battery Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Guide

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. If
the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
wh en the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
). You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGI NG SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn off all electri cal
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
If
necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipsti ck (see page ).
You
will also see an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
). 1.
2.
4. 3.
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On RDX with Technology Package model
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
393
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damag e.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator off
immediately; it can take several days
of norm al driving. The
indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not set,
the test cannot be completed.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It takes at
least three days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for 20 seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to for more
inf ormation (see page ). 418
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Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Codes State
Emissions T esting
394
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.The primary under-hood f use box is
in the engine compartment on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. The secondary under-hood f use box
is next to the battery. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
397
INTERIOR
FUSE
LABEL TAB
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
TAB
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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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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Drive your vehicle f or 30 seconds
while accelerating.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Acura warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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
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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
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D
INDEX
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Emergencies .381
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 389
Brake System Indicator ......................................
(Red) .395
Brake System Indicator .................................
(Amber) .396
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 383
.....
Charging System Indicator . 393
..................
Checking the Fuses . 398
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
............................
Jump Starting .389
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 393
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 394
..................
Overheated Engine . 391
............................
Tailgate Open .139
..................
Emergency Towing . 403
.........................
Emergency Brake .157
....................
Emergency Flashers .125
.......................
Emissions Controls .415
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 418
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 351
Coolant Temperature .................................
Gauge . 78, 83
.........................
If It Won’t Start .387 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 65, 394
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .330
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 347
...............................
Overheating .391
............................
Specif ications .408
............................
Speed Limiter .297
.......................................
Starting .294
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 415
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .58
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...................................
Fan, Interior .172
.........................................
Features .169
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 279
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .367
...............................................
Oil .349
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 383
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355..........................................
Brake .357
..........................
Power Steering .358
..................
Windshield Washer . 353
..............
Folding Rear Seat Down . 147
........................
Four-way Flashers .125
Front Airbags ............................
Driver’s Side .9 ,26
.....................
Passenger’s Side . 9, 34
......................
Front Door Pockets .162
Front Seat .........
Adjusting (Driver’s Side) . 144
..
Adjusting (Passenger’s Side) . 145
.......................................
Heaters .150
.................................................
Fuel .278
.....................
AVG. Fuel A/B . 77, 82
........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 280
......................
Fill Door and Cap .279
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .69
...........................................
Gauge .75
...................................
INST. Fuel .82
................
Octane Requirement . 278
...............................
Oxygenated .279
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .279
.....
Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 281
...............................
Fuel Economy .284
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .398
Index
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Safety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 424
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
...................
Radiator Overheating . 391
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 239
...........................
Readiness Codes .394
Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .362
.............
Rear Seat, Folding Down . 147
..........................
Rear View Mirror .155
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 125
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .120
Reception, XM
Satellite
........................................
Radio .235
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 144, 145
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 302
........................................
Ref ueling .279
.....................
Remote Transmitter .140
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 367................
Engine Oil and Filter . 349
..........................................
Fuses .398
................................
Light Bulbs .359
...........................................
Tires .375
.................
Transmitter Battery . 142
.............................
Wiper Blades .368
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 424
.....................
Required Engine Oil .347
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 283, 351
...............................
Restraint, Child . 37
...............
Retractable Master Key . 127
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 296
......................
Reverse Mirror Tilt .156
......................................
Roof Rack .289
................................
Rotation, Tire .375
............
Panel Brightness Control . 124
........................
Park Gear Position .296
...........................................
Parking .305
...............................
Parking Brake .157
Parking Brake and Brake ......
System Indicator (Red) . 68, 395
...............................
Parking Lights .121
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 305
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
.............................
PGM-FI System .416
Playing the XM Satellite ........................................
Radio .235
...................................
Pollen Filter .367
........................
Power Door Locks .131
...............................
Power Sockets .164
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 358
............................
Power Windows .151
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
........................
Preparing to Drive .293
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .37
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .42 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 54
.........
Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
.............................
Using LATCH .47
Index
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