Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Manual

To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your foot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
(see page ). You
will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
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Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Each f ront and rear ceiling light has
three-position switch.
Front ceiling lights:
In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both f ront
and rear ceiling lights are on all the
time except when the rear ceiling
light switch is in the OFF position.In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both f ront
and rear ceiling lights are of f all the
time.
With the f ront ceiling lights switch in
this position, the rear ceiling light
does not work, and both f ront and
rear ceiling lights do not come on
when you open any door.
Rear ceiling light:
You can use the rear ceiling light
independently. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on even if
the f ront ceiling light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ position. In the ON position,
the light stays on continuously
except when the f ront ceiling light
switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ position.
Ceiling L ights
Interior Lights
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Front
DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED
Rear OFF
ON
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Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Unlock the doors with the key,
locktabonthedriver’sdoor,
master door lock switch, or
remote transmitter.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then fades out
in about 30 seconds. If
you do not open any door after
unlocking the driver’s door or
removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light(s) fade out in about
30 seconds. If you leave any door
open without the key in the ignition
switch, the light(s) will go off after 3
minutes.
You can use the front ceiling lights
whenever the lights are off.
To turn the lights on or off, push its
lens.
In
the door activated position, both
front and rear ceiling lights come on
when you:
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting in
the multi-information display (see
page ).103
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
159
LENSES
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The courtesy lights in the ceiling
console come on when the light
switch is in the or the
position. You can adjust their
brightness by turning the Select/
Reset knob on the instrument panel. The
cargo area light has a two
position switch. In the OFF (right)
position, the light does not come on.
In the ON (left) position, the light
comesonwhenyou openthetailgate.
Your
vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyou;
Unlock the driver’s door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Open any door.
The
courtesy light in each front door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light fades out in about 30 seconds.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting in
the multi-information display (see
page ). 103
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Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights Cargo Area Light
160
COURTESY LIGHTS ON OFF
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
161
GLOVE BOX
COAT HOOK
CENTER
POCKET
SUN VISOR/VANITY
MIRROR
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS in
REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLEFRONT DOOR
POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
CARGO AREA COVER
DOOR LINING
POCKETS
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
The interior of each f ront door has
an extendable pocket f or maps and
other small, lightweight items. For
saf ety, be sure both f ront door
pockets are closed while driving.
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
Interior Convenience Items
162
Lock FRONT DOOR POCKET
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To use the f ront beverage holder,
push on the lid. It will swing open. To
close the lid, push it down until it
latches.The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
Inst rument s and Cont rols
163
Push
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None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When both sockets are
being used, the combined power
rating of the accessories should be
120 watts or less (10 amps).To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Interior Convenience Items
A ccessory Power Sockets
Sun Visor
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COVERConsole Compartment
COVER Front
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CONT INUED
Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.Your vehicle has a multi-f unction
console compartment. It includes an
armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder,
a card holder and a console
compartment with two separatable
shelves.
To open the console compartment,
push the button and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
You can lock or unlock the console
compartment lid with the master key.
The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.
Interior Convenience Items
Vanity Mirror
Console Compartment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
165
VANITY MIRROR MASTER KEY
LID
Push BUTTON Close
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You can use the inside of the lid f or a
pen holder, a coin holder and a card
holder.The console compartment has two
shelves to divide it into two levels.
To store small items, you can use the
upperhalfofthespacebyputting
the shelves down until they latch.
The f ront and rear shelves can be
used separately.When you store a large item like a
brief case, lif t the shelves up to
create a large space.
The console compartment light
comes on when the parking lights
are on. The items on each shelves should
not exceed 11 lbs (5 kg). Heavy
items may damage the shelves.The maximum dimensions of the
item you can store in the console
compartment are:
Length: 16.9 in (430 mm)
Height: 12.2 in (310 mm)
Width: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Interior Convenience Items
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LID
CARD HOLDER PEN HOLDER
COIN
HOLDER
SHELVES
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