2017 Acura RDX ECO mode

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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OF F, change the gear position to
(P after the
vehicle comes to a complete stop. Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button
twice without depressing the brake pedal.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for th e engine to be switched
off.

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.32 US qt (1.25 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-11
Capacity Change 0.43 US qt (0.41 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.4 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.193 US gal
(0.73 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP235/60R18 102VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 320
Accessories and Modifications ................ 342
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 174
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 79, 284
Additives Coolant .................................................. 358
Engine Oil ............................................... 353
Washer ................................................... 362
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 353
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 .............................. 386
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 180
Sensors ................................................... 183
Synchronized Mode ................................ 182
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 180
Air Pressure ...................................... 375, 431 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 ........................................ 314
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 198
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 320
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 ................................ 439
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 105, 112
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 152
Automatic Lighting .................................. 148
Automatic Transmission ........................... 274
Creeping ................................................. 274
Fluid ........................................................ 360
Kickdown ................................................ 274
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 276
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 417
Shifting ................................................... 275
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 98
Average Speed ........................................... 99
AWD .......................................................... 314
B
Battery ...................................................... 383
Charging System Indicator................. 68, 420
Jump Starting .......................................... 415
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 383
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ..................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 311
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 213

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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................. 159
Door ........................................................ 160
Exterior .................................................... 160
Interior Rearview...................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 342
Moonroof .................................................. 143
MP3 .................................................... 202, 210
Multi-Information Display .......................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 338
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 432
O
Odometer.................................................... 97
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 353
Adding .................................................... 355
Checking ................................................. 354
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 353, 431
Viscosity .......................................... 353, 431
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 352
Moonroof ................................................ 143
Power Windows ...................................... 140 Tailgate ................................................... 131
Outside Temperature Display .................... 98
Overheating .............................................. 418
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 277
Pandora® ................................................... 208
Panic Mode ............................................... 139
Parking ...................................................... 330
Parking Brake ........................................... 318
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 66, 422
Parking Sensor System ............................. 331
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 147
Power Tailgate ......................................... 133
Power Windows ....................................... 140
Precautions While Driving ....................... 273
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 273
Rain ........................................................ 273
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 395, 401
R
Radiator.................................................... 359
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 198
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 200
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 199
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 199
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 435
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 179
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 159
Refueling .................................................. 339
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 93
Gasoline ......................................... 339, 430
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 69
Regulations .............................. 316, 377, 433
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 270
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 384, 385
Bulbs ...................................................... 363
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 370
Fuses .............................................. 424, 425
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 372
Tires........................................................ 380
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 434
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 98
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160