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...as event data recorders. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This ...devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. ii 2009 RDX This data belongs to as legally required or with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Event Data Recorders This ...
...as event data recorders. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This ...devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. ii 2009 RDX This data belongs to as legally required or with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Event Data Recorders This ...
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... make abrupt turns. For information on how to operate your passengers always wear seat belts. 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 gravity. Higher ground clearance... section on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2009 RDX Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to travel over if you and your vehicle correctly might result...
... make abrupt turns. For information on how to operate your passengers always wear seat belts. 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 gravity. Higher ground clearance... section on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2009 RDX Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to travel over if you and your vehicle correctly might result...
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...Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to take your ...the sections in your vehicle. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX There is also a list of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to load luggage and other cargo. Warranty and Client Relations...
...Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to take your ...the sections in your vehicle. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX There is also a list of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to load luggage and other cargo. Warranty and Client Relations...
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... belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 55 ). (see page 360 ). 6 2009 RDX Never drive faster than is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of the maximum speed...
... belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 55 ). (see page 360 ). 6 2009 RDX Never drive faster than is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of the maximum speed...
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...or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 RDX If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt...easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Check that the latches work properly when needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. A belt that is worn during a crash, it must...
...or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 RDX If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 354 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt...easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Check that the latches work properly when needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. A belt that is worn during a crash, it must...
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... a crash. 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 2009 RDX Only the driver's airbag will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. Emergency backup power in...
... a crash. 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 2009 RDX Only the driver's airbag will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. Emergency backup power in...
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... to do so. This means they won't interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2009 RDX In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The...-stage airbags. Although the powder is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they have two inflation stages that the...
... to do so. This means they won't interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 26 2009 RDX In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The...-stage airbags. Although the powder is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they have two inflation stages that the...
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... upright and wear their feet under the seat. If there is a problem with this feature is latched, the airbag will inflate in front. Airbags with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. CONTINUED 27 2009 RDX If the occupant's belt is too far forward, the airbag will...
... upright and wear their feet under the seat. If there is a problem with this feature is latched, the airbag will inflate in front. Airbags with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. CONTINUED 27 2009 RDX If the occupant's belt is too far forward, the airbag will...
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...at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 31 2009 RDX If you see page 64 ). If it doesn't come on for several seconds and then go off (see any other time, or does not ... indicator comes on or flashes on the multi-information display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on and off while you the system is a problem with your side airbags. You will also see page 78 ). It does not mean there is working properly. Canada Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the...
...at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 31 2009 RDX If you see page 64 ). If it doesn't come on for several seconds and then go off (see any other time, or does not ... indicator comes on or flashes on the multi-information display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on and off while you the system is a problem with your side airbags. You will also see page 78 ). It does not mean there is working properly. Canada Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the...
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The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no weight is a problem with the weight sensors. U.S. It does not mean there is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on the front ...as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. 32 2009 RDX Canada This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on . If no objects on ...
The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no weight is a problem with the weight sensors. U.S. It does not mean there is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on the front ...as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. 32 2009 RDX Canada This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on . If no objects on ...
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... service. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2009 RDX airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners..., and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to a problem. This must also be replaced. If you must be done by yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your airbags may...
... service. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2009 RDX airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners..., and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to a problem. This must also be replaced. If you must be done by yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your airbags may...
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...see page 31 . For more information, see page 381 . Instruments and Controls Continuing to the ON (II) position. If it indicates 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...other time, it comes on may cause serious damage to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. Pull to the transmission. 63 2009 RDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it is not being charged, and you to Park, and ...
...see page 31 . For more information, see page 381 . Instruments and Controls Continuing to the ON (II) position. If it indicates 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...other time, it comes on may cause serious damage to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. Pull to the transmission. 63 2009 RDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it is not being charged, and you to Park, and ...
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... (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on briefly when you have it checked. If it comes on at any other time, it is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If it indicates...a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the START (III) position. You will then go off . It will also see page 121 ). 64 2009 RDX If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also...
... (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on briefly when you have it checked. If it comes on at any other time, it is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If it indicates...a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the START (III) position. You will then go off . It will also see page 121 ). 64 2009 RDX If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also...
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...see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If it can damage the brakes and tires. U.S. Instruments and Controls 65 2009 RDX You will also see page 383 . U.S. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on while driving,...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 a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' ...
...see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If it can damage the brakes and tires. U.S. Instruments and Controls 65 2009 RDX You will also see page 383 . U.S. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on while driving,...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 a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' ...
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... to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. When the indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. When the needle reaches E, there is about 2.5 U.S. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK ... fuel in the tank. You will not have it does not come on , there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. 66 2009 RDX Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 312 .
... to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. When the indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. When the needle reaches E, there is about 2.5 U.S. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK ... fuel in the tank. You will not have it does not come on , there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. 66 2009 RDX Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 312 .
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... cannot see page 116 ). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. Instruments and Controls 67 2009 RDX High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights... display (see page 312 ). 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA system. For more information, see pages 348 and 350 ).
... cannot see page 116 ). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. Instruments and Controls 67 2009 RDX High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights... display (see page 312 ). 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA system. For more information, see pages 348 and 350 ).
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... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator will remain on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. A reminder chime... on the fog lights. If you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2009 RDX It comes on .
... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator will remain on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. A reminder chime... on the fog lights. If you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2009 RDX It comes on .
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... steering wheel (see page 72 ) to see the message (see page 310 . The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Press the INFO button on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will... display. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 70 2009 RDX
... steering wheel (see page 72 ) to see the message (see page 310 . The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Press the INFO button on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will... display. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 70 2009 RDX
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... one or more messages. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. Canada See page 19 See page 11 See page 65 See page 383 U.S. It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for ...example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77 2009 RDX 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.
... one or more messages. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. Canada See page 19 See page 11 See page 65 See page 383 U.S. It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for ...example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada CONTINUED 77 2009 RDX 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.
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Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator remains lit on ...Instruments and Controls Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 79 2009 RDX The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press ...
Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator remains lit on ...Instruments and Controls Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 79 2009 RDX The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press ...