Acura RDX 2021 - SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display

Instrument Panel

The indicators on the display show the

amount of torque being transferred to the

right front, left front, right rear, and left rear

wheels.

2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

(SH-

AWD®)

P. 445

■

SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor

* Not available on all models

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Event Data Recorders2
Service Diagnostic Recorders3
A few Words about Safety5
Table of Contents6
Contents7
Visual Index8
Auto Idle Stop Function13
Safe Driving14
Instrument Panel15
Controls16
Clock16
Engine Start/Stop Button16
Turn Signals16
Wipers and Washers17
Steering Wheel17
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside17
Power Door Mirrors18
Tailgate18
Power Windows19
Climate Control System20
Features21
Audio Remote Controls21
Audio System22
Driving23
Automatic Transmission23
Gear Selection23
Sequential Mode24
VSA on and off25
CMBS on and off25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist25
Refueling25
Acurawatch26
Collision Mitigation Braking System26
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow26
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)26
Maintenance27
Under the Hood27
Handling the Unexpected28
Flat Tire28
Indicators Come on28
Engine Won’t Start28
What to Do if29
Safe Driving33
For Safe Driving34
- Important Safety Precautions34
- Important Handling Information36
- Your Vehicle’s Safety Features37
- Safety Checklist38
- About Your Seat Belts39
- Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts39
- Seat Belts39
  - Proper Use of Seat Belts40
  - Seat Belt Reminder40
  - Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners41
  - Adjusting the Seats42
- Fastening a Seat Belt42
  - Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor43
  - Advice for Pregnant Women44
- Seat Belt Inspection45
- Airbag System Components46
- Important Facts about Your Airbags48
- Front Airbags (SRS)49
- Housing Locations49
- Types of Airbags49
  - How the Front Airbags Work50
  - Operation50
  - When Front Airbags Deploy with Little or no Visible Damage51
  - When Front Airbags Should Not Deploy51
  - Advanced Airbags52
- Knee Airbags54
- When Knee Airbags Deploy with Little or no Visible Damage56
- Side Airbags57
- When a Side Airbag Deploys with Little or no Visible Damage58
- Side Curtain Airbags59
- Airbag System Indicators60
  - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator60
  - When Side Curtain Airbags Deploy in a Frontal Collision60
  - Passenger Front Airbag off Indicator61
- Airbag Care63
  - When the Airbags Have Deployed63
  - When the Vehicle Has Been in a Moderate-To-Severe Collision63
- Child Safety64
- Protecting Child Passengers64
- Protecting Infants66
- Safety of Infants and Small Children66
  - Protecting Smaller Children67
  - Important Consideration When Selecting a Child Seat68
  - Selecting a Child Seat68
  - Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat69
  - All Types70
  - Other Top Tether Type70
  - Straight Top Tether Type70
  - Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt71
  - Adding Security with a Tether73
  - Using an Outer Anchor73
  - Using the Center Anchor74
  - Checking Seat Belt Fit75
  - Protecting Larger Children75
- Safety of Larger Children75
  - Booster Seats76
  - Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks76
- Carbon Monoxide Gas77
- Exhaust Gas Hazard77
- Label Locations78
- Safety Labels78
Instrument Panel79
Indicators80
- Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages103
- Gauges and Displays Gauges132
  - Speedometer132
  - Tachometer132
- Multi-Information Display133
- Head-Up Display144
Controls149
- Adjusting the Clock150
- Adjusting the Time150
- Key Types and Functions152
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors152
  - Built-In Key153
  - Key Number Tag154
- Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength155
- Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside156
- Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside165
  - Using the Lock Tab165
  - Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle166
- Childproof Door Locks167
- Opening and Closing the Tailgate169
- Security System Immobilizer System179
Panoramic Roof185
- Using the Sunshade Switch186
- Tilting the Panoramic Roof up187
- Using the Panoramic Roof Switch187
- Changing the Power Mode188
- ENGINE START/STOP Button188
  - Automatic Power off189
  - Power Mode Reminder189
  - Accessory190
  - Keyless Access Remote Reminder190
  - When the Power Mode Is in190
  - When the Power Mode Is in on190
  - One-Touch Turn Signal191
  - Flashing the High Beams192
