emergency towing Acura RDX 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 71Safety Labels P. 72
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 163 Security System P. 173 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 176
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 182 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 219 Climate Control System P. 230
Audio Error Messages P. 310General Information on the Audio System P. 313
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 361
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 411 When Driving P. 413 AcuraWatchTM P. 447
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 511 Surround View Camera System*P. 513 Refueling P. 521
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 538 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 551
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 560 Battery P. 569 Remote Transmitter Care P. 571
Accessories and Modifications P. 580
Engine Does Not Start P. 607 Jump Starting P. 610Overheating P. 612
Emergency Towing P. 628When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 630Refueling P. 631
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 637 Reporting Safety Defects P. 638 Emissions Testing P. 639
Client Service Information P. 644
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 399
MaintenanceP. 527
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 633
IndexP. 645
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 583)
Flat Tire (P 585)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 614)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P 607)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 621)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 612)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 628)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.•Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 628
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to on as an
emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 620
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• 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.
• Put the transmission into
(S if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 628
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 584
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 585
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 593
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 607
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 608
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 609
Jump Starting .................................... 610
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 612
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 614If the Charging System Indicator Comes On... 615If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 615
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ....................................... 616
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 617
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....618
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 619
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 620
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 621
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 627
Emergency Towing ........................... 628
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 629
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 630Refueling ........................................... 631
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 604
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 628
•33 psi (230 kPa) or more:
• 36 psi (250 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you
have not reached a service station, stop
and check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down
after the 10 minute driving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
AIR
ON
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
Models with 255/45R20 101V tires
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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 message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 608
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 182
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. 569●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 621
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. 413
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 173
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 126
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 627
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 628
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 610
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 413
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 628
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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
Specified Fuel.................................... 521, 634
Speed Limit Information .......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 134
Speedometer ............................................. 126
Sport Gauge Settings ................................ 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 435
Starting the Engine .................................. 413
Does Not Start ......................................... 607
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Remote Engine Start ................................ 415
Steering Wheel ......................................... 203
Adjusting ................................................. 203
Stopping .................................................... 501
Summer Tires ............................................ 568
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® )............................................... 439
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Surround View Camera System ................ 513
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode .................................. 233
System Message Indicator .......................... 89
System Updates ......................................... 262
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 630 Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 594
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 619
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 440
Indicator............................................ 86, 619
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 619
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 593
Tires ........................................................... 560
Air Pressure ..................................... 561, 635
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 560
Inspection ............................................... 560
Labeling .................................................. 561
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 585, 593
Regulations ............................................. 563
Rotation .................................................. 567
Spare Tire ........................................ 585, 635
Summer .................................................. 568
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 594
Tire Chains .............................................. 568
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 593
Wear Indicators ....................................... 565
Winter..................................................... 568
Tools .......................................................... 584
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 405
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 407 Load Limits ............................................. 405
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 410
Emergency .............................................. 628
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 440
Indicator ........................................... 86, 619
Transmission ....................................... 19, 420
Automatic......................................... 19, 420
Fluid ....................................................... 548
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 422
Indicator ................................................. 620
Number .................................................. 636
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 426
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................ 130
Troubleshooting ...................................... 583
Blown Fuse ............................. 621, 624, 625
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 628
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 607
Fuel Fill Door ........................................... 629
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 612
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 585, 593
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 161
Tailgate................................................... 630
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
True Touchpad ......................................... 246
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