2020 Acura RDX engine overheat

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the mu lti-information display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at
the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge has gone down, resu me driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message on the multi-in formation display may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve TankMAXMIN
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 546
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 547
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 546
Overheating ............................................ 612
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 419
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 507
Cup Holders .............................................. 223
Customized Features ............................... 335
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 190
Dead Battery ............................................ 610
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 357
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 232
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 637
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 186
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 204
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 542
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 185
Door Mirrors ............................................. 205
Doors ........................................................ 146
Auto Door Locking.................................. 162
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 162
Keys........................................................ 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 150 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 157
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 563
Driving ....................................................... 399
Automatic Transmission ........................... 419
Braking .................................................... 492
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 411
Shifting Gear ........................................... 420
Starting the Engine .................................. 413
Driving Position Memory System ............. 201
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 574
Dynamic Mode Switch .............................. 428
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 492
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 617
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 436
Emergency ................................................ 628
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant ................................................... 546
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Oil ........................................................... 541
Remote Engine Start ................................ 415
Starting ................................................... 413
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 540
Engine Coolant ......................................... 546
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 547
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 546 Overheating ............................................ 612
Temperature Gauge ................................ 126
Engine Oil ................................................. 541
Adding .................................................... 543
Checking................................................. 542
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 541
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 182
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 617
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 71
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 577
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 205F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 574
Oil ........................................................... 544
Flat Tire ............................................. 585, 593
Floor Mats ................................................. 576
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ....................................... 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 550
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 273
Fog Lights Indicator.................................................... 87
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 216
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Index
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 .................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 403
Lumbar Support ........................................ 207
M
Maintenance..................................... 133, 527
Battery..................................................... 569
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 575
Climate Control System ........................... 573
Coolant ................................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 531
Oil ........................................................... 542
Precautions .............................................. 528
Radiator................................................... 547
Remote Transmitter ......................... 571, 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 551
Safety ...................................................... 529
Service Items............................................ 535 Tires ........................................................ 560
Transmission Fluid ................................... 548
Under the Hood ...................................... 538
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 403
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................ 204
Door ....................................................... 205
Exterior ................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 580
MP3 ........................................................... 293
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 293
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 511
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 411
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 541
Adding .................................................... 543 Checking ................................................ 542
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 541, 635
Viscosity.......................................... 541, 635
Open Source Licenses .............................. 330
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 539
Panoramic Roof ...................................... 179
Power Windows...................................... 176
Tailgate................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overheating ............................................. 612
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 426
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 492
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 616
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................. 75, 618
Parking Sensor System ............................. 503
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
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Index
Specified Fuel.................................... 521, 634
Speed Limit Information .......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 134
Speedometer ............................................. 126
Sport Gauge Settings ................................ 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 435
Starting the Engine .................................. 413
Does Not Start ......................................... 607
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Remote Engine Start ................................ 415
Steering Wheel ......................................... 203
Adjusting ................................................. 203
Stopping .................................................... 501
Summer Tires ............................................ 568
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® )............................................... 439
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Surround View Camera System ................ 513
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode .................................. 233
System Message Indicator .......................... 89
System Updates ......................................... 262
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 630 Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 594
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 619
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 440
Indicator............................................ 86, 619
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 619
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 593
Tires ........................................................... 560
Air Pressure ..................................... 561, 635
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 560
Inspection ............................................... 560
Labeling .................................................. 561
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 585, 593
Regulations ............................................. 563
Rotation .................................................. 567
Spare Tire ........................................ 585, 635
Summer .................................................. 568
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 594
Tire Chains .............................................. 568
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 593
Wear Indicators ....................................... 565
Winter..................................................... 568
Tools .......................................................... 584
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 405
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 407 Load Limits ............................................. 405
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 410
Emergency .............................................. 628
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 440
Indicator ........................................... 86, 619
Transmission ....................................... 19, 420
Automatic......................................... 19, 420
Fluid ....................................................... 548
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 422
Indicator ................................................. 620
Number .................................................. 636
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 426
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................ 130
Troubleshooting ...................................... 583
Blown Fuse ............................. 621, 624, 625
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 628
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 607
Fuel Fill Door ........................................... 629
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 612
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 585, 593
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 161
Tailgate................................................... 630
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
True Touchpad ......................................... 246
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