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...any airbag system component. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 RDX Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to verify emissions law requirements and/or help ...anyone else except as event data recorders. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. This data belongs to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Main Menu ...
...any airbag system component. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 RDX Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to verify emissions law requirements and/or help ...anyone else except as event data recorders. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. This data belongs to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Main Menu ...
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... your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ability to respond to supplement ...manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be extremely hazardous. Be sure to them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in a child seat. Always Wear...
... your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ability to respond to supplement ...manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be extremely hazardous. Be sure to them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in a child seat. Always Wear...
Owner's Manual
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... openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the equipment. If you may be equipped with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse it . Units manufactured ...features that cause the motor to stop and reverse features. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage. Features 247 2008 RDX If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the safety stop ...
... openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the equipment. If you may be equipped with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse it . Units manufactured ...features that cause the motor to stop and reverse features. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage. Features 247 2008 RDX If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the safety stop ...
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... The following procedure works for pairing. After the beep, say ''Pair.'' The HFL response is ''A ring tone will be displayed. 5. For safety, only perform this code. It will be used .'' or ''An incoming call 1-888-528-7876. After the beep, say ''No'' after the beep, the HFL ... HandsFreeLink consumer support at (888) 528-7876, or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. acura.ca, or call your phone must be paired to the HFL with Hands-Free Profile must be requested by the phone.'' CONTINUED Features 257 2008 RDX Press and release the Talk button. The audio system will be mute, and...
... The following procedure works for pairing. After the beep, say ''Pair.'' The HFL response is ''A ring tone will be displayed. 5. For safety, only perform this code. It will be used .'' or ''An incoming call 1-888-528-7876. After the beep, say ''No'' after the beep, the HFL ... HandsFreeLink consumer support at (888) 528-7876, or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. acura.ca, or call your phone must be paired to the HFL with Hands-Free Profile must be requested by the phone.'' CONTINUED Features 257 2008 RDX Press and release the Talk button. The audio system will be mute, and...
Owner's Manual
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... in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to come on your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (...Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to engine... acceleration. The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period,...
... in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to come on your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (...Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to engine... acceleration. The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period,...
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...Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you to read the following information. Follow all instructions in these areas may interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Be sure...and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Before Driving 281 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can make any modifications or add any accessory: Improper accessories or ...
...Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you to read the following information. Follow all instructions in these areas may interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Be sure...and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Before Driving 281 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can make any modifications or add any accessory: Improper accessories or ...
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... to read the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on the hitch should be seriously hurt or killed. It can seriously affect your vehicle's handling and performance. Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle and trailer can be approximately 10 % of a fully-loaded trailer puts on page 321 if... too heavy can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed primarily to drive. 314 2008 RDX
... to read the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on the hitch should be seriously hurt or killed. It can seriously affect your vehicle's handling and performance. Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle and trailer can be approximately 10 % of a fully-loaded trailer puts on page 321 if... too heavy can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed primarily to drive. 314 2008 RDX
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... loads are secure. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are in good condition. Premium fuel provides improved performance. 318 2008 RDX You may want to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension, cooling system, and lights are inflated as recommended...
... loads are secure. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are in good condition. Premium fuel provides improved performance. 318 2008 RDX You may want to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension, cooling system, and lights are inflated as recommended...
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...position, or use the paddle shift to let the engine cool. Making Turns and Braking When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of... (88 km/h). Driving Make turns more time and distance for vehicles with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. CONTINUED 319 2008 RDX Do not brake or turn suddenly as this section. If it can hit or run over . Use the D position when towing a ...
...position, or use the paddle shift to let the engine cool. Making Turns and Braking When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of... (88 km/h). Driving Make turns more time and distance for vehicles with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. CONTINUED 319 2008 RDX Do not brake or turn suddenly as this section. If it can hit or run over . Use the D position when towing a ...
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... Antenna ...355 Intercooler ...355 Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Wiper Blades ...356 Wheels ...359 Tires ...360 Checking the Battery ...366 Vehicle Storage ...368 Maintenance 325 2008 RDX Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. If you may... want to take care of yourself. See page 413 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
... Antenna ...355 Intercooler ...355 Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Wiper Blades ...356 Wheels ...359 Tires ...360 Checking the Battery ...366 Vehicle Storage ...368 Maintenance 325 2008 RDX Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. If you may... want to take care of yourself. See page 413 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
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...available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before driving can arise in performing maintenance. Burns from moving parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you should be ... seriously hurt or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 326 2008 RDX Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Always follow the procedures and precautions ...