- Light Switches192
  - Lights off192
  - Automatic Operation (Automatic Lighting Control)193
  - Automatic Lighting off Feature194
  - Headlight Integration with Wiper194
- Daytime Running Lights195
- Fog Lights195
- Auto High-Beam196
  - How to Use the Auto High-Beam196
  - Automatic Switching between High-Beam and Low-Beam197
  - Manual Switching between High-Beam and Low-Beam197
  - Using the Lever197
  - Using the Light Switch197
  - How to Turn off the Auto High-Beam198
  - To Turn the System off198
  - To Turn the System on198
  - Adjusting Wiper Operation199
  - Windshield Wipers/Washers199
- Wipers and Washers199
  - Auto Sensitivity Adjustment200
  - Automatic Intermittent Wipers200
  - Sensor Sensitivity200
  - Operating in Reverse201
  - Rear Wiper/Washer201
  - Washer201
  - Wiper Switch (OFF, INT, ON)201
  - Headlight Washers202
  - Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness203
- Brightness Control203
  - Brightness Level Indicator203
  - Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness204
- Heated Windshield Button205
- Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button205
- Driving Position Memory System206
  - Recalling the Stored Position207
  - Storing a Position in Memory207
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel208
- Adjusting the Mirrors209
- Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors and Rearview Mirror209
- Interior Rearview Mirror209
- Power Door Mirrors210
  - Reverse Tilt Door Mirror210
  - Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function211
  - Folding in the Door Mirrors211
  - Folding out the Door Mirrors211
  - Adjusting the Front Power Seats212
  - Adjusting the Seat Positions212
  - Front Seats212
  - Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch213
  - Seat Control Interface214
  - To Adjust the Bolster Support215
  - To Adjust the Lumbar Support215
  - Adjusting the Seat-Backs217
  - Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions218
  - Head Restraints218
  - To Adjust the Front Head Restraint Forward219
  - Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Position220
  - Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints220
  - To Reinstall a Head Restraint220
  - To Remove a Head Restraint220
  - Maintain a Proper Sitting Position221
  - Folding down the Rear Seats222
  - Rear Seats222
  - To Return the Seat to the Original Position223
  - Armrest224
  - Using the Front Seat Armrest224
  - Using the Rear Seat Armrest224
  - Door225
  - Interior Light Buttons225
  - Interior Lights225
  - Off225
  - Map Lights226
  - Glove Box227
  - Interior Convenience Items227
  - Removable Shelf227
  - Console Compartment228
  - Beverage Holders229
  - Front Seat Beverage Holders229
  - Rear Seat Beverage Holders229
  - Door Side Beverage Holders230
  - Accessory Power Socket231
  - Coat Hooks231
  - Tie-Down Anchors232
  - Under-Floor Storage Area232
  - Heated Steering Wheel233
  - Sunglasses Holder233
  - Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation234
  - Rear Seat Heaters235
- Climate Control System236
- Using Automatic Climate Control236
  - Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes237
  - Defrosting the Windshield and Windows238
  - To Rapidly Defrost the Windows238
  - Synchronization Mode239
  - Rear Temperature Control Dial240
- Automatic Climate Control Sensors241
Features243
- About Your Audio System244
- In the Console Compartment245
- USB Ports245
  - On the Back of the Console Compartment246
  - On the Front Panel246
- Auxiliary Input Jack247
- Audio System Theft Protection248
- Reactivating the Audio System248
- Audio Remote Controls249
- Left Selector Wheel249
How to Customize342
Customized Features342
- Customization Flow343
- List of Customizable Options349
- Defaulting All the Settings364
- Defaulting System Settings364
- Defaulting Vehicle Settings364
- Homelink Universal Transceiver365
- Training Homelink366
- Erasing Button Memory367
- Operating367
- Programming a Button367
- Reprogramming a Button367
- Bluetooth Handsfreelink368
- HFL Buttons368
- Using HFL368
- HFL Limitations369
- HFL Status Display370
- HFL Menus372
- Phone Screen372
- Phone Menu Screen373
- Phone Setup374
- To Pair a Cell Phone375
- To Change the Currently Paired Phone376
- To Delete a Paired Phone377
- Automatic Transferring378
- Ring Tone378
- Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History379
- Changing the Auto Sync Phone Setting379
- When Auto Sync Phone Is Set to on379
- Favorite Contacts380
- To Store a Favorite Contact Number380
- Making a Call381
- To Edit a Favorite Contact381
- To Make a Call Using a Phone Number382
- To Make a Call Using the Imported Phonebook382
- To Make a Call Using a Favorite Contact Entry383
