winter tires Acura RDX 2015 Owner's Guide

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MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions,  vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and 
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition  to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is 
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of
wear.
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are
the same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels. For tire chains,
install them on the front tires only.
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of tire
chains.
WARNING
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting
any part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described below.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure –  The maximum tire air pressure  that the tire 
can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure  for that  tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure –  The cold tire inflation pressure 
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the example below. TIN
is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DO T B97R FW6X 2209DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identication mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
Week
Tire sizeTire
identication number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
Here is an example of what each marking
means:
215/70R16 100S
•  215: tire width in millimeters
•  70: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
•  R: tire construction code (radial)
•  16: rim diameter in inches
•  100: load index (code indicating
maximum load tire can carry)
•  S: speed symbol (code indicating
maximum speed rating)

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TABLE OF
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VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Driving Position Memory System ................ 41
Electric Power Steering indicator .................24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................ 87
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 94
Emergency Towing ......................................... 94
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ................... 99
Engine Coolant ............................................. 108
Engine Oil ...................................................... 106
Engine Specifications ................................... 120
Engine Start/Stop button ............................. 83
Entering a Destination ................................... 75
EPS indicator .................................................... 24
ESC ............................................................ 87
Fan speed ......................................................... 43
FAQs .......................................................... 121
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 76
Flat Tire ........................................................... 96
Floor Mats ....................................................... 39
Fluids .......................................................... 120
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
FM/AM Radio .................................................. 48
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 127
Foot Brake ....................................................... 86
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 121
Front Airbags ..................................................... 9
Front Wipers .................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................ 90
Fuel Specifications ........................................ 120
Fuse Locations ................................................ 99
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ............. 99
Inspecting and Changing Fuses .............101
Interior Fuse Box .................................... 100
Gararge Opener ............................................. 42
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 62
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Commands .. 127
Hazard indicator .............................................. 25
Hazard Warning button ................................... 2
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................ 35
Head Restraints .............................................. 38
Home Address ................................................. 75
HomeLink® ..................................................... 42
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 25
Instrument Panel ............................................ 23
Condition Indicators ................................. 24
Malfunction Indicators ............................. 23
On/Off Indicators ..................................... 25
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 74
Interior Fuse Box .......................................... 100
iPod® ........................................................... 54
iPod® Commands ......................................... 128
Jump Starting .................................................. 91
Keyless Access Remote Battery ................... 91Keyless Access System ..................................
28
Keyless Access System indicator ..................24
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-compatible child seat ....................... 18
Light Bulbs ...................................................... 120
Lights ........................................................... 33
Brightness Control ................................... 33
Cargo Lights .............................................. 34
Exterior Lights ........................................... 33
Interior Lights ............................................ 34
Lights indicators .............................................. 25
Lock Tab ........................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 23
Low tire pressure indicator ............................25
Maintenance .................................................. 102
Air Conditioning ...................................... 110
Changing Wiper Blades ........................... 111
Checking the Battery .............................. 110
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Fluids ......................................................... 120
Maintenance Minder™ .......................... 103
Opening the Hood .................................. 105
Resetting the Engine Oil Life ................. 107
Safety Precautions .................................. 102
Service Codes .......................................... 103
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Under the Hood ....................................... 105
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
Maintenance Minder™ ............................... 103
Making a Call ............................................ 65, 69
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 23
Map Legend ............................................... 73, 76
Master Door Lock Switch ............................. 30
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 80
Mirrors ........................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .. 40
Power Door Mirrors .................................. 41
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ......................... 41
Moonroof ......................................................... 32
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera .............................. 89
Navigation ....................................................... 72
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................. 77
Detour ......................................................... 77
Entering a Destination ............................. 75
Find Nearest Place .................................... 76
Home Address ............................................ 75
Interface Dial Feedback ........................... 74
Map Legend ......................................... 73, 76
Navigation Commands .......................... 124
Place Category ........................................... 76
