change time Acura RDX 2013 Owner's Manual

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 23For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 372Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 822Controls P. 95Setting the Clock P. 96 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 97
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 118
Adjusting the Seats P. 1362Features P. 157Audio System P. 158 Audio System Basic Operation P. 161
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 1942 Driving P. 227Before Driving P. 228 Towing a Trailer P. 233Parking Your Vehicle P. 261
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 262
2Maintenance P. 267Before Performing Maintenance P. 268 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 271
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 297
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 312 Cleaning P. 313
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 317Tools P. 318 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 319
Overheating P. 331 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3332Information P. 343Specifications P. 344 Identification Numbers P. 346
Emissions Testing P. 349 Warranty Coverages P. 351

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 95)
Clock
(P 96)
a
Press and hold the CLOCK (AUX)
button until Adjust Clock appears.
b
Press Preset
(4
(Hour) or
(5
(Minute)
to set the time.
c
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
To set the time to the nearest hour: Press
and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust
Clock appears, then press the
(6
(Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock
sets forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 119)
Press the button to changes the vehicle's
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 122)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P 122)
Wipers and Washers
(P 126)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
FlashingWiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
P. 335
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 291
—
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.
●The message goes off when you bring the keyless
access remote back inside the vehicle, and close the
door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 121
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 311
●Appears if the keyless access remote's battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
when starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 326

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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Customize Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET Button

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
86Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.
Shows each tire's pressure.
2 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 253
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 271
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Tire Pressure Monitor
■
Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change the way the elapsed time is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 871Average Speed
You can change the way the average speed is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 87

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Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.■
How to customize
Select the CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS screen by pressing the / button while
the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop.
Press the SEL/RESET button.
■
Customized Features
1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the /
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 90
2 Example of customization settings P. 93
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 ) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings: Shift to
( P
/ Button:
Changes the customize menus
and items.
Multi-Information Display:
Goes to customize settings.
SEL/RESET button: Enters
the selected item

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■
List of customizable options
*: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable SettingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*/FRENCH /SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
* ~ +3°C (Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.
WITH REFUEL /IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.
WITH REFUEL /IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
Displays the keyless start guidance when conditions
are met to change power mode.
ON
*/ OFF
DRIVING
POSITION
SETUP MEMORY POSITION LINK
Changes the driver's seat position to a stored
setting. ON*/
OFF

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*: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable SettingsKEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.
DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*/ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab the
either front door handle.
ON
*/ OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60 sec/
30 sec
*/15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.
60 sec/
30 sec/15 sec
*/0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. MAX/HIGH /MID
*/LOW /MIN
ON
*/OFF

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*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. WITH VEH SPD
*2/
SHIFT FROM
(P
/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to

(P
*2/ALL DOORS with SHIFT
to (P
/DRIVER DOOR with
IGN OFF /ALL DOORS with
IGN OFF /OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.
DRIVER DOOR
*2/
ALL DOOR
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds.
ON
*2/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door. 90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*2
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUP
*1
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODE
Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.
ANYTIME
*2 / WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENA
NCE INFO.
Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
RESET /CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALL
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.
CANCEL /SET