Owner's Manual
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..., minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...369 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Client Relations (U. and Canada only)... (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv...
..., minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...369 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Client Relations (U. and Canada only)... (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv...
Owner's Manual
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... code. You have received a card that lists your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected. 232 2009 RDX The system will need the audio system's serial number. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle...
... code. You have received a card that lists your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected. 232 2009 RDX The system will need the audio system's serial number. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...381 Charging System Indicator...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Brake System Indicator (Red) ...383 Brake System Indicator (Amber) ...384 Fuses ...385 Fuse Locations ...389 Emergency Towing ...391 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their... vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 369 2009 RDX If not, you will also find instructions on the ...
...381 Charging System Indicator...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Brake System Indicator (Red) ...383 Brake System Indicator (Amber) ...384 Fuses ...385 Fuse Locations ...389 Emergency Towing ...391 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their... vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 369 2009 RDX If not, you will also find instructions on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not come on at all , or operates very slowly. You will not operate. Check the...or go out when you turn the ignition switch to determine the problem (see page 377 ). Taking Care of the fuses. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights... START (III) position, you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2009 RDX Turn on page 391 ).
... Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not come on at all , or operates very slowly. You will not operate. Check the...or go out when you turn the ignition switch to determine the problem (see page 377 ). Taking Care of the fuses. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights... START (III) position, you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2009 RDX Turn on page 391 ).
Owner's Manual
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... page 292 . If you find nothing wrong, you have fuel? Check all the fuses (see page 121 ). Check the fuel gauge; An improperly coded key will need a qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 391 . 376 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally...
... page 292 . If you find nothing wrong, you have fuel? Check all the fuses (see page 121 ). Check the fuel gauge; An improperly coded key will need a qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 391 . 376 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) TAB FUSE LABEL The vehicle's fuses are contained in the engine compartment on the driver's lower left side. To open it , push the tabs as shown. To open it , push the tabs as shown. Taking Care of the Unexpected 385 2009 RDX The interior fuse box is next to the battery. The secondary under -hood fuse box is in three fuse boxes. The primary under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) TAB FUSE LABEL The vehicle's fuses are contained in the engine compartment on the driver's lower left side. To open it , push the tabs as shown. To open it , push the tabs as shown. Taking Care of the Unexpected 385 2009 RDX The interior fuse box is next to the battery. The secondary under -hood fuse box is in three fuse boxes. The primary under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side.
Owner's Manual
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... through the side window at the wire inside. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 386 2009 RDX Determine from the fuse box. Check each of the large fuses in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is the...
... through the side window at the wire inside. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 386 2009 RDX Determine from the fuse box. Check each of the large fuses in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is the...
Owner's Manual
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... as you do without fixing the problem, and you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the Unexpected CONTINUED 387 2009 RDX Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. Check the smaller fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each one of the spare...
... as you do without fixing the problem, and you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the Unexpected CONTINUED 387 2009 RDX Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. Check the smaller fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each one of the spare...
Owner's Manual
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If the audio fuse is removed, the navigation system will require you to enter the five-digit code (see page 188 ). 388 2009 RDX If you will disable itself . The next time you turn on models) to enter a PIN before it can be canceled. The next time you turn ...on the display. If the replacement fuse of damaging the electrical system. Use the preset bars or...
If the audio fuse is removed, the navigation system will require you to enter the five-digit code (see page 188 ). 388 2009 RDX If you will disable itself . The next time you turn on models) to enter a PIN before it can be canceled. The next time you turn ...on the display. If the replacement fuse of damaging the electrical system. Use the preset bars or...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 30...
... 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 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 30...
Owner's Manual
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.... Circuits Protected 1 2 7.5 A 20 A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power Seat Reclining 390 2009 RDX Amps. Amps. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 ...Sliding Electric Vacuum Pump IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY Secondary Fuse Box No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 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...
