side Acura RDX 2018 Repair Manual

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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight
integration with the wi per is activated, the
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
Pressing the (SEL/RESET) knob switches the
display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, a beep sound. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
Models with full color display
Models without full color display

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

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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 and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mi rror and Power Door Mirrors*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mi rrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 164
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in (R.
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the do or mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the shift lever in
(R; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON, and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
Folding Button*
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
The driver side door mirror has outer and inner
segments.
The outer segment is slig htly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
■Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Inner Segment
Outer Segment
1 Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side
door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of
the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they
appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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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

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove BoxTo Lock
Shelf Tab

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
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