2018 Acura RDX spark plugs

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 16 0,000 miles (256,000 km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System
Message
Indicator Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If message,
SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit bottle (If
equipped)
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lin es (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under -
20 °F, -29 °C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission and transfer* fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*5
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
Models with full
color displayModels without
full color display
Sub
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Main Item
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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)
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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
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Index
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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