Owner's Manual
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...) GAUGES (P.71) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.146) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.140) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.275) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) PASSENGER'S FRONT ...SWITCH (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.148) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.247) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149...
...) GAUGES (P.71) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.146) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.140) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.275) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) PASSENGER'S FRONT ...SWITCH (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.148) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.247) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149...
Owner's Manual
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models Canadian models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP 58 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S. models DOORJAMBS U.S.
models Canadian models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP 58 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S. models DOORJAMBS U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.61) GAUGES (P.71) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.146) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.140) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR (P.275) RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.140) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL...155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60...
...INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.61) GAUGES (P.71) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.146) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.140) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR (P.275) RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.140) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL...155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate, and hood are securely closed . For the system to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The security system will not set , a beep will sound. The alarm will cause it . 233 2008 RDX It also alarms if the radio is removed from the... the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will also be activated if the passenger inside the locked vehicle turns the...
... the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate, and hood are securely closed . For the system to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The security system will not set , a beep will sound. The alarm will cause it . 233 2008 RDX It also alarms if the radio is removed from the... the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will also be activated if the passenger inside the locked vehicle turns the...
Owner's Manual
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... or packages. The information in Period ...272 Fuel Recommendation ...272 Service Station Procedures ...273 Refueling...273 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...274 Opening and Closing the Hood ...275 Oil Check ...276 Engine Coolant Check ...277 Fuel Economy ...278 Accessories and Modifications ...281 Carrying Cargo ...283 Before Driving 271...
... or packages. The information in Period ...272 Fuel Recommendation ...272 Service Station Procedures ...273 Refueling...273 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...274 Opening and Closing the Hood ...275 Oil Check ...276 Engine Coolant Check ...277 Fuel Economy ...278 Accessories and Modifications ...281 Carrying Cargo ...283 Before Driving 271...
Owner's Manual
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...up slightly. 2. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. CONTINUED 275 2008 RDX The message goes off after several... days of the dashboard. The MIL should be cleaned and lubricated. The hood will pop up the hood. When you feel the hood latch handle. To scroll to release it clicks at least once....
...up slightly. 2. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. CONTINUED 275 2008 RDX The message goes off after several... days of the dashboard. The MIL should be cleaned and lubricated. The hood will pop up the hood. When you feel the hood latch handle. To scroll to release it clicks at least once....
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... the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Insert the end into its clip. Hold the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Put the support rod back into the designated hole in its hole. 276 2008 RDX... Oil Check DIPSTICK GRIP SUPPORT ROD CLIP 3. Make sure it all the way back in the hood. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2.
... the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Insert the end into its clip. Hold the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Put the support rod back into the designated hole in its hole. 276 2008 RDX... Oil Check DIPSTICK GRIP SUPPORT ROD CLIP 3. Make sure it all the way back in the hood. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2.
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...the inside and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying are securely closed . 3. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are stored properly or fastened down securely. 8. Check that your ...passengers have fastened their seat belts (see pages 61 , 71 and 77 ). 291 2008 RDX Visually check the tires. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 119 ). 10.When you drive your seat belt. Fasten your vehicle: 1. Driving ...
...the inside and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying are securely closed . 3. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are stored properly or fastened down securely. 8. Check that your ...passengers have fastened their seat belts (see pages 61 , 71 and 77 ). 291 2008 RDX Visually check the tires. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 119 ). 10.When you drive your seat belt. Fasten your vehicle: 1. Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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.... A special wrench (available from underneath the vehicle. Check the oil filter to make sure its gasket did not stick to the filter base. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that can damage your dealer) is required. 4. OIL FILTER OIL... drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine. A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak. 5. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 338 2008 RDX
.... A special wrench (available from underneath the vehicle. Check the oil filter to make sure its gasket did not stick to the filter base. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that can damage your dealer) is required. 4. OIL FILTER OIL... drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine. A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak. 5. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 338 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on the reservoir. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. When you refill the reservoir,...quality windshield washer fluid. Fill up to condition the blade edges. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level ...
... low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on the reservoir. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. When you refill the reservoir,...quality windshield washer fluid. Fill up to condition the blade edges. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level ...
Owner's Manual
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... Remove the electrical connector from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it by its base, and protect the glass from the bulb by pushing on the headlights to have it ...about one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Open the hood. Turn on the tab and pulling the connector down. 2. Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself....
