airbag Acura RDX 2009 Service Manual

Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 386
A ccessories and Modif ications
A ccessories
Bef ore Driving
281
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Herearesomeexamples:Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability. Non-Acura wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
A ccessories and Modif ications
Modif ying Your Vehicle
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Do not put any items on top of the
cargo area cover. They can block
your view and be thrown around
the vehicle during a crash.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfoldtherearseatsdown,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo
below the bottom of the windows.
If it is higher, it could interf ere
with the proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 110 lbs (50 kg). 56
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
286
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Accessories .281
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .122
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Accessory Power Sockets .154
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Active Head Restraints .134
......................................
AcuraLink .237
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .337
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .272
.............
Adjusting the Sound .186,217
.....
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .119
........
Adjust Outside Temperature .74
......
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 .135
..............................
Audio Antenna .355
................................
Audio System .168
............................
Auto Door Lock .101
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .109
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .115
...
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 .153
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.250
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .305
.............
Break-in, New Linings .272
....................
Bulb Replacement .350
...........................................
Fluid .345
.......................................
Parking .147
......
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
Index
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .349
..............................
Brake Lights .350
.................................
Fog Lights .351
................
Front Parking Lights .348
........
Front Side Marker Lights .348
.................................
Headlights .347
.........
High-mount Brake Light .352
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .350
............................
Specif ications .397
............................
Taillights .349,350
............
Turn Signal Lights .348,350
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .347,351
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharge
............................................
Type .347
............................
Capacities Chart .396
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
..............................................
Cargo .283
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .157
..........................
Cargo Area Light .150
.................................
Cargo Hooks .287
......................................
Cargo Net .287
.............................
Carrying Cargo .283 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .223
..........................
CD Changer .173,196
CD Changer Error
...................................
Messages .226
................................
Ceiling Lights .148
........................
Certif ication Label .394
.................................
Chains, Tires .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .371
.................................
Changing Oil .338
........................................
How to .338
......................................
When to .327
...
Charging System Indicator .63,381
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .291
.....................................
Child Saf ety .35
..............................
Booster Seats .53
.............................
Child Seats .35,43
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .39
..........................................
Inf ants .40
............................
Large Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .45
......................
Risks with Airbags .36
.............................
Small Children .41
.........................................
Tethers .50
...........................
Warning Labels .37
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .36 .................................
Child Seats .35,43
.........................................
LATCH .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
................
Childproof Door Locks .124
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .354
..........
Client Service Inf ormation .410
..............
Climate Control Sensors .167
...............
Climate Control System .160
..............................................
Clock .188
...................................
Coin Holder .156
........................
CO in the Exhaust .403
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .292
......................
Compact Spare Tire .370
.................
Console Compartment .155
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .410
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .340
....................................
Checking .277
.........................
Proper Solution .340
.............
Temperature Gauge .73,76
............................
Courtesy Lights .150
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .403
................
Cruise Control Indicator .67
............
Cruise Control Operation .234
Index
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Emergency Brake .147
....................
Emergency Flashers .118
.......................
Emissions Controls .403
........................
Emissions Testing .406
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .340
Coolant Temperature
.................................
Gauge .73,76
.........................
If It Won’t Start .375
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .63,382
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .327
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .63,381
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .336
...............................
Overheating .379
............................
Specif ications .396
............................
Speed Limiter .295
.......................................
Starting .292
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .403
.......
Exhaust Emissions Controls .404
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .17 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .278
.........................................
Gasoline .272
.....................
AVG. Fuel A/B .73,75
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...........................................
Gauge .71
.............................
INST. Fuel .73,75
................
Octane Requirement .272
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .273
................
Gas Station Procedures .273
...................................
Fan, Interior .162
.........................................
Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .273
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .355
...............................................
Oil .338
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .118
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .371
.....................................
Floor Mats .354
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .343
..........................................
Brake .345
..........................
Power Steering .346
..................
Windshield Washer .342
..............
Folding Rear Seat Down .135
........................
Four-way Flashers .118
Front Airbags
............................
Driver’s Side .9,25
.....................
Passenger’s Side .9,25
......................
Front Door Pockets .152
Front Seat
....................................
Adjusting .131
.......................................
Heaters .138 .................................................
Fuel .272
.....................
AVG. Fuel A/B .73,75
......................
Fill Door and Cap .273
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...........................................
Gauge .71
.............................
INST. Fuel .73,75
................
Octane Requirement .272
...............................
Oxygenated .273
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .273
.....
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .274
...............................
Fuel Economy .278
..............................
Fuse Locations .389
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .386
Index
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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 .152
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) .315
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .347
..................................
Hanger Bars .287
......
HandsFreeLink
, Bluetooth.250
............
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 .132
.............................
Heated Mirrors .144
.................................
Heaters, Seat .138
..........................
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) .65,384
.........................
Brake (Red) .65,383
................
Charging System .63,381 .............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
.....................................
Fog Light .68
...................................
High Beam .67
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure .63,381
.....................................
Lights On .68
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS .69,307
..................
Maintenance Minder .70
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .382
.................
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
....................
VSA Activation .67,312
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Neutral Gear Position .294
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New Vehicle Break-in .272
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .300
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .394 .......................
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 .143
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .282
.......................................
Moonroof .141
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
............
Panel Brightness Control .117
........................
Park Gear Position .294
...........................................
Parking .303 ...............................
Parking Brake .147
Parking Brake and Brake
......
System Indicator (Red) .65,383
...............................
Parking Lights .114
..
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 .154
....................
Power Steering Fluid .346
............................
Power Windows .139
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
........................
Preparing to Drive .291
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .272
...................................
Odometer .73,74
....................
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 .143
...............
Outside Temperature .73,74
....................
Overheating, Engine .379
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .333
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Protecting Children .35
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children .52
.........
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
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.............
Satellite Radio, XM
.183,211
.....................................
Seat Belts .8,19
...............
Additional Information .19
.....
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 .138
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .131
.................
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 .135
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .270
...........................
Rearview Mirror .143
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .118
Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .113
Reception, XM
Satellite
..........................................
Radio .228
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs .131
.......
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
..................
Reverse Gear Position .294
............
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .144
......................................
Roof Rack .286
................................
Rotation, Tire .363
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Tailgate............................
Open Indicator .11
...............................
Opening the .125
............
Unlocking the Tailgate .126
..
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .349,350
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .369
.........
Service Station Procedures .273
..........................
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
.....................................
Snow Tires .364
................................
Sound System .168
......................................
Spare Tire .370
................................
Specif ications .396
................................
Speed Limiter .295 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
...
Additional Safety Precautions .34
......................
Advanced Airbags .27
.............................
Airbag Service .33
......
Airbag System Components .23
.....................
Dual-Stage Airbags .26
............
Dual-Threshold Airbags .27
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
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
.............................
SRS Indicator .31,63
..
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 .72,230,234,251
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .368
........................................
Sun Visor .154
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,23
......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .31,63
...................
System Components .23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .336
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