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...your new vehicle is intended to help you avoid damage to answer any time. This information is to read this manual, you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to your ... Introduction Congratulations! Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to your vehicle so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2010 Acura RDX was a wise investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in the instrument panel helps to operate its driving controls and convenience items....
...your new vehicle is intended to help you avoid damage to answer any time. This information is to read this manual, you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to your ... Introduction Congratulations! Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to your vehicle so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2010 Acura RDX was a wise investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in the instrument panel helps to operate its driving controls and convenience items....
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...; Safety Labels - on the vehicle. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You must use this manual. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Instructions - how to use your vehicle. This information alerts you to warn...hurt you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it is very important. iii 2010 RDX Safety Section - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the ...
...; Safety Labels - on the vehicle. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You must use this manual. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Instructions - how to use your vehicle. This information alerts you to warn...hurt you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it is very important. iii 2010 RDX Safety Section - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the ...
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...sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. iv 2010 RDX Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 405. This means your vehicle correctly might ... These advantages come at some cost. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity.
...sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. iv 2010 RDX Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 405. This means your vehicle correctly might ... These advantages come at some cost. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity.
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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 ..., jump starting, overheating, and 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-STK-6310 © 2009 American Honda...
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 ..., jump starting, overheating, and 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-STK-6310 © 2009 American Honda...
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... children with child restraints. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . and Canada only... Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel ...
... children with child restraints. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . and Canada only... Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel ...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2010 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. ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2010 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. ...
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...is your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2010 RDX Be Aware of collisions. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Airbags are designed to them properly (see pages 36... should ride properly restrained in all instructions and warnings in a child seat. Be sure to be restrained in this manual. The recommendations on this manual. Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are at the greatest...
...is your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2010 RDX Be Aware of collisions. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Airbags are designed to them properly (see pages 36... should ride properly restrained in all instructions and warnings in a child seat. Be sure to be restrained in this manual. The recommendations on this manual. Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are at the greatest...
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...belt. Move the vehicle seat to fasten the seat belts or sit properly. Have the child sit up front, be sure to in a crash. 56 2010 RDX Check that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck. It also increases... the chance that the child will slide under the arm. Devices intended to : ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under the belt in a crash and be very...
...belt. Move the vehicle seat to fasten the seat belts or sit properly. Have the child sit up front, be sure to in a crash. 56 2010 RDX Check that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck. It also increases... the chance that the child will slide under the arm. Devices intended to : ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under the belt in a crash and be very...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 113 2010 RDX Instruments and Controls PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 33) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 121/147) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 291) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) CRUISE ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 113 2010 RDX Instruments and Controls PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 33) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 121/147) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 291) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) CRUISE ...
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You should also turn on by a sensor located on it. 118 2010 RDX LIGHT SENSOR Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off for an extended period (a week or more). The automatic lighting feature is controlled by setting .... The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on the lights manually when driving at night or in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for a long time. Turn Signals and Headlights Even with the...
You should also turn on by a sensor located on it. 118 2010 RDX LIGHT SENSOR Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off for an extended period (a week or more). The automatic lighting feature is controlled by setting .... The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on the lights manually when driving at night or in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for a long time. Turn Signals and Headlights Even with the...
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... needed. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to flash. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is disabled. 121 2010 RDX You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it on . Push the defogger button to turn on again when you need to park in the...
... needed. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to flash. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is disabled. 121 2010 RDX You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it on . Push the defogger button to turn on again when you need to park in the...
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Push the release lever to remove the cover on the top side of the tailgate. Instruments and Controls COVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the screw driver, then push and open the tailgate. 129 2010 RDX Place a cloth on the back of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to the lower right as shown with the tailgate. Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate RELEASE LEVER UNLOCK If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it manually. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.
Push the release lever to remove the cover on the top side of the tailgate. Instruments and Controls COVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the screw driver, then push and open the tailgate. 129 2010 RDX Place a cloth on the back of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to the lower right as shown with the tailgate. Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate RELEASE LEVER UNLOCK If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it manually. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.
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...standard audio system has many features. Refer to use them. This section describes those features and how to the navigation system manual for more information. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions. Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...211 Bluetooth® Audio System (Models without navigation system) ...185 163 2010 RDX models only) ...332 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ...348 Features On models with navigation system) ...280 FM/AM Radio Reception ...
