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2020 RDX

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Page 1: ...nuals at owners acura com U S acura ca Canada 31TJBG10 OG10236 00X31 TJB G100 2020 Acura RDX Owner s Guide 2019 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A Owner s Guide for Quick Referenc...

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: ...American Honda Motor Co Inc strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and natural resources By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information typically found in a...

Page 4: ...is page intentionally left blank VISUAL INDEX Locate items in the vehicle s interior Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls 1 Lights Turn Signals 2 Wipers Washers 3 Horn 4 Brightness Control VISUAL INDEX...

Page 5: ...to the task of driving safely Control your speed Keep your vehicle in safe condition Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road other...

Page 6: ...arbon monoxide An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even when the garage door is open drive out of the garag...

Page 7: ...ssible A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision Not checking or mainta...

Page 8: ...RMATION 8 n Advanced Airbags The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants The driver s advanced airbag system includes a seat positi...

Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 10 n Important Facts About Your Airbags Always wear your seat belt properly sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehic...

Page 10: ...ing from the front passenger s seat Only small lightweight objects are in the seat back pocket Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if All of the above conditions are met and the...

Page 11: ...e passenger s seat If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities contact an Acura dealer For U S vehicles call Acura Client Relations at 800 382 2238 Fo...

Page 12: ...rd as SAFETY INFORMATION 16 needed and leave it unoccupied Or you may wish to get a smaller rear facing child seat Placing a rear facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or de...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 18 4 Seats in the outer positions straight top tether type Put the head restraint to its highest position Route the tether strap between the head restraint legs and secure the teth...

Page 14: ...rt the latch plate into the buckle Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks 3 Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops This activates the lockable retractor SAFETY...

Page 15: ...a child seat secure the child in a rear seat using the lap shoulder seat belt Have the child sit upright and all the way back then ensure the following The child s knees bend comfortably over the edge...

Page 16: ...u your dealer or American Honda Motor Co Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA...

Page 17: ...m LKAS There is a problem with the system Malfunction Indication Lamp check engine light The emissions control system may have a problem or the fuel cap is missing or loose If the indicator blinks a m...

Page 18: ...lts when you begin driving If the indicator remains on after seat belts are fastened see your dealer Low Fuel Refuel as soon as possible If the indicator blinks there is a problem with the fuel gauge...

Page 19: ...the vehicle unattended Keyless Access System When you carry the remote transmitter in a pocket or purse and it is outside the vehicle and within range about 32 inches or 80 cm you can lock or unlock t...

Page 20: ...auto lock To turn on this feature follow the steps below Using the Information Screen 1 From the HOME screen select Settings 1 If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 32 2 Select Vehicle 3 Select Keyless Access...

Page 21: ...CONTROLS 34 Tailgate Operation Use these methods to operate the tailgate n Power Tailgate Button To open or close the power tailgate press the power tailgate button for about one second If you press t...

Page 22: ...s can be opened and closed by using the switches on the doors when the vehicle is on The switches on the driver s side can be used to open and close all the windows n Automatic Operation To open Push...

Page 23: ...HICLE CONTROLS 38 n Exterior Lights Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams Return the lever to its original position for low b...

Page 24: ...an object sticker or film in the area around the camera Do not touch the camera lens If the camera receives a strong impact or requires repair consult a dealer If you see the message Some Driver Assis...

Page 25: ...g the System On or Off Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam position with the switch rotated to the AUTO position The auto high beam system indicator comes on To turn the system on Pull an...

Page 26: ...Seats Adjust the driver s seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle You should be able to sit upright and well back in the seat adequately press the pedal...

Page 27: ...th head restraints in all seating positions Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear impact crash injuries The center of the back of the occupant s head should...

Page 28: ...k 3 From the cargo area side Pull the release lever and fold down the seat To return the seat to the original position pull up the seat back in the upright position VEHICLE CONTROLS 48 Floor Mats Posi...

Page 29: ...itch left right up or down to move the mirror Folding door mirrors 4 button Press to fold in and out the door mirrors n Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors 1 Slide the selector switch to the left or right side...

