Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.
(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds
because of traf f ic conditions, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
8. 9.
10.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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Client Service Inf ormation .410
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Warranty Coverages .411
Reporting Saf ety Def ects
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(U.S. Vehicles) .412
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Authorized Manuals .413
Warranty and Client Relations
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
409
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U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact the Acura
Client Services Of f ice.
Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands: 394
Client Service Inf ormation
410
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Acura Client Services
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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.
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.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2008 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 2008 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
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
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yAccessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
411
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If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
; or write to:
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
412
http://www.saf ercar.gov
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TocontactNHTSA,youmaycallthe
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat
1-888-327-4236
(TTY:1-800-424-9153);goto
Administrator,NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washigton,
DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
413
Publication
Form Number 61STK01
61STK01EL
61STK30
31STK610
31STK810
31STKM10 31STKQ10 ACU-R Form Description
2007-2008 Acura RDX Service Manual 2008 Acura RDX
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2007 Model series Acura RDX Body Repair Manual
2008 Acura RDX Owner’s Manual
2008 Acura RDX Navigation System Manual 2008 Acura RDX Honda Service History2008 Acura RDX Quick Start GuideOrder Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
www. helminc. com
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CONT INUED
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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
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Additives, Engine Oil .337
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Additives, Gasoline .272
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Adjusting the Sound .186,217
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .119
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Adjust Outside Temperature .74
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,23
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Air Conditioning System .160
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Usage .161
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Air Pressure, Tires .361
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Antif reeze .340
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .64,305
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Operation .305
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .122 ........................................
Armrests .136
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Audio Antenna .355
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Audio System .168
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Auto Door Lock .101
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Auto Door Unlock .109
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .115
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
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Automatic Transmission .293
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Capacity, Fluid .396
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Checking Fluid Level .343
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .297
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Shif ting .293
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .293
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Shif t Lever Positions .294
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Shif t Lock Release .296
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Auxiliary Input Jack .220
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,381
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Jump Starting .377
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Maintenance .366 ............................
Specif ications .397
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Bef ore Driving .271
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Belts,Seat.8,19
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Beverage Holders .154
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.252
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Booster Seats .53
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .305
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Break-in, New Linings .272
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Bulb Replacement .350
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Fluid .345
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Parking .148
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System Indicator (Red) .65,383
System Indicator
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(Amber) .65,384
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System Design .304
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Wear Indicators .304
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Braking System .304
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Break-in, New Vehicle .272
Brightness Control,
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Instruments .117
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Brights, Headlights .114
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Climate Control System .160
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Clock .188
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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
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Adding .340
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Checking .277
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Proper Solution .340
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Temperature Gauge .73,76
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Courtesy Lights .151
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .403
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Cruise Control Indicator .67
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Cruise Control Operation .234
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