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... transmitter from outside. 128 2008 RDX Battery type: CR1616 KEYPAD To replace the battery: 1. SCREW Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by pushing any liquid. Separate the keypad from the transmitter by your dealer. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with...
... transmitter from outside. 128 2008 RDX Battery type: CR1616 KEYPAD To replace the battery: 1. SCREW Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by pushing any liquid. Separate the keypad from the transmitter by your dealer. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with...
Owner's Manual
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... that the folded down . Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in the cargo area are secured. Use the seat buckles as shown. 138 2008 RDX To return the seat cushion to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the seat-back to work properly and you will cause the front passenger... and cause injury if you have to its original position, lift up the seat cushion, then place the rear of the seat cushion at the base of the seat cushion until it is not latched fully, the seat belt will not work improperly (see the red indicator behind the release lever...
... that the folded down . Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in the cargo area are secured. Use the seat buckles as shown. 138 2008 RDX To return the seat cushion to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the seat-back to work properly and you will cause the front passenger... and cause injury if you have to its original position, lift up the seat cushion, then place the rear of the seat cushion at the base of the seat cushion until it is not latched fully, the seat belt will not work improperly (see the red indicator behind the release lever...
Owner's Manual
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... from the driver's. When you push this button also turns the mirror heaters on , air from the defroster vents at the base of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Features 163 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System Recirculation Button When the indicator in fresh air mode under almost all conditions...
... from the driver's. When you push this button also turns the mirror heaters on , air from the defroster vents at the base of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Features 163 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System Recirculation Button When the indicator in fresh air mode under almost all conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... the system off completely. To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off for short periods only. 164 2008 RDX Some air will also turn off. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at the... base of the windshield. Air flows from the floor vents. Airflow is turned off, the temperature in all times. The mode indicator in the display changes ...
... the system off completely. To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off for short periods only. 164 2008 RDX Some air will also turn off. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at the... base of the windshield. Air flows from the floor vents. Airflow is turned off, the temperature in all times. The mode indicator in the display changes ...
Owner's Manual
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Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on , even if the system is turned off . SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to adjust the ... to adjust the illumination of the sound from the subwoofer speaker. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on vehicle speed. Features 187 2008 RDX
Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on , even if the system is turned off . SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to adjust the ... to adjust the illumination of the sound from the subwoofer speaker. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on vehicle speed. Features 187 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...Package model) The auxiliary input jack is MID. The SVC has four modes; The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. 220 2008 RDX As you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System, Auxiliary ...Input Jack Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on the disc changer unit. The default setting is on vehicle speed. Turn the interface dial to the jack, then select it by pressing...
...Package model) The auxiliary input jack is MID. The SVC has four modes; The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. 220 2008 RDX As you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System, Auxiliary ...Input Jack Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on the disc changer unit. The default setting is on vehicle speed. Turn the interface dial to the jack, then select it by pressing...
Owner's Manual
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GROUND REPEATER Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. The XM satellites are placed in major metropolitan areas. SATELLITE 228 2008 RDX therefore, objects south of music, satellite radio also allows you travel from two satellites to view channel and category selections ...blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you to produce clear, highquality digital reception. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are in the audio display. It offers many channels in these areas. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite ...
GROUND REPEATER Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. The XM satellites are placed in major metropolitan areas. SATELLITE 228 2008 RDX therefore, objects south of music, satellite radio also allows you travel from two satellites to view channel and category selections ...blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you to produce clear, highquality digital reception. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are in the audio display. It offers many channels in these areas. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite ...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance items is provided through the HFL. They provide you with relevant information for your vehicle. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. These messages help you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. During the first 90 days... of ownership, one of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. CONTINUED 243 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder Features These messages, based on the multi-information display, a list of needed , helping you to use and...
... maintenance items is provided through the HFL. They provide you with relevant information for your vehicle. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. These messages help you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. During the first 90 days... of ownership, one of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. CONTINUED 243 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder Features These messages, based on the multi-information display, a list of needed , helping you to use and...
Owner's Manual
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... the Owner's Link Online Scheduling Service, you can call your dealer directly with Part 15 of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on Owner Link. The timing of the FCC rules. This device complies with the...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 246 2008 RDX There, the information is analyzed and returned to the vehicle with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Main Menu Table Of ... equipment. If you can be reminded about the problem, and sends it to Acura.
