Owner's Manual
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... Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-STK-6310 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
... Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-STK-6310 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your warranty manual for maintenance service. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX...
... start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your warranty manual for maintenance service. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX...
Owner's Manual
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... CONSOLEꭧ3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 146) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 164) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P. 142) AUDIO SYSTEMꭧ2 (P. 216) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 73) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 148) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 355) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE USB ADAPTER CABLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 353) (P. 150) ACCESSORY...
... CONSOLEꭧ3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 146) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 164) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P. 142) AUDIO SYSTEMꭧ2 (P. 216) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 73) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 148) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 355) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE USB ADAPTER CABLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 353) (P. 150) ACCESSORY...
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...RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) Vehicle with navigation system. HORNꭧ1 MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P. 74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 300) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ CENTER...
...RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) Vehicle with navigation system. HORNꭧ1 MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P. 74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 300) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ CENTER...
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... part. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. (8) (7) (10) (6) (3) (4) (9) (6) (1) (11) (8) (5) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners However, you and your passengers can't take an active role in the correct position and always wear your passengers. 8 2010 RDX These include...
... part. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. (8) (7) (10) (6) (3) (4) (9) (6) (1) (11) (8) (5) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners However, you and your passengers can't take an active role in the correct position and always wear your passengers. 8 2010 RDX These include...
Owner's Manual
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... chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. When properly worn, seat belts: ● Help keep you wear it properly. 9 2010 RDX In addition, most cases, seat belts can take advantage of serious injury or death in almost every type of the vehicle. But in every crash. Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you from being thrown against...
... chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. When properly worn, seat belts: ● Help keep you wear it properly. 9 2010 RDX In addition, most cases, seat belts can take advantage of serious injury or death in almost every type of the vehicle. But in every crash. Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you from being thrown against...
Owner's Manual
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Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is automatically turned off. This includes: ● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety ● If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of an infant or small child (up to be turned off. To ensure that...
Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is automatically turned off. This includes: ● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety ● If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of an infant or small child (up to be turned off. To ensure that...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn Signals and Headlights ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Rear Window Defogger ...Hazard Warning Button ...Steering Wheel Adjustments ...Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System ...Ignition Switch ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Childproof Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Remote Transmitter ...Seats ...Front Seat Power Adjustments ...Head Restraints...Armrests ...Folding the Rear Seats Down ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...116 120 121 121 122 122 124 125 126 126 127 128 130 134 134 135 138 138 141 142 144 Mirrors ...Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ...Heated...
...Turn Signals and Headlights ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Rear Window Defogger ...Hazard Warning Button ...Steering Wheel Adjustments ...Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System ...Ignition Switch ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Childproof Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Remote Transmitter ...Seats ...Front Seat Power Adjustments ...Head Restraints...Armrests ...Folding the Rear Seats Down ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...116 120 121 121 122 122 124 125 126 126 127 128 130 134 134 135 138 138 141 142 144 Mirrors ...Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ...Heated...
Owner's Manual
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... the fuel tank. FUEL A reset condition on the multiinformation display (see page 93). When you turn the ignition switch to page 411 for Canadian models. FUEL A/B This shows your instant fuel economy. Multi-Information Display Maintenance Minder The multi-information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is also reset. MPG (U.S. This distance is also reset. When the battery...
... the fuel tank. FUEL A reset condition on the multiinformation display (see page 93). When you turn the ignition switch to page 411 for Canadian models. FUEL A/B This shows your instant fuel economy. Multi-Information Display Maintenance Minder The multi-information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is also reset. MPG (U.S. This distance is also reset. When the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ CENTER DISPLAYꭧ2 (P. 172) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK HORNꭧ1 BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL MULTI-INFORMATION ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) BUTTONS (P. 74) Vehicle with navigation system. Instruments and...
... the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ CENTER DISPLAYꭧ2 (P. 172) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK HORNꭧ1 BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL MULTI-INFORMATION ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) BUTTONS (P. 74) Vehicle with navigation system. Instruments and...
Owner's Manual
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... you release the switch. Instruments and Controls 1. OFF 3. The wiper operates intermittently. 115 2010 RDX When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. The rear window wiper makes one more sweep after you turn the wiper switch to spray the rear window washer. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. Rear Window Washer Only - Rotate the switch counterclockwise from OFF to its parked...
... you release the switch. Instruments and Controls 1. OFF 3. The wiper operates intermittently. 115 2010 RDX When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. The rear window wiper makes one more sweep after you turn the wiper switch to spray the rear window washer. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. Rear Window Washer Only - Rotate the switch counterclockwise from OFF to its parked...
Owner's Manual
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.... Parking and interior lights 4. Headlights on and turn . Headlights - Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Fog lights off 9. Flash high beams 8. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. To signal a lane change, push lightly on if you release it . The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door...
.... Parking and interior lights 4. Headlights on and turn . Headlights - Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Fog lights off 9. Flash high beams 8. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. To signal a lane change, push lightly on if you release it . The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door...
Owner's Manual
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... the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Features Make sure that are compatible with the system. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. ꭧ: If an iPod, USB flash memory device, or audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack was selected at 1-888-528-7876. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® Audio...
... the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Features Make sure that are compatible with the system. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. ꭧ: If an iPod, USB flash memory device, or audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack was selected at 1-888-528-7876. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® Audio...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel repeatedly to another audio mode. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Select any other audio mode by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to AUX jack, pressing the CD/AUX button also changes a mode. Switching to select another mode pauses the music playing from your phone. Features 215 2010 RDX...
