2020 Acura RDX wheel

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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
Press the electric parking brake switch gently
and securely. u The indicator in the switch comes on.
u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) comes on.
■Parking Brake1Brake System
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound coming from the engine
compartment while the brake system activates. This is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 610
If you press and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA ® system until the
vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is in ON, carry out th e following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pres s and release the parking brake switch.
u Check that the Parking Brake and Brake System indicator (red) has come on.
3. Press and hold the parking brake switch. Wh en you hear a beeping sound, release
the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.
4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the
switch.
u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.
u One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.
u When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.
u To confirm that the park ing brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and
Brake System indicator (red) is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate th e feature for when putting your vehicle
through a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds pull up the
parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with Low Speed Follow and the automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the park ing brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and
Brake System indicator (red) is on.
1 Parking Brake
In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when ha ving your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before th e ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uWhen Stopped
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Driving
Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, particularly if you are parked on an
incline.1 When Stopped
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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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 restrict 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. 335
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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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
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Driving
The following can be displaye d when the system is on.
Guide lines : Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the
rear surroundings. The distan ce may appear differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines : Indicate vehicle direction while th e steering wheel is in the current
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances indi cated by the guide lines
and camera views on the display may differ from the
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the
vehicle height, road condi tions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be used as a reference only.
The guide lines can be tu rned on and off using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 335
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until
you turn them back on.
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uuSurround View Camera System*uUsing the Surround View Camera System
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Driving
Using the Surround View Camera System
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is
changed to
(R.
■When Parking Your Vehicle1 When Parking Your Vehicle
The ground view can be disp layed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system
when the door mirrors are folded.
When changing the gear position from/to
( R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
audio/information screen and a rear view image.
Canadian models
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 16
inches (40 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
appear in
black.
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate
39 inches
(1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
39 inches
(1 m)
Ground View Icon
Click the ground
view icon.
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527
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 528
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..529
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 530
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 531
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 538
Opening the Hood ........................... 539
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 540
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 541
Oil Check ......................................... 542
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 543 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter... 544
Engine Coolant ................................ 546
Transmission Fluid ............................ 548
Brake Fluid ....................................... 549
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 550
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 551Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 555
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 560
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 561
Tire Labeling .................................... 561
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 563
Wear Indicators ............................... 565
Tire Service Life ................................ 565
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 566
Tire Rotation .................................... 567
Winter Tires ..................................... 568
Battery ............................................... 569
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 571
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 573Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 575
Exterior Care.................................... 577
Accessories and Modifications ........ 580
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