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Table of Contents
2010 Rdx
1
Event Data Recorders
2
Service Diagnostic Recorders
2
Safety Information
3
A few Words about Safety
3
Important Handling Information
4
Contents
5
Overview of Contents
6
Interior View and Parts Identification
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
7
Table of Contents
9
Driver and Passenger Safety
9
Important Safety Precautions
10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
12
Seat Belts
13
Airbags
14
Protecting Adults and Teens
16
Close and Lock the Doors
16
Adjust the Front Seats
17
Adjust the Seat-Backs
18
Adjust the Head Restraints
19
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
19
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
21
Advice for Pregnant Women
22
Additional Safety Precautions
23
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
24
Seat Belt System Components
24
Lap/Shoulder Belt
25
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
26
Seat Belt Maintenance
27
Additional Information about Your Airbags
28
Airbag System Components
28
How Your Front Airbags Work
30
Dual-Stage Airbags
31
Dual-Threshold Airbags
32
Advanced Airbags
32
Side Airbag Cutoff System
34
How Your Side Airbags Work
34
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
35
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
36
How the SRS Indicator Works
36
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
37
Airbag Service
38
Additional Safety Precautions
39
Protecting Children － General Guidelines
40
All Children Must be Restrained
40
Infants
41
Small Children
41
Larger Children
41
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
41
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
41
If You Must Drive with Several Children
43
If a Child Requires Close Attention
43
Additional Safety Precautions
44
Protecting Infants and Small Children
45
Protecting Small Children
46
Child Seat Placement
47
Selecting a Child Seat
48
Installing a Child Seat
49
Using the Outer LATCH
50
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH
50
Using the Center LATCH
52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
54
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
55
Protecting Larger Children
57
Checking Seat Belt Fit
57
Using a Booster Seat
58
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
59
Additional Safety Precautions
60
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
61
Safety Labels
62
Instruments and Controls
65
Control Locations
66
Instrument Panel
67
Instrument Panel Indicators
68
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
68
A/T Temperature Indicator/Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
69
Charging System Indicator
69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
69
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
69
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
70
Immobilizer System Indicator
70
Brake System Indicator (Amber)
71
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)
71
Low Fuel Indicator
72
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
72
Cruise Main Indicator
73
High Beam Indicator
73
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
73
VSA Activation Indicator
73
Fog Light Indicator
74
Lights on Indicator
74
Security System Indicator
74
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator
74
Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator
75
System Message Indicator
76
Fuel Gauge
77
Gauges
77
Turbo Boost Meter
77
Multi-Information Display
78
Odometer
80
Outside Temperature Display
80
Trip Meter
80
Avg. Fuel A/B
81
Avg. Speed
81
Maintenance Minder
81
Range
81
Bluetooth Hands-Freelink
82
SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor
82
Temperature Gauge
82
Tire Pressure Monitor
82
System Messages
83
Customized Settings
86
Default All
89
Change Settings
90
Meter Setup
92
Language Selection
93
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
95
Elap. Time Reset Condition
99
Lighting Setup
101
Interior Light Dimming Time
102
Headlight Auto off Timer
104
Door Setup
106
Auto Door Lock
107
Door Lock Mode
109
Keyless Lock Acknowledgement
111
Security Relock Timer
113
Auto Door Unlock
115
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
117
Windshield Wipers and Washers
118
Rear Window Washer Only
119
Rear Window Washer with Wiper
119
Turn Signals and Headlights
120
Auto
121
High Beams
121
Automatic Lighting off Feature
122
Daytime Running Lights
