Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 RDX instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION ...(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) ANTI-...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 RDX instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION ...(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) ANTI-...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on . You will remain on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have ... you turn on when the security system is in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the light switch is set. For more information, see page 294. 70 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This ...
... Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator normally comes on . You will remain on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have ... you turn on when the security system is in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the light switch is set. For more information, see page 294. 70 2010 RDX Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This ...
Owner's Manual
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... differential temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display (see page 385. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. If it comes on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page... seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX
... differential temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display (see page 385. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. If it comes on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page... seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 71 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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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. 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
Owner's Manual
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... gauge. If it reaches the ''H'' mark, pull safely to the side of the gauge. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2010 RDX Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor On SH-AWD models This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each tire in this system. For more information...
... gauge. If it reaches the ''H'' mark, pull safely to the side of the gauge. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2010 RDX Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor On SH-AWD models This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each tire in this system. For more information...
Owner's Manual
Page 375
...drive off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you... 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...
...drive off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you... 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., and braking that you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. 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...
..., and braking that you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...own torque indicator. 384 2010 RDX This will see ''M2'' in the highest gear that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations, it is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to leave a sufficient margin of safety. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE... to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to second gear. Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Starting in Second Gear When you are recommended: Shift up Normal acceleration 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd ...
...own torque indicator. 384 2010 RDX This will see ''M2'' in the highest gear that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations, it is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to leave a sufficient margin of safety. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE... to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to second gear. Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Starting in Second Gear When you are recommended: Shift up Normal acceleration 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd ...
Owner's Manual
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... shift to the side of torque. Have your vehicle to a dealer to each wheel. This is too high. Driving If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it checked. You will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution. The monitor ...differential temperature is not a system problem. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. When there is displayed as possible. 385 2010 RDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving,...
... shift to the side of torque. Have your vehicle to a dealer to each wheel. This is too high. Driving If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it checked. You will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution. The monitor ...differential temperature is not a system problem. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. When there is displayed as possible. 385 2010 RDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving,...
Owner's Manual
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But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Your vehicle will find that it does on pavement. Keep your vehicle cargo load limits (see pages 365 and 397). Wherever you drive, .... ● Improperly operating this vehicle on unpaved roads, to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits. ● Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 405 2010 RDX It's up to you and your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow you to occasionally travel on or off -road activities...
But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow . Your vehicle will find that it does on pavement. Keep your vehicle cargo load limits (see pages 365 and 397). Wherever you drive, .... ● Improperly operating this vehicle on unpaved roads, to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits. ● Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 405 2010 RDX It's up to you and your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow you to occasionally travel on or off -road activities...
Owner's Manual
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... jack only works on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. If you spin the wheels excessively trying to get unstuck, you are not sure of inclement weather or other surfaces where you or someone else. Driving 407 2010 RDX If you may overheat the components of the wheel bearings.... The water can also wash the grease out of the SH-AWD system. Make sure it carefully before going ahead. You should never use a ...
... jack only works on the multiinformation display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. If you spin the wheels excessively trying to get unstuck, you are not sure of inclement weather or other surfaces where you or someone else. Driving 407 2010 RDX If you may overheat the components of the wheel bearings.... The water can also wash the grease out of the SH-AWD system. Make sure it carefully before going ahead. You should never use a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Used 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 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
... Used 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 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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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. Amps. 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... Sliding IGPS Oil Level Passenger's Power Seat Sliding 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. Amps. 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... Sliding IGPS Oil Level Passenger's Power Seat Sliding 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.
Owner's Manual
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... of towing will damage parts of the allwheel-drive system. Turn off the ground. Release the parking brake. CONTINUED 475 2010 RDX It is very dangerous. (On SH-AWD models) The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them off the engine. This is with the front wheels ...the back of the Unexpected ● ● ● ● ● Towing with just a rope or chain. This is required. (Execpt SH-AWD models) There are two ways to tow your vehicle. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock. When...
... of towing will damage parts of the allwheel-drive system. Turn off the ground. Release the parking brake. CONTINUED 475 2010 RDX It is very dangerous. (On SH-AWD models) The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them off the engine. This is with the front wheels ...the back of the Unexpected ● ● ● ● ● Towing with just a rope or chain. This is required. (Execpt SH-AWD models) There are two ways to tow your vehicle. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock. When...
Owner's Manual
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... Tire 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
... Tire 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 ...Buttons ...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 ...
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 ...Buttons ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Avoid driving with SH-AWD Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid) only. Running out of 91 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ...Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 427). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 US qt (2.53 L) On models 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...
...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Avoid driving with SH-AWD Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid) only. Running out of 91 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ...Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 427). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 US qt (2.53 L) On models 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...