Owner's Manual
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...allows you to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. These advantages come at some cost. iv 2011 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover,... belt. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. 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.
...allows you to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. These advantages come at some cost. iv 2011 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover,... belt. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed . Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle..., be sure the doors and the tailgate are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. You will come on. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children...
...important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed . Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle..., be sure the doors and the tailgate are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. You will come on. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children...
Owner's Manual
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...you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2011 RDX In addition to a stop. Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door or the tailgate when you... come to adjusting the seat, you to set them. See pages 103 and 111 for how to the rear as possible. 2. If you investigate ...
...you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2011 RDX In addition to a stop. Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door or the tailgate when you... come to adjusting the seat, you to set them. See pages 103 and 111 for how to the rear as possible. 2. If you investigate ...
Owner's Manual
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... Your seat 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 come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you turn the ignition switch to... and do not fasten the seat belt while driving. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2011 RDX
... Your seat 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 come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you turn the ignition switch to... and do not fasten the seat belt while driving. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2011 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your vehicle checked by a dealer. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If 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, ... and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the belt to make sure the buckle is out of the seat-back. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX Any object(s) hanging on the buckle. Guide the belt across your hips. Any items under the front passenger's seat. All seat belts have your ...
...stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your vehicle checked by a dealer. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If 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, ... and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the belt to make sure the buckle is out of the seat-back. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX Any object(s) hanging on the buckle. Guide the belt across your hips. Any items under the front passenger's seat. All seat belts have your ...
Owner's Manual
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...activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to move freely. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can be activated during a collision in position. 22 2011 RDX In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but it out only as far as needed. The belt will retract, but the additional ...let the seat belt fully retract. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced. If the tensioner is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will not allow the passenger...
...activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to move freely. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can be activated during a collision in position. 22 2011 RDX In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but it out only as far as needed. The belt will retract, but the additional ...let the seat belt fully retract. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced. If the tensioner is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will not allow the passenger...
Owner's Manual
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...or put any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. 28 2011 RDX The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front passenger's seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the ...risk of this feature is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. The main purpose of injury in front. Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags ...
...or put any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. 28 2011 RDX The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front passenger's seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the ...risk of this feature is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. The main purpose of injury in front. Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags ...
Owner's Manual
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... back against the folded rear seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will not come on. Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is no passenger in the seat-back pocket.... not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat. 29 2011 RDX Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the floor (see page 33...kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off . If it . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in this situation will work properly, do ...
... back against the folded rear seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will not come on. Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is no passenger in the seat-back pocket.... not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat. 29 2011 RDX Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the floor (see page 33...kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off . If it . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in this situation will work properly, do ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on (see page 32), have the passenger sit upright. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off . Once the passenger...
... seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on (see page 32), have the passenger sit upright. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off . Once the passenger...
Owner's Manual
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...a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. If the indicator comes on the multi- This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. Ignoring the SRS...multiinformation display (see any other time, or does not come on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. If you see page 80). You will also see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information...
...a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. If the indicator comes on the multi- This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. Ignoring the SRS...multiinformation display (see any other time, or does not come on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. If you see page 80). You will also see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information...
Owner's Manual
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... does not mean there is a problem with the weight sensors. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may... found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as possible. 33 2011 RDX If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. If no weight is detected on the...
... does not mean there is a problem with the weight sensors. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may... found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as possible. 33 2011 RDX If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. If no weight is detected on the...
Owner's Manual
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Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. models only Canadian models U.S. models only SUN VISORS 58 2011 RDX Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models SUN VISOR U.S.
Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. models only Canadian models U.S. models only SUN VISORS 58 2011 RDX Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models SUN VISOR U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... will also see page 20. If either of you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. 64 2011 RDX For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on about your seat belts. You will flash again...
... will also see page 20. If either of you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. 64 2011 RDX For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on about your seat belts. You will flash again...
Owner's Manual
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...monitors the temperature of the road when it is running , the battery is too high. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on when the engine is running . For more information, see page 466. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the... multi-information display. CONTINUED 65 2011 RDX For more information, see page 465. This indicator will also alert you to the ON (II) position. You will also see a ''OIL...
...monitors the temperature of the road when it is running , the battery is too high. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on when the engine is running . For more information, see page 466. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the... multi-information display. CONTINUED 65 2011 RDX For more information, see page 465. This indicator will also alert you to the ON (II) position. You will also see a ''OIL...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will then go off . With this indicator comes on for several seconds when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the ...80). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). For more information, see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it is turned to have it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the...
... ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will then go off . With this indicator comes on for several seconds when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the ...80). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). For more information, see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it is turned to have it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the...
Owner's Manual
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... pump. If it stays on when you have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on after the engine starts. If it can damage the brakes and tires. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine... the multi-information display (see page 79). 2. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX
... pump. If it stays on when you have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on after the engine starts. If it can damage the brakes and tires. If this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine... the multi-information display (see page 79). 2. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2011 RDX Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. You will not have it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. When the indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn...vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it checked. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''FUEL LOW''...
...fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2011 RDX Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. You will not have it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. When the indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn...vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it checked. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''FUEL LOW''...
Owner's Manual
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... blinks when you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. For more information, see page 80). Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX See page 300 for a few seconds when you are on the multiinformation display (see page 395. Replace the...
... blinks when you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. For more information, see page 80). Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX See page 300 for a few seconds when you are on the multiinformation display (see page 395. Replace the...
Owner's Manual
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...-information display (see page 385. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the security system is in the SH-AWD system. It comes on when the light switch is set. For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX A reminder chime will remain on. If this indicator will also... sound when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on. Instrument...
...-information display (see page 385. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the security system is in the SH-AWD system. It comes on when the light switch is set. For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX A reminder chime will remain on. If this indicator will also... sound when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on. Instrument...
Owner's Manual
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...lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 80). Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 385. You will also see page 79). If the indicator does not go out... two or more of a flat tire, have it is safe, shift to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. CONTINUED 71 2011 RDX If it comes on pressure. Pull to the side of the road when it indicates that one or more tires are significantly low on while driving, it...
...lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 80). Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 385. You will also see page 79). If the indicator does not go out... two or more of a flat tire, have it is safe, shift to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. CONTINUED 71 2011 RDX If it comes on pressure. Pull to the side of the road when it indicates that one or more tires are significantly low on while driving, it...