The service and repair manual for the 2009 Acura RDX — the 2.3L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 16 complaints · 42 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 RDX manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 113
- General Information 1,539
- Accessories & Equipment 916
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 208
- Body & Frame 301
- Maintenance 54
- Brakes 231
- Restraints 184
- Drivelines & Axles 161
- Steering 62
- Electrical 348
- Suspension 109
- Engine Mechanical 376
- Transmission 276
- Engine Performance 447
- Front 328
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 RDX
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 16 complaints and Acura has issued 42 technical service bulletins for the 2009 RDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 RDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 RDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2009 RDX problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2009 RDX, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2009 RDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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