Owner's Manual
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...steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...351 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...371 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ......fuses) ...453 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...477 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 2010 RDX and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...493 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-...
...steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...351 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...371 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ......fuses) ...453 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...477 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 2010 RDX and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...493 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-...
Owner's Manual
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...dashboard and steering column. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Driving The proper way to tow a trailer. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S....to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to protect children with child restraints. ...
...dashboard and steering column. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Driving The proper way to tow a trailer. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S....to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to protect children with child restraints. ...
Owner's Manual
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Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2010 RDX If your could be very seriously injured in a crash. ● Passengers should never use the same seat belt. A passenger who is moving. If a side airbag ... thrown against other hard object attached on or near a door. Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of the vehicle, against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place...
Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2010 RDX If your could be very seriously injured in a crash. ● Passengers should never use the same seat belt. A passenger who is moving. If a side airbag ... thrown against other hard object attached on or near a door. Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of the vehicle, against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place...
Owner's Manual
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..., because the occupant would be needed to children or small statured adults who ride in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR ● Failure to work properly: ● Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. The driver's advanced front airbag... force, regardless of the severity of this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the seat. If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not.
..., because the occupant would be needed to children or small statured adults who ride in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR ● Failure to work properly: ● Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. The driver's advanced front airbag... force, regardless of the severity of this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the seat. If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not.
Owner's Manual
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...turn the passenger's front airbag off indicator in the center of the front passenger's seat. 29 2010 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a...forcibly back against the folded rear seat. If it . However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight ... their feet under the seat. Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on (see page 438). Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the...
...turn the passenger's front airbag off indicator in the center of the front passenger's seat. 29 2010 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a...forcibly back against the folded rear seat. If it . However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight ... their feet under the seat. Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on (see page 438). Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the...
Owner's Manual
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...maker's instructions. Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety Rigid type Flexible type TETHER STRAP 3. Place the child seat on the cargo area floor (see page 135), then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back,...compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Whatever type you have a rigid-type connector as shown above . CONTINUED 47 2010 RDX Lift the head restraint (see page 160). 6. Some LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the ...
...maker's instructions. Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety Rigid type Flexible type TETHER STRAP 3. Place the child seat on the cargo area floor (see page 135), then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back,...compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Whatever type you have a rigid-type connector as shown above . CONTINUED 47 2010 RDX Lift the head restraint (see page 160). 6. Some LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the ...
Owner's Manual
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... TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2010 RDX Attach the tether strap hook to secure the child seat. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that... the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. 8. Make sure the removed head restraint is secure. When you install the child seat in the cargo area. Remove the head restraint (see page 136). Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is removed.
... TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2010 RDX Attach the tether strap hook to secure the child seat. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that... the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. 8. Make sure the removed head restraint is secure. When you install the child seat in the cargo area. Remove the head restraint (see page 136). Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is removed.
Owner's Manual
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... long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 52 2010 RDX When you install the child seat in the cargo area. Remove the cargo area cover, and place it on the cargo area floor (see page 160). 3. Tighten the strap according to the anchor, making sure the tether...
... long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 52 2010 RDX When you install the child seat in the cargo area. Remove the cargo area cover, and place it on the cargo area floor (see page 160). 3. Tighten the strap according to the anchor, making sure the tether...
Owner's Manual
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...Memory System ...Parking Brake ...Interior Lights ...Ceiling Lights ...Individual Map Lights ...Courtesy Lights ...Cargo Area Light...Interior Convenience Items ...Glove Box ...Front Door Pockets...Beverage Holders ...Accessory Power Sockets ...Sun Visor ......Vanity Mirror ...Console Compartment ...Cargo Area Cover ...146 146 147 147 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 Instrument Panel ...63 ... 155 156 157 157 158 158 160 61 2010 RDX All the essential controls are within easy reach.
...Memory System ...Parking Brake ...Interior Lights ...Ceiling Lights ...Individual Map Lights ...Courtesy Lights ...Cargo Area Light...Interior Convenience Items ...Glove Box ...Front Door Pockets...Beverage Holders ...Accessory Power Sockets ...Sun Visor ......Vanity Mirror ...Console Compartment ...Cargo Area Cover ...146 146 147 147 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 Instrument Panel ...63 ... 155 156 157 157 158 158 160 61 2010 RDX All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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Each side folds down to give more cargo room. The lid of the rear seat. Pivot it down separately. A beverage holder is in the armrest. 138 2010 RDX Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back. Make sure there are no items on the floor before folding down the seats. The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the console compartment can still carry a passenger in the rear seat. So you can be folded down to use it. Seats Armrests Front Rear Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-backs can be used as an armrest.
Each side folds down to give more cargo room. The lid of the rear seat. Pivot it down separately. A beverage holder is in the armrest. 138 2010 RDX Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back. Make sure there are no items on the floor before folding down the seats. The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the console compartment can still carry a passenger in the rear seat. So you can be folded down to use it. Seats Armrests Front Rear Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-backs can be used as an armrest.
