climate control Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Manual

2007 Acura RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
........................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .61
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .169
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................277
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .291
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................327
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................381
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
............................................ .405
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................421
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................425
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

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Moonroof Switch
(P.153)
(P.158)
(P.253)
1: On RDX model only
On RDX with Technology Package model only
3: 2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH GAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.9
,26) AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.65)
(P.75)
(P.151) (P.282)
(P.279) (P.157) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.164)
(P.199) (P.151) (P.170)
(P.9,
34)
(P.180)
(P.295)
CEILING CONSOLE
(P.131)
(P.131)
AUDIO SYSTEM
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Moonroof
Switch
Home
Link Buttons(P.253)
(P.153)(P.158)
1:
On RDX model only
2:
3: On
RDX Technology Package model only
Control Locations
62
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AUDIO
SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER
WINDOW
SWITCH
(P.65)
(P.75)
(P.151)
(P.282) (P.279) (P.164) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.151) (P.199) (P.170)
(P.180)
(P.157) CEILING
CONSOLE
(P.295) (P.131)
(P.131)
AUDIO SYSTEM
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation................
Climate Control System .170
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Dual Temperature Control .175
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Climate Control Sensors .177
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Audio System .178
.
Audio System (On RDX model) .180
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To Play the AM/FM Radio .180
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Operating the CD Changer .183
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XM
Satellite Radio . 193
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Adjusting the Sound . 196
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Setting the Clock .198
Audio System (On RDX with Technology Package ................................
model) .199
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Interf ace Dial .199
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To Play the AM/FM Radio . 200
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Operating the CD Changer . 206
...................
XM
Satellite Radio .221
..................
Adjusting the Sound .227
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Auxiliary Input Jack .230
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Radio Reception .231
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Protecting Your Discs . 233
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CD Changer Error Messages . 234
.
Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 235
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Radio Thef t Protection . 239
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Security System .240 ...............................
Cruise Control .241
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AcuraLink .244
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
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HandsFreeLink .257
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 275
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On RDX with Technology Package
model
Features
Features
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Climate Control System
170
RDX modelOFF BUTTON
U.S. model is shown. MODE INDICATOR
DUAL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DIPLAY RDX with Technology Package model
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
MODE INDICATOR DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Proper
use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry
and comfortable, and keep the
windows clear for best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s
side independently (see page ).The
automatic climate control
system adjusts the fan speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select. Set
the desired temperature by
pushing or of the driver’s
side temperature control buttons.
The selected temperature will
show in the display.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference.
Press
the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display. The
indicator in the button also comes
on as a reminder.
In
the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated for the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. When
you push the passenger’s side
temperature control buttons, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page ).
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated by voice
control. See the navigation section in
your quick start guide f or an
overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual f or
complete details. 1.2.
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On RDX with Technology Package
model On RDX with Technology Package
modelVoice Control System Automatic Operation
Climate Control System
Features
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When
you set the temperature to its
lowest limit ( ) or its highest
limit ( ), the system runs at
full cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air. Press
the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ). The indicator in the
DUAL button comes on.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in the AUTO mode.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
To adjust the desired temperature,
push or of the temperature
control buttons. Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or
). The f an speed is
represented by vertical bars in the
display. When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns of f ), both
sides adjust to the driver’s side
temperature.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.175
Climate Control System
Dual Button
Semi-automatic Operation
T emperature Control Fan Control A ir Conditioning (A /C) Button
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When the indicator in the button is
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in reci rculation
mode, parti cularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirc ulation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. This
button turns the windshield
defrost on and off.
Wh en you push this button, air flows
from the defroster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
au tomatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately from the driver’s. This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f . Pushing this
button also turns the mirror heaters
on and of f (see page ).
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Recirculation Button
Windshield Def roster Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climate Control System
Features
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If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts of f
completely.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
The mode indicator in the display
changes to the current mode each
time you press the button.
When the climate control system is
turned off, the temperature in the
display will also turn of f .
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.
To Turn Everything Off
Mode Button
Climate Control System
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