2015 Acura RDX spark plugs

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Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•  To reduce  the possibility  of fire  or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and  flames 
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags,  towels, or other  flammable  objects under  the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on. Press the info button to change displays.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*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 i\
ndustrial soot and pollution from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A•Replace engine oi l*1
B•Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter•Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary•Check parking brake adjustment•Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boot s•Inspect suspension components•Inspect driveshaft boots•Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)•Inspect all uid levels and condition of uid s•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 tra iler, repl ace ever y 60,000 mi les/100,000 km .
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1
•Rotate tires
2
•Replace air cleaner element*2
•Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
•Inspect drive belt
3
•Replace transmission and transfer uid*
4•Replace spark plugs•Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*4
•Inspect valve clearance
5
•Replace engine coolant
6
•Replace rear differential uid*
System
message
indicator
Main
itemSub item
Maintenance Minder

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*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 i\
ndustrial soot and pollution from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A
•Replace engine oi l*1
B•Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter•Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary•Check parking brake adjustment•Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boot s•Inspect suspension components•Inspect driveshaft boots•Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)•Inspect all uid levels and condition of uid s•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 tra iler, repl ace ever y 60,000 mi les/100,000 km .
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
•Rotate tires
2•Replace air cleaner element*2
•Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
•Inspect drive belt
3
•Replace transmission and transfer uid*
4•Replace spark plugs•Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*4
•Inspect valve clearance
5
•Replace engine coolant
6•Replace rear differential uid*
•  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.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using
the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow
it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Engine oil
fill cap Brake 
fluid 
(black cap)
Automatic
transmission
fluid  dipstick 
(yellow loop)
Washer 
fluid 
(blue cap) Battery
Engine coolant
reservoir
Radiator cap
Engine oil
dipstick (orange
loop)

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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
de Turn Si gnal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
P
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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
P
C
3
s
t
h
g
i
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
*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
3
s
t
h
g
i
l
l
i
a
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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