key Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Guide
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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
347
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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Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
121
292 386
391
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
376
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Accessories .281
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .122
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Accessory Power Sockets .155
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Active Head Restraints .135
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AcuraLink .237
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .337
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .272
.............
Adjusting the Sound .186,217
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .119
........
Adjust Outside Temperature .74
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
..............
Air Conditioning System .160
.........................................
Usage .161
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .361
......................................
Antif reeze .340
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .64,305
...................................
Operation .305
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .122 ........................................
Armrests .136
..............................
Audio Antenna .355
................................
Audio System .168
............................
Auto Door Lock .101
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .109
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .115
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
..............
Automatic Transmission .293
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .396
...............
Checking Fluid Level .343
Driving with the Paddle
...................................
Shif ters .297
.......................................
Shif ting .293
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .293
................
Shif t Lever Positions .294
....................
Shif t Lock Release .296
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .220
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,381
............................
Jump Starting .377
..............................
Maintenance .366 ............................
Specif ications .397
..............................
Bef ore Driving .271
....................................
Belts,Seat.8,19
.........................
Beverage Holders .154
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.252
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .305
.............
Break-in, New Linings .272
....................
Bulb Replacement .350
...........................................
Fluid .345
.......................................
Parking .148
......
System Indicator (Red) .65,383
System Indicator
...........................
(Amber) .65,384
..........................
System Design .304
........................
Wear Indicators .304
.............................
Braking System .304
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .272
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .117
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Brights, Headlights .114
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Cruise Main Indicator .67
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Cup Holders .154
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Customized Settings .80
....................................
Def ault All .83
.................................
Door Setup .100
.............................
Lighting Setup .95
.................................
Meter Setup .86 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .278
............................
Elapsed Time .73,75
...........................
Reset Condition .93
........
Electric Vacuum Pump .304,384
..................................
Emergencies .369
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .377
Brake System Indicator
......................................
(Red) .383
Brake System Indicator .................................
(Amber) .384
................
Changing a Flat Tire .371
.....
Charging System Indicator .381
..................
Checking the Fuses .386
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .118
............................
Jump Starting .377
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .381
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .382
..................
Overheated Engine .379
............................
Tailgate Open .126
..................
Emergency Towing .391
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .116
.................................
Dead Battery .377
........................................
Def ault All .83
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .412
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .118
..............
Def rosting the Windows .163
....................................
Dimensions .396
.............
Dimming the Headlights .114
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .344
..................................
Engine Oil .277
........................
Directional Signals .114
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .304
.......................................
Disc Care .223 ........................
Disc Changer .173,196
Disc Changer Error
.....................................
Message .226
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .339
.....................................
Door Setup .100
........................
Auto Door Lock .101
.....................
Auto Door Unlock .109
.......................
Door Lock Mode .103
Keyless Lock
................
Acknowledgement .105
.............
Security Relock Timer .107
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks .124
............
Locking and Unlocking .123
....................
Power Door Locks .123
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .398
.......................................
Drive (D) .295
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .289
....................................
Economy .278
........................
Driving Guidelines .290
............
Driving Position Memory .146
.......
Driving with Paddle Shif ters .297
................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode .297
...............................
In S Position .299
..........
Dual Temperature Control .165 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .355
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GaugesEngine Coolant .....................
Temperature .73,76
...............................................
Fuel .71
.................................
Tachometer .71
.....................
Turbo Boost Meter .71
...............................
Speedometer .71
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .293
......................................
Glove Box .153
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) .315
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .347
..................................
Hanger Bars .287
......
HandsFreeLink
, Bluetooth.252
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .118
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .347
.........
Daytime Running Lights .116
..................
High Beam Indicator .67
High-Intensity Discharge
......................................
Lamp .347
.........................
Reminder Tone .114
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .347 .................................
Turning on .114
.............
Headlight Auto Of f Timer .98
............................
Head Restraints .133
.............................
Heated Mirrors .145
.................................
Heaters, Seat .139
..........................
High Beam Lever .114
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .247
.......................
Hood, Opening the .275
...........................................
Horn.4,111
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .394
Ignition
............................................
Keys .119
.........................................
Switch .122
............
Timing Control System .404
......................
Immobilizer System .121
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .64,305
.......................
A/T Temperature .63
...................
Brake (Amber) .65,385
.........................
Brake (Red) .65,383
................
Charging System .63,381 .............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
.....................................
Fog Light .68
...................................
High Beam .67
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure .63,381
.....................................
Lights On .68
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS .69,307
..................
Maintenance Minder .70
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f .32
..................
Security System .68,233
......................................
SH-AWD .68
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .31,64
.........................................
SRS .31,63
.........................
System Message .70
.
TPMS, Low Tire Pressure .69,307
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .67
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .66,312
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VSA Activation .67,312
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Keyless Lock....................
Acknowledgement .105
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Keyless Memory Settings .130
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Keys .119
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Label, Certif ication .394
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .114
........................
