2015 Acura RDX engine overheat

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 319)
Flat Tire (P 321)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 335)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 327)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 339)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 333)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 342)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
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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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 272
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 333
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 333

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When each socket is bei ng used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not
exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 320
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 321
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 327
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 328
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 329
Jump Starting .................................... 330
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 332Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 333
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 335
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 335
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 336
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 337
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................... 337
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 338
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 339
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 341
Emergency Towing ........................... 342
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 343

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, re sume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAXMIN