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... your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. In it, you years of a 2008 Acura RDX was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will give you will be pleased to keep this manual. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. Several warranties...
... your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. In it, you years of a 2008 Acura RDX was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will give you will be pleased to keep this manual. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. Several warranties...
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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your...Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...369 ...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your...Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...325 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...369 ...
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... start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Warranty and Client Relations... what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX only) How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Features...
... start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Warranty and Client Relations... what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX only) How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Features...
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... the Front Seats ...12 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 5 2008 RDX Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to ...Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...19 Seat Belt System Components ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How Your Front Airbags Work...25 How Your Side Airbags Work...29 ...
... the Front Seats ...12 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 5 2008 RDX Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to ...Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...19 Seat Belt System Components ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How Your Front Airbags Work...25 How Your Side Airbags Work...29 ...
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.... Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 14 ). Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such... throughout this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX
.... Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 14 ). Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such... throughout this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 360 ). 6 2008 RDX
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...worn during a crash, it must be replaced. Check your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage and ...has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. The dealer should be replaced by your seat belts regularly and...
...worn during a crash, it must be replaced. Check your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage and ...has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. The dealer should be replaced by your seat belts regularly and...
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... must have your airbags may not operate properly. If you to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2008 RDX Any airbag that activates must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. This must be replaced. Driver and Passenger Safety Do... soon as possible. However, you can safely service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly.
... must have your airbags may not operate properly. If you to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 33 2008 RDX Any airbag that activates must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. This must be replaced. Driver and Passenger Safety Do... soon as possible. However, you can safely service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly.
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Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle more comfortably. You can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 80 ). When you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' ...-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the instrument panel. 72 2008 RDX Others help you can also change the display, press the SEL/RESET button or INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the desired information...
Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle more comfortably. You can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 80 ). When you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' ...-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the instrument panel. 72 2008 RDX Others help you can also change the display, press the SEL/RESET button or INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the desired information...
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...display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is also reset. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is disconnected. 75 2008 RDX When you can customize the Trip A and AVG. INST. RANGE... troublefree driving. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will be reset when you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for Canadian models. Refer to keep you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is reset...
...display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is also reset. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is disconnected. 75 2008 RDX When you can customize the Trip A and AVG. INST. RANGE... troublefree driving. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will be reset when you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for Canadian models. Refer to keep you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is reset...
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... link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Features SELECTOR The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in conjunction with Technology Package model except Alaskan and Hawaiian Interface Dial KNOB ENTER AcuraLink enhances your vehicle's features. Maintenance information to a list or menu ...U.S. It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to provide information about any problems with your vehicle. RDX with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in top condition. Working through lists, to select menus, and ...
... link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Features SELECTOR The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in conjunction with Technology Package model except Alaskan and Hawaiian Interface Dial KNOB ENTER AcuraLink enhances your vehicle's features. Maintenance information to a list or menu ...U.S. It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to provide information about any problems with your vehicle. RDX with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in top condition. Working through lists, to select menus, and ...
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... Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you. 240 2008 RDX they can set your vehicle's HandsFreeLink system, have a compatible data service available. Call Select this dealer so you can display at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you would like to receive. AcuraLink...entire message. If you do not have internet access, call that dealer. Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this button to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. If you visit another dealer for...
... Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you. 240 2008 RDX they can set your vehicle's HandsFreeLink system, have a compatible data service available. Call Select this dealer so you can display at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you would like to receive. AcuraLink...entire message. If you do not have internet access, call that dealer. Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this button to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. If you visit another dealer for...
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...(HFL). The ''Auto'' setting will remove the prompt when you select the Check Now button and will see the information from Acura. 242 2008 RDX The system can be active, you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to 256 messages. Main Menu Table Of Contents...The default setting is paired with the HFL and you will automatically connect to the Acura server. Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and Dealer Appointment Reminders. To complete the data ...
...(HFL). The ''Auto'' setting will remove the prompt when you select the Check Now button and will see the information from Acura. 242 2008 RDX The system can be active, you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to 256 messages. Main Menu Table Of Contents...The default setting is paired with the HFL and you will automatically connect to the Acura server. Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and Dealer Appointment Reminders. To complete the data ...
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...ownership, one of needed maintenance items is provided through the HFL. When a maintenance message appears on updated vehicle information and comments from other RDX owners, supplement your ...vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder Features These messages, based...Guide. These messages help you the exact maintenance needed for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. ...
...ownership, one of needed maintenance items is provided through the HFL. When a maintenance message appears on updated vehicle information and comments from other RDX owners, supplement your ...vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder Features These messages, based...Guide. These messages help you the exact maintenance needed for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. ...
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...unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of 91 or higher. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to come on....to operate on your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. 272 2008 RDX The long-term use of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and ...
...unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of 91 or higher. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to come on....to operate on your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. 272 2008 RDX The long-term use of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and ...
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... the ''UP'' mark on your vehicle. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Oil on adding the proper coolant. 277 2008 RDX Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is between the upper and lower marks. It should be between the MAX... the dipstick again, and check the level. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check ''UP''MARK RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 333 for information on page 336 . Make sure it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 340 for...
... the ''UP'' mark on your vehicle. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Oil on adding the proper coolant. 277 2008 RDX Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is between the upper and lower marks. It should be between the MAX... the dipstick again, and check the level. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check ''UP''MARK RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 333 for information on page 336 . Make sure it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 340 for...
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...braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 336). Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which ...Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in 0 miles per gallon. For example: 279 2008 RDX Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Observe the speed...
...braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 336). Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which ...Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in 0 miles per gallon. For example: 279 2008 RDX Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Observe the speed...
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... and take the proper precautions. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to do not try to start on all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for you may dig yourself a hole. Keep in mind that you took up speed. Do not ''pump.... Slowly back down the hill, following the same route you cannot continue, do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the hill. 322 2008 RDX Avoiding Obstacles Debris in D position will usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on it unsafe. Because your vehicle has a...
... and take the proper precautions. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to do not try to start on all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for you may dig yourself a hole. Keep in mind that you took up speed. Do not ''pump.... Slowly back down the hill, following the same route you cannot continue, do all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the hill. 322 2008 RDX Avoiding Obstacles Debris in D position will usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on it unsafe. Because your vehicle has a...
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... ...355 Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Wiper Blades ...356 Wheels ...359 Tires ...360 Checking the Battery ...366 Vehicle Storage ...368 Maintenance 325 2008 RDX Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your dealer. This section also includes instructions on how to read the... maintenance minder messages on how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle well maintained and how to purchase the service manual...
... ...355 Dust and Pollen Filter ...355 Wiper Blades ...356 Wheels ...359 Tires ...360 Checking the Battery ...366 Vehicle Storage ...368 Maintenance 325 2008 RDX Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your dealer. This section also includes instructions on how to read the... maintenance minder messages on how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle well maintained and how to purchase the service manual...
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...gasoline. Do not run the engine unless instructed to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in performing maintenance. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you should be seriously ...or not you have the tools and skills required. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 326 2008 RDX Burns from moving parts. Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the ...
...gasoline. Do not run the engine unless instructed to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in performing maintenance. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you should be seriously ...or not you have the tools and skills required. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 326 2008 RDX Burns from moving parts. Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the ...
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... % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% Maintenance To see page 73 ). Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed (see the current engine...the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly, until the engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle calculates the remaining...
... % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% Maintenance To see page 73 ). Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed (see the current engine...the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly, until the engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle calculates the remaining...