2022 ACURA RDX manual transmission

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the
multi-information display.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the multi-
information display. u For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
( P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually press the ENGINE START/
STOP button cancels ACCESSORY
mode. The
(P indicator comes on and
the power mode changes to OFF. You
must always press the ENGINE START/
STOP button when car wash mode is no
longer needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
To keep the vehicle in
(N position, you can also
follow this procedure:
While the engine is on, select
( N, and then within
five seconds, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The transmission may not stay in
( N position while
the following indicators ar e on or when the message
below appears:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
•Charging system indicator•The 12 Volt Battery Charging System Problem.
Do Not Drive. message on the multi-information
display.
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatica lly when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and Brake
System indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 548
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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685
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 686
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 688
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 689
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 690Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 691
Warranty Coverages ........................ 693
Authorized Manuals ......................... 696
Client Service Information ............... 697
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Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 552
Accessories and Modifications ................. 633
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 239
Acura Integrated Dynamics System ......... 459
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460
AcuraLink® ............................................... 419
AcuraWatch
TM........................................... 483
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ........................... 102, 502
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 598
Engine Oil ................................................ 593
Washer .................................................... 602
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 593
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 229
Front Seats .............................................. 216
Head Restraints........................................ 225
Mirrors .................................................... 213
Rear Seats................................................ 222
Steering Wheel ........................................ 212
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 473
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 247
Changing the Mode ................................ 247
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 249
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 626
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 251
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 247 Sensors ................................................... 252
Synchronized Mode................................. 250
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 247
Air Pressure ....................................... 613, 687
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 63
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator.............................................. 60, 95
Knee Airbags............................................. 54
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 61
Sensors ..................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 57
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 59
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 293
Amazon Alexa .......................................... 289
Android Auto ........................................... 327
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 552
Indicator.................................................... 94
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 322
Armrest ..................................................... 229
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 321
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 258
Audio System ............................................ 254
Adjusting the Sound................................ 287
Audio/Information Screen........................ 264
Display Setup .......................................... 288
Error Messages ........................................ 332
General Information ................................ 336
Home Screen........................................... 269 How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 281
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 285
iPod ........................................................ 310
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 288
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................................... 313
Reactivating ............................................ 257
Remote Controls ..................................... 258
Security Code ......................................... 257
Status Area ............................................. 274
System Updates ...................................... 281
Theft Protection ...................................... 257
True Touchpad Interface ......................... 261
USB Flash Drives.............................. 313, 338
USB Ports ................................................ 255
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 264
Authorized Manuals ................................ 696
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 172
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 201
Indicator ................................................... 98
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 464
OFF Button ............................................. 466
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 550
Indicator ........................................... 85, 550
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 215
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 205
Automatic Lighting .................................. 198
Automatic Transmission .......................... 450
Creeping................................................. 450
Fluid ....................................................... 600
Kickdown ............................................... 450
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 453
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