344Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura RDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.:
4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)
*1
4,982 lbs (2,260 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.:
2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,190 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.:
2,293 lbs (1,040 kg)
*1
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg)
*1
6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,940 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)
Lubricant Type
ND-OIL8
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
60AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake FluidHeadlights (High Beams)
60W (HB3)
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)
*
55W (H11)
*
Fog Lights
*1
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Front Side Marker Lights 5W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker/Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Taillights 3CP
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
High-Mount Brake Light
16W
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Cargo Area Lights
5W
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
LED
Ceiling Light
8W
Door Courtesy Lights 2CP
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light 1.4W
Foot Light
LED
Center Pocket Light LED
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
Index
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Index
Index
Numbers4WD.......................................................... 253AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 259
Accessories and Modifications ................ 266
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 148
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 282
Engine Oil ............................................... 277
Washer ................................................... 286
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 277
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 142
Front Seats.............................................. 136
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 141
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 85
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 152
Changing the Mode................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 153
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode.... ............... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode ................................ 154
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 152 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 312
Air Pressure ....................................... 302, 345
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 41
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 167
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 142
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 158
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 166
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Error Messages ........................................ 187
General Information ................................ 190
iPod® ....................................................... 174
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 179
Pandora ®................................................. 177
Reactivating............................................. 160 Recommended CDs ................................. 191
Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 160
Theft Protection ...................................... 160
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 159
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Audio/Information Display ...................... 162
Authorized Manuals ................................ 353
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Customize ................................................. 92
Automatic Lighting .................................. 123
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Creeping ................................................. 243
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Kickdown ................................................ 243
Operating the Shift Lever................... 14, 245
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 330
Shifting ................................................... 244
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 86
AWD .......................................................... 253
BBattery ...................................................... 310
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 333
Jump Starting .......................................... 328
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
357
Index
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside..................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 304
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 136
Driving ...................................................... 227
Automatic Transmission .......................... 243
Braking ................................................... 257
Cruise Control ........................................ 248
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 238
Shifting Gear .......................................... 244
Starting the Engine ................................. 240
Driving Position Memory System ............ 130
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312EElapsed Time.............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 335
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 251
Emergency ................................................ 340
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 349
Engine ....................................................... 346
Coolant .................................................. 282
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Oil .......................................................... 277
Starting................................................... 240 Engine Coolant
......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 331
Temperature Gauge .................................. 82
Engine Oil ................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 69, 333
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 74, 335
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 134
FFeatures..................................................... 157
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 284
Brake....................................................... 285
Engine Coolant........................................ 282
Windshield Washer.................................. 286 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................ 258
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Fuel ...................................................... 15, 263
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 265
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 15, 264
Message.................................................. 334
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 15, 264
Fuses .......................................................... 337
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 339
Locations......................................... 337, 338
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 263
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 82
362Index
UUnlocking the Doors................................... 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................. 10, 104
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 158, 159
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 193VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 346
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 251
Off Button ............................................... 252
Off Indicator .............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 251
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 277, 345
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 251WWallpaper.................................................. 184
Warning and Information Messages ......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 333
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 351
Watts ......................................................... 344
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 306
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 322
Window Washers ...................................... 126
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 286 Switch ..................................................... 126
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 115
Windshield ................................................ 126
Cleaning ................................................. 316
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 153
Washer Fluid ........................................... 286
Wiper Blades ........................................... 297
Wipers and Washers................................ 126
Winter Tires .............................................. 309
Snow Tires .............................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 297
Front ....................................................... 126
Rear ........................................................ 127
WMA ................................................. 171, 179
Worn Tires ................................................ 301
XXM® Radio ................................................ 169