2007 Acura RDX maintenance

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
ch ange the number of miles or
kilometers indicated. This
meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two different distances.
For inf ormation about multi-
inf ormation display, see page .
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed. To change the display, push the
Select/Reset knob on the instrument
panel repeatedly until the desired
inf ormation appears. The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. Some
inf ormation helps your saf ety driving.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
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Odomet er T rip Met er
Inf ormation Display
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: Press the Select/Reset knob
U.S. model is shown
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise
from the ‘‘C (Cold)’’ mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may rise to near
the ‘‘H (Hot)’’ mark of the gauge. If
it re aches the ‘‘H’’ mark, pull safely
to the side of the road. See page for instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s coolant
system. The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free
driving. Refer to page for
more information. If
your fuel fill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
messa ge appears on the information
display after you start the engine.
For more information, see page .
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T emperat ure Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Message
Maint enance Minder
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Ý To change the display, press the
SEL/RESET button or INFO ( /
)buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until the desired
information appears (see page ).
You can also change the display by
pressing the Select/Reset knob in
the instrument panel.
The
multi -information display in the
instrument panel displays various
inform ation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs for continued trouble-free
driving.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-info rmation display. When you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay. Wh
en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
cu stomize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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INFO BUTTONS
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This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel rema ining
in the fuel tank. This distan ce is
estimated from the fuel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traffic, etc.
This shows the time traveled since
you last reset it. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
pos ition, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition in the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).You
can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
This
shows your vehicle’s average
fuel economy in mpg (U.S. model s)
or
/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.
When
you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset.
This
shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) for Can adian models.
When the battery is disconnect ed, or
you refuel, RANGE is also reset.
The
multi -information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more inf ormation.
This shows your current f uel
mileage.
When you turn of f the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset.
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.98
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
RANGE
EL A PSED T IME
AVG. FUEL A/B A VG. SPEED
Maintenance Minder
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L /100km (Canadian models)
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AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between your
vehicleandtheAcuraServer.
Working through the XM radio
satellite, AcuraLink works in
conjunction with the navigation
system, HandsFreeLink (HFL), and
audio system in your vehicle. It
displays and receives several kinds
of messages, including:Operating tips and inf ormation on
your vehicle’s f eatures.
Important recall and safety
inf ormation.
Maintenance inf ormation to keep
your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic inf ormation to provide
inf ormation about any problems
with your vehicle. The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
Most AcuraLink f unctions are
controlled by the interf ace dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.
On U.S. RDX with Technology Package
model except Alaskan and HawaiianInterf ace Dial
AcuraLink
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ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB
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Diagnostic inf o and recall/
campaign messages can only be
deleted by your dealer.
To delete a single message: Press the INFO button to bring up
the Information screen.
Scroll to the Messages option,
then select it by pressing ENTER
on the interf ace selector.
Usetheinterfaceknobtoscrollup
or down to the message title you
want to delete, and select it by
pressing ENTER on the interf ace
selector.
Scroll to Delete with the interface
knob, and select it by pressing
ENTER on the interf ace selector. When you open a message, you can
read a summary of it, and then
choose one of several options. If an
option is not available f or a message,
that button will not be highlighted.
Scroll to the category with the
messages you want to delete, and
selectthecategorybypressing
ENTER on the interf ace selector. Scroll to the Delete Messages
option, and select it by pressing
ENTER on the interf ace selector. Usetheinterfaceknobtoscrollto
the AcuraLink/Messages button,
and select it by pressing ENTER
on the interf ace selector. Select MORE by pushing the
interface selector to the right. Press the SETUP button to view
the setup screen. The Delete All Messages
command only works f or quick tip
and maintenance minder messages.
Other messages must be deleted
individually. To delete all messages:
AcuraLink
Deleting Messages Message Options
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set your AcuraLink preferences
(thetypesofmessagesyouwantto
receive, if an y), visit the Own er Link
website at
www.ow ners.acura.com,
and choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message preferences for you.
Select
this button to
delete the current message.
Select this button to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more information than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice button, it
ch anges to a Stop Reading button.
Select the button again to stop the
voice.
Select this button to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select , the
HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the
number for you.
To make a call, your Bluetooth
compatible phone must be paired to
your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (see
page ).
Select this button to f ind the nearest
Acura dealer using the navigation
system. Select
this button to call the Acura dealer
you purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If you
visit another dealer f or service two
times within a 14-month period,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this
button to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be linked to the HFL and have a
compatible data service available.
Access the Owner Link website to
f ind out which data services are
currently compatible with AcuraLink.
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AcuraLink
Message Pref erences
Delete
Voice
Call
Call
Find Nearest Acura Dealer Call Your A cura Dealer
Diagnostic Inf o
Features
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There are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature
Guides, Maintenance Minders,
Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Inf o,
and Dealer Appointment Reminders.
The system can store up to 256
messages.
Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages f rom Acura.These messages, based on updated
vehicle inf ormation and comments
f rom other RDX owners, supplement
your Owner’s Manual and Quick
Start Guide. They provide you with
relevant information for a safe and
enjoyable ownership experience. For
additional inf ormation, call Acura
Client Services directly through the
HFL.During the f irst 90 days of
ownership, one of 16 dif f erent
messages appears each day. These
messages help you to use and
understand the technological
f eatures of your vehicle.
AcuraLink
Feature Guide
Quick T ips
Message Categories
Features
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