keyless Acura RLX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Guide

uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
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Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minute s during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the button, wait for the gr een LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before turning the power sy stem on, make sure to
check the door lock status using the remote. When
you press the button, wait for the green LED to
blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did
not lock, and the power system is not turned on.
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster and heated windshield are activated
at a moderately warm temperature.
•The rear defogger, door mi rror heaters and heated
windshield are activated.
•The heated steering wheel is activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel P. 194
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you know
that the power system is turned off.
●Blinks when the remote is out of the keyless
access system range. The power system will not
be turned off.
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Driving
1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, press the
(D button. Select (R when
reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 450
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 571
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change to
(D when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhi ll, then release the
brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
The power system is turned off when the gear
position is ch anged from
(P before the POWER
button is pressed. Follow th e step 1 when starting to
drive.
When the power system is turned on using the two-
way keyless access remote
When the power system is turned on using the two-way keyless access remote
When the power system is turned on in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 540
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 541
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 553
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 559
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 560
Emergency Power System Off........... 561
Jump Starting .................................... 562
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 565 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 567
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 567
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 568
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 568
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 569
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 569 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 570
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 571
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 572
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 581
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....582RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 583
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the multi-information display, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 94
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 152
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 560
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 571
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 579
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 87
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 562
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the POWER button flashes, and the
READY indicator does not come on, turn on the power syst em as follows:
1. Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the keyless access
remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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604
Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 324
High Beam Indicator ................................... 87
High Voltage Battery ................................ 449
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 382
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 321
Honda App License Agreement ............... 281
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 588
Vehicle Identification ............................... 588
Illumination Control
Buttons............................................ 166, 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 146
Indicator .................................................... 87
Indicators ..................................................... 76
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 81, 567
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow.............................................. 90, 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 84
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 87
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 78, 454
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 78, 454
Blind spot information System ........... 92, 444
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 76, 568 Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 92, 93
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 37
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 77
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 77, 569
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 84, 569
Fog Light ................................................... 87
Gear Position............................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 87
High Temperature ..................................... 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 87
Keyless Access System ............................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 91, 423
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 76, 567
Low Temperature ...................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 86, 445, 447
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 81, 568
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 80
READY ...................................................... 80
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 89
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
SPORT Mode ..................................... 88, 393
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 84
System Message ........................................ 86
Transmission System.................................. 82
Turn Signal ................................................ 86 Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 85, 439
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 85, 440
Information .............................................. 585
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 511
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 556
Jump Starting ........................................... 562
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 130
Keyless Access System .............................. 131
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 137
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention ................................. 137
Number Tag............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 141
Remote Transmitter ................................ 136
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 138, 380
Types and Functions................................ 129
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 384
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 421
Language (HFL) ........................................ 325
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 65
Lights ................................................ 156, 514
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 160
Auto High-Beam Indicator......................... 87
Automatic............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement ................................... 514
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 ............................................... 375
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) ................. 567
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 130
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 567
Lower Anchors ........................................... 65 Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 375
Lumbar Support ........................................ 176
M
Maintenance............................................. 491
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 529
Brake Fluid .............................................. 512
Cleaning .................................................. 532
Climate Control System ........................... 531
Coolant ........................................... 509, 511
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 495
Oil ........................................................... 505
Precautions .............................................. 492
Radiator .................................................. 510
Remote Transmitter ................................. 530
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 514
Safety ...................................................... 493
Service Items ........................................... 498
Tires ........................................................ 520
Transmission Fluid ................................... 512
Under the Hood ...................................... 501
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 568
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 375
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 112
Mirrors
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 537
Moonroof ................................................. 151
MP3 ................................................... 245, 268
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 476
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 588
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 504, 587
Adding .................................................... 506
Checking................................................. 505
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 496
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 567
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 504, 587
Viscosity .......................................... 504, 587
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Open Source Licenses ............................... 294
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 582
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 502
Moonroof ............................................... 151
Power Windows ...................................... 149
Trunk ...................................................... 143
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 152
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Index
Sequential Mode Operation................... 392
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 385
Operation ............................................... 387
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 385
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
Side Airbags ............................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 528
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 553, 587
Spark Plugs ............................................... 586
Specifications ........................................... 586
Specified Fuel ................................... 488, 586
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 442
SPORT Mode ............................................. 393
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 88, 393
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 466
Summer Tires ............................................ 528
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 478
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 ........................ 542
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 445
Indicator ............................................ 86, 570
Tires ........................................................... 520
Air Pressure ..................................... 521, 587
Chains ..................................................... 528
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 520
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 541
Inspection ................................................ 520
Labeling .................................................. 521
Regulations ............................................. 523
Rotation .................................................. 527
Spare (Optional) .............................. 553, 587
Summer .................................................. 528
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 542
Wear Indicators ....................................... 525
Winter ..................................................... 528
Tools .......................................................... 540
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 377
Emergency .............................................. 580
Transmission ....................................... 23, 385
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 384, 385 Fluid ........................................................ 512
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 387
Number................................................... 588
Sequential Mode ..................................... 391
TRIP Button ............................................... 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 539
Blown Fuse.............................. 572, 576, 577
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 580
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 541, 553
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 565
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 559
Premium Gasoline ........................... 488, 586
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk
Lid........................................................... 143
Light Bulbs .............................................. 586
Release Handle ........................................ 582
Unable to Open....................................... 582
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 118, 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate ................................... 559
Jump Starting .......................................... 562
Remote Engine Start................................ 380
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 138, 380
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 139
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 280
USB Port .................................................... 213
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 131
V
Valet Mode............................................... 185
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 588
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 123
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 439
Off Button ............................................... 440
Off Indicator ...................................... 85, 440
System Indicator ................................ 85, 439
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 504, 587
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 439
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 94
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 567
Warning Labels ........................................... 73
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 525
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 556Window Washers
..................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 513
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 149
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 532, 535
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 513
Wiper Blades ........................................... 517
Wipers and Washers................................ 163
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 528
Tire Chains .............................................. 528
Wipers and Washers ................................. 163
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 517
WMA ................................................. 245, 268
Worn Tires ................................................ 520
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