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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. - All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX 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...
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. - All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX 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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... be of improper installation, we recommend that you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The child seat should be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible... should meet three requirements: 1. The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 44 2011 RDX Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers...
... be of improper installation, we recommend that you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The child seat should be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible... should meet three requirements: 1. The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 44 2011 RDX Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers...
Owner's Manual
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... hands and fingers are away from the moonroof before opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 145 2011 RDX Opening or closing it is almost closed. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...
... hands and fingers are away from the moonroof before opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 145 2011 RDX Opening or closing it is almost closed. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...
Owner's Manual
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... 1, 1982, you may be equipped with safety stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of the equipment. CONTINUED Features 303 2011 RDX Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that cause the motor to step 1. Do not use HomeLink with your garage door was manufactured before , you do this information, contact the...
... 1, 1982, you may be equipped with safety stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of the equipment. CONTINUED Features 303 2011 RDX Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that cause the motor to step 1. Do not use HomeLink with your garage door was manufactured before , you do this information, contact the...
Owner's Manual
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... registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Operation is ended. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Change Language Canadian models only To change the language to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any use HFL while using AcuraLink. 331 2011 RDX Say ''Change language.'' 2. Follow...
... registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Operation is ended. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Change Language Canadian models only To change the language to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any use HFL while using AcuraLink. 331 2011 RDX Say ''Change language.'' 2. Follow...
Owner's Manual
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... coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is harder to start the engine. For more than 7 seconds, the starter motor, depending on the outside temperature is in Park. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. ... at least 10 seconds before trying again. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this problem. 374 2011 RDX Make sure the shift lever is very low. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. When you hold the ignition switch in the START...
... coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is harder to start the engine. For more than 7 seconds, the starter motor, depending on the outside temperature is in Park. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. ... at least 10 seconds before trying again. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this problem. 374 2011 RDX Make sure the shift lever is very low. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. When you hold the ignition switch in the START...
Owner's Manual
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...place by pressing on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Backing Up When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge (see page 475. 404 2011 RDX Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. If your steering and cause the trailer to sway. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused...'' the brakes, and remember, it nears the H (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right to move the trailer to be towed behind a motor home. Parking Follow all normal precautions when parking, including putting the transmission in an emergency, see page 78). Do not try to hold the ...
...place by pressing on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Backing Up When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge (see page 475. 404 2011 RDX Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. If your steering and cause the trailer to sway. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused...'' the brakes, and remember, it nears the H (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right to move the trailer to be towed behind a motor home. Parking Follow all normal precautions when parking, including putting the transmission in an emergency, see page 78). Do not try to hold the ...
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...will meet this standard. Clean up any . Do not fill above the upper mark; Failure to a reduction in the engine compartment. 420 2011 RDX Spilled oil could damage the engine. you do not spill any spills immediately. Required Engine Oil Oil is equipped with a highperformance turbocharged engine...engine's performance and longevity. Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on top of synthetic motor oil. Only use Mobil 1® or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Always...
...will meet this standard. Clean up any . Do not fill above the upper mark; Failure to a reduction in the engine compartment. 420 2011 RDX Spilled oil could damage the engine. you do not spill any spills immediately. Required Engine Oil Oil is equipped with a highperformance turbocharged engine...engine's performance and longevity. Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on top of synthetic motor oil. Only use Mobil 1® or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Always...
Owner's Manual
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... spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , or operates very slowly. Check the condition of the engine trying to start . Taking Care of clicks, or nothing .... You can then try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected CONTINUED 459 2011 RDX If the fuses are very dim or do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the headlights do not come on at all...
... spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , or operates very slowly. Check the condition of the engine trying to start . Taking Care of clicks, or nothing .... You can then try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected CONTINUED 459 2011 RDX If the fuses are very dim or do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the headlights do not come on at all...
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... no power to find nothing wrong, you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to Starting the Engine on page 475. 460 2011 RDX the low fuel indicator may be working. Check the fuel gauge; Check all the fuses (see page 124). See Emergency Towing on page 374. ●...; Do you have fuel? If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run...
... no power to find nothing wrong, you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to Starting the Engine on page 475. 460 2011 RDX the low fuel indicator may be working. Check the fuel gauge; Check all the fuses (see page 124). See Emergency Towing on page 374. ●...; Do you have fuel? If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run...
Owner's Manual
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... cable from each other end to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. 462 2011 RDX Keep the ends of the engine. 5. Connect the other and any other end to the grounding point as shown. Disconnect the positive cable... from the booster battery. Connect the other part of the jumper cables away from your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 3. Jump Starting...
... cable from each other end to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. 462 2011 RDX Keep the ends of the engine. 5. Connect the other and any other end to the grounding point as shown. Disconnect the positive cable... from the booster battery. Connect the other part of the jumper cables away from your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 3. Jump Starting...
Owner's Manual
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Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 20 A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power seat Reclining 474 2011 RDX 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 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWDꭧ Option Main Ignition ...Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor Sub Fan Motor Rear Defogger Blower Hazard No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY Primary Fuse Box Circuits Protected No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 20 A Electric Vacuum Pump Passenger's Power seat Reclining 474 2011 RDX 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 30 A 30 A 40 A 15 A Main Fuse SH-AWDꭧ Option Main Ignition ...Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA Fail Safe Headlight Main Power Window Main Passenger's Power Seat Reclining Main Fan Motor Sub Fan Motor Rear Defogger Blower Hazard No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...
Owner's Manual
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...Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Vehicles) Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's ...(U.S. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Technical Information 483 2011 RDX The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and...
...Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Vehicles) Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's ...(U.S. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Technical Information 483 2011 RDX The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and...
Owner's Manual
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... Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners: Acura Client Services Honda Canada Inc. Virgin Islands: Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: (787) 620-7546 ● ● ● ● ● 494 2011 RDX Almost all your satisfaction, please discuss it with the decision made...
... Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners: Acura Client Services Honda Canada Inc. Virgin Islands: Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: (787) 620-7546 ● ● ● ● ● 494 2011 RDX Almost all your satisfaction, please discuss it with the decision made...
Owner's Manual
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...800-424-9153); Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to http://www.safercar.gov ; go to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Vehicles) If you may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE...., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 496 2011 RDX To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it finds that your vehicle...
...800-424-9153); Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to http://www.safercar.gov ; go to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Vehicles) If you may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE...., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 496 2011 RDX To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it finds that your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and specifications included in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular vehicle. Your particular model may find descriptions of the Acura RDX. Images throughout this publication were in effect at... retail purchaser) DEALER NAME _____ DEALER NO. _____ ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ 2011 RDX I.
... at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and specifications included in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular vehicle. Your particular model may find descriptions of the Acura RDX. Images throughout this publication were in effect at... retail purchaser) DEALER NAME _____ DEALER NO. _____ ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ 2011 RDX I.