2008 Acura RDX Owners Manual

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Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................ .................................... .... ...................... Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Lockout Prevention . 347 . 62 . 114 . 114 . 284 . 122 . 124 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column Childproof Door Console Compartment Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Tailgate ..... ........................ ............. ............................ .................................. ............................... ...................................... ........................ ................................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Lower Anchors Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 122 . 124 . 156 . 273 . 153 . 123 . 125 . 277 . 45 . 66 . 63, 381 Indicator . 69, 307 ............................... ... . 369 Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) . 287 . 283 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ........... ........... Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 287 ... Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Minder .................................. ........... ............................................ . 325 . 331 . 327 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：３７　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４２６ Index Minder Indicator ....................... . 73, 75 Owner’s Maintenance Safety Checks ................................... .......................................... . 333 . 326 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 63, 382 Meters, Gauges . 71 ............................... ..................................... . 86 Meter Setup .. Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 89 . 93 Elap. Time Reset Condition ....... Language Selection .................... . 87 Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with Refuel Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof Multi-Information Display ....................................... ........................ ............... ....................................... ............. . 91 . 144 . 282 . 142 . 72 Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 294 . 272 . 300 . i . 394 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 272 Odometer . 71 Off-Highway Driving . 321 Oil ... ......................................... .................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 338 . 327 . 276 . 63, 381 Chart ...................................... ......... ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor . 336 . 122 Recovery .................................... ...................... ............................ Optional Cargo Net Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks ............... .................... .... . 403 . 287 . 144 . 73, 74 . 379 . 333 ...... . 148 Radio ............................... Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) . 65, 383 Parking Lights ............................... . 114 .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 303 .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 32 PGM-FI System . 404 ............................. Playing the XM Satellite Pollen Filter Power Door Locks Power Sockets Power Steering Fluid Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Preparing to Drive Protecting Adults and Teens . 228 . 355 . 123 . 155 . 346 . 140 . 17 . 291 . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 Advice for Pregnant Women . 17 .......................................... ................................... ........................ ............................... .................... ............................ ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking ............ ........................ ........................................... . 117 . 294 . 303 CONTINUED VII 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：４１　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４２７ Index Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with ........................ ....................... ....... ......... . 35 . 40 . 52 . 41 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 50 . 45 Radiator Overheating Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb ................... ................. ........................... . 379 . 232 . 382 Replacement .............................. . 350 ............. Rear Seat, Folding Down . 136 Rear View Camera and Monitor . 270 . 144 Rear View Mirror .......................... Rear Window Defogger ............... . 118 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ....................................... . 113 Reception, XM Satellite Radio .......................................... Reclining the Seat Backs ..... Recommended Shift Speeds Refueling . 228 . 131, 132 ....... . 300 . 273 ........................................ ................ ..................... Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Tires Transmitter Battery Wiper Blades .............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ........................................... ................. ............................. Replacing Seat Belts After a . 230 . 127 . 355 . 338 . 386 . 347 . 363 . 128 . 356 Crash ............................................ .......... ..................... Reporting Safety Defects Required Engine Oil Reserve Tank, Engine ＊ . 22 . 412 . 336 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Retractable Master Key Reverse Gear Position Reverse Mirror Tilt Roof Rack Rotation, Tire ............................... ............... .................. ...................... ...................................... ................................ . 277, 340 . 35 . 120 . 294 . 145 . 286 . 363 Safety Belts .................................. . 8, 19 ＊ ......... Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features Airbags Seat Belts ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. .............................. Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio, XM Seat Belts ..................................... ............. . 412 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 57 . iii . 183, 211 . 8, 19 . 19 . 17 Additional Information Advice for Pregnant Women Automatic Seat Belt ............... ..... Tensioners ............................... ..................................... Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and ................................ . 21 . 354 . 14, 20 . 22 ................ Beeper ................................ . 19, 62 . 19 System Components ................... . 17 Use During Pregnancy ............... . 14 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ... . 139 .................................. . 131, 132 . 107 . 233 . 72 . 394 Seat Heaters Seats, Adjusting the Security Relock Timer Security System SEL/RESET Button Serial Number ................. ............................ ....................... ............................... .............. VIII 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：４６　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４２８ Index Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock SH-AWD (Super Handling-All ......... .......................... . 273 . 188 Wheel Drive) ......................... ....................................... ......................... . 301 . 68 . 78 Indicator System Message Torque Distribution Monitor ............................ Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags ... ........................ ...................................... . 76, 301 . 293 . 296 . 