check engine light Acura RLX HYBRID 2018 User Guide

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary, downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check
to see if any applic able fuse is blown.
There are four fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reserve tank.
Push the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG1A ACG FR15 A
2IG1A MISS SOL110 A
3−−
4− −
5SMART7.5 A
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5 A
7IG1B OP FR7.5 A
8 IGP2 15 A
9DBW15 A
10 IGP 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 ACM 20 A
13Headlight Washer*(30 A)
14 Interior Lights 10 A
15Back Up Radio10 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17AFP10 A
18 Front Washer 15 A
19Stop7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21Trunk10 A
22 Small 15 A
23Front Fog Lights*(7.5 A)
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25IMA Motor15 A
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5 A
29Power Rear Sunshade*(20 A)
30 Heated Windshield 20 A
31Wiper30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified ampera ge using the charts on
P. 574 to 579.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the br ake fluid reserve tank.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 510
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 567
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 512
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 386
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 474
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 297
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 564
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 506
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 129
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 137
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 524
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 373
Braking ................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 386
Shifting Gear ........................................... 387
Turning on the Power.............................. 380
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 386
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Kickdown ................................................ 386
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 389
Shifting ................................................... 387
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 532
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 77, 571
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 84, 571 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 581
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 510
Jump Starting ......................................... 564
Oil .......................................................... 505
Remote Engine Start ............................... 382
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 504
Engine Coolant ........................................ 510
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 567
Engine Oil ................................................. 505
Adding ................................................... 507
Checking ................................................ 506
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 505
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 535
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 423
Language (HFL) ........................................ 327
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 65
Lights ................................................ 156, 515
Automatic............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement ................................... 515
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 159
Fog Lights ............................................... 159
High Beam Indicator ................................. 87
Interior.................................................... 182
Light Switches......................................... 156
Lights On Indicator.................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 155
Load Limits ............................................... 377
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 142
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 141
From Inside ............................................. 139
From Outside .......................................... 131
Keys........................................................ 129
Using a Key............................................. 137
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 137
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 569
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 130
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Lower Anchors ........................................... 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 377
Lumbar Support ....................................... 176
M
Maintenance............................................. 493
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 530
Brake Fluid .............................................. 513
Cleaning .................................................. 533
Climate Control System ........................... 532
Coolant ........................................... 510, 512
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 497
Oil ........................................................... 506
Precautions .............................................. 494
Radiator .................................................. 511
Remote Transmitter ................................. 531
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 515
Safety ...................................................... 495
Service Items ........................................... 500
Tires ........................................................ 521
Transmission Fluid ................................... 513
Under the Hood ...................................... 502
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 570
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 377
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 112
Mirrors ....................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 538
Moonroof .................................................. 151
MP3 ................................................... 245, 269
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 478
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 588
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 505, 587
Adding .................................................... 507
Checking................................................. 506
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 505, 587
Viscosity .......................................... 505, 587
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 583
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 503
Moonroof ............................................... 151
Power Windows ...................................... 149
Trunk ...................................................... 143
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 152
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 567
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Index
Side Airbags............................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 529
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 555, 587
Spark Plugs ............................................... 586
Specifications ........................................... 586
Specified Fuel ................................... 490, 586
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 444
SPORT Mode ............................................. 395
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 88, 395
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 468
Summer Tires ............................................ 529
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 480
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 152
System Message Indicator ......................... 86
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Temperature Sensor ................................ 209 Temporary Tire Repair Kit
........................ 544
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 447
Indicator ............................................ 86, 572
Tires ........................................................... 521
Air Pressure ..................................... 522, 587
Chains ..................................................... 529
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 521
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 543
Inspection ................................................ 521
Labeling .................................................. 522
Regulations ............................................. 524
Rotation .................................................. 528
Spare (Optional) .............................. 555, 587
Summer .................................................. 529
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 544
Wear Indicators ....................................... 526
Winter ..................................................... 529
Tools .......................................................... 542
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 379
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 379
Emergency .............................................. 581
Transmission ....................................... 23, 387
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 386, 387
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 389
Number ................................................... 588
Sequential Mode ..................................... 393
TRIP Button ............................................... 115 Trip Meter
................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 541
Blown Fuse.............................. 574, 577, 579
Brake Pedal Vibrates ............................ 29, 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 581
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 543, 555
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 567
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 561
Premium Gasoline ........................... 490, 586
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 143
Lid........................................................... 143
Light Bulbs .............................................. 586
Release Handle ........................................ 583
Unable to Open....................................... 583
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 118, 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Does Not Activate ................................... 561
Jump Starting .......................................... 564
Remote Engine Start................................ 382
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 138, 382
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