2018 Acura RDX high beam

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
with Intelligent Control
System Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 95)/Multi-Information Display (P 96)/System Indicators (P 68)
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature
Gauge
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Blind spot information
(BSI) System Indicator*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS) Indicator*/CRUISE
CONTROL Indicator*
Multi-Information Display
(M (Sequential Shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator
Models without
full color display
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
Indicator*/ CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 119)
Clock (P 120)
aPress and hold the CLOCK (AUX)
button until Adjust Clock appears.
bPress Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)
to set the time.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
To set the time to the nearest hour: Press
and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust
Clock appears, then press the
(6 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock
sets forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 146)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 149)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 149)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly -
A turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal Light/Parking
Light/Daytime Running Light
and Front Side Marker Light
Bulbs P. 367——
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.———

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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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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

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■Air Conditioning
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 kg
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8Quantity4.3 – 5.0 cu-in (70 – 82 cm3)
■
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

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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
System Message ....................................... 77
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 73, 311
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 73, 312
Information .............................................. 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 156
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 161
iPod ®......................................................... 207
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 400
Jump Starting ........................................... 417
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 123
Keyless Access System .............................. 125
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 128
Keys ........................................................... 121
Lockout Prevention ................................. 128
Number Tag............................................ 123
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 131
Remote Transmitter ................................ 127
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote ................................. 121, 129, 272
Types and Functions................................ 121 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
....... 276
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 299
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 303
Language (HFL) ......................................... 227
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 57, 60
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) .............. 299
Lights ................................................. 149, 365
Automatic ............................................... 150
Bulb Replacement .................................... 365
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 152
Fog Lights ................................................ 152
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 76
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ............ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 261
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 121
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 132
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 131
From Inside .............................................. 130
From Outside ........................................... 125
Keys ........................................................ 121
Using a Key ............................................. 128
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 128
Low Battery Charge .................................. 422
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 422Lower Anchors
...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 261
Lumbar Support ....................................... 164M
Maintenance............................................. 345
Battery .................................................... 385
Brake Fluid .............................................. 363
Cleaning ................................................. 389
Climate Control System ........................... 388
Coolant ................................................... 360
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 349
Oil ........................................................... 356
Precautions ............................................. 346
Radiator .................................................. 361
Remote Transmitter ......................... 386, 387
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 365
Safety...................................................... 347
Service Items ........................................... 351
Tires ........................................................ 376
Transmission Fluid ................................... 362
Under the Hood ...................................... 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Map Lights ................................................ 171
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 261
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95