ignition Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Guide

This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel rema ining
in the fuel tank. This distan ce is
estimated from the fuel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traffic, etc.
This shows the time traveled since
you last reset it. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
pos ition, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition in the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).You
can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
This
shows your vehicle’s average
fuel economy in mpg (U.S. model s)
or
/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.
When
you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset.
This
shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) for Can adian models.
When the battery is disconnect ed, or
you refuel, RANGE is also reset.
The
multi -information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more inf ormation.
This shows your current f uel
mileage.
When you turn of f the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset.
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.98
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
RANGE
EL A PSED T IME
AVG. FUEL A/B A VG. SPEED
Maintenance Minder
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L /100km (Canadian models)
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With
the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
cu stomize some vehicle control
settings.
To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the tran smission in
Park. You
cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
If you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
If you move the shift lever out of
Park. If
you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle left the factory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
Refer to the table in the next page
about the settings you want to
customize.
The
first customizing menu is:
CHG SETTING
DEFAULT ALL If
you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button (see page ). 90
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Customized Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO ( / ) button until
you see the above display.
TRIP A The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip A is reset.
TRIP B The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip B is reset.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
There are three elapsed time reset
choices you can make:
IGN RESET The elapsed time is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Elap. T ime Reset Condit