sport mode Acura RDX 2015 Owner's Guide

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SAFETY
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SAFETY
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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11 An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbag system or
seat belt tensioners.
12 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the front
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off.
13 Safing sensor
14 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll
over.
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated,  the control unit and other related parts must be 
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if  the airbags  did not inflate, have  your dealer inspect  the following:  the 
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. For Canadian vehicles,
call Acura Client Services at (888) 922-8729.
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they
ride in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers—Important Considerations
•  An inflating  front or side airbag can injure  or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
•  A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to
safely control the vehicle.
•  Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are
properly restrained in a rear seat.
•  Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•  Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
•  Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•  Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.
•  Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather
when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also
activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING

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Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
•  Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for three seconds, OR
•  Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button
three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless
the shift lever is in Park (P), in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
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. Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and a message appears on the multi-information display.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Adjust the tire pressure to the specified level on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Driving  on an extremely underinflated  tire can cause it to overheat.  An overheated 
tire can  fail. Always inflate  your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
Press the INFO button to
scroll to the tire pressure
monitor to see which
tire(s) have low pressure.
Tire
pressure
monitor
The
specific
tire is
displayed.

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Find Place Commands (continued)
•  Find nearest (specify place):
Sporting goods store
Toy store
Travel center
Airport
Automobile club
Bus station
Camping
Commuter rail station
Ferry terminal Named place
Park & ride
Rest area
Ski area
Tourist attraction
Tourist information center
Train station
Travel agency
Truck stop

Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Climate control automatic
•  Climate control on*
•  Climate control off*
•  Air conditioner on*
•  Air conditioner off*
•  Climate control defrost on*
•  Climate control defrost off*
•  Rear defrost on*
•  Rear defrost off*
•  Climate control fresh air
•  Climate control recirculate
•  Climate control sync on*
•  Climate control sync off*
•  Climate control vent
•  Climate control bi-level (vent and
floor)
•  Climate control  floor • 
Climate control  floor and defrost
•  Fan speed up
•  Fan speed down
•  Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
•  Driver temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87 °F)
•  Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87 °F)
•  Driver temperature up
•  Driver temperature down
•  Passenger temperature up
•  Passenger temperature down
•  Driver temperature max hot
•  Driver temperature max cold
•  Passenger temperature max hot
•  Passenger temperature max cold
* These commands  toggle the function  on and  off, so the 
command may not match  your intended action.
Navigation Commands (continued) Audio Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•  Audio on*
•  Audio off*
•  Radio on*
•  Radio off*
•  Radio select FM1
•  Radio select FM2
•  Radio select AM
•  Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•  Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
e.g., 1020)
•  Radio seek up
•  Radio seek down
•  Radio next station
•  Radio preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio auto select*
•  Radio scan*
XM Radio Commands
•  Radio select XM1
•  Radio select XM2
•  XM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
•  XM channel up
•  XM channel down
•  XM category up
•  XM category down
•  XM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  XM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  XM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  XM scan*
•  XM category scan*
•  XM channel scan*
•  XM category mode
•  XM channel mode Disc Commands
•  Disc play
•  Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
•  Disc skip forward
•  Disc skip back
•  Disc track random*
•  Disc track repeat*
•  Disc track scan*
•  Disc folder up
•  Disc folder down
•  Disc folder random*
•  Disc folder repeat*
•  Disc folder scan*
•  Disc normal play
HDD Commands
•  HDD play
•  HDD search
•  HDD play track # (#: 1-30)
•  HDD skip forward
•  HDD skip back
•  HDD album up
•  HDD album down
•  HDD genre up
•  HDD genre down
•  HDD artist up
•  HDD artist down
•  HDD track up
•  HDD track down
•  HDD playlist up
•  HDD playlist down
•  HDD track repeat*
•  HDD track scan
•  HDD track random*
•  HDD normal play
•  What/Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this?