2019 Acura RDX fuel

625
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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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.:4,784 lbs (2,170 kg)*1
5,027 lbs (2,280 kg)*2
Canada:2,280 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2
Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)*1
2,513 lbs (1,140 kg)*2
Canada:1,140 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 5,975 lbs (2,710 kg)
Canada:2,710 kg
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)Charge Quantity17.8 – 19.6 oz (505 – 555 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL14 (POE)Quantity4.3 – 5.2 cu-in (70 – 85 cc)
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.1 US gal (64.7 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.8 US qt (5.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
Headlights (High Beam)LED
Headlights (Low Beam) LED
Fog Lights*LED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Front Side Marker LightsLED
Brake Lights LED
Taillights/Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W (PY21W Amber/Silver)
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Puddle Lights*LED
Interior Lights Map Lights LED
Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Door Courtesy Lights 3.4 W
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Cargo Area Light LED
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
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Index
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 241
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 131
AWD ......................................................... 437
B
Battery ...................................................... 563
Charging System Indicator ................ 79, 609
Jump Starting ......................................... 604
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 563
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ..................................... 223
Blind spot information System ................ 438
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 297
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 358
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 70
Brake System ............................................ 486
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 493
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 491
Brake Assist System................................. 494
Fluid ....................................................... 543
Foot Brake .............................................. 490
Indicator ..................................... 75, 76, 610
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 612
Parking Brake.......................................... 486
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 198
Built-in Key ............................................... 147
Bulb Replacement .................................... 545
Back-Up Light and Taillight ..................... 548
Fog Lights ............................................... 545 Front Turn Signal,
Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 545
Headlights ............................................... 545
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 548
Puddle Lights ........................................... 548
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 548
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .................... 546
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 545
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 547
Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights .......... 548
Bulb Specifications ................................... 628
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 71
Carrying Cargo .................................. 399, 401
Certification Label .................................... 630
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 545
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 609
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................. 70
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Larger Children .......................................... 69 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 571
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 569
Client Service Information ....................... 639
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
Clock .......................................................... 144
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 446
Coat Hook ................................................. 225
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 446
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 579, 629
Console Compartment ............................. 222
Controls ..................................................... 143
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 540
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 541
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 540
Overheating ............................................ 606
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 417
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 501
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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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Index
High Beam Indicator ................................. 87
Interior.................................................... 219
Light Switches......................................... 186
Lights On Indicator.................................... 87
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 185
Load Limits ............................................... 401
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 161
From Inside ............................................. 159
From Outside .......................................... 150
Keys........................................................ 146
Using a Key............................................. 156
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 157
Low Battery Charge ................................. 609
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 608
Lower Anchors ..................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 401
Lumbar Support ....................................... 207
M
Maintenance.................................... 133, 521
Battery .................................................... 563
Brake Fluid .............................................. 543
Cleaning ................................................. 569
Climate Control System .......................... 567
Coolant .................................................. 540
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil .......................................................... 536 Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator .................................................. 541
Remote Transmitter ......................... 565, 566
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 545
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items ........................................... 529
Tires ........................................................ 554
Transmission Fluid ................................... 542
Under the Hood ...................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 609
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 401
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ....................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................. 204
Door........................................................ 205
Exterior .................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 574
MP3 ........................................................... 294
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 294
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 630
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 409
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 535
Adding .................................................... 537
Checking................................................. 536
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 526
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 608
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 535, 629
Viscosity .......................................... 535, 629
Open Source Licenses ............................... 327
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 533
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Tailgate ................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Overheating .............................................. 606
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential
Shift Mode) ............................................. 424
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ...................................................... 495
Parking Brake ........................................... 486
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 610
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Index
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................. 75, 612
Parking Sensor System .............................. 497
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 186
Phone ........................................................ 134
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 297
Power Tailgate .......................................... 165
Power Windows ........................................ 176
Precautions While Driving ........................ 416
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 416
Rain ......................................................... 416
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 579, 587
R
Radar Sensor............................................. 485
Radiator ..................................................... 541
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 274
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 278
Range ........................................................ 131
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 634
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 200
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 216
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 234
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 204 Refueling
.......................................... 515, 625
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 126
Gasoline .......................................... 515, 628
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regulations ............................... 443, 557, 631
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 413
Remote Transmitter ................................. 155
Replacement Battery ............................................ 565, 566
Bulbs ....................................................... 545
Fuses ....................................... 615, 618, 619
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 552
Tires ........................................................ 560
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 549
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 633
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 130
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 205
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 479
On and Off.............................................. 481
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41 Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 65
Pregnant Women...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 83
Seat Heaters ............................................. 228
Seats .......................................................... 207
Adjusting ................................................ 207
Front Seats.............................................. 207
Lumbar Support ...................................... 207
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Seat Control Interface ............................. 209
Seat Heaters ................................... 228, 229
Ventilation .............................................. 228
Security System ........................................ 173
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 88
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 88
Select Button
Operation ............................................... 420
Select Lever ........................................ 19, 418
Operation ................................................. 19
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 424
Setting the Clock ...................................... 144
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 437
Shift Lever .......................................... 19, 418
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 19, 418
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 39
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
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Index
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
Siri ® Eyes Free ........................................... 302
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 278
Snow Tires ................................................ 562
Spare Tire ......................................... 579, 629
Spark Plugs ............................................... 628
Specifications ........................................... 628
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 628
Speed Limit Information ......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 134
Speedometer ............................................ 126
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 411
Does Not Start ........................................ 601
Jump Starting ......................................... 604
Remote Engine Start ............................... 413
Steering Wheel ........................................ 203
Adjusting ................................................ 203
Stopping ................................................... 495
Summer Tires ............................................ 562
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 437
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 45
Surround View Camera System ............... 507
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode ................................. 233
System Message Indicator ......................... 89System Updates
........................................ 263
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 624
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 613
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 441
Indicator ............................................ 86, 613
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 613
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 587
Tires ........................................................... 554
Air Pressure ..................................... 555, 629
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 554
Inspection ................................................ 554
Labeling .................................................. 555
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 579, 587
Regulations ............................................. 557
Rotation .................................................. 561
Spare Tire ........................................ 579, 629
Summer .................................................. 562
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588 Tire Chains .............................................. 562
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 587
Wear Indicators ....................................... 559
Winter..................................................... 562
Tools .......................................................... 578
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 403
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 405
Load Limits .............................................. 403
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 408
Emergency .............................................. 622
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 441
Indicator............................................ 86, 613
Transmission ....................................... 19, 418
Automatic ......................................... 19, 418
Fluid ........................................................ 542
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 420
Indicator.................................................. 614
Number................................................... 630
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 424
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................. 130
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