Starting To Drive; Shifting - Acura RDX Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or
even partly enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle parked in a garage
or other areas with limited ventilation.

Starting to Drive

Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
Before Starting the Engine
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1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
The parking brake indicator (red)
comes on for 30 seconds when you
press the electric parking brake
switch.
The parking brake must be applied
to start the engine.
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2. Depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the
vehicle in N with the 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 air found
at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical
accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in
order to reduce battery drain.
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Changing the Power Mode
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Accessory or On mode: Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On
mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold
the brake pedal, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. Keep
your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Select Park,
then press the ENGINE START/ STOP
button. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle
goes into Accessory mode.

Shifting

Change the gear position based on your driving needs.
DRIVING
*1 - If equipped
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