Owner's Manual
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... ) and that you intend to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Will the child be high-back or low-back. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2008 RDX Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to drive. Be sure to ride...
... ) and that you intend to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Will the child be high-back or low-back. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2008 RDX Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to drive. Be sure to ride...
Owner's Manual
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... Sockets...155 Sun Visor ...155 Vanity Mirror ...156 Console Compartment ...156 Cargo Area Cover ...158 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...60 Instrument Panel ...61 Instrument Panel Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ......77 59 2008 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your ...
... Sockets...155 Sun Visor ...155 Vanity Mirror ...156 Console Compartment ...156 Cargo Area Cover ...158 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...60 Instrument Panel ...61 Instrument Panel Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ......77 59 2008 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your ...
Owner's Manual
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...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60 2008 RDX
...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F 3°C 0°C 3°C ON OFF IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B RESET 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 0 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPEED OFF Page 87 89 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION LIGHTING...your current trip. Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you close the driver's door. Instruments and Controls ...
...SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F 3°C 0°C 3°C ON OFF IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B RESET 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 0 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPEED OFF Page 87 89 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION LIGHTING...your current trip. Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you close the driver's door. Instruments and Controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... doors unlock with the remote transmitter in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to the factory default. 83 : Default setting 82 2008 RDX The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in a first push. Customize Setup DRIVER DOOR ALL... DOORS ON OFF 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec DRIVER'S DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P DRIVER'S DOOR WITH IGN OFF ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF OFF SET...
... doors unlock with the remote transmitter in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to the factory default. 83 : Default setting 82 2008 RDX The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in a first push. Customize Setup DRIVER DOOR ALL... DOORS ON OFF 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec DRIVER'S DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P DRIVER'S DOOR WITH IGN OFF ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF OFF SET...
Owner's Manual
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... Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you want the lights to stay on before they fade out (15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 96...
... Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you want the lights to stay on before they fade out (15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 96...
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98...
... Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98...
Owner's Manual
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... transmitter, but do not open any of the multiinformation display, press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you want (30, 60, or 90 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Select the relock time you see ...the above . The screen changes as shown above display. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 107 2008 RDX Press the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls While DOOR SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the doors or the tailgate within 30...
... transmitter, but do not open any of the multiinformation display, press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you want (30, 60, or 90 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Select the relock time you see ...the above . The screen changes as shown above display. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 107 2008 RDX Press the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls While DOOR SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the doors or the tailgate within 30...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 % of the load toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as quoted by adding the weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 6,... everything in your area, check your local phone book, or contact your trailer, how it meets federal, state, province, and local regulations. CONTINUED Driving 315 2008 RDX For public scales in or on the size of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that all...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 % of the load toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as quoted by adding the weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 6,... everything in your area, check your local phone book, or contact your trailer, how it meets federal, state, province, and local regulations. CONTINUED Driving 315 2008 RDX For public scales in or on the size of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that all...
Owner's Manual
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Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed (see page 73 ). CONTINUED 327 2008 RDX The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY SEL/RESET BUTTON Engine Oil Life INFO ... remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51 % 50 % 41 % 40 % 31 % 30 % 21 % 20 % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 %...
Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed (see page 73 ). CONTINUED 327 2008 RDX The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY SEL/RESET BUTTON Engine Oil Life INFO ... remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51 % 50 % 41 % 40 % 31 % 30 % 21 % 20 % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 %...
Owner's Manual
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... drive in higher transmission and transfer temperatures. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). If you regularly drive your vehicle under these ... every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 334 2008 RDX This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in...
... drive in higher transmission and transfer temperatures. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). If you regularly drive your vehicle under these ... every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 334 2008 RDX This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in...
Owner's Manual
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Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 343 2008 RDX DIPSTICK Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission ... radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. Park the vehicle on a maintenance message in the windshield washer reservoir. For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 2. Check the fluid level with new fluid when this service is shown on level ground.
Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 343 2008 RDX DIPSTICK Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission ... radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. Park the vehicle on a maintenance message in the windshield washer reservoir. For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 2. Check the fluid level with new fluid when this service is shown on level ground.
Owner's Manual
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... the cold readings. You should look for you check your tires, see page 398 . For additional information about your tire pressures. Maintenance CONTINUED 361 2008 RDX This is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) For convenience, the recommended tire sizes and cold tire pressures are punctured, you find either of the tire. Tire...
... the cold readings. You should look for you check your tires, see page 398 . For additional information about your tire pressures. Maintenance CONTINUED 361 2008 RDX This is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) For convenience, the recommended tire sizes and cold tire pressures are punctured, you find either of the tire. Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as you check the other tires. After the flat tire is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 370 2008 RDX After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator stays on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is ... on . Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can see the tread wear indicator bars. It should be inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on the same wheel. The replacement ...
... Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as you check the other tires. After the flat tire is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 370 2008 RDX After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator stays on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is ... on . Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can see the tread wear indicator bars. It should be inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on the same wheel. The replacement ...
Owner's Manual
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... mm) 0°10' 1° 2°57' Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare P235/55R18 99V T165/80D17 104M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Technical Information : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type. Battery Capacity 12 V 12 V 52 AH/5 HR 65 ...AH/20 HR 397 2008 RDX Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. See page 390 or the fuse box covers. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
... mm) 0°10' 1° 2°57' Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare P235/55R18 99V T165/80D17 104M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Technical Information : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type. Battery Capacity 12 V 12 V 52 AH/5 HR 65 ...AH/20 HR 397 2008 RDX Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. See page 390 or the fuse box covers. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; 10. because of 90 readiness codes are still not set, see seconds). maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let for at least 30 seconds, then repeat If the testing facility determines the it two more times (for a total... parked with the engine off for 30 for 90 seconds without using the cruise control. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 8. Technical Information 407 2008 RDX Select a nearby lightly traveled 9. Then drive in D. your dealer.
... the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; 10. because of 90 readiness codes are still not set, see seconds). maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let for at least 30 seconds, then repeat If the testing facility determines the it two more times (for a total... parked with the engine off for 30 for 90 seconds without using the cruise control. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 8. Technical Information 407 2008 RDX Select a nearby lightly traveled 9. Then drive in D. your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... ...377 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Overheated Engine ...379 Tailgate Open ...126 Emergency Towing ...391 CONTINUED D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 60 Daytime Running Lights...116 Dead Battery ...377 Default All...83 Defects, Reporting Safety ...412 Defogger, Rear Window ...118 Defrosting the Windows ...163 Dimensions ...396 Dimming...
... ...377 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Overheated Engine ...379 Tailgate Open ...126 Emergency Towing ...391 CONTINUED D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 60 Daytime Running Lights...116 Dead Battery ...377 Default All...83 Defects, Reporting Safety ...412 Defogger, Rear Window ...118 Defrosting the Windows ...163 Dimensions ...396 Dimming...
Owner's Manual
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...classified GL4 or GL5 only. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 RDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ) Automatic ... Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Do not use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 US gal (68 ) Required Engine Oil; Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded...
...classified GL4 or GL5 only. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 RDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ) Automatic ... Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Do not use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 US gal (68 ) Required Engine Oil; Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded...