low oil pressure Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
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 95)/Multi-Information Display (P 96)/System Indicators (P 68)
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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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Comes On P. 422
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either when
the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine does not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been set,
it blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the
on board diagnostics for the
emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes
P. 437
●Comes on while driving - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a
safe place where there are no
flammable objects. Stop the
engine for 10 minutes or more,
and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Comes On or Blinks
P. 423

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 LiterKilometers L per 100 km

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 396
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 397
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 403
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 414
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 415
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 416
Jump Starting .................................... 417
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 419Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 420
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 422
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 422
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 423
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 424
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 424
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 425
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 426
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 428
Emergency Towing ........................... 429
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 430
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the
engine and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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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
System Message ....................................... 77
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 73, 311
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 73, 312
Information .............................................. 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 156
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 161
iPod ®......................................................... 207
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 400
Jump Starting ........................................... 417
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 123
Keyless Access System .............................. 125
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 128
Keys ........................................................... 121
Lockout Prevention ................................. 128
Number Tag............................................ 123
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 131
Remote Transmitter ................................ 127
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote ................................. 121, 129, 272
Types and Functions................................ 121 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
....... 276
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 299
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 303
Language (HFL) ......................................... 227
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 57, 60
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) .............. 299
Lights ................................................. 149, 365
Automatic ............................................... 150
Bulb Replacement .................................... 365
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 152
Fog Lights ................................................ 152
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 76
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ............ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 261
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 121
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 132
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 131
From Inside .............................................. 130
From Outside ........................................... 125
Keys ........................................................ 121
Using a Key ............................................. 128
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 128
Low Battery Charge .................................. 422
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 422Lower Anchors
...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 261
Lumbar Support ....................................... 164M
Maintenance............................................. 345
Battery .................................................... 385
Brake Fluid .............................................. 363
Cleaning ................................................. 389
Climate Control System ........................... 388
Coolant ................................................... 360
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 349
Oil ........................................................... 356
Precautions ............................................. 346
Radiator .................................................. 361
Remote Transmitter ......................... 386, 387
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 365
Safety...................................................... 347
Service Items ........................................... 351
Tires ........................................................ 376
Transmission Fluid ................................... 362
Under the Hood ...................................... 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Map Lights ................................................ 171
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 261
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95