tire chain Acura RDX 2019 Owner's Manual

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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly servic ed 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. 403
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tra iler 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 fo r 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 redu ce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Put the transmission into
(S 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 must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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uuAcuraWatchTMuCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Continued
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor behind the emblem gets dirty.
■Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, winding or und ulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicl e suddenly slows down.
* Not available on all models
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uuAcuraWatchTMuAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC with LSF indicator will come on
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC with LSF functions.
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the radar sensor cover is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations1ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
For directions on the prop er handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.
2 Radar Sensor P. 485
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 483
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
* Not available on all models
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uuAcuraWatchTMuRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (c urb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pu mp the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before th e ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance be tween vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: QCC Cobra 1046
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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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
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
Siri ® Eyes Free ........................................... 302
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 278
Snow Tires ................................................ 562
Spare Tire ......................................... 579, 629
Spark Plugs ............................................... 628
Specifications ........................................... 628
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 628
Speed Limit Information ......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 134
Speedometer ............................................ 126
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 411
Does Not Start ........................................ 601
Jump Starting ......................................... 604
Remote Engine Start ............................... 413
Steering Wheel ........................................ 203
Adjusting ................................................ 203
Stopping ................................................... 495
Summer Tires ............................................ 562
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 437
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 45
Surround View Camera System ............... 507
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode ................................. 233
System Message Indicator ......................... 89System Updates
........................................ 263
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 624
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 613
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 441
Indicator ............................................ 86, 613
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 613
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 587
Tires ........................................................... 554
Air Pressure ..................................... 555, 629
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 554
Inspection ................................................ 554
Labeling .................................................. 555
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 579, 587
Regulations ............................................. 557
Rotation .................................................. 561
Spare Tire ........................................ 579, 629
Summer .................................................. 562
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588 Tire Chains .............................................. 562
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 587
Wear Indicators ....................................... 559
Winter..................................................... 562
Tools .......................................................... 578
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 403
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 405
Load Limits .............................................. 403
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 408
Emergency .............................................. 622
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 441
Indicator............................................ 86, 613
Transmission ....................................... 19, 418
Automatic ......................................... 19, 418
Fluid ........................................................ 542
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 420
Indicator.................................................. 614
Number................................................... 630
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 424
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................. 130
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 577
Blown Fuse .............................. 615, 618, 619
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 622
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 601
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 623
Noise When Braking .................................. 27
Overheating............................................. 606
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 579, 587
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 161
Tailgate ................................................... 624
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
True Touchpad .......................................... 246
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 519
Turn Signals ............................................... 185
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 87
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 158, 413
U
Under-floor Storage Area........................ 226
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 150
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 159
USB Flash Drives ................................ 294, 312
USB Ports ................................................... 239
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 630
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 141
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 434
Off Button............................................... 435
Off Indicator.............................................. 85
System Indicator ................................ 85, 434
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 535, 629
Voice Control Operation .......................... 271
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 272
Voice Recognition ................................... 271
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 434
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 608
Warning Labels ........................................... 72
Warnings ................................................... 133
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 636
Watts ......................................................... 628
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 559
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 583
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 300
Window Washers ..................................... 194
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 544
Switch ..................................................... 194
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 176Windshield
............................................... 194
Cleaning ................................................. 572
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 232
Washer Fluid ........................................... 544
Wiper Blades........................................... 549
Wipers and Washers ............................... 194
Winter Tires .............................................. 562
Snow Tires .............................................. 562
Tire Chains.............................................. 562
Wipers and Washers ................................ 194
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 195
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 549
Front....................................................... 194
Rear ........................................................ 196
WMA ......................................................... 294
Worn Tires ................................................ 554
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