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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 RDX Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 69)...SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P. 32, 65) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 32, 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P. 67, 467) SH-AWD INDICATORꭧ (P. 70) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 465) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 465) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 72...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 RDX Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 69)...SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P. 32, 65) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 32, 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P. 67, 467) SH-AWD INDICATORꭧ (P. 70) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 465) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 465) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 72...
Owner's Manual
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... multi-information display (see page 80). It comes on when the light switch is in the SH-AWD system. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning... off the light switch, this indicator comes on . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn on when the security ... will also see page 385. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on . Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page...
... multi-information display (see page 80). It comes on when the light switch is in the SH-AWD system. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning... off the light switch, this indicator comes on . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn on when the security ... will also see page 385. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on . Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page...
Owner's Manual
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... the side of your vehicle to a dealer to the system. If it comes on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. You will also see page 79). CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on while driving, it checked. If the indicator does not go out... temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display (see page 392). Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
... the side of your vehicle to a dealer to the system. If it comes on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. You will also see page 79). CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on while driving, it checked. If the indicator does not go out... temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display (see page 392). Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
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model is shown. (SH-AWD model only) IGNITION ON Instruments and Controls Press the SEL/ RESET Button Press the INFO (▲/▼) Button IGNITION OFF CONTINUED 75 2010 RDX Multi-Information Display U.S.
model is shown. (SH-AWD model only) IGNITION ON Instruments and Controls Press the SEL/ RESET Button Press the INFO (▲/▼) Button IGNITION OFF CONTINUED 75 2010 RDX Multi-Information Display U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. See page 463 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor On SH-AWD models This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to... ''H (Hot)'' mark of the gauge. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2010 RDX For more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. If one or more information, see page 392. In severe driving ...
... You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. See page 463 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor On SH-AWD models This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to... ''H (Hot)'' mark of the gauge. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2010 RDX For more tire pressure are compatible with this monitor. If one or more information, see page 392. In severe driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...372 Preparing to Drive ...373 Starting the Engine ...374 Automatic Transmission ...376 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...380 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...384 Parking ...386 Braking System ...387 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...388 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...390 Vehicle Stability Assist (...VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...395 Towing a Trailer...397 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...405 Driving 371 2010 RDX Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway.
...372 Preparing to Drive ...373 Starting the Engine ...374 Automatic Transmission ...376 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...380 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...384 Parking ...386 Braking System ...387 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...388 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...390 Vehicle Stability Assist (...VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...395 Towing a Trailer...397 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...405 Driving 371 2010 RDX Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway.
Owner's Manual
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Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that allows you to the other... types of gravity. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2010 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. See page 405 for off the ground, it...
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that allows you to the other... types of gravity. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 372 2010 RDX Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. See page 405 for off the ground, it...
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... own torque indicator. 384 2010 RDX The following shift points are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to the driving conditions. Starting in second gear helps to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h) TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on a slippery...
... own torque indicator. 384 2010 RDX The following shift points are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to the driving conditions. Starting in second gear helps to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h) TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on a slippery...
Owner's Manual
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... have the advantages of torque distributed to the side of torque. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Each torque indicator is displayed as possible. 385 2010 RDX When there is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as cruising on level roads at ...out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a bar graph divided into 5 segments. The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it indicates the ...
... have the advantages of torque distributed to the side of torque. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Each torque indicator is displayed as possible. 385 2010 RDX When there is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as cruising on level roads at ...out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a bar graph divided into 5 segments. The monitor will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it indicates the ...
Owner's Manual
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... on pavement. Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be seriously injured or killed. ● Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Wherever you drive, make sure you decide to follow all precautions and recommendations. ● Improperly operating this vehicle on pavement....conditions permit. Be sure to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits. ● Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 405 2010 RDX But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all instructions and guidelines in this owner's manual.
... on pavement. Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be seriously injured or killed. ● Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Wherever you drive, make sure you decide to follow all precautions and recommendations. ● Improperly operating this vehicle on pavement....conditions permit. Be sure to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits. ● Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 405 2010 RDX But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all instructions and guidelines in this owner's manual.
Owner's Manual
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...components of the wheel bearings. HIGH'' message on the instrument panel will also see page 80). Driving 407 2010 RDX The SH-AWD indicator on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Make sure it carefully before going ahead. The water can also wash the grease out of ... someone else. You will blink to indicate the rear differential temperature is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. The SH-AWD indicator goes off the jack and hurt you spin the wheels excessively trying to cool down. If you are not sure of action. Driving...
...components of the wheel bearings. HIGH'' message on the instrument panel will also see page 80). Driving 407 2010 RDX The SH-AWD indicator on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Make sure it carefully before going ahead. The water can also wash the grease out of ... someone else. You will blink to indicate the rear differential temperature is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. The SH-AWD indicator goes off the jack and hurt you spin the wheels excessively trying to cool down. If you are not sure of action. Driving...
