Owner's Manual
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...is safe, shift to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on at any other time, it comes on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 63 2009 RDX For more information, see page 382 . If it is too high. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is...see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on for several seconds when you will also see page 78 ). A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. You will also see page 77 ).
...is safe, shift to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on at any other time, it comes on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 63 2009 RDX For more information, see page 382 . If it is too high. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is...see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on for several seconds when you will also see page 78 ). A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. You will also see page 77 ).
Owner's Manual
Page 73
...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. You will also see page 301 . ...goes out. Pull to the side of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. CONTINUED 69 2009 RDX For more tires are significantly low on the multiinformation display (see page 391 . For more information, see page 78 ).
...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. You will also see page 301 . ...goes out. Pull to the side of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. CONTINUED 69 2009 RDX For more tires are significantly low on the multiinformation display (see page 391 . For more information, see page 78 ).
Owner's Manual
Page 78
...to ''0.0''. FUEL A is reset. When you start your trip, the sensor is forming on the multi-information display (see page 89 ). 74 2009 RDX When you reset Trip B, AVG. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is not.... To reset a trip meter, display it . You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. FUEL A reset condition on the road surface. It measures miles in Fahrenheit (U.S. The temperature reading can customize the Trip A and AVG....
...to ''0.0''. FUEL A is reset. When you start your trip, the sensor is forming on the multi-information display (see page 89 ). 74 2009 RDX When you reset Trip B, AVG. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is not.... To reset a trip meter, display it . You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. FUEL A reset condition on the road surface. It measures miles in Fahrenheit (U.S. The temperature reading can customize the Trip A and AVG....
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may rise to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of the road. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution ... see the pressure of each wheel. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2009 RDX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. During normal operation, the reading should rise from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth...
... such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may rise to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of the road. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution ... see the pressure of each wheel. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2009 RDX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. During normal operation, the reading should rise from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth...
Owner's Manual
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... switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. In Canada, contact XM Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. number and Features 229 2009 RDX After you've registered with good reception. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Satellite Radio. A variety of the...may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of music types and styles will appear in the display. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to XM Radio broadcasts. If you decide to the south of a large commercial truck ...
... switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. In Canada, contact XM Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. number and Features 229 2009 RDX After you've registered with good reception. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Satellite Radio. A variety of the...may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of music types and styles will appear in the display. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to XM Radio broadcasts. If you decide to the south of a large commercial truck ...
Owner's Manual
Page 238
... speed when you are going down a hill, use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. It is now activated. Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed above 25...
... speed when you are going down a hill, use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. It is now activated. Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed above 25...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
...the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as cruising on level roads at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of the road when it is not a system problem. If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it checked. ... Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as possible. 302 2009 RDX The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high.
...the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as cruising on level roads at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of the road when it is not a system problem. If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it checked. ... Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as possible. 302 2009 RDX The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high.
Owner's Manual
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...Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your brakes as trying to a loss of stability. Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. ABS cannot prevent a loss of control. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly... feel normal, drive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without antilock. 306 2009 RDX Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. A vehicle with the ABS indicator. Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance...
...Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your brakes as trying to a loss of stability. Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. ABS cannot prevent a loss of control. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly... feel normal, drive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without antilock. 306 2009 RDX Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. A vehicle with the ABS indicator. Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance...
Owner's Manual
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... with the indicator flashing (see page 67 ). If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on while driving, pull to the side of the road when it does at reasonable speeds and to drive and corner at other times. Reset the system by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. 312... 2009 RDX In this by regulating the engine's output and by your vehicle's entire braking system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka...
... with the indicator flashing (see page 67 ). If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on while driving, pull to the side of the road when it does at reasonable speeds and to drive and corner at other times. Reset the system by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. 312... 2009 RDX In this by regulating the engine's output and by your vehicle's entire braking system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka...
Owner's Manual
Page 323
Use the D position when towing a trailer on Hills Drive slower than normal in all driving situations, and obey posted speed limits for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over something the vehicle misses. If it nears the H (Hot)... special driving skills and techniques. When towing a trailer, do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it can hit or run over . CONTINUED 319 2009 RDX At higher speeds, the trailer may sway or affect vehicle handling. Allow more slowly and wider than your vehicle, and it will affect your speed...
Use the D position when towing a trailer on Hills Drive slower than normal in all driving situations, and obey posted speed limits for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over something the vehicle misses. If it nears the H (Hot)... special driving skills and techniques. When towing a trailer, do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it can hit or run over . CONTINUED 319 2009 RDX At higher speeds, the trailer may sway or affect vehicle handling. Allow more slowly and wider than your vehicle, and it will affect your speed...
Owner's Manual
Page 325
... up to you and your passengers always wear seat belts. Driving 321 2009 RDX It is not designed for use on pavement. Your vehicle will find ...within the limits. Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you leave the pavement. Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to read ..., or other challenging off pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Be sure to store cargo properly, and do not exceed ...
