opening gate Acura RDX 2013 User Guide

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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.■
The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The shift lever is in
(P
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• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
u If you have changed the POWER TAILGATE KEYLESS OPEN MODE setting to
WHEN UNLOCKED , you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the
tailgate button to open it.
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in
(P
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• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
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Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.2Customized Features P. 87
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
tailgate button on the dashboard for about
one second. The beeper sounds and some
exterior lights flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power
Tailgate
Button
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Power Tailgate Button
Power Tailgate Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is closing, it stops and reverses
direction.
If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.
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Power Tailgate Close Button
1 Power Tailgate Close Button
If you push the power tailgate close button while the
tailgate is automatically opening or closing, the
power tailgate operation stops. Use caution if the
tailgate stops in the middle of either operation. It may
suddenly swing up or down.
Power Tailgate
Close Button■
Auto-Closer
1Auto-Closer
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate release button while the power tailgate is
closing.
Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power
tailgate is latching.
Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you
manually close the tailgate and let it latch
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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The power tailgate fail-safe mode detects if there is an extra load on the tailgate (for
example, it is covered with snow). If an extra load is detected, the tailgate opens
completely then lowers to the close position.■
Power Tailgate Fail-safe Mode
1Power Tailgate Fail-safe Mode
If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate
fail-safe mode may activate.
Once the power tailgate fail-safe mode activates,
wait until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away
from the power tailgate when it is in motion.
If the power tailgate fail-safe mode constantly
activates, consult at a dealer.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
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ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
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OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
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Cargo Area Lights
Off
On

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Index
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 244
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 208, 220
Snow Tires ................................................ 309
Spare Tire ......................................... 319, 345
Spark Plugs ............................................... 344
Specifications ........................................... 344
Specified Fuel ................................... 263, 344
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 240
Does Not Start ........................................ 325
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 261
Summer Tires ............................................ 309
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 119
Synchronized Mode ................................. 154
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
TTachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Unable to Open ....................................... 341
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 85
Temperature Gauge ................................... 82
Temperature Sensor ........................... 85, 155
Text Message .................................... 208, 220
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74, 336
Tires ........................................................... 301
Air Pressure ..................................... 302, 345
Checking and Maintaining....................... 301
Inspection................................................ 301
Labeling .................................................. 302
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 319
Regulations ............................................. 304
Rotation .................................................. 308
Spare Tire ........................................ 319, 345
Summer .................................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wear Indicators ....................................... 306
Winter ..................................................... 309
Tools .......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 233
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 234
Load Limits .............................................. 233 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 340
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 253
Indicator............................................ 74, 336
Transmission ............................................. 244
Automatic ............................................... 244
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 346
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 70, 245
Trip Meter ................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ....................................... 317
Blown Fuse...................................... 337, 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 19
Emergency Towing .................................. 340
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 325
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 331
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 105
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 330
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 122
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74