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... Radio HAC Daytime Running Light FR Wiper STS Taking Care of the Unexpected No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Amps. 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 10A Circuits Protected Power Window / SH-AWDꬕ Fuel Pump ACG ABS/VSA Heated Seat FR Fog Lights Driver's Power Seat Lumbar Support RR Wiper No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15... A Circuits Protected OPDS Meter SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small Lights (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) Right Headlight Low Left Headlight Low ꭧ: SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 473 2010 RDX
... Radio HAC Daytime Running Light FR Wiper STS Taking Care of the Unexpected No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Amps. 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 10A Circuits Protected Power Window / SH-AWDꬕ Fuel Pump ACG ABS/VSA Heated Seat FR Fog Lights Driver's Power Seat Lumbar Support RR Wiper No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15... A Circuits Protected OPDS Meter SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small Lights (Interior) Small Lights (Exterior) Right Headlight Low Left Headlight Low ꭧ: SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 473 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 40 A 20 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30A 30A 40A 15A Main Fuse SH-AWDꬕ Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor ... Electric Vacuum Pump IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY ꭧ: On SH-AWD models only Secondary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 20A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power seat Reclining 474 2010 RDX Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No.
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 A 30 A 80 A 50 A 40 A 20 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30A 30A 40A 15A Main Fuse SH-AWDꬕ Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor ... Electric Vacuum Pump IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up SECONDARY ꭧ: On SH-AWD models only Secondary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 20A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power seat Reclining 474 2010 RDX Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No.
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... the drive system. The rear tires remain on the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. CONTINUED 475 2010 RDX Any other method of a truck. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle. Press on the...just a rope or chain. When you can safely tow your vehicle is required. (Execpt SH-AWD models) There are two ways to transport your vehicle. If, due to N. Turn off the ground. It is... very dangerous. (On SH-AWD models) The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them off the engine. Move the ...
... the drive system. The rear tires remain on the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. CONTINUED 475 2010 RDX Any other method of a truck. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle. Press on the...just a rope or chain. When you can safely tow your vehicle is required. (Execpt SH-AWD models) There are two ways to transport your vehicle. If, due to N. Turn off the ground. It is... very dangerous. (On SH-AWD models) The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them off the engine. Move the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Pressure/ TPMS ...71, 390 Maintenance Minder ...411 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...65, 466 Passenger Airbag Off ...33 Seat Belt Reminder ...20, 64 Security System ...70 SH-AWD® ...70 Side Airbag Off ...32, 66 SRS ...32, 65 System Message ...72 TPMS/Tire Pressure Monitor ...71, 390 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...69... Installing a Child Seat ...45 Instrument Panel ...63 Instrument Panel Brightness ...120 Instruments and Controls ...61 Intercooler ...439 Interface Dial ...216 Interior Lights ...151 CONTINUED INDEX V 2010 RDX
... Pressure/ TPMS ...71, 390 Maintenance Minder ...411 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...65, 466 Passenger Airbag Off ...33 Seat Belt Reminder ...20, 64 Security System ...70 SH-AWD® ...70 Side Airbag Off ...32, 66 SRS ...32, 65 System Message ...72 TPMS/Tire Pressure Monitor ...71, 390 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...69... Installing a Child Seat ...45 Instrument Panel ...63 Instrument Panel Brightness ...120 Instruments and Controls ...61 Intercooler ...439 Interface Dial ...216 Interior Lights ...151 CONTINUED INDEX V 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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Index Service Intervals ...411 Service Station Procedures ...353 Setting the Clock ...293 SH-AWD® ...384 Indicator ...70 Torque Distribution Monitor ...384 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...376 Shift Lock Release ...379 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...376......289, 300 Position Memory ...148 Stereo Sound System ...172, 216 Storing Your Vehicle ...452 Sun Visor ...157 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...384 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 24 Servicing ...34 SRS Indicator ...32, 65 System Components ...24 System Messages ...79 T Tachometer ...73 Tailgate...
Index Service Intervals ...411 Service Station Procedures ...353 Setting the Clock ...293 SH-AWD® ...384 Indicator ...70 Torque Distribution Monitor ...384 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...376 Shift Lock Release ...379 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...376......289, 300 Position Memory ...148 Stereo Sound System ...172, 216 Storing Your Vehicle ...452 Sun Visor ...157 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...384 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 24 Servicing ...34 SRS Indicator ...32, 65 System Components ...24 System Messages ...79 T Tachometer ...73 Tailgate...
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... (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Avoid driving with SH-AWD Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2010 RDX Do not use Mobil 1® 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Always use ATF (see page...
... (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Avoid driving with SH-AWD Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2010 RDX Do not use Mobil 1® 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Always use ATF (see page...