Shift Acura RLX HYBRID 2018 Owner's Guide

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System P. 459
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 458
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply regene rative braking by taking
your foot off the accelera tor pedal and downshifting
to a lower gear.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
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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
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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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
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 532
Oil .......................................................... 508
Flat Tire ............................................. 543, 555
Floor Mats ................................................ 534
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 513
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 513
Engine Coolant ....................................... 510
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 512
Windshield Washer ................................. 514
Foot Brake ................................................ 455
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................ 175, 178, 180
Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 402
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 490
Economy................................................. 492
Gauge .................................................... 112
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation............................ 490, 586
Refueling ................................................ 490
Fuel Economy ........................................... 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 491 Fuses
.......................................................... 574
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 580
Locations ................................. 574, 577, 579
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Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 492
Gauge ..................................................... 112
Information ............................................. 490
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 490
Gauges ...................................................... 112
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 389
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 387
Glass (care) ........................................ 533, 536
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 541
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 326
Auto Answer ........................................... 340
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 342
Automatic Transferring ............................ 340
Displaying Messages ................................ 360
Editing User Name ................................... 339
HFL Buttons ............................................. 326 HFL Menus .............................................. 328
HFL Status Display ................................... 327
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 327
Making a Call .......................................... 351
Options During a Call .............................. 357
Phone Setup............................................ 332
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 346
Receiving a Call ....................................... 356
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 358
Ring Tone................................................ 341
Roadside Assistance ................................ 364
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 359
Speed Dial ............................................... 343
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 338
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 337
Use Contact Photo .................................. 341
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 156
Aiming .................................................... 515
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 160
Automatic Operation............................... 157
Dimming ................................................. 156
Operating................................................ 156
Head-Up Display ....................................... 119
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode).......... 394
Pandora® ................................................... 267
Panic Mode ............................................... 148
Parking ...................................................... 468
Parking Brake ............................................ 452
Parking Sensor System .............................. 470
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
POWER Button .......................................... 152
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 124, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 380
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 80
Power Windows ........................................ 149
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 385
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 543, 555
R
Radiator..................................................... 511
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 237
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 242
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 239
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 239
Reactive Force Pedal ................................. 396
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 591READY Indicator
......................................... 80
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 490
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 112
Gasoline .......................................... 490, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 449, 524, 589
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 382
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 531
Bulbs ....................................................... 515
Fuses ....................................... 574, 577, 579
Tires ........................................................ 527
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 518
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 116
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ............................... 114
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 418
On and Off.............................................. 420
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 73
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking .................................................. 44
e-pretensioners ......................................... 40
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women...................................... 43
Reminder ............................................ 39, 83
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 83
Seat Heaters ............................. 195, 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats.............................. 175, 178, 180
Seat Heaters ........................... 195, 196, 197
Security System ........................................ 146
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 87
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 88
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 393
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 394
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 387
Operation ............................................... 389
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 387
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
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