340Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■
Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models2WD models
344Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura RDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.:
4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)
*1
4,982 lbs (2,260 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.:
2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,190 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.:
2,293 lbs (1,040 kg)
*1
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg)
*1
6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,940 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)
Lubricant Type
ND-OIL8
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
60AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake FluidHeadlights (High Beams)
60W (HB3)
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)
*
55W (H11)
*
Fog Lights
*1
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Front Side Marker Lights 5W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker/Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Taillights 3CP
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
High-Mount Brake Light
16W
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Cargo Area Lights
5W
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
LED
Ceiling Light
8W
Door Courtesy Lights 2CP
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light 1.4W
Foot Light
LED
Center Pocket Light LED
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