... the steering wheel repeatedly to another audio mode. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Select any other audio mode by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to AUX jack, pressing the CD/AUX button also changes a mode. Switching to select another mode pauses the music playing from your phone. Features 215 2010 RDX...
Owner's Manual
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... is loaded), on the audio control panel or press the mode button on the steering wheel. Turn the knob to your phone. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) To change sound settings To switch to HFL mode To turn off the Bluetooth® Audio mode If you receive a call , press the HFL Back button to go back to the Bluetooth® Audio mode. Features CONTINUED 285 2010 RDX
... is loaded), on the audio control panel or press the mode button on the steering wheel. Turn the knob to your phone. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) To change sound settings To switch to HFL mode To turn off the Bluetooth® Audio mode If you receive a call , press the HFL Back button to go back to the Bluetooth® Audio mode. Features CONTINUED 285 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...do not have a compatible data service available. To make a call, your Bluetooth® compatible phone must be inside the vehicle (see page 313). To use this button to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about ...Access the Owner Link website to call Acura Client Services at one time. This gives you . 336 2010 RDX When you purchased your message preferences for service two times within a 14-month period, AcuraLink will reset to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. models only) Delete...
...do not have a compatible data service available. To make a call, your Bluetooth® compatible phone must be inside the vehicle (see page 313). To use this button to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about ...Access the Owner Link website to call Acura Client Services at one time. This gives you . 336 2010 RDX When you purchased your message preferences for service two times within a 14-month period, AcuraLink will reset to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. models only) Delete...
Owner's Manual
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... Exhaust Emissions Controls ...488 Exhaust Fumes ...57 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...18 F Fan, Interior ...166 Features ...163 Filters Dust and Pollen ...439 Oil ...422 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...121 Flat Tire, Changing a ...455 Floor Mats ...438 Fluids Automatic Transmission ...427 Brake ...429 Location ...419 Power Steering ...430 Windshield Washer ...426 FM/AM Radio Reception ...287 Fog Lights ...119 Folding the Rear Seats Down ...138 Four-way Flashers ...121 Front Airbags ...10, 26 Front Door Pockets ...155 Front Seat Heaters...
... Exhaust Emissions Controls ...488 Exhaust Fumes ...57 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...18 F Fan, Interior ...166 Features ...163 Filters Dust and Pollen ...439 Oil ...422 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...121 Flat Tire, Changing a ...455 Floor Mats ...438 Fluids Automatic Transmission ...427 Brake ...429 Location ...419 Power Steering ...430 Windshield Washer ...426 FM/AM Radio Reception ...287 Fog Lights ...119 Folding the Rear Seats Down ...138 Four-way Flashers ...121 Front Airbags ...10, 26 Front Door Pockets ...155 Front Seat Heaters...
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... ...138 Rear Window Defogger ...121 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...115 Rearview Mirror ...146 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ...348 Reclining the Seat Backs ...134 Refueling ...353 Reminder Indicators ...64 Remote Audio Controls ...289 Remote Transmitter ...130 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...439 Engine Oil and Filter ...422 Fuses ...469 Light Bulbs ...431 Schedule ...418 Spark Plugs ...480 Tires ...447 Wiper Blades ...440 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) ...496 Safety Features ...8 Airbags ...10, 24 Door Locks ...12...
... ...138 Rear Window Defogger ...121 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...115 Rearview Mirror ...146 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ...348 Reclining the Seat Backs ...134 Refueling ...353 Reminder Indicators ...64 Remote Audio Controls ...289 Remote Transmitter ...130 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...439 Engine Oil and Filter ...422 Fuses ...469 Light Bulbs ...431 Schedule ...418 Spark Plugs ...480 Tires ...447 Wiper Blades ...440 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) ...496 Safety Features ...8 Airbags ...10, 24 Door Locks ...12...
Owner's Manual
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... Curtain Airbags Work ...31 START (Ignition Key Position) ...125 Starting the Engine ...374 Auto Control Mode ...375 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...374 With a Dead Battery ...461 State Emissions Testing ...490 Steam Coming from Engine ...463 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...122 Anti-theft Column Lock ...125 Buttons ...289, 300 Position Memory ...148 Stereo Sound System ...172, 216 Storing Your Vehicle ...452 Sun Visor ...157 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD...
... Curtain Airbags Work ...31 START (Ignition Key Position) ...125 Starting the Engine ...374 Auto Control Mode ...375 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...374 With a Dead Battery ...461 State Emissions Testing ...490 Steam Coming from Engine ...463 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...122 Anti-theft Column Lock ...125 Buttons ...289, 300 Position Memory ...148 Stereo Sound System ...172, 216 Storing Your Vehicle ...452 Sun Visor ...157 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD...
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... ...485 Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...427 Fluid Selection ...427 Identification Number ...478 Shifting the Automatic ...376 Treadwear ...482 Trip Meter ...76 Turbo Boost Meter ...73 Turn Signals ...69 Turn Signals and Headlights ...116 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the Unexpected ...453 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) ...482 Unleaded Gasoline ...352 X 2010 RDX Vehicles) ...482 Emissions Control Systems ...487 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...489 Tire Labeling ...484 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... ...485 Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...427 Fluid Selection ...427 Identification Number ...478 Shifting the Automatic ...376 Treadwear ...482 Trip Meter ...76 Turbo Boost Meter ...73 Turn Signals ...69 Turn Signals and Headlights ...116 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the Unexpected ...453 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) ...482 Unleaded Gasoline ...352 X 2010 RDX Vehicles) ...482 Emissions Control Systems ...487 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...489 Tire Labeling ...484 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...