........................ 361
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 363
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 364
Precautions While Driving................. 369
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 370
Shifting ............................................ 371
SPORT Mode.................................... 378
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 379
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 380
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 381
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 383Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 397Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 401Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 408
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 410SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 411Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ..... 412Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 414Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 416
High Voltage Battery ........................ 418
Braking Brake System ................................... 419
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 424 Brake Assist System ......................... 425
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 426
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 434
Parking Sensor System
*................... 436
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 440
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 444
Surround View Camera System*..... 445
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 455
How to Refuel ................................. 456
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 457
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 457
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P.
1When Driving
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.
1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and reduce the
warming time required befo re driving. Consult a
dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not press the
(N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uInverter Coolant
Maintenance
Inverter Coolant
We recommend you check the inverter co olant level every time you refuel.
1. Check the fluid level in the tank.
2. If the coolant level has dropped below the
MIN level, have your vehicle serviced at a
dealer.
u Only a properly trained technician can
refill the coolant an d check the system
for leaks.
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Specified coolant: Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Checking the Coolant
MAX
MIN
Filler
Tank
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmis sion Fluid ATF DW-1
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (7.9 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.32 US gal (1.23 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.03 US gal (0.11 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])36 (250 [2.5])
Compact
Spare*1
SizeT155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
Motor Number, and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle's VIN, engine number, motor number and transmission
number are shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor
Number, and Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Dual Clutch
Transmission
Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 476
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 83
Overheating............................................. 535
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 478
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 370
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 440
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ........................ 113, 283
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 162
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 532
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 557
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 472
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 145
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 145
Door Open Message .................................. 35 Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 18, 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 491
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 357
Braking ................................................... 419
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 370
Shifting Gear ........................................... 371
Turning on the Power.............................. 364
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 373
Shifting ................................................... 371
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 500
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 111
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 75
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 75, 539
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 82, 539 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 408
Emergency ................................................ 548
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 559
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 556
Coolant .................................................. 476
Jump Starting ......................................... 532
Oil .......................................................... 471
Remote Engine Start ............................... 366
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 470
Engine Coolant ........................................ 476
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Overheating ............................................ 535
Engine Oil ................................................. 471
Adding ................................................... 473
Checking ................................................ 472
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 464
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 537
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 471
e-pretensioners .......................................... 38
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 70
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 503
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 500
Oil .......................................................... 474
Flat Tire ............................................. 511, 523
Floor Mats ................................................ 502
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 479
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 478
Engine Coolant ....................................... 476
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 479
Foot Brake ................................................ 421
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................ 175, 178, 180
Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 381
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 455
Economy................................................. 457
Gauge .................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 111
Recommendation............................ 455, 554
Refueling ................................................ 455
Fuel Economy ........................................... 457
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 456 Fuses
.......................................................... 542
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 547
Locations ................................. 542, 544, 546
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 457
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 455
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................. 455
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 373
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 371
Glass (care) ........................................ 501, 504
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 509
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 310
Auto Answer ........................................... 325
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 327
Automatic Transferring ............................ 325
Displaying Messages ................................ 344
Editing User Name ................................... 324
HFL Buttons ............................................. 310 HFL Menus .............................................. 312
HFL Status Display ................................... 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 311
Making a Call .......................................... 335
Options During a Call .............................. 341
Phone Setup............................................ 316
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 331
Receiving a Call ....................................... 340
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 342
Ring Tone................................................ 326
Roadside Assistance ................................ 348
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 343
Speed Dial ............................................... 328
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 323
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 321
Use Contact Photo .................................. 326
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 159
Aiming .................................................... 480
Automatic Operation............................... 160
Dimming ......................................... 159, 162
Operating................................................ 159
Head-Up Display ....................................... 123
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 310
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Index
High Beam Indicator................................... 85
High Voltage Battery ................................ 418
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 368
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 308
Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 556
Vehicle Identification ............................... 556
Illumination Control Buttons............................................ 166, 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators ..................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 79, 537
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................... 88, 383
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 76, 422
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 76, 422
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 413
Brake System (Amber)................................ 77
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 538
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 35
Electric Parking Brake................................. 75 Electric Parking Brake System ............ 75, 539
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 82, 539
Fog Light ................................................... 85
Gear Position............................................. 80
High Beam ................................................ 85
High Temperature ..................................... 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 403
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 537
Low Temperature ...................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 84, 414, 416
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 79, 538
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 78
READY ...................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 37, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
SPORT Mode ..................................... 86, 378
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 82
System Message ........................................ 84
Transmission ............................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 85
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 83, 408
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 83, 409
Information .............................................. 553
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111 Instrument Panel
........................................ 73
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 478
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 526
Jump Starting ........................................... 532
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 140
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention ................................. 140
Number Tag............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 144
Remote Transmitter ................................ 138
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 141, 366
Types and Functions................................ 133
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 401
Language (HFL) ........................................ 311
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 63
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Index
Side Airbags............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 496
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID
SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 523, 555
Spark Plugs ............................................... 554
Specifications ........................................... 554
Specified Fuel ................................... 455, 554
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 411
SPORT Mode ............................................. 378
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 378
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 434
Summer Tires ............................................ 496
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 445
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................ 209 Temporary Tire Repair Kit
........................ 512
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 414
Indicator ............................................ 84, 540
Tires ........................................................... 488
Air Pressure ..................................... 489, 555
Chains ..................................................... 496
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 488
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 511
Inspection ................................................ 488
Labeling .................................................. 489
Regulations ............................................. 491
Rotation .................................................. 495
Spare (Optional) .............................. 523, 555
Summer .................................................. 496
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 512
Wear Indicators ....................................... 493
Winter ..................................................... 496
Tools .......................................................... 510
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 363
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 363
Emergency .............................................. 548
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 414
Transmission ....................................... 23, 371
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 370, 371
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 373
Number ................................................... 556 Sequential Mode ..................................... 376
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 509
Blown Fuse.............................. 542, 544, 546
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 548
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 511, 523
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 535
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 529
Premium Gasoline ........................... 455, 554
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 554
Release Handle ........................................ 550
Unable to Open....................................... 550
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 364
Does Not Activate ................................... 529
Jump Starting .......................................... 532
Remote Engine Start................................ 366
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 366
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