... Remove the electrical connector from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it by its base, and protect the glass from the bulb by pushing on the headlights to have it ...about one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Open the hood. Turn on the tab and pulling the connector down. 2. Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself....
Owner's Manual
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...Parking Light Bulb BULB 4. Turn it clockwise to lock it unlocks. 3. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it bottoms. 348 2008 RDX Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 5. Install the new bulb... the socket back into the socket until it in place. 1. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Open the hood. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it in the socket. Test the lights to lock it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2.
...Parking Light Bulb BULB 4. Turn it clockwise to lock it unlocks. 3. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it bottoms. 348 2008 RDX Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 5. Install the new bulb... the socket back into the socket until it in place. 1. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Open the hood. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it in the socket. Test the lights to lock it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2.
Owner's Manual
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..., or you find signs of the wiper blades at least every six months. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm. Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting... replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. 356 2008 RDX
..., or you find signs of the wiper blades at least every six months. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm. Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting... replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. 356 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Attempting to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it seems slushy or frozen, do not ... in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 377 2008 RDX Keep all electrical accessories: heater, A/C, climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Turn off all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You...
Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Attempting to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it seems slushy or frozen, do not ... in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 377 2008 RDX Keep all electrical accessories: heater, A/C, climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Turn off all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You...
Owner's Manual
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...comes down almost immediately. If it climbs to the midpoint, then continue driving. If you . If the high heat is coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. Taking Care of the Unexpected Driving with the temperature gauge reading at the H (Hot) mark, turn on the multiinformation... display should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). CONTINUED 379 2008 RDX At the same time, the beeper will appear on the display and blink for several times. If you should stay in Park, and set the...
...comes down almost immediately. If it climbs to the midpoint, then continue driving. If you . If the high heat is coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. Taking Care of the Unexpected Driving with the temperature gauge reading at the H (Hot) mark, turn on the multiinformation... display should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). CONTINUED 379 2008 RDX At the same time, the beeper will appear on the display and blink for several times. If you should stay in Park, and set the...
Owner's Manual
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... engine with low oil pressure can saf ely get technical assistance. Serious engine damage is possible, and you can get the vehicle stopped. 381 2008 RDX You will also see an ''OIL PRESSURE LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). 1. You will discharge the battery rapidly...also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see Emergency Towing on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. If it starts flashing or ...
... engine with low oil pressure can saf ely get technical assistance. Serious engine damage is possible, and you can get the vehicle stopped. 381 2008 RDX You will also see an ''OIL PRESSURE LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). 1. You will discharge the battery rapidly...also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see Emergency Towing on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. If it starts flashing or ...
Owner's Manual
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To open it , push the tabs as shown. The secondary under -hood fuse box is in three fuse boxes. To open it , push the tabs as shown. The interior fuse box is next to the battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected 385 2008 RDX The primary under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) TAB FUSE LABEL The vehicle's fuses are contained in the engine compartment on the driver's lower left side.
To open it , push the tabs as shown. The secondary under -hood fuse box is in three fuse boxes. To open it , push the tabs as shown. The interior fuse box is next to the battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected 385 2008 RDX The primary under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) TAB FUSE LABEL The vehicle's fuses are contained in the engine compartment on the driver's lower left side.
Owner's Manual
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Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are off. 2. (Under-hood fuse boxes) Remove the cover from the chart on pages 389 and 390 , or the ...vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is the cause. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 386 2008 RDX Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. FUSE BLOWN BLOWN 3. Determine from the fuse box. Turn ...Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside.
Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are off. 2. (Under-hood fuse boxes) Remove the cover from the chart on pages 389 and 390 , or the ...vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is the cause. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 386 2008 RDX Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. FUSE BLOWN BLOWN 3. Determine from the fuse box. Turn ...Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside.
Owner's Manual
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... of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box cover. 5. This does not indicate anything wrong. Make sure you replace the blown fuse with one of the correct... vehicle without that has a lower rating, it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare..., and you can. The spare fuses are provided back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 387 2008 RDX Taking Care of the underhood fuse cover.
... of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box cover. 5. This does not indicate anything wrong. Make sure you replace the blown fuse with one of the correct... vehicle without that has a lower rating, it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare..., and you can. The spare fuses are provided back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 387 2008 RDX Taking Care of the underhood fuse cover.
Owner's Manual
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... Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY Secondary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 7.5 A Electric Vacuum Pump 390 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 20 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30...
... Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY Secondary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 7.5 A Electric Vacuum Pump 390 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box No. Circuits Protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 20 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30...