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... dedicated to your investment. Your dealer is intended to help you avoid damage to your satisfaction and will give you years of a 2011 Acura RDX was a wise investment. It will be pleased to read this owner's manual in mind that is to answer any time. Read the..., keep in your new vehicle. One of the best ways to keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. i 2011 RDX When your rights and responsibilities. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you will learn how to it preserves...
... dedicated to your investment. Your dealer is intended to help you avoid damage to your satisfaction and will give you years of a 2011 Acura RDX was a wise investment. It will be pleased to read this owner's manual in mind that is to answer any time. Read the..., keep in your new vehicle. One of the best ways to keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. i 2011 RDX When your rights and responsibilities. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you will learn how to it preserves...
Owner's Manual
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...turns. Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2011 RDX Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on how to die than a person wearing a seat belt. For information on ...pavement. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high ...
...turns. Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2011 RDX Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on how to die than a person wearing a seat belt. For information on ...pavement. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high ...
Owner's Manual
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2011 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 ...and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...351 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...371 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...409 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat...
2011 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 ...and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink®, and other convenience items) ...163 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...351 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...371 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...409 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat...
Owner's Manual
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... gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and ...
... gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and ...
Owner's Manual
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... WINDOW SWITCH (P. 142) AUDIO SYSTEMꭧ2 (P. 216) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 73) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 148) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 355) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE USB ADAPTER...) (P. 150) ACCESSORY POWER (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) CONTINUED 3 2011 RDX
... WINDOW SWITCH (P. 142) AUDIO SYSTEMꭧ2 (P. 216) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 73) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 148) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 126) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 355) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE USB ADAPTER...) (P. 150) ACCESSORY POWER (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) CONTINUED 3 2011 RDX
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... Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks...21 22 23 24 24 26 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...If a Child Requires Close Attention ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Protecting Infants and Small Children ...Protecting Infants ...Protecting Small Children ...Selecting a Child Seat ...Installing... Hazard ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It shows you how to use seat belts properly.
... Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks...21 22 23 24 24 26 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...If a Child Requires Close Attention ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Protecting Infants and Small Children ...Protecting Infants ...Protecting Small Children ...Selecting a Child Seat ...Installing... Hazard ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It shows you how to use seat belts properly.
Owner's Manual
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... can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are designed to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX Larger children should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Airbags are not properly restrained. Infants and small children should be...
... can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are designed to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX Larger children should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Airbags are not properly restrained. Infants and small children should be...
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Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to the Task of ...the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Vehicle in crash injuries and deaths. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see ...
Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to the Task of ...the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Vehicle in crash injuries and deaths. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see ...
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...the ON (II) position. When the tailgate is not tightly closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on the multiinformation display to drive or ride in the front. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate... After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed , the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on. 12 2011 RDX See pages 36 - 56 for each time you turn the ignition switch to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are ...
...the ON (II) position. When the tailgate is not tightly closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on the multiinformation display to drive or ride in the front. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate... After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed , the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on. 12 2011 RDX See pages 36 - 56 for each time you turn the ignition switch to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are ...
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... the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be seriously injured in a crash. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high as well. CONTINUED 15 2011 RDX Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how... restraints work. 5. Adjust the Head Restraints Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can cause serious injuries in place and positioned properly before driving. Make sure head restraints are in a crash.
... the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be seriously injured in a crash. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high as well. CONTINUED 15 2011 RDX Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how... restraints work. 5. Adjust the Head Restraints Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can cause serious injuries in place and positioned properly before driving. Make sure head restraints are in a crash.
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... body. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it has four positions). 16 2011 RDX The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of...
... body. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it has four positions). 16 2011 RDX The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of...
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...vehicle. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible across the hips. 18 2011 RDX If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child that can be... caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to...
...vehicle. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible across the hips. 18 2011 RDX If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child that can be... caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to...
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... a objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX hands or arms are close to...
... a objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX hands or arms are close to...
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... 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 The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) ...you will stop flashing but remain on. This system monitors the front seat belts. If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes ...
... 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 The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) ...you will stop flashing but remain on. This system monitors the front seat belts. If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes ...
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... and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the buckle. Guide the belt across your seat while it retracts completely. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the seat-back pocket. The seat belts in the door. Look for how to help restrain your vehicle... checked by a dealer. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX 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...
... and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the buckle. Guide the belt across your seat while it retracts completely. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the seat-back pocket. The seat belts in the door. Look for how to help restrain your vehicle... checked by a dealer. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX 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...
Owner's Manual
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...comes on and off . Canada If the SRS indicator does not come on the multiinformation display (see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX If the indicator stays on after the engine starts. This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page...work properly when you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If it doesn't come on for several seconds then goes off while you drive. information display (see page 80). Have your airbag system components. This tells you to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have...
...comes on and off . Canada If the SRS indicator does not come on the multiinformation display (see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX If the indicator stays on after the engine starts. This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page...work properly when you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If it doesn't come on for several seconds then goes off while you drive. information display (see page 80). Have your airbag system components. This tells you to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have...
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...their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in a vehicle. If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children must be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Protecting Children... are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. A larger child should be sure to protect them properly (see pages 41 - 52). 36 2011 RDX Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . To reduce the number of children aged 12 and under.
...their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in a vehicle. If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children must be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Protecting Children... are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. A larger child should be sure to protect them properly (see pages 41 - 52). 36 2011 RDX Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . To reduce the number of children aged 12 and under.
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... than the front. Protecting Children - General Guidelines If You Must Drive with the child in a back seat. Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page15). ● ● ● 39 2011 RDX Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page ...17). If a child requires close attention to carry a group of you at risk. If you ever have to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of children, and...
... than the front. Protecting Children - General Guidelines If You Must Drive with the child in a back seat. Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page15). ● ● ● 39 2011 RDX Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page ...17). If a child requires close attention to carry a group of you at risk. If you ever have to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of children, and...
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... a small child use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child's height and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42 2011 RDX Protecting Small Children Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in...
... a small child use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child's height and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42 2011 RDX Protecting Small Children Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in...
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... to retract fully, then repeat these steps. CONTINUED 51 2011 RDX Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not tight, the...
... to retract fully, then repeat these steps. CONTINUED 51 2011 RDX Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not tight, the...