key Acura RDX 2012 Owner's Guide

When the vehicle speed reaches
about 9 mph (about 15 km/h) or
more, all the doors lock
automatically.
You can change the‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK ’’setting on the multi-
information display (see page 103).
When you shift to P after driving, the
driver's door unlocks.
You can change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK ’’setting on the multi-
information display (see page 111). To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, 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.
Lockout PreventionWith 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.Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from 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
from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab forward and
use the outside door handle.
LEVER
LockDoor Locks
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LOCK－Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will flash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors and tailgate are locked and the
security system has set. This button
does not work if any door or tailgate
is not fully closed.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ’’setting,
see page 107. UNLOCK
－Press this button once
to unlock the driver's door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Some exterior lights will flash twice
when you push the button. If you do
not open any door or the tailgate
within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
To change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE ’’setting, see page 105.
To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER ’’setting, see page 109. When you press the UNLOCK
button, the ceiling lights (if the front
and rear ceiling light switches are in
the door activated position) will come
on. If you do not open any door, the
lights stay on for about 30 seconds,
then fade out. If you relock the doors
with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights go
off immediately.
To change the
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
98.
PANIC －Press this button for
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
button on the remote transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.●Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures.●Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.●If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.Replacing the Transmitter Battery
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
NOTE: Be careful when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out.
2. Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button
from outside.
SCREW KEYPAD
CONTINUED
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3. Place a cloth on the edge of thekeypad to prevent scratches, and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small
flat-tip screwdriver. 4. Remove the old battery and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same (－ side facing up), then
insert it in the keypad.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
5. Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse
order.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may cause
undesired operating of the device.
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Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionWhen you unlock the driver's door
with your remote, each remote
activates the keyless memory
settings related to that remote. The
driver's ID (MEMORY 1 or
MEMORY 2) is shown on the back of
each remote.Here is the setting activated with the
remote;
●Driving position memory
(see page 148).
When you unlock and open the
driver's door with the remote
transmitter, the driver's seat (except
the power lumbar feature) and
outside mirrors start to move to the
positions stored in memory. The
indicator in the related memory
button to the remote comes on. To turn off this feature, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons at the same time. Once the
remote LED blinks twice, release the
buttons. Keyless memory settings for
that remote are canceled.
To turn the keyless memory settings
back on, repeat this procedure. The
LED blinks once to indicate the
feature has been turned on.
Remote Transmitter
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Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone's hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.The moonroof has a key-off delay.
You can open and close the
moonroof for up to 10 minutes after
you turn off the ignition switch. The
key-off delay cancels as soon as you
open either front door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position for the moonroof to
operate.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-freezing temperatures, or when it
is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor. Auto Reverse
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof, remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
from the moonroof before closing it.
Moonroof
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In the door activated position, both
front and rear ceiling lights come on
when you:●Open any door.●Remove the key from the ignition
switch.●Unlock the doors with the key,
lock tab on the driver's door,
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.
To change the
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME ’’setting, see page
98. Individual Map Lights
You can use the front ceiling lights
whenever the lights are off.
To turn a light on or off, push its
lens.
LENSES
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Courtesy LightsThe courtesy lights in the ceiling
console come on when the parking
lights are turned on. You can adjust
their brightness by turning the
select/reset knob on the instrument
panel.
In addition to the courtesy lights on
the ceiling, the driver's and front
passenger's ambient foot lights come
on.The courtesy light in each front door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is
closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comes on when you:
●Open any door.●Unlock the driver's door.●Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light fades out in about 30 seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME ’’setting, see page
98. Cargo Area Light
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
comes on when you open the
tailgate.
COURTESY LIGHTS
ON
OFF
Interior Lights
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Glove BoxOpen the glove box by pulling the
handle to the left. Close it with a firm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on. Front Door Pockets
The interior of each front door has an
extendable pocket for maps and
other small, lightweight items. For
safety, be sure both front door
pockets are closed while driving.
Lock
FRONT DOOR POCKET
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Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.Console Compartment
Your vehicle has a multi-function
console compartment. It includes an
armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder,
a card holder, a removable tray, and
a console compartment with two
separable shelves.
To open the console compartment,
push the button and lift 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.
VANITY MIRROR
MASTER KEY
Close LID
Push BUTTON
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