Acura 2016 RDX - Engine Does Not Start; Checking the Engine

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.
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If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON/To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 409
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 144
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
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If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 379
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If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 420
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 2 Starting the Engine P. 268
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 137
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 93
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 422
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 423
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 411