2019 Acura RDX manual transmission

uuWhen Driving uShifting
422
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the
multi-information display.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.u The gear position remains in
(N with the
power mode in ACCESSORY for 15
minutes, then, it automatically changes
to
(P and the power mode changes to
OFF.
u Manually press the ENGINE START/
STOP button cancels ACCESSORY
mode. The
(P indicator comes on and
the power mode changes to OFF. You
must always press the ENGINE START/
STOP button when car wash mode is no
longer needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
The transmission may not stay in
(N position while
the following indicators ar e on or when the message
below appears:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
•Charging system indicator•The Charging System Problem message on the
multi-information display.
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uuBraking uBrake System
488
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parki ng brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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627
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 628
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 630
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 631
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 633Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 634
Warranty Coverages ........................ 636
Authorized Manuals ......................... 638
Client Service Information ............... 639
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Index
640
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 493
Accessories and Modifications ................. 574
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 225
AcuraLink® ................................................ 387
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 22
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................... 91
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 91, 455
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ..... 189
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 540
Engine Oil ................................................ 535
Washer .................................................... 544
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 535
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 218
Front Seats .............................................. 207
Head Restraints........................................ 212
Mirrors .................................................... 204
Rear Seats................................................ 216
Steering Wheel ........................................ 203
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 436
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 230
Changing the Mode ................................ 230
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 232
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 568
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 234
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 230 Sensors ................................................... 235
Synchronized Mode................................. 233
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 230
Air Pressure ....................................... 555, 629
Airbags ........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator.............................................. 55, 84
Knee Airbags............................................. 49
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 274
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 84
Apple CarPlay
TM........................................ 303
Armrest ..................................................... 218
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 243
Audio System ............................................ 238
Adjusting the Sound................................ 269
Audio/Information Screen........................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 241
Display Setup .......................................... 270
Error Messages ........................................ 307
General Information ................................ 310
Home Screen........................................... 254
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 263
How to Update with a USB Device........... 267 How to use Siri
® Eyes Free....................... 302
iPod ........................................................ 291
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 270
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................................... 294
Reactivating ............................................ 242
Remote Controls ..................................... 243
Security Code ......................................... 242
Status Area ............................................. 259
System Updates ...................................... 263
Theft Protection ...................................... 242
USB Flash Drives.............................. 294, 312
USB Ports ................................................ 239
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 249
Authorized Manuals ................................ 638
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 162
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 191
Indicator ................................................... 87
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 428
OFF Button ............................................. 429
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 491
Indicator ........................................... 77, 491
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 206
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 195
Automatic Lighting .................................. 187
Automatic Transmission .......................... 417
Creeping................................................. 417
Fluid ....................................................... 542
Kickdown ............................................... 417
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 420
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 424
Shifting ................................................... 418
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