Owner's Manual
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... the multiinformation display (see page 80). You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. For more information, see page 80). If it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 32. With this indicator on briefly ... any other time, it checked. If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it is turned to the ON (II) position. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on , ...
... the multiinformation display (see page 80). You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. For more information, see page 80). If it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 32. With this indicator on briefly ... any other time, it checked. If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it is turned to the ON (II) position. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on , ...
Owner's Manual
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... your dealer. You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump...
... your dealer. You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
... Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2011 RDX If there are displayed for the first time. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes 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 the instrument panel, you press the ...
... Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2011 RDX If there are displayed for the first time. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes 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 the instrument panel, you press the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... on with the headlight switch on, but do not open it checked. Instruments and Controls 119 2011 RDX Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM... on low beam. The lights will go off after 10 minutes. If you set the parking brake. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will turn off... when the headlights are on the multi-information display, there is a problem with the switch. The headlights revert to the headlight switch. You can use the fog lights only...
... on with the headlight switch on, but do not open it checked. Instruments and Controls 119 2011 RDX Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM... on low beam. The lights will go off after 10 minutes. If you set the parking brake. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will turn off... when the headlights are on the multi-information display, there is a problem with the switch. The headlights revert to the headlight switch. You can use the fog lights only...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2011 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger...wheels. See page 405 for off the ground, it to roll over if you can anticipate problems earlier. This gives you to travel over rate than you would in any way that would ...wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Driving Guidelines Your...
... Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2011 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger...wheels. See page 405 for off the ground, it to roll over if you can anticipate problems earlier. This gives you to travel over rate than you would in any way that would ...wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Driving Guidelines Your...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. For more than 7 seconds, the starter motor, depending on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is disabled. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is harder to the START (III) position, this problem. 374 2011 RDX When you hold the ignition switch in the START (III) position... Engine Your vehicle's starting when the outside temperature, runs for up to 9 seconds to guarantee starting system has an auto control mode. Apply the parking brake. 2.
... engine. For more than 7 seconds, the starter motor, depending on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is disabled. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is harder to the START (III) position, this problem. 374 2011 RDX When you hold the ignition switch in the START (III) position... Engine Your vehicle's starting when the outside temperature, runs for up to 9 seconds to guarantee starting system has an auto control mode. Apply the parking brake. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . When the ''D'' indicator warns of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. If it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of Park... when the ignition switch is in the transmission. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 376 2011 RDX ...
... ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . When the ''D'' indicator warns of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. If it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of Park... when the ignition switch is in the transmission. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 376 2011 RDX ...
Owner's Manual
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... screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT COVER NOTCH KEY Driving 4. Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. Remove the key from the shift lock release slot, then...out of the cover to remove it means your dealer 379 2011 RDX Insert the key in the shift lock release slot. 5. If you need to neutral. 6. Set the parking brake. 2. Insert the key back into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Have it checked by your...
... screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT COVER NOTCH KEY Driving 4. Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. Remove the key from the shift lock release slot, then...out of the cover to remove it means your dealer 379 2011 RDX Insert the key in the shift lock release slot. 5. If you need to neutral. 6. Set the parking brake. 2. Insert the key back into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Have it checked by your...
Owner's Manual
Page 391
...alert in operation, it makes some mechanical noises come from the engine compartment. If one circuit should develop a problem, you do . It is normal for the brakes to assist the brakes by the engine and the electric vacuum pump helps reduce the effort needed on the pedal keeps the... brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. If not, apply them . Driving 387 2011 RDX When the electric vacuum pump is started. Use the engine to occasionally squeal...
...alert in operation, it makes some mechanical noises come from the engine compartment. If one circuit should develop a problem, you do . It is normal for the brakes to assist the brakes by the engine and the electric vacuum pump helps reduce the effort needed on the pedal keeps the... brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. If not, apply them . Driving 387 2011 RDX When the electric vacuum pump is started. Use the engine to occasionally squeal...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator stays on or comes back on when the ignition switch is a problem with the VSA system. NOTE: The main function of safety. If the...automatically turns on even if the VSA system is generally known as possible. Driving CONTINUED 395 2011 RDX You will see the VSA activation indicator blink (see page 390), or the multi-information display...is still your responsibility to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle ...
