transmission Acura RDX 2009 Owner's Manual

2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.... 59
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®,and other convenience items
)
......... 159
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 271
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 289
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage).......................................... 325
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 369
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 393
Warranty and Client Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) .......... 409
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 413
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
1 00X31-STK-6200

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and
other convenience f eatures. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
FeaturesDriving
Maintenance
Bef ore Driving T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
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Front Ceiling Light Switch
Moonroof Switch
1: On RDX model only
On RDX with Technology Package model only
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2: HomeLink Buttons (P.247)
(P.141) (P.148)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHGAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTONPASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.71) (P.61)
(P.9,25)
(P.123)
(P.275)
(P.273) (P.293)
(P.170)
(P.160)
(P.123)
(P.189)
(P.145)
(P.139)
(P.147) (P.154)
(P.139)
(P.143) (P.9,25)
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HomeLink Buttons
1: On RDX model only
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3:
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(P.247)
(P.141) (P.148)
Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.61)
(P.71)
(P.123)
(P.275) (P.273) (P.293)
(P.170)
(P.160)
(P.189)
(P.123)
(P.143)
(P.145)
(P.139) (P.147) (P.154) (P.139)
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This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission f luid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e, shif t to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, and the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘OIL PRESSURE
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). 382
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A/T Temperature
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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With the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
customize some vehicle control
settings.
To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
If you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
If you move the shif t lever out of
Park. If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
The f irst customizing menu is: If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button (see page ).
DEFAULT ALL
CHG SETTING 83
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Customized Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The wiper is not activated.
When you turn the wiper switch to
OFF while the rear window wiper is
in action, it will return to its parked
position.
Rotate the switch clockwise
to turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates intermittently. When the wiper control lever
position is INT, the rear wiper
operates intermittently. When it is
LO or HI, the rear wiper operates
continuously. The rear window washer uses the
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
ON
OFF
Rear Window Washer with Wiper
Rear Window Washer Only. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
Rotate the switch counterclockwise
f rom OFF to spray the window
washer without activating the wiper.
The washer will operate until you
release the switch.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer OFF
ON Rear Window Washer with Wiper
Rear Window Washer Only
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
1.
2. 3.
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
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CONT INUED
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Use the required engine oil (see
page).
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Bef ore Driving
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD
)system,
the vehicle stability assist (VSA
)
system, the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), and f acts you need
if you are planning to tow a trailer or
drive of f -highway. ........................
Driving Guidelines .290
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Preparing to Drive .291
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Starting the Engine .292
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Automatic Transmission .293
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .297
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive .................
(SH-AWD
) System .301
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Parking .303
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Braking System .304
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .305
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .307
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System .312
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Towing a Trailer .314
Of f -Highway Driving
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Guidelines .321
Driving
Driving
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