fog light Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2017Pages: 449, PDF Size: 10.88 MB
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 147)
❙Fog Lights* (P 150)
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 154)
❙Brightness Control (P 154)
❙MODE Button (P189)
❙CH (Channel) Buttons (P189)
❙VOL (Volume) Buttons (P189)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 94)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 278)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 278)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 151)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice 
Control Buttons 
(P 224)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* 
()  See Navigation System Manual
❙ (Information) Button (P 94)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 
Button* (P 303)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance 
Button* (P 292)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 279)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* 
(P 284)
❙Horn (Press an area around  .)
* Not available on all models 
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P 151, 370)
❙How to Refuel (P 340)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 369)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate 
(P 131)
❙Rear Wiper (P 153, 372)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 368)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 366)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 366)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 366)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 160)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 351)
❙Fog Lights* (P 150, 363)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 338)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 132)
❙Headlights (P 147, 363)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights/Parking Lights/
Daytime Running Lights 
(P 147, 365)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 147, 365)
❙Tires (P 374, 395)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 123) 
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 65)
CanadaU.S.
Turn Signal and Hazard 
Warning Indicators
All-Wheel Drive (
AWD) 
with Intelligent Control 
System Indicator
*
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 Indicators
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
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 93)/Multi-Informa
tion Display (P 94)/System Indicators (P 66)
System Message 
IndicatorBrake System 
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature 
Gauge
Electric Power Steering 
(EPS) System Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System 
Indicator
Lane Departure 
Warning (LDW) 
Indicator
*
Blind spot information 
(BSI) System Indicator*
Collision Mitigation 
Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System 
( LKAS) Indicator*/CRUISE 
CONTROL  Indicator*
Multi-Information Display
(M (Sequential Shift mode) 
Indicator/Gear Position 
Indicator
Models without 
full color display
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) 
Indicator*/ CRUISE MAIN  
Indicator* 
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models without full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Lights On 
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light 
switch is on, or in  AUTO when the 
exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds 
when the driver’s door is opened.
——
Fog Light 
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.———
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.
●Blinks  - You cannot start the engine. 
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK), then select the ON mode 
again.
●Repeatedly blinks  - The system may 
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or 
add other devices to it. Electrical 
problems can occur.
——
* Not available on all models 
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 118
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 119
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 122Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 128Childproof Door Locks ..................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 130
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 131
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 137
Security System Alarm ...................... 137
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 140Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 143Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 144
Turn Signals ..................................... 147
Light Switches.................................. 147
Fog Lights
*...................................... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 154
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 155Driving Position Memory System ...... 156 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 158
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 159
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 160
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 162
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....183
* Not available on all models 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to 
#Y, the 
headlights and other exte rior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 100, 106
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a  dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels  or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The position/daytime running lights comes on when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off,  AUTO, or in  .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the  parking brake. Setting the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off the headli ght switch is turned on, or when the 
headlight switch is in  AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
1Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or 
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models 
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in 
(P, then 
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP  button 
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner 
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in  cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater  will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details. 
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the  vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the  ENGINE 
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless 
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak P. 413
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote 
is subjected to strong radio waves.
You do not need to hold the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button to start the engine.
If the engine does not start,  wait at least 30 seconds 
before trying again.
Brake Pedal 
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the  ACC indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of thes e conditions are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected 
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up du e to heavy cargo in the cargo space or 
rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC Conditions and Limitations1ACC Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the Collision 
Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM)* P. 322
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 282
* Not available on all models 
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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)*
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Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize  lanes, and may activate even when 
keeping in the middle of a lane, under ce rtain conditions. Some examples of these 
conditions are listed below.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects ar e parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings  are visible on the roadway due to road 
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing  lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremel y narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
■LDW Conditions and Limitations