service Acura RDX 2009 User Guide

µThere are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature
Guides, Maintenance Minders,
Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Inf o,
and Dealer Appointment Reminders.
The system can store up to 256
messages.
Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages f rom Acura.
For the Phone Data
Connection button to be active, you
need a Bluetooth
compatible and
enabled cellphone paired to the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
To complete the data connection
setup, the paired phone must have a
compatible data service. The def ault setting is prompt. When
a diagnostic inf o message appears,
and you select the Check Now option,
the system will prompt you bef ore
connecting to the Acura server. If
you do not wish to connect at that
time, select No at the prompt, and
you will see the inf ormation f rom the
onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’
setting will remove the prompt when
you select the Check Now option and
will automatically connect to the
Acura server. This setting only
applies when you have a Bluetooth
enabled phone that is paired with the
HFLandyouhavecompletedthe
Phone-Data Connection setup.Message Categories
Connect to the Acura Server
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These messages provide detailed
inf ormation about the service
needed f or your vehicle. When a
maintenance message appears on
the multi-information display, a list of
needed maintenance items is
provided through an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.
During the f irst 90 days of
ownership, one of 16 dif f erent
messages appears each day. These
messages help you to use and
understand the technological
f eatures of your vehicle.
These messages, based on updated
vehicle inf ormation and comments
f rom other RDX owners, supplement
your Owner’s Manual and Quick
Start Guide. They provide you with
relevant information for a safe and
enjoyable ownership experience. For
additional inf ormation, call Acura
Client Services directly through the
HFL.
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Maintenance Minder
Feature Guide
Quick T ips
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When you select the Diagnostic Inf o
option, if the HFL is connected to a
cellular data service, AcuraLink
gathers more inf ormation about the
problem, and sends it to Acura.
There, the inf ormation is analyzed
and returned to the vehicle with the
most accurate repair inf ormation.When you make an appointment
through the Owner’s Link Online
Scheduling Service, you can be
reminded about that appointment
through the AcuraLink system in
advance. If you need to reschedule,
you can call your dealer directly with
the HFL.
The timing of your reminder is
based on your reminder pref erence
established on Owner Link.As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Dealer A ppointment Reminder
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period .272
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Fuel Recommendation .272
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Service Station Procedures .273
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Ref ueling .273
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .274
Opening and Closing
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the Hood .275
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Oil Check .276
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Engine Coolant Check .277
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Fuel Economy .278
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Accessories and Modif ications .281
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Carrying Cargo .283
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Do not tow a trailer. In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage. We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
. Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandleattheoutsideof the
driver’s seat.
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2.
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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FUEL FILL CAP
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL
CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see right
column on this page), and the
malf unction indicator lamp may
also come on (see page ).
If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the multi-
information display after you start
the engine.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
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Service Station Procedures
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Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. When you can restart the
engine, the message appears again.
The message goes of f af ter several
days of normal driving once you
tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To
scroll to another message, press the
INFO ( / ) button.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page . Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
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Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Park the vehicle on a level surf ace.Hold the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel, and then
insert it all the way back in its hole.
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
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Oil Check
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GRIPCLIP
SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK
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Make sure the ‘‘UP’’ mark on the
loop is f acing up when you insert
the dipstick.
Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant. Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Service Station Procedures
A dding Engine Oil
A dding
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Check Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
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UPPER MARK RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN
LOWER MARK
‘‘UP’’ MARK
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