Refueling; Handling The Unexpected; Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength; Jump Starting - Acura 2015 RDX Owner's Manual

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DRIVING

Refueling

Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
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.
How to Refuel
1. The fuel fi ll door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Pull the fuel fi ll door release handle near the
parking brake. The fuel fi ll door opens.
4. Turn the fuel fi ll cap slowly to open. Place the
fuel fi ll cap in the holder.
5. Insert the fi ller nozzle fully. When the tank is full,
the fuel nozzle clicks off automatically.
6. Replace the fuel fi ll cap. Tighten it until you hear
at least one click. Close the fuel fi ll door.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly fl ammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and fl ame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength

If the battery life in your keyless access remote is weak, a message appears in the
multi-information display (MID) with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the keyless access remote to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator
is fl ashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the fi rst jumper cable to your vehicle's
battery (+) terminal.
Pull
2. Connect the other end of the fi rst jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect
Cap
this jumper cable to any other part.
Cap
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Holder
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open fl ames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Booster battery
Engine hanger
WARNING
HOLD
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