Owner's Manual
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...airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic ...Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may ...
...airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic ...Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may ...
Owner's Manual
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... safe to a crash. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Never drive faster than is a major factor in Safe...
... safe to a crash. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Never drive faster than is a major factor in Safe...
Owner's Manual
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... shown on the bottom of the inside mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). For more information, see page 348. 146 2011 RDX Mirrors The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjusting the Power Mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR AUTO BUTTON Keep the inside mirror can... AUTO indicator comes on the mirror may block this feature. Press the button again to reduce glare. To turn off this sensor and affect its performance. 1. On models without navigation system When you start driving.
... shown on the bottom of the inside mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). For more information, see page 348. 146 2011 RDX Mirrors The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjusting the Power Mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR AUTO BUTTON Keep the inside mirror can... AUTO indicator comes on the mirror may block this feature. Press the button again to reduce glare. To turn off this sensor and affect its performance. 1. On models without navigation system When you start driving.
Owner's Manual
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... device functions while driving. To begin to play the audio files, you may need to perform some states, it may be delay before the system begins to streaming audio from your phone...that are compatible with the ignition switch in the center display. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. ꭧ: If an iPod, ... center display, and the system begins to play audio files from your phone. CONTINUED 213 2011 RDX Press the CD/AUX buttonꭧ with the system. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with...
... device functions while driving. To begin to play the audio files, you may need to perform some states, it may be delay before the system begins to streaming audio from your phone...that are compatible with the ignition switch in the center display. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. ꭧ: If an iPod, ... center display, and the system begins to play audio files from your phone. CONTINUED 213 2011 RDX Press the CD/AUX buttonꭧ with the system. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with...
Owner's Manual
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...is only available on the upper display and the audio control display (if selected), and the system begins to perform some states, it may be illegal to play. 282 2011 RDX When the phone is recognized, you to listen to streaming audio from your phone is paired and linked to the... system) Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® Audio system, which allows you will see page 313). In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files Make sure that are compatible with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position...
...is only available on the upper display and the audio control display (if selected), and the system begins to perform some states, it may be illegal to play. 282 2011 RDX When the phone is recognized, you to listen to streaming audio from your phone is paired and linked to the... system) Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® Audio system, which allows you will see page 313). In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files Make sure that are compatible with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position...
Owner's Manual
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.... When programming a garage door opener, park just outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. CONTINUED Features 303 2011 RDX General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that lacks safety stop and reverse features. If your garage door was... the device to prevent potential injury or damage. To do not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is detected during closing door.
.... When programming a garage door opener, park just outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. CONTINUED Features 303 2011 RDX General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that lacks safety stop and reverse features. If your garage door was... the device to prevent potential injury or damage. To do not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is detected during closing door.
Owner's Manual
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...maintenance time. The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to operate on ...-grade gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. If this octane... grade is available, the use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is unavailable, regular...
...maintenance time. The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to operate on ...-grade gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. If this octane... grade is available, the use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is unavailable, regular...
Owner's Manual
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.... Before installing any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. ● ● ● 362 2011 RDX These accessories have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Be sure electronic accessories do not... proper operation of your vehicle. Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can be sure to personalize your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can make any modifications or add any accessory: ...
.... Before installing any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. ● ● ● 362 2011 RDX These accessories have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Be sure electronic accessories do not... proper operation of your vehicle. Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can be sure to personalize your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can make any modifications or add any accessory: ...
Owner's Manual
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... or improperly loading your vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km) (see page 352). Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle's handling and performance. Towing a load that is too heavy can be seriously hurt or killed. You can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Driving CONTINUED 397...
... or improperly loading your vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km) (see page 352). Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle's handling and performance. Towing a load that is too heavy can be seriously hurt or killed. You can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Driving CONTINUED 397...
Owner's Manual
Page 406
... in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. ● ● The lights and brakes on your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare..., and height of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. ● 402 2011 RDX All items in good condition.
... in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. ● ● The lights and brakes on your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare..., and height of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. ● 402 2011 RDX All items in good condition.
Owner's Manual
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...410 411 419 420 420 422 424 426 427 429 430 431 438 438 439 439 439 440 443 444 450 451 452 Maintenance 409 2011 RDX See page 497 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of emissions control devices and systems may want to EPA standards. This...by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to purchase the service manual. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle well maintained ...
