service indicator Acura RDX 2008 User Guide

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open 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
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing 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 of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
You will also see an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn of f all electrical
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.
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2.
4.
3.
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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
381
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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The brake system indicator (red)
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and as a reminder to check
the parking brake. It will stay on if
you do not f ully release the parking
brake.
If the brake system indicator (red)
comes on while driving, the brake
f luid level is probably low. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
f eels normal. If it does, check the
brake f luid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page). If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator (Red)
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
383
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .349
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Brake Lights .350
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Fog Lights .351
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Front Parking Lights .348
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Front Side Marker Lights .348
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Headlights .347
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High-mount Brake Light .352
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Rear Side Marker Lights .350
............................
Specif ications .397
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Taillights .349,350
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Turn Signal Lights .348,350
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Bulbs, Halogen .347,351
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharged
............................................
Type .347
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Capacities Chart .396
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo .283
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Cargo Area Cover .158
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Cargo Area Light .151
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Cargo Hooks .287
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Cargo Net .287
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Carrying Cargo .283 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .223
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CD Changer .173,196
CD Changer Error
...................................
Messages .226
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Ceiling Lights .149
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Certif ication Label .394
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Chains, Tires .365
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Changing a Flat Tire .371
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Changing Oil .338
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How to .338
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When to .327
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Charging System Indicator .63,381
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .291
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Child Saf ety .35
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .35,43
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Important Saf ety Reminders .39
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Inf ants .40
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Large Children .52
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LATCH .45
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Risks with Airbags .36
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Small Children .41
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Tethers .50
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Warning Labels .37
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Where Should a Child Sit? .36 .................................
Child Seats .35,43
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LATCH .45
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Childproof Door Locks .124
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Cleaning Seat Belts .354
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Client Service Of f ice .410
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Climate Control Sensors .167
...............
Climate Control System .160
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Clock .188
...................................
Coin Holder .157
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CO in the Exhaust .403
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Cold Weather, Starting in .292
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Compact Spare Tire .370
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Console Compartment .156
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Consumer Inf ormation .410
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .340
....................................
Checking .277
.........................
Proper Solution .340
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Temperature Gauge .73,76
............................
Courtesy Lights .151
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .403
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Cruise Control Indicator .67
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Cruise Control Operation .234
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Service Station Procedures .273
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Setting the Clock .188
SH-AWD (Super Handling-All
.........................
Wheel Drive) .301
.......................................
Indicator .68
.........................
System Message .78
Torque Distribution
............................
Monitor .76,301
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .293
........................
Shif t Lock Release .296
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Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .29
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Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .348,350
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Signaling Turns .114
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Snow Tires .364
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Sound System .168
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Spare Tire .370
................................
Specif ications .396
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Speed Limiter .295 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
...
Additional Safety Precautions .34
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag Service .33
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Airbag System Components .23
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Dual-Stage Airbags .26
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Dual-Threshold Airbags .27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .31,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) .122
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Starting the Engine .292
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .292
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With a Dead Battery .377
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .379
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .119
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .122 Steering Wheel
................
Buttons .72,230,234,253
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Storing Your Vehicle .368
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Sun Visor .155
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,23
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31,63
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System Components .23
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Synthetic Oil .336
Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .11
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Opening the .125
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Unlocking the Tailgate .126
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .349,350
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .369
Index
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µ Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .369
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .398
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Unleaded Gasoline .272
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .339
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Vehicle Capacity Load .284
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Vehicle Dimensions .396
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .394
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .398
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Emissions Control Systems .403
....................
Emissions Testing .406
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .405
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Tire Labeling .400
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation .401
.................
Temperature Gauge .73,76
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Temperature, Outside .73,74
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Thef t Protection, Radio .232
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .417
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .274
................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .119
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Time, Setting the .188
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Tire Chains .365
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .371
.........................
Tire Inf ormation .398
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Tires .360
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Air Pressure .361
........................................
Chains .365
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Checking Wear .362
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .398 ......................................
Inf lation .360
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Inspection .361
.....................................
Labeling .400
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator .69,307
..............................
Maintenance .362
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Pressure Monitor .308
..
Pressure Monitoring System .307
...................................
Replacing .363
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Rotating .363
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Service Lif e .362
...........................................
Snow .364
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Specif ications .364,397
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .372
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .314
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Emergency Wrecker .391
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Equipment and Accessories .315
....................
Pre-Tow Checklist .318
.............................
Weight Limit .314
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .307
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Indicator .69,307
Required Federal
............................
Explanation .401
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Trailer Loading .314,315 ......................
Trailer Towing Tips .319
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .343
...........................
Fluid Selection .344
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Identif ication Number .395
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Shif ting the Automatic .293
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Treadwear .362
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Trip Meter .73,74
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Turbo Boost Meter .71
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Turn Signals .114
Index
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