Overheating; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - Acura RLX Sport Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Overheating

If the high temperature indicator comes on, the engine suddenly loses power, or
steam or spray comes out from under the hood, the engine is overheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the
vehicle on and open the hood (see page 119).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the vehicle
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Press the SPORT button to start the engine (see page 84).
4. Check that the cooling fan is operating and turn the vehicle off once the high
temperature indicator goes off. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately
turn the vehicle off.
5. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then 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.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn on the vehicle and check the high
temperature indicator. If the indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a
dealer for repairs.
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood or engine compartment if steam is coming out.
WARNING
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.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature indicator on may damage the
engine.
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Reserve
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Use the right selector wheel on the
steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see pressure readings for
each tire (see page 28).
If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure
to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver's
doorjamb.
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An
overheated tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
The specific tire
with low pressure
is displayed.
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