2018 Acura RDX window

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
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Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 176
5.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
6.Turn the selector switch to SEALANT/
AIR .
1Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
SEALANT/AIR side

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 176
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2ACG15 A
3ODS7.5 A
4Fuel Pump15 A
5Meter7.5 A
6Rear Wiper10 A
7VB SOL10 A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11Moonroof20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 20 A
13Washer Main15 A
14 Seat Heaters 20 A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)10 A
16 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A
17Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
18
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
19ACC7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23Option10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25IDAS(10 A)
26 Audio Amp 20 A*1
30 A*2
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20 A
28 − −
29SRS10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without navigation system
*2:Models with navigation system30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
31Smart10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35Illumination7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40 − −
41Door Lock20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43Rear Right Side Power Window20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45Rear Left Side Power
Window20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

Index
443
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 322
Accessories and Modifications ................ 394
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 176
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 18
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 81, 286
Additives Coolant .................................................. 360
Engine Oil ............................................... 355
Washer ................................................... 364
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 355
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Head Restraints ....................................... 166
Mirrors.................................................... 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 182
Changing the Mode................................ 182
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 183
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 388
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 182
Sensors ................................................... 185
Synchronized Mode ................................ 184
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 182
Air Pressure ...................................... 377, 433 Airbags
........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 316
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 200
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 322
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 191
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 199
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Error Messages ........................................ 217
General Information ................................ 220
iPod ®....................................................... 207
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 212
Pandora ®................................................. 210
Reactivating ............................................. 190
Recommended CDs ................................. 221
Recommended Devices ............................ 223
Remote Controls ..................................... 191
Security Code .......................................... 190
Theft Protection ....................................... 190 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 223
USB Port.................................................. 189
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 193
Authorized Manuals ................................ 441
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 132
Customize ....................................... 107, 114
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 154
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 276
Creeping ................................................. 276
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Kickdown ................................................ 276
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 278
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 419
Shifting ................................................... 277
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
AWD .......................................................... 316
B
Battery ...................................................... 385
Charging System Indicator................. 70, 422
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 385
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ..................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 313
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 215

444
Index
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 226
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 320
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 322
Brake Assist System ................................. 323
Fluid ........................................................ 363
Foot Brake ............................................... 321
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Brake .......................................... 320
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 156
BSI (Blind spot information) System ........ 313
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 365
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 370
Brake Light/Taillight/Rear Side Marker Light and
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 368
Fog Lights ................................................ 365
Front Turn Signal Light /Parking Light/Daytime
Running Light and Front Side Marker Light
Bulbs ..................................................... 367
Headlights ............................................... 365
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 371
Rear License Plate Light............................ 371
Side Turn Signal Light /Emergency Indicator
Light ...................................................... 366
Bulb Specifications .................................... 432
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 177
Carrying Cargo .................................. 259, 261 CD Player
................................................... 204
Certification Label .................................... 434
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 365
Charging System Indicator ................. 70, 422
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 131
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 131
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 391
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 389
Client Service Information ....................... 442
Climate Control System ............................ 182
Changing the Mode ................................ 182
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 388
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 182
Sensors ................................................... 185
Synchronized Mode................................. 184
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 182
Clock .......................................................... 120
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 324 Coat Hook
................................................ 177
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 324
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 397, 433
Compass .................................................... 255
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 360
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 361
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 360
Overheating ............................................ 420
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 276
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 337
Cruise Control .......................................... 281
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customized Features ....................... 102, 108
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 152
Dead Battery ............................................ 417
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 183
Detachable Anchor .................................... 36
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 356
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149

448
Index
Mirrors....................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Door ........................................................ 162
Exterior .................................................... 162
Interior Rearview...................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 394
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 .................................................... 204, 212
Multi-Information Display .......................... 96
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 340
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer.................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 268
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 355
Adding .................................................... 357
Checking ................................................. 356
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 349
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 422
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 355, 433
Viscosity .......................................... 355, 433
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 354
Moonroof ................................................ 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142 Tailgate ................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 420
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 279
Pandora® ................................................... 210
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ...................................................... 332
Parking Brake ........................................... 320
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Sensor System ............................. 333
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 149
Power Tailgate ......................................... 135
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 275
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 275
Rain ........................................................ 275
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 397, 403
R
Radiator.................................................... 361
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 200
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 202
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 201
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 201
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 437
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 157
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 181
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 161
Refueling .................................................. 341
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 341, 432
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 318, 379, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 272
Remote Transmitter ................................. 127
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 386, 387
Bulbs ...................................................... 365
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 372
Fuses .............................................. 426, 427
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 374
Tires........................................................ 382
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162

450
Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 403
Wear Indicators ....................................... 381
Winter ..................................................... 384
Tools .......................................................... 396
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 263
Equipment and Accessories...................... 264
Load Limits .............................................. 263
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 267
Emergency............................................... 429
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 316
Indicator ............................................ 75, 425
Transmission .............................................. 277
Automatic ............................................... 277
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Number ................................................... 434
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 70, 278
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 395
Blown Fuse ...................................... 426, 427
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 429
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 414
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating............................................. 420
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 397, 403
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 131
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 419
Warning Indicators .................................... 68 Turn Signals
.............................................. 149
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 121, 129, 272
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 125
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 130
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 188
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 223
USB Port .................................................... 189
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 311
Off Button............................................... 312
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 311
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 355, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 311
W
Wallpaper................................................. 196
Warning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 422
Warning Labels ........................................... 65 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 439
Watts ........................................................ 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 381
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 400
Window Washers ..................................... 153
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 364
Switch .................................................... 153
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 142
Windshield ............................................... 153
Cleaning ................................................. 392
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 183
Washer Fluid ........................................... 364
Wiper Blades........................................... 372
Wipers and Washers ............................... 153
Winter Tires .............................................. 384
Snow Tires .............................................. 384
Tire Chains.............................................. 384
Wipers and Washers ................................ 153
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 154
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 372
Front....................................................... 153
Rear ........................................................ 155
WMA ................................................. 204, 212
Worn Tires ................................................ 376