lights Acura RDX 2015 User Guide

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
*: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODEChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.DRIVER DOOR ONLY*/ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASHCauses some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.ON*/ OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEPSets 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

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Instrument Panel
*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. WITH VEH SPD
*2/
SHIFT FROM
(P/ OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. 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 MODEChanges 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
ALLCancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.CANCEL /SET

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 99
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 104
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 106
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 107
Security System ................................ 113
Immobilizer System .......................... 113
Security System Alarm ...................... 113
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 115Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 118Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 119
Turn Signals ..................................... 122
Light Switches.................................. 122
Fog Lights
*...................................... 125
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Wipers and Washers ........................ 126
Brightness Control ........................... 128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 129Driving Position Memory System ...... 130 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 132
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 133
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 133
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 134
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 136
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 136
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items...... 143Interior Lights .................................. 143
Interior Convenience Items .............. 145
Climate Control System ................... 152
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 152
Synchronized Mode ......................... 154
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....155
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u A beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice: u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 87
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 143HOLD
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate release button.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Using the Keyless Access System
•The driver must carry the keyless access remote and
not leave it in the ve hicle when you get out.
•A person who is not carryi ng the keyless access
remote can lock/unlock the doors if a person who
is carrying it is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•The driver must carry the keyless access remote and
not leave it in the ve hicle when you get out.
•A person who is not carryi ng the keyless access
remote can unlock the tail gate if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
Door Lock
Button
Lock Button

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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate release button: u The tailgate unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the
Tailgate Release Button P. 108
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the mu lti-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 87
Tailgate Release
Button

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■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 pow er tailgate, press the
tailgate button on the dashboard for about
one second. The beeper sounds and some
exterior lights flash.
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Remote Transmitter1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s 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 lo cated on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te 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
■Power Tailgate Button
Power Tailgate Button
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when selecting the ACCESSORY mode with the
ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, remote transmitt er or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, or keyless access system. The security system alarm indicator
goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmi tter, or set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when unlocking the door with
the lock tab.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
Repeatedly turning the he adlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that
the level of the headlight s is abnormal, have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights