battery location Acura RDX 2016 Owner's Manual

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 389)
Flat Tire (P 391)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 416)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P 408)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 420)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 414)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 423)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the
keyless access system to lock and unlock the
doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 137
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 270
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 390
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 391
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 397
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 408
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 409
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 410
Jump Starting .................................... 411
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 413Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 414
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 416
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 416
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 417
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 418
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................... 418
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 419
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 420
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 422
Emergency Towing ........................... 423
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 424
* Not available on all models