ACURA RDX 2010 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2010, Model line: RDX, Model: ACURA RDX 2010Pages: 514, PDF Size: 30.21 MB
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Acura RDX was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read
this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.As you read this manual, you will find
information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is
intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or the
environment.
Introduction
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of
any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.Introductionii09/07/07 15:02:04 10 ACURA RDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STK630 enu
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
●Safety Labels
-on the vehicle.●Safety Messages -preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of
three signal words: DANGER,WARNING ,orCAUTION .
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
●Safety Headings -such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.●Safety Section -such as Driver and Passenger Safety.●Instructions -how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information -please read it
carefully.
A Few Words About Safety
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Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page372of this manual and theOff-Highway Driving Guidelines
section on page 405. Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of
control or an accident.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
...........
61
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink
®, and other convenience items
)...
163
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
.......................................................................................
351
Driving (engine and transmission operation)
...........................................................................................................
371
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
..........................................................
409
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
...................................................
453
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
........................................................
477
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)
...............................
493
Index
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Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures)
Contents
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Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steering
column.
Features
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience features.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you're
planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
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.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
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ꭧ1:
ꭧ 2:
ꭧ 3: On models without navigation system.
On models with navigation system.
HomeLink
®buttons (P.
303)
Moonroof Switch (P. 144)
Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.63)
GAUGES (P. 73)
DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 26)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 148)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 142)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 353) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.
150) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.
376)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.
355) AUDIO SYSTEM
ꭧ
1
(P. 174) CEILING CONSOLE
ꭧ
3
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 146)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 26)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P. 164)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
(P. 142)
AUDIO SYSTEM
ꭧ 2
(P. 216)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 157)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. REARVIEW MONITOR
ꭧ
1
(P. 348)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.199, 207,263,274)
CONTINUED
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: On models without navigation system.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
(P. 116/119)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 289)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH
(P. 396)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 146)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ 3
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 306)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 122) HORN
ꭧ
1
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P. 74)CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.
300)SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
141)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
157)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.
291)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P.
121/147)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
33)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
3/
CENTER DISPLAY
ꭧ 2
(P. 172)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.
121)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.
380) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(P.
114/115) UPPER DISPLAY
ꭧ
3
(P. 173)
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It shows
you how to use seat belts properly. It
explains how your airbags work, and it
tells you how to properly restrain
infants and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions
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6
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
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8
Seat Belts
.....................................
9
Airbags
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10
Protecting Adults and Teens
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12
1. Close and Lock the Doors
........
12
2. Adjust the Front Seats
.............
13
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs
..............
14
4. Adjust the Head Restraints
......
15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
..................................
15
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
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17
Advice for Pregnant Women
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18
Additional Safety Precautions
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19
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
...............................
20
Seat Belt System Components
.....
20 Lap/Shoulder Belt
......................
21
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
.............................
22
Seat Belt Maintenance
................
23
Additional Information About Your Airbags
..................................
24
Airbag System Components
........
24
How Your Front Airbags Work
....
26
How Your Side Airbags Work
......
30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
.....................................
31
How the SRS Indicator Works
.....
32
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
.....................
32
How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
.....................
33
Airbag Service
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34
Additional Safety Precautions
......
35
Protecting Children -General
Guidelines
..............................
36
All Children Must Be
Restrained
..............................
36
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
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37
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
...........
37 If You Must Drive with Several
Children
................................
39
If a Child Requires Close Attention
................................
39
Additional Safety Precautions
......
40
Protecting Infants and Small Children
.................................
41
Protecting Infants
.......................
41
Protecting Small Children
...........
42
Selecting a Child Seat
.....................
44
Installing a Child Seat
.....................
45
Installing a Child Seat with
LATCH
..................................
46
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
..................
50
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
...................................
51
Protecting Larger Children
.............
53
Checking Seat Belt Fit
................
53
Using a Booster Seat
...................
54
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
.....................................
55
Additional Safety Precautions
......
56
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
...............
57
Safety Labels
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58
Driver and Passenger Safety
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You'll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with
airbags, make sure you and your
passengers always wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly (see
page
15).
Restrain All Children
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
small children should be restrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages 36- 56). Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Don't Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don't drink
and drive, and don't let your friends
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