- To Make a Call Using the Call History383
- Receiving a Call384
- Options During a Call385
- Text Message386
- To Set up Text Message Options388
- Receiving a Text Message389
- Selecting a Phone390
- Displaying Messages391
- Read or Stop Reading a Message392
- Reply to a Message392
- To Delete a Reply Message393
- To Edit a Reply Message393
- Making a Call to a Sender394
- Displaying Message on the Head-Up Display395
- Send Message to Contact396
- Acuralink397
- To Connect to Acuralink397
- To Enable the Acuralink397
- To Link with Acuralink398
- Vehicle Notifications399
- Contact Acura399
- Acuralink Message400
- In Case of Emergency401
- Automatic Collision Notification401
- Manual Operator Connection402
- Operator Assistance403
- Remote Start & Stop404
- Send Destination404
- Automatic Collision Notifications404
- Connection Features404
- Vehicle Status405
- Emergency Call405
- Security Alarm Alert405
- Destination by Voice405
Driving407
- Driving Preparation408
- Exterior Checks408
Before Driving408
- Interior Checks409
- Maximum Load Limit411
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit411
- Towing a Trailer413
  - Towing Load Limits413
  - Towing Preparation413
  - Tongue Load414
  - Hitches415
  - Safety Chains415
  - Towing Equipment and Accessories415
  - Trailer Brakes415
  - Trailer Light416
  - Driving Safely with a Trailer417
  - Towing Speeds and Gears417
  - Turning and Braking417
  - Driving in Hilly Terrain418
  - Towing Your Vehicle418
  - General Information419
- Off-Highway Driving Guidelines419
- Avoiding Trouble420
- Starting the Engine421
- When Driving421
  - Stopping the Engine422
  - Remote Engine Start423
  - To Start the Engine423
  - To Stop the Engine424
  - Hill Start Assist System425
  - Starting to Drive425
  - Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle426
  - In Rain426
  - Other Precautions426
- Precautions While Driving426
- Automatic Transmission427
  - Creeping427
  - Kickdown427
  - Shift Button Positions428
- Shifting428
  - P (Parking) Button429
  - Shift Operation430
  - When Opening the Driver’s Door431
  - When Turning off the Power Mode431
  - Restrictions on Selecting a Gear Position433
  - When the Transmission Is in D434
  - When the Transmission Is in S434
  - Sequential Mode Operation435
- Integrated Dynamics System436
- Auto Idle Stop438
  - Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF439
  - Auto Idle Stop Activates When440
  - Auto Idle Stop Does Not Activate When440
  - Auto Idle Stop May Not Activate When441
  - The Engine Automatically Restarts When442
  - Starting Assist Brake Function443
- Stability Control (ESC), System444
- Vehicle Stability Assist444
- VSA Operation444
- Agile Handling Assist446
- Super Handling-All Wheel Drive TM (SH-AWD)447
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist448
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation450
- Blind Spot Information System452
  - How the System Works452
  - When the System Detects a Vehicle453
- Acurawatch TM455
  - LKAS Button456
  - MAIN Button456
  - Operation Switches for the ACC with Low Speed Follow/Lkas456
  - RES/+/SET/− Switch456
  - Multi-Information Display Content457
- (Cmbs Tm )458
- Collision Mitigation Braking System458
  - When the System Activates459
  - Collision Alert Stages460
  - CMBS Conditions and Limitations462
  - Environmental Conditions462
  - Roadway Conditions462
  - Vehicle Conditions463
  - Detection Limitations464
  - Automatic Shutoff465
  - At an Intersection466
  - When Passing466
  - With Little Chance of a Collision466
  - On a Curve467
  - Speed Bumps, Road Work Sites, Train Tracks, Roadside Objects, Etc.467
  - Through a Low Bridge at High Speed467
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow468
  - How to Activate the System469
  - To Set the Vehicle Speed470
  - Set Vehicle Interval471
  - There Is a Vehicle Ahead472
  - When in Operation472
  - There Is no Vehicle Ahead473
  - When You Depress the Accelerator Pedal473
  - ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations475
  - To Adjust the Vehicle Speed478
  - To Set or Change Following-Interval479
  - To Cancel481
  - Automatic Cancellation482
  - To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control483
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)485
  - Steering Input Assist485
  - Lane Departure Warning Function486
  - Lane Keep Support Function486
  - When the System Can be Used487
  - LKAS Conditions and Limitations490
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System493
  - RDM Conditions and Limitations495
  - RDM on and off495
  - Camera Location and Handling Tips497
- Front Sensor Camera497
- Radar Sensor499
- Brake System500
