ECU Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Guide

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens*1/All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/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.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 121
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 124Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 125
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 130Childproof Door Locks ..................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 132
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 133
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 139
Security System Alarm ...................... 139
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 142Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 145Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 146
Turn Signals ..................................... 149
Light Switches.................................. 149
Fog Lights
*...................................... 152
Daytime Running Lights ................... 152
Wipers and Washers ........................ 153
Brightness Control ........................... 156
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 157Driving Position Memory System ...... 158 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 160
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 161
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 162
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 164
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Convenience Items .............. 173
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 182
Synchronized Mode ......................... 184
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....185
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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 System1Locking/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 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.
Door Lock
Button
Lock Button

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■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.
*1 :Checking Door Lock Status* P. 129
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
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. 171
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 386
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
LED*1
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
* Not available on all models

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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.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
( P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the 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.

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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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 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, keyless ac cess system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goe s off at the same time.
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.•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
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 remote transmitter, or
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, 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
PANIC
Button
PANIC
Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lockLever

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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
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Controls
Rear Seats
Separately fold down the left and right ha lves of the rear seat to make room for
cargo.
■To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the la tch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 36
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull the release lever.
4. Pull the release lever.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
When you fold down one side of the rear seats and
use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make
sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward
and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Pull
From the rear door side
Lever
From the cargo area side

uuAdjusting the Seats uArmrest
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Controls
■To return the seat to the original
position
Pull up the seat-back in the upright position.
Armrest
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
■Using the Rear Seat Armrest