Owner's Manual
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... seat cushion, then place the rear of the seat cushion at the base of the passenger's front airbag. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2010 RDX Lower the front of the rear seat-backs. Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all items in the... cargo area are positioned in front of the seat cushion until it is latched. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. To return the seat ...
... seat cushion, then place the rear of the seat cushion at the base of the passenger's front airbag. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2010 RDX Lower the front of the rear seat-backs. Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all items in the... cargo area are positioned in front of the seat cushion until it is latched. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. To return the seat ...
Owner's Manual
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Unlock the driver's door. You can adjust their brightness by turning the select/reset knob on when you : ● Cargo Area Light Instruments and Controls Open any door. The cargo area light has a two position switch. In the OFF (right) position, the light does not come on. In addition to ...closed tightly, the light fades out in the ceiling console come on when the parking lights are turned on when you open the tailgate. 153 2010 RDX Interior Lights Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in the ignition switch. Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in each front door comes on . ...
Unlock the driver's door. You can adjust their brightness by turning the select/reset knob on when you : ● Cargo Area Light Instruments and Controls Open any door. The cargo area light has a two position switch. In the OFF (right) position, the light does not come on. In addition to ...closed tightly, the light fades out in the ceiling console come on when the parking lights are turned on when you open the tailgate. 153 2010 RDX Interior Lights Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in the ignition switch. Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in each front door comes on . ...
Owner's Manual
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Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET CARGO AREA COVER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX 154 2010 RDX
Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET CARGO AREA COVER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX 154 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm) To remove it straight out. 160 2010 RDX Open the tailgate. Make sure you use both hands to give you more cargo space. 1. Lift and pull the rear edge of the cargo area cover slightly to unlock it from the hanger bars, then remove it : Your...around the vehicle during a crash. Remove the hook from falling accidentally. 2. Do not put any items on the tailgate. Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover HOOK TAB CARGO AREA COVER HANGER BAR When you store a large item like a briefcase, lift the shelves up to conceal your view and be removed ...
... in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm) To remove it straight out. 160 2010 RDX Open the tailgate. Make sure you use both hands to give you more cargo space. 1. Lift and pull the rear edge of the cargo area cover slightly to unlock it from the hanger bars, then remove it : Your...around the vehicle during a crash. Remove the hook from falling accidentally. 2. Do not put any items on the tailgate. Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover HOOK TAB CARGO AREA COVER HANGER BAR When you store a large item like a briefcase, lift the shelves up to conceal your view and be removed ...
Owner's Manual
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Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 3. Make sure the cargo area cover is securely placed so it will not move while you are driving. Reverse this procedure to install the cargo area cover. 161 2010 RDX Place the cargo area cover on the cargo area floor.
Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 3. Make sure the cargo area cover is securely placed so it will not move while you are driving. Reverse this procedure to install the cargo area cover. 161 2010 RDX Place the cargo area cover on the cargo area floor.
Owner's Manual
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... Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...352 352 353 353 354 355 356 357 358 362 364 Before Driving 351 2010 RDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids.
... Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...352 352 353 353 354 355 356 357 358 362 364 Before Driving 351 2010 RDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids.
Owner's Manual
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Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. 364 2010 RDX Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: ● DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET CARGO HOOKS CENTER POCKET Glove box Front door pockets Door lining pockets Seat-back pockets Center pocket Console compartment Cargo area, including the rear seats...
Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. 364 2010 RDX Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: ● DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET CARGO HOOKS CENTER POCKET Glove box Front door pockets Door lining pockets Seat-back pockets Center pocket Console compartment Cargo area, including the rear seats...
Owner's Manual
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... never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's placard. 2. passengers in this manual. 365 2010 RDX Locate the statement ''The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5╳150)=650 lbs.) CONTINUED Before Driving Overloading or improper ...of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can be hurt or killed. This ...
... never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's placard. 2. passengers in this manual. 365 2010 RDX Locate the statement ''The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5╳150)=650 lbs.) CONTINUED Before Driving Overloading or improper ...of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can be hurt or killed. This ...
Owner's Manual
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Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 366 2010 RDX Consult this manual to your vehicle. Max Load Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Example 1 (870 lbs) Max Load (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Passenger Weight (570 lbs) Cargo Weight Example 2 (870 lbs) Max Load (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Passenger Weight (270...
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 366 2010 RDX Consult this manual to your vehicle. Max Load Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Example 1 (870 lbs) Max Load (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Passenger Weight (570 lbs) Cargo Weight Example 2 (870 lbs) Max Load (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Passenger Weight (270...
Owner's Manual
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...Store or secure all items that could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop . Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on top of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or ...about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop. CONTINUED 367 2010 RDX If it is higher, it could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop . Also, keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows. Keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows. If you fold the ...
...Store or secure all items that could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop . Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on top of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or ...about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop. CONTINUED 367 2010 RDX If it is higher, it could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop . Also, keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows. Keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows. If you fold the ...