2015 Acura RDX engine

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
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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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
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, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking 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 tailgat e open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. 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.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
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 immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
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.

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 335
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine does
not start. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 351●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects.
Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more,
and wait for it to co ol down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 336
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 335

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
AWD (All-Wheel
Drive) with
Intelligent
Control System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the AWD with intelligent control
system.
●Blinks when the AWD with
intelligent control system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - the engine drives
only the front wheels in this state. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - the engine drives
only the front wheels in this state. Stop in a
safe place, shift to
(P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the indicator
does not stop blinking, take your vehicle to
a dealer.
2 AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with
Intelligent Control System* P. 253
* Not available on all models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 337
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indica tors and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 291—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the lights are
on, a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when someon e is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 336
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 286
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2Customized Features P. 87
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.Stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
Canadian models
Models with AWD