child lock Acura RDX 2018 User Guide

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
■Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
Pull the front door inner handle. u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the other d oors and tailgate lock at
the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driv er’s door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock TabTo Lock
■Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided. 2 Childproof Door Locks P. 131
Inner
Handle

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lo ck switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock

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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is automatically
opening or closing.
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailga te while anyone is
in the path of the tailgate can cause
serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before
closing the power tailgate.

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the do ors. The driver side switches can be used to open and
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close th e windows from anywhere other than the
driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch

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Index
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 226
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 320
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 322
Brake Assist System ................................. 323
Fluid ........................................................ 363
Foot Brake ............................................... 321
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Brake .......................................... 320
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 156
BSI (Blind spot information) System ........ 313
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 365
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 370
Brake Light/Taillight/Rear Side Marker Light and
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 368
Fog Lights ................................................ 365
Front Turn Signal Light /Parking Light/Daytime
Running Light and Front Side Marker Light
Bulbs ..................................................... 367
Headlights ............................................... 365
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 371
Rear License Plate Light............................ 371
Side Turn Signal Light /Emergency Indicator
Light ...................................................... 366
Bulb Specifications .................................... 432
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 177
Carrying Cargo .................................. 259, 261 CD Player
................................................... 204
Certification Label .................................... 434
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 365
Charging System Indicator ................. 70, 422
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 131
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 ............................. 131
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 391
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 389
Client Service Information ....................... 442
Climate Control System ............................ 182
Changing the Mode ................................ 182
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 388
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 182
Sensors ................................................... 185
Synchronized Mode................................. 184
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 182
Clock .......................................................... 120
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 324 Coat Hook
................................................ 177
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 324
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 397, 433
Compass .................................................... 255
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 360
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 361
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 360
Overheating ............................................ 420
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 276
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 337
Cruise Control .......................................... 281
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customized Features ....................... 102, 108
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 152
Dead Battery ............................................ 417
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 183
Detachable Anchor .................................... 36
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 356
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149

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Index
System Message ....................................... 77
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 73, 311
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 73, 312
Information .............................................. 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 156
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 161
iPod ®......................................................... 207
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 400
Jump Starting ........................................... 417
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 123
Keyless Access System .............................. 125
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 128
Keys ........................................................... 121
Lockout Prevention ................................. 128
Number Tag............................................ 123
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 131
Remote Transmitter ................................ 127
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote ................................. 121, 129, 272
Types and Functions................................ 121 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
....... 276
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 299
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 303
Language (HFL) ......................................... 227
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 57, 60
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) .............. 299
Lights ................................................. 149, 365
Automatic ............................................... 150
Bulb Replacement .................................... 365
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 152
Fog Lights ................................................ 152
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 76
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ............ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 261
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 121
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 132
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 131
From Inside .............................................. 130
From Outside ........................................... 125
Keys ........................................................ 121
Using a Key ............................................. 128
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 128
Low Battery Charge .................................. 422
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 422Lower Anchors
...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 261
Lumbar Support ....................................... 164M
Maintenance............................................. 345
Battery .................................................... 385
Brake Fluid .............................................. 363
Cleaning ................................................. 389
Climate Control System ........................... 388
Coolant ................................................... 360
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 349
Oil ........................................................... 356
Precautions ............................................. 346
Radiator .................................................. 361
Remote Transmitter ......................... 386, 387
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 365
Safety...................................................... 347
Service Items ........................................... 351
Tires ........................................................ 376
Transmission Fluid ................................... 362
Under the Hood ...................................... 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Map Lights ................................................ 171
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 261
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95

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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 30
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 31
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 33
Checking .................................................. 38
Detachable Anchor ................................... 36
Fastening .................................................. 34
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 32
Warning Indicator ............................... 32, 71
Seat Heaters ............................................. 179
Seats .......................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Lumbar Support ...................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ........................... 179, 180, 181
Security System ........................................ 139
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 96
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 277
Operation ......................................... 16, 278
Releasing ................................................ 419
Won’t Move ........................................... 419 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Setting the Clock ...................................... 120
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 70, 278
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 277
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 35
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 202
SMS Text Message ............................ 238, 250
Snow Tires ................................................. 384
Spare Tire .......................................... 397, 433
Spark Plugs ................................................ 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel .................................... 341, 432
Speedometer .............................................. 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 270
Does Not Start ......................................... 414
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Remote Engine Start ................................ 272
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Stopping .................................................... 332
Summer Tires ............................................ 384
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 178
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 146Synchronized Mode
................................. 184
System Message Indicator .......................... 77
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Tailgate ..................................................... 133
Unable to Open....................................... 430
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Gauge ................................... 95
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 185
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 404
Text Message .................................... 238, 250
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 316
Indicator............................................ 75, 425
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 403
Tires ........................................................... 376
Air Pressure ..................................... 377, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 376
Inspection ............................................... 376
Labeling .................................................. 377
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 397, 403
Regulations ............................................. 379
Rotation .................................................. 383
Spare Tire ........................................ 397, 433
Summer .................................................. 384
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 404
Tire Chains .............................................. 384