Page 30: ...owers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible Note Climate control operation is affected during auto idle stop operation 1 See Auto Idle Stop n Front Operation Climate Contr...

Page 31: ...nduced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature e g persons with diabetes lower limb nerve damage or paralysis or with sensitive skin should no...

Page 32: ...io devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system Note When the screen is viewed through polarized sunglasses a rainbow pattern may appear on the screen due to optical characteristics o...

Page 33: ...vailable audio modes n Adjusting the Sound Adjust various sound settings USB Audio and AUX Input Mode 1 Press the Home button AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 58 2 Select an audio source icon 3 Select SOUND 4 S...

Page 34: ...t the system Move Move your finger in various directions to operate each screen AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 60 Flick Flick your finger up down or left right to scroll in lists or change pages throughout th...

Page 35: ...ormation about all of its features contact an Acura dealer or visit owners acura com U S acura ca n AcuraLink Menu 1 Press the Home button AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 62 2 Select AcuraLink n AcuraLink Conn...

Page 36: ...unction just as you would on your iPhone Messages View and reply to text messages or have messages read to you Models with navigation system Only one navigation system pre installed navigation or Appl...

Page 37: ...n 3 Select System Updates 4 Select MENU AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 66 5 Select Connection Setup 6 Select Wi Fi 7 Select Change Mode 8 Select Network then Confirm The display returns to the network list 9...

Page 38: ...on the screen if the update is successful when Install Now is selected When you select Install while Vehicle OFF go to step 7 6 Turn the vehicle off A notification appears on the screen If you select...

Page 39: ...e selected band for 10 seconds AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 70 SiriusXM 1 Available on a subscription basis only For more information or to subscribe contact your dealer or visit www sirius com subscribenow...

Page 40: ...rent file 5 Play Pause Icon 6 Current Track Information Select to display the play list screen 7 Random Icon Select to play all files in the current folder in random order n Searching for Music Applic...

Page 41: ...to the system This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay see Apple CarPlay pairing of additional Bluetooth compatible devices is unavailable a...

Page 42: ...screen then press the touchpad A You can enter the number through the on screen keyboard Select KEYPAD on the upper right of the screen 4 Press touchpad A Dialing starts automatically If the on screen...

Page 43: ...lected on the upper right of the screen the on screen keyboard appears 4 Select a number n Using Speed Dial Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers 1 Go to the phone...

Page 44: ...say Navigation you can say one of the options below Follow the system prompts Address English Only 13 Place Name English Only 13 Find Nearest Go Home Previous Destination Back Cancel 2 Models with nav...

Page 45: ...e search results n Street Address 1 Select a search method to enter a new destination 2 Select GO on the right side of your destination If you select the destination from recent destinations or favori...

Page 46: ...ehicle Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate Adjust your seating position mirrors and steering wheel properly DRIVING 84 Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot...

Page 47: ...in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weigh...

Page 48: ...ely 10 of the total trailer weight DRIVING 88 Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway To achiev...

Page 49: ...t was transmitted successfully After pressing the lock button wait for the green LED to blink This indicates that the all the doors and the tailgate are locked n Stopping the Engine When started remot...

Page 50: ...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 air found at altitudes above 8 000 feet 2 400 m Whe...

Page 51: ...the vehicle Make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position You should inform the car wash attendant of this procedure 1 With the engine running press and hold the brake pedal 2 Select N then releas...

Page 52: ...teering control when braking very hard n Parking Brake Keep the vehicle from moving when parked To apply 1 Press the parking brake switch DRIVING 96 To release 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Pull the par...

Page 53: ...ize DRIVING 98 Integrated Dynamics System Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions vehicle speed and handling Press the Dynamic Mode switch to cycle through the available mod...

Page 54: ...tant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and if the detected vehicle comes to a stop can decelerate and stop your vehicle without you having to keep you...

Page 55: ...ot off the pedal and press the SET switch down to set the speed Below 25 mph 40 km h Low Speed Follow Press the SET switch down to set the speed at 25 mph 40 km h n Adjusting the Vehicle Speed Press t...

Page 56: ...o seconds DRIVING 104 Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and provides audible and visual alerts if the vehicle is detecte...

