2015 Acura RDX wiper blades

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1 Lights/turn signals p. 33, 34
2 Brightness control p. 33
3 Wipers/washers p. 35
4 Cruise control p. 88
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition p. 67
7 Audio controls p. 45
8 Instrument panel p. 23
Multi-information display p. 26
9 INFO buttons p. 26
SEL/RESET button p. 26
10 Power window switches p. 31
Door lock switches p. 30
Door mirror controls p. 40
11 Hood release handle p. 105
12 Fuel fill door handle p. 90
13 Driving Position Memory System
(DPMS) buttons p. 41
14 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 87
Power tailgate button* p. 29
15 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 83
VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
1
45961012
7283
11
13
1415
*if equipped
Multi-View Rear Camera ................. 89
Refueling ............................................. 90
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ....91
Keyless Access Remote Battery
Strength ............................................... 91
Jump Starting ...................................... 91
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 92
Overheating ....................................... 93
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 94
Emergency Towing ............................ 94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .................................................. 95
Changing a Flat Tire .......................... 96
Fuse Locations ................................... 99
MAINTENANCE ............................ 102
Safety Precautions ........................... 102
Maintenance Minder™ .................... 103
Under the Hood ................................ 105
Engine Oil ......................................... 106
Engine Coolant ................................ 108
Transmission Fluid .......................... 109Window Washer Fluid ....................
109
Checking the Battery ....................... 110
Air Conditioning ............................... 110
Changing Wiper Blades .................... 111
Tire Information ............................... 112
Tire Labeling ...................................... 115
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............... 116
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation ....................................... 118
Testing of Readiness Codes ............ 119
SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 120
CLIENT INFORMATION ............... 121
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................... 121
Contact Us ......................................... 122
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside
Assistance .......................................... 123
Warranty Coverages ........................ 123
V OICE COMMAND INDEX ......... 124
INDEX ............................................. 131
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient
space. Move
back.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched,
or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to
warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
NOTICE
Rear WiperWhen you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
1 INT: Intermittent
2 ON: Continuous wipe
3 OFF
4 Washer
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment
(driver’s seat only) Seat-back angle
adjustment
Lumbar support
adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING

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Checking the Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting the battery, see page 91.
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers
recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and certified
technicians (SAE Standard J2845).
Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle. New replacement mobile air conditioning
evaporators must be certified (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment. To avoid refrigerant from venting,
never replace the evaporator with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is flammable and can be
ignited during servicing if proper procedures are not followed.
NOTICE
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the
lock tab up with a flat-tip screwdriver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling
the tabbed end out.
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that
has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from
the bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit in
the indent of the wiper blade.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then
push down the lock tab.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the
driver side.
Lock tab
Blade
Top Retainer
Blade
Indent
Tab
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE

