2019 Acura RDX battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 71Safety Labels P. 72
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 163 Security System P. 173 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 176
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 182 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 219 Climate Control System P. 230
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 358
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 409 When Driving P. 411 AcuraWatchTM P. 445
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 505 Surround View Camera System*P. 507 Refueling P. 515
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 532 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 545
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 554 Battery P. 563 Remote Transmitter Care P. 565
Accessories and Modifications P. 574
Engine Does Not Start P. 601 Jump Starting P. 604Overheating P. 606
Emergency Towing P. 622When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 624Refueling P. 625
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 631 Reporting Safety Defects P. 633 Emissions Testing P. 634
Client Service Information P. 639
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 397
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 577
InformationP. 627
IndexP. 640
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 521)
Under the Hood (P 532)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 545)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 549)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 554)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 577)
Flat Tire (P 579)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 608)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P 601)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 615)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 606)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 622)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Charging
System
Indicator
•Comes on when the battery is not
charging.•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 609
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 418—
M (sequential
mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the sequential
mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 424—
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.•Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a de aler as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 563
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 609
●Appears if the dynamic mode cannot be changed
due to certain situations, such as a system error or
adverse driving conditions.
2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 426
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
keyless access system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 184
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 565
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the keyless access remote into contact
with the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 602
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system
on.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 428
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display On has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Customized Features P. 332
2Auto Idle Stop P. 428
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.
• Appears when the engine restarts automatically.
• Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is too low
or high.
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
• Appears when the battery is low performance.
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