park assist Acura RDX 2015 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 82)/Multi-Information Display (P 83)/
System Indicators
(P 68)
System Message
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
AWD
(All-Wheel
Drive) with
Intelligent Control
System Indicator
*
Canada U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System
Indicator

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 228
Maximum Load Limit........................ 231
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 233
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 236
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 237
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 238
Important Safety Precautions............ 238
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 239
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 240 Precautions While Driving ................ 242
Automatic Transmission ................... 243
Shifting ............................................ 244
Cruise Control ................................. 248
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 251
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with Intelligent Control System*..................................................... 253TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 253Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 255
Braking Brake System ................................... 257 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 259
Brake Assist System ......................... 260
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 261
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 262
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 263
How to Refuel ................................. 264
Fuel Economy .................................... 265
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 265
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 266
Modifications................................... 266
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Shift to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button with your foot on the brake pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 257
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
■Stopping the Engine
■Starting to Drive
1 Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 113
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery

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Index
Bluetooth® Audio ..................................... 182
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 196
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 257
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 259
Brake Assist System ................................. 260
Brake System Indicator............................... 68
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 258
Indicator ............................................ 68, 337
Parking Brake .......................................... 257
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 287
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 294
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Light .................... 292
Fog Lights ................................................ 289
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light.......................... 291
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 296
Rear License Plate Light............................ 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 346
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 149
Carrying Cargo .................................. 229, 231
CD Player ................................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 348 Changing Bulbs
........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 335
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 105
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 105
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 356
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
Clock ............................................................ 96
Coat Hook ................................................. 149
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 321, 347
Compass .................................................... 225
Console Compartment ............................. 146 Controls
...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 333
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 243
Cruise Control .......................................... 248
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customized Features ................................. 87
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 330
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 153
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 349
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 122
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 122
Display Button .......................................... 162
Door Mirrors ............................................. 134
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 106
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 106
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 73
Keys.......................................................... 97

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Index
Glass (care)................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 145
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 287, 289
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 319
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 196
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 212
Automatic Transferring ............................ 210
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 210
HFL Buttons ............................................. 196
HFL Menus .............................................. 198
HFL Status Display.................................... 197
Making a Call .......................................... 215
Options During a Call .............................. 219
Phone Setup ............................................ 203
Receiving a Call ....................................... 218
Speed Dial ............................................... 213
Text Message................................... 208, 220
To Clear the System ................................. 211
To Create a Security PIN........................... 209
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 138
Headlights ................................................. 122
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation ............................... 123
Dimming ......................................... 122, 125
Operating ................................................ 122
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 151 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 196
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 241
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 194I
Identification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 113
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
AWD System ............................................. 72
Brake System............................................. 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 335
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 249
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 248
Door Open .......................................... 28, 73
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 337
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 335
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 74
Maintenance Minder ............................... 271 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Parking Brake and Brak
e System ....... 68, 337
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 72
System Message ....................................... 76
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 251
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 252
Information .............................................. 345
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 143
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
iPod ®......................................................... 174
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 324
Jump Starting ........................................... 330
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Access System .............................. 101
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100