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Main Setup Screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on the Main Setup screen.
On-screen CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available on-screen voice commands are highlighted in blue when you press the
Talk button.
• Next (or Down)
• Previous (or Up)
• Return
• OK (excluding Startup Confirmation screen)
• Delete
•
Brightness up
• Brightness down
• Brightness minimum/min.
• Brightness maximum/max.
• Contrast up
• Contrast down
• Contrast minimum/min.
• Contrast maximum/max.
• Black level up
• Black level down •
Black level minimum/min.
• Black level maximum/max.
• Volume up
• Volume down
• Volume minimum/min.
• Volume maximum/max.
• Volume off
• Interface dial feedback off
• Interface dial feedback auto
• Interface dial feedback on
INDEX
ABS indicator ................................................... 24
AC button ........................................................ 43
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 71
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ....................... 77
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ... 123
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 9
Airbags .............................................................. 9
Advanced Airbags ........................................ 9
Airbag Care ................................................. 14
Airbag System Components ....................13
Airbag System Indicators .......................... 11
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 9
Important Facts About Your Airbags ...... 11
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ............... 12
Side Airbags ................................................ 10
Side Airbag Off indicator ......................... 25
Side Curtain Airbags ................................. 10
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) indicator ................ 24
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 86
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) indicator ..... 24
Audio Operation ............................................ 45
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 46
Audio Commands .................................... 127
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 45
Bluetooth® Audio ..................................... 58
Compact Disc (CD) ................................... 52
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 48
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................. 62
iPod® .......................................................... 54
Pandora® ................................................... 60
Song By Voice™ Commands ................. 129
Steering Wheel Controls ......................... 46
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 45
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 56
XM® Radio ................................................. 50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........40
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 45
AWD indicator ................................................. 24
Battery .......................................................... 110
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................... 58
Bluetooth® Audio Commands .................... 128
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ........................ 63
Cellular Phone Commands .................... 129
Making a Call ....................................... 65, 69
Pairing a Phone .................................. 64, 68
Phonebook .......................................... 65, 69
SMS Text Messaging .......................... 66, 70
Speed Dial .............................. 65, 66, 69, 70
Voice Command Tips ................................ 67
Brake Assist System ....................................... 86
Brake system indicator ........................... 23, 24
Braking ........................................................... 86Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............
86
Brake Assist System ................................. 86
Foot Brake .................................................. 86
Parking Brake ............................................ 86
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Cargo Lights .................................................... 34
Cellular Phone Commands ......................... 129
Changing a Flat Tire ....................................... 96
Changing Fuses ............................................. 101
Changing Wiper Blades ................................. 111
Charging system indicator ............................ 23
Checking the Battery ................................... 110
Childproof Door Locks .................................. 30
Child Safety ..................................................... 15
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 30
Protecting Child Passengers .................... 15
Protecting Infants ..................................... 16
Protecting Larger Children ..................... 20
Protecting Smaller Children .................... 17
Child Seat ......................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether ................ 20
Installing with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .. 19
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 17
Client Information ........................................ 121
Contact Us ................................................ 122
Frequently Asked Questions ................. 121
Roadside Assistance ................................ 123
Warranty Coverages ............................... 123
Climate Control ............................................. 43
Climate Control Commands ....................... 126
Clock ........................................................... 44
Color Information Display ............................ 47
Compact Disc (CD) ......................................... 52
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................. 127
Contact Us ..................................................... 122
Cruise Control ................................................ 88
Cruise Control indicators .............................. 25
Customized Settings ...................................... 27
Detour ............................................................ 77
Door Operation .............................................. 30
Door/tailgate open indicator ........................ 25
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 116
Driving ............................................................ 78
Before Starting the Engine ..................... 83
Braking ....................................................... 86
Changing the Power Mode ..................... 83
Exterior Checks .......................................... 78
Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ......... 79
Interior Checks ........................................... 78
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 85
Shifting ....................................................... 84

