service Acura RDX 2007 Workshop Manual

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procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
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This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
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CONT INUED
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Cruise Main Indicator .70
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Cup Holders .163
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Customized Settings .87
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Def ault All .90
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Door Setup .107
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Lighting Setup .102
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Meter Setup .93
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Customer Service Of f ice . 422
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .71
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Dead Battery .389
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Def ault All .90
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 125
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Def rosting the Windows . 173
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Dimensions .408
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Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
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Engine Oil .283 ........................
Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 306
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Disc Care .233
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Disc Changer . 183, 206
Disc Changer Error .....................................
Message .234
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Disposal of Used Oil .350
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Door Setup .107
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Auto Door Lock .108
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Auto Door Unlock .116
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Door Lock Mode .110
Keyless Lock ................
Acknowledgement . 112
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Security Relock Timer . 114
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks . 132
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Locking and Unlocking . 131
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Power Door Locks . 131
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Drive (D) .297
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .291
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Economy .284
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Driving Guidelines .292
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Driving with Paddle Shif ters . 299
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 299...............................
In S Position .301
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Dual Temperature Control . 175
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 367
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Economy, Fuel .284
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Elapsed Time . 82
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Reset Condition .100
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Electric Vacuum Pump . 306, 396
Index
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INDEX
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 193, 221
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .366
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 65
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .150
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Se ats, Adjusting the . 144, 145
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Security Relock Timer . 114
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Security System .240
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SEL/RESET Button .79
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Select/Reset Knob .75
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Serial Number .406
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Service Station Procedures . 279
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Setting the Clock .198 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All
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Wheel Drive) .303
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Indicator .72
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System Message .85
Torque Distribution ............................
Monitor . 83, 303
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 295
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Shif t Lock Release .298
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Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 360, 362
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .376
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Sound System .178
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Spare Tire .382
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Specif ications .408
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Speed Limiter .297
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Advanced Airbags .29 .............................
Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Dual-Stage Airbags .28
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Dual-Threshold Airbags . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator . 33, 66
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Starting the Engine .294
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .294
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With a Dead Battery . 389
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State Emissions Testing . 418
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 391
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .126
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 129
Index
INDEX
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Required Engine Oil;Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid: Automa tic Transmission Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2.6USq
t(2.5)
SH-AWD diffe
rential case
Capacity: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement. Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Always use Mobil 1
5W-30 or an
equivalent oil that meets the
Acura HTO-06 standard.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
18.0 US gal (68
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7
) Front/Rear:
355
358
357
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