parking brake Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 140)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 159)
❙Parking Brake (P 318)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 352)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P 275)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 340)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 425)
❙Glove Box (P 171)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Memory Buttons (P 157)
❙SET Button (P 157)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 129)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 160)
❙Seat Heater Switches (P 177)
❙Seat Ventilation Switches*
(P 178)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P 151, 370)
❙How to Refuel (P 340)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 369)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 131)
❙Rear Wiper (P 153, 372)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 368)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 366)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 366)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 366)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 160)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 351)
❙Fog Lights* (P 150, 363)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 338)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 132)
❙Headlights (P 147, 363)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights/Parking Lights/
Daytime Running Lights
(P 147, 365)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 147, 365)
❙Tires (P 374, 395)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 123)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 65)
CanadaU.S.
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
with Intelligent Control
System Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 93)/Multi-Informa
tion Display (P 94)/System Indicators (P 66)
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature
Gauge
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Blind spot information
(BSI) System Indicator*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS) Indicator*/CRUISE
CONTROL Indicator*
Multi-Information Display
(M (Sequential Shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator
Models without
full color display
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
Indicator*/ CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*

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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:On the left: Models without full color display On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes
off if the parking brake has been
released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2 What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 422
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 422
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with a
system related to braking other than
the conventional brake system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.U.S.
Canada

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The position/daytime running lights comes on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off, AUTO, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off the headli ght switch is turned on, or when the
headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
1Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the door mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
•You readjust the door mirrors.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirror s will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or (2).
•Adjust the seat position.
•Adjust the door mirrors.•Shift into any position except (P.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 256
Towing a Trailer ................................ 261
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 266
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 268
Precautions While Driving................. 273
Automatic Transmission ................... 274
Shifting ............................................ 275
Cruise Control
*................................ 279
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 282
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 284
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...... 297Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*..... 301 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 309
Blind spot information (BSI) System
*.... 311All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System*..................................................... 314Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 314Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 316
Braking Brake System ................................... 318
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 320
Brake Assist System.......................... 321 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 322
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 330
Parking Sensor System
*................... 331
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 335
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 338
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 339
How to Refuel ................................. 340
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 341
Accessories and Modifications ........ 342
* Not available on all models

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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 261
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer is restricted
up to 100km/h.
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 413
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
You do not need to hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal