2023 ACURA RDX engine overheat

669Continued
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 multi-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
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d 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 coolan t 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, re sume 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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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire
* causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to first b link, and then stay on, change
the tire to a full-size tire. The indi cator goes off after driving for a few
miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON and transmission in
( P, while you
adjust tire pressure up or down, the system alerts you
as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.
When a certain amount of time has passed since
activation, Tire Fill Assist wi ll be canceled until you set
the power mode to OFF.
You cannot use Tire Fill Assist if the engine was
started by the remote engine start, or if there is a
malfunction in the system.
If Tire Fill Assist does not work, use a tire pressure
gauge.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 600
Overheating............................................. 669
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 450
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 561
Cup Holders ............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Dead Battery............................................. 667
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 596
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 196
Door Mirrors ............................................. 214
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 172
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 172
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ..................................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 167 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 617
Driving ...................................................... 429
Automatic Transmission .......................... 450
Braking ................................................... 545
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 451
Starting the Engine.................................. 443
Driving Position Memory System ............ 210
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 600
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 667
Oil ........................................................... 595
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 594
Engine Coolant ......................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 600
Overheating ............................................ 669 Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 595
Adding ................................................... 597
Checking ................................................ 596
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 595
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 632
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 598
Flat Tire ............................................. 641, 649
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 602
Brake ...................................................... 603
Engine Coolant ....................................... 600
Windshield Washer ................................. 604
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
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Index
Interior.................................................... 230
Light Switches......................................... 197
Lights On Indicator.................................... 98
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 196
Load Limits ............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 172
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 171
From Inside ............................................. 169
From Outside .......................................... 160
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 166
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 167
Low Battery Charge ................................. 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 497
Lower Anchors ..................................... 69, 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
Lumbar Support ....................................... 216
M
Maintenance.................................... 142, 581
Battery .................................................... 623
Brake Fluid .............................................. 603
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 627
Coolant .................................................. 600
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 596
Precautions ............................................. 582 Radiator .................................................. 601
Remote Transmitter ......................... 625, 626
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 605
Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 614
Transmission Fluid ................................... 602
Under the Hood ...................................... 592
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 672
Map Lights ................................................ 231
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 136
Mirrors ....................................................... 213
Adjusting ................................................. 213
Door ........................................................ 214
Exterior .................................................... 214
Interior Rearview ..................................... 213
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
MP3 ........................................................... 313
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 313
Multi-Information Display ....................... 137
Switching the Display .............................. 139
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 565
N
Navigation................................................ 141
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 441
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 595
Adding .................................................... 597
Checking................................................. 596
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 595, 691
Viscosity .......................................... 595, 691
Open Source Licenses ............................... 353
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 593
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 189
Power Windows ...................................... 186
Tailgate ................................................... 173
Outside Temperature Display .................. 137
Overheating .............................................. 669
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 457
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 189
Parking ...................................................... 555
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 83
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 639
Blown Fuse .............................. 678, 681, 682
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 685
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 664
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 686
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 669
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 641, 649
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 171
Tailgate ................................................... 687
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 261
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 579
Turn Signals ............................................... 196
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 98
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 151
Two-way Keyless Remote ......................... 168
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 238
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 160
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 169
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 338
USB Ports ................................................... 255
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 692
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 151
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ................................ 96, 471
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 595, 691
Voice Control Operation .......................... 290
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 291
Voice Recognition ................................... 290
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 471
W
Warning and Information Messages ....... 107
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 671
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warnings ................................................... 142
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 697
Watts ......................................................... 690
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 619
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 645
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 319
Window Washers ..................................... 204
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 604
Switch ..................................................... 204
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186Windshield
............................................... 204
Cleaning ................................................. 634
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 249
Washer Fluid ........................................... 604
Wiper Blades........................................... 609
Wipers and Washers ............................... 204
Winter Tires .............................................. 622
Snow Tires .............................................. 622
Tire Chains.............................................. 622
Wipers and Washers ................................ 204
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 205
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 609
Front....................................................... 204
Rear ........................................................ 206
Wireless Charger ...................................... 240
WMA ......................................................... 313
Worn Tires ................................................ 614
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