2022 ACURA RDX engine

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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P490)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
VSA ® On and Off (P 472)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (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 hold the (VSA ®
OFF) button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P 475)
●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 574)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, 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
(P169)
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
Maintenance (P 579)
Under the Hood (P 590)
●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 603)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 607)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P 612)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 635)
Flat Tire (P 637)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 667)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P 660)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 674)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 665)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 681)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver’s door and manually change the gear
position.
2 When opening the driver’s door (P454)
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator P. 87
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 81*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
System Message Indicator

P. 83
 P. 85
 P. 85
 P. 86
 P. 87*1 *1

P. 97
*1
*1
Gear Position Indicator P. 87
Transmission System
Indicator P. 88
 P. 93
 P. 94 
P. 94
 P. 95
 P. 98

P. 96
*1
*1
*1
 P. 96
*1 P. 95
 P. 98
*1
 P. 98
 P. 98
 P. 101

P. 98
Immobilizer System
Indicator P. 99
Security System Alarm
Indicator  P. 99
 P. 100
*1
*1 *1
Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM ( SH-AWD ®)
System Indicator* P. 101*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 101
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green) P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 90
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator  P. 90
 P. 102
 P. 102
 P. 102
 P. 102
 P. 103
 P. 106
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (White/
Green)
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)
*1
*1
*1
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.• Readiness codes are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 691
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 668
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
(Green)●Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 464—
Auto Idle Stop
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 466
Auto Idle Stop
System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
Auto Idle Stop system.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend
Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the
following situations.
——
- Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
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