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...your driving trouble-free while it preserves your new vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you will give you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle so you years of a 2011 Acura RDX was a wise investment. This information is... intended to help you read this owner's manual in your new vehicle is specially trained in mind that is dedicated to answer any time. In it...
...your driving trouble-free while it preserves your new vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you will give you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle so you years of a 2011 Acura RDX was a wise investment. This information is... intended to help you read this owner's manual in your new vehicle is specially trained in mind that is dedicated to answer any time. In it...
Owner's Manual
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... information on the dashboard and steering column. Features How to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to... contact us for maintenance service. Refer to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to your warranty manual ...
... information on the dashboard and steering column. Features How to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to... contact us for maintenance service. Refer to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to your warranty manual ...
Owner's Manual
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Snap the two halves of the new battery is the same (- side facing up), then insert it in reverse order. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority ... of battery can hurt the environment. BATTERY An improperly disposed of the FCC rules. Place a cloth on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 132 2011 RDX Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Operation is subject to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by the FCC: This device complies...
Snap the two halves of the new battery is the same (- side facing up), then insert it in reverse order. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority ... of battery can hurt the environment. BATTERY An improperly disposed of the FCC rules. Place a cloth on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 132 2011 RDX Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Operation is subject to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by the FCC: This device complies...
Owner's Manual
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... separate memories. Adjust the seat to the ON (II) position. Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System This heated mirror function has a timer (see page 146). 148 2011 RDX You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory 1 or Memory 2). You can be stored in the ON... (II) position. Turn the ignition switch to a comfortable position (see page 134). Seat, except for best visibility (see page 121 ). You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is parked. 1.
... separate memories. Adjust the seat to the ON (II) position. Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System This heated mirror function has a timer (see page 146). 148 2011 RDX You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory 1 or Memory 2). You can be stored in the ON... (II) position. Turn the ignition switch to a comfortable position (see page 134). Seat, except for best visibility (see page 121 ). You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is parked. 1.
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...the vehicle is parked. 2. The system will flash during movement. Readjust the outside mirrors to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button. CONTINUED 149 2011 RDX Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button. The ... the SET button on . Each memory button stores only one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in the selected memory button will move the seat and outside mirror position. ● ● MEMORY BUTTONS ...
...the vehicle is parked. 2. The system will flash during movement. Readjust the outside mirrors to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button. CONTINUED 149 2011 RDX Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button. The ... the SET button on . Each memory button stores only one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in the selected memory button will move the seat and outside mirror position. ● ● MEMORY BUTTONS ...
Owner's Manual
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..., to track name, to artist name, and then to normal display each time you press the DISP/ MODE button. Each time a new track, file, or folder plays. ● 190 2011 RDX If the disc was not recorded with , it may not be shown on the center display. Press and hold the DISP/ MODE...
..., to track name, to artist name, and then to normal display each time you press the DISP/ MODE button. Each time a new track, file, or folder plays. ● 190 2011 RDX If the disc was not recorded with , it may not be shown on the center display. Press and hold the DISP/ MODE...
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...out the disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Servo error 196 2011 RDX For the additional information on the right explains the error messages you see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button.... If the new disc plays, there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. The next supported track or file plays automatically. The audio system will...
...out the disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Servo error 196 2011 RDX For the additional information on the right explains the error messages you see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button.... If the new disc plays, there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. The next supported track or file plays automatically. The audio system will...
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... about 10 seconds, enough for about 2 seconds while a song or passage which you can store up to identify the selection when you add new information. NOTE ICON Features SOUND FILE RECORDED DATE To replay and see the stored information, press the AUDIO button to display the audio menu. ...CONTINUED 237 2011 RDX To activate this function, press and hold the button for you to 30 sound files. Turn the selector knob to select a sound file, ...
... about 10 seconds, enough for about 2 seconds while a song or passage which you can store up to identify the selection when you add new information. NOTE ICON Features SOUND FILE RECORDED DATE To replay and see the stored information, press the AUDIO button to display the audio menu. ...CONTINUED 237 2011 RDX To activate this function, press and hold the button for you to 30 sound files. Turn the selector knob to select a sound file, ...
