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These advantages come at some cost. For information on how to travel over if you make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. It allows you ... likely to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 405. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of vehicles. This means your vehicle correctly might result...
These advantages come at some cost. For information on how to travel over if you make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. It allows you ... likely to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 405. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of vehicles. This means your vehicle correctly might result...
Owner's Manual
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... not tightly closed. You will also hear a beep when you open indicator on . 12 2010 RDX When one or more doors are large enough and mature enough to the ON (II) position, and each condition. You will come on how to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed , the... ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on the multiinformation display to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will see the...
... not tightly closed. You will also hear a beep when you open indicator on . 12 2010 RDX When one or more doors are large enough and mature enough to the ON (II) position, and each condition. You will come on how to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed , the... ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on the multiinformation display to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will see the...
Owner's Manual
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you come to a stop. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to set them. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2010 RDX See pages 103 and 111 for how to the rear as far to lock...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you come to a stop. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to set them. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2010 RDX See pages 103 and 111 for how to the rear as far to lock...
Owner's Manual
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... is sitting in all seating positions. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is on the front passenger's seat (see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT... belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 RDX
... is sitting in all seating positions. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is on the front passenger's seat (see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT... belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have an emergency locking retractor. Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. CONTINUED 21 2010 RDX To fasten...
... the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have an emergency locking retractor. Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. CONTINUED 21 2010 RDX To fasten...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the seat....advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on whether sensors detect the occupant is latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to ...
... Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the seat....advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on whether sensors detect the occupant is latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to ...
Owner's Manual
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... floor mat behind it is automatically turned off indicator in the seat-back pocket. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can also cause the airbag to about 65 lbs or 29... is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat. 29 2010 RDX Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in this situation will work properly, do not do anything that objects placed...
... floor mat behind it is automatically turned off indicator in the seat-back pocket. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can also cause the airbag to about 65 lbs or 29... is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat. 29 2010 RDX Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in this situation will work properly, do not do anything that objects placed...
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... seat belt tensioner will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 31 2010 RDX
... seat belt tensioner will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 31 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... airbag has been automatically shut off . It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on at all, you should come on the multi-information display (see page 80). If it doesn't come on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Additional.... For example: ● You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on after the engine starts. This indicator alerts you drive. ● ● 32 2010 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multiinformation display (see page 80).
... airbag has been automatically shut off . It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on at all, you should come on the multi-information display (see page 80). If it doesn't come on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Additional.... For example: ● You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on after the engine starts. This indicator alerts you drive. ● ● 32 2010 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multiinformation display (see page 80).
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...in the seat-back pocket. Any object(s), such as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2010 RDX If the indicator comes on . If no objects on the front passenger's seat. Look for and remove: ● Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. Any items ...under the front passenger's seat. The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with an adult riding there, something may be automatically shut off...
...in the seat-back pocket. Any object(s), such as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2010 RDX If the indicator comes on . If no objects on the front passenger's seat. Look for and remove: ● Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. Any items ...under the front passenger's seat. The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with an adult riding there, something may be automatically shut off...
Owner's Manual
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Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models only Canadian models U.S. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. DASHBOARD U.S. models only SUN VISORS 58 2010 RDX If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models SUN VISOR U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models only Canadian models U.S. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. DASHBOARD U.S. models only SUN VISORS 58 2010 RDX If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models SUN VISOR U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
Owner's Manual
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If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on . For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display. 64 2010 RDX If you do not fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If either of you do...
If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on . For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display. 64 2010 RDX If you do not fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If either of you do...
Owner's Manual
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... shift to a potential problem with your front airbags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 32. CONTINUED 65 2010 RDX You will also see page 80). For more information, see page 466. For more information, see... page 465. For more information, see page 465. If it comes on at any other time, it is not being ...
... shift to a potential problem with your front airbags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 32. CONTINUED 65 2010 RDX You will also see page 80). For more information, see page 466. For more information, see... page 465. For more information, see page 465. If it comes on at any other time, it is not being ...
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... 80). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 32. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your dealer to the START (III) position. If it checked. If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you... . It will be disabled (see page 388. If this happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 124). 66 2010 RDX If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
... 80). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 32. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your dealer to the START (III) position. If it checked. If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you... . It will be disabled (see page 388. If this happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 124). 66 2010 RDX If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle checked by your dealer. You will sound, and you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2010 RDX If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see ..., see page 467. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on while driving, it comes on the multi-information display (see page 468. It comes on when you will also see page 79). If it can damage the brakes and tires. ...
...vehicle checked by your dealer. You will sound, and you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2010 RDX If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see ..., see page 467. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on while driving, it comes on the multi-information display (see page 468. It comes on when you will also see page 79). If it can damage the brakes and tires. ...
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. For more information, see page 80). Running out of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''FUEL... LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 395. LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch...
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. For more information, see page 80). Running out of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''FUEL... LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 395. LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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...you turn signals on along with the VSA system. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. Instruments and Controls 69 2010 RDX See page 300 for a few seconds when you have turned off the vehicle stability... assist (VSA) system. 2. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs...
...you turn signals on along with the VSA system. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. Instruments and Controls 69 2010 RDX See page 300 for a few seconds when you have turned off the vehicle stability... assist (VSA) system. 2. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 119. You will also sound when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR... information, see page 80). 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 . For more information, see page 294. 70 2010 RDX
... driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 119. You will also sound when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR... information, see page 80). 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 . For more information, see page 294. 70 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. You will also see page 79). For more information, see...road when it is too high. If two or more of your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX If this indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, ...
... a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. You will also see page 79). For more information, see...road when it is too high. If two or more of your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX If this indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, ...
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...page 74) to see the message (see page 393. Press the INFO button on the multi-information display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. If this indicator begins to flash for a... then stays on the multiinformation display. The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on . Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as...
...page 74) to see the message (see page 393. Press the INFO button on the multi-information display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. If this indicator begins to flash for a... then stays on the multiinformation display. The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on . Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as...