2023 ACURA RDX tailgate

686
Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the tailgate.
2. Push the tabs to open the cover on the left
side of cargo area.
3. Pull the release cord toward you.
u The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Tab
Tab
Release Cord
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687
Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.
■What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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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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Index
Snow Tires................................................ 622
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 544
Spare Tire ......................................... 641, 691
Spark Plugs ............................................... 690
Specifications ........................................... 690
Specified Fuel ................................... 575, 690
Speed Limit Information ......................... 138
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 142
Speedometer ............................................ 136
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 143
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 470
Starting the Engine .................................. 443
Does Not Start ........................................ 664
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 667
Remote Engine Start ............................... 445
Steering Wheel ........................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Stopping ................................................... 555
Summer Tires ............................................ 622
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 238
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 474
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Surround View Camera System ............... 567
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 193
Synchronized Mode ................................. 250
System Message Indicator ....................... 100
System Updates ........................................ 281
T
Tachometer............................................... 142
Tailgate ..................................................... 173
Unable to Open ....................................... 687
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 136
Outside Temperature Display ................... 137
Temperature Sensor ......................... 137, 252
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 650
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 237
Time (Setting) ........................................... 154
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 676
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator ............................................ 97, 676
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 649
Tires ........................................................... 614
Air Pressure ..................................... 615, 691
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 614
Inspection ................................................ 614
Labeling .................................................. 615
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 641, 649
Regulations ............................................. 617
Rotation .................................................. 621
Spare Tire ........................................ 641, 691
Summer .................................................. 622
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 650
Tire Chains .............................................. 622
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 649
Wear Indicators ....................................... 619
Winter ..................................................... 622 Tools
.......................................................... 640
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 435
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 437
Load Limits .............................................. 435
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 440
Emergency .............................................. 685
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator............................................ 97, 676
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 535
Transmission ....................................... 21, 451
Automatic ......................................... 21, 451
Fluid ........................................................ 602
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 87, 453
Indicator.................................................. 677
Number................................................... 692
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 457
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 88
Trip Computer .......................................... 140
Trip Meter ................................................. 140
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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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