2022 ACURA RDX Owners Manual

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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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AcuraWatchTM (P483)
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.
AcuraWatch
TM is a driver support system
which employs the use of three distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located behind the emblem, a front sensor
camera mounted to the interior side of the
windshield, behind the rearview mirror, and
the sonar sensors located in the front and
rear bumpers.
Models without Low Speed Braking Control
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
All models
Front Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Sonar Sensors
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P486)
The system can assist you when it
determines there is a possibility of your
vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of your vehicle.
The CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when
the potential for a collision is determined, as
well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Low Speed Braking
Control
* (P497)
Using sonar sensors lo cated on the front and
rear bumpers, this system detects if there is
danger of a potential collision with a wall or
other obstacle during normal driving. The
system then assists in av oiding collisions and
reducing damage from impact through
assistive braking.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
(P502)
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, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P522)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation System
(P530)
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.
Traffic Sign Recognition
System
(P 535)
Reminds you of road sign information, such
as the current speed limit your vehicle has
just passed through, showing it on the
multi-information display and the head-up
display
*.
* Not available on all models
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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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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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What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P552)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
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Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P163)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pulling the electric parking
brake switch does not
release the parking brake.
Why?Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Sy stem (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P672)
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
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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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