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2019 Acura RDX Owner's Guide

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2019

OWNER'S GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 2009 RDX

Page 2: ...designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various sy...

Page 3: ...r your 4 year 50 000 mile 80 000 km warranty the following benefits are available Towing services full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer Roadside assistance jump starting fuel delivery lockou...

Page 4: ...Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with Tire Fill Assist 102 Fixing or Changing a Tire US models only if equipped 103 Fuse Locations 110 MAINTENANCE 113 Safety Precautions 113 Maintenance MinderTM 114 U...

Page 5: ...ndition Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a crash Remember situations can chang...

Page 6: ...noxide gas Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even when the garage door is open drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine Seat Belts A seat belt is your best protect...

Page 7: ...ision Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as...

Page 8: ...r s airbag The front passenger s advanced airbag system has weight sensors We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger s seat However if you do allow a child age...

Page 9: ...ach or place objects on the front airbag covers Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if...

Page 10: ...and should not perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself However you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations SAFETY INFORMATION 12...

Page 11: ...s height and weight are appropriate for a rear facing seat Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position Rear facing child seats should never be installed in a forward facing posi...

Page 12: ...Child Seat A LATCH compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors 1 Loc...

Page 13: ...t belt that a child can reach is buckled the lockable retractor is activated and the belt is fully retracted and locked SAFETY INFORMATION 18 To deactivate a lockable retractor release the buckle and...

Page 14: ...be removed by the owner contact a dealer for a replacement SAFETY INFORMATION 20 Reporting Safety Defects In the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could c...

Page 15: ...essary U S Canada Brake system Brake fluid is low There is a malfunction in the brake system Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure If normal check the brake fluid level when you stop I...

Page 16: ...e is a problem with the system Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine 1 If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL 24 All Wheel Drive AWD 1 There is a problem with the system If the indicator blink...

Page 17: ...nd Spot Information 1 off ACC on Turn signals hazards on Fog lights 1 on High beams on Exterior lights on Auto High Beam System on 1 If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL 26 Multi Information Display Consists...

Page 18: ...ch the door lock sensor on the front or rear 1door or press the door lock button on the tailgate n Walk Away Auto Lock When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter the doo...

Page 19: ...oor using the lock tab on the front passenger s door only that door locks To Unlock Lock Tab To Lock VEHICLE CONTROLS 30 n Using the Front Door Inner Handle Pull the front door inner handle The door u...

Page 20: ...lgate inner button until you hear one long and two short beeps VEHICLE CONTROLS 32 n Power Tailgate Inner Button Press the button on the tailgate to close the power tailgate If you press the button ag...

Page 21: ...E CONTROLS 34 ceiling to open and close the panoramic roof Opening or closing the panoramic roof and sunshade on someone s hands or fingers can cause serious injury Make sure all hands and fingers are...

Page 22: ...If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 36 system changes between low and high beams depending on the light source ahead of you 15 degrees If a vehicle is detected ahead of you the headlights stay in low beams...

Page 23: ...ly turn on when the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval The headlights turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off or if there is enough ambient light VEHICLE CONTROLS 38...

Page 24: ...ult in serious injury or death in a crash Adjust the seat back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a cra...

Page 25: ...o raise the head restraint Pull it upward To lower the head restraint Push it down while pressing the release button VEHICLE CONTROLS 42 Folding Down the Third Row Head Restraint To fold down the head...

Page 26: ...hen the shift lever is in Reverse R 1 If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 44 n Power Door Mirrors Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on L R selector switch Select the left or right mirror Afte...

Page 27: ...the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible Note Climate control operation is affected during auto idle stop operat...

Page 28: ...the previous setting of front seat heaters and ventilators 1 are maintained Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature e g persons w...

Page 29: ...asic Audio Operation Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system n USB Port Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device such as an iPod or iPhone 1 Open the USB cov...

Page 30: ...VITY 52 Left Selector Wheel To change the audio source Press the APPS button then roll up or down to select item on the Multi Information Display or heads up display 1 and then press the left selector...

Page 31: ...IO AND CONNECTIVITY 54 Move with two fingers 2 Move two fingers across touchpad A to move the map n True Touchpad B Operation Click Press click touchpad A to select a card Move Move your finger up or...

Page 32: ...connection Visit owners acura com U S or www acura ca owners acuralink Canada for more information Apple Carplay If you connect an Apple Carplay compatible iPhone to the system via the USB port in the...

Page 33: ...Confirm The display returns to the network list operability or functionality now or in the future due to among other conditions changes in CarPlay software Apple iOS service interruptions or incompati...

Page 34: ...band for a station with a strong signal SiriusXM 1 Available on a subscription basis only For more information or to subscribe contact your dealer or visit www sirius com subscribenow U S or www siriu...

Page 35: ...Music Library 2 Select a search category e g Albums 3 Select an item Note Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback...

Page 36: ...mber Speak clearly and naturally after a beep If the microphone picks up voices other than yours the command may be misinterpreted To change the volume level use the audio system s volume knob or the...

Page 37: ...perating a vehicle BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK 66 3 Select a name You can sort by First Name or Last Name Select the icon on the upper right of the screen 4 Select a number Dialing starts automatically n...

