2018 Acura RDX ECU

Index
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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

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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 426
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 428
Locations ......................................... 426, 427
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 343
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 341
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 341
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 277
Glass (care) ................................................ 392
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 365
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 395
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 226
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 242
Automatic Transferring ............................ 240
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 240
HFL Buttons ............................................. 226
HFL Menus .............................................. 228
HFL Status Display.................................... 227
Making a Call .......................................... 245 Options During a Call .............................. 249
Phone Setup............................................ 233
Receiving a Call ....................................... 248
Speed Dial ............................................... 243
Text Message .................................. 238, 250
To Clear the System ................................ 241
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 239
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 166
Headlights ................................................. 149
Automatic Operation............................... 150
Dimming ......................................... 149, 152
Operating................................................ 149
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 179, 180, 181
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 226
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 224I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission ......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Illumination Control ................................. 156
Knob ....................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator.................................................... 76 Indicators
.................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 81, 287
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 79
Brake System ............................................ 68
Charging System............................... 70, 422
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 82, 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 282
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 281
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 74
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 74, 424
Fog Light .................................................. 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Keyless Access System............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 81, 305
Lights On .................................................. 76
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 422
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 424
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 77
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 72

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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 30
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 31
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 33
Checking .................................................. 38
Detachable Anchor ................................... 36
Fastening .................................................. 34
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 32
Warning Indicator ............................... 32, 71
Seat Heaters ............................................. 179
Seats .......................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Lumbar Support ...................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ........................... 179, 180, 181
Security System ........................................ 139
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 96
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 277
Operation ......................................... 16, 278
Releasing ................................................ 419
Won’t Move ........................................... 419 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Setting the Clock ...................................... 120
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 70, 278
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 277
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 35
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 202
SMS Text Message ............................ 238, 250
Snow Tires ................................................. 384
Spare Tire .......................................... 397, 433
Spark Plugs ................................................ 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel .................................... 341, 432
Speedometer .............................................. 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 270
Does Not Start ......................................... 414
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Remote Engine Start ................................ 272
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Stopping .................................................... 332
Summer Tires ............................................ 384
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 178
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 146Synchronized Mode
................................. 184
System Message Indicator .......................... 77
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Tailgate ..................................................... 133
Unable to Open....................................... 430
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Gauge ................................... 95
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 185
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 404
Text Message .................................... 238, 250
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 316
Indicator............................................ 75, 425
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 403
Tires ........................................................... 376
Air Pressure ..................................... 377, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 376
Inspection ............................................... 376
Labeling .................................................. 377
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 397, 403
Regulations ............................................. 379
Rotation .................................................. 383
Spare Tire ........................................ 397, 433
Summer .................................................. 384
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 404
Tire Chains .............................................. 384