9 How the Side Airbag Off Side Curtain Airbags Indicator Works . 31 How Your Side Airbags Work . 29 . 9 ...................... ... ........................ How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... Work . 30 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Specifications Speed Limiter ...................... ............................. ..................................... ................................ ...................................... ................................ ................................ . 348, 350 . 114 . 364 . 168 . 370 . 396 . 295 SRS, Additional Information . 23 Additional Safety Precautions . 34 . 27 Advanced Airbags . 33 Airbag Service . 23 Airbag System Components Dual-Stage Airbags . 26 Dual-Threshold Airbags . 27 How the Side Airbag Off .......... ... ...................... ............................. ...... ..................... ............ Indicator Works ...................... . 31 How the SRS Indicator Works . 31 .. How Your Front Airbags Work . 25 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 29 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 30 SRS Indicator . 31, 63 .. START (Ignition Key Position) . 122 ....................... . 292 Starting the Engine ............................. Work In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 292 . 377 . 379 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock ................................ ........... . 119 . 122 Steering Wheel Buttons ................ Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visor Supplemental Restraint . 72, 230, 234, 253 . 368 .................... ........................................ . 155 .................................. ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. .9,23 . 33 . 31, 63 . 23 . 336 Synthetic Oil Tailgate Open Indicator Opening the Unlocking the Tailgate . 11 . 125 . 126 Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 349, 350 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 369 ............................ ............................... ............ .. CONTINUED IX 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：５１　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４２９ Index Technical Descriptions ＊ DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic .... ..... .................... Converter Tire Labeling Tire Pressure Monitoring ............................... ............................. . 398 . 403 . 406 . 405 . 400 − ................. .............. Federal Explanation System (TPMS) Required ......... . 401 . 73, 76 Temperature Gauge . 73, 74 Temperature, Outside . 50 .............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 232 .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 417 ......... . 274 Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 119 Tilt the Steering Wheel ................ . 188 Time, Setting the .......................... . 365 Tire Chains .................................... ......... Tire, How to Change a Flat . 371 . 398 Tire Information ......................... . 360 ............................................... Tires . 361 .............................. . 365 ........................................ ......................... . 362 . 398 .... Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear DOT Tire Quality Grading ＊ ＊ Indicator . 360 . 361 . 400 ...................................... .................................. ..................................... Inflation Inspection Labeling Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ........................... . 69, 307 . 362 Maintenance .............................. Pressure Monitor . 308 ...................... .. Pressure Monitoring System . 307 . 363 Replacing ................................... . 363 Rotating ...................................... ................................ Service Life . 362 . 364 Snow ........................................... . 364, 397 Specifications . 372 .................... ................... Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Equipment and Accessories Pre-Tow Checklist Weight Limit ..................................... ................ .... .................... ............................. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring .................................. System) . 314 . 391 . 315 . 318 . 314 Indicator Required Federal ............................... Explanation Trailer Loading ............................ ..................... . 401 . 314, 315 . 307 . 69, 307 Trailer Towing Tips Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ...................... . 319 Automatic Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic .............................. ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... ................................. Treadwear Trip Meter Turbo Boost Meter Turn Signals ......................... .................................. . 343 . 344 . 395 . 293 . 362 . 73, 74 . 71 . 114 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... . 369 .. . 398 . 272 ........................ ....... . 339 ＊ Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number ................. ...................... .... . 284 . 396 . 394 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：５５　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４３０ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicators .................................... ....................... ............................. ............................. Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil ................................................. .................................. . 312 . 66, 67, 312 . 368 . 163, 164 . 394 . 337 Defroster Washers ................................... ..................................... Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ................................... .................................... ..... . 163 . 342 . 356 . 112 . 361 . 391 ＊ : U.S. only WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washers, Windshield ............ ......... .................. . iii . 57 . 411 ＊ Wheels Checking the Fluid Level Operation ........ ................................... ........................................... ............. ............ .............................. Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Wrench, Nut . 342 . 112 . 359 . 119 . 362 . 372 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ......................... . 141 . 140 . 118 Windshield Cleaning ..................................... . 112 Index XI 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：５７　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４３１ 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２５：５９　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４３２ 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１９：２６：１４　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０４３３ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 US gal (68 ) Required Engine Oil; Always use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 343 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.8 US qt (2.7 ) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 346 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 345 ). Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 RDX ０７／０６／０１　１８：２９：５７　３１ＳＴＫ６１０　０００１ Owner’s Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NO. STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE OWNER’S SIGNATURE DEALER’S SIGNATURE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of the Acura RDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33STKC10 2008 RDX

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2008 Acura RDX Owners Manual