... up to you and your passengers always wear seat belts. Driving 321 2009 RDX It is not designed for use on pavement. Your vehicle will find ...within the limits. Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you leave the pavement. Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to read ..., or other challenging off pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Be sure to store cargo properly, and do not exceed ...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
...special attention to the condition of gravity, driving over . Your vehicle could make driving it unsafe. Remember The route presents limits (too steep or bumpy roads). Find another route. Because your vehicle has a high center of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Avoid hard braking. let the anti-... cannot continue, do not try to start on the slope, don't do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the hill. 322 2009 RDX And your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that you can be sure to do it . Driving off-highway can safely drive on...
...special attention to the condition of gravity, driving over . Your vehicle could make driving it unsafe. Remember The route presents limits (too steep or bumpy roads). Find another route. Because your vehicle has a high center of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Avoid hard braking. let the anti-... cannot continue, do not try to start on the slope, don't do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the hill. 322 2009 RDX And your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that you can be sure to do it . Driving off-highway can safely drive on...
Owner's Manual
Page 364
...cold. Add or release air, if needed, to match the recommended cold tire pressures. The following pages give more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Inflation Guidelines Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best combination of your tires must be the proper type and ..., or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. 360 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced.
...cold. Add or release air, if needed, to match the recommended cold tire pressures. The following pages give more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Inflation Guidelines Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best combination of your tires must be the proper type and ..., or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. 360 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced.
Owner's Manual
Page 366
...once the tires reach five years old. You should always be removed from service after 10 years from the wheel. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. 362 2009 RDX In addition to decrease tire wear. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread....helps to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of manufacture (See Tire Labeling on wet roads. A tire should replace the tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer ...
...once the tires reach five years old. You should always be removed from service after 10 years from the wheel. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. 362 2009 RDX In addition to decrease tire wear. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread....helps to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of manufacture (See Tire Labeling on wet roads. A tire should replace the tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 368
... as the original tires. Winter Driving Tires marked ''M S'' or ''All Season'' on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for maximum speed recommendations. 364 2009 RDX For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you mount snow tires on your original tires. Mount snow tires on dry... roads may be required by local laws under certain conditions. Check with the tire dealer for most winter driving conditions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires ...
... as the original tires. Winter Driving Tires marked ''M S'' or ''All Season'' on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for maximum speed recommendations. 364 2009 RDX For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you mount snow tires on your original tires. Mount snow tires on dry... roads may be required by local laws under certain conditions. Check with the tire dealer for most winter driving conditions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires ...
Owner's Manual
Page 369
... chains, can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding the selection and use of the vehicle. 365 2009 RDX Make sure they are the wrong size or improperly installed can be seriously injured or killed. Maintenance Traction devices that are hitting any part... of tire chains. Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Acura strongly recommends using the chains listed below, made by driving conditions or local laws. If you begin driving on cleared roads. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Chains Mount tire chains on your...
... chains, can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding the selection and use of the vehicle. 365 2009 RDX Make sure they are the wrong size or improperly installed can be seriously injured or killed. Maintenance Traction devices that are hitting any part... of tire chains. Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Acura strongly recommends using the chains listed below, made by driving conditions or local laws. If you begin driving on cleared roads. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Chains Mount tire chains on your...
Owner's Manual
Page 372
... apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. 368 2009 RDX Preferably, do not touch the windshield. Leave the parking brake off twice). Wash and dry the exterior completely. Support the front and rear wiper ...to park your vehicle for storage. Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on the road. If possible, store your vehicle back on and off . Clean the interior. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). If possible, ...
... apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. 368 2009 RDX Preferably, do not touch the windshield. Leave the parking brake off twice). Wash and dry the exterior completely. Support the front and rear wiper ...to park your vehicle for storage. Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on the road. If possible, store your vehicle back on and off . Clean the interior. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). If possible, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 373
... Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 369 2009 RDX It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to get going again. If the problem has stranded you...
... Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 369 2009 RDX It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to get going again. If the problem has stranded you...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
...wear indicator bars. Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). After the flat tire is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 370 2009 RDX Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can . You will also see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the same...tire is not designed to be inflated to flash, then stays on . Use greater caution while driving. Do not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator stays on again. Main Menu Table Of ...
...wear indicator bars. Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). After the flat tire is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 370 2009 RDX Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can . You will also see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the same...tire is not designed to be inflated to flash, then stays on . Use greater caution while driving. Do not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator stays on again. Main Menu Table Of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 383
.... Do not open the hood. 3. Put the transmission in the midrange. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Taking Care of the road. Safely pull to the engine. If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 2. If you . Turn off the engine. ... the same time, the beeper will appear on the display and blink for several times. If the high heat is coming out. 1. CONTINUED 379 2009 RDX If the coolant temperature rises to the midpoint, then continue driving. If it climbs to the H (Hot) mark, you should start to cool ...
.... Do not open the hood. 3. Put the transmission in the midrange. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Taking Care of the road. Safely pull to the engine. If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 2. If you . Turn off the engine. ... the same time, the beeper will appear on the display and blink for several times. If the high heat is coming out. 1. CONTINUED 379 2009 RDX If the coolant temperature rises to the midpoint, then continue driving. If it climbs to the H (Hot) mark, you should start to cool ...