Acura RLX HYBRID 2019 User Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen
Operating modeEV LaunchEngine DriveEV CruisingPower Acceleration
Vehicle
SpeedLaunch Acceleration:●Rear Motor DriveGentle Acceleration:●Engine DriveLow Speed Cruise:●Rear Motor DriveAggressive Acceleration:●Engine Drive●Motor Assist
Power Flow Monitor*1
Electric motorsDrive- / DriveDriveDrive
Generators-Generate / ---
EngineStoppedRunningStoppedRunning
High Voltage
batteryDischargesCharges/DischargesDischargesDischarges
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*1:Upper: Head-up display, Lower: Audio/information screen
Operating modeEngine CruisingRegenerationAWD Mode
Vehicle
SpeedHigh Speed Cruise:●Engine DriveDeceleration:●Front & Rear RegenerationSlippery Condition:●Engine Drive●Front Generation●Rear Motor Drive
Power Flow
Monitor*1
Electric motorsDriveRegenerateDrive
GeneratorsGenerateRegenerateGenerate
EngineRunningStoppedRunning
High Voltage
batteryCharges/DischargesChargesCharges/Discharges
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Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery’s state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that recovers a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatur es or other factors, regenerative braking
may not work.
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Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
When in SPORT mode, Auto Engine Stop does not activate.
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of thes e sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobile s that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a
vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system is performed by a Acura dealer.
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehi cle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock
due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High
Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe
crash. Avoid skin or eye c ontact with the electrolyte as it is corr osive. If you accidentally come into
contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your eyes with copious amounts of water
for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for
instance, can be dangerous.
● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending
on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system
automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To
return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.
Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura
dealer for more information.
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may limit the battery’s
output and cause the power
system and 12-volt battery
charging system indi cators to come
on.
Air Intake
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Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 45)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 112)/Multi-Information Display (P 114)/
Head-Up Display
(P 119)/System Indicators (P 76)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage
Battery Charge
Level Gauge Security System
Alarm Indicator
Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Gear Position
Indicator M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential Mode
Gear Selection Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Blind spot information
System Indicator
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Brake SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
High Temperature
Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(
ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Head-Up Display
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
IndicatorAuto High-Beam
Indicator
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Controls (P 127)
Clock (P 128)
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Clock (P 128)
bRotate to change hour, then press
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
POWER Button (P 152)
Press the button to ch anges the vehicle’s
power mode.Turn Signals (P 155)
Lights (P 156)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Wipers and Washers
(P 163)
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity
(+: High Sensitivity
MIST
OFF
AUTO : Wiper speed varies automatically
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 140)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk (P 143)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Opener
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Power Door Mirrors
(P 173)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the folding butt on to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
Power Windows (P 149)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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