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Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly, then
release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly,
then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely.
To stop the moonroof at any time, push the
switch briefly.
Manual Operation To open: Push and hold the switch back until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward until the desired position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Open
Close Tilt
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low
beams.
OFF All exterior lights are off.
Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on
ambient brightness when the vehicle is on.
Headlights automatically come on after
the wipers are engaged for a certain time.
Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
High
beam Low
beam
Flash high
beam Fog
lights*
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Control knob

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Interior Lights
Located on the ceiling in the front and rear.
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or
down for a three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up
or down until it locks into place.
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Right
Left
Intermittent Wipers
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
wiper delay. Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment ring.
Cargo Lights
Located on the inside of the tailgate.
ON position: Interior
lights remain on.
Door activated position:
Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are
opened, the driver’s door is
unlocked, or the vehicle is
turned off.
OFF position: Interior
lights remain off.
Door activated position
OnOff
Off On
Door activated position
Front
Rear





Pull to use
washer MIST
OFF INT: Low speed with
intermittent wipe
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
On position: The light
comes on when you open
the tailgate, and goes off
when closed.
Off position: The light
stays off.On Off
Intermittent time
adjusting ring Long delay
Short delay
Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate for a certain number of intervals. The headlights turn off
shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment
lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming function reduces the glare from
headlights behind you.
Press the auto button to turn auto dimming
on or off. A green indicator appears when
automatic dimming is on. The function
cancels when the shift lever is in Reverse (R).
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Indicator
Auto button Sensor
Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors using the switches on the driver’s door when the
vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorsEither side door mirror can tilt downward when you shift to Reverse (R) to
improve visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when reversing. The mirror
returns to its original position when you shift out of Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch on
the driver’s door to the left or right side.
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the
vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter,
the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred
positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will
hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
To adjust
To lock Lever
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SET button Selector switch

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Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1
2ACG15 A
3SRS10A
4Fuel Pump15A
5Meter7.5A
6Option7.5A
7VB SOL10 A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10 Power Lumba r7.5A
11Moonroof20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket

(Center Console )15
A
13Washer Main15A
14 Seat Heaters 15A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)10A
16
17
18
19ACC7.5A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5A
22 A/
C7.5A
23Rear Wipe r10A
24 ABS/VS
A7.5A
25
26 Audio Am
p20A
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)15 A
28

29ODS7. 5A
30 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10
A
Circuit Protecte dAmps
31Smart10A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock )15
A
33Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock )15A
34 Small Lights 7.5A
35Illumination7.5A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10A
37
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40 TPMS 7.5A
41Door Lock20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20A
43Rear Right Side Power
Window20A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20
A
45Rear Left Side Power
Window20A
46 Wiper 30A
Fuse box
Fuse label
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the vehicle off, including the headlights and
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screws and replace
the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it with the
fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of
damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse Fuse puller

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Vehicle Light Bulbs
Engine and Fuel Fluids
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
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(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
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Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
Automatic Transmis\Dsion Fluid
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Duid*
Transfer Assembl\b Flu\Did*
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tr\Fansmission F\fuid AT\FF DW- \b
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.\b )
SpecifedAcura A\f\f Whee\f Driv\Fe F\fuid (DPSF)
Ca pacit yC hange\b .32 US qt (\b.25 )
SpecifedAcura Hypoid Gear \FOi\f HGO- \b
Ca pacit yC hange0 .43 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan tRecommended·Genuine Acura Mot\For Oi\f 0W-20
·API Premium-grade \F0W-20 detergent oi \f
Capacity Change
4.23 US qt (4.0 )
Change
inc\fuding
f\fter 4.55 US qt (4.3
)
SpecifedAcura Long-Life Ant\Fi freeze/Coo\fant Type\F2
Ratio 50/50 with disti\f\fe\Fd water
Capacity\b.75 US ga\f (6.6 )\F
(change inc\fuding the remaining 0.\b93 US ga\f (0.73 ) in the re\Fserve tank )
Tire
Regu\fa r Size
P235/60R\b8 \b02V
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m2])33 (23
0 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e Size
T\b65/90R\b7 \b05M
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m
2])60 (42
0 [4.2])
Whee\f Size Regu\fa
r \b8 x 7.5J
Compact Spar e\b7 x 4T
Brake Flui dSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\Frake F\fuid DOT 3
*not app\ficab\fe to \Fa\f\f mode\fs
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.\F5 )
Canada: 5.\b US qt (4.8\F5 )
SPECIFICATIONS
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
de Turn Si gnal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
P
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Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
*1:2 WD models
*2 :A WD models
Mode lAcura RDX
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights :Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg )*14,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg )*12,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg )*12,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Ratin g U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg
)*1 6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2Canada: 2,940 kgAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Engine Specifcations
FuelDisplacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
KI LZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 )
Light \fulb s
\fr ake Flui\bHead lights (High Beams)60W (HB3 )
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)*55W (H11)*Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Si
de Turn Si gnal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Rear Side Mark er/Brake/Taillights21/5W
P
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Back-Up Lights16W
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Cargo Area Lights5W
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCe iling Light8W
Console Compartment Ligh t1.4W
Foot LightLED
Specife dAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*not applicable to all models
Tires
Automatic Transmis\Dsion Flui d
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Duid *
Transfer Assembl\b Flu\Did*
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tr\Fansmission F\fuid AT\FF DW- \b
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.\b )
Specife d Acura A\f\f Whee\f Driv\Fe F\fuid (DPSF)
Ca pacit yC hange\b .32 US qt (\b.25 )
Specife d Acura Hypoid Gear \FOi\f HGO- \b
Ca pacit yC hange0 .43 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Recommended ·Genuine Acura Mot\For Oi\f 0W-20
·API Premium-grade \F0W-20 detergent oi
\f
Capacity Change
4.23 US qt (4.0 )
Change
inc\fuding
f\fter 4.55 US qt (4.3
)
Specifed Acura Long-Life Ant\Fi freeze/Coo\fant Type\F2
Ratio 50/50 with disti\f\fe\Fd water
Capacity \b.75 US ga\f (6.6 )\F
(change
inc\fuding the remaining 0.\b93 US ga\f
(0.73 ) in the re\Fserve tank )
Tire
Regu\fa rSizeP235/60R\b8 \b02VPressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e Size
T\b65/90R\b7 \b05M
Pressure
ps i (kPa[kgf/c m
2])60 (42
0 [4.2])
Whee\f SizeRegu\fa r\b8 x 7.5 JCompact Spar e\b7 x 4T
Brake FluidSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\Frake F\fuid DOT 3
*not app\ficab\fe to \Fa\f\f mode\fs
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.\F5 )
Ca
nada: 5.\b US qt (4.8\F5 )
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How  do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 44. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why  doesn’t the vehicle start  when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is  the AUTO setting  on my headlight lever? 
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Only  the driver’s  door unlocks  when I shift to Park (P). Can  all doors unlock? 
A: You can change door lock or unlock settings in the multi-information display
using the Customize Settings menus. See page 27.
Q: Why  won’t the driver’s  door unlock  when I grab the door handle,  even though  the 
keyless  access remote is  within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery  was disconnected  or went  dead,  the  audio system is  asking for a 
code.  Where  do I find  this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I  operate Pandora  through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode is
selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible  with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
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