Routing ........................................................ 76
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 72Street Address ............................................
75
System Volume.......................................... 74
Voice Command Tips ................................ 72
Voice Recognition Tutor .......................... 74
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 34
Opening the Hood ........................................ 105
Overheating .................................................... 93
Pairing a Phone ........................................ 64, 68
Pandora® ......................................................... 60
Pandora® Commands .................................. 128
Parking Brake .................................................. 86
Parking brake indicator .................................. 24
Passenger Airbag Off indicator .....................12
Phone Commands ........................................ 129
Phone Operation ...................................... 63, 67
Phonebook ................................................ 65, 69
Place Category ................................................ 76
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 41
Power Moonroof ............................................. 32
Power Tailgate ................................................. 29
Power Windows .............................................. 31
Radiator ........................................................... 93
Radio ........................................................... 45
Readiness Codes
............................................ 119
Rear Camera ................................................... 89
Rear Seats ........................................................ 39
Rear Window Defogger ................................ 43
Rear Wiper ....................................................... 36
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 40
Refueling .......................................................... 90
Fuel Information ....................................... 90
How to Refuel ........................................... 90
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 28
Remote Transmitter Battery ......................... 91
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 22
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .............................. 41
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 123
Routing ............................................................ 76
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 4
Important Handling Information ............. 3
Important Safety Information .................. 3
Important Safety Precautions .................. 3
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 22
Safety Messages .......................................... 4
Safety Label Locations ................................... 21
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts ............................ 5
Seat Belt Inspection .................................... 6
Seat belt reminder .................................... 24
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ........... 8
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43Seats
............................................................ 37
Adjusting the Front Seat .......................... 37
Adjusting the Head Restraints ............... 38
Rear Seats .................................................. 39
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 85
Setting the Clock ........................................... 44
Shifting ........................................................... 84
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................... 92
Side Airbag Off indicator ............................... 25
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................... 10
SMS Text Messaging ................................ 66, 70
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 129
Sound ........................................................... 46
Specifications ................................................ 120
Speed Dial ................................... 65, 66, 69, 70
SRS indicator ................................................... 24
Steering Wheel ............................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................ 40
Steering Wheel Controls ................... 46, 72
Street Address ................................................. 75
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ..... 24
SYNC button .................................................. 43
System message indicator ............................ 25
System Volume ............................................... 74
Text Messaging ......................................... 66, 70
Tire Information ............................................ 112
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 116
Inflation  Guidelines ................................ 112
Inspection Guidelines ............................. 112
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 113
Tire and Wheel Replacement ................ 113
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 115
Tire Labeling ............................................. 115
Tire Service Life ........................................ 114
Tire Specifications ................................... 120
Tire Terminology ...................................... 115
Wear Indicators ....................................... 113
Winter Tires .............................................. 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................... 95, 118
Total Luxury Care .......................................... 123
Towing ........................................................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................................. 82
Pre-tow Checklist ..................................... 82
Tongue Load .............................................. 82
Towing Load Limits .................................. 82
TPMS indicator ................................................ 24
Traffic ............................................................ 77
Transmission Fluid ....................................... 109
Troubleshooting ............................................ 121
Turn Signal ...................................................... 34
Turn Signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 105
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................ 28, 30

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INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate .................... 29
USB Adapter Cable ........................................ 45
USB Commands ............................................ 128
USB Flash Drive ............................................... 56
Utility Vehicle Guidelines .............................. 79
Vehicle Controls ............................................. 28
Vehicle Settings ............................................... 27
Vehicle Specifications .................................. 120
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA) .................... 87
Voice Command Index ................................. 124
Audio Commands .................................... 127
Cellular Phone Commands .................... 129
Climate Control Commands ................. 126
Navigation Commands .......................... 124
Voice Command Tips ................................67, 72
Voice Recognition Tutor ................................ 74
VSA® indicator ......................................... 24, 25
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 123
Window Washer Fluid ................................. 109
Windows ........................................................... 31
Windshield Defroster .................................... 43
Winter Tires .................................................... 114
Wipers ............................................................ 35
Wiper Blades ................................................... 111
XM® Radio ...................................................... 50
XM® Radio Commands ................................ 127