warning Acura RLX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the high
temperature indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
2 Radiator P. 510
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently , turn the power system on and check the
high temperature indicator. If the high temp erature indicator is off, resume driving.
If it stays on, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
Tank
MAX
MIN
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 505
3.Turn the power system on and chec k the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Turn the power
system off and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the 12-Volt Battery Cha rging System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the 12-Volt Battery Chargi ng System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharge the battery.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 378
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 580
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 540
4.Remove the funnel from the case .
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Turn the power system off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel Case
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 531
Oil .......................................................... 507
Flat Tire ............................................. 541, 553
Floor Mats ................................................ 533
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 512
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 512
Engine Coolant ....................................... 509
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 511
Windshield Washer ................................. 513
Foot Brake ................................................ 453
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats Adjusting ................................ 175, 178, 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 400
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 488
Economy................................................. 490
Gauge .................................................... 112
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation............................ 488, 586
Refueling ................................................ 488
Fuel Economy ........................................... 490
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 489 Fuses
.......................................................... 572
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 579
Locations ................................. 572, 576, 577
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 490
Gauge ..................................................... 112
Information ............................................. 488
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 488
Gauges ...................................................... 112
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 387
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 385
Glass (care) ........................................ 532, 535
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 539
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 324
Auto Answer ........................................... 338
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 340
Automatic Transferring ............................ 338
Displaying Messages ................................ 358
Editing User Name ................................... 337
HFL Buttons ............................................. 324 HFL Menus .............................................. 326
HFL Status Display ................................... 325
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 325
Making a Call .......................................... 349
Options During a Call .............................. 355
Phone Setup............................................ 330
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 344
Receiving a Call ....................................... 354
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 356
Ring Tone................................................ 339
Roadside Assistance ................................ 362
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 357
Speed Dial ............................................... 341
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 336
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 335
Use Contact Photo .................................. 339
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 248
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 156
Aiming .................................................... 514
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
Outside Temperature Display.................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 565
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 392
Pandora® ................................................... 267
Panic Mode ............................................... 148
Parking ...................................................... 466
Parking Brake ............................................ 450
Parking Sensor System .............................. 468
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
POWER Button .......................................... 152
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 124, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 378
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 80
Power Windows ........................................ 149
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 383
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 541, 553
R
Radiator..................................................... 510
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 237
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 242 Radio Data System (RDS)
......................... 239
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 239
Reactive Force Pedal ................................ 394
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 591
READY Indicator ......................................... 80
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 488
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 112
Gasoline .......................................... 488, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 447, 523, 589
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 380
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 530
Bulbs ....................................................... 514
Fuses ....................................... 572, 576, 577
Tires ........................................................ 526
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 517
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 116
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173Right Selector Wheel
............................... 114
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 416
On and Off ............................................. 418
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 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 ...................................... 391
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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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