Acura RLX HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

uuAcuraLink ®u
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Features
■Reading a message
1.Press the INFO button, rotate to select
AcuraLink/Messages , then press .
u If your display has changed from Info
menu to Current Drive , press the
MENU button.
u AcuraLink messages appears.
2. Rotate to select a category, then press
.
u If there are unread messages in a
category, a message icon appears next to
that category.
3. Rotate to select a message you want to
read, then press .
■Message Options
While a message is displayed, you can use
options to take immediate action to the
message.
Available options are:
• Voice : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop Reading to cancel it.
• Find Acura Dlr. (U.S. models only): Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
• Delete (U.S. models only): Deletes the displayed message. Rotate to select
this option, then press .
• Call Your Dealer : Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
1Reading a message
If there is no message listed on the menu,
AcuraLink/Messages is grayed out and cannot be
selected.
The message icon disappears once you read the
message.
However, the exclamation mark that indicates that
the message has a high priority remains.
•: A read message with high priority.
1 Message Options
The available options vary by message category.
You can delete all message s in a category at once.
2 Customized Features P. 297
Voice is available only when the language selected is
English.
2 Customized Features P. 297
Dec. 31, 2011 The engine may not be operating properly.
Select VOICE FOR DETAILS.
Engine System. P062F
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uuAcuraLink ®u
Features
• Schedule Dealer Appointment (U.S. models only): Automatically sets an
appointment date at your dealer.
• Phone number : Dials a number displaye d in the message via HFL.
• Diagnostic Info: Updates the current diagnostic message by connecting to the
Acura server using HFL.
■Dealer Appointments
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a
Maintenance Minder or Recalls/Campaigns message, or reschedule any existing
appointments. 1.Select a Maintenance Minder , Recalls/
Campaigns, or Scheduled Dealer
Appointment message.
2. Rotate to select Scheduled Dealer
Appointment or Reschedule
Appointment (depending on the screen).
Press .
u A suggested time and date are displayed.
3. Rotate to select Confirm
Appointment . Press to accept the time
and date.
4. Press to select OK.1Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated de aler appointment when a
regular maintenance is due , visit the Acura Owners
website at owners.acura.com (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada), and set the required
option. A reminder message wi ll be sent as the date
for the dealer appointment approaches. A reminder
message will also be sent if you schedule an
appointment online using Acura Owners’ Schedule
Service Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and time, ca ll your dealer directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select Cancel
Appointment when a message is displayed.
U.S. models only
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 374
Maximum Load Limit........................ 377
Towing a Trailer ................................ 379
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 380
Precautions While Driving................. 385
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 386
Shifting ............................................ 387
SPORT Mode.................................... 395
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 396
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 397
AcuraWatch
TM.................................. 398
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 402 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 404
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 418Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 423
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 430
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 441
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 443SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 444Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 447Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
High Voltage Battery ........................ 451 Braking
Brake System ................................... 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 458
Brake Assist System ......................... 459
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 460
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 468
Parking Sensor System
*................... 470
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 474
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 478
Surround View Camera System*..... 480
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 490
How to Refuel ................................. 491
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 492
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 377
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 139
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 178
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 171
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 76
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Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 586
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 586
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 581
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