Language Selection .87
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .45
.................................
Lighting Setup .95
Interior Light Dimming .........................................
Time .96
.........
Headlight Auto Of f Timer .98
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .347
.......................................
Indicator .62
.......................................
Parking .114
................................
Turn Signal .114
....................................
Load Limits .284
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .122
......................
Lockout Prevention .124 Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .122
........................
Childproof Door .124
.............
Console Compartment .156
............................
Fuel Fill Door .273
..................................
Glove Box .153
...............................
Power Door .123
......................................
Tailgate .125
........................
Low Coolant Level .277
................................
Lower Anchors .45
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,381
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...............................
Indicator .69,307
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .369
.
Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) .287
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .283
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .287
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .372
.......................................
Jack, Tire .372
................................
Jump Starting .377 ..................................
Maintenance .325
...........
Main Items and Sub Items .331
............................................
Minder .327
..................
Individual Map Lights .150
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .40
......................................
Inf ant Seats .40
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .360
........
Recommended Pressures .361
....................................
INFO Button .72
.................................
Inside Mirror .144
.............................
Inspection, Tire .361
....................
Installing a Child Seat .44
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .117
..............
Instruments and Controls .59
.....................................
Intercooler .355
.................................
Interf ace Dial .189
...............................
Interior Lights .149
.......
Interior Light Dimming Time .96
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Introduction .i
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Minder Indicator .73,75
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .333
..........................................
Saf ety .326
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,382
...............................
Meters, Gauges .71
.....................................
Meter Setup .86
..
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
.......
Elap. Time Reset Condition .93
....................
Language Selection .87
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with
.......................................
Ref uel .91
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .144
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .282
.......................................
Moonroof .142
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
...................
Neutral Gear Position .294
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .272
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Normal Shif t Speeds .300
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .394 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .272
.........................................
Odometer .71
....................
Of f -Highway Driving .321
Oil
........................
Change, How to .338
......................
Change, When to .327
......................
Checking Engine .276
..............
Pressure Indicator .63,381
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .336
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .122
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .403
......................
Optional Cargo Net .287
............................
Outside Mirrors .144
...............
Outside Temperature .73,74
....................
Overheating, Engine .379
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .333
............
Panel Brightness Control .117
........................
Park Gear Position .294
...........................................
Parking .303 ...............................
Parking Brake .148
Parking Brake and Brake
......
System Indicator (Red) .65,383
...............................
Parking Lights .114
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Parking Over Things that Burn .303
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .32
.............................
PGM-FI System .404
Playing the XM
Satellite
..........................................
Radio .228
...................................
Pollen Filter .355
........................
Power Door Locks .123
...............................
Power Sockets .155
....................
Power Steering Fluid .346
............................
Power Windows .140
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Preparing to Drive .291
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Protecting Children .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .41
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .50
.............................
Using LATCH .45
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,19 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting .412
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.............
Satellite Radio, XM
.183,211
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Seat Belts .8,19
...............
Additional Information .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
.....................................
Cleaning .354
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,20
................................
Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .19,62
...................
System Components .19
...............
Use During Pregnancy .17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
..................................
Seat Heaters .139
..............
Seats, Adjusting the .131,132
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Security Relock Timer .107
............................
Security System .233
.......................
SEL/RESET Button .72
...............................
Serial Number .394
...................
Radiator Overheating .379
.................
Radio Thef t Protection .232
...........................
Readiness Codes .382
Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .350
.............
Rear Seat, Folding Down .136
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor .270
..........................
Rear View Mirror .144
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .118
Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .113
Reception, XM
Satellite
..........................................
Radio .228
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Reclining the Seat Backs .131,132
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .300
........................................
Ref ueling .273 ................
Remote Audio Controls .230
.....................
Remote Transmitter .127
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .355
................
Engine Oil and Filter .338
..........................................
Fuses .386
................................
Light Bulbs .347
...........................................
Tires .363
.................
Transmitter Battery .128
.............................
Wiper Blades .356
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .412
.....................
Required Engine Oil .336
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant .277,340
...............................
Restraint, Child .35
...............
Retractable Master Key .120
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Reverse Gear Position .294
......................
Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Roof Rack .286
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Rotation, Tire .363
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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
......................................
Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .29
........................
Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .348,350
.............................
Signaling Turns .114
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Snow Tires .364
................................
Sound System .168
......................................
Spare Tire .370
................................
Specif ications .396
................................
Speed Limiter .295 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
...
Additional Safety Precautions .34
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Advanced Airbags .27
.............................
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
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How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work .29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
.............................
SRS Indicator .31,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) .122
.......................
Starting the Engine .292
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .292
................
With a Dead Battery .377
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .379
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .119
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .122 Steering Wheel
................
Buttons .72,230,234,253
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .368
........................................
Sun Visor .155
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,23
......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .31,63
...................
System Components .23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .336
Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .11
...............................
Opening the .125
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Unlocking the Tailgate .126
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .349,350
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .369
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