fuel filter Acura RDX 2013 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
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●Inspect fuel lines and connections
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*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
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4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers4WD.......................................................... 253AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 259
Accessories and Modifications ................ 266
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 148
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 282
Engine Oil ............................................... 277
Washer ................................................... 286
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 277
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 142
Front Seats.............................................. 136
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 141
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 85
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 152
Changing the Mode................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 153
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode.... ............... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode ................................ 154
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 152 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 312
Air Pressure ....................................... 302, 345
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 41
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 167
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 142
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 158
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 166
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Error Messages ........................................ 187
General Information ................................ 190
iPod® ....................................................... 174
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 179
Pandora ®................................................. 177
Reactivating............................................. 160 Recommended CDs ................................. 191
Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 160
Theft Protection ...................................... 160
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 159
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Audio/Information Display ...................... 162
Authorized Manuals ................................ 353
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Customize ................................................. 92
Automatic Lighting .................................. 123
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Creeping ................................................. 243
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Kickdown ................................................ 243
Operating the Shift Lever................... 14, 245
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 330
Shifting ................................................... 244
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 86
AWD .......................................................... 253
BBattery ...................................................... 310
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 333
Jump Starting .......................................... 328
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29

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Index
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside..................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 304
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 136
Driving ...................................................... 227
Automatic Transmission .......................... 243
Braking ................................................... 257
Cruise Control ........................................ 248
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 238
Shifting Gear .......................................... 244
Starting the Engine ................................. 240
Driving Position Memory System ............ 130
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312EElapsed Time.............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 335
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 251
Emergency ................................................ 340
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 349
Engine ....................................................... 346
Coolant .................................................. 282
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Oil .......................................................... 277
Starting................................................... 240 Engine Coolant
......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 331
Temperature Gauge .................................. 82
Engine Oil ................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 69, 333
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 74, 335
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 134
FFeatures..................................................... 157
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 284
Brake....................................................... 285
Engine Coolant........................................ 282
Windshield Washer.................................. 286 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................ 258
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Fuel ...................................................... 15, 263
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 265
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 15, 264
Message.................................................. 334
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 15, 264
Fuses .......................................................... 337
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 339
Locations......................................... 337, 338
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 263
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 82