door lock 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

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 105)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 115)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 133)
❙Parking Brake
(P 257)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 276)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P 243)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 134)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 264)
❙Glove Box
(P 145)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 148)❙Seat Heater Switches
(P 151)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 338)

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 126, 297)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 99)
❙How to Refuel
(P 264)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 296)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 107)❙Rear Wiper
(P 127, 299)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 294)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 292)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 292)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 292)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 134)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 275)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 125, 289)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 262)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P 122, 291)
❙Side Marker Lights
(P 122, 291)
❙Tires
(P 301, 319)
❙Headlights
(P 122, 287)
❙Tailgate Release Button
(P 108)

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 82)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 83)
/
System Indicators
(P 68)
System Message
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsAWD
(All-Wheel
Drive) with
Intelligent Control
System Indicator
*
Canada U.S.
Canada
U.S.Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System
Indicator

10Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P 132)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside
(P 104)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate
(P 107)
● With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
● Touch the tailgate release button to
unlock and open the tailgate.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
instrument panel or the remote
transmitter to open and close the power
tailgate.
Models with the power tailgate

11Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P 134)
● With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Place the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P 115)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator

19Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:●The exterior lights are left on.●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle's Safety Features
Continued
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle's Safety FeaturesThe following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passengers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
a
Safety Cage
b
Crush Zones
c
Seats and Seat-Backs
d
Head Restraints
e
Collapsible Steering Column
f
Seat Belts
g
Front Airbags
h
Side Airbags
i
Side Curtain Airbags
j
Door Locks
k
Seat Belt Tensioners
l
Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor
a
bb e
f
il
j
k
g h
d
c
g j h
i

uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle's Safety Features
28Safe Driving
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 104
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 136
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 138
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 32
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 52
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Safety Checklist
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or the tailgate open indicator is on, a
door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed.
Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the
indicator goes off.
2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 73

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uuChild Safety uProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle warning came
with a label on the dashboard (U.S. models) and has
labels on the front visors. Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
2 Safety Labels P. 65
3
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.