Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english

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Surround View Camera System

Using the Surround View Camera System

Driving

The system may not work properly under the following conditions.

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Surround View Camera System Limitations

Conditions

Solutions

The images may not
appear clearly when:

●

You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.

●

Camera temperatures are high.

●

A sudden change between light and dark such as an
entrance or exit of a tunnel.

●

You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)

Do not use the surround view camera system but rely
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow
the system to work properly.

●

A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or
debris.

●

A camera lens is scratched.

Clean rear camera lenses with the rearview camera
washer

or a soft cloth moisturized with water, mild

detergent or glass cleaner.

Rear Wiper/Washer

P. 199

The audio/information screen is dirty.

Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.

A camera angle is
altered.

A camera or the area around the camera has been
severely impacted.

Do not use the surround view camera system and
contact a dealer.

An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at

owners.acura.com

Canada, visit

www.acura.ca

for additional information on gasoline. For more

information on top tier gasoline, visit

www.toptiergas.com

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Fuel tank capacity: 17.1 US gal (64.7 L)

Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher

Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline 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 gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.

Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

Turn off the engine.

Unlock the driver’s door using the master
door lock switch.

The fuel fill door on the outer side of the
vehicle will unlock.

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

P. 165

Press the area indicated by the arrow to
release the fuel fill door. You will hear a
click.

How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.

Use the master door lock switch to unlock the fuel fill
door.
The vehicle doors and fuel fill door automatically
relock if the remote unlock function is used. This can
be deactivated by briefly opening then closing the
driver’s door.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

•

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Master Door Lock Switch

Press

Fuel Fill Door

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

Keep the filler nozzle level.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

P. 637

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.

•

Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 547

•

Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test.
For more information on how this test is performed,
please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for

“fuel consumption testing” in the search field at the
top of the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Driving

Turbo Engine Vehicle

Handling Precautions

The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine driven by
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.

•

When the engine is cold just after starting, avoid revving the engine or sudden
acceleration.

•

Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance
Minder. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as sticking and abnormal
noise of the turbine bearing.

Turbo Engine Vehicle

The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the filter is indicated on the multi-information
display. Follow the information of when to replace
them.

Maintenance Minder

P. 537

The temperature gauge pointer is at the

mark

when you restart the engine after driving under high
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly
terrain. This is normal. The gauge goes down after
you idle or drive the vehicle for about one minute.

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.

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Daily inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

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Periodic inspections

•

Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Checking the Brake Fluid

P. 555

•

Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 566

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 557

•

Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 561

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 541

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.acura.com

Authorized Manuals

P. 650

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Before Performing Maintenance

Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.

•

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, 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 eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.

Roll the right selector wheel until the

Maintenance

screen is displayed. The

engine oil life appears on the multi-information display along with maintenance
items due soon.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 541

Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

Right Selector Wheel

Remaining Engine Oil Life

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

Continued

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information

Display (MID)

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

—

When you select the Maintenance
screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.

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Maintenance Due Soon

15%

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by rolling the right selector wheel, this
message will go off.

The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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The maintenance minder indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance message.

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Now

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.

The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over 10
miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Roll the right
selector wheel to switch to another
display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

Continued

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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

Main
Item

Sub
Items

Maintenance Minder Indicator

System Message Indicator

U.S. models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message does not appear more than 12 months after the

display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

●

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

●

Inspect front and rear brakes

●

Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit bottle (If
equipped)

●

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

●

Inspect suspension components

●

Inspect driveshaft boots

●

Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA

)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

●

Inspect fuel lines and connections

*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of

mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid and transfer

fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace rear differential fluid

●

Replace brake fluid

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.

Canadian models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message does not appear more than 12 months after the

display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of

mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 12,000
km (7,500 miles), then every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

●

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace rear differential fluid

●

Replace brake fluid

●

Service front and rear brakes

●

Inspect these items:

•

Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

•

Suspension components

•

Driveshaft boots

•

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA

)

•

All fluid levels and condition of fluids

•

Exhaust system

•

Fuel lines and connections

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