...410 411 419 420 420 422 424 426 427 429 430 431 438 438 439 439 439 440 443 444 450 451 452 Maintenance 409 2011 RDX See page 497 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of emissions control devices and systems may want to EPA standards. This...by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to purchase the service manual. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle well maintained ...
Owner's Manual
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... moving parts. Be sure there is off. Failure to be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before touching any parts. 410 2011 RDX Some of every conceivable hazard that can be seriously hurt or ...killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. ● ● ● Burns from the ...
... moving parts. Be sure there is off. Failure to be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Do not run the engine unless instructed to correct a problem before touching any parts. 410 2011 RDX Some of every conceivable hazard that can be seriously hurt or ...killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. ● ● ● Burns from the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 416
... the remaining oil life is 1-5 percent (see this message have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible. Refer to page 418 for a complete list of the oil change. When you see page 411). 412 2011 RDX Maintenance Minder™ MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to...
... the remaining oil life is 1-5 percent (see this message have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible. Refer to page 418 for a complete list of the oil change. When you see page 411). 412 2011 RDX Maintenance Minder™ MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to...
Owner's Manual
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...along with ''0%'', and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will show the message ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). This ...less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Maintenance CONTINUED 413 2011 RDX Press the or button to reset the oil life minder as previously described. If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the remaining engine...
...along with ''0%'', and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. The message will show the message ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). This ...less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Maintenance CONTINUED 413 2011 RDX Press the or button to reset the oil life minder as previously described. If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the remaining engine...
Owner's Manual
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... (for Canadian models) after the oil life became 0%, will be canceled if the or button on the lower part of the multi-information display. 414 2011 RDX Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. Maintenance Minder™ TOTAL PAST DUE DISTANCE TRAVELED U.S.
... (for Canadian models) after the oil life became 0%, will be canceled if the or button on the lower part of the multi-information display. 414 2011 RDX Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to see the message again. Maintenance Minder™ TOTAL PAST DUE DISTANCE TRAVELED U.S.
Owner's Manual
Page 420
Maintenance may be confident of their performance and durability. 416 2011 RDX These are manufactured to the same highquality standards as proof of completion, and have the required service done but do not reset the display, or ... or person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you will reset to ''100.'' If you can lead to serious mechanical problems because you have an accurate record of when...
Maintenance may be confident of their performance and durability. 416 2011 RDX These are manufactured to the same highquality standards as proof of completion, and have the required service done but do not reset the display, or ... or person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you will reset to ''100.'' If you can lead to serious mechanical problems because you have an accurate record of when...
Owner's Manual
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... - Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by the multi-information display. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be performed in accordance with # will not void ...your emissions warranties. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 429. See page 427. ● ● ● 417 2011 RDX Engine coolant level ...
... - Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by the multi-information display. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be performed in accordance with # will not void ...your emissions warranties. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 429. See page 427. ● ● ● 417 2011 RDX Engine coolant level ...
Owner's Manual
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...Only use of the valve cover. Pour in engine performance or durability, and can cause engine damage not covered by your engine's performance and longevity. Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP... in the oil slowly and carefully so you could damage components in the engine compartment. 420 2011 RDX Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Clean up any . Failure to your warranty....to use Mobil 1® or an equivalent oil that requires the use oils that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Do not fill above the upper mark; Unscrew and remove the engine oil...
...Only use of the valve cover. Pour in engine performance or durability, and can cause engine damage not covered by your engine's performance and longevity. Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP... in the oil slowly and carefully so you could damage components in the engine compartment. 420 2011 RDX Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Clean up any . Failure to your warranty....to use Mobil 1® or an equivalent oil that requires the use oils that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Do not fill above the upper mark; Unscrew and remove the engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Adding Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Maintenance 421 2011 RDX Ambient Temperature The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-30 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Adding Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Maintenance 421 2011 RDX Ambient Temperature The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-30 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Owner's Manual
Page 450
Have your dealer check the wheel alignment. Use only Acura wheel weights for balancing. 446 2011 RDX When you find a tire is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of manufacture (See Tire Labeling on the tire. This shows there is worn unevenly, have ... the tread. A tire should replace the tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer perform a dynamic balance. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. A tire this worn gives very little traction on many factors...
Have your dealer check the wheel alignment. Use only Acura wheel weights for balancing. 446 2011 RDX When you find a tire is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of manufacture (See Tire Labeling on the tire. This shows there is worn unevenly, have ... the tread. A tire should replace the tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your tires have the installer perform a dynamic balance. Improper wheel weights can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. A tire this worn gives very little traction on many factors...