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Your selection of your new vehicle. As you years of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. i 2008 RDX Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. This information is to it at any questions and concerns. In...to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is intended to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2008 Acura RDX was a wise investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep in mind that is dedicated to your satisfaction and will give you ...
Your selection of your new vehicle. As you years of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. i 2008 RDX Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. This information is to it at any questions and concerns. In...to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is intended to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2008 Acura RDX was a wise investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep in mind that is dedicated to your satisfaction and will give you ...
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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, ...overheating, and fuses) ...369 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...413 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...271 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...289 Maintenance (minders, ...overheating, and fuses) ...369 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...393 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...413 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31STK610 1 2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii...
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... convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to the sections in your warranty manual for maintenance service. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to... handle them . Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions...
... convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to the sections in your warranty manual for maintenance service. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to... handle them . Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2008 RDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions...
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...seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Check that has been worn during a crash, it must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX Check your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. If a seat belt is not in good condition or ...check the condition of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also...
...seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Check that has been worn during a crash, it must be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2008 RDX Check your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. If a seat belt is not in good condition or ...check the condition of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also...
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... your vehicle unsafe. Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you can be...and stability. Before installing any electronic accessory, have your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories installed in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Before installing any ... can affect your dealer for your dealer inspect the final installation. Before Driving 281 2008 RDX When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio...
... your vehicle unsafe. Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you can be...and stability. Before installing any electronic accessory, have your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories installed in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Before installing any ... can affect your dealer for your dealer inspect the final installation. Before Driving 281 2008 RDX When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio...
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... rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin. 317 2008 RDX Refer to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to the drawing above... for your vehicle warranty. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer GROUND (BLACK) HAZARD LIGHT (ORANGE) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (YELLOW) Since lighting and ...
... rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin. 317 2008 RDX Refer to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to the drawing above... for your vehicle warranty. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer GROUND (BLACK) HAZARD LIGHT (ORANGE) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (YELLOW) Since lighting and ...
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.... The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will not show the proper maintenance intervals. Check your warranties in this type of completion, and have maintenance done. These are manufactured to serious mechanical problems because you have the person who...keep your warranty booklet for more information. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to reset the engine oil life display. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you will no longer have an accurate record of their performance and durability. 332 2008 RDX Maintenance ...
.... The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will not show the proper maintenance intervals. Check your warranties in this type of completion, and have maintenance done. These are manufactured to serious mechanical problems because you have the person who...keep your warranty booklet for more information. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to reset the engine oil life display. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you will no longer have an accurate record of their performance and durability. 332 2008 RDX Maintenance ...
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See page 276 . If you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX However, Acura recommends that are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by any automotive ... wear and foreign objects. Lights Check the operation of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in accordance with will not void your emissions warranties. See page 347 .
See page 276 . If you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX However, Acura recommends that are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by any automotive ... wear and foreign objects. Lights Check the operation of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in accordance with will not void your emissions warranties. See page 347 .
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... of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 334 2008 RDX Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in the information display... than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 333. Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very...
... of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 334 2008 RDX Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in the information display... than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 333. Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very...
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... engine that meets the HTO-06 standard can lead to a reduction in the engine compartment. 336 2008 RDX Always use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that display the HTO-06 standard on the... a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on top of synthetic motor oil. Failure to your warranty. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Your vehicle is a ... contributor to use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that requires the use oils that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Spilled oil could damage the engine. you do not spill. Pour in the...
... engine that meets the HTO-06 standard can lead to a reduction in the engine compartment. 336 2008 RDX Always use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that display the HTO-06 standard on the... a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on top of synthetic motor oil. Failure to your warranty. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Your vehicle is a ... contributor to use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that requires the use oils that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Spilled oil could damage the engine. you do not spill. Pour in the...
Owner's Manual
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HOT MARK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK FILL PLUG 3. If the level is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Do not mix with other transmission f luids. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is below the lower mark, remove the fill plug, ... back into the transmission securely as shown in damage to bring it could result in the illustration. it to add fluid, contact your dealer. 344 2008 RDX Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
HOT MARK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK FILL PLUG 3. If the level is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Do not mix with other transmission f luids. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is below the lower mark, remove the fill plug, ... back into the transmission securely as shown in damage to bring it could result in the illustration. it to add fluid, contact your dealer. 344 2008 RDX Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
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...it may feel no difference in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead, these codes are not set, the test cannot be completed. 382 2008 RDX It takes at least once. You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 406 ). If ... the cap will come on with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you have a problem. Those repairs may have recently refueled your vehicle's warranties. it can reduce your dealer as soon as you continue driving, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle, the indicator coming on could be ...
...it may feel no difference in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead, these codes are not set, the test cannot be completed. 382 2008 RDX It takes at least once. You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 406 ). If ... the cap will come on with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you have a problem. Those repairs may have recently refueled your vehicle's warranties. it can reduce your dealer as soon as you continue driving, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle, the indicator coming on could be ...
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... for licensing and insuring your dealer uses to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 394 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in bar code on the certification label. The easiest place to...
... for licensing and insuring your dealer uses to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 394 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in bar code on the certification label. The easiest place to...
Owner's Manual
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... intake, engine control, and fuel control. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from the rest of...It then controls how much air is in the exhaust system. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from your warranty manual for repairs. These three systems work together in the engine's exhaust to levels that come out... in reducing emissions to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 404 2008 RDX
... intake, engine control, and fuel control. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from the rest of...It then controls how much air is in the exhaust system. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from your warranty manual for repairs. These three systems work together in the engine's exhaust to levels that come out... in reducing emissions to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 404 2008 RDX
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Vehicles) ...412 Authorized Manuals ...413 Warranty and Client Relations 409 2008 RDX Main Menu Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information ...410 Warranty Coverages ...411 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Vehicles) ...412 Authorized Manuals ...413 Warranty and Client Relations 409 2008 RDX Main Menu Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information ...410 Warranty Coverages ...411 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
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... Acura accessories are conditional. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty provides Warranty and Client Relations covers your vehicle. Accessory Limited Warranty coverage for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 411 2008 RDX...
... Acura accessories are conditional. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty provides Warranty and Client Relations covers your vehicle. Accessory Limited Warranty coverage for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 411 2008 RDX...
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......312 Indicators ...66, 67, 312 Vehicle Storage ...368 Ventilation ...163, 164 VIN ...394 Viscosity, Oil...337 W WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...57 Warranty Coverages ...411 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...342 Operation ...112 Wheels ...359 Adjusting the Steering ...119 Alignment and Balance ...362 Wrench, Nut ...372 Windows... ...118 Windshield Cleaning ...112 Defroster ...163 Washers ...342 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ...356 Operation ...112 Worn Tires ...361 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...391 : U.S. only INDEX XI 2008 RDX
......312 Indicators ...66, 67, 312 Vehicle Storage ...368 Ventilation ...163, 164 VIN ...394 Viscosity, Oil...337 W WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...57 Warranty Coverages ...411 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...342 Operation ...112 Wheels ...359 Adjusting the Steering ...119 Alignment and Balance ...362 Wrench, Nut ...372 Windows... ...118 Windshield Cleaning ...112 Defroster ...163 Washers ...342 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ...356 Operation ...112 Worn Tires ...361 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...391 : U.S. only INDEX XI 2008 RDX