2011 Acura RDX technical specifications

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
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61
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink
®, and other convenience items
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163
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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351
Driving (engine and transmission operation)
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371
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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409
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
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453
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
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477
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)
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493
Index
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INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Contents
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The diagrams in this section give you
the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle's tires and
emissions control systems.Identification Numbers
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478
Specifications
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480
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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482
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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482
Treadwear
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482
Traction
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482
Temperature
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483
Tire Labeling
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484
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
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485
Emissions Controls
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487
The Clean Air Act
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487
Crankcase Emissions Control System
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487
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
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487
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
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488
Exhaust Emissions
Controls
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488
Replacement Parts
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488 Three Way Catalytic
Converter
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489
Emissions Testing
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490
Technical Information
477
Technical Information
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LightsHeadlights High12 V－60 W (HB3)
Low
ꭧ
12 V －35 W (D2S)
Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V －24/2.2 CP (Amber)
Front fog lights 12 V －55 W (H11)
Front side marker lights 12 V －3CP
Rear turn signal lights 12 V －21 W
Brake/Taillights (in fenders) 12 V －21/5 W
Taillights (in tailgate) 12 V －3CP
Back-up lights 12 V －21 W
Rear side marker lights 12 V －2CP
License plate lights 12 V －3CP
High-mount brake light 12 V －16 W
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights 12 V －4CP
Rear ceiling light 12 V －8W
Glove box light 14 V －1.4 W
Console compartment light 14 V －1.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V －2W
Door courtesy lights 12 V －2CP
Cargo area light 12 V －5W
ꭧ : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Air ConditioningRefrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 15.9－17.6 oz (450 －500 g)
Lubricant type SP-10BatteryCapacity12 V－52 AH/5 HR
12 V －65 AH/20 HRFusesInterior See page 473 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
Under-hood See page 474 or the fuse box
covers.AlignmentToe-in Front 0.0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0.10 in (2.5 mm)
Camber Front 0 ° 10’
Rear －1°
Caster Front 2 ° 57’TiresSize Front/Rear P235/55R18 99V
Spare T165/80D17 104M
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Specifications
481
Technical Information
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Storing Your Vehicle
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451
Sun Visor
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157
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ™
(SH-AWD
®) System
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384
Supplemental Restraint System
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10, 24
Servicing
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34
SRS Indicator
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32, 65
System Components
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24
System Messages
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79
T
Tachometer
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73
Tailgate
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128
Opening the
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128
Open Monitor
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12
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in
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433
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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453
Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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482
Emissions Control Systems
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487 Three Way Catalytic
Converter
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489
Tire Labeling
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484
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
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485
Temperature, Outside
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76
Tensioners, Seat Belts
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22
Tether Anchorage Points
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51
Theft Protection, Radio
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292
Three Way Catalytic Converter
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489
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
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122
Time, Setting the
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293
Tire Chains
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449
Tire, How to Change a Flat
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455
Tire Information
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484
Tire Labeling
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484
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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390, 485
Low Tire Pressure Indicator.....
71
Tire Pressure Monitor
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78, 391
Tires
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444
Air Pressure
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445
Chains
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449 Checking Wear
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445
Compact Spare
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454
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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482
Inflation
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444
Inspection
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445
Labeling
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484
Maintenance
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446
Pressure Monitoring System
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390
Replacing
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447
Rotating
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447
Snow
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448
Specifications
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481
Tools, Tire Changing
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455
To Play the Radio
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174
Towing A Trailer
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397
Emergency Wrecker
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475
Equipment and Accessories
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399
Trailer Towing Tips
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401
Weight Limit
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397
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
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390
Required Federal Explanation
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485
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