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... confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2010 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. These devices record front...
... confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2010 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. These devices record front...
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... come at some cost. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2010 RDX 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. Because your... passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier....
... come at some cost. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2010 RDX 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. Because your... passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier....
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... to contact us for any reason. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle. Technical Information ... luggage and other convenience features. Taking Care of the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Driving The proper way to operate the...
... to contact us for any reason. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle. Technical Information ... luggage and other convenience features. Taking Care of the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 RDX and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Driving The proper way to operate the...
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Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from ... Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you can also occur at lower speeds. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2010 RDX To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can decide when it...
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from ... Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you can also occur at lower speeds. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2010 RDX To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can decide when it...
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... dealer should be replaced as soon as possible. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check ... easily. Any belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 438). Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage ...automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning...not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. See your dealer. Additional Information About Your ...
... dealer should be replaced as soon as possible. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check ... easily. Any belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 438). Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage ...automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning...not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. See your dealer. Additional Information About Your ...
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... in case your head and chest. Additional Information About Your Airbags ● An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2010 RDX An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33). ● ●...
... in case your head and chest. Additional Information About Your Airbags ● An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2010 RDX An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33). ● ●...
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... stages that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. This is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. CONTINUED 27 2010 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one stage...
... stages that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. This is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. CONTINUED 27 2010 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one stage...
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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. If there... Information About Your Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. If the occupant's belt is a problem with this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.
...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. If there... Information About Your Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. If the occupant's belt is a problem with this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.
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...see page 66). This indicator alerts you drive. ● ● 32 2010 RDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. If the indicator stays on ..., the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If the indicator comes on at all, you should have the system checked. For example: ● You... that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off . This tells you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. When you turn the...
...see page 66). This indicator alerts you drive. ● ● 32 2010 RDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. If the indicator stays on ..., the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If the indicator comes on at all, you should have the system checked. For example: ● You... that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off . This tells you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. When you turn the...
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... no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. Any items under the front passenger's seat. If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on... on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2010 RDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off.
... no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. Any items under the front passenger's seat. If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on... on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2010 RDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off.
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... soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34 2010 RDX Take your vehicle to a problem. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop...
... soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34 2010 RDX Take your vehicle to a problem. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop...
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..., see page 465. This indicator will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. CONTINUED 65 2010 RDX Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is not being charged, ...side of the automatic transmission fluid. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with your front airbags. For more information, see page 466. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine ...
..., see page 465. This indicator will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. CONTINUED 65 2010 RDX Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is not being charged, ...side of the automatic transmission fluid. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with your front airbags. For more information, see page 466. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine ...
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It will be disabled (see page 124). 66 2010 RDX Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other time, it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, ... the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS.
It will be disabled (see page 124). 66 2010 RDX Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other time, it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, ... the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS.
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...or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 79). Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is... to the ON (II) position and goes off after you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2010 RDX U.S. You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi...
...or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 79). Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is... to the ON (II) position and goes off after you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2010 RDX U.S. You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi...
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...it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2010 RDX For more information, see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. Avoid driving with the VSA system. gal (9.5 L)... see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. When the needle reaches E, there is a problem with an extremely low fuel level. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on the multi...
...it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2010 RDX For more information, see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. Avoid driving with the VSA system. gal (9.5 L)... see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. When the needle reaches E, there is a problem with an extremely low fuel level. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on the multi...
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It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam headlights. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on with the VSA system. High Beam Indicator This indicator ... This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. For more information, see that you are on the outside of the turn . Instruments and Controls 69 2010 RDX It comes on the multiinformation display (see page 300). You will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on as possible, since other drivers cannot see...
It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam headlights. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on with the VSA system. High Beam Indicator This indicator ... This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. For more information, see that you are on the outside of the turn . Instruments and Controls 69 2010 RDX It comes on the multiinformation display (see page 300). You will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on as possible, since other drivers cannot see...
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... you that the exterior lights are on. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 294. 70 2010 RDX If this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Instrument Panel Indicators Security System... SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. It comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. For more information, see page 119.
... you that the exterior lights are on. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 294. 70 2010 RDX If this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Instrument Panel Indicators Security System... SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there is in the SH-AWD system. It comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. For more information, see page 119.
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... 81). The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on . For more information, see page 393. If this indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS... the time, this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 72 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators 2.
... 81). The indicator continues to flash, there is a system message on . For more information, see page 393. If this indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on along with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS... the time, this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 72 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators 2.
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Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada CONTINUED 79 2010 RDX It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada U.S. Canada See page 20 See page 12 See page 67 See page 467 See page 467, 468 See page 393 See page 392 See page 465 See page 465 See page 466 Instruments and Controls U.S. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada CONTINUED 79 2010 RDX It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: U.S. Canada U.S. Canada See page 20 See page 12 See page 67 See page 467 See page 467, 468 See page 393 See page 392 See page 465 See page 465 See page 466 Instruments and Controls U.S. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
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...corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2010 RDX Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. ● FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN ... indicator, to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on .
...corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2010 RDX Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. ● FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN ... indicator, to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on .