Owner's Manual
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in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire,...and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...413 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls)...
in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire,...and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...413 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls)...
Owner's Manual
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...climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. only) How to order manuals and other cargo.... A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for any reason. Driver and Passenger Safety Important...
...climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. only) How to order manuals and other cargo.... A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for any reason. Driver and Passenger Safety Important...
Owner's Manual
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... seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in their seats, with their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 16 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your ...death. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should ...
... seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in their seats, with their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 16 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your ...death. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should ...
Owner's Manual
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... go off (see any other time, or does not come on and off . For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 78 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information ... it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds then goes off. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 31 2008 RDX This tells you see page 64 ). If you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator...
... go off (see any other time, or does not come on and off . For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 78 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information ... it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds then goes off. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 31 2008 RDX This tells you see page 64 ). If you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator...
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...such as shown below. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2008 RDX Select the fresh air mode. Set the temperature control to high. 4. You notice a change . If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in the sound of the .... 2. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page. Even with the door open, run the engine with the tailgate open, open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the...
...such as shown below. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2008 RDX Select the fresh air mode. Set the temperature control to high. 4. You notice a change . If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in the sound of the .... 2. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page. Even with the door open, run the engine with the tailgate open, open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the...
Owner's Manual
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...will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is safe, shift to a potential problem with your front airbags. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the multi-...on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with the A/T temperature indicator on the multi-information display. Pull to the transmission. 63 2008 RDX You will also see page 77 ). Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you will also ...
...will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is safe, shift to a potential problem with your front airbags. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the multi-...on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with the A/T temperature indicator on the multi-information display. Pull to the transmission. 63 2008 RDX You will also see page 77 ). Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you will also ...
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... Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. You will be disabled (see page 121 ). 64 2008 RDX If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on for a few seconds when...
... Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. You will be disabled (see page 121 ). 64 2008 RDX If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on for a few seconds when...
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...page 384 . You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it stays on after the engine starts, there is a reminder to the ON (II) position. If the indicator is still on or comes on again after you turn the ignition...fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 RDX If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators...
...page 384 . You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it stays on after the engine starts, there is a reminder to the ON (II) position. If the indicator is still on or comes on again after you turn the ignition...fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 RDX If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators...
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If it indicates the differential temperature is too high. CONTINUED 69 2008 RDX Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. If two or more information, see page 78 ). ... multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 308 ). If it comes on while driving, it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the ON (II) position. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated...
If it indicates the differential temperature is too high. CONTINUED 69 2008 RDX Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. If two or more information, see page 78 ). ... multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 308 ). If it comes on while driving, it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the ON (II) position. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated...
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... SPEEDOMETER Instruments and Controls Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY TURBO BOOST METER SELECT/RESET KNOB FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED 71 2008 RDX The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. It may show...
... SPEEDOMETER Instruments and Controls Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY TURBO BOOST METER SELECT/RESET KNOB FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED 71 2008 RDX The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. It may show...
Owner's Manual
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...Trip A, AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the front bumper. The temperature sensor is in the multi-information display (see page 89 ). 74 2008 RDX In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is reset at the same time. Main Menu... the outside temperature display (see page 91 ). models), or in Fahrenheit (U.S. You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. When you can cause an incorrect temperature...
...Trip A, AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the front bumper. The temperature sensor is in the multi-information display (see page 89 ). 74 2008 RDX In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is reset at the same time. Main Menu... the outside temperature display (see page 91 ). models), or in Fahrenheit (U.S. You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. When you can cause an incorrect temperature...
Owner's Manual
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...per hour (mph) for continued troublefree driving. AVG. ELAPSED TIME This shows the time passed traveled since you refuel, RANGE is disconnected. 75 2008 RDX L/100km (Canadian models) This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. L/100 km is also reset. SPEED This shows the ...you reset Trip A, AVG. This distance is in miles per hour (km/h) for more information. Instruments and Controls When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is estimated from the fuel economy you last reset it will be reset ...
...per hour (mph) for continued troublefree driving. AVG. ELAPSED TIME This shows the time passed traveled since you refuel, RANGE is disconnected. 75 2008 RDX L/100km (Canadian models) This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. L/100 km is also reset. SPEED This shows the ...you reset Trip A, AVG. This distance is in miles per hour (km/h) for more information. Instruments and Controls When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is estimated from the fuel economy you last reset it will be reset ...
Owner's Manual
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... see the pressure of each wheel. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2008 RDX For more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. Main Menu...your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. See page 379 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. Refer to page 257 for instructions and precautions on how to link your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked...
... see the pressure of each wheel. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2008 RDX For more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. Not all cell phones are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. Main Menu...your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. See page 379 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. Refer to page 257 for instructions and precautions on how to link your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked...
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... See page 383 U.S. It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77 2008 RDX Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
... See page 383 U.S. It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77 2008 RDX Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
Owner's Manual
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... You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched. 120 2008 RDX Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Make sure your keys. To... and prevents from liquids. You will not work to release the key from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Protect the keys from the transmitter. To use the fully-extended key...
... You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched. 120 2008 RDX Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Make sure your keys. To... and prevents from liquids. You will not work to release the key from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Protect the keys from the transmitter. To use the fully-extended key...
Owner's Manual
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... received, including interference that may not recognize your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. Turn the...undesired operation of your key, contact your dealer. If you leave the vehicle alone. 121 2008 RDX This device complies with you whenever you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. Operation is disabled. Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer...
... received, including interference that may not recognize your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. Turn the...undesired operation of your key, contact your dealer. If you leave the vehicle alone. 121 2008 RDX This device complies with you whenever you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. Operation is disabled. Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer...
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... (0) or the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if you can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 122 2008 RDX The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. The shift lever must be in Park... the key. To turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you must be in this position only to start the engine. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the...
... (0) or the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if you can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 122 2008 RDX The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. The shift lever must be in Park... the key. To turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you must be in this position only to start the engine. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the...
Owner's Manual
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... seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 139 2008 RDX The ignition switch must be in the seat bottom because of the switch. The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not... use the seat heaters, even on after the seat's temperature drops. If the engine is only heated in the ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat.
... seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 139 2008 RDX The ignition switch must be in the seat bottom because of the switch. The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not... use the seat heaters, even on after the seat's temperature drops. If the engine is only heated in the ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat.
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Voice Control System On RDX with Technology Package model 2. On RDX with Technology Package model Automatic Operation The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to a lower temperature. 1. The system ... possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be operated by pushing the driver's side temperature control buttons ( or ). The selected temperature will see page 165 ). CONTINUED 161 2008 RDX For the climate control system to your quick start guide for an overview of ...
Voice Control System On RDX with Technology Package model 2. On RDX with Technology Package model Automatic Operation The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to a lower temperature. 1. The system ... possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be operated by pushing the driver's side temperature control buttons ( or ). The selected temperature will see page 165 ). CONTINUED 161 2008 RDX For the climate control system to your quick start guide for an overview of ...
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...a phone number, do this: 1. Say call using a name in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. Features CONTINUED 261 2008 RDX Continuing a call , press the Back button. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob. 4. To end the call without running the... engine may discharge and weaken the vehicle's battery. During a call . After the beep, say ''123 456 7891.'' The HFL response is , ''What name or ...
...a phone number, do this: 1. Say call using a name in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. Features CONTINUED 261 2008 RDX Continuing a call , press the Back button. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob. 4. To end the call without running the... engine may discharge and weaken the vehicle's battery. During a call . After the beep, say ''123 456 7891.'' The HFL response is , ''What name or ...