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... , take your dealer. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Servo error 256 2011 RDX If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see...
... , take your dealer. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Servo error 256 2011 RDX If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see...
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... played, store it in the disc changer. Features ● ● Handle a CD by its case to protect it from the center to the outside edge. A new CD may jam in the drive or cause other contamination. never touch either surface. Never try to insert foreign objects in its edges; These, along... soft cloth. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can cause the CD to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive. CONTINUED 257 2011 RDX
... played, store it in the disc changer. Features ● ● Handle a CD by its case to protect it from the center to the outside edge. A new CD may jam in the drive or cause other contamination. never touch either surface. Never try to insert foreign objects in its edges; These, along... soft cloth. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can cause the CD to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive. CONTINUED 257 2011 RDX
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.... If your original call. If you don't want to hang up the original call and answer the new call , or the HFL Back button to answer the call , press the HFL Back button. 320 2011 RDX Press the HFL Talk button to hang up. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Receiving a Call When you receive...
.... If your original call. If you don't want to hang up the original call and answer the new call , or the HFL Back button to answer the call , press the HFL Back button. 320 2011 RDX Press the HFL Talk button to hang up. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Receiving a Call When you receive...
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Say ''Phonebook.'' 2. Follow the HFL prompts to call, immediately press the HFL Talk button and say the new number for that name. 5. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''Delete'' after the prompts. 3. Say the name you want to complete... the name entry you want to complete the edit. Say ''Phonebook.'' 2. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. When asked, say ''Call.'' 322 2011 RDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® To edit the number stored in a name: To delete a name: To list all names in the order they were stored. 4. Say...
Say ''Phonebook.'' 2. Follow the HFL prompts to call, immediately press the HFL Talk button and say the new number for that name. 5. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''Delete'' after the prompts. 3. Say the name you want to complete... the name entry you want to complete the edit. Say ''Phonebook.'' 2. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. When asked, say ''Call.'' 322 2011 RDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® To edit the number stored in a name: To delete a name: To list all names in the order they were stored. 4. Say...
Owner's Manual
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... number from any imported phonebook. Select ''Delete Imported Phonebook,'' and a list of imported phonebooks will have selected a phonebook without a PIN, you will appear. Enter the new 4-digit PIN. To add a PIN: If you have to enter the 4-digit PIN number. PIN Number You can delete any phonebook. You will be displayed...
... number from any imported phonebook. Select ''Delete Imported Phonebook,'' and a list of imported phonebooks will have selected a phonebook without a PIN, you will appear. Enter the new 4-digit PIN. To add a PIN: If you have to enter the 4-digit PIN number. PIN Number You can delete any phonebook. You will be displayed...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® To change the PIN to re-enter the PIN for this phonebook. To remove a PIN: Features Select the phonebook you enter the current PIN. CONTINUED 327 2011 RDX The display will change as shown above . You will change as shown above . The display will be asked to a new number: Select ''PIN number,'' then select ''Do not use PIN'' after you want. Enter the current PIN for verification. Enter the new 4-digit PIN number.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® To change the PIN to re-enter the PIN for this phonebook. To remove a PIN: Features Select the phonebook you enter the current PIN. CONTINUED 327 2011 RDX The display will change as shown above . You will change as shown above . The display will be asked to a new number: Select ''PIN number,'' then select ''Do not use PIN'' after you want. Enter the current PIN for verification. Enter the new 4-digit PIN number.
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...Auto transfer'' after the prompts. 3. Say ''System setup.'' 2. Say ''System setup.'' 2. HFL will let you are on the previous setting. CONTINUED 329 2011 RDX Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number. Follow the HFL prompts to change your security pass code: To select either a ring tone or a prompt... as the incoming call notification. ꭧ: The default setting is on or off, depending on the phone, the call can also say the new 4-digit passcode. 4. Say ''System setup.'' 2. If you get into the vehicle while you know if auto transfer is a ring tone. Press ...
