2009 Acura RDX oil level

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
6.
7. 8.
9.
10.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
339
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.0 US qt (4.7
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
4.
3.
276
336
391
77
77
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
381
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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No.
No. Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 100 A
30 A
80 A
50 A
40 A
20 A
50 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
15 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A
Main Fuse
SH-AWD
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA Motor
ABS/VSA Fail Safe
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
Main Fan Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard
Electric Vacuum Pump
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
1
2
7.5 A
20 A LAF
Stop & Horn
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
IGPS Oil Level
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
Electric Vacuum Pump
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
Fuse Locations
390
Primary Fuse Box
Secondary Fuse Box
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
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....................................
Accessories .281
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .122
............
Accessory Power Sockets .154
................
Active Head Restraints .134
......................................
AcuraLink .237
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .337
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .272
.............
Adjusting the Sound .186,217
.....
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .119
........
Adjust Outside Temperature .74
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
..............
Air Conditioning System .160
.........................................
Usage .161
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .361
......................................
Antif reeze .340
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .64,305
...................................
Operation .305
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .122 ........................................
Armrests .135
..............................
Audio Antenna .355
................................
Audio System .168
............................
Auto Door Lock .101
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .109
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
..............
Automatic Transmission .293
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .396
...............
Checking Fluid Level .343
Driving with the Paddle
...................................
Shif ters .297
.......................................
Shif ting .293
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .293
................
Shif t Lever Positions .294
....................
Shif t Lock Release .296
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .220
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,381
............................
Jump Starting .377
..............................
Maintenance .366 ............................
Specif ications .397
..............................
Bef ore Driving .271
....................................
Belts,Seat.8,19
.........................
Beverage Holders .153
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.250
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .305
.............
Break-in, New Linings .272
....................
Bulb Replacement .350
...........................................
Fluid .345
.......................................
Parking .147
......
System Indicator (Red) .65,383
System Indicator
...........................
(Amber) .65,384
..........................
System Design .304
........................
Wear Indicators .304
.............................
Braking System .304
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .272
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .117
Index
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Keyless Lock....................
Acknowledgement .105
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .130
................................................
Keys .119
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .372
.......................................
Jack, Tire .372
................................
Jump Starting .377 ..................................
Maintenance .325
...........
Main Items and Sub Items .331
............................................
Minder .327
..................
Individual Map Lights .149
...............................
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 .143
.............................
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 .148
.......
Interior Light Dimming Time .96
........................................
Introduction .i .......................
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 .284,314
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .122
......................
Lockout Prevention .124 Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .122
........................
Childproof Door .124
.............
Console Compartment .155
............................
Fuel Fill Door .273
..................................
Glove Box .152
...............................
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 .396
.
Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) .287
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .283
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .287
Index
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Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .398
.....
Emissions Control Systems .403
....................
Emissions Testing .406
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .405
.............................
Tire Labeling .400
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation .401
.................
Temperature Gauge .73,76
..............
Temperature, Outside .73,74
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .50
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .232
.........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .274
................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .119
..........................
Time, Setting the .188
....................................
Tire Chains .365
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .371
.........................
Tire Inf ormation .398
...............................................
Tires .360
..............................
Air Pressure .361
........................................
Chains .365
.........................
Checking Wear .362
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .398
......................................
Inf lation .360 ..................................
Inspection .361
.....................................
Labeling .400
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator .69,307
..............................
Maintenance .362
......................
Pressure Monitor .308
..
Pressure Monitoring System .307
...................................
Replacing .363
......................................
Rotating .363
................................
Service Lif e .362
...........................................
Snow .364
....................
Specif ications .364,397
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .372
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .314
................
Emergency Wrecker .391
....
Equipment and Accessories .315
....................
Pre-Tow Checklist .318
.............................
Weight Limit .314
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .307
...............................
Indicator .69,307
Required Federal
............................
Explanation .401
.....................
Trailer Loading .314,315
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .319 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .343
...........................
Fluid Selection .344
..............
Identif ication Number .395
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .293
.....................................
Treadwear .362
.................................
Trip Meter .73,74
.........................
Turbo Boost Meter .71
..................................
Turn Signals .114
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .369
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .398
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .272
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .339
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .284
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .396
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .394
Index
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .312
.......................
Indicators .66,67,312
.............................
Vehicle Storage .368
.............................
Ventilation .163,164
.................................................
VIN .394
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .337
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .57
..................
Warranty Coverages .411
Washers, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .342
...................................
Operation .112
...........................................
Wheels .359
.............
Adjusting the Steering .119
............
Alignment and Balance .362
..............................
Wrench, Nut .372
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .140
................
Operating the Power .139
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .118
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .112 ...................................
Def roster .163
.....................................
Washers .342
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .356
...................................
Operation .112
....................................
Worn Tires .361
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .391
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