- Parking Brake500
Braking500
- Automatic Parking Brake Feature Operation502
- To Release Automatically502
- Activating and Deactivating the Automatic Parking Brake Feature503
- Foot Brake504
- Activating the System505
- Automatic Brake Hold505
- Canceling the System505
- Turning on the System505
- The System Automatically Cancels When506
- Turning off the Automatic Brake Hold System506
- Abs507
- ABS Operation507
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)507
- Brake Assist System508
- Brake Assist System Operation508
- Parking Your Vehicle509
  - When Stopped509
  - Parking Sensor System511
  - The Sensor Location and Range511
  - Parking Sensor System on and off512
  - When the Distance between Your Vehicle and Obstacles Becomes Shorter513
  - Turning off All Rear Sensors514
  - Cross Traffic Monitor515
  - About Your Multi-View Rear Camera519
- Multi-View Rear Camera519
- Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area519
- Surround View Camera System521
  - Displaying an Image from the Surround View Cameras522
  - Camera Locations and Images523
  - Reference Lines and Guides524
  - Using the Surround View Camera System525
  - When Parking Your Vehicle525
  - Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle526
  - Checking from the Front Wide View at Intersections527
  - Checking the Sides of Your Vehicle527
  - Surround View Camera System Limitations528
  - Fuel Information529
  - Fuel Recommendation529
- Refueling529
  - Top Tier Detergent Gasoline529
  - How to Refuel530
  - Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions532
  - Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions532
  - Maintenance and Fuel Economy532
  - Handling Precautions533
- Turbo Engine Vehicle533
Maintenance535
- Daily Inspections536
- Types of Inspection and Maintenance536
- Safety When Performing Maintenance537
Before Performing Maintenance536
- Inspection and Maintenance536
- Vehicle Safety537
- Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service538
- Maintenance Safety537
- Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber563
- Checking Wiper Blades563
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades563
- Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber566
- Checking and Maintaining Tires568
- Checking Tires568
  - Inflation Guidelines568
  - Inspection Guidelines568
- Tire and Loading Information Label569
- Tire Labeling569
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology570
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)570
- DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)571
- Tire Service Life573
- Wear Indicators573
- Tire and Wheel Replacement574
- Tire Rotation575
  - Tires with Rotation Marks575
  - Tires Without Rotation Marks575
- Winter Tires576
- Battery577
  - Checking the Battery577
  - Charging the AGM Battery578
- Remote Transmitter Care579
- Replacing the Button Battery579
Air Conditioning581
Climate Control System Maintenance581
- Dust and Pollen Filter582
- Cleaning583
- Cleaning Seat Belts583
- Interior Care583
- Exterior Care585
- Accessories and Modifications589
- Modifications590
Handling the Unexpected591
- Types of Tools592
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking622
- If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears622
- If the Charging System Indicator Comes on623
- If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on or Blinks623
- If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes on or Blinks624
- If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes on625
- If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes on or Blinks at the same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes on626
- If the Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator Comes on or Blinks627
- If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks Along with the Warning Message628
- Fuse Locations629
- Interior Fuse Box Type a632
- Inspecting and Changing Fuses635
- Emergency Towing636
- Flat Bed Equipment636
- Wheel Lift Equipment636
- What to Do if Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door637
- What to Do if Unable to Open the Tailgate638
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate638
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container639
Information641
Specifications642
- Identification Numbers644
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)644
  - Engine Number644
  - Transmission Number644
- Devices that Emit Radio Waves645
- Reporting Safety Defects646
- Emissions Testing647
- Testing of Readiness Codes647
Warranty Coverages649
- Authorized Manuals652
- Client Service Information653
- Index654

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