...Auto transfer'' after the prompts. 3. Say ''System setup.'' 2. Say ''System setup.'' 2. HFL will let you are on the previous setting. CONTINUED 329 2011 RDX Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number. Follow the HFL prompts to change your security pass code: To select either a ring tone or a prompt... as the incoming call notification. ꭧ: The default setting is on or off, depending on the phone, the call can also say the new 4-digit passcode. 4. Say ''System setup.'' 2. If you get into the vehicle while you know if auto transfer is a ring tone. Press ...
Owner's Manual
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...top right corner of message titles. Press ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 333 2011 RDX To open a message: ● ● Select ''Messages'' to read messages: Features ● If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the system, you will be shown. Scroll ...message category:'' screen. models only) Reading Messages ENVELOPE ICON To view previously read by pressing ENTER on the interface selector, then select New Messages from the navigation system map menu. Press the INFO button, and the INFO screen will see a list of the navigation screen....
...top right corner of message titles. Press ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 333 2011 RDX To open a message: ● ● Select ''Messages'' to read messages: Features ● If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the system, you will be shown. Scroll ...message category:'' screen. models only) Reading Messages ENVELOPE ICON To view previously read by pressing ENTER on the interface selector, then select New Messages from the navigation system map menu. Press the INFO button, and the INFO screen will see a list of the navigation screen....
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Features 337 2011 RDX models only) AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions, press the...option when you want a message read each message to you want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). New Message Notification - Select ON if you . Delete Messages - Select this ...deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is used to Acura. These messages can only be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the navigation screen). Phone-Data Connection - ...
Features 337 2011 RDX models only) AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions, press the...option when you want a message read each message to you want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). New Message Notification - Select ON if you . Delete Messages - Select this ...deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is used to Acura. These messages can only be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the navigation screen). Phone-Data Connection - ...
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... can make an appointment with the dealer. Find the nearest dealer. To open the message, press ENTER. Select ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. Reschedule the appointment with your dealer for an appointment. Your Bluetooth® compatible phone should... visit the Owner Link website at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings,\ and complete the Phone-Data Connection set-up (see page 337). The ...● Automated Appointment Make an appointment from the schedule at the top. 340 2011 RDX
... can make an appointment with the dealer. Find the nearest dealer. To open the message, press ENTER. Select ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. Reschedule the appointment with your dealer for an appointment. Your Bluetooth® compatible phone should... visit the Owner Link website at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings,\ and complete the Phone-Data Connection set-up (see page 337). The ...● Automated Appointment Make an appointment from the schedule at the top. 340 2011 RDX
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...'' on the navigation screen. Select ''Scheduled Dealer Appointment'' from the message category list. You will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you accept this appointment, select ''Confirm Appointment,'' then press ENTER. Then press ENTER. The system will... and select ''Scheduled Dealer Appointment'' from the message category list. To cancel the appointment, select ''Cancel Appointment.'' 342 2011 RDX If you a new appointment date and time on the information screen, then press ENTER. AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Scheduled Dealer Appointment ...
...'' on the navigation screen. Select ''Scheduled Dealer Appointment'' from the message category list. You will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you accept this appointment, select ''Confirm Appointment,'' then press ENTER. Then press ENTER. The system will... and select ''Scheduled Dealer Appointment'' from the message category list. To cancel the appointment, select ''Cancel Appointment.'' 342 2011 RDX If you a new appointment date and time on the information screen, then press ENTER. AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Scheduled Dealer Appointment ...
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...vehicle. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak. 5. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that can damage your dealer) is required. 4. Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Check...regularly. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 422 2011 RDX Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on a service stationtype hydraulic ...
...vehicle. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak. 5. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that can damage your dealer) is required. 4. Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Check...regularly. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 422 2011 RDX Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on a service stationtype hydraulic ...