123
Fog Lights
123
Instrument Panel Brightness
124
Hazard Warning Button
125
Rear Window Defogger
125
Keys and Locks
126
Steering Wheel Adjustments
126
Keys and Locks
127
Retractable Master Key
127
Immobilizer System
128
Ignition Switch
129
Power Door Locks
130
Childproof Door Locks
131
Lockout Prevention
131
Tailgate
132
Unlocking the Tailgate
133
Remote Transmitter
134
Remote Transmitter Care
135
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
135
Keyless Memory Settings
137
Front Seat Power Adjustments
138
Seats
138
Adjusting the Head Restraint
139
Head Restraints
139
Removing the Head Restraint
140
Active Head Restraints
141
Armrests
142
Folding the Rear Seats down
142
Seat Heaters
145
Power Windows
146
Moonroof
148
Auto (Moonroof)
149
Auto Reverse (Moonroof)
149
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
150
Mirrors
150
Heated Mirrors
151
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
151
Driving Position Memory System
152
Selecting a Memorized Position
153
Parking Brake
154
Ceiling Lights
155
Interior Lights
155
Individual Map Lights
156
Cargo Area Light
157
Courtesy Lights
157
Interior Convenience Items
158
Front Door Pockets
159
Glove Box
159
Beverage Holders
160
Accessory Power Sockets
161
Sun Visor
161
Console Compartment
162
Vanity Mirror
162
Cargo Area Cover
164
Features
167
Climate Control System
168
Using Automatic Climate Control
169
Voice Control System
169
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
170
Dual Button
170
Fan Control/Temperature Control
170
Semi-Automatic Operation (Climate Control)
170
Rear Window Defogger Button
171
Recirculation Button
171
Windshield Defroster Button
171
Mode Button
172
To Turn Everything off
172
Dual Temperature Control
173
Temperature Control Buttons
173
Climate Control Sensors
175
Audio System
176
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models Without Navigation System)
178
Preset
179
Seek/Scan
179
To Select a Station
179
Tune
179
Auto Select
180
Adjusting the Sound
181
Balance/Fader
181
Treble/Bass
181
Audio System Lighting
182
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
182
Subwoofer
182
Playing the XM Radio (Models Without Navigation System)
183
Disp/Mode
184
Operating the XM Radio
184
Seek/Skip (Category)
184
To Select a Channel/Tune
184
Scan
185
XM Radio Display Messages
186
Satellite Radio Signals
187
Receiving XM Radio Service
188
Playing Discs (Models Without Navigation System)
189
Loading Cds in the Changer
192
Playing an MP3/WMA Disc
193
To Play a CD
193
Name Display Function
194
The Specifications for Compatible MP3 Files
194
The Specifications for Compatible WMA Files
194
Folder Selection
195
Seek/Skip
195
To Change or Select Tracks/Files
195
Disc Repeat
196
Folder Repeat
196
Scan/Folder Scan
196
Disc Scan
197
Folder Random
197
Random (Random Within a Disc)
197
Removing Cds from the Changer
198
To Pause a Disc
198
To Stop Playing a Disc
198
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models Without Navigation System)
199
Playing an Ipod (Models Without Navigation System)
201
Connecting an Ipod
203
Text Data Display Function
204
To Change or Select Files
204
To Select a File from Ipod Menu
204
Repeat
205
Shuffle Album
205
Shuffle All
205
To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode
205
Disconnecting an Ipod
206
To Stop Playing Your Ipod
206
Ipod Error Messages (Models Without Navigation System)
207
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models Without Navigation System)
208
To Play a USB Flash Memory Device
209
The Specifications for Compatible AAC Files
210
Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device
211
To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode
212
Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Device
214
To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
214
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
215
Bluetooth Audio System (Models Without Navigation System)
216
To Play Bluetooth Audio Files
217
To Skip a File
218
To Switch to HFL Mode
218
To Turn off the Bluetooth Audio Mode
219
Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
220
Interface Dial
220
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with Navigation System)
221
Center/Subwoofer
230
Dolby PL (Prologic) II
230
Fader/Balance
230
Playing the XM Radio (Models with Navigation System)
232
Playing Discs (Models with Navigation System)
243
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with Navigation System)
