steering Acura RDX 2016 Repair Manual

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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
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, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OF F, change the gear position to
(P after the
vehicle comes to a complete stop. Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button
twice without depressing the brake pedal.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for th e engine to be switched
off.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idlin g, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
Accessories and Modifications ................ 338
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 174
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 79, 284
Additives Coolant .................................................. 354
Engine Oil ............................................... 349
Washer ................................................... 358
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 349
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Head Restraints ....................................... 164
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ............................................. 98
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 180
Changing the Mode................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 181
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 180
Sensors ................................................... 183
Synchronized Mode ................................ 182
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 180
Air Pressure ...................................... 371, 427 Airbags
........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 310
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 198
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 189
Audio System ............................................ 186
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Error Messages ........................................ 215
General Information ................................ 218
iPod ®....................................................... 205
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 210
Pandora ®................................................. 208
Reactivating ............................................. 188
Recommended CDs ................................. 219
Recommended Devices ............................ 221
Remote Controls ..................................... 189
Security Code .......................................... 188
Theft Protection ....................................... 188 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 221
USB Port.................................................. 187
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 191
Authorized Manuals ................................ 435
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 105, 112
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 152
Automatic Lighting .................................. 148
Automatic Transmission ........................... 274
Creeping ................................................. 274
Fluid ........................................................ 356
Kickdown ................................................ 274
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 276
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 413
Shifting ................................................... 275
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 98
Average Speed ........................................... 99
AWD .......................................................... 310
B
Battery ...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 68, 416
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 379
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ..................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 307
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 213

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Index
Display Button.......................................... 191
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ........................................................ 119
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ............. 72
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 87
Keys........................................................ 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 373
Driving ...................................................... 255
Automatic Transmission .......................... 274
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Shifting Gear .......................................... 275
Starting the Engine ................................. 268
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 305
Emergency ................................................ 423 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 431
Engine ....................................................... 428
Coolant ................................................... 354
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Oil ........................................................... 349
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Starting ................................................... 268
Engine Coolant ......................................... 354
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 355
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 354
Overheating ............................................ 414
Temperature Gauge .................................. 93
Engine Oil ................................................. 349
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 350
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 343
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 416
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 349
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 418
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 385
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160
F
Features.................................................... 185
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 382
Oil ........................................................... 352
Flat Tire ............................................. 391, 397
Floor Mats ................................................. 384
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 356
Brake ...................................................... 357
Engine Coolant ....................................... 354
Windshield Washer ................................. 358
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 167
Foot Brake ................................................ 315
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 282
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 335
Economy ................................................. 337
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 98
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation .................................... 335
Refueling................................................. 335
Fuel Economy ........................................... 337
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 336
Message.................................................. 417
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 336

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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 420
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 422
Locations ......................................... 420, 421
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 337
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Information ............................................. 335
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 335
Gauges ......................................................... 93
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 275
Glass (care) ................................................ 386
Glove Box .................................................. 171
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 359
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 389
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 224
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 240
Automatic Transferring ............................ 238
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 238
HFL Buttons ............................................. 224
HFL Menus .............................................. 226
HFL Status Display.................................... 225
Making a Call .......................................... 243 Options During a Call .............................. 247
Phone Setup............................................ 231
Receiving a Call ....................................... 246
Speed Dial ............................................... 241
Text Message .................................. 236, 248
To Clear the System ................................ 239
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 237
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 164
Headlights ................................................. 147
Automatic Operation............................... 148
Dimming ......................................... 147, 150
Operating................................................ 147
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 177, 178, 179
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 224
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 272
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 222I
Identification Numbers ............................ 428
Engine and Transmission ......................... 428
Vehicle Identification ............................... 428
Illumination Control ................................. 154
Knob ....................................................... 154
Immobilizer System .................................. 137
Indicator.................................................... 74 Indicators
.................................................... 66
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 79, 284
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 77
Brake System ............................................ 66
Charging System............................... 68, 416
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 80, 81
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 280
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 279
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 72, 418
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
Keyless Access System............................... 76
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 79, 299
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 67, 416
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 73
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 417
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 66, 418
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 68
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 70

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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 69
Seat Heaters ............................................. 177
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Lumbar Support ...................................... 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Seat Heaters ........................... 177, 178, 179
Security System ........................................ 137
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 94
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 275
Operation ......................................... 16, 276
Releasing ................................................ 413
Won’t Move ........................................... 413 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 54
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 190
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 275
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 68, 276
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 275
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 33
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 46
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 200
SMS Text Message ............................ 236, 248
Snow Tires ................................................. 378
Spare Tire .......................................... 391, 427
Spark Plugs ................................................ 426
Specifications ............................................ 426
Specified Fuel .................................... 335, 426
Speedometer .............................................. 93
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 268
Does Not Start ......................................... 408
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Stopping .................................................... 326
Summer Tires ............................................ 378
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 144Synchronized Mode
................................. 182
System Message Indicator .......................... 75
T
Tachometer................................................. 93
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Open....................................... 424
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 98
Temperature Gauge ................................... 93
Temperature Sensor ........................... 98, 183
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 398
Text Message .................................... 236, 248
Time (Setting) ........................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 310
Indicator............................................ 73, 419
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 397
Tires ........................................................... 370
Air Pressure ..................................... 371, 427
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 370
Inspection ............................................... 370
Labeling .................................................. 371
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 391, 397
Regulations ............................................. 373
Rotation .................................................. 377
Spare Tire ........................................ 391, 427
Summer .................................................. 378
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 398
Tire Chains .............................................. 378