2023 ACURA RDX power tailgate

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
446
Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start*
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen. 2Customized Features P. 359
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•The 12-volt battery temp is too low or the 12-volt
battery charge is too low.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
* Not available on all models
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639
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools.................................................. 640
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 641
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 649
Handling of the Jack ......................... 663
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 664
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ...665
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 666
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Models with temporary tire repair kit
If the Battery Is DeadJump Starting Procedure .................. 667
Overheating ...................................... 669
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning
Appears ............................................. 671
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On .. 672If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 672
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 673
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 674
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....675
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 676
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 677
Fuses .................................................. 678
Emergency Towing ........................... 685
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 686If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 687
Refueling ........................................... 688
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707
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
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) ............................ 81, 82, 675
Parking Sensor System .............................. 557
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 197
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 316
Power Tailgate .......................................... 175
Power Windows ........................................ 186
Precautions While Driving ........................ 449
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 449
Rain ......................................................... 450
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 641, 649
R
Radar Sensor............................................. 543
Radiator ..................................................... 601
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 293
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 297
Range ........................................................ 141
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 695
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 207
Rear Seat Reminder .................................. 224
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 222
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 251
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 213
Refueling ........................................... 575, 688
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 136 Gasoline .......................................... 575, 690
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Regulations ............................... 477, 617, 693
Remote Engine Start ................................ 445
Remote Transmitter ................................. 165
Replacement Battery ............................................ 625, 626
Bulbs ....................................................... 605
Fuses ....................................... 678, 681, 682
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 612
Tires ........................................................ 620
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 609
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 694
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 140
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 214
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 530
On and Off.............................................. 532
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 78
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Safety Support .......................................... 146
Seat Belts .................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 41
Checking................................................... 45
Fastening .................................................. 42 Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 71
Pregnant Women...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 93
Seat Heaters ............................................. 245
Seat Ventilators ........................................ 245
Seats .......................................................... 216
Adjusting ................................................ 216
Front Seats.............................................. 216
Lumbar Support ...................................... 216
Rear Seats ............................................... 222
Seat Control Interface ............................. 218
Seat Heaters ................................... 245, 246
Ventilators .............................................. 245
Security System ........................................ 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 99
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 99
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Sequential Mode ...................................... 457
Setting the Clock ...................................... 154
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 474
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 451
Operation ......................................... 21, 453
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 21, 451
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 297
Smart Shortcuts ........................................ 278
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