2019 Acura RDX warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not conn ect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the mu lti-information display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at
the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge has gone down, resu me driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message on the multi-in formation display may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve TankMAXMIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 536
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 411
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 622
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of tool box in the cargo
area.
2 Types of Tools P. 578
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.Funnel
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Index
Fuel..................................................... 21, 515
Economy................................................. 518
Gauge .................................................... 126
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 131
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ..................................................... 131
Recommendation.................................... 515
Refueling ................................................ 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 516
Fuses ......................................................... 615
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 621
Locations ................................ 615, 618, 619
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 518
Gauge .................................................... 126
Information............................................. 515
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 131
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................ 515
Gauges ...................................................... 126
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 420
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 418
Glass (care) ............................................... 572
Glove Box ................................................. 221
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 577
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 358
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 369
Automatic Transferring ............................ 368
Displaying Messages ................................ 381
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 370
HFL Buttons ............................................. 358
HFL Menus .............................................. 362
HFL Status Display ................................... 360
In Case of Emergency .............................. 391
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 361
Making a Call .......................................... 371
Options During a Call .............................. 375
Phone Setup ............................................ 364
Receiving a Call ....................................... 374
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 379
Ring Tone ................................................ 368
Selecting a Phone .................................... 380
To Set Up a Text Message Options ........... 378
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
HD Radio
TM................................................ 277
Head Restraints ......................................... 212
Headlight Washers ................................... 197
Headlights ................................................. 186
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ....... 189
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 191
Automatic Operation ............................... 187
Dimming ......................................... 186, 190
Operating ................................................ 186 Head-Up Display
....................................... 138
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 227
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 228
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 358
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 415
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 355
Honda App License Agreement .............. 313
Honda Sensing
TM...................................... 445
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 630
Engine and Transmission ......................... 630
Vehicle Identification ............................... 630
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 426
Illumination Control ................................. 198
Knob ....................................................... 198
Immobilizer System .................................. 173
Indicator.................................................... 88
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) (Amber) ...................... 91
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) (Green) ....... 91, 456
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 84
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 87
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 82
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 82
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 77, 491
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 77, 491
Blind spot information System ................... 95
Charging System ............................... 79, 609
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 93
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 84, 611
Fog Light ................................................... 87
Gear Position ............................................. 79
High Beam................................................. 87
Immobilizer System .................................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Green) ............................................ 91, 473
Lights On ................................................... 87
Low Fuel .................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ...................................... 608
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 86, 613
M (sequential mode ) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator ................................... 79
Maintenance Minder ................................. 90 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 78, 609
Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 76, 612
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ....................................... 75, 610, 612
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 92
Safety Support (Amber) ............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 90
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 84
System Message ........................................ 89
Transmission System.......................... 80, 614
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 87
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............. 85
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 85, 434
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 435
Information .............................................. 627
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 131
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 198
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 426
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 426
Interior Lights ........................................... 219
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 204
iPad ........................................................... 311
iPhone ....................................................... 311
iPod ................................................... 291, 311
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 583
Jump Starting ........................................... 604
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 148
Keyless Access System .............................. 150
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 157
Keys ........................................................... 146
Lockout Prevention ................................. 157
Number Tag............................................ 148
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 161
Remote Transmitter ................................ 155
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 158, 413
Types and Functions................................ 146
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 417
Knee Airbags .............................................. 49
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 471
Language (HFL) ........................................ 360
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 63, 67
Legal Information .................................... 325
License Information ................................. 328
Lights ................................................ 186, 545
Automatic............................................... 187
Bulb Replacement ................................... 545
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 190
Fog Lights ............................................... 190
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