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CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Driving Position Memory System ................ 41
Electric Power Steering indicator .................24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................ 87
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 94
Emergency Towing ......................................... 94
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ................... 99
Engine Coolant ............................................. 108
Engine Oil ...................................................... 106
Engine Specifications ................................... 120
Engine Start/Stop button ............................. 83
Entering a Destination ................................... 75
EPS indicator .................................................... 24
ESC ............................................................ 87
Fan speed ......................................................... 43
FAQs .......................................................... 121
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 76
Flat Tire ........................................................... 96
Floor Mats ....................................................... 39
Fluids .......................................................... 120
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
FM/AM Radio .................................................. 48
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 127
Foot Brake ....................................................... 86
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 121
Front Airbags ..................................................... 9
Front Wipers .................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................ 90
Fuel Specifications ........................................ 120
Fuse Locations ................................................ 99
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ............. 99
Inspecting and Changing Fuses .............101
Interior Fuse Box .................................... 100
Gararge Opener ............................................. 42
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 62
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Commands .. 127
Hazard indicator .............................................. 25
Hazard Warning button ................................... 2
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................ 35
Head Restraints .............................................. 38
Home Address ................................................. 75
HomeLink® ..................................................... 42
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 25
Instrument Panel ............................................ 23
Condition Indicators ................................. 24
Malfunction Indicators ............................. 23
On/Off Indicators ..................................... 25
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 74
Interior Fuse Box .......................................... 100
iPod® ........................................................... 54
iPod® Commands ......................................... 128
Jump Starting .................................................. 91
Keyless Access Remote Battery ................... 91Keyless Access System ..................................
28
Keyless Access System indicator ..................24
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-compatible child seat ....................... 18
Light Bulbs ...................................................... 120
Lights ........................................................... 33
Brightness Control ................................... 33
Cargo Lights .............................................. 34
Exterior Lights ........................................... 33
Interior Lights ............................................ 34
Lights indicators .............................................. 25
Lock Tab ........................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 23
Low tire pressure indicator ............................25
Maintenance .................................................. 102
Air Conditioning ...................................... 110
Changing Wiper Blades ........................... 111
Checking the Battery .............................. 110
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Fluids ......................................................... 120
Maintenance Minder™ .......................... 103
Opening the Hood .................................. 105
Resetting the Engine Oil Life ................. 107
Safety Precautions .................................. 102
Service Codes .......................................... 103
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Under the Hood ....................................... 105
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
Maintenance Minder™ ............................... 103
Making a Call ............................................ 65, 69
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 23
Map Legend ............................................... 73, 76
Master Door Lock Switch ............................. 30
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 80
Mirrors ........................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .. 40
Power Door Mirrors .................................. 41
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ......................... 41
Moonroof ......................................................... 32
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera .............................. 89
Navigation ....................................................... 72
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................. 77
Detour ......................................................... 77
Entering a Destination ............................. 75
Find Nearest Place .................................... 76
Home Address ............................................ 75
Interface Dial Feedback ........................... 74
Map Legend ......................................... 73, 76
Navigation Commands .......................... 124
Place Category ........................................... 76
Routing ........................................................ 76
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 72Street Address ............................................
75
System Volume.......................................... 74
Voice Command Tips ................................ 72
Voice Recognition Tutor .......................... 74
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 34
Opening the Hood ........................................ 105
Overheating .................................................... 93
Pairing a Phone ........................................ 64, 68
Pandora® ......................................................... 60
Pandora® Commands .................................. 128
Parking Brake .................................................. 86
Parking brake indicator .................................. 24
Passenger Airbag Off indicator .....................12
Phone Commands ........................................ 129
Phone Operation ...................................... 63, 67
Phonebook ................................................ 65, 69
Place Category ................................................ 76
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 41
Power Moonroof ............................................. 32
Power Tailgate ................................................. 29
Power Windows .............................................. 31
Radiator ........................................................... 93
Radio ........................................................... 45
Readiness Codes
............................................ 119
Rear Camera ................................................... 89
Rear Seats ........................................................ 39
Rear Window Defogger ................................ 43
Rear Wiper ....................................................... 36
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 40
Refueling .......................................................... 90
Fuel Information ....................................... 90
How to Refuel ........................................... 90
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 28
Remote Transmitter Battery ......................... 91
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 22
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .............................. 41
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 123
Routing ............................................................ 76
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 4
Important Handling Information ............. 3
Important Safety Information .................. 3
Important Safety Precautions .................. 3
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 22
Safety Messages .......................................... 4
Safety Label Locations ................................... 21
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts ............................ 5
Seat Belt Inspection .................................... 6
Seat belt reminder .................................... 24
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ........... 8
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43Seats
............................................................ 37
Adjusting the Front Seat .......................... 37
Adjusting the Head Restraints ............... 38
Rear Seats .................................................. 39
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 85
Setting the Clock ........................................... 44
Shifting ........................................................... 84
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................... 92
Side Airbag Off indicator ............................... 25
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................... 10
SMS Text Messaging ................................ 66, 70
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 129
Sound ........................................................... 46
Specifications ................................................ 120
Speed Dial ................................... 65, 66, 69, 70
SRS indicator ................................................... 24
Steering Wheel ............................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................ 40
Steering Wheel Controls ................... 46, 72
Street Address ................................................. 75
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ..... 24
SYNC button .................................................. 43
System message indicator ............................ 25
System Volume ............................................... 74
Text Messaging ......................................... 66, 70
Tire Information ............................................ 112
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 116
Inflation Guidelines ................................ 112
Inspection Guidelines ............................. 112
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 113
Tire and Wheel Replacement ................ 113
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 115
Tire Labeling ............................................. 115
Tire Service Life ........................................ 114
Tire Specifications ................................... 120
Tire Terminology ...................................... 115
Wear Indicators ....................................... 113
Winter Tires .............................................. 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................... 95, 118
Total Luxury Care .......................................... 123
Towing ........................................................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................................. 82
Pre-tow Checklist ..................................... 82
Tongue Load .............................................. 82
Towing Load Limits .................................. 82
TPMS indicator ................................................ 24
Traffic ............................................................ 77
Transmission Fluid ....................................... 109
Troubleshooting ............................................ 121
Turn Signal ...................................................... 34
Turn Signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 105
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................ 28, 30

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