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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2008 RDX instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR ...(SRS) INDICATOR (P.31, 63) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31, 64) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P.65, 383) SUPER HANDLING-ALL WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD) INDICATOR (P.68) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64, 305) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63, 381) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, ...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2008 RDX instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR ...(SRS) INDICATOR (P.31, 63) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31, 64) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P.65, 383) SUPER HANDLING-ALL WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD) INDICATOR (P.68) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64, 305) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63, 381) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, ...
Owner's Manual
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...). You will also sound when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. A reminder chime will also see page 115 . It...your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX If this indicator will remain on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or...
...). You will also sound when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. A reminder chime will also see page 115 . It...your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX If this indicator will remain on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or...
Owner's Manual
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...side of a flat tire, have it indicates that one or more information, see page 308 ). This indicator has two functions: 1. CONTINUED 69 2008 RDX Pull to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated,...determine the cause (see page 301 . Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 391 . You will also ...
...side of a flat tire, have it indicates that one or more information, see page 308 ). This indicator has two functions: 1. CONTINUED 69 2008 RDX Pull to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated,...determine the cause (see page 301 . Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 391 . You will also ...
Owner's Manual
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... can receive or make phone calls from the ''C (Cold)'' mark to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2008 RDX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of each wheel. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of ...uphill driving, the reading may rise to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to the side of the road. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink You can see the ...
... can receive or make phone calls from the ''C (Cold)'' mark to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2008 RDX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of each wheel. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of ...uphill driving, the reading may rise to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to the side of the road. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink You can see the ...
Owner's Manual
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...trailer or drive offhighway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on ...and how to Drive ...291 Starting the Engine...292 Automatic Transmission...293 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...297 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System ...301 Parking ...303 Braking System...304 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...305 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...307 Vehicle Stability Assist ...
...trailer or drive offhighway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on ...and how to Drive ...291 Starting the Engine...292 Automatic Transmission...293 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...297 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System ...301 Parking ...303 Braking System...304 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...305 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...307 Vehicle Stability Assist ...
Owner's Manual
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...right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations...When you the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. CONTINUED 301 2008 RDX Starting in second gear helps to leave a sufficient margin of safety. You will...
...right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations...When you the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. CONTINUED 301 2008 RDX Starting in second gear helps to leave a sufficient margin of safety. You will...
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...idle until the indicator goes out. If the SH-AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display, there is displayed as possible. 302 2008 RDX Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the... SH-AWD system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System Each torque indicator is problem with vehicle stability assist (...
...idle until the indicator goes out. If the SH-AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display, there is displayed as possible. 302 2008 RDX Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the... SH-AWD system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System Each torque indicator is problem with vehicle stability assist (...
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... another route. You should never use a jack to cool down. If you could easily slip off after the rear differential temperature drops. 323 2008 RDX If you do happen to indicate the rear differential temperature is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. A jack only works on ..., for example), evaluate it is too high. It can also wash the grease out of action. The SH-AWD indicator on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the instrument panel will blink to get stuck because of inclement weather or other surfaces...
... another route. You should never use a jack to cool down. If you could easily slip off after the rear differential temperature drops. 323 2008 RDX If you do happen to indicate the rear differential temperature is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. A jack only works on ..., for example), evaluate it is too high. It can also wash the grease out of action. The SH-AWD indicator on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the instrument panel will blink to get stuck because of inclement weather or other surfaces...
Owner's Manual
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... (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 389 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected SH-AWD Fuel Pump ACG ABS/VSA Heated Seat FR Fog Lights Driver's Power Seat Lumbar Support No...
... (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 389 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected SH-AWD Fuel Pump ACG ABS/VSA Heated Seat FR Fog Lights Driver's Power Seat Lumbar Support No...
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... UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 7.5 A Electric Vacuum Pump 390 2008 RDX Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 20 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWD Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Fail Safe ABS/VSA Motor Headlight Main Power Window...
... UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 7.5 A Electric Vacuum Pump 390 2008 RDX Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 20 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWD Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Fail Safe ABS/VSA Motor Headlight Main Power Window...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights On ...68 Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ...69, 307 Maintenance Minder ...70 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...63 Passenger Airbag Off ...32 Security System ...68, 233 SH-AWD ...68 Side Airbag Off ...31, 64 SRS ...31, 63 System Message ...70 TPMS, Low Tire Pressure.. 69, 307 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...67 VSA... Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators ABS (Anti-Lock Brake)...64, 305 A/T Temperature ...63 Brake (Amber) ...65, 385 Brake (Red)...65, 383 Charging System ...63, 381 INDEX V 2008 RDX
... Lights On ...68 Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ...69, 307 Maintenance Minder ...70 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...63 Passenger Airbag Off ...32 Security System ...68, 233 SH-AWD ...68 Side Airbag Off ...31, 64 SRS ...31, 63 System Message ...70 TPMS, Low Tire Pressure.. 69, 307 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...67 VSA... Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators ABS (Anti-Lock Brake)...64, 305 A/T Temperature ...63 Brake (Amber) ...65, 385 Brake (Red)...65, 383 Charging System ...63, 381 INDEX V 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Service Station Procedures ...273 Setting the Clock ...188 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All Wheel Drive) ...301 Indicator ...68 System Message ...78 Torque Distribution Monitor ...76, 301 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...293 Shift Lock Release ...296 ... T Tailgate Open Indicator ...11 Opening the ...125 Unlocking the Tailgate ...126 Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...349, 350 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 369 INDEX CONTINUED IX 2008 RDX
Main Menu Index Service Station Procedures ...273 Setting the Clock ...188 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All Wheel Drive) ...301 Indicator ...68 System Message ...78 Torque Distribution Monitor ...76, 301 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...293 Shift Lock Release ...296 ... T Tailgate Open Indicator ...11 Opening the ...125 Unlocking the Tailgate ...126 Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...349, 350 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 369 INDEX CONTINUED IX 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 346 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.8 US qt (2.7 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or ...(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 Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 345 ). Do not ...
...Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 346 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.8 US qt (2.7 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or ...(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 Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 345 ). Do not ...