2022 ACURA RDX airbag

These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the ED R is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can r ead the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardo uswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 136
2Controls P. 153
Clock P. 154 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 156
Panoramic Roof P. 189
Seats P. 216
2 Features P. 253
Audio System P. 254 Audio System Basic Operation P. 260
Customized Features P. 359 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 386
2 Driving P. 429
Before Driving P. 430 Towing a Trailer P. 435
Braking P. 545Parking Your Vehicle P. 554
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 577 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 578
2 Maintenance P. 579
Before Performing Maintenance P. 580 Maintenance MinderTM P. 583
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 607
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 625 Cleaning P. 627
2Handling the Unexpected P. 635
Tools P. 636 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 637
Overheating P. 665 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 667
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 682
2 Information P. 685
Specifications P. 686 Identification Numbers P. 688
Warranty Coverages P. 693 Authorized Manuals P. 696
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Rearview Mirror (P 213)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 451)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 49)
❚Glove Box (P 233)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 49)
❚HomeLink® Buttons (P 387)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type A (P 677)
❚Dynamic Mode Switch (P459 )
❚Front Passenger’s Knee Airbag (P 54)
❚True Touchpad Interface (P 261)
❚USB Port (P 255)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 54)
❚USB Ports* (P 256)
❚Power Window Switches (P 186)
❚Memory Buttons (P 211)
❚SET Button (P 211)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P 171)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 214)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 591)
❚Power Tailgate Button (P 177)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type C (P 679)
❚Rear Seat Heater Buttons* (P 246)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type B (P 678)
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Quick Reference Guide❚Cargo Area Light (P232)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 71)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 59)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Seat Belts (P 37)
❚Panoramic Roof Switch (P 191)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P 238)
❚USB Port (P 256)
❚Front Seat (P 216)
❚Side Airbags (P 57)
❚Coat Hook (P 237)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 69)
❚Rear Seat (P 222)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 73)
❚Grab Handle
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 239)
❚Wireless Charger* (P240)
❚Accessory power socket (cargo area)* (P239 )
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 46)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 64)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 77)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 36)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 37)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 32
Important Handling Information ......... 34
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 35
Safety Checklist ................................. 36
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 37
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 42
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 45
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 46
Types of Airbags ................................ 49 Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 49
Knee Airbags ..................................... 54
Side Airbags....................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 59
Airbag System Indicators .................... 60
Airbag Care ....................................... 63
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 64
Safety of Infants and Small Children....... 66
Safety of Larger Children ................... 75
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 77 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 78
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride prop erly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and te rritories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zone s, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners th at tighten the front and
outer rear seat belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags Knee Airbags
11Door Locks
6
9
Seat Belt Tensioners12
10
11
8
7
12
11
9
12
8
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