Power tailgate Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when selecting the ACCESSORY mode with the
ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, remote transmitt er or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
( P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, keyless ac cess system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goe s off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter, or
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way keyless access remote from
extended distances.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for th e green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
With the doors locked, Press the button,
then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 394
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 395
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 401
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 412
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 413
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 414
Jump Starting .................................... 415
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 417Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 418
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 420
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 420
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 421
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 422
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 422
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 423
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 424
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 426
Emergency Towing ........................... 427
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 428
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
Power Tailgate Motor(40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR20 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
E-DPS(30 A)
Main Fuse120 A
2
−50 A
Fuse Box Main 1 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
IG Main 50 A
Headlight Washer*(30 A)
Sub Fan Motor 30 A Rear Defogger 40 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A Headlight Main 30 A Blower 40 A
3
ST CUT140 A
IG Main130 A
Sub Fuse Main(40 A)
IG Main230 A
4 Rear Seat Heaters*(20 A)
5STR Diagnosis Fuse7.5 A
6Audio (ODMD)*(15 A)
7−−
8− −
9−−
10 − −
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)
13Power Tailgate Closer(20 A)
14 Hazard 10 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop10 A
18 Horn 10 A
19ACM20 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
21MG Clutch7.5 A
22 DBW 15 A
23Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
24 DRL (10 A)
25FI Main15 A
26 Trailer (20 A)
27Small20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Back Up10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models

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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 ........................ 377
Driving ...................................................... 255
Automatic Transmission .......................... 274
Braking ................................................... 318
Cruise Control ........................................ 279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Shifting Gear .......................................... 275
Starting the Engine ................................. 268
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 386
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 422
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 309
Emergency ................................................ 427 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 435
Engine ....................................................... 432
Coolant ................................................... 358
Jump Starting .......................................... 415
Oil ........................................................... 353
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Starting ................................................... 268
Engine Coolant ......................................... 358
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 359
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 358
Overheating ............................................ 418
Temperature Gauge .................................. 93
Engine Oil ................................................. 353
Adding .................................................... 355
Checking ................................................. 354
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 353
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 422
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 389
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160
F
Features.................................................... 185
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 386
Oil ........................................................... 356
Flat Tire ............................................. 395, 401
Floor Mats ................................................. 388
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 360
Brake ...................................................... 361
Engine Coolant ....................................... 358
Windshield Washer ................................. 362
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 167
Foot Brake ................................................ 319
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 282
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 339
Economy ................................................. 341
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 98
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation .................................... 339
Refueling................................................. 339
Fuel Economy ........................................... 341
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 340
Message.................................................. 421
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 340

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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 424
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 426
Locations ......................................... 424, 425
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 341
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Information ............................................. 339
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 339
Gauges ......................................................... 93
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 275
Glass (care) ................................................ 390
Glove Box .................................................. 171
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 363
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 393
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 ............................ 432
Engine and Transmission ......................... 432
Vehicle Identification ............................... 432
Illumination Control ................................. 154
Knob ....................................................... 154
Immobilizer System .................................. 137
Indicator.................................................... 74 Indicators
.................................................... 66
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 79, 285
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, 420
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, 422
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
Keyless Access System............................... 76
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 79, 303
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 67, 420
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 73
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 421
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 66, 422
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 68
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 70

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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................. 159
Door ........................................................ 160
Exterior .................................................... 160
Interior Rearview...................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 342
Moonroof .................................................. 143
MP3 .................................................... 202, 210
Multi-Information Display .......................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 338
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 432
O
Odometer.................................................... 97
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 353
Adding .................................................... 355
Checking ................................................. 354
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 353, 431
Viscosity .......................................... 353, 431
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 352
Moonroof ................................................ 143
Power Windows ...................................... 140 Tailgate ................................................... 131
Outside Temperature Display .................... 98
Overheating .............................................. 418
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 277
Pandora® ................................................... 208
Panic Mode ............................................... 139
Parking ...................................................... 330
Parking Brake ........................................... 318
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 66, 422
Parking Sensor System ............................. 331
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 147
Power Tailgate ......................................... 133
Power Windows ....................................... 140
Precautions While Driving ....................... 273
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 273
Rain ........................................................ 273
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 395, 401
R
Radiator.................................................... 359
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 198
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 200
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 199
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 199
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 435
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 179
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 159
Refueling .................................................. 339
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 93
Gasoline ......................................... 339, 430
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 69
Regulations .............................. 316, 377, 433
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 270
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 384, 385
Bulbs ...................................................... 363
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 370
Fuses .............................................. 424, 425
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 372
Tires........................................................ 380
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 434
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 98
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160