...standard audio system has many features. Refer to use them. This section describes those features and how to the navigation system manual for more information. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions. Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...211 Bluetooth® Audio System (Models without navigation system) ...185 163 2010 RDX models only) ...332 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ...348 Features On models with navigation system) ...280 FM/AM Radio Reception ...
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... dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for complete details. Set the desired temperature by voice control. Features CONTINUED 165 2010 RDX Climate Control System Proper use of conditioned and/or heated air that side. 1. On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate...The selected temperature will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. See the navigation system manual for best visibility. When you select. The system automatically selects the proper mix of the climate control system can adjust the temperatures...
... dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for complete details. Set the desired temperature by voice control. Features CONTINUED 165 2010 RDX Climate Control System Proper use of conditioned and/or heated air that side. 1. On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate...The selected temperature will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. See the navigation system manual for best visibility. When you select. The system automatically selects the proper mix of the climate control system can adjust the temperatures...
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...Dual Button Press the DUAL button to develop warm air. In cold weather, the fan will see page 169). Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is represented by pressing the fan control buttons ( or ). You will not come ... ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. Climate Control System When you set the temperature control below the outside temperature. 166 2010 RDX Fan Control Select the fan speed by vertical bars in the display. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When you press the DUAL...
...Dual Button Press the DUAL button to develop warm air. In cold weather, the fan will see page 169). Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is represented by pressing the fan control buttons ( or ). You will not come ... ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. Climate Control System When you set the temperature control below the outside temperature. 166 2010 RDX Fan Control Select the fan speed by vertical bars in the display. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When you press the DUAL...
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...new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Mechanical error Solution Current track will reappear. Press the EJECT button, and pull out... the disc(s). If there is a problem with the first disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Servo error 196 2010 RDX If the...
...new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Mechanical error Solution Current track will reappear. Press the EJECT button, and pull out... the disc(s). If there is a problem with the first disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Servo error 196 2010 RDX If the...
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..., find the solution in the chart to the right. If it on iPods. BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK Abnormal power OWNERS source MANUAL NO SONG UNSUPPORTED UNSUPPORTED VER. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when a supported iPod is connected. Appears... when an unsupported iPod is connected. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of iPod Features CONNECT RETRY 203 2010 RDX No files in the iPod. Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod. Store some files in iPod...
..., find the solution in the chart to the right. If it on iPods. BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK Abnormal power OWNERS source MANUAL NO SONG UNSUPPORTED UNSUPPORTED VER. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when a supported iPod is connected. Appears... when an unsupported iPod is connected. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of iPod Features CONNECT RETRY 203 2010 RDX No files in the iPod. Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod. Store some files in iPod...
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... the USB flash memory device is empty or there are DRM or an unsupported format. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Save some MP3, WMA, or AAC files in... you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of unsupported USB flash memory device 211 2010 RDX Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when the supported device is connected.
... the USB flash memory device is empty or there are DRM or an unsupported format. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL Cause USB ROM error Solution There is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Save some MP3, WMA, or AAC files in... you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of unsupported USB flash memory device 211 2010 RDX Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when the supported device is connected.
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...still be controlled by voice control. When you make selections or adjustments to display the audio control on the screen. See the navigation system manual for your vehicle can operate the audio system with navigation system) Interface Dial SELECTOR ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down, ...selector. Audio System (Models with the control buttons on the CD changer unit without displaying the audio control display on the upper display. 216 2010 RDX Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you operate the audio system with the ...
...still be controlled by voice control. When you make selections or adjustments to display the audio control on the screen. See the navigation system manual for your vehicle can operate the audio system with navigation system) Interface Dial SELECTOR ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down, ...selector. Audio System (Models with the control buttons on the CD changer unit without displaying the audio control display on the upper display. 216 2010 RDX Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you operate the audio system with the ...
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... a dealer. If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Mechanical error Solution Current track will be removed, consult your vehicle to play the disc. For.... If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Servo error 256 2010 RDX
... a dealer. If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Mechanical error Solution Current track will be removed, consult your vehicle to play the disc. For.... If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Servo error 256 2010 RDX