2016 Acura RDX traction control

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DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to
Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not  overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,  or 
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.

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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 49. 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 Vehicle Settings menu (see page 29), or using the SETTINGS button
(see page 48).
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 port. 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.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Contact Us
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client Relations/Services.
U.S. owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 922-8729
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•  Vehicle Identification Number
• Date  of purchase
•  Odometer reading  of your  vehicle
•  Your name, address, and  telephone number
•  A  detailed  description  of the problem
• Name  of the  dealer  who sold  the vehicle  to you
Q: Every 
time I press  the Talk button,  the system  gives me voice prompts.  Can I  turn 
these  off?*
A: Press the SETTINGS button. Use the interface dial to select System Settings, and
then Voice Prompt. Select Off.
Q: Why can’t I select  an item using the interface dial?*
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find  the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
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Navigation Commands (continued)
Find Place Commands
•  Find nearest (specify place):
Fuel and auto
Acura dealer
Gas station
Auto parts & electronics
Auto repair & maintenance
Car wash & detailing
Motorcycle dealer
Other car dealer
Roadside assistance
Banking center
ATM and bank
AT M
Bank
Check cashing
Currency exchange
Community
Business
City hall
Civic center
Convention center
Court house
Higher education
Library
Post office
School
Emergency room
Hospital
Police station
Veterinarian
Lodging
Bed & breakfast
Hotel
Resort
Recreation
Amusement park
Golf course
Historical monument
Marina
Movie theater
Museum
Park Performing arts
Sports complex
Tourist attraction
Restaurant
American restaurant
Californian restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Coffee shop
Continental restaurant
Fast food
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Korean restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Pizza
Seafood restaurant
Thai restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
Other restaurant
Shopping
Shopping area
Accessory store
Book store
Clothing store
Grocery store
Home improvement store
Mall
Office supply store
Pharmacy
Pet food store
Sewing store
Shoe store
Sporting goods store
Toy store
Travel center
Airport Navigation Commands (continued)
Find Place Commands (continued)
•  Find nearest (specify place):
Automobile club
Bus station
Camping
Commuter rail station
Ferry terminal
Named place
Park & ride
Parking garage Parking lot
Rental car agency
Rest area
Ski area
Tourist information center
Train station
Travel agency
Truck stop

Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Climate control automatic*
•  Climate control on*
•  Climate control off*
•  Air conditioner on*
•  Air conditioner off*
•  Climate control defrost on*
•  Climate control defrost off*
•  Rear defrost on*
•  Rear defrost off*
•  Climate control fresh air
•  Climate control recirculate
•  Climate control sync on*
•  Climate control sync off*
•  Climate control vent
•  Climate control bi-level
•  Climate control  floor
•  Climate control  floor and defrost
•  Fan speed up
•  Fan speed down
•  Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7) • 
Fan automatic
•  Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to
87°F / 15 to 29 °C)
•  Driver temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87°F / 15 to 29 °C)
•  Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87°F / 15 to 29 °C)
•  Temperature up
•  Temperature down
•  Driver temperature up
•  Driver temperature down
•  Passenger temperature up
•  Passenger temperature down
•  Temperature max heat
•  Temperature max cool
•  Driver temperature max heat
•  Driver temperature max cool
•  Passenger temperature max heat
•  Passenger temperature max cool
* These commands  toggle the function  on and  off, so the 
command may not match  your intended action.