heater Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Manual

ÎÎÎ
ÎÎ ÎÎ
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
1:
2 : On RDX model only
3:
4:
On RDX with Technology Package model only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
MIRROR CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONSSEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.299)
(P.237)
(P.316) (P.155)
(P.126) (P.125)
(P.178)
(P.34)
(P.125/156)
(P.230)
(P.164)
(P.150)
(P.241) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.179)
(P.121/122)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS(P.119/120)
UPPER DISPLAY
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
(P.258) (P.79)
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
TM
3
33
3, 4 3, 4
2
1
——
y

y
() yy

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
......................
Instrume nt Panel . 63, 64
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
.............................................
Gauges .75
.....................
Turbo Boost Meter .75
..................................
Fuel Gauge .75
....................
Inf ormation Display . 76.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
.......................
System Messages .84
...................
Customized Settings . 87
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .119
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .120
.........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 121
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 125
...............
Hazard Warning Button . 125
........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 126
.............................
Keys and Locks .126
......................
Immobilizer System .128
..............................
Ignition Switch .129
....................................
Door Locks .131
....................
Power Door Locks . 131
............
Childproof Door Locks . 132
Auto Door ..............
Locking/Unlocking . 133
..........................................
Tailgate .138
.....................
Remote Transmitter .140
...............................................
Seats .144
.......
Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 144Front Passenger’s Seat
..........................
Adjustments .145
........................
Head Restraints .146
....................................
Armrests .147
.
Folding the Rear Seats Down . 147
..................................
Seat Heaters .150
............................
Power Windows .151
.......................................
Moonroof .153
...........................................
Mirrors .155
..
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 155
..................
Reverse Mirror Tilt . 156
.........................
Heated Mirrors .156
...............................
Parking Brake .157
...............................
Interior Lights .158
............................
Ceiling Lights .158
........................
Courtesy Lights .160
......................
Cargo Area Light .160
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 161
..................................
Glove Box .162
..................
Front Door Pockets . 162
.....................
Beverage Holders .163
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 164
...................................
Sun Visor .164
............................
Vanity Mirror .165
.............
Console Compartment . 165
.....................
Cargo Area Cover .167
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
——
y


y
() yy

ÎÎÎ Î
Î Î
ÎÎ
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Ref er to the navigation system manual. On RDX model only
1:
2:
3:
4: On RDX with Technology Package model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
118
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON(P.179)
(P.125/156) (P.230)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.164)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.299)
(P.241)(P.150)
(P.237)
(P.125)
(P.34)
(P.178)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.121/122)
(P.126)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.79)
HORN (P.119/120)
UPPER DISPLAY
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.316)
(P.155)
(P.258)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
3, 4
TM
3 3
1 3
3, 4
2
——
y


y
() y
y

The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalso
turns the mirror heaters on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the def ogger is on.If you do not turn it of f , the def ogger
will automatically shut itself of f af ter
a certain period depending on the
ambient temperature. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle.
In cold weather, the def ogger will
not automatically shut itself of f . You
must manually shut of f the rear
window def ogger when it is no
longer needed.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all outside turn signals and
both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Rear Window Def ogger, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
125
——
y

y
() y
y

In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Both front seats have seat heaters.
The passenger seat is only heated in
the seat bottom because of the side
airbag cutoff system. The ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position to use seat heaters. Push the
top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat
up the seat. After the seat reaches a
comf ortable temperature, select LO
by pushing the bottom of the switch.
This will keep the seat warm.
Seat Heaters
150
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
——
y
y
() y
y

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
setting.With the selector switch in the R
(right) position, the passenger’s side
mirror will pivot downward slightly
when you shif t the transmission into
reverse. This gives you a better view
of thesideof thevehiclewhile
parallel parking. The mirror returns
to its original position when you take
the transmission out of reverse.
Turn this f eature of f by leaving the
selector switch in the lef t or center
position.
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
3.
4.
Mirrors
Reverse Mirror Tilt
Heated Mirrors
156
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
——
y

y
() y

y

ÛÝÛ
Ý
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
172
——
y

y
() y
y

CONTINUED
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 ).
125
Recirculation Button
Windshield Def roster Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climate Control System
Features
173
——
y

y
() y
y

Your vehicle’s audio system has an
in-dash disc changer with the same
controls used for the radio. To
operate the disc changer, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position.
The disc changer can play these disc
formats: CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/RW
DVD-A
DTS
The disc packages or jackets should
have one of these marks. DVD-A
discs not meeting DVD
verifica tion standards may not be
playable.
The changer cannot play DVD-V or
DVD-R/RW formats.
Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed
discs are not playable.
‘‘DTS’’ and ‘‘DTS Digital Surround’’
are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem. The changer can also play MP3 or
WMA format (see page ). 212
Audio System
208
TM
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
——
y
y
() y
y

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
389
BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
——
y
y
() yy