winter tires Acura RDX 2015 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 267)
Under the Hood (P 275)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 287)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 297)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 301)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 268
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 269Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 270
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 271
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 275Opening the Hood ........................... 276
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 277
Oil Check ......................................... 278
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 279
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 280
Engine Coolant ................................ 282
Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Brake Fluid ....................................... 285
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 286
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 287
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 297Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 301
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 302Tire Labeling .................................... 302DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 304Wear Indicators................................ 306
Tire Service Life ................................ 306 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 307
Tire Rotation .................................... 308
Winter Tires ..................................... 309
Battery ............................................... 310
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 311
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 312Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 313
Exterior Care.................................... 315

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and main tain sufficient distance between vehicles
when driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touc h the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Ra dial Chain TC2212MM
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e 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.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
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 instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.

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Index
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 208, 220
Snow Tires ................................................ 309
Spare Tire ......................................... 321, 347
Spark Plugs ............................................... 346
Specifications ........................................... 346
Specified Fuel ................................... 263, 346
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 240
Does Not Start ........................................ 327
Jump Starting ......................................... 330
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 261
Summer Tires ............................................ 309
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 119
Synchronized Mode ................................. 154
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
T
Tachometer................................................ 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Unable to Open ...................................... 343
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, 338
Tires ........................................................... 301
Air Pressure ..................................... 302, 347
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 301
Inspection ................................................ 301
Labeling .................................................. 302
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 321
Regulations ............................................. 304
Rotation .................................................. 308
Spare Tire ........................................ 321, 347
Summer .................................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wear Indicators ....................................... 306
Winter ..................................................... 309
Tools .......................................................... 320
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 233
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 234
Load Limits .............................................. 233
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 342
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74, 338 Transmission
............................................. 244
Automatic ............................................... 244
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 348
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 70, 245
Trip Meter ................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ....................................... 319
Blown Fuse...................................... 339, 340
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 342
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 327
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 333
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 321
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 21, 105
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 332
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 122
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 104
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 158, 159
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 193

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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 251
Off Button ............................................... 252
Off Indicator .............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 251
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 277, 347
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 251
W
Wallpaper.................................................. 184
Warning and Information Messages ......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 335
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 353
Watts ......................................................... 346
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 306
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 324
Window Washers ...................................... 126
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 286
Switch ..................................................... 126
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 115
Windshield ................................................ 126
Cleaning .................................................. 316
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 153
Washer Fluid............................................ 286
Wiper Blades ........................................... 297
Wipers and Washers ................................ 126 Winter Tires
.............................................. 309
Snow Tires .............................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 297
Front ....................................................... 126
Rear ........................................................ 127
WMA ................................................. 171, 179
Worn Tires ................................................ 301
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 169