light ACURA RDX 2022 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Tailgate P. 173 Security System P. 183Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 193 Mirrors P. 213
Interior Convenience Items P. 230 Climate Control System P. 247
Audio Error Messages P. 332General Information on the Audio System P. 336
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389 AcuraLink ® P. 419
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 441 When Driving P. 443 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 564 Surround View Camera System*P. 566 Refueling P. 574
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 590 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 603
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 612 Battery P. 621 Remote Transmitter Care P. 623
Accessories and Modifications P. 633
Handling of the Jack P. 659 Engine Does Not Start P. 660 If the Battery Is Dead P. 663
Fuses P. 674 Emergency Towing P. 681
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 683 Refueling P. 684
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 689 Reporting Safety Defects P. 690 Emissions Testing P. 691
Client Service Information P. 697
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 253
DrivingP. 429
MaintenanceP. 579
Handling the UnexpectedP. 635
InformationP. 685
IndexP. 698
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Quick Reference Guide❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P 196, 197)
❚Fog Lights* (P 200)
❚Brightness Control (P 208)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 458)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 458)
❚Wipers/Washers (P 204)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
(P 524)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚CAMERA Button* (P 567)
❚Interval Button (P 513)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P 503)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P 244)
❚Left Selector Wheel (P 258)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P 258)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P 290)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice
Control Buttons
(P 389)
❚Right Selector Wheel (P 139)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide❚Cargo Area Light (P232)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 71)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 59)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Seat Belts (P 37)
❚Panoramic Roof Switch (P 191)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P 238)
❚USB Port (P 256)
❚Front Seat (P 216)
❚Side Airbags (P 57)
❚Coat Hook (P 237)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 69)
❚Rear Seat (P 222)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 73)
❚Grab Handle
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 239)
❚Wireless Charger* (P240)
❚Accessory power socket (cargo area)* (P239 )
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P 575)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 606)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P173)
❚Rear Wiper (P 206, 610)
❚Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights (P 197, 605)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 604)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 564)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 197, 606)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P 178, 182)
❚Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights (P 197, 606)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 204, 607)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 214)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 590)
❚Fog Lights* (P 200, 603)
❚Tires (P 612, 637, 645)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 160)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 603)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 197, 603)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 603)
❚Headlights (P 197, 603)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P197, 603)
❚Surround View Camera System* (P 566)
❚Rearview Camera Washer* (P 204)
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 153)
Clock (P 154)
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
You can adjust the time using the A-zone
touchpad.
aPress the (home) button.
bSelect Settings .
cSelect System .
dSelect Date & Time .
eSelect Set Date & Time .
fSelect Automatic Date & Time .
gSelect Off.
hSelect Set Date or Set Time .
iSelect (+/(- to adjust the dates, hours
and minutes.
jPress the (back) button to set the
date or time.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 193)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 196)
Lights (P 197)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P490)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
VSA ® On and Off (P 472)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® )
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and hold the (VSA ®
OFF) button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P 475)
●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
●TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual
guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P 574)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 17.1 US gal (64.7 L)
aUnlock the driver’s door. 2 Locking/Unlocking the
Doors from the Inside
(P169)
bPress on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait for
about five seconds before
removing the filler nozzle.Wait for five seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 579)
Under the Hood (P 590)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 603)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 607)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P 612)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P552)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
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Safe DrivingThe airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related
injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a
seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag
system determines the optimal deployment of
the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s advanced airbag system
has weight sensors. The sensors are used for
occupant classification to activate or
deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
For adult size occupants, the system will
automatically activate the front passenger’s
airbag. If a small adul t sits in the front
passenger seat and the system does not
recognize him/her as an adult, see
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 61
■Advanced Airbags1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor or the passenger’s s eat weight sensors, the
SRS indicator will come on, and in the event of a
crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of the driver’s
seating position or passenger’s occupant
classification) with a force corresponding to the
severity of the impact. 2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Indicator P. 60
For the advanced front airbags to work properly,
confirm that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat-back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back
pocket.
•The steering wheel and passenger’s side dashboard
are not obstructed by any object.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.
Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving■When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s airbag has been turned off.
This occurs if the seat is empty or when the
weight sensors determine that a small child or
infant is on the passenger seat.
Children age 12 or under shou ld always ride properly restrained in a back seat.
2Child Safety P. 64
If the indicator is on, in the event of a cr ash the passenger’s airbag will not deploy.
The passenger’s knee airbag will not deploy, either.
■Passenger Airbag Off Indicator1 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm
that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat-back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back
pocket.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.
•There is no child seat or other object pressing
against the rear of the seat or seat-back.
•There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on
the back of the front passenger’s seat.
•There are no objects placed under or beside the
front passenger’s seat . Improperly positioned
objects can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
•The floor mat behind the front passenger’s seat is
set in the correct position evenly on the floor. An
improperly placed mat can interfere with the
advanced airbag sensors.
•The head restraint is not contacting the roof.
U.S. Canada
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