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...read this manual, you will find information that your dealer's staff is to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. i 2009 RDX Your selection of driving pleasure. In...information is preceded by a symbol. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in the instrument panel helps to it preserves your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2009 Acura RDX...
...read this manual, you will find information that your dealer's staff is to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. i 2009 RDX Your selection of driving pleasure. In...information is preceded by a symbol. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in the instrument panel helps to it preserves your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2009 Acura RDX...
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... occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2009 RDX
... occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...such as Driver and Passenger Safety. You will find this important safety information in this manual. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. Of course, it iii 2009 RDX You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN ...be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. Safety Section such as Important Safety ...
...such as Driver and Passenger Safety. You will find this important safety information in this manual. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. Of course, it iii 2009 RDX You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN ...be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. Safety Section such as Important Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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...a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. iv 2009 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -...highway driving. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, ...
...a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. iv 2009 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -...highway driving. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, ...
Owner's Manual
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... (minders, fluid checking, 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. S. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling...
... (minders, fluid checking, 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. S. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling...
Owner's Manual
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... need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to the main controls in this manual. Index Service Information Summary A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to load ...plus what you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to tow a trailer. Refer to your vehicle to handle them . There is also a list of the Unexpected This section...
... need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to the main controls in this manual. Index Service Information Summary A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to load ...plus what you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to tow a trailer. Refer to your vehicle to handle them . There is also a list of the Unexpected This section...
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... WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P.118/144) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.220) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.251) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.119) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.234) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.138) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On...
... WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P.118/144) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.220) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) HORN 1 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.251) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.119) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.234) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.138) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On...
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...Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...19 Seat Belt System Components ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ... ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 5 2009 RDX It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Head Restraints ...14 5. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to ...
...Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...19 Seat Belt System Components ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ... ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 5 2009 RDX It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Head Restraints ...14 5. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to ...
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..., front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 25 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 9 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with...
..., front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 25 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 9 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with...
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... know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn ...serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are : Airbags do : Always wear your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 RDX A front passenger should do not replace seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need...
... know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn ...serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are : Airbags do : Always wear your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 RDX A front passenger should do not replace seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need...
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... being struck by an inflating front airbag. belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in a crash. See page 19 for additional information about your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Always sit upright, well back in serious injury ... a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2009 RDX For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in a seat with...
... being struck by an inflating front airbag. belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in a crash. See page 19 for additional information about your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Always sit upright, well back in serious injury ... a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2009 RDX For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in a seat with...
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.... This remains displayed if you turn the ignition switch to the seat belt reminder indicator in all seating positions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the instrument panel, you will flash. If your.... In addition to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 19 2009 RDX
.... This remains displayed if you turn the ignition switch to the seat belt reminder indicator in all seating positions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the instrument panel, you will flash. If your.... In addition to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 19 2009 RDX
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... the front seat, something may be activated to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 49 ). 20 2009 RDX The seat belts in the seat-back pocket. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt...
... the front seat, something may be activated to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 49 ). 20 2009 RDX The seat belts in the seat-back pocket. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt...
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... all the way out, the lockable retractor will remain tight until they are activated, the seat belts will activate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the vehicle will not allow the passenger to move freely. The tensioners can also be helpful... front airbags do not deploy. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will also deploy. If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 21 2009 RDX
... all the way out, the lockable retractor will remain tight until they are activated, the seat belts will activate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the vehicle will not allow the passenger to move freely. The tensioners can also be helpful... front airbags do not deploy. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will also deploy. If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 21 2009 RDX
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... for damage and replace them if needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. See your dealer. Check your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully, and ... worn during a crash, it must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 RDX A belt that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition...
... for damage and replace them if needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. See your dealer. Check your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully, and ... worn during a crash, it must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 RDX A belt that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (14) (9) (10) (9) (2) (13) (12) (6) (5) (15) (11) Driver and Passenger Safety (1) Driver's Front Airbag (1) (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front ... (14) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (15) Rollover Sensor (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners (4) (11) (17) (8) (4) (5) (16) (16) CONTINUED 23 2009 RDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (14) (9) (10) (9) (2) (13) (12) (6) (5) (15) (11) Driver and Passenger Safety (1) Driver's Front Airbag (1) (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front ... (14) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (15) Rollover Sensor (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners (4) (11) (17) (8) (4) (5) (16) (16) CONTINUED 23 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... airbags are stored in the ON (II) position. 24 2009 RDX Sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger's seat...see page 25 ). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The airbags are stored... can detect a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 28 ). Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the vehicle. Weight sensors that can detect whether...
... airbags are stored in the ON (II) position. 24 2009 RDX Sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger's seat...see page 25 ). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The airbags are stored... can detect a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 28 ). Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the vehicle. Weight sensors that can detect whether...
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... time and with your head and chest. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument panel that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal... protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 25 2009 RDX If the rate of each other, it is no passenger in a crash.
... time and with your head and chest. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument panel that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal... protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 25 2009 RDX If the rate of each other, it is no passenger in a crash.
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... laps. This provides longer airbag inflation time with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2009 RDX Dual-Stage Airbags Your front airbags are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see what looks like smoke. Although the powder...airbags immediately deflate, so they have two inflation stages that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. 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 second stage will ignite ...
... laps. This provides longer airbag inflation time with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2009 RDX Dual-Stage Airbags Your front airbags are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see what looks like smoke. Although the powder...airbags immediately deflate, so they have two inflation stages that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. 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 second stage will ignite ...
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... airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. If the occupant's belt is not ...because the occupant would be needed to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. CONTINUED 27 2009 RDX Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Failure to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR...
... airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. If the occupant's belt is not ...because the occupant would be needed to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. CONTINUED 27 2009 RDX Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Failure to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR...