Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2017Pages: 449, PDF Size: 10.88 MB
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Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■Air Conditioning
ModelAcura RDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle 
Weight RatingU.S.:4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)*1
4,982 lbs (2,260 kg)*2
Canada:2,260 kgGross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)*2
Canada:1,190 kgGross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,293 lbs (1,040 kg)*1
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)*2
Canada:1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight 
Rating U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg)*1
6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)*2
Canada:2,940 kg
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8Quantity4.3 – 5.0 cu-in (70 – 82 cm3)
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Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane 
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60.5 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
Headlights (High Beams)LED
Headlights (Low Beams) LED
Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights/
Daytime running light LED
Side Turn Signal Lights 
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Front Side Marker Lights 3CP
Rear Side Marker/Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light5W
Cargo Area Lights 5W
Vanity Mirror Lights1.4W
Interior Lights
Map LightsLED
Ceiling Light 8W
Door Courtesy Lights2CP
Console Compartment Light 1.4W
Glove Box Light1.4W
Center Pocket Light LED
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models 
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■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.32 US qt (1.25 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-11
Capacity Change 0.43 US qt (0.41 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change 
including 
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.4 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.193 US gal 
(0.73 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP235/60R18 102VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact 
Spare
*
Size T165/90R17 105M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models 
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Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number 
and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your 
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engi ne number and transmission number are 
shown as follows.1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and 
Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is 
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Automatic Transmission 
Number 
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of 
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standa rd, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference 
received, including interference  that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence -exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: (1) th is device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference, including  interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind spot information (BSI) System*
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM *
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
* Not available on all models 
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform the Nati onal Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to 
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inve stigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists 
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved 
in individual problems between you, your  dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Ho tline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to  http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA , 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain othe r information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which c ould cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc.  and you may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may  open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to  a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada 
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations  and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For 
more information on reporting  safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety . 
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes,” as part of the onboard self diagnostic system. 
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has 
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power m ode to ON, without starting the engine. The 
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the 
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready, 
prepare the vehicle for retest ing 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 ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in 
(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.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
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.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes 
are still not set, see a dealer. 
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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway 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 in 
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without 
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you 
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for 
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal 
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the  engine off for 30 minutes. 
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Warranty Coverages
■U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty –  covers your new vehicle, except for the 
emissions control systems and accessorie s, against defects in materials and 
workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects  Warranty and Emissions Performance 
Warranty –  these two warranties cover your ve hicle’s emissions control systems. 
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditiona l. Please read your warranty booklet for 
exact information.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty –  a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered 
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty –  all exterior body panels are covered for 
rust-through from the inside for the specified time peri od with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limite d Warranty – Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. 
Time and mileage limits depend on the type  of accessory and other factors. Please 
read your warranty booklet for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty –  covers all Acura replacement parts 
against defects in mate rials and workmanship. 
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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty –  provides prorated coverage for a 
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as 
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura 
warranty information booklet that came with  your vehicle for precise information on 
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. 
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information  concerning emission warranties or report 
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Li ght-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected] 
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Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to 
Service Express. Visit  www.techinfo.honda.com  for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by 
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at  www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners
Please contact a dealer to order  any manuals that you may require.