2007 Acura RDX automatic transmission

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Moonroof Switch
(P.153)
(P.158)
(P.253)
1: On RDX model only
On RDX with Technology Package model only
3: 2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH GAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.9
,26) AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.65)
(P.75)
(P.151) (P.282)
(P.279) (P.157) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.164)
(P.199) (P.151) (P.170)
(P.9,
34)
(P.180)
(P.295)
CEILING CONSOLE
(P.131)
(P.131)
AUDIO SYSTEM
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Moonroof
Switch
Home
Link Buttons(P.253)
(P.153)(P.158)
1:
On RDX model only
2:
3: On
RDX Technology Package model only
Control Locations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AUDIO
SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER
WINDOW
SWITCH
(P.65)
(P.75)
(P.151)
(P.282) (P.279) (P.164) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.151) (P.199) (P.170)
(P.180)
(P.157) CEILING
CONSOLE
(P.295) (P.131)
(P.131)
AUDIO SYSTEM
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). This
indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
wh en it is safe, shift to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
If
this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page . This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a poten tial problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automa tic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator A/T Temperature
IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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ON
OFF
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Rear Window Washer The wiper is not activated.
When you turn the wiper switch to
OFF while the rear window wiper is
in action, it will return to its parked
position. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
Rotate the switch clockwise
to turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates intermittently. When the wiper control lever
position is INT, the rear wiper
operates intermittently. When it is
LO or HI, the rear wiper operates
continuously.
Rotate
the switch counterclockwise from
OFF to spray the window washer
without activating the wiper. The
washer will operate until you release
the switch.
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
1.
2.
3.
4. Rear Window Wiper and Washer OFF Rear Window Wiper and Washer
ON Rear Window Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
1.
2. 3.
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features
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CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the super handling-all wheel
drive (SH-AWD) system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS),
and f acts you need if you are
planning to tow a trailer or drive off-
highway.........................
Driving Guidelines .292
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Preparing to Drive .293
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Starting the Engine .294
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Automatic Transmission .295
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .299
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ...................
(SH-AWD) System .303
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Parking .305
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Braking System .306
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .307
Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................
System (TPMS) .309
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................
(VSA) System .315
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Towing a Trailer .317
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .324
Driving
Driving
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in. The
‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicato r, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page ). To shif t f rom Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shif t lever, then pull the lever.
YoucannotshiftoutofParkwhen
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
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model
Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving
295
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page . This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shif t lever must be in Park bef ore
you can remove the key f rom the
ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and press the release button
on the f ront of the shif t lever to shif t
f rom Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
298To shift from: PtoR
RtoP
NtoR DtoS
StoD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Park (P)
Reverse (R)
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