emergency towing Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 131 Security System P. 137 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 140
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 144 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 169 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages* P. 215General Information on the Audio System* P. 218
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 224 Compass* P. 253
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 266 When Driving P. 268 Braking P. 318
Refueling P. 339 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 341 Accessories and Modifications P. 342
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 351 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 363
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 374 Battery P. 383 Remote Transmitter Care P. 384
Engine Does Not Start P. 412Jump Starting P. 415 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 417
Fuses P. 424 Emergency Towing P. 427When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 428
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 433 Reporting Safety Defects P. 434
Authorized Manuals P. 439 Client Service Information P. 440
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 117
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 255
MaintenanceP. 343
Handling the UnexpectedP. 393
InformationP. 429
IndexP. 441

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 393)
Flat Tire (P 395)
● 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 420)
● 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 412)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 424)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 418)
● 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 427)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 427

393
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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only
hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 409
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 427
•Front: 35 psi (240 kPa) /rear: 33 psi (230
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u If the air pressure does not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Air Only Hose
AIR ONLY
side
ON

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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

427
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models

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Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 401
Wear Indicators ....................................... 379
Winter ..................................................... 382
Tools .......................................................... 394
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 261
Equipment and Accessories...................... 262
Load Limits .............................................. 261
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 265
Emergency............................................... 427
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 314
Indicator ............................................ 73, 423
Transmission .............................................. 275
Automatic ............................................... 275
Fluid ........................................................ 360
Number ................................................... 432
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 68, 276
Trip Meter ................................................... 98
Troubleshooting ....................................... 393
Blown Fuse ...................................... 424, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 427
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 412
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 418
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 395, 401
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 129
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 417
Warning Indicators .................................... 66 Turn Signals
.............................................. 147
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 73
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 119, 127, 270
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 128
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 186
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 221
USB Port .................................................... 187
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 432
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 309
Off Button............................................... 310
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ................................ 71, 309
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 353, 431
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 309
W
Wallpaper................................................. 194
Warning and Information Messages ......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 420
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 437
Watts ........................................................ 430
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 379
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 398
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 362
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 140
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................. 390
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 362
Wiper Blades........................................... 370
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires .............................................. 382
Snow Tires .............................................. 382
Tire Chains.............................................. 382
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 370
Front....................................................... 151
Rear ........................................................ 153
WMA ................................................. 202, 210
Worn Tires ................................................ 374