2008 Acura RDX turn signal bulb

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
This indicator has three f unctions: This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
1.
2.
3. 312
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234
115
116 348350
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Open the hood. Remove the
socket f rom the headlight
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise. Open the hood. Remove the
socket f rom the headlight
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
2.
3. 1.
2.
4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
348
BULB
SOCKET SOCKET BULB
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Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight, turn signal or rear side
marker.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Open the tailgate.
Remove the two bolt covers on the
rear pillar by prying on the bottom
edge with a flat-tip screwdriver.
Remove the bolts with a Phillips-
head screwdriver, and remove the
light assembly f rom the rear pillar.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the light assembly cover.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
2. 4.
5.
3.
1.
5.
6.
7.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
350
COVERS
BULB SOCKET
BOLTS
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Reinstall the high-mount brake
light assembly into the tailgate.
Tighten the two screws and
reinstall the covers.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise. 6.
5.
7.
3.
4.
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ight
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Light Bulb
Maint enance
353
SOCKET
BULB
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
397
Air Conditioning
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
12 V 60 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12 V65 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
5W
4CP
8W
16 W
3CP
2CP
21 W
3CP
21/5 W
21 W
3CP
55 W
12 V
12 V 2 CP Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.0in(0mm)
0.10 in (2.5 mm) 0°10’1°
2°57’
Size
Pressure P235/55R18 99V
T165/80D17 104M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front fog lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights (in fenders)
Taillights (in tailgate)
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Rear ceiling light
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights
Door courtesy lights
Cargo area light See page389or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page390or the fuse box
covers.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
: (HB3)
(D2S)
High
Low
(Amber)
(H11)
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .349
..............................
Brake Lights .350
.................................
Fog Lights .351
................
Front Parking Lights .348
........
Front Side Marker Lights .348
.................................
Headlights .347
.........
High-mount Brake Light .352
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .350
............................
Specif ications .397
............................
Taillights .349,350
............
Turn Signal Lights .348,350
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .347,351
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharged
............................................
Type .347
............................
Capacities Chart .396
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
..............................................
Cargo .283
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .158
..........................
Cargo Area Light .151
.................................
Cargo Hooks .287
......................................
Cargo Net .287
.............................
Carrying Cargo .283 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .223
..........................
CD Changer .173,196
CD Changer Error
...................................
Messages .226
................................
Ceiling Lights .149
........................
Certif ication Label .394
.................................
Chains, Tires .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .371
.................................
Changing Oil .338
........................................
How to .338
......................................
When to .327
...
Charging System Indicator .63,381
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .291
.....................................
Child Saf ety .35
..............................
Booster Seats .53
.............................
Child Seats .35,43
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .39
..........................................
Inf ants .40
............................
Large Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .45
......................
Risks with Airbags .36
.............................
Small Children .41
.........................................
Tethers .50
...........................
Warning Labels .37
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .36 .................................
Child Seats .35,43
.........................................
LATCH .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
................
Childproof Door Locks .124
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .354
....................
Client Service Of f ice .410
..............
Climate Control Sensors .167
...............
Climate Control System .160
..............................................
Clock .188
...................................
Coin Holder .157
........................
CO in the Exhaust .403
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .292
......................
Compact Spare Tire .370
.................
Console Compartment .156
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .410
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .340
....................................
Checking .277
.........................
Proper Solution .340
.............
Temperature Gauge .73,76
............................
Courtesy Lights .151
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .403
................
Cruise Control Indicator .67
............
Cruise Control Operation .234
Index
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CONT INUED
GaugesEngine Coolant .....................
Temperature .73,76
...............................................
Fuel .71
.................................
Tachometer .71
.....................
Turbo Boost Meter .71
...............................
Speedometer .71
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .293
......................................
Glove Box .153
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) .315
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .347
..................................
Hanger Bars .287
......
HandsFreeLink
, Bluetooth.252
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .118
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .347
.........
Daytime Running Lights .116
..................
High Beam Indicator .67
High-Intensity Discharge
......................................
Lamp .347
.........................
Reminder Tone .114
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .347 .................................
Turning on .114
.............
Headlight Auto Of f Timer .98
............................
Head Restraints .133
.............................
Heated Mirrors .145
.................................
Heaters, Seat .139
..........................
High Beam Lever .114
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .247
.......................
Hood, Opening the .275
...........................................
Horn.4,111
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .394
Ignition
............................................
Keys .119
.........................................
Switch .122
............
Timing Control System .404
......................
Immobilizer System .121
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .64,305
.......................
A/T Temperature .63
...................
Brake (Amber) .65,385
.........................
Brake (Red) .65,383
................
Charging System .63,381 .............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
.....................................
Fog Light .68
...................................
High Beam .67
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure .63,381
.....................................
Lights On .68
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS .69,307
..................
Maintenance Minder .70
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f .32
..................
Security System .68,233
......................................
SH-AWD .68
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .31,64
.........................................
SRS .31,63
.........................
System Message .70
.
TPMS, Low Tire Pressure .69,307
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .67
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .66,312
....................
VSA Activation .67,312
Index
INDEX
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Keyless Lock....................
Acknowledgement .105
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .130
................................................
Keys .119
.......................
Label, Certif ication .394
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .114
........................
Language Selection .87
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .45
.................................
Lighting Setup .95
Interior Light Dimming .........................................
Time .96
.........
Headlight Auto Of f Timer .98
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .347
.......................................
Indicator .62
.......................................
Parking .114
................................
Turn Signal .114
....................................
Load Limits .284
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .122
......................
Lockout Prevention .124 Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .122
........................
Childproof Door .124
.............
Console Compartment .156
............................
Fuel Fill Door .273
..................................
Glove Box .153
...............................
Power Door .123
......................................
Tailgate .125
........................
Low Coolant Level .277
................................
Lower Anchors .45
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,381
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...............................
Indicator .69,307
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .369
.
Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) .287
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .283
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .287
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .372
.......................................
Jack, Tire .372
................................
Jump Starting .377 ..................................
Maintenance .325
...........
Main Items and Sub Items .331
............................................
Minder .327
..................
Individual Map Lights .150
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .40
......................................
Inf ant Seats .40
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .360
........
Recommended Pressures .361
....................................
INFO Button .72
.................................
Inside Mirror .144
.............................
Inspection, Tire .361
....................
Installing a Child Seat .44
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .117
..............
Instruments and Controls .59
.....................................
Intercooler .355
.................................
Interf ace Dial .189
...............................
Interior Lights .149
.......
Interior Light Dimming Time .96
........................................
Introduction .i
Index
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