.... Circuits Protected 1 2 7.5 A 20 A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power Seat Reclining 390 2009 RDX Amps. Amps. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 ...Sliding Electric Vacuum Pump IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY Secondary Fuse Box No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 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...
Owner's Manual
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... The low beam headlight bulbs are high voltage discharge bulbs. Battery Capacity 12 V 12 V 52 AH/5 HR 65 AH/20 HR 397 2009 RDX Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity ...Lubricant type Lights Headlights Fuses Interior Under-hood HFC-134a (R-134a) 15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10 See page 389 or the fuse label attached to the dashboard.
... The low beam headlight bulbs are high voltage discharge bulbs. Battery Capacity 12 V 12 V 52 AH/5 HR 65 AH/20 HR 397 2009 RDX Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity ...Lubricant type Lights Headlights Fuses Interior Under-hood HFC-134a (R-134a) 15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10 See page 389 or the fuse label attached to the dashboard.
Owner's Manual
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......369 Battery, Jump Starting ...377 Brake System Indicator (Red) ...383 Brake System Indicator (Amber) ...384 Changing a Flat Tire ...371 Charging System Indicator ...381 Checking the Fuses...386 Hazard Warning Flashers ...118 Jump Starting ...377 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Overheated Engine ...379 Tailgate Open ...126 Emergency Towing... ...396 Dimming the Headlights ...114 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...344 Engine Oil ...277 Directional Signals...114 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...304 Disc Care ...223 INDEX III 2009 RDX
......369 Battery, Jump Starting ...377 Brake System Indicator (Red) ...383 Brake System Indicator (Amber) ...384 Changing a Flat Tire ...371 Charging System Indicator ...381 Checking the Fuses...386 Hazard Warning Flashers ...118 Jump Starting ...377 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...381 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...382 Overheated Engine ...379 Tailgate Open ...126 Emergency Towing... ...396 Dimming the Headlights ...114 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...344 Engine Oil ...277 Directional Signals...114 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...304 Disc Care ...223 INDEX III 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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Fuel ...73, 75 Octane Requirement ...272 Tank, Refueling ...273 Gas Station Procedures...273 IV 2009 RDX Fuel ...73, 75 Octane Requirement ...272 Oxygenated ...273 Tank, Refueling ...273 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...274 Fuel Economy ...278 Fuse Locations ...389 Fuses, Checking the ...386 G Gas Mileage, Improving...278 Gasoline ...272 AVG. Fuel A/B ...73, 75 Low Fuel Indicator...
Fuel ...73, 75 Octane Requirement ...272 Tank, Refueling ...273 Gas Station Procedures...273 IV 2009 RDX Fuel ...73, 75 Octane Requirement ...272 Oxygenated ...273 Tank, Refueling ...273 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...274 Fuel Economy ...278 Fuse Locations ...389 Fuses, Checking the ...386 G Gas Mileage, Improving...278 Gasoline ...272 AVG. Fuel A/B ...73, 75 Low Fuel Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... with Tethers...50 Using LATCH ...45 Remote Audio Controls...230 Remote Transmitter ...127 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Engine Oil and Filter ...338 Fuses ...386 Light Bulbs ...347 Tires ...363 Transmitter Battery ...128 Wiper Blades ...356 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...22 Reporting Safety Defects ...412 Required Engine Oil... Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Reception, XM Satellite Radio ...228 Reclining the Seat Backs ...131 Recommended Shift Speeds ...300 Refueling ...273 S Safety Belts...8, 19 VIII 2009 RDX
... with Tethers...50 Using LATCH ...45 Remote Audio Controls...230 Remote Transmitter ...127 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Engine Oil and Filter ...338 Fuses ...386 Light Bulbs ...347 Tires ...363 Transmitter Battery ...128 Wiper Blades ...356 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...22 Reporting Safety Defects ...412 Required Engine Oil... Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Reception, XM Satellite Radio ...228 Reclining the Seat Backs ...131 Recommended Shift Speeds ...300 Refueling ...273 S Safety Belts...8, 19 VIII 2009 RDX