rear view mirror Acura RDX 2015 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
6
Quick 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 340)

Visual Index
8
Quick 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, 321)
❙Headlights (P 122, 287)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 108)

95
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

133
Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mi rrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 136
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.

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Index
Bluetooth® Audio ..................................... 182
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 196
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 257
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 259
Brake Assist System ................................. 260
Brake System Indicator............................... 68
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 258
Indicator ............................................ 68, 337
Parking Brake .......................................... 257
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 287
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 294
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Light .................... 292
Fog Lights ................................................ 289
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light.......................... 291
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 296
Rear License Plate Light............................ 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 346
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 149
Carrying Cargo .................................. 229, 231
CD Player ................................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 348 Changing Bulbs
........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 335
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 105
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 105
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 356
Climate Control System ............................ 152
Changing the Mode ................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 153
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode................................. 154
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 152
Clock ............................................................ 96
Coat Hook ................................................. 149
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 321, 347
Compass .................................................... 225
Console Compartment ............................. 146 Controls
...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 333
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 243
Cruise Control .......................................... 248
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customized Features ................................. 87
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 330
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 153
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 349
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 122
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 122
Display Button .......................................... 162
Door Mirrors ............................................. 134
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 106
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 106
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 73
Keys.......................................................... 97

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Index
Glass (care)................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 145
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 287, 289
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 319
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 196
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 212
Automatic Transferring ............................ 210
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 210
HFL Buttons ............................................. 196
HFL Menus .............................................. 198
HFL Status Display.................................... 197
Making a Call .......................................... 215
Options During a Call .............................. 219
Phone Setup ............................................ 203
Receiving a Call ....................................... 218
Speed Dial ............................................... 213
Text Message................................... 208, 220
To Clear the System ................................. 211
To Create a Security PIN........................... 209
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 138
Headlights ................................................. 122
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation ............................... 123
Dimming ......................................... 122, 125
Operating ................................................ 122
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 151 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 196
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 241
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 194I
Identification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 113
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
AWD System ............................................. 72
Brake System............................................. 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 335
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 249
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 248
Door Open .......................................... 28, 73
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 337
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 335
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 74
Maintenance Minder ............................... 271 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Parking Brake and Brak
e System ....... 68, 337
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 72
System Message ....................................... 76
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 251
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 252
Information .............................................. 345
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 143
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
iPod ®......................................................... 174
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 324
Jump Starting ........................................... 330
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Access System .............................. 101
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100

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Index
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 105
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 243
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 197
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 60
Lights ................................................ 122, 287
Automatic............................................... 123
Bulb Replacement ................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 125
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 143
Light Switches......................................... 122
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 122
Load Limits ............................................... 231
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 105
From Inside ............................................. 104
From Outside ............................................ 99
Keys.......................................................... 97
Using a Key............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100Low Battery Charge
.................................. 335
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 231
M
Maintenance............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 310
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285
Cleaning .................................................. 313
Climate Control System ........................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 282
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions .............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Transmitter ................................. 311
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 287
Safety ...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 273
Tires ........................................................ 301
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Map Lights ................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 231
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Door ....................................................... 134
Exterior ................................................... 134
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 266
Moonroof ................................................. 118
MP3 ................................................... 171, 179
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 262
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 348
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 238
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 276
Moonroof ............................................... 118
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Overheating .............................................. 333

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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 246
Pandora® ................................................... 177
Panic Mode ............................................... 114
Parking ...................................................... 261
Parking Brake ............................................ 257
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 337
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 122
Power Tailgate .......................................... 109
Power Windows ........................................ 115
Precautions While Driving ........................ 242
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 242
Rain ......................................................... 242
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 321
R
Radiator..................................................... 283
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 167
Radio (XM ®) .............................................. 169
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 168
Range .......................................................... 86
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 168
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 351
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 129 Rear Seats (Folding Down)
...................... 141
Rearview Camera ..................................... 262
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 133
Refueling .................................................. 263
Fuel Gauge................................................ 82
Gasoline .......................................... 263, 346
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 255, 304, 349
Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Replacement Bulbs ....................................................... 287
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 297
Fuses ............................................... 339, 340
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 299
Tires ........................................................ 307
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 350
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 85
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 71
Seat Heaters ............................................. 151
Seats .......................................................... 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 136
Front Seats.............................................. 136
Rear Seats ............................................... 141
Seat Heaters ........................................... 151
Security System ........................................ 113
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 83
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 244
Operation ......................................... 16, 245
Releasing ................................................ 332
Won’t Move ........................................... 332
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 161
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Setting the Clock ........................................ 96
Shift Lever .......................................... 16, 244
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 70, 245
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 244
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46