2019 Acura RDX Transmission

495Continued
Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, press th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to
(P.
4. Turn off the engine.
The Parking Brake and Brake System indica tor (red) goes off in about 30 seconds.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Changing into ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position Indicator.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on when the system is on.
The front center and front corner sensors start
to detect an obstacle when the transmission is
in any position other than
(Por (R, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The front corner, rear center and rear corner
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
502
Driving
The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 504
•The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestri ans, bicycles, or stationary objects.
■How the System Works1Cross Traffic Monitor*
Cross traffic monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approaching vehi cle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:
•An obstacle, such as a nother vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.
•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).
•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from an other vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted fr om a facility nearby.
•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
•When there is bad weather.
•Your vehicle is on an incline.
•Your vehicle is tilt ed due to a heavy load in the rear.•Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.
The rear bumper or the se nsors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bum per has been deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1 When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the gear position is in
( R, obstructions (mud,
snow, ice, etc.) may have ac cumulated in the vicinity
of the sensor. The system is temporarily canceled.
Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and
thoroughly clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on in ambe r when the gear position
is in
( R, there may be a problem with the Cross
Traffic Monitor system. Do not use the system and
have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Wide View Normal View
Arrow IconTop Down View
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Models with surround view camera system
Arrow Icon
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer
* or
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris. 2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 196
Guidelines appear when you put the transmission
into
( R.
You can change the Guidelines setting. 2 Customized Features P. 332
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Fixed: Fixed Guidelines appear.
Dynamic: Guidelines that move according to the
steering wheel direction appear.
Both: Fixed guidelines and dynamic guidelines
appear.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
* Not available on all models
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera mode s on the rearview display. Swipe to
highlight the view mode icon and click the true touchpad A to change the mode.
2 True Touchpad Operation P. 246
: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If the last used viewing mo de was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is
selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used be fore you turned the power mode to OFF,
Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the
transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 second s after you change
from
(R, Wide View mode is selected the ne xt time you put the transmission into
(R.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 522
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..523
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 524
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 525
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 532
Opening the Hood ........................... 533
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 534
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 535
Oil Check ......................................... 536
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 537 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter... 538
Engine Coolant ................................ 540
Transmission Fluid ............................ 542
Brake Fluid ....................................... 543
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 544
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 545Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 549
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 554
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 555
Tire Labeling .................................... 555
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 557
Wear Indicators ............................... 559
Tire Service Life ................................ 559
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 560
Tire Rotation .................................... 561
Winter Tires ..................................... 562
Battery ............................................... 563
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 565
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 567Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 569
Exterior Care.................................... 571
Accessories and Modifications ........ 574
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
Main
Item Sub
ItemsMaintenance Minder Indicator
System Message Indicator
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message 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 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 level of
mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer* fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*4
7●Replace brake fluid*5
* Not available on all models
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