window Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

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Front Ceiling Light Switch
Moonroof Switch
1: On RDX model only
On RDX with Technology Package model only
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(P.142)
HomeLink Buttons
(P.247)
(P.149)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHGAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTONPASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.71) (P.61)
(P.9,25)
(P.146)
(P.123)
(P.140) (P.275)
(P.273) (P.148) (P.293)
(P.170)
(P.144) (P.9,32)
(P.160)
(P.123)
(P.140)
(P.189) (P.155)
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Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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On RDX with Technology Package model only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
UPPER DISPLAY
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.230)
(P.313)(P.144)
(P.252)
(P.119) (P.297)
(P.112/113)(P.169)(P.118)
(P.168)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.234) (P.139)(P.32)
(P.118/145)
(P.220)
(P.155)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
side impact, or rollover.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
). Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
A rollover sensor that can detect if
your vehicle is about to roll over
and signal the control unit to
deploy both side curtain airbags
and f ront seat belt tensioners (see
page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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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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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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .71
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Turbo Boost Meter .71
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Fuel Gauge .71
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
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System Messages .77 ...................
Customized Settings .80
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .111
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .112
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .113
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Turn Signal and Headlights .114
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Instrument Panel Brightness .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .118
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Hazard Warning Button .118
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .119
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .123
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Power Door Locks .123
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Childproof Door Locks .124
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Tailgate .125
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Remote Transmitter .127
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Seats .131
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments .131
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .132
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Head Restraints .133
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Active Head Restraints .135 ....................................
Armrests .136
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Folding the Rear Seats Down .136
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Seat Heaters .139
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Power Windows .140
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Moonroof .142
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .144
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Heated Mirrors .145
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .146
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Parking Brake .148
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Interior Lights .149
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Ceiling Lights .149
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Individual Map Lights .150
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Courtesy Lights .151
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Cargo Area Light .151
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Interior Convenience Items .152
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Glove Box .153
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Front Door Pockets .153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Accessory Power Sockets .155
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Sun Visor .155
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Vanity Mirror .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Cargo Area Cover .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Front Ceiling Light Switch Moonroof Switch
HomeLink Buttons
1: On RDX model only
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3:
On RDX Technology Package model only
(P.274)
(P.142) (P.149)
Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON (P.144)
(P.61)
(P.71)
(P.146)
(P.123)
(P.140)
(P.275) (P.273) (P.148)
(P.293) (P.155)(P.140)
(P.170)
(P.160)
(P.189)
(P.123)
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Ref er to the navigation system manual. On RDX model only
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2:
3:
4: On RDX with Technology Package model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS PADDLE SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.297)
(P.112/113)
(P.118/145)
(P.139)
(P.234)
(P.72)
(P.119)
(P.313)
(P.144)
(P.252) UPPER DISPLAY
(P.169)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
(P.168)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.155)
(P.32)
(P.220)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.118)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.230)
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3, 4
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The wiper is not activated.
When you turn the wiper switch to
OFF while the rear window wiper is
in action, it will return to its parked
position.
Rotate the switch clockwise
to turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates intermittently. When the wiper control lever
position is INT, the rear wiper
operates intermittently. When it is
LO or HI, the rear wiper operates
continuously. The rear window washer uses the
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
ON
OFF
Rear Window Washer with Wiper
Rear Window Washer Only. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
Rotate the switch counterclockwise
f rom OFF to spray the window
washer without activating the wiper.
The washer will operate until you
release the switch.
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4.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer OFF
ON Rear Window Washer with Wiper
Rear Window Washer Only
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is off, and the passenger
windows cannot be raised or lowered.
To cancel this f eature, push on the
switch again to get it to pop out.
Keep the MAIN switch of f when you
have children in the vehicle so they
do not injure themselves by
operating the windows
unintentionally.
The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW
SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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