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All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...493 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STK-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 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...
All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...493 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STK-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 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...
Owner's Manual
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... us for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of the...
... us for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of the...
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 See page 126 for how to set them. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and... in and out (see page 122). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing...
..., 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 See page 126 for how to set them. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and... in and out (see page 122). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing...
Owner's Manual
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...9679; You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 66). If you see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on for several seconds and then go off . This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has...by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you should come on after you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Canada If the SRS indicator does not come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds then goes off (see page 80). Have your ...
...9679; You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 66). If you see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on for several seconds and then go off . This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has...by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you should come on after you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Canada If the SRS indicator does not come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds then goes off (see page 80). Have your ...
Owner's Manual
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...an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the weight sensors. If no obstructions are touching the rear of the seat-back. ● Canada ● This indicator alerts you that are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. The passenger airbag off ... come on and off . Any object(s), such as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2011 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR Be aware that objects placed on the front seat...
...an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the weight sensors. If no obstructions are touching the rear of the seat-back. ● Canada ● This indicator alerts you that are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. The passenger airbag off ... come on and off . Any object(s), such as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2011 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR Be aware that objects placed on the front seat...
Owner's Manual
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..., it can be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be hazardous. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed... 53 for important information about protecting larger children). To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. CONTINUED 37 2011 RDX
..., it can be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be hazardous. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed... 53 for important information about protecting larger children). To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. CONTINUED 37 2011 RDX
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CONTINUED 55 2011 RDX A side airbag also poses risks. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages 15 and 53). If ...
CONTINUED 55 2011 RDX A side airbag also poses risks. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages 15 and 53). If ...
Owner's Manual
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... on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on the... seconds when you have it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see page 124). 66 2011 RDX
... on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem in the ABS. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on the... seconds when you have it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see page 124). 66 2011 RDX
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... sound, and you will also see page 468. If it comes on after the engine starts. U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX It comes on the multi-information display. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II... have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, see page 79). It is running, or if it can damage the brakes and tires. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1.
... sound, and you will also see page 468. If it comes on after the engine starts. U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX It comes on the multi-information display. Canada Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II... have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, see page 79). It is running, or if it can damage the brakes and tires. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1.
Owner's Manual
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...Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it may take several minutes until the number resets to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you start your vehicle has been driven. When you reset Trip A, AVG. You can customize the Trip A and AVG. models), or...temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the multi-information display (see page 91). 76 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it , then press and...
...Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it may take several minutes until the number resets to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you start your vehicle has been driven. When you reset Trip A, AVG. You can customize the Trip A and AVG. models), or...temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the multi-information display (see page 91). 76 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it , then press and...
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... oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This information helps to page 411 for continued troublefree driving. When you turn off the engine, INST. models or kilometers per hour (mph...
... oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This information helps to page 411 for continued troublefree driving. When you turn off the engine, INST. models or kilometers per hour (mph...
Owner's Manual
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Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. During normal operation, the reading should rise from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching ... delivered to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of the gauge. See page 463 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2011 RDX In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the road. For more information, see page 384...
Tire Pressure Monitor You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. During normal operation, the reading should rise from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching ... delivered to near the ''H (Hot)'' mark of the gauge. See page 463 for instructions on checking the engine's coolant system. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-(888) 9-HONDA-9. 78 2011 RDX In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the road. For more information, see page 384...
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Canada U.S. Canada See page 20 See page 12 See page 67 See page 467 See page 467, 468 See page 393 Instruments and Controls See page 392 See page 465 See page 465 See page 466 U.S. Canada CONTINUED 79 2011 RDX 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. 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 Instruments and Controls See page 392 See page 465 See page 465 See page 466 U.S. Canada CONTINUED 79 2011 RDX 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. 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.
Owner's Manual
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The screen changes to enter your selection. CONTINUED 91 2011 RDX Display If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. ... until you see the above or below the actual temperature, you want appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Instruments and Controls Canada While METER SETUP is a few degrees above . Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. The highlighted number is the current setting above display. The screen changes...
The screen changes to enter your selection. CONTINUED 91 2011 RDX Display If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. ... until you see the above or below the actual temperature, you want appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Instruments and Controls Canada While METER SETUP is a few degrees above . Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. The highlighted number is the current setting above display. The screen changes...
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If this happens, you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 92 2011 RDX To exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Multi-Information Display U.S. Canada When your choice is set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. The screen goes back to repeat the same procedure. If your choice is not set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
If this happens, you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 92 2011 RDX To exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Multi-Information Display U.S. Canada When your choice is set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. The screen goes back to repeat the same procedure. If your choice is not set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Owner's Manual
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When you insert the key. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this system or add other devices... your vehicle from theft. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. key chain) is disabled. If you leave the vehicle alone. 124 2011 RDX Always take the ignition key with you whenever you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle inoperable. Turn the ignition...
When you insert the key. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this system or add other devices... your vehicle from theft. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. key chain) is disabled. If you leave the vehicle alone. 124 2011 RDX Always take the ignition key with you whenever you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle inoperable. Turn the ignition...
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... the new battery is subject to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by the FCC: This device complies with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 132 2011 RDX BATTERY An improperly disposed of the FCC rules. As required by carefully prying on the edge with Part 15 of battery can hurt the environment...
... the new battery is subject to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by the FCC: This device complies with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 132 2011 RDX BATTERY An improperly disposed of the FCC rules. As required by carefully prying on the edge with Part 15 of battery can hurt the environment...
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... selection of different types of music, XM Radio also allows you to produce clear, highquality digital reception. CONTINUED 179 2011 RDX It offers many channels in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle ...Features XM BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BARS U.S. and XM CANADA® is shown. XM is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to view ...
... selection of different types of music, XM Radio also allows you to produce clear, highquality digital reception. CONTINUED 179 2011 RDX It offers many channels in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle ...Features XM BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BARS U.S. and XM CANADA® is shown. XM is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to view ...
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... XM CANADA at 1-800-852-9696. Your I .D. Driving on the lower level of you. XM Radio will appear in an open area with XM Radio, keep your credit card number. xmradio.ca, or at www. To get your vehicle remains in the display. 184 2011 RDX Driving on a ...of a large commercial truck on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of an east/west mountain road. In Canada, contacr XM CANADA®. ● ● ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of music types and ...
... XM CANADA at 1-800-852-9696. Your I .D. Driving on the lower level of you. XM Radio will appear in an open area with XM Radio, keep your credit card number. xmradio.ca, or at www. To get your vehicle remains in the display. 184 2011 RDX Driving on a ...of a large commercial truck on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of an east/west mountain road. In Canada, contacr XM CANADA®. ● ● ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of music types and ...
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...® consumer support at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB, or AUX in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. Features Make sure that are compatible with the system. NOTE: In some states, it may need to operate your phone. Push the... begin to play the audio files, you may be delay before the system begins to the HFL system, there will see page 313). CONTINUED 213 2011 RDX
...® consumer support at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB, or AUX in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. Features Make sure that are compatible with the system. NOTE: In some states, it may need to operate your phone. Push the... begin to play the audio files, you may be delay before the system begins to the HFL system, there will see page 313). CONTINUED 213 2011 RDX