259
Protecting Your Discs
261
Additional Information on Recommended Discs
262
Playing an Ipod (Models with Navigation System)
264
Ipod Error Messages (Models with Navigation System)
273
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with Navigation System)
274
Playing a Usb Flash Memory Device (Models with Navigation System)
275
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with Navigation System)
283
Bluetooth Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
284
FM/AM Radio Reception
291
Remote Audio Controls
293
Auxiliary Input Jack
295
Radio Theft Protection
296
Setting the Clock
297
Security System
298
Compass
299
Compass Calibration
300
Compass Zone Selection
301
Cruise Control
304
Changing the Set Speed
305
Cancelling Cruise Control
306
Resuming the Set Speed
306
Homelink Universal Transceiver
307
Training Homelink
307
Homelink Universal Transceiver
308
Bluetooth Handsfreelink
310
HFL Buttons
310
Voice Control Tips
311
Bluetooth Handsfreelink Information Display
312
Help Features (HFL)
312
How to Use HFL
314
Phone Setup
317
To Pair a Cell Phone
317
To Delete a Paired Phone
318
To Hear the Names of All Paired Phones
318
To Rename a Paired Phone
318
To Change from the Currently Linked Phone to Another Paired Phone
319
To Change the Pairing Code Setting
319
To Hear Which Paired Phone Is Currently Linked
319
To Make a Call Using a Name in the HFL Phonebook
320
To Make a Call Using a Phone Number
320
To Make a Call Using the Navigation System
321
To Make a Call from an Imported Phonebook
322
To Redial the Last Number Called by HFL
322
Call Waiting
324
Muting a Call
324
Receiving a Call
324
Transferring a Call
324
Phonebook
325
Send Numbers or Names During C Call
325
To Delete a Name
326
To Edit the Number Stored in a Name
326
To List All Names in the Phonebook
326
Import Cellular Phonebook
327
On Models with Navigation System - Cellular Phone Options
327
Store Specific Phone Number from Your Phone Directly to HFL Phonebook
327
Search Imported Phonebook
328
Delete Imported Phonebook
330
PIN Number
330
To Change the PIN to a New Number
331
To Remove a PIN
331
System Setup (HFL)
332
To Set a 4-Digit Passcode to Lock the HFL System for Security Purposes
332
To Activate or Deactivate the Auto Transfer Function
333
To Change Your Security Pass Code
333
To Select a Ring Tone/Prompt as the Incoming Call Notification
333
Quick Language Selection (Canadian Models)
334
To Clear the System (HFL)
334
HFL Limitations
335
Acuralink (U.S. Models Only)
336
Reading Messages
337
Deleting Messages
339
Message Options
339
Call Your Acura Dealer
340
Delete/Voice/Call
340
Diagnostic Info (Acura)
340
Find Nearest Acura Dealer
340
Acuralink/Message Screen
341
Delete Messages
341
New Message Notification
341
Phone-Data Connection
341
Connect to the Acura Server
342
Message Categories
342
Feature Guide
343
Maintenance Minder (Acura)
343
Quick Tips
343
Automated Appointment
344
Scheduled Dealer Appointment
346
Recall/Campaigns
348
Diagnostic Info
349
Reminder Message
350
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
352
Rearview Camera Guide Line
353
Before Driving
355
Break-In Period
356
Fuel Recommendation
356
Refueling
357
Service Station Procedures
357
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
358
Opening and Closing the Hood
359
Oil Check
360
Engine Coolant Check
361
Fuel Economy
362
Fuel Economy Factors
363
Improving Fuel Economy
363
Drive Efficiently
364
Calculating Fuel Economy
365
Checking Your Fuel Economy
365
Accessories and Modifications
366
Modifying Your Vehicle
367
Carrying Cargo
368
Load Limits
369
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack
371
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment
371
Cargo Hooks/Hanger Bars
372
Optional Cargo Net
373
Driving
375
Driving Guidelines
376
Preparing to Drive
377
Starting the Engine
378
Check Starter System Message
379
Automatic Transmission
380
Shift Lever Position Indicators
380
Shifting
380
Neutral (N)
381
Park (P)
381
Reverse (R)
381
Drive (D)
382
Engine Speed Limiter
382
S Position
382
Shift Lock Release
383
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
384
Using the Paddle Shifters in the D Position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
384
Using the Paddle Shifters in the S Position (Sequential Shift Mode)
386
Speed Ranges for Upshifting and Downshifting
387
Recommended Shift Points
388
Starting in Second Gear
388
