stop start Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON /To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 413
uMake sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 144
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 383●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 424
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 268
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 137
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 93
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 426
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 427
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 415

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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON /To
Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears on the multi-information
display, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes, and the engine
won’t start, start the engine as follows. 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
access remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the keyless access remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator changes from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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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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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the
engine and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indica tor Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then reti ghten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if th e system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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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.
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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
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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
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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 ................................................ 417
Won’t Move ........................................... 417 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 ................................................. 382
Spare Tire .......................................... 395, 431
Spark Plugs ................................................ 430
Specifications ............................................ 430
Specified Fuel .................................... 339, 430
Speedometer .............................................. 93
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 268
Does Not Start ......................................... 412
Jump Starting .......................................... 415
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Stopping .................................................... 330
Summer Tires ............................................ 382
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....................................... 428
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 98
Temperature Gauge ................................... 93
Temperature Sensor ........................... 98, 183
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 402
Text Message .................................... 236, 248
Time (Setting) ........................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 314
Indicator............................................ 73, 423
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 401
Tires ........................................................... 374
Air Pressure ..................................... 375, 431
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 374
Inspection ............................................... 374
Labeling .................................................. 375
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 395, 401
Regulations ............................................. 377
Rotation .................................................. 381
Spare Tire ........................................ 395, 431
Summer .................................................. 382
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 402
Tire Chains .............................................. 382