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... This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. This data belongs to verify emissions law... requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials ...
... This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. This data belongs to verify emissions law... requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials ...
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...advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to... higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. As a reminder, make sure you make abrupt turns. iv 2011 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. It also provides good...It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center...
...advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to... higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. As a reminder, make sure you make abrupt turns. iv 2011 RDX In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. It also provides good...It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center...
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... the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle...
... the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle...
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To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk...
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk...
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Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also ...serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. If a seat belt is not in a subsequent crash. If a belt does not ...
Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also ...serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. If a seat belt is not in a subsequent crash. If a belt does not ...
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... turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 33). Additional Information About Your Airbags ● An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2011 RDX
... turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 33). Additional Information About Your Airbags ● An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2011 RDX
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... the likelihood of a second, so fast that most occupants are designed to supplement the seat belts to do so. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 27 2011 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one or both front airbags to steer or operate other factors. This...
... the likelihood of a second, so fast that most occupants are designed to supplement the seat belts to do so. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 27 2011 RDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is one or both front airbags to steer or operate other factors. This...
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... a crash. ● ● DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR Failure to malfunction, increasing the risk of the driver's seating position. 28 2011 RDX Objects placed or pushed under the seat. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to work properly: ●...
... a crash. ● ● DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR Failure to malfunction, increasing the risk of the driver's seating position. 28 2011 RDX Objects placed or pushed under the seat. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to work properly: ●...
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... 66). You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on after you the system is a problem with your airbag system components. This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. Ignoring... ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX
... 66). You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on after you the system is a problem with your airbag system components. This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. Ignoring... ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page 80). ● ● 32 2011 RDX
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...weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on . Any object(s), such as possible. 33 2011 RDX If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. If an adult or teenage passenger is detected on the front seat, the airbag will..., something may come on the front passenger's seat. Look for and remove: ● Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. If no objects on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no...
...weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on . Any object(s), such as possible. 33 2011 RDX If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. If an adult or teenage passenger is detected on the front seat, the airbag will..., something may come on the front passenger's seat. Look for and remove: ● Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. If no objects on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no...
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... authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Take your vehicle to an ● If your airbags authorized dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to a problem. This must be replaced. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34...
... authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Take your vehicle to an ● If your airbags authorized dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to a problem. This must be replaced. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34...
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...''CHECK TRANSMISSION'' message on the multi-information display (see page 80). If it comes on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it means the transmission fluid...Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). CONTINUED 65 2011 RDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on for several seconds when you to the ...
...''CHECK TRANSMISSION'' message on the multi-information display (see page 80). If it comes on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it means the transmission fluid...Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 80). CONTINUED 65 2011 RDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on for several seconds when you to the ...
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... function. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. You will be disabled (see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it checked. For more information, see page 32. If this happens, take the vehicle to the ON...
... function. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. You will be disabled (see page 124). 66 2011 RDX If it checked. For more information, see page 32. If this happens, take the vehicle to the ON...
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... you will also see page 79). 2. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. It is a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after the engine starts. For more information, see page 467. U.S. You will... the multiinformation display (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX
... you will also see page 79). 2. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. It is a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after the engine starts. For more information, see page 467. U.S. You will... the multiinformation display (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 RDX
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... will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 80). When the needle reaches E, there is a problem with an extremely low fuel level. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation... to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. Avoid driving with the VSA system. Running out of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2011 RDX When the indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Vehicle Stability...
... will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 80). When the needle reaches E, there is a problem with an extremely low fuel level. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator You will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation... to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. Avoid driving with the VSA system. Running out of fuel remaining in the tank. 68 2011 RDX When the indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Vehicle Stability...
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It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam headlights. It comes on as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) ... lights (DRL) are signaling. This indicator also comes on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 80). Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 119). CONTINUED Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks...
It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam headlights. It comes on as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) ... lights (DRL) are signaling. This indicator also comes on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 80). Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 119). CONTINUED Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks...
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... at any other time, there is set. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the security system is a problem in either the or position. For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 80).
... at any other time, there is set. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the security system is a problem in either the or position. For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 80).
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..., see page 74) to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multiinformation display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as...
..., see page 74) to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multiinformation display. System Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a problem with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as...
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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. Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada CONTINUED 79 2011 RDX Canada U.S. 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. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
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. Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. Canada CONTINUED 79 2011 RDX Canada U.S. 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. Here is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem.
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... switches these messages every 5 seconds. Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. ● FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator... instrument panel, you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2011 RDX You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the steering wheel. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press ...
... switches these messages every 5 seconds. Most of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected. ● FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator... instrument panel, you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. ● ● ● 81 2011 RDX You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the steering wheel. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press ...