Control Acura RDX 2018 Owners Manual
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Pull the handle to  open the console 
compartment.
Slide the lid using the re lease knob to open or 
close the console compartment.
■Console Compartment 
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■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front 
seats.
■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids ca n damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you. 
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The accessory power sockets can be used  when the power mode is in ACCESSORY 
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console 
compartment)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive  type cigarette lighter 
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180 
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain,  only use the power socket 
with the engine running.
When each socket is bei ng used simultaneously, the 
combined power rating of the accessories should not 
exceed 180 watts (15 amps). 
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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the 
cargo area.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy 
items.
■Cargo Hooks
Hooks
Hooks 
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To open the sunglasses holder, push and 
release the indent. To clos e, push it again until 
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small 
items in this holder.
■Sunglasses Holder1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when 
accessing stored items.
Push 
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■Front Seat Heaters*
If the power mode is in ON: The  HI setting 
heats the seats faster than the  LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on 
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press 
the switch on the opposite side to turn 
the heater off. The indicator will be off. 
When a comfortable temperature is 
reached, select  LO to keep the seat 
warm.
■Seat Heaters and Ventilation1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in  LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO  setting, the heater runs continuously and 
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models 
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■Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater  - The HI setting heats the seats 
faster than the  LO setting.
Seat ventilation  - The HI setting ventilates 
the seats faster than the  LO setting.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation 
button:
Once - The  HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The  MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The  LO setting
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached 
while using the s eat heaters in HI, select  MID 
or  LO  to keep the seat warm.
1Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation 
even in  LO when the engine is OFF. Under such 
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making 
the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models 
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■Rear Seat Heaters*
If the power mode is in ON: The  HI setting 
heats the seats faster than the  LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating 
position.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on 
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press 
the button on the opposite side to turn 
the heater off. The indicator will be off. 
When a comfortable temperature is 
reached, select  LO to keep the seat 
warm.
1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in  LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO  setting, the heater runs continuously and 
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models 
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as 
possible, raise or lower the interior  temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the  AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control 
dial.
3. Press the   button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the   button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through 
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains  outside ventilation. Keep the system in 
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate 
control system in  AUTO, the function of the button 
that was pressed will take priority.
The  AUTO  indicator will go off, but functions 
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the 
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO  
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows, 
turning the system on  AUTO, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to 
recirculation mode  until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
Pressing the   button switches the climate 
control system between on and off. When turned on, 
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and 
defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and 
floor vents
Dashboard vents
AUTO  Button
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Dial Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Dial
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
(Recirculation) Button
A/C
 (Air Conditioning) Button 
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Pressing the   button turns the air 
conditioning system on and automatically 
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Pressing the   button again to turn off, the 
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the   button.
2. Press the   button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up,  adjust the vents so that 
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air 
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the 
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes 
visibility.