engine maintenance Acura RDX 2019 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.1 Climate Control System Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
The air conditioner labe l is found under the hood:
2 Safety Labels P. 72
2 Specifications P. 628
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable
Refrigerant
: Requires Registered
Technician to Service
: Air Conditioning
System
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Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
■Washing the Vehicle1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A
high-pressure spray ma y cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position.
2 Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
P. 549
Air Intake Vents
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• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
1 Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a conveyor, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 422
1Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and st rong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the pa inted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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Index
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 241
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 131
AWD ......................................................... 437
B
Battery ...................................................... 563
Charging System Indicator ................ 79, 609
Jump Starting ......................................... 604
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 563
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ..................................... 223
Blind spot information System ................ 438
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 297
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 358
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 70
Brake System ............................................ 486
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 493
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 491
Brake Assist System................................. 494
Fluid ....................................................... 543
Foot Brake .............................................. 490
Indicator ..................................... 75, 76, 610
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 612
Parking Brake.......................................... 486
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 198
Built-in Key ............................................... 147
Bulb Replacement .................................... 545
Back-Up Light and Taillight ..................... 548
Fog Lights ............................................... 545 Front Turn Signal,
Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 545
Headlights ............................................... 545
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 548
Puddle Lights ........................................... 548
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 548
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .................... 546
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 545
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 547
Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights .......... 548
Bulb Specifications ................................... 628
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 71
Carrying Cargo .................................. 399, 401
Certification Label .................................... 630
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 545
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 609
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................. 70
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Larger Children .......................................... 69 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 571
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 569
Client Service Information ....................... 639
Climate Control System ............................ 230
Changing the Mode ................................ 230
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 232
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 568
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 234
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 230
Sensors ................................................... 235
Synchronized Mode................................. 233
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 230
Clock .......................................................... 144
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 446
Coat Hook ................................................. 225
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 446
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 579, 629
Console Compartment ............................. 222
Controls ..................................................... 143
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 540
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 541
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 540
Overheating ............................................ 606
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 417
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 501
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Index
High Beam Indicator ................................. 87
Interior.................................................... 219
Light Switches......................................... 186
Lights On Indicator.................................... 87
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 185
Load Limits ............................................... 401
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 161
From Inside ............................................. 159
From Outside .......................................... 150
Keys........................................................ 146
Using a Key............................................. 156
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 157
Low Battery Charge ................................. 609
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 608
Lower Anchors ..................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 401
Lumbar Support ....................................... 207
M
Maintenance.................................... 133, 521
Battery .................................................... 563
Brake Fluid .............................................. 543
Cleaning ................................................. 569
Climate Control System .......................... 567
Coolant .................................................. 540
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil .......................................................... 536 Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator .................................................. 541
Remote Transmitter ......................... 565, 566
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 545
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items ........................................... 529
Tires ........................................................ 554
Transmission Fluid ................................... 542
Under the Hood ...................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 609
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 401
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ....................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................. 204
Door........................................................ 205
Exterior .................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 574
MP3 ........................................................... 294
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 294
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 630
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 409
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 535
Adding .................................................... 537
Checking................................................. 536
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 526
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 608
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 535, 629
Viscosity .......................................... 535, 629
Open Source Licenses ............................... 327
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 533
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Tailgate ................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Overheating .............................................. 606
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential
Shift Mode) ............................................. 424
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ...................................................... 495
Parking Brake ........................................... 486
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 610
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