2017 Acura RDX remote start

Index
441
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
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 ........................ 377
Driving ...................................................... 255
Automatic Transmission .......................... 274
Braking ................................................... 318
Cruise Control ........................................ 279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Shifting Gear .......................................... 275
Starting the Engine ................................. 268
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 386
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 422
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 309
Emergency ................................................ 427 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 435
Engine ....................................................... 432
Coolant ................................................... 358
Jump Starting .......................................... 415
Oil ........................................................... 353
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Starting ................................................... 268
Engine Coolant ......................................... 358
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 359
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 358
Overheating ............................................ 418
Temperature Gauge .................................. 93
Engine Oil ................................................. 353
Adding .................................................... 355
Checking ................................................. 354
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 353
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 422
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 389
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160
F
Features.................................................... 185
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 386
Oil ........................................................... 356
Flat Tire ............................................. 395, 401
Floor Mats ................................................. 388
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 360
Brake ...................................................... 361
Engine Coolant ....................................... 358
Windshield Washer ................................. 362
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 167
Foot Brake ................................................ 319
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 282
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 339
Economy ................................................. 341
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 98
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation .................................... 339
Refueling................................................. 339
Fuel Economy ........................................... 341
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 340
Message.................................................. 421
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 340

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Index
System Message ....................................... 75
Transmission ............................................. 68
Turn Signal ............................................... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 71, 309
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 71, 310
Information .............................................. 429
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 154
Interior Lights ........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 159
iPod ®......................................................... 205
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 398
Jump Starting ........................................... 415
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 121
Keyless Access System .............................. 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 126
Keys ........................................................... 119
Lockout Prevention ................................. 126
Number Tag............................................ 121
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 129
Remote Transmitter ................................ 125
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote ................................. 119, 127, 270
Types and Functions................................ 119 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
....... 274
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 297
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 301
Language (HFL) ......................................... 225
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 55, 58
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) .............. 297
Lights ................................................. 147, 363
Automatic ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement .................................... 363
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Fog Lights ................................................ 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 147
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ............ 147
Load Limits ................................................ 259
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 119
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 130
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 128
From Outside ........................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 119
Using a Key ............................................. 126
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
Low Battery Charge .................................. 420
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 67, 420Lower Anchors
...................................... 55, 58
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 259
Lumbar Support ....................................... 162M
Maintenance............................................. 343
Battery .................................................... 383
Brake Fluid .............................................. 361
Cleaning ................................................. 387
Climate Control System ........................... 386
Coolant ................................................... 358
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 347
Oil ........................................................... 354
Precautions ............................................. 344
Radiator .................................................. 359
Remote Transmitter ......................... 384, 385
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 363
Safety...................................................... 345
Service Items ........................................... 349
Tires ........................................................ 374
Transmission Fluid ................................... 360
Under the Hood ...................................... 351
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 421
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 259
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 93

446
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

447
Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 69
Seat Heaters ............................................. 177
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Lumbar Support ...................................... 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Seat Heaters ........................... 177, 178, 179
Security System ........................................ 137
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 94
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 275
Operation ......................................... 16, 276
Releasing ................................................ 417
Won’t Move ........................................... 417 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 54
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 190
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 275
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 68, 276
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 275
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 33
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 46
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 200
SMS Text Message ............................ 236, 248
Snow Tires ................................................. 382
Spare Tire .......................................... 395, 431
Spark Plugs ................................................ 430
Specifications ............................................ 430
Specified Fuel .................................... 339, 430
Speedometer .............................................. 93
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 268
Does Not Start ......................................... 412
Jump Starting .......................................... 415
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Stopping .................................................... 330
Summer Tires ............................................ 382
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 144Synchronized Mode
................................. 182
System Message Indicator .......................... 75
T
Tachometer................................................. 93
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Open....................................... 428
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 98
Temperature Gauge ................................... 93
Temperature Sensor ........................... 98, 183
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 402
Text Message .................................... 236, 248
Time (Setting) ........................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 314
Indicator............................................ 73, 423
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 401
Tires ........................................................... 374
Air Pressure ..................................... 375, 431
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 374
Inspection ............................................... 374
Labeling .................................................. 375
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 395, 401
Regulations ............................................. 377
Rotation .................................................. 381
Spare Tire ........................................ 395, 431
Summer .................................................. 382
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 402
Tire Chains .............................................. 382

448
Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 401
Wear Indicators ....................................... 379
Winter ..................................................... 382
Tools .......................................................... 394
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 261
Equipment and Accessories...................... 262
Load Limits .............................................. 261
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 265
Emergency............................................... 427
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 314
Indicator ............................................ 73, 423
Transmission .............................................. 275
Automatic ............................................... 275
Fluid ........................................................ 360
Number ................................................... 432
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 68, 276
Trip Meter ................................................... 98
Troubleshooting ....................................... 393
Blown Fuse ...................................... 424, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 427
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 412
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 418
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 395, 401
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 129
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 417
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 ................ 432
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 309
Off Button............................................... 310
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ................................ 71, 309
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 353, 431
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 309
W
Wallpaper................................................. 194
Warning and Information Messages ......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 420
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 437
Watts ........................................................ 430
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 379
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 398
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 362
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 140
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................. 390
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 362
Wiper Blades........................................... 370
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires .............................................. 382
Snow Tires .............................................. 382
Tire Chains.............................................. 382
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 370
Front....................................................... 151
Rear ........................................................ 153
WMA ................................................. 202, 210
Worn Tires ................................................ 374