dashboard ACURA RDX 2010 User Guide

Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night or in a dense
fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
facilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle for an extended period (a
week or more). You should also turn
off the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or off for a long time.
The automatic lighting feature is
controlled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.Automatic Lighting Off Feature
This feature turns off the headlights,
fog lights, parking lights, taillights,
side marker lights, license plate
lights, and instrument panel lights
within 15 seconds of removing the
key from the ignition switch and
closing the driver's door.
The automatic lighting off feature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the
‘‘
’’or ‘‘
’’position
or if the lights are turned on by
setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO ’’
position, and you remove the key,
then open and close the driver's
door.
LIGHT SENSOR
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Mode Button
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air will
flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.
The mode indicator in the display
changes to the current mode each
time you press the button.
Air flows from the center and
corner vents in the dashboard.Airflow is divided between the
vents in the dashboard and the floor
vents.Air flows from the floor vents.Airflow is divided between the
floor vents and the defroster vents at
the base of the windshield. To Turn Everything Off
If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts off
completely.
●Keep the system off for short
periods only.●To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
When the climate control system is
turned off, the temperature in the
display will also turn off.
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Climate Control SensorsThe climate control system has two
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Climate Control System
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights, parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights flashes if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarming system before the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver's door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors and the tailgate from the
outside with the key, driver's lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause the
alarm to activate. It will also activate
if the audio unit is removed from the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.
The security system will not set if the
hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. Before you leave the vehicle,
make sure the doors, tailgate, and
hood are securely closed.
NOTE:
To see if the system is set
after you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, a beep will sound.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Voice Control Tips●Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
●Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to make
a command. After the beep, speak
in a clear, natural tone.●Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
●Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can say
‘‘Call 123-456-7890 ’’or ‘‘Dial Peter. ’’●When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
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Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel fill 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 off after 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 malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill 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 off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
page 466. Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Service Station Procedures
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Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
for warranty purposes. It is also
necessary for licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
see it by looking through the
windshield on the driver's side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver's doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certification label.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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LightsHeadlights High12 V－60 W (HB3)
Low
ꭧ
12 V －35 W (D2S)
Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V －24/2.2 CP (Amber)
Front fog lights 12 V－55 W (H11)
Front side marker lights 12 V －3CP
Rear turn signal lights 12 V－21 W
Brake/Taillights (in fenders) 12 V －21/5 W
Taillights (in tailgate) 12 V－3CP
Back-up lights 12 V－21 W
Rear side marker lights 12 V－2CP
License plate lights 12 V－3CP
High-mount brake light 12 V－16 W
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights 12 V －4CP
Rear ceiling light 12 V－8W
Glove box light 14 V－1.4 W
Console compartment light 14 V －1.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V－2W
Door courtesy lights 12 V－2CP
Cargo area light 12 V－5W
ꭧ : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Air ConditioningRefrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 15.9－17.6 oz (450 －500 g)
Lubricant type SP-10BatteryCapacity12 V－52 AH/5 HR
12 V －65 AH/20 HRFusesInterior See page473or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
Under-hood See page474or the fuse box
covers.AlignmentToe-in Front 0.0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0.10 in (2.5 mm)
Camber Front 0 ° 10’
Rear －1°
Caster Front 2 ° 57’TiresSize Front/Rear P235/55R18 99V
Spare T165/80D17 104M
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Specifications
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Technical Information
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D
DANGER, Explanation of
.............
iii
Dashboard
...............................
3, 62
Daytime Running Lights
............
119
Dead Battery
..............................
461
Defects, Reporting Safety
...........
496
Defogger, Rear Window
.............
121
Defrosting the Windows
............
167
Dimensions
................................
480
Dimming the Headlights
............
116
Dipstick Automatic Transmission
.........
427
Engine Oil
...............................
356
Directional Signals
...............
69, 116
Disc Brake Wear Indicators.......
387
Disc Care
...................................
257
Disc Changer
......................
185, 239
Disc Changer Error Messages
........................
195, 255
Disc Player
..........................
185, 239
Disposal of Used Oil
...................
423
Doors Childproof Door Locks
............
127
Locking and Unlocking
...........
126 Power Door Locks
..................
126
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
482
Driver and Passenger Safety
..........
5
Driving
.......................................
371
Economy
.................................
358
Driving Guidelines
.....................
372
Driving Position Memory System
...................................
148
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
...................................
380
Dust and Pollen Filter
................
439
E
Economy, Fuel
...........................
358
Emergencies on the Road
..........
453
Battery, Jump Starting
.............
461
Brake System Indicator
...
467, 468
Changing a Flat Tire
...............
455
Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 465
Checking the Fuses
................
470
Driving with a Flat Tire
...........
454
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......
121 Jump Starting
..........................
461
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
........................
65, 465
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Overheated Engine
.................
463
Towing
....................................
475
Emergency Brake
......................
150
Emergency Flashers
..................
121
Emergency Towing
....................
475
Emissions Controls
....................
487
Emissions Testing
......................
490
Engine Adding Engine Coolant
...........
424
If it Won't Start
........................
459
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
411
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
65, 465
Overheating
............................
463
Specifications
..........................
480
Speed Limiter
..........................
378
Starting
...................................
374
Engine Coolant
..........................
424
Engine Number
.........................
479
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Index
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INDEX
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