Code Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Guide

Index
443
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 322
Accessories and Modifications ................ 394
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 176
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 18
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 81, 286
Additives Coolant .................................................. 360
Engine Oil ............................................... 355
Washer ................................................... 364
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 355
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Head Restraints ....................................... 166
Mirrors.................................................... 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 182
Changing the Mode................................ 182
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 183
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 388
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 182
Sensors ................................................... 185
Synchronized Mode ................................ 184
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 182
Air Pressure ...................................... 377, 433 Airbags
........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 316
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 200
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 322
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 191
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 199
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Error Messages ........................................ 217
General Information ................................ 220
iPod ®....................................................... 207
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 212
Pandora ®................................................. 210
Reactivating ............................................. 190
Recommended CDs ................................. 221
Recommended Devices ............................ 223
Remote Controls ..................................... 191
Security Code .......................................... 190
Theft Protection ....................................... 190 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 223
USB Port.................................................. 189
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 193
Authorized Manuals ................................ 441
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 132
Customize ....................................... 107, 114
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 154
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 276
Creeping ................................................. 276
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Kickdown ................................................ 276
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 278
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 419
Shifting ................................................... 277
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
AWD .......................................................... 316
B
Battery ...................................................... 385
Charging System Indicator................. 70, 422
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 385
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ..................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 313
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 215

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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
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