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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
ModelAcura RDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)*1
4,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2
Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2
Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg)*1
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2
Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg)*1
6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2
Canada:2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
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Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
Headlights (High Beams)LED
Headlights (Low Beams) LED
Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights/
Daytime running light LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Rear Side Marker/Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light5W
Cargo Area Lights 5W
Vanity Mirror Lights1.4W
Interior Lights
Map LightsLED
Ceiling Light 8W
Door Courtesy Lights2CP
Console Compartment Light 1.4W
Glove Box Light1.4W
Center Pocket Light LED
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
Accessories and Modifications ................ 338
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 174
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 79, 284
Additives Coolant .................................................. 354
Engine Oil ............................................... 349
Washer ................................................... 358
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 349
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Head Restraints ....................................... 164
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ............................................. 98
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 180
Changing the Mode................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 181
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 180
Sensors ................................................... 183
Synchronized Mode ................................ 182
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 180
Air Pressure ...................................... 371, 427 Airbags
........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 310
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 198
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 189
Audio System ............................................ 186
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Error Messages ........................................ 215
General Information ................................ 218
iPod ®....................................................... 205
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 210
Pandora ®................................................. 208
Reactivating ............................................. 188
Recommended CDs ................................. 219
Recommended Devices ............................ 221
Remote Controls ..................................... 189
Security Code .......................................... 188
Theft Protection ....................................... 188 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 221
USB Port.................................................. 187
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 191
Authorized Manuals ................................ 435
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 105, 112
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 152
Automatic Lighting .................................. 148
Automatic Transmission ........................... 274
Creeping ................................................. 274
Fluid ........................................................ 356
Kickdown ................................................ 274
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 276
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 413
Shifting ................................................... 275
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 98
Average Speed ........................................... 99
AWD .......................................................... 310
B
Battery ...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 68, 416
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 379
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ..................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 307
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 213
439
Index
Display Button.......................................... 191
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ........................................................ 119
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ............. 72
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 87
Keys........................................................ 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 373
Driving ...................................................... 255
Automatic Transmission .......................... 274
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Shifting Gear .......................................... 275
Starting the Engine ................................. 268
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 305
Emergency ................................................ 423 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 431
Engine ....................................................... 428
Coolant ................................................... 354
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Oil ........................................................... 349
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Starting ................................................... 268
Engine Coolant ......................................... 354
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 355
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 354
Overheating ............................................ 414
Temperature Gauge .................................. 93
Engine Oil ................................................. 349
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 350
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 343
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 416
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 349
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 418
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 385
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160
F
Features.................................................... 185
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 382
Oil ........................................................... 352
Flat Tire ............................................. 391, 397
Floor Mats ................................................. 384
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 356
Brake ...................................................... 357
Engine Coolant ....................................... 354
Windshield Washer ................................. 358
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 167
Foot Brake ................................................ 315
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 282
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 335
Economy ................................................. 337
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 98
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation .................................... 335
Refueling................................................. 335
Fuel Economy ........................................... 337
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 336
Message.................................................. 417
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 336
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Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 397
Wear Indicators ....................................... 375
Winter ..................................................... 378
Tools .......................................................... 390
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 261
Equipment and Accessories...................... 262
Load Limits .............................................. 261
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 265
Emergency............................................... 423
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 310
Indicator ............................................ 73, 419
Transmission .............................................. 275
Automatic ............................................... 275
Fluid ........................................................ 356
Number ................................................... 428
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 68, 276
Trip Meter ................................................... 98
Troubleshooting ....................................... 389
Blown Fuse ...................................... 420, 421
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 423
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 408
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 414
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 391, 397
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 129
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 413
Warning Indicators .................................... 66 Turn Signals
.............................................. 147
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 73
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 119, 127, 270
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 128
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 186
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 221
USB Port .................................................... 187
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 428
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 305
Off Button............................................... 306
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ................................ 71, 305
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 349, 427
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 305
W
Wallpaper................................................. 194
Warning and Information Messages ......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 416
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 433
Watts ........................................................ 426
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 375
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 394
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 358
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 140
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................. 386
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 358
Wiper Blades........................................... 366
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires .............................................. 378
Snow Tires .............................................. 378
Tire Chains.............................................. 378
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 366
Front....................................................... 151
Rear ........................................................ 153
WMA ................................................. 202, 210
Worn Tires ................................................ 370