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System
388
Parking
390
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
391
Braking System Design
391
ABS Indicator
392
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
394
TPMS System Failure
397
Changing a Tire with TPMS
398
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System (Electronic Stability Control)
399
VSA and Tire Sizes
400
VSA off Switch
400
Total Trailer Weight
401
Towing a Trailer
401
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
402
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
402
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
402
Tongue Load
402
Checking Loads
403
Hitches
403
Safety Chains
403
Towing Equipment and Accessories
403
Trailer Brakes
404
Trailer Lights
404
Additional Towing Equipment
405
Pre-Tow Checklist
405
Driving Safely with a Trailer
406
Making Turns and Braking
407
Towing Speeds and Gears
407
Backing up
408
Driving on Hills
408
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting
408
Parking with a Trailer
408
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
409
Accelerating and Braking
410
Avoiding Obstacles
410
Check out Your Vehicle
410
Driving on Slopes
410
Crossing a Stream
411
If You Get Stuck
411
Maintenance
413
Maintenance Safety
414
Engine Oil Life
415
Maintenance Minder
415
Maintenance Minder Messages
416
Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items
419
Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display
419
Important Maintenance Precautions
420
Owner's Maintenance Checks
421
Fluid Locations
423
Adding Engine Oil
424
Required Engine Oil
424
Engine Oil Additives
425
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
426
Adding Engine Coolant
428
Windshield Washers
430
Automatic Transmission Fluid
431
Automatic Transmission Fluid
432
Brake Fluid
433
Power Steering Fluid
434
Headlight Aiming
435
Lights
435
Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement
435
Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb
435
Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb
436
Replacing a Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb
436
Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Tailgate)
437
Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Rear Pillar)
438
Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb
439
Replacing a High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
440
Replacing a Rear License Plate Light Bulb
441
Side Turn Signal Lights
441
Cleaning the Seat Belts
442
Floor Mats
442
Audio Antenna
443
Dust and Pollen Filter
443
Intercooler
443
Wiper Blades
444
To Replace the Rear Wiper Blade
446
Wheels
447
Inflation Guidelines
448
Tires
448
Recommended Tire Pressures
449
Tire Inspection
449
Tire Maintenance
450
Tire Service Life
450
Replacing Tires and Wheels
451
Tire Rotation
451
Snow Tires
452
Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels
452
Winter Driving
452
Tire Chains
453
Checking the Battery
454
Vehicle Storage
456
Taking Care of the Unexpected
457
Compact Spare Tire
458
Changing a Flat Tire
459
If the Engine Won't Start
463
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
463
The Starter Operates Normally
464
Jump Starting
465
If the Engine Overheats
467
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
470
Brake System Indicator (Red)
471
Brake System Indicator - Amber
472
Fuses
473
Checking and Replacing Fuses
474
Fuse Locations
477
Secondary Fuse Box
478
Primary Fuse Box
478
Emergency Towing
479
Flat-Bed Equipment
479
Wheel-Lift Equipment
479
Technical Information
481
Identification Numbers
482
Specifications
484
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
486
Tire Labeling
488
Tire Size
488
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
488
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
489
Glossary of Tire Terminology
489
Evaporative Emissions Control System
491
Emissions Controls
491
Crankcase Emissions Control System
491
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
492
Exhaust Emissions Controls
492
PGM-FI System
492
Three Way Catalytic Converter
492
Three Way Catalytic Converter
493
Emissions Testing
494
Testing of Readiness Codes
494
Client Service Information
498
Warranty Coverages
499
Authorized Manuals
501
Index
502
Service Information Summary
513
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2010 RDX
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Language
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