Page 38: ...gation system 1 Basic Navigation Operation A real time navigation uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination You can operate the system using...

Page 39: ...Home Address 2 Enter your home address and then click touchpad A Select ENTER and then click the touchpad A if using the on screen keyboard 3 Select your home address from the search results NAVIGATIO...

Page 40: ...d lock all doors and the tailgate Adjust your seating position mirrors and steering wheel properly DRIVING 72 Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats Eve...

Page 41: ...ct handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide DRIVING 74 In addition the total weight of the vehicle...

Page 42: ...limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive To...

Page 43: ...he parking brake applied it is safer to start it in P 3 Press the ENGINE START STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal Note The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner ai...

Page 44: ...urned it off the last time you drove the vehicle Braking Slow down or stop your vehicle and keep it from moving when parked 1 If equipped DRIVING 80 n Foot Brake Press the brake pedal to slow down or...

Page 45: ...ion display DRIVING 82 Sport Adds to Sport to allow for increased performance by enhancing throttle response and changing the shift map Sport Enhances vehicle response feel through decreased steering...

Page 46: ...hicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours The CMBS is designed to alert you when a potential collision is determined as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help min...

Page 47: ...ply your vehicle s brakes Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal when conditions require n Canceling ACC You can press the CANCEL button MAIN button or the brake pedal The ACC with LSF indicator...

Page 48: ...top of the instrument panel It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly Road Departure Mitigation RDM Alerts and helps to assist you if the system det...

Page 49: ...The system activates when The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected in front of you is about 3 mph 5 km h and over with a chance of a collision Your vehicle speed...

Page 50: ...ome screen select the Settings App 2 Select Vehicle 3 Select Driver Assist System Setup 4 Select Blind Spot Information 1 If equipped DRIVING 92 n Important Safety Reminder Like all assistance systems...

Page 51: ...ly confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up Certain conditions such as weather lightning and high temperatures may also restrict the rear view Do not rely on the rearview display which does...

Page 52: ...or on the outer side of the vehicle will unlock Master Door Lock Switch DRIVING 96 4 Press the area indicated by the arrow to release the fuel fill door You will hear a click 5 Place the end of the fi...

Page 53: ...mation on how to start the engine 1 Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the ENGINE START STOP button while the indicator is flashing 2 With the brake pedal pressed press the ENGINE START STOP...

Page 54: ...st stop the engine choose one of the following operations HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 100 Press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for two seconds or Firmly press the ENGINE START STOP button three tim...

Page 55: ...essure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and...

Page 56: ...erwise severely damaged you will need to have the vehicle towed If the tire only has a small puncture from a nail for instance do not remove the nail you can use the temporary tire repair kit so that...

Page 57: ...r the air compressor with the vehicle outdoors Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire 1 Push the rear edge of the handle on the floor lid and open the lid 2 Push the tabs to open the tool box lid HAND...

Page 58: ...the engine is running Use only where the ground is firm and level Use only at the jacking points Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack HAN...

Page 59: ...ment of this fuse should be done by a dealer HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 110 n Interior Fuse Box Fuse Box A Located under the dashboard behind the instrument panel Fuse locations are shown on the label on...

Page 60: ...wels or other flammable objects under the hood Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire To clean parts use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner not gasoline Wear...

Page 61: ...1 2 or 3 if they are noisy U S models Maintenance replacement or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are...

Page 62: ...inches 30 cm and press firmly down with your hands Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised The hood will strike the wipers and may damage either the hood or the wipers Models with Auto Idl...

Page 63: ...stitute s latest requirements Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature MAINTENANCE 118 Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another comm...

Page 64: ...ise and relieve any pressure in the coolant system 3 Push down and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to remove it 4 The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it...

Page 65: ...F Both wiper arms are now set to the maintenance position 3 Lift the driver side wiper arm first then the passenger side 4 Press and hold the tab then slide the holder off the wiper arm MAINTENANCE 12...

Page 66: ...s bulges cuts splits or cracks in the side or tread Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks Replace tires if you see fabric or cord Uneven or excessive tread wear Have a dealer check the...

Page 67: ...strongly recommend using the following chains Cable type QCC Cobra 1046 Mount chains as tightly as you can and make sure that they do not touch the brake lines or suspension MAINTENANCE 126 Traction d...

Page 68: ...ay have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak tr...

Page 69: ...ehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal 7 Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 40 minutes The readiness codes are erased when the battery is di...

Page 70: ...ithin range A If you pull the handle too quickly the system may not have time to confirm the door is unlocked Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked If you are wearing gloves the system m...

Page 71: ...s and workmanship CLIENT INFORMATION 134 Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty Covers your vehicle s emissions control systems Time mileage and coverage are con...

Page 72: ...t Airbags 8 Side Airbags 9 Side Curtain Airbags 9 Audio and Connectivity 51 63 Adjusting the Sound 53 Apple CarPlay 57 Auxiliary Input Jack 51 Bluetooth Audio 62 FM AM Radio 59 iPod 60 SiriusXM Radio...

Page 73: ...ers 38 39 Automatic Rain Sensing Wipers 39 Intermittent Wipers 39 INDEX 138 DISCLOSURES California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Operating servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off highway...

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