Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P....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 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P....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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...position. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page 301 . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position ... the key from the ignition switch. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 233 . 68 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to the...
...position. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page 301 . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position ... the key from the ignition switch. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 233 . 68 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to the...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 78 ). If it indicates that one or more information, see page 77 ). Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. For more...for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. CONTINUED 69 2009 RDX If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more tires are significantly ...
...see page 78 ). If it indicates that one or more information, see page 77 ). Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. For more...for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. CONTINUED 69 2009 RDX If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more tires are significantly ...
Owner's Manual
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...shows the temperature of the gauge. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2009 RDX To use the system, your cell phone. For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. See page 379 for instructions on checking...'s coolant system. If one or more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to the correct pressure. In severe driving conditions, such as very...
...shows the temperature of the gauge. Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. 76 2009 RDX To use the system, your cell phone. For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. See page 379 for instructions on checking...'s coolant system. If one or more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to the correct pressure. In severe driving conditions, such as very...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are ...conditions, and how to Drive ...291 Starting the Engine...292 Automatic Transmission...293 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...297 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...301 Parking ...303 Braking System...304 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...305 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...307 Vehicle Stability Assist ...
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are ...conditions, and how to Drive ...291 Starting the Engine...292 Automatic Transmission...293 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...297 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (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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...over if you make abrupt turns. Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. This gives you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. See page 321 for off the ground, it has a high center of vehicles. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving... guidelines. 290 2009 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. To prevent rollovers or loss of gravity. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. It also...
...over if you make abrupt turns. Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. This gives you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. See page 321 for off the ground, it has a high center of vehicles. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving... guidelines. 290 2009 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. To prevent rollovers or loss of gravity. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. It also...
Owner's Manual
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...LR), has its own torque indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System Starting in Second Gear When you the amount of safety. Starting in deep snow or on the multi-information display shows... see ''M2'' in all wheels independently, according to second gear. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Driving TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on a slippery surface. CONTINUED 301 2009 RDX While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the display.
...LR), has its own torque indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System Starting in Second Gear When you the amount of safety. Starting in deep snow or on the multi-information display shows... see ''M2'' in all wheels independently, according to second gear. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Driving TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on a slippery surface. CONTINUED 301 2009 RDX While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the display.
Owner's Manual
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...the differential temperature is too high. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of torque. The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on level roads at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of SH...The number of segments represents the amount of the road when it is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as possible. 302 2009 RDX If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as cruising on the multiinformation display. Your vehicle still has...
...the differential temperature is too high. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of torque. The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on level roads at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of SH...The number of segments represents the amount of the road when it is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as possible. 302 2009 RDX If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as cruising on the multiinformation display. Your vehicle still has...
Owner's Manual
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... read this owner's manual, pay special attention to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. If you to follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Wherever you drive, make sure you leave the pavement. Keep your speed low, and don't drive faster than the conditions... passengers always wear seat belts. Your vehicle will find that it does on pavement. Improperly operating this owner's manual. Driving 321 2009 RDX Be sure to drive on pavement. But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all precautions and recommendations. So be seriously injured or killed...
... read this owner's manual, pay special attention to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. If you to follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Wherever you drive, make sure you leave the pavement. Keep your speed low, and don't drive faster than the conditions... passengers always wear seat belts. Your vehicle will find that it does on pavement. Improperly operating this owner's manual. Driving 321 2009 RDX Be sure to drive on pavement. But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all precautions and recommendations. So be seriously injured or killed...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel bearings. The SH-AWD indicator goes off the jack and hurt you may overheat the components of inclement weather or other surfaces where you encounter water in your vehicle. If you could easily slip off after the rear differential temperature drops. 323 2009 RDX A jack only works ...on the instrument panel will also see page 78 ). Driving through deep water. You should never use a jack to cool down. The SH-AWD indicator on firm, level ground. It can get stuck ...
...wheel bearings. The SH-AWD indicator goes off the jack and hurt you may overheat the components of inclement weather or other surfaces where you encounter water in your vehicle. If you could easily slip off after the rear differential temperature drops. 323 2009 RDX A jack only works ...on the instrument panel will also see page 78 ). Driving through deep water. You should never use a jack to cool down. The SH-AWD indicator on firm, level ground. It can get stuck ...
Owner's Manual
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... Meter SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small Lights (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 389 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28... 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A Taking Care of the Unexpected 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.
... Meter SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small Lights (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 389 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28... 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A Taking Care of the Unexpected 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.
Owner's Manual
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... Primary Fuse Box No. Amps. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 40 A 20 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWD Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor Sub...
... Primary Fuse Box No. Amps. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 40 A 20 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWD Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor Sub...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights On ...68 Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ...69, 307 Maintenance Minder ...70 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 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, 384 Brake (Red)...65, 383 Charging System ...63, 381 INDEX V 2009 RDX
... Lights On ...68 Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ...69, 307 Maintenance Minder ...70 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 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, 384 Brake (Red)...65, 383 Charging System ...63, 381 INDEX V 2009 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 2009 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 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2009 RDX 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...Honda Power 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. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (...
... psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2009 RDX 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...Honda Power 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. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (...