headlights Acura RDX 2016 Owner's Guide

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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.
High
beams Low
beams
Flash high
beams 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.
*if equipped
Interior LightsLocated on the ceiling in the front and rear.
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
On OffFront
Control knob
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.
Right
Left
Cargo Lights
Located on the inside of the tailgate.
On position: The light comes on when you open
the tailgate, and goes off when closed.
Off position: The light stays off.
On Off
Map Lights
Press the map lights in the ceiling to turn them on
or off.

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Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Intermittent (INT) wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
wiper delay. Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Pull to use
washer. MIST
OFF
INT (intermittent)* /
AUTO (automatic)*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent time
adjusting ring Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
Higher speed,
more sweeps
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.
*if equipped
Rear WiperWhen you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
NOTICE
Automatic rain-sensing (AUTO) wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather. Return the
lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
Low sensitivity:
Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
High sensitivity:
Higher speed,
more sweeps
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash
to prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
*if equipped

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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.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the door
mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
Either side door mirror can tilt downward when you shift to Reverse (R) to
improve visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when reversing.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch on the
driver’s door to the left or right side.
The mirror returns to its original position when you
shift out of Reverse.
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 in the rearview mirror
(and power door mirrors*) from headlights behind
you.
The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
*if equipped
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Folding button*
Selector switch
HomeLink®
Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada). If
you need help, call (800) 355-3515 or visit  www.homelink.com.
Press and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then r emains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
P osition the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
a
The remote has a r olling code. Pr ess
the “learn” button on the r emote-
contr olled device (e.g., garage door
opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Buttons
Indicator

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Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard. 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.
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse
Fuse puller
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Circuit ProtectedAmps12ACG15 A3ODS7.5A4Fuel Pump15A5Meter7.5A6Rear Wiper10 A7VB SOL10A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock )15A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5A
11Moonroof20A
12 Accessory Power Socket

(Center Console )20
A
13Washer Main15A
14 Seat Heaters 20A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)10A
16 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding2 0A
17Driver’s Power Seat Reclinin g20A
18Passenger’s Power Seat Slidin g20A
19ACC7.5A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5A
22 A/C 7.5A
23 Option 10A
24 ABS/VSA7 .5A
25 IDAS (10A )
26 Audio Amp 20
A
*1
30 A*2
27 Accessory Power Socket

(Front) 20
A
28
29 SRS 10A
Circuit Protected
Amps
*1: Models without navigation system
*2: Models with navigation system
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10
A
31 Smart 10A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15
A
33 Rear Left Sid
e
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15
A
34 Small Lights 7.5A
35 Illumination 7.5A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10A
37 Passenger’s Power Seat

Reclining 20
A
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10A
39 Right Headlight High Beam 10A
40
41 Door Lock 20A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20A
43 Rear Right Side Power
Window 20
A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20
A
45 Rear Left Side Power
Window 20
A
46 Wiper3 0A
Circuit Protected Amps
1
2 ACG 15A
3 ODS 7.5A
4 Fuel Pump 15A
5 Meter 7.5A
6 Rear Wiper 10A
7 VB SOL 10A
8 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock) 15
A
9 Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock )15
A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5A
11 Moonroof 20A
12 Accessory Power Socket

(Center Console )20
A
13 Washer Main 15A
14 Seat Heaters 20A
15 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock) 10
A
16 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding2 0A
17
Driver’s Power Seat Reclinin g20A
18Passenger’s Power Seat Slidin g20A
19 ACC 7.5A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
21 Daytime Running Light s7.5A
22 A/C 7.5A
23Option10 A
24 ABS/VSA7.5A25IDAS(10A )
26 Audio Amp 20
A*1
30 A*2
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20 A
28
29SRS10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1: Models without navigation system*2: Models with navigation system
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10
A
31Smar t10A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15
A
33Rear Left Sid e
Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5A
35Illumination7.5A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10A
37Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10A
39Right Headlight High Beam10A
4041Door 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 Wipe
r30A
Fuse box
Fuse label

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Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes” as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system.
Some states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.=
Vehicle
SPECIFICATIONS
Tires
*1:2WD models*2: AWD models
ModelAcura RD X
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingU.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 Rating U.S.:
6,349 lbs (2,880 kg )*16,482 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
Headlights (High Beams)LED
Headlights (L ow Beams) LED
Fog Lights*55W (H11 )
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors )LED
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Rear Side Marker/Brake/Taillight sLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate Ligh t5W
Cargo Area Lights 5W
Vanity Mirror Lights1.4W
In teri or Lights
Map LightsLED
Ceiling Ligh t8 W
Door Courtesy Lights2CP
Console Compartment Light 1.4W
Glove Box Light1.4W
Center Pocket Ligh tLED
Front turn signal/Parking lights/
Daytime running lights LE
D
Light Bulbs
Engine and Fuel Fluids
Engine Specication s
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 )
RegularSizeP235/60R18 102VPressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])Fron t35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e
*Size T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r18 x 7.5JCompact Spar e*17 x 4T
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid*
Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpeciedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
Specied Acura DPSF-I I
Capacity Change1.32 US qt (1.25 )
SpeciedAcura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1 1
Capacity Change0.43 US qt (0.41 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.23 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
lter 4.55 US qt (4.3 )
Specie
dAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.4 )
(change including the remaining 0.193 US gal (0.73 ) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 )
Brake FluidSpeciedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
*if equipped