2015 Acura RDX oil type

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SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
followinstructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•  The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When  you operate a  vehicle with the tailgate  open, airflow can pull exhaust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a
moderate to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe
enough  to inflate  the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
•  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
WARNING

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CLIENT INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Vehicle Light Bulbs
Engine and Fuel Fluids
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
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(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
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Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
Automatic Transmis\Dsion Fluid
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Duid*
Transfer Assembl\b Flu\Did*
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tr\Fansmission F\fuid AT\FF DW- \b
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.\b )
SpecifedAcura A\f\f Whee\f Driv\Fe F\fuid (DPSF)
Ca pacit yC hange\b .32 US qt (\b.25 )
SpecifedAcura Hypoid Gear \FOi\f HGO- \b
Ca pacit yC hange0 .43 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan tRecommended·Genuine Acura Mot\For Oi\f 0W-20
·API Premium-grade \F0W-20 detergent oi \f
Capacity Change
4.23 US qt (4.0 )
Change
inc\fuding
f\fter 4.55 US qt (4.3
)
SpecifedAcura Long-Life Ant\Fi freeze/Coo\fant Type\F2
Ratio 50/50 with disti\f\fe\Fd water
Capacity\b.75 US ga\f (6.6 )\F
(change inc\fuding the remaining 0.\b93 US ga\f (0.73 ) in the re\Fserve tank )
Tire
Regu\fa r Size
P235/60R\b8 \b02V
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m2])33 (23
0 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e Size
T\b65/90R\b7 \b05M
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m
2])60 (42
0 [4.2])
Whee\f Size Regu\fa
r \b8 x 7.5J
Compact Spar e\b7 x 4T
Brake Flui dSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\Frake F\fuid DOT 3
*not app\ficab\fe to \Fa\f\f mode\fs
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.\F5 )
Canada: 5.\b US qt (4.8\F5 )
SPECIFICATIONS
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
de Turn Si gnal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
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Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
de Turn Si gnal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
P
C
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l
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T
Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
Tires
Automatic Transmis\Dsion Flui d
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Duid *
Transfer Assembl\b Flu\Did*
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tr\Fansmission F\fuid AT\FF DW- \b
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.\b )
Specife d Acura A\f\f Whee\f Driv\Fe F\fuid (DPSF)
Ca pacit yC hange\b .32 US qt (\b.25 )
Specife d Acura Hypoid Gear \FOi\f HGO- \b
Ca pacit yC hange0 .43 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Recommended ·Genuine Acura Mot\For Oi\f 0W-20
·API Premium-grade \F0W-20 detergent oi
\f
Capacity Change
4.23 US qt (4.0 )
Change
inc\fuding
f\fter 4.55 US qt (4.3
)
Specifed Acura Long-Life Ant\Fi freeze/Coo\fant Type\F2
Ratio 50/50 with disti\f\fe\Fd water
Capacity \b.75 US ga\f (6.6 )\F
(change
inc\fuding the remaining 0.\b93 US ga\f
(0.73 ) in the re\Fserve tank )
Tire
Regu\fa rSizeP235/60R\b8 \b02VPressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e Size
T\b65/90R\b7 \b05M
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m
2])60 (42
0 [4.2])
Whee\f SizeRegu\fa r\b8 x 7.5 JCompact Spar e\b7 x 4T
Brake FluidSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\Frake F\fuid DOT 3
*not app\ficab\fe to \Fa\f\f mode\fs
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.\F5 )
Ca
nada: 5.\b US qt (4.8\F5 )
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How  do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 44. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why  doesn’t the vehicle start  when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is  the AUTO setting  on my headlight lever? 
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Only  the driver’s  door unlocks  when I shift to Park (P). Can  all doors unlock? 
A: You can change door lock or unlock settings in the multi-information display
using the Customize Settings menus. See page 27.
Q: Why  won’t the driver’s  door unlock  when I grab the door handle,  even though  the 
keyless  access remote is  within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery  was disconnected  or went  dead,  the  audio system is  asking for a 
code.  Where  do I find  this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I  operate Pandora  through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode is
selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible  with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
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