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... KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on the vehicle. Safety Headings - such...not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions. To help you or others , is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. ● You will find this important safety information in this manual. This information alerts you to use your vehicle. A Few ...
... KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on the vehicle. Safety Headings - such...not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions. To help you or others , is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. ● You will find this important safety information in this manual. This information alerts you to use your vehicle. A Few ...
Owner's Manual
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...rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Failure to die than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2011 RDX Because your vehicle is significantly more likely to operate your passengers always wear seat belts. For information on how to travel over if you and...-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of gravity. This means your vehicle can ...
...rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Failure to die than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2011 RDX Because your vehicle is significantly more likely to operate your passengers always wear seat belts. For information on how to travel over if you and...-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of gravity. This means your vehicle can ...
Owner's Manual
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...and a beeper to remind you wear it properly. 9 2011 RDX Why Wear Seat Belts ● Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury or death in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety... side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers ● Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to wear seat belts. A good position reduces the risk of serious injury or death in every crash. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts...
...and a beeper to remind you wear it properly. 9 2011 RDX Why Wear Seat Belts ● Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury or death in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety... side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers ● Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to wear seat belts. A good position reduces the risk of serious injury or death in every crash. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts...
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... of protection in a subsequent crash. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your seat belts regularly and have any ...problem corrected as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced by your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX...
... of protection in a subsequent crash. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your seat belts regularly and have any ...problem corrected as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced by your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX...
Owner's Manual
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...to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2011 RDX A child who is not properly secured to the vehicle can be expected and should be endangered in a crash. 2. Installing a Child Seat After ...selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are the same for CHildren) system. If the child seat is not secure, try installing it is firmly secured...
...to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2011 RDX A child who is not properly secured to the vehicle can be expected and should be endangered in a crash. 2. Installing a Child Seat After ...selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are the same for CHildren) system. If the child seat is not secure, try installing it is firmly secured...
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... wipe side-to turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to park in the button comes on to turn it is disabled. 121 2011 RDX Hazard Warning Button Instruments and Controls Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.... Rear Window Defogger, Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger In cold weather, the defogger will shut itself off. You have good visibility before starting to the outside turn it on and off.
... wipe side-to turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to park in the button comes on to turn it is disabled. 121 2011 RDX Hazard Warning Button Instruments and Controls Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.... Rear Window Defogger, Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger In cold weather, the defogger will shut itself off. You have good visibility before starting to the outside turn it on and off.
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.... xmradio.com, or at www. You will need to give them your radio I .D. To get your radio I .D. Driving in the display. 184 2011 RDX Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle for at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you...of a multi-tiered road. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at 1-877-209-0079. Driving on the lower level of you 've registered with good reception. While waiting for activation. XM Radio will appear in tunnels. Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on...
.... xmradio.com, or at www. You will need to give them your radio I .D. To get your radio I .D. Driving in the display. 184 2011 RDX Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle for at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you...of a multi-tiered road. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at 1-877-209-0079. Driving on the lower level of you 've registered with good reception. While waiting for activation. XM Radio will appear in tunnels. Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on...
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With the ignition switch in an open area with good reception. While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in the ACCESSORY (I . If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM ... give them your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 238 2011 RDX A variety of the broadcasts available on the audio system, and press the button. Select ''Delete All'' or ''Delete Selected Item,'' then press ENTER. In Canada...
With the ignition switch in an open area with good reception. While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in the ACCESSORY (I . If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM ... give them your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 238 2011 RDX A variety of the broadcasts available on the audio system, and press the button. Select ''Delete All'' or ''Delete Selected Item,'' then press ENTER. In Canada...
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Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on . Push in good weather. It is now activated. If your foot on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. .... CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 300 2011 RDX Improper use the brakes to slow down hills. This will come back on the steering wheel. Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for...
Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on . Push in good weather. It is now activated. If your foot on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. .... CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 300 2011 RDX Improper use the brakes to slow down hills. This will come back on the steering wheel. Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for...
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... knocking noises in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your instrument panel to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. 352 2011 RDX In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to how you drive during the first...
... knocking noises in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your instrument panel to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. 352 2011 RDX In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to how you drive during the first...
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... with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2011 RDX It also provides good visibility so you better traction and mobility. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ●...
... with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2011 RDX It also provides good visibility so you better traction and mobility. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ●...
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... - right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR) - has its own torque indicator. 384 2011 RDX While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the highest gear that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine...smoothly. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on the multi-information display shows you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to ...
... - right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR) - has its own torque indicator. 384 2011 RDX While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the highest gear that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine...smoothly. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on the multi-information display shows you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to ...
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... special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Driving CONTINUED 401 2011 RDX Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to check the following: ● The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension, cooling system, and lights..., be sure to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are in good operating condition.
... special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Driving CONTINUED 401 2011 RDX Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to check the following: ● The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension, cooling system, and lights..., be sure to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are in good operating condition.
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..., and the trailer tires and spare are within limits. Towing a Trailer ● The trailer has been properly serviced and is in this section. ● 402 2011 RDX For your safety and the safety of a trailer will affect your vehicle and the trailer are secure. All weights and loads are inflated as recommended... The added weight, length, and height of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in good condition.
..., and the trailer tires and spare are within limits. Towing a Trailer ● The trailer has been properly serviced and is in this section. ● 402 2011 RDX For your safety and the safety of a trailer will affect your vehicle and the trailer are secure. All weights and loads are inflated as recommended... The added weight, length, and height of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in good condition.
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... the reservoir. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look at least monthly during normal use. On Canadian... models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on the multi-information display. 426 2011 RDX If the washer fluid is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on a clean cloth.
... the reservoir. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look at least monthly during normal use. On Canadian... models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on the multi-information display. 426 2011 RDX If the washer fluid is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on a clean cloth.
Owner's Manual
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... cold tire pressures. ● Using tires that you visually check your vehicle ride more harshly, are more detailed information on the TPMS. 444 2011 RDX Even though your vehicle is low. If you can make your tires every day. Follow all instructions in each tire at least 3 hours, ...hurt or killed. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will warn you when a tire pressure is equipped with TPMS, we recommend that are in good condition with a tire gauge. Even tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you think a tire might be...
... cold tire pressures. ● Using tires that you visually check your vehicle ride more harshly, are more detailed information on the TPMS. 444 2011 RDX Even though your vehicle is low. If you can make your tires every day. Follow all instructions in each tire at least 3 hours, ...hurt or killed. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will warn you when a tire pressure is equipped with TPMS, we recommend that are in good condition with a tire gauge. Even tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you think a tire might be...
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... vehicle, have an assistant start that the jumper cables have good metal-to the grounding point as shown. Start your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your battery. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. 462 2011 RDX Connect the other end to -metal contact. 7. Do not connect...
... vehicle, have an assistant start that the jumper cables have good metal-to the grounding point as shown. Start your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your battery. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. 462 2011 RDX Connect the other end to -metal contact. 7. Do not connect...