Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Manual

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart. The
master key can be retracted into
the remote transmitter. When you
use the key, push the release button
to pop the key out of the remote
transmitter. To retract the key, push
the release button and at the same
time push the key into the remote
tran smitter until it is secu rely
latched. Always
use the fully-extended key
when you insert it to the ignition
switch. If the key does not fully
extend, the immobilizer system may
not operate properly and preven ts
from starting the engine.
Retracting or extending the key may
hurt your f inger. Make sure your
f ingers do not touch the pivot of the
key when retracting or extending the
key.
Your vehicle has two transmitters;
see page for an explanation of
the operation. 140
Keys and Locks
Retractable Master Key
Remote Transmitter
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RELEASE BUTTONPush
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine will not
start.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again. If you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer. The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
Immobilizer System
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
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Ignition Switch
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
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You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
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Ignition Switch
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Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the tailgate.
Push the top of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate; push the
bottom to unlock them. Each
door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. When you pull
backward on the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the doors and the
ta ilgate lock. Push forward on the
lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks
only that door. The lock tab on the
each passenger’s door locks and
unlocks only that door. When
the door is unlocked, you can
seetheredindicatoronthelocktab
next to the inside door handle.
All doors and the tailgate can be
locked from the outside by using the
key in the driver’s door lock. To
unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key, turn the key, and release it.
The remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a f ew seconds.
You can change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE’’ setting in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). 110
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On RDX with Technology Package
model
Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
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To unlock
To lock
LOCK TAB
Passenger’s Side MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Driver’s Side
Lock Lock
Unlock
Unlock
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When the vehic le speed reaches
about 9 mph (about 15 km/h) or
more, all the doors lock
automatically.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .
When you shift to P after driving, the
driver’s door unlocks.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .With
the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. They are
not disabled if the driver’s door is
closed. Pushing the switch down on
the open front passenger’s door will
lock all doors and the tailgate.
To
lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicl e, pull
backward on the lock tab and close
the door. To lock the driver’s door,
remove the key from the ignition
switch and pull backward on the lock
tab. Then close the door.
You can change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting in the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
You
can change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK ’’ setting in the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
fromtheinsideregardlessof the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab f orward and
use the outside door handle.
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Childproof Door L ocks
Door L ocks
L ockout Prevent ion
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LEVER
Lock
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Your vehicle has customizable
settings for the doors and the
tailgate to automatically lock and
unlock. Make all settings before you
start driving.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
To
change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .
With the auto door locking and
unlocking, the tailgate also locks and
unlocks. The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
Thedoorsandthetailgatelock
when the vehicle speed reaches 9
mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
Thedoorsandthetailgatelock
whenever you move the shif t lever
out of the Park position.
Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
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3.
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Locks all doors and the tailgate whenthe vehicle’s speed reaches about 9 mph(15 km/h).
On RDX model
On RDX with Technology Packagemodel On RDX model
Door L ocks
To activate an auto door lock mode:A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking A uto Door L ocking
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake.Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, move the shif t
lever to Park (P), and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door. Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
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Door L ocks
To turn the auto door lock modes
off:
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Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
All doors and the tailgate unlock
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park position.
This is the def ault setting.
All doors and the tailgate unlock
when you move the shif t lever to
the Park position.
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Locks all doors and the tailgate when the shif t lever is moved out of Park (P). On RDX model
Door L ocks
A uto Door UnlockingTo activate an auto door lock mode:
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µTurn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door.
Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door. Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold
down the switch:
Until you hear one click (af ter
about 5 seconds) to activate the
driver’s door unlock f eature.
Release the switch, move the shif t
lever to Park (P), and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds. Or, until you hear a second click
(af ter about 10 seconds) to
activate the all doors and
tailgate unlock feature.
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2.
3. 4.
5.
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2.
3.
6.
Unlocks driver’s door or all doors and
the tailgate when the ignition switch isout of the ON (II) position.
Door L ocks
To activate an auto door unlockmode: To turn the auto door unlock modes
off:
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