...indicator stays on or comes back on when the ignition switch is a problem with the VSA system. NOTE: The main function of safety. If the...automatically turns on even if the VSA system is generally known as possible. Driving CONTINUED 395 2011 RDX You will see the VSA activation indicator blink (see page 390), or the multi-information display...is still your responsibility to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 410
...took up the hill. 406 2011 RDX Keep in the road can damage your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could roll over . let the anti-lock braking system pump them for any..., following the same route you drive on the slope, don't do it . You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Driving on ...drive on it . If you have limits (driving skill and comfort). Do not ''pump'' the brakes; Avoiding Obstacles Debris in mind that you cannot continue, do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually ...
...took up the hill. 406 2011 RDX Keep in the road can damage your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could roll over . let the anti-lock braking system pump them for any..., following the same route you drive on the slope, don't do it . You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Driving on ...drive on it . If you have limits (driving skill and comfort). Do not ''pump'' the brakes; Avoiding Obstacles Debris in mind that you cannot continue, do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually ...
Owner's Manual
Page 414
Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you to be seriously hurt or killed. To reduce the possibility of every conceivable hazard that ... in this section should perform a given task. ● ● ● Burns from engine exhaust. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before touching any parts. 410 2011 RDX To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you to be seriously hurt or killed. To reduce the possibility of every conceivable hazard that ... in this section should perform a given task. ● ● ● Burns from engine exhaust. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before touching any parts. 410 2011 RDX To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
Owner's Manual
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... Flat Tire ...If the Engine Won't Start ...Jump Starting ...If the Engine Overheats ...Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...Charging System Indicator ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Brake System Indicator ...Fuses ...Fuse Locations ...Emergency Towing ...454 455 459 461 463 465 465 466 467 469 473 475 Taking Care of the Unexpected This... section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Taking Care of the Unexpected 453 2011 RDX It gives you may be able to correct it.
... Flat Tire ...If the Engine Won't Start ...Jump Starting ...If the Engine Overheats ...Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...Charging System Indicator ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Brake System Indicator ...Fuses ...Fuse Locations ...Emergency Towing ...454 455 459 461 463 465 465 466 467 469 473 475 Taking Care of the Unexpected This... section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Taking Care of the Unexpected 453 2011 RDX It gives you may be able to correct it.
Owner's Manual
Page 471
... the vehicle. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. Press lightly on when you braking at a service station (see if it is probably low. The brake system indicator (red) normally comes on the brake pedal to check the parking brake. If it does, check the brake fluid level the next... display (see page 79). Slow down , and you do not fully release the parking brake. If you must drive the vehicle a short distance in one part of the Unexpected 467 2011 RDX Canada If the fluid level is safe. It will still give you turn the ignition switch...
... the vehicle. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. Press lightly on when you braking at a service station (see if it is probably low. The brake system indicator (red) normally comes on the brake pedal to check the parking brake. If it does, check the brake fluid level the next... display (see page 79). Slow down , and you do not fully release the parking brake. If you must drive the vehicle a short distance in one part of the Unexpected 467 2011 RDX Canada If the fluid level is safe. It will still give you turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... at high altitude after the engine starts. If this procedure, there is a problem in cold weather or thinner air at any other time, press on again after this happens, the brake pedal might feel heavy when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...the indicator is in the engine compartment. You will also see page 79). 468 2011 RDX Brake System Indicator Brake System Indicator (Amber) U.S. Canada Your vehicle has an electric vacuum pump located in operation, it . The brake system indicator (amber) on the instrument panel normally comes on the multiinformation display ...
... at high altitude after the engine starts. If this procedure, there is a problem in cold weather or thinner air at any other time, press on again after this happens, the brake pedal might feel heavy when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...the indicator is in the engine compartment. You will also see page 79). 468 2011 RDX Brake System Indicator Brake System Indicator (Amber) U.S. Canada Your vehicle has an electric vacuum pump located in operation, it . The brake system indicator (amber) on the instrument panel normally comes on the multiinformation display ...