Page 57: ...Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours The CMBS is designed to alert you when a potential collision is determin...

Page 58: ...etween 20 mph 32 km h and 100 mph 160 km h When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes the appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds providing assistance when you...

Page 59: ...Available Information Message The Blind Spot Information system is deactivated and a message appears when Mud snow or ice accumulates in the vicinity of the sensors Stop your vehicle in a safe place a...

Page 60: ...upper display along with helpful parking guidelines n Changing Settings Turn the guidelines on or off 1 Press HOME 2 Select Settings 3 Select Camera 4 Select Rear Camera 5 Select Guidelines 6 Select f...

Page 61: ...e containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits In addition in order to maintain good performance fuel economy and emissions control we strongly recommend the use of...

Page 62: ...CTED 116 6 Attempt to start your vehicle s engine If it turns over slowly make sure that the jumper cables have good metal to metal contact A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct proce...

Page 63: ...vehicle comes to a complete stop Then press the ENGINE START STOP HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 118 button twice without depressing the brake pedal to change the mode to VEHICLE OFF Do not press the button...

Page 64: ...remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists 1 If equipped HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 120 When the malfunction indicato...

Page 65: ...sh the rear edge of the handle on the floor lid and open the lid 5 Push the tabs to open the tool box lid 6 Take the kit out of the case 1 If equipped HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 122 7 Place the kit face...

Page 66: ...vehicle outdoors Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire 1 Push the rear edge of the handle on the cargo floor lid and open the lid 2 Push the tabs to open the tool box lid HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 124...

Page 67: ...bar and the jack handle until the tire is off the ground HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 126 n Replacing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire 2 Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a c...

Page 68: ...seriously injure the occupants Store the wheel jack and tools securely before driving HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 128 Fuse Locations If any electrical devices are not working turn the vehicle off and che...

Page 69: ...Inspecting and Changing Fuses 1 Turn off the vehicle including all lights and accessories 2 Remove the fuse box cover 3 Check the large fuse in the engine compartment If the fuse is blown use a Phill...

Page 70: ...se a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this guide Failure to properly follow maintenance ins...

Page 71: ...n Maintenance Minder Service Codes These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle U S Models MAINTENANCE 134 MAINTENANCE 135...

Page 72: ...ood 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard 3 Pull the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to...

Page 73: ...per towel 3 Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole 4 Remove the dipstick again and check the level It should be between the upper and lower marks Add oil if necessary MAINTENANCE 138 n Rec...

Page 74: ...ype 2 n Checking the Reserve Tank 1 Make sure the engine and radiator are cool 2 Open the hood See Opening the Hood Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank 3 If the coolant level is below the...

Page 75: ...ery consult a dealer Models with Auto Idle Stop The battery installed in this vehicle is specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop Using a battery other than this specified type may shorte...

Page 76: ...er blade into the end cap 8 Slide the wiper holder onto the wiper arm securely 9 Lower the passenger side wiper arm first then the driver side 10 Set the power mode to ON and hold the wiper switch in...

Page 77: ...rash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all instructions in the owner s manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance 1 If equipped MAINTENANCE 146 n Tire and Loading Information La...

Page 78: ...e tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings Those you should be aware of are described below Here is an example of what each marking means P235 60R18 102T P tire type passenger vehicle...

Page 79: ...ire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tire must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand...

Page 80: ...30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds 8 Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes When traffic conditions allow let the vehicle coast for several seconds...

Page 81: ...da Motor Co Inc Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100 5E 8F 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 Tel 800 382 2238 Fax 310 783 3535 Twitter Twitter com AcuraClientCare Canadian owners Honda Canada...

Page 82: ...S Environmental Protection Agency Attn Warranty Claim 2000 Traverwood Drive Ann Arbor MI 48105 Email complianceinfo epa gov Webite epa gov otaq verify CLIENT INFORMATION 156 INDEX AcuraLink 62 64 Acur...

Page 83: ...mittent Wipers 44 Intermittent Wipers 43 INDEX 158 DISCLOSURES California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Operating servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off highway motor vehicle can expose...

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