2007 Acura RDX roof

Because your vehicle rides higher
off the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicl es have a signifi cantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
ve hicles.
Your
vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier. To
prevent rollovers or loss of
control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof. Your
vehicle is equipped with a
super handling-all wheel drive (SH-
AWD) system. When the system
senses a loss of one or more wheel
traction, it automatically transfers
some power to the other wheels.
This gives you better traction and
mobility.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle.
See page f or of f -highway driving
guidelines. 324
Driving Guidelines
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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Select ‘‘RESET’’ by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press
the SEL/RESET button to reset
the engine oil lif e display. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’ If you want to
cancel the oil lif e reset mode,
select ‘‘CANCEL.’’ If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Acura dealer knows
your vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Acura parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
4. Important Maintenance
Precautions
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
intercooler on the engine to cool the
air f low f rom a turbo charger into
the engine. The intercooler f ins bend
easily. Do not push them with your
f inger.Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
the models). It should be replaced
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you
drive primarily in urban areas that
have high concentrations of soot in
the air, or if the flow from the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual. This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
A udio A ntenna, Intercooler, Dust and Pollen Filter
A udio A ntenna
Intercooler
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
367
ANTENNA
INTERCOOLER
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes. Do not spray water (f rom such sources
as garden hoses, high pressure
sprayers) into the engine compartment.
It may cause serious damage to your
vehicle, and could also damage the
intercooler f ins.
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Circuits Protected
No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
SH-AWD
Fuel Pump
ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seat
FR Fog Lights
Driver’s Power Seat Lumber
Support
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A RR Wiper
OPDS
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High
Left Headlight High
Small Lights (Interior)
Small Lights (Exterior) 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
3815 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A Right Headlight Low
Left Headlight Low
Headlight High Main
Small Lights Main
TPMS
Headlight Low Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Accessory Socket (Console
Compartment)
BACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Radio Amplifier
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
FR Wiper
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
401
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .361
..............................
Brake Lights .362
.................................
Fog Lights .363
................
Front Parking Lights .360
........
Front Side Marker Lights .360
.................................
Headlights .359
.........
High-mount Brake Light .364
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .362
............................
Specif ications .409
............................
Taillights . 361, 362
............
Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .359
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharged ............................................
Type .359
............................
Capacities Chart .408
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58
..............................................
Cargo .287
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .167
..........................
Cargo Area Light .160
.................................
Cargo Hooks .290
......................................
Cargo Net .290
.............................
Carrying Cargo .287 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .233
..........................
CD Changer . 183, 206
CD Changer Error ...................................
Messages .234
................................
Ceiling Lights .158
........................
Certif ication Label .406
.................................
Chains, Tires .377
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .383
.................................
Changing Oil .349
........................................
How to .349
......................................
When to .330
...
Charging System Indicator . 66,393
......
Check Fuel Cap Message . 78, 280
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 293
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .55
.............................
Child Seats . 37, 45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .54
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .52
...........................
Warning Labels .39 .........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.................................
Child Seats . 37, 45
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 52
................
Childproof Door Locks . 132
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .366
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 177
...............
Climate Control System . 170
..............................................
Clock .198
...................................
Coin Holder .166
........................
CO in the Exhaust .415
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 294
......................
Compact Spare Tire .382
.................
Console Compartment . 165
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 422
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .351
....................................
Checking .283
.........................
Proper Solution .351
.............
Te mperature Gauge . 78, 83
............................
Courtesy Lights .160
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .415
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Cruise Control Indicator . 70
............
Cruise Control Operation . 241
Index
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Cruise Main Indicator .70
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Cup Holders .163
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Customized Settings .87
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Def ault All .90
.................................
Door Setup .107
...........................
Lighting Setup .102
.................................
Meter Setup .93
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 422
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 123
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .71
.................................
Dead Battery .389
........................................
Def ault All .90
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 125
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 173
....................................
Dimensions .408
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
..................................
Engine Oil .283 ........................
Directional Signals .121
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 306
.......................................
Disc Care .233
........................
Disc Changer . 183, 206
Disc Changer Error .....................................
Message .234
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .350
.....................................
Door Setup .107
........................
Auto Door Lock .108
.....................
Auto Door Unlock .116
.......................
Door Lock Mode .110
Keyless Lock ................
Acknowledgement . 112
.............
Security Relock Timer . 114
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks . 132
............
Locking and Unlocking . 131
....................
Power Door Locks . 131
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
.......................................
Drive (D) .297
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .291
....................................
Economy .284
........................
Driving Guidelines .292
.......
Driving with Paddle Shif ters . 299
................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 299...............................
In S Position .301
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 175
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 367
..............................
Economy, Fuel .284
...................................
Elapsed Time . 82
.........................
Reset Condition .100
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Electric Vacuum Pump . 306, 396
Index
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Parking .121
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Turn Signal .121
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Load Limits .288
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Lockout Prevention .132
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 129
........................
Childproof Door .132
.............
Console Compartment . 165
............................
Fuel Fill Door .279
..................................
Glove Box .162
...............................
Power Door .131
......................................
Tailgate .138
........................
Low Coolant Level .283
................................
Lower Anchors .47
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .69
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
.
Low Tire Pressure Indicator . 73, 309
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
.
Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) . 290
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 287
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 290
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 297
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 278
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .302
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 278
...................................
Odometer . 76, 81
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 324
Oil ........................
Change, How to .349
......................
Change, When to .330
......................
Checking Engine .283
..............
Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .348
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 129
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .415
......................
Optional Cargo Net .290
............................
Outside Mirrors .155
...............
Outside Temperature . 77, 81
....................
Overheating, Engine .391
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 342
..................................
Maintenance .327 ..
Main Items and Sub Items . 333, 340
............................................
Minder .330
.............................
Minder Indicator .74
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .342
........................................
Record .344
..........................................
Saf ety .328
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 65, 394
...............................
Meters, Gauges .75
.....................................
Meter Setup .93
..
Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
.....
Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
....................
Language Selection .94
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with .......................................
Ref uel .98
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .155
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 286
.......................................
Moonroof .153
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
Index
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