...available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before driving can arise in performing maintenance. Burns from moving parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you should be ... seriously hurt or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 326 2008 RDX Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Always follow the procedures and precautions ...
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... maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. When you see page 327 ). 328 2008 RDX The message ''SERVICE'', along with the maintenance schedule code indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the multiinformation display... when the calculated engine oil life is 1 5 percent (see this message have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to ...
... maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. When you see page 327 ). 328 2008 RDX The message ''SERVICE'', along with the maintenance schedule code indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the multiinformation display... when the calculated engine oil life is 1 5 percent (see this message have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to ...
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Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will be canceled if the or button on the lower part of the multi-information ... the engine oil life became 0%. Press the SEL/RESET button on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 329 2008 RDX This message is displayed when the total mileage is not done and the remaining engine oil life reaches 0%, the multiinformation display will show the message...
Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will be canceled if the or button on the lower part of the multi-information ... the engine oil life became 0%. Press the SEL/RESET button on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 329 2008 RDX This message is displayed when the total mileage is not done and the remaining engine oil life reaches 0%, the multiinformation display will show the message...
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... or button to reset the display as previously described. If the indicated required service is pressed. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will be canceled if the or button on the steering wheel is not done and... show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total mileage after the oil life became 0 %, will be displayed on the lower part of the multiinformation display. 330 2008 RDX
... or button to reset the display as previously described. If the indicated required service is pressed. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will be canceled if the or button on the steering wheel is not done and... show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total mileage after the oil life became 0 %, will be displayed on the lower part of the multiinformation display. 330 2008 RDX
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...code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will not show the proper maintenance intervals. Maintenance may be confident of their performance and durability. 332 2008 RDX These are manufactured to keep your vehicle best and can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have the... maintenance is skilled in effect. Keep all receipts as the original components, so you have the person who is needed. 4. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you can be done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to cancel the ...
...code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will not show the proper maintenance intervals. Maintenance may be confident of their performance and durability. 332 2008 RDX These are manufactured to keep your vehicle best and can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have the... maintenance is skilled in effect. Keep all receipts as the original components, so you have the person who is needed. 4. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you can be done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to cancel the ...
Owner's Manual
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...the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 347 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. If you are ''certified'' to EPA standards. See page 277 . Automatic transmission Check the ...level monthly. See page 343 . See page 361 . However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done by the Multi-Information Display. Lights Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by any ...
...the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 347 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. If you are ''certified'' to EPA standards. See page 277 . Automatic transmission Check the ...level monthly. See page 343 . See page 361 . However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done by the Multi-Information Display. Lights Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by any ...
Owner's Manual
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... synthetic motor oil. Clean up any spills immediately. Pour in engine performance or durability, and can lead to a reduction in the oil slowly and carefully so you could damage components in the engine compartment. 336 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ...dipstick. Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Only use oils that requires the use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Failure to your warranty. Do not fill above the upper mark; you do not spill. Your vehicle is a major ...
... synthetic motor oil. Clean up any spills immediately. Pour in engine performance or durability, and can lead to a reduction in the oil slowly and carefully so you could damage components in the engine compartment. 336 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ...dipstick. Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Only use oils that requires the use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Failure to your warranty. Do not fill above the upper mark; you do not spill. Your vehicle is a major ...
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Maintenance 337 2008 RDX Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Ambient Temperature The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-30 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives.
Maintenance 337 2008 RDX Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Ambient Temperature The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-30 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives.
Owner's Manual
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... but not limited to decrease tire wear. You should always be removed from service after 10 years from the wheel. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. 362 2008 RDX It is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of wear. Have your dealer check the tires if you can damage your tires... is dependent on the sidewall of the tire and indicate the date of your vehicle's aluminum wheels. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer perform a dynamic balance. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. If you will see three or ...
... but not limited to decrease tire wear. You should always be removed from service after 10 years from the wheel. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. 362 2008 RDX It is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of wear. Have your dealer check the tires if you can damage your tires... is dependent on the sidewall of the tire and indicate the date of your vehicle's aluminum wheels. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer perform a dynamic balance. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. If you will see three or ...
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.../55R18 99V See page 398 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page 400 for maximum speed recommendations. 364 2008 RDX Mount snow tires on your original tires. For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Check with the tire dealer for tire...
.../55R18 99V See page 398 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page 400 for maximum speed recommendations. 364 2008 RDX Mount snow tires on your original tires. For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Check with the tire dealer for tire...