... the Owner's Link Online Scheduling Service, you can call your dealer directly with Part 15 of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on Owner Link. The timing of the FCC rules. This device complies with the...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 246 2008 RDX There, the information is analyzed and returned to the vehicle with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Main Menu Table Of ... equipment. If you can be reminded about the problem, and sends it to Acura.
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... should also follow these additives may be used temporarily. We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. If this octane grade is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. The long-term use of 91 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. 272 2008 RDX Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
... should also follow these additives may be used temporarily. We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. If this octane grade is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. The long-term use of 91 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. 272 2008 RDX Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
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...2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. The scale represents the range of estimates to the right are a useful tool for other vehicles in all environments. It varies based...range of miles per gallon achieved is not a fixed number. Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the cost per gallon City MPG Highway MPG Combined Fuel Economy (Sample U.S. ...
...2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. The scale represents the range of estimates to the right are a useful tool for other vehicles in all environments. It varies based...range of miles per gallon achieved is not a fixed number. Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the cost per gallon City MPG Highway MPG Combined Fuel Economy (Sample U.S. ...
Owner's Manual
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The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. CONTINUED 327 2008 RDX ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY SEL/RESET BUTTON Engine Oil Life INFO BUTTONS The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table ...turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and push and release the INFO ( / ) button on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine...
The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. CONTINUED 327 2008 RDX ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY SEL/RESET BUTTON Engine Oil Life INFO BUTTONS The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table ...turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and push and release the INFO ( / ) button on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER 1. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 338 2008 RDX Unless you have this service. The oil and filter collect contaminants that come with it off. 2. Install a new oil filter according to the ... special wrench (available from the bottom of the engine. Check the oil filter to make sure its gasket did not stick to the filter base. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your engine if they are not removed regularly. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and...
... until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER 1. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 338 2008 RDX Unless you have this service. The oil and filter collect contaminants that come with it off. 2. Install a new oil filter according to the ... special wrench (available from the bottom of the engine. Check the oil filter to make sure its gasket did not stick to the filter base. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your engine if they are not removed regularly. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and...
Owner's Manual
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... in the cooling system by pushing down . 3. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any pressure in the engine compartment. 341 2008 RDX The coolant level should be compatible with the coolant or engine components. They may not be up any rust inhibitors or other additives to the...
... in the cooling system by pushing down . 3. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any pressure in the engine compartment. 341 2008 RDX The coolant level should be compatible with the coolant or engine components. They may not be up any rust inhibitors or other additives to the...
Owner's Manual
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... when lit. Remove the electrical connector from contact with your dealer to overheat and shatter. 1. Turn on the headlights to lock it by its base, and protect the glass from the bulb by pushing on the glass can remain in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be...onto the new bulb. 5. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. If you touch the glass, clean it about one...
... when lit. Remove the electrical connector from contact with your dealer to overheat and shatter. 1. Turn on the headlights to lock it by its base, and protect the glass from the bulb by pushing on the glass can remain in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be...onto the new bulb. 5. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. If you touch the glass, clean it about one...
Owner's Manual
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... stop. Always let the engine and radiator cool down on the cap, and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to the base of the temperature gauge or lower before checking the radiator. 9. Let the engine cool down until it has gone down , to the H mark, the engine... . 10.Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you . Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark. 7. If it comes off. 380 2008 RDX Start the engine, and set the temperature to maximum heat (climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the MAX mark...
... stop. Always let the engine and radiator cool down on the cap, and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to the base of the temperature gauge or lower before checking the radiator. 9. Let the engine cool down until it has gone down , to the H mark, the engine... . 10.Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you . Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark. 7. If it comes off. 380 2008 RDX Start the engine, and set the temperature to maximum heat (climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the MAX mark...
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... gradings. Vehicles) The tires on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the wear rate of Transportation (DOT) standards. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A All passenger car tires... must conform to this tire is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 398 2008 RDX Warning: The traction grade assigned to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics...
... gradings. Vehicles) The tires on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the wear rate of Transportation (DOT) standards. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A All passenger car tires... must conform to this tire is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 398 2008 RDX Warning: The traction grade assigned to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics...