climate control ACURA RDX 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 136
2Controls P. 153
Clock P. 154 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 156
Panoramic Roof P. 189
Seats P. 216
2 Features P. 253
Audio System P. 254 Audio System Basic Operation P. 260
Customized Features P. 359 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 386
2 Driving P. 429
Before Driving P. 430 Towing a Trailer P. 435
Braking P. 545Parking Your Vehicle P. 555
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 578 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 579
2 Maintenance P. 581
Before Performing Maintenance P. 582 Maintenance MinderTM P. 585
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 627 Cleaning P. 629
2Handling the Unexpected P. 639
Tools P. 640 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 641
Overheating P. 669 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 671
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686
2 Information P. 689
Specifications P. 690 Identification Numbers P. 692
Warranty Coverages P. 697 Authorized Manuals P. 700
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Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Tailgate P. 173 Security System P. 183 Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 193 Mirrors P. 213
Interior Convenience Items P. 230 Climate Control System P. 247
Audio Error Messages P. 332General Information on the Audio System P. 336
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389 AcuraLink ® P. 419
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 441 When Driving P. 443 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 565 Surround View Camera System*P. 567 Refueling P. 575
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 592 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 605
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 614 Battery P. 623 Remote Transmitter Care P. 625
Accessories and Modifications P. 636
Handling of the Jack P. 663 Engine Does Not Start P. 664If the Battery Is Dead P. 667
Fuses P. 678 Emergency Towing P. 685
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 687 Refueling P. 688
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694 Emissions Testing P. 695
Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 253
DrivingP. 429
MaintenanceP. 581
Handling the UnexpectedP. 639
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 212)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 193)
❚Rear Defogger (P 207)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button (P 207)
❚Climate Control System (P 247)
❚Audio System (P 254)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Audio/Information Screen (P 264)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons (P 245)
❚Front Seat Ventilator Buttons* (P 245)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P 466)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 472)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P 558)
❚Safety Support Switch (P481, 490, 499, 532)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P 207)
❚Head-Up Display Buttons* (P 148, 209)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 550)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 545)
❚Multi-Information Display (P 137)
❚System Indicators (P 80 )
❚Gauges (P 136)
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 247)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console. Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console. SYNC
(Synchronization) Button
(Recirculation) Button
AUTO Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons
MODE Control Button (ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Button
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets, and people needing assistance left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend
Indicator
-The transmission is in a position
other than
(D.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 464
-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Safety Support
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on when the Road
Departure Mitigation system, Low
Speed Braking Control
* and/or
CMBSTM shuts itself off.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when
passing through an enclosed space, such
as a tunnel.
●The area around the radar sensor is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place and wipe the debris
off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take
some time to go off after the radar sensor
is cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you have cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Radar Sensor P. 543
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 541
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor fro m detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth. The
message may take some time to go off.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 543
2 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
●Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and some driver assist systems
cannot be activated.●Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
●Disappears - The camera has b een cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 541
2 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
●Appears if the area around th e front sensor camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even a fter you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 541
2 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the climate control
system.●Turn off the climate control system until the message
disappears. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by remote engine start.
2Remote Engine Start* P. 445
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the adaptive
damper system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will
have normal damping ability without the adaptive
damper feature.
Models with remote engine start
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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