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... Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be used to as legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. ii...
... Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be used to as legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. ii...
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This means your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. As a reminder, make ...risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 290 of vehicles. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of...wear seat belts. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2008 RDX Because your vehicle correctly might result in loss of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is ...
This means your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. As a reminder, make ...risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 290 of vehicles. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of...wear seat belts. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2008 RDX Because your vehicle correctly might result in loss of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is ...
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... A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers... several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to tow a trailer. Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check them . Driver and Passenger...
... A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers... several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to tow a trailer. Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check them . Driver and Passenger...
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...can reduce your ability to respond to supplement seat belts, not replace them , or are at lower speeds. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your best protection in a back seat, not the front seat. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who ... are not properly restrained. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in this manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many...
...can reduce your ability to respond to supplement seat belts, not replace them , or are at lower speeds. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your best protection in a back seat, not the front seat. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who ... are not properly restrained. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in this manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many...
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... been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). The dealer should check the condition of protection in good condition... or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. See your seat belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury ...
... been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). The dealer should check the condition of protection in good condition... or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. See your seat belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury ...
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... chest. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 25 2008 RDX Only the driver's airbag will deploy if there is possible for only one airbag to severe frontal collision, sensors will provide sufficient protection...
... chest. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 25 2008 RDX Only the driver's airbag will deploy if there is possible for only one airbag to severe frontal collision, sensors will provide sufficient protection...
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In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. If this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. ... from the airbag's surface. This means they won't interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one stage will ignite first, then the...
In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. If this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. ... from the airbag's surface. This means they won't interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one stage will ignite first, then the...
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...seats, cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. If the seat is latched, the airbag will inflate with the...under the front seats. Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate in front. CONTINUED 27 2008 RDX For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
...seats, cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. If the seat is latched, the airbag will inflate with the...under the front seats. Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate in front. CONTINUED 27 2008 RDX For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
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... Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on... Canada Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you to a possible problem. 31 2008 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on and off . Ignoring ...
... Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on... Canada Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you to a possible problem. 31 2008 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on and off . Ignoring ...
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Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. 32 2008 RDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an ...'s front airbag has been shut off . If an adult or teenage passenger is detected in the seat-back pocket. It does not mean there is a problem with the weight sensors.
Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. 32 2008 RDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an ...'s front airbag has been shut off . If an adult or teenage passenger is detected in the seat-back pocket. It does not mean there is a problem with the weight sensors.
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...and all seat belts worn during a crash to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2008 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to make sure they are no parts you must also be done by yourself. However, you... can safely service. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly...
...and all seat belts worn during a crash to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2008 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to make sure they are no parts you must also be done by yourself. However, you... can safely service. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly...
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...the multi-information display. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 63 2008 RDX This indicator will also alert you turn the ignition switch to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on when the engine is ... on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it is safe, shift to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, automatic seat belt tensioners, side curtain airbags, driver's seat position sensor, and...
...the multi-information display. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 63 2008 RDX This indicator will also alert you turn the ignition switch to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on when the engine is ... on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it is safe, shift to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, automatic seat belt tensioners, side curtain airbags, driver's seat position sensor, and...
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... comes on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. It will be disabled (see page 305 . For more information, see page 121 ). 64 2008 RDX If this indicator on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to have inserted a properly-coded ignition key...'s side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is turned to the ON (II) position.
... comes on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. It will be disabled (see page 305 . For more information, see page 121 ). 64 2008 RDX If this indicator on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to have inserted a properly-coded ignition key...'s side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is turned to the ON (II) position.
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... 384 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 RDX Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. You will also see page... FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. U.S. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a problem in the brake system.
... 384 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 RDX Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. You will also see page... FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. U.S. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a problem in the brake system.
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... comes on and stays on at any other time, or it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System... indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 312 . LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator is in the tank when the reading does reach E. 66 2008 RDX
... comes on and stays on at any other time, or it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System... indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 312 . LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator is in the tank when the reading does reach E. 66 2008 RDX
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...you turn signals on the multiinformation display (see page 312 . This indicator normally comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. For more information, see page 78 ). ...This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 234 ). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of...
...you turn signals on the multiinformation display (see page 312 . This indicator normally comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. For more information, see page 78 ). ...This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 234 ). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of...
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... chime will remain on. If this indicator will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on at any other time, there is a problem in either the or position. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 115 . Take your vehicle to a .... Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the fog lights. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX For more information, see page 78 ). If you turn on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. For...
... chime will remain on. If this indicator will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on at any other time, there is a problem in either the or position. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 115 . Take your vehicle to a .... Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the fog lights. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX For more information, see page 78 ). If you turn on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. For...
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... this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 70 2008 RDX The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 79... ). If this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Most of the time, this indicator begins to see the message (see page...
... this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 70 2008 RDX The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 79... ). If this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Most of the time, this indicator begins to see the message (see page...
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... with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. Here is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada See page 310 Instruments and Controls See page 309 See page 381 See... page 381 See page 382 See pages 383, 384 U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada See page 19 See page 11 See page 65 See page 383 U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77...
... with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. Here is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada See page 310 Instruments and Controls See page 309 See page 381 See... page 381 See page 382 See pages 383, 384 U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada See page 19 See page 11 See page 65 See page 383 U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77...
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... indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the steering wheel. Most of the messages are several system messages to come on the instrument panel. 79 2008 RDX To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds... again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including...
... indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the steering wheel. Most of the messages are several system messages to come on the instrument panel. 79 2008 RDX To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds... again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including...