Emergency brake Acura RDX 2014 Owner's Manual

uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress th e brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS ) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System P. 260
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 259
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
Your vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic brake
booster that, under certain conditions, such as
braking at high altitudes, supplements the vacuum
power assist. When the hydraulic brake booster
activates, you may hear a motor sound and a slight
vibration in the pedal. This is normal.
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uuBraking uBrake Assist System
Driving
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal ma y wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 318
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 319
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 325
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery 326
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 327
Jump Starting .................................... 328
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 330Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 331
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator 333
If the Charging System Indicator
333
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 334
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ......................................... 335
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On ...... 335
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 336
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 337
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 339
Emergency Towing ........................... 340
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 341
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Comes On or Blinks ........................
Comes
is Weak .......................................... Comes On .....................................2014 RDX

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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 .............................. 312
Elapsed 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
Features ..................................................... 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
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 263
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 82QRG
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Shifting (Transmission)............................ 244
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 208, 220
Snow Tires ................................................ 309
Spare Tire ......................................... 319, 345
Spark Plugs ............................................... 344
Specifications ........................................... 344
Specified Fuel ................................... 263, 344
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 240
Does Not Start ........................................ 325
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 261
Summer Tires ............................................ 309
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 119
Synchronized Mode ................................. 154
System Message Indicator ......................... 76Tachometer
................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Unable to Open ....................................... 341
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 85
Temperature Gauge ................................... 82
Temperature Sensor ........................... 85, 155
Text Message .................................... 208, 220
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74 , 336
Tires ........................................................... 301
Air Pressure ..................................... 302, 345
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 301
Inspection ................................................ 301
Labeling .................................................. 302
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 319
Regulations ............................................. 304
Rotation .................................................. 308
Spare Tire ........................................ 319, 345
Summer .................................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wear Indicators ....................................... 306
Winter ..................................................... 309
Tools .......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 233
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 234
Load Limits .............................................. 233 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 340
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 253
Indicator............................................ 74, 336
Transmission ............................................. 244
Automatic ............................................... 244
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 346
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 70, 245
Trip Meter ................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ....................................... 317
Blown Fuse...................................... 337, 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 19
Emergency Towing .................................. 340
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 325
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 331
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 105
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 330
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 122
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