headlights Acura RDX 2007 User Guide

The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, a beep will sound. The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors,
tailgate, and hood are securely
closed. The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger inside the locked
vehicle turns the ignition switch on.
Security System
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NOTE:SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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U.S.
Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
pe rformed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display. Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
. Brakes
Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page .
283
355 357
359
283 374
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Open the hood.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
Headlight A iming
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
Replacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
359
BULB
CONNECTORHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: Wh
en you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
You
can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
You
hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Check
these things:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page . Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
389 403
378 389
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
387
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops wo rking, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
atthewireinside.Removethe
screws with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
3.
1.
2. 401 402
(Under-hood f use boxes)
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
398
FUSE BLOWN BLOWN
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
409
Air Conditioning
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
15.9 17.6 oz (450 500 g)
SP-10
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
12 V 60 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12
V
65 AH/20 HR
52
AH/5 HR
12
V
12
V
5W 4CP 8W
16 W
3CP
2CP
21
W
3CP
21/5
W
21
W
3CP
55
W
12 V
12 V 2 CP Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.0in(0mm)
0.10 in (2.5 mm)
0°10’ 1°
2°57’
Size
Pr essure P235/55R18
99V
T165/80D17 104M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See
page 402 or the fuse box
covers.
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer. See
page 401 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front fog lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights (in fenders)
Taillights (in tailgate)
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Rear ceiling light
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights
Door courtesy lights
Cargo area light Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
: (HB3)
(D2S)
High
Low
(Amber)
(H11)
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 66, 393
............................
Jump Starting .389
..............................
Maintenance .378
............................
Specif ications .409
..............................
Bef ore Driving .277 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .163
..................................
Booster Seats . 55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 307
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 278
....................
Bulb Replacement .362
...........................................
Fluid .357
.......................................
Parking .157
......
System Indicator (Red) . 68, 395
System Indicator ...........................
(Amber) . 68, 396
..........................
System Design .306
........................
Wear Indicators .306
.............................
Braking System .306
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
......................
Brights, Headlights .121
....................................
Accessories .285
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 164
.....................................
Acura Link .244
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 348
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .278
.............
Adjusting the Sound . 196, 227
.....
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 126
........
Adjust Outside Temperature . 77
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 29
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 170
.........................................
Usage .171
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .373
......................................
Antif reeze .351
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 67, 307
...................................
Operation .307
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
................................
Audio System .178 ............................
Auto Door Lock .108
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 133
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .116
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 122
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
..............
Automatic Transmission . 295
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .408
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 355
Driving with the Paddle ...................................
Shif ters .299
.......................................
Shif ting .295
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .295
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 296
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 298
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .230
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .361
..............................
Brake Lights .362
.................................
Fog Lights .363
................
Front Parking Lights .360
........
Front Side Marker Lights .360
.................................
Headlights .359
.........
High-mount Brake Light .364
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .362
............................
Specif ications .409
............................
Taillights . 361, 362
............
Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .359
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharged ............................................
Type .359
............................
Capacities Chart .408
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58
..............................................
Cargo .287
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .167
..........................
Cargo Area Light .160
.................................
Cargo Hooks .290
......................................
Cargo Net .290
.............................
Carrying Cargo .287 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .233
..........................
CD Changer . 183, 206
CD Changer Error ...................................
Messages .234
................................
Ceiling Lights .158
........................
Certif ication Label .406
.................................
Chains, Tires .377
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .383
.................................
Changing Oil .349
........................................
How to .349
......................................
When to .330
...
Charging System Indicator . 66,393
......
Check Fuel Cap Message . 78, 280
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 293
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .55
.............................
Child Seats . 37, 45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .54
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .52
...........................
Warning Labels .39 .........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.................................
Child Seats . 37, 45
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 52
................
Childproof Door Locks . 132
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .366
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 177
...............
Climate Control System . 170
..............................................
Clock .198
...................................
Coin Holder .166
........................
CO in the Exhaust .415
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 294
......................
Compact Spare Tire .382
.................
Console Compartment . 165
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 422
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .351
....................................
Checking .283
.........................
Proper Solution .351
.............
Te mperature Gauge . 78, 83
............................
Courtesy Lights .160
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .415
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 70
............
Cruise Control Operation . 241
Index
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Cruise Main Indicator .70
...................................
Cup Holders .163
.......................
Customized Settings .87
....................................
Def ault All .90
.................................
Door Setup .107
...........................
Lighting Setup .102
.................................
Meter Setup .93
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 422
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 123
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .71
.................................
Dead Battery .389
........................................
Def ault All .90
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 125
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 173
....................................
Dimensions .408
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
..................................
Engine Oil .283 ........................
Directional Signals .121
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 306
.......................................
Disc Care .233
........................
Disc Changer . 183, 206
Disc Changer Error .....................................
Message .234
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .350
.....................................
Door Setup .107
........................
Auto Door Lock .108
.....................
Auto Door Unlock .116
.......................
Door Lock Mode .110
Keyless Lock ................
Acknowledgement . 112
.............
Security Relock Timer . 114
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks . 132
............
Locking and Unlocking . 131
....................
Power Door Locks . 131
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
.......................................
Drive (D) .297
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .291
....................................
Economy .284
........................
Driving Guidelines .292
.......
Driving with Paddle Shif ters . 299
................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 299...............................
In S Position .301
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 175
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 367
..............................
Economy, Fuel .284
...................................
Elapsed Time . 82
.........................
Reset Condition .100
........
Electric Vacuum Pump . 306, 396
Index
E
D
INDEX
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Gas Mileage, Improving .284
.........................................
Gasoline .278
.....................
AVG. Fuel A/B . 77, 82
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .69
...........................................
Gauge .75
...................................
INST. Fuel .82
................
Octane Requirement .278
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .279
................
Gas Station Procedures .279
Gauges
Engine Coolant .....................
Te mperature . 78, 83
...............................................
Fuel .75
.................................
Tachometer .75
.....................
Turbo Boost Meter .75
...............................
Speedometer .75
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 295
......................................
Glove Box .162
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .318
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359, 363 ..................................
Hanger Bars .290
..........................
HandsFreeLink .257
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 123
..................
High Beam Indicator . 70
High-Intensity Discharge ......................................
Lamp .359
.........................
Reminder Tone .121
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
.................................
Turning on .121
...........
Headlight Auto Of f Timer . 105
............................
Head Restraints .146
.............................
Heated Mirrors .156
.................................
Heaters, Seat .150
..........................
High Beam Lever .121
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
.......................
Hood, Opening the .282
...........................................
Horn .4,118
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .129
............
Timing Control System . 416
......................
Immobilizer System .128
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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