keyless Acura RDX 2020 Owner's Guide

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside
and/or outside the vehicle to remind you that
the keyless access remote is out of the vehicle.
If the buzzer continues even after the remote
is put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and all doors are closed, a warning
buzzer sounds from both inside and outside
the vehicle. A warning message on the multi-
information display notifies the driver inside
that the remote is outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and all doors are closed, a warning
buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to go off. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even
if the remote is within the system’s operational
range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 335
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 335
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle is moving.
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
•The mode selector is pressed up or down while in
operation.
Models with mode selector
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
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Controls
■Folding in the door mirrors
Lock the driver’s door with the key, press the lock button on the remote transmitter,
touch the door lock sensor on any door, or press the door lock button on the
tailgate. u The mirrors start folding in automatically.
■Folding out the door mirrors
Unlock the driver’s door us ing the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.
u The mirrors start folding out automatically.
■Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*1Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*
You cannot turn the automatic folding out
automatically if they have been folded in using the
folding button.
You can turn the automa tic folding door mirror
function on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 335
Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking
from inside the vehicle usi ng lock tab or master door
lock switch.
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Door Setup
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Interior Illu mination Sensitivity
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On
Auto Light Sensitivity*
Lighting Setup
Auto Folding Door Mirror*
Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode
Power Tailgate Open by Outer Handle
Hands Free Access Power Tailgate*
Power Tailgate Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep Volume
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep
Remote Start System On/Off*
Walk Away Auto Lock
Keyless Access Setup
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Driving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory
system on and off. On
*1/
Off
Seat Position Movement at
Entry/Exit Causes the driver’s seat to move back
to make it easier to enter or exit the
vehicle.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless
Access Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when
you grab the driver’s door handle. Driver Door or
Tailgate Only
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Access Beep Volume Changes the beep volume. High
*1/Low
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash
when you unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature
on and off. On*1/
Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for the auto lock
function when you walk away from
the vehicle. Enable
/Disable
*1
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic
locking feature. Off
/With Vehicle
Speed
*1/ Shift from P
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the
doors unlock automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all
doors to unlock on the first push of the
remote or built-in key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/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. 30 sec
*1/
60 sec /90
sec
Auto Folding Door Mirror
*
Changes the setting so that the mirrors
fold at the time the doors are locked
with the remote transmitter or keyless
access system. Auto Fold with
Keyless
*1/
Manual
Only
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Power
Tailgate
SetupPower Tailgate Keyless Open
Mode
Changes the setting to enable the
power tailgate to be opened with the
keyless access remote at anytime or
only when the doors are unlocked.
Anytime
*1/
When
Unlocked
Power Tailgate Open by
Outer Handle Changes the setting to enable or
disable the power tailgate open
operation when the user presses the
outer handle of the power tailgate. Off (Manual only)
/
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Hands Free Access Power
Tailgate*
Changes the setting to enable or
disable the power tailgate open
operation when a kicking motion
under the rear bumper is detected. On
*1/
Off
Maintenance
Information (Select Reset Items) Resets the Maintenance Minder
TM
display when you have performed the
maintenance service. —
Reset All Due
* Not available on all models
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uuAcuraLink ®u
Features
Your subscribed telematics service provid er can check your vehicle’s condition. For
maximum functionality download AcuraLink app in your smartphone and connect it
with the vehicle.
■Automatic Collisio n Notifications
A live agent will reach out and check on you and request that help be sent in the
event of a crash.
■Send Destination
Search for destinations on your phone and instantly beam turn-by-turn directions to
your navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Stolen Vehicle Locator
Get door and lock status as well as mileage, fuel, oil life, and tire pressure readings
on your phone.
■Remote Start & Stop
Arrive at your vehicle with the engine warmed up and the interior set to a
comfortable temperature.
■Remote Lock & Unlock
Lock and unlock your vehicle with your smartphone.
■Find My Car
Find your parked vehicle and flash/sound your horns remotely using your
smartphone.
■Connection Features1 Connection Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Acura dealer, or go to owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.
1Find My Car
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors us ing the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you press the electric parking
brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N with the parking brake is applied, 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. Consult 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. 608
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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