2013 Acura RDX fuel pump

15Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 252)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P 248)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 253)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
(P 263)
a
Pull the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 US gal (60.5 L)

263Driving
RefuelingFuel Information■
Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
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Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today ’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit My Acura at owners.acura.com In
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
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Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 US gal (60.5 liters)Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICEWe recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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uuRefueling uHow to Refuel
Driving
How to Refuel
1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Pull on the fuel fill door release handle
under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
u The fuel fill door opens.
4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a
release of air, wait until this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.
5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
6. Insert the filler nozzle fully.
u When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically. This leaves space
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands
with a change in the temperature.
7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,
tightening it until you hear it click at least
once.
u Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1How to Refuel
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
If the fuel filler nozzle keeps turning off when the
tank is not full, there may be a problem with the
pump's fuel vapor recovery system. Try filling at
another pump. If this does not fix the problem,
consult a dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Pull
CapCap
Holder

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uuMaintenance Minder
TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
Continued
Maintenance
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Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
*
4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
*
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Interior Fuse BoxFuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Option
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
10 A
8
Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
15 A
9
Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11
Moonroof
20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 15 A
13
Washer Main
15 A
14 Seat Heaters 15 A
15
Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
10 A
16 − −
17
−
−
18 − −
19
ACC
7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23
Rear Wiper
10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25
−
−
26 Audio Amp 20 A
27
Accessory Power Socket (Front)
15 A
28 − −
29
ODS
7.5 A
30 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
31
Smart
10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33
Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)
15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35
Illumination
7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37
−
−
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
40 TPMS 7.5 A
41
Door Lock
20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43
Rear Right Side Power Window
20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45
Rear Left Side Power
Window
20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps

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
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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