2019 Acura RDX maint

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.go v/passenger-vehicle.
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8F, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/ve hicle-data-choices.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 42
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 126
2Controls P. 143
Clock P. 144 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 146
Panoramic Roof P. 179
Adjusting the Seats P. 207
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 245
Customized Features P. 332 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 355
2 Driving P. 397
Before Driving P. 398 Towing a Trailer P. 403
Braking P. 486Parking Your Vehicle P. 495
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 518 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 519
2 Maintenance P. 521
Before Performing Maintenance P. 522 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 549
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 567 Cleaning P. 569
2Handling the Unexpected P. 577
Tools P. 578 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 579
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 608 Fuses P. 615
2 Information P. 627
Specifications P. 628 Identification Numbers P. 630
Warranty Coverages P. 636 Authorized Manuals P. 638
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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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P 516)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 548)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P163)
❙Rear Wiper (P 196, 552)
❙Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights (P 186, 547)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 185, 546)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 505)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P 186, 548)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P 168, 172)
❙Rearview Camera Washer* (P 194)
❙Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights (P 186, 548)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 194, 549)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 205)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 532)
❙Fog Lights* (P 190, 545)
❙Tires (P 554, 579, 587)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 150)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P 185, 545)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P186, 545)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 186, 545)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 185, 545)
❙Headlights (P 186, 545)
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P 435)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P449)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P 441)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual
guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P 515)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium ga soline, pump octane number 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 17.1 US gal (64.7 L)
aUnlock the driver’s door. 2 Locking/Unlocking the
Doors from the Inside
(P159)
bPress on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait for
about five seconds before
removing the filler nozzle.Wait for five seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
AcuraWatchTM * (P 445)
AcuraWatch
TM is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located behind the emblem and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side
of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.
The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is
behind the emblem.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P446)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
(P455)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, wi thout you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P471)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides audible and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P479)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
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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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