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The SH-AWD torque distribution
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display shows you the amount of
torque being sent to the wheels.
Each wheel: right f ront (RF), lef t
front(LF),rightrear(RR),andleft
rear (LR), has its own torque
indicator.
When you are in sequential shif t
mode, and the vehicle is stopped,
pull the (right) paddle shifter to
shif t to second gear. You will see ‘‘M
2’’ in the display. Starting in second
gear helps to reduce wheelspin in
deep snow or on a slippery surf ace.
The super handling-all wheel drive
(SH-AWD) system is a f ull time all-
wheel-drive system that
automatically controls and transfers
varying amounts of engine torque to
all wheels independently, according
to the driving conditions.
While the SH-AWD system helps to
enhance the vehicle’s driving
stability in all situations, it is still
your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
On RDX with Technology Package
model
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
Super Handling-A ll Wheel Drive
(SH-AWD) system
Driving with the Paddle Shif ter, Super Handling-A ll Wheel Drive (SH-A WD) System
Driving
St art ing in Second Gear
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TORQUE INDICATOR
TORQUE INDICATOR
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Your vehicle still has normal f ront-
wheel drive with vehicle stability
assist (VSA), but does not have the
advantages of SH-AWD. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible. If the SH-AWD indicator on the
instrument panel stays on, and the
‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message also appears on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is problem
with the SH-AWD system.
If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while
driving, it indicates the dif f erential
temperature is too high. You will also
see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP
HIGH’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. If this happens,
pull to the side of the road when it is
saf e, shif t to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. If
the indicator does not go out, take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked,
Each torque indicator is displayed as
a bar graph divided into 5 segments.
The number of segments represents
the amount of torque distributed to
each wheel.
When there is only a slight change in
torque distribution while driving,
such as cruising on level roads at the
same speed, the torque distribution
monitor may stop displaying the
amount of torque. This is not a
system problem. The monitor will
show the amount if the system
senses any change in torque
distribution.
Super Handling-A ll Wheel Drive (SH-A WD) System
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools. Remove
the center cap from the
flat tire, and store it in the cargo
area.
Place the flat tire face up in the
cargo area.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. Reinstall the cargo area f loor, and
close the tailgate.
Refer to
(see page ).
13.
14. 15.
16.
17.18.
19.
310
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
386
For normal
tire
For spare
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 193, 221
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .366
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 65
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .150
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Se ats, Adjusting the . 144, 145
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Security Relock Timer . 114
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Security System .240
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SEL/RESET Button .79
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Select/Reset Knob .75
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Serial Number .406
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Service Station Procedures . 279
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Setting the Clock .198 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All
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Wheel Drive) .303
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Indicator .72
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System Message .85
Torque Distribution ............................
Monitor . 83, 303
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 295
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Shif t Lock Release .298
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Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 360, 362
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .376
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Sound System .178
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Spare Tire .382
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Specif ications .408
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Speed Limiter .297
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Advanced Airbags .29 .............................
Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Dual-Stage Airbags .28
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Dual-Threshold Airbags . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator . 33, 66
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Starting the Engine .294
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .294
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With a Dead Battery . 389
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State Emissions Testing . 418
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 391
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .126
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 129
Index
INDEX
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