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... equipment that are available on your vehicle. This owner's manual covers all , models. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Contents QRG 2013 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. Images throughout this publication were in...
... equipment that are available on your vehicle. This owner's manual covers all , models. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Contents QRG 2013 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. Images throughout this publication were in...
Owner's Manual
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...Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your Vehicle's Safety Features 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features i h l c i 2013 RDX QRG Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your seat belts. Continued...Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor Index The following checklist will help protect you and your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column...
...Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your Vehicle's Safety Features 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features i h l c i 2013 RDX QRG Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your seat belts. Continued...Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor Index The following checklist will help protect you and your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column...
Owner's Manual
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uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2013 RDX QRG ■ Proper use of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or ...seat, and remain in that position for the duration of serious injury in a crash. • Never place the shoulder part of seat belts TOC Safe Driving 1 About Your Seat Belts If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat... happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. ■ Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle...
uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2013 RDX QRG ■ Proper use of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or ...seat, and remain in that position for the duration of serious injury in a crash. • Never place the shoulder part of seat belts TOC Safe Driving 1 About Your Seat Belts If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat... happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. ■ Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle...
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... then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Push 1 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor The shoulder anchor height can cause serious injury or death in your strong pelvic ...are properly positioned before driving. If necessary, pull up and down while holding the release button. Index Continued 33 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2013 RDX QRG Lap belt as low as possible across the center of the way and will not get caught by hand until it has retracted completely...
... then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Push 1 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor The shoulder anchor height can cause serious injury or death in your strong pelvic ...are properly positioned before driving. If necessary, pull up and down while holding the release button. Index Continued 33 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2013 RDX QRG Lap belt as low as possible across the center of the way and will not get caught by hand until it has retracted completely...
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... allowing full control of the vehicle. • When sitting in a vehicle is okay for you to drive. Index 35 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2013 RDX QRG ■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in... hips. To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your doctor if it is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap...
... allowing full control of the vehicle. • When sitting in a vehicle is okay for you to drive. Index 35 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2013 RDX QRG ■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in... hips. To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your doctor if it is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap...
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... readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage Index appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during a rear impact. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2013 RDX QRG ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and...
... readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage Index appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during a rear impact. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2013 RDX QRG ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and...
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uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2013 RDX QRG ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to not deploy during an ... energy. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided...
uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2013 RDX QRG ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to not deploy during an ... energy. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided...
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... consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2013 RDX QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit. For U.S. If... If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Index 51 vehicles, Acura Client Service at 800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have your vehicle inspected...
... consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2013 RDX QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit. For U.S. If... If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Index 51 vehicles, Acura Client Service at 800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have your vehicle inspected...
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...(Lower Anchors and Tethers for the seating position. • The child seat is simple. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2013 RDX QRG ■ Selecting a Child Seat TOC Safe Driving 1 Selecting a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is compliant with Federal Motor... seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Some existing and previously owned child seats can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be used to use...
...(Lower Anchors and Tethers for the seating position. • The child seat is simple. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2013 RDX QRG ■ Selecting a Child Seat TOC Safe Driving 1 Selecting a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is compliant with Federal Motor... seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Some existing and previously owned child seats can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be used to use...
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... Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 1. u If you are able to make sure the retractor is locked. TOC Safe Driving 3. Grab the shoulder part of the belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 - 4. 5. uu Child Safety u Safety of the belt. Route the seat belt through the child seat... seat belt all the way out until it stops. Let the seat belt completely wind up to remove any slack from the lap part of Infants and Small Children 2013 RDX QRG ■ Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is not activated. Place the child seat ...
... Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 1. u If you are able to make sure the retractor is locked. TOC Safe Driving 3. Grab the shoulder part of the belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 - 4. 5. uu Child Safety u Safety of the belt. Route the seat belt through the child seat... seat belt all the way out until it stops. Let the seat belt completely wind up to remove any slack from the lap part of Infants and Small Children 2013 RDX QRG ■ Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is not activated. Place the child seat ...
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...properly without a booster seat. uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children QRG Safety of Larger Children ■ Protecting Larger Children 1 Safety of Larger Children 2013 RDX TOC Safe Driving The following questions. ■ Checklist • Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat? • Does ...the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? • Is the lap part of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far...
...properly without a booster seat. uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children QRG Safety of Larger Children ■ Protecting Larger Children 1 Safety of Larger Children 2013 RDX TOC Safe Driving The following questions. ■ Checklist • Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat? • Does ...the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? • Is the lap part of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far...
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... are no flammable objects. Turn off . Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2013 RDX QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts. Blinks when...
... are no flammable objects. Turn off . Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2013 RDX QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts. Blinks when...
Owner's Manual
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...farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of the belt. Doing so may help. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2013 RDX QRG ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back and your... death in a crash. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of injury. Do not put a cushion, or other object,...
...farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of the belt. Doing so may help. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2013 RDX QRG ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back and your... death in a crash. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of injury. Do not put a cushion, or other object,...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of injury during a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their seats, with your feet on the floor, until ...the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is greatly increased. Index 140 uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2013 RDX QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it...
... of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of injury during a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their seats, with your feet on the floor, until ...the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is greatly increased. Index 140 uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2013 RDX QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it...
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... Down the Rear Seats Separately fold down the left and right halves of the cargo area, make room for cargo. 1 Folding Down the Rear Seats 2013 RDX QRG Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and floor before you fold down the rear seat. When you fold down . The front seats... must be far enough forward so they fold down one side of the rear seats and use the non-recessed part of the rear seat to make sure to brake hard. Lower the center head restraint to the rear seats are properly secured. Put the armrest...
... Down the Rear Seats Separately fold down the left and right halves of the cargo area, make room for cargo. 1 Folding Down the Rear Seats 2013 RDX QRG Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and floor before you fold down the rear seat. When you fold down . The front seats... must be far enough forward so they fold down one side of the rear seats and use the non-recessed part of the rear seat to make sure to brake hard. Lower the center head restraint to the rear seats are properly secured. Put the armrest...
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... need your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM® website to subscribe. 1 Subscribing to XM® Radio 2013 RDX Contact Information for XM® Radio: US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 8529696 Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio....174; radio is not currently broadcasting. To see the ID in the current location. --------: Index 190 Features No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your vehicle. • In tunnels • On the lower level of your subscription, or the artist or title information is loading the audio or...
... need your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM® website to subscribe. 1 Subscribing to XM® Radio 2013 RDX Contact Information for XM® Radio: US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 8529696 Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio....174; radio is not currently broadcasting. To see the ID in the current location. --------: Index 190 Features No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your vehicle. • In tunnels • On the lower level of your subscription, or the artist or title information is loading the audio or...
Owner's Manual
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... in for leftover flammable materials after you or someone else has performed maintenance on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of vision while driving. When done, wipe dry to force them open, as this can ignite flammable materials left under the hood ... sure there are no obstructions on your field of the vehicle. Before Driving QRG Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. 2013 RDX ■ Exterior Checks • Make sure there are blind spots from the inside. u Check air pressures, and check for an extended ...
... in for leftover flammable materials after you or someone else has performed maintenance on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of vision while driving. When done, wipe dry to force them open, as this can ignite flammable materials left under the hood ... sure there are no obstructions on your field of the vehicle. Before Driving QRG Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. 2013 RDX ■ Exterior Checks • Make sure there are blind spots from the inside. u Check air pressures, and check for an extended ...
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.... • Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits. 2 Towing Load Limits P. 233 1 Driving Safely with a Trailer 2013 RDX Parking In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer's tires. • Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other...
.... • Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits. 2 Towing Load Limits P. 233 1 Driving Safely with a Trailer 2013 RDX Parking In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer's tires. • Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other...
Owner's Manual
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...as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are installed. Keep holding the pedal firmly down. While normal braking is not affected, there is part of the ABS not operating. In the following cases, your vehicle may need to stop on snow or ice. You may pulsate slightly when the... not reduce the time or distance it takes to press on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2013 RDX QRG The ABS may not function correctly if you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than a vehicle without the ABS: •...
...as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are installed. Keep holding the pedal firmly down. While normal braking is not affected, there is part of the ABS not operating. In the following cases, your vehicle may need to stop on snow or ice. You may pulsate slightly when the... not reduce the time or distance it takes to press on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2013 RDX QRG The ABS may not function correctly if you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than a vehicle without the ABS: •...
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...313 Exterior Care...315 Index Wear Indicators...306 Tire Service Life ...306 267 Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...268 Safety When Performing Maintenance...269 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...270 Maintenance MinderTM ...271 Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood...275 Engine Coolant ...282 Transmission ... Oil ...277 Oil Check ...278 Adding Engine Oil ...279 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...280 Tire Labeling ...302 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. 2013 RDX QRG Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
...313 Exterior Care...315 Index Wear Indicators...306 Tire Service Life ...306 267 Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...268 Safety When Performing Maintenance...269 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...270 Maintenance MinderTM ...271 Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood...275 Engine Coolant ...282 Transmission ... Oil ...277 Oil Check ...278 Adding Engine Oil ...279 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...280 Tire Labeling ...302 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. 2013 RDX QRG Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.