display Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the maintena nce messages on the multi-information
display helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life.
■Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
■Tires with rotation marksRotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional trea d patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not fr om one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
FRONT
Rotation MarkFront
Front
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s
end bracket to lock it in place.
2. Remove the center cap.
3. Place the flat tire face up in the spare tire
well.
4. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt
for the spare tire, and insert the wing bolt
for the normal tire back on the bolt. Secure
the flat tire with the wing bolt.
5. Securely store the wheel nut wrench and
jack handle bar back in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM/ Tire Pressure Monitor Problem appears on the multi-information
display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.Spacer
ConeWing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor normal tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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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. 415
uMake sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 146
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. 385●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 426
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. 270
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 139
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 95
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 428
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 429
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 417
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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.
HOLD
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Index
Display Button.......................................... 193
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ........................................................ 121
Auto Door Locking.................................. 132
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 132
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ............. 74
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 89
Keys........................................................ 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 125
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 128
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 379
Driving ...................................................... 257
Automatic Transmission .......................... 276
Braking ................................................... 320
Cruise Control ........................................ 281
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 268
Shifting Gear .......................................... 277
Starting the Engine ................................. 270
Driving Position Memory System ............ 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 388
E
Elapsed Time............................................ 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 424
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 311
Emergency ................................................ 429 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 437
Engine ....................................................... 434
Coolant ................................................... 360
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Oil ........................................................... 355
Remote Engine Start ................................ 272
Starting ................................................... 270
Engine Coolant ......................................... 360
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 361
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 360
Overheating ............................................ 420
Temperature Gauge .................................. 95
Engine Oil ................................................. 355
Adding .................................................... 357
Checking ................................................. 356
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 349
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 422
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 355
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 74, 424
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 391
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162
F
Features.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 388
Oil ........................................................... 358
Flat Tire ............................................. 397, 403
Floor Mats ................................................. 390
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 362
Brake ...................................................... 363
Engine Coolant ....................................... 360
Windshield Washer ................................. 364
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 76
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 169
Foot Brake ................................................ 321
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 284
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 341
Economy ................................................. 343
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ..................................................... 101
Recommendation .................................... 341
Refueling................................................. 341
Fuel Economy ........................................... 343
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 342
Message.................................................. 423
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 342
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 426
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 428
Locations ......................................... 426, 427
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 343
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 341
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 341
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 277
Glass (care) ................................................ 392
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 365
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 395
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 226
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 242
Automatic Transferring ............................ 240
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 240
HFL Buttons ............................................. 226
HFL Menus .............................................. 228
HFL Status Display.................................... 227
Making a Call .......................................... 245 Options During a Call .............................. 249
Phone Setup............................................ 233
Receiving a Call ....................................... 248
Speed Dial ............................................... 243
Text Message .................................. 238, 250
To Clear the System ................................ 241
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 239
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 166
Headlights ................................................. 149
Automatic Operation............................... 150
Dimming ......................................... 149, 152
Operating................................................ 149
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 179, 180, 181
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 226
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 224I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission ......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Illumination Control ................................. 156
Knob ....................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator.................................................... 76 Indicators
.................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 81, 287
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 79
Brake System ............................................ 68
Charging System............................... 70, 422
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 82, 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 282
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 281
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 74
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 74, 424
Fog Light .................................................. 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Keyless Access System............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 81, 305
Lights On .................................................. 76
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 422
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 424
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 77
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 72
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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Door ........................................................ 162
Exterior .................................................... 162
Interior Rearview...................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 394
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 .................................................... 204, 212
Multi-Information Display .......................... 96
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 340
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer.................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 268
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 355
Adding .................................................... 357
Checking ................................................. 356
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 349
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 422
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 355, 433
Viscosity .......................................... 355, 433
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 354
Moonroof ................................................ 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142 Tailgate ................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 420
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 279
Pandora® ................................................... 210
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ...................................................... 332
Parking Brake ........................................... 320
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Sensor System ............................. 333
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 149
Power Tailgate ......................................... 135
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 275
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 275
Rain ........................................................ 275
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 397, 403
R
Radiator.................................................... 361
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 200
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 202
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 201
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 201
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 437
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 157
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 181
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 161
Refueling .................................................. 341
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 341, 432
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 318, 379, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 272
Remote Transmitter ................................. 127
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 386, 387
Bulbs ...................................................... 365
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 372
Fuses .............................................. 426, 427
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 374
Tires........................................................ 382
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 30
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 31
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 33
Checking .................................................. 38
Detachable Anchor ................................... 36
Fastening .................................................. 34
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 32
Warning Indicator ............................... 32, 71
Seat Heaters ............................................. 179
Seats .......................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Lumbar Support ...................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ........................... 179, 180, 181
Security System ........................................ 139
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 96
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 277
Operation ......................................... 16, 278
Releasing ................................................ 419
Won’t Move ........................................... 419 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Setting the Clock ...................................... 120
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 70, 278
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 277
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 35
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 202
SMS Text Message ............................ 238, 250
Snow Tires ................................................. 384
Spare Tire .......................................... 397, 433
Spark Plugs ................................................ 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel .................................... 341, 432
Speedometer .............................................. 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 270
Does Not Start ......................................... 414
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Remote Engine Start ................................ 272
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Stopping .................................................... 332
Summer Tires ............................................ 384
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 178
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 146Synchronized Mode
................................. 184
System Message Indicator .......................... 77
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Tailgate ..................................................... 133
Unable to Open....................................... 430
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Gauge ................................... 95
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 185
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 404
Text Message .................................... 238, 250
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 316
Indicator............................................ 75, 425
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 403
Tires ........................................................... 376
Air Pressure ..................................... 377, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 376
Inspection ............................................... 376
Labeling .................................................. 377
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 397, 403
Regulations ............................................. 379
Rotation .................................................. 383
Spare Tire ........................................ 397, 433
Summer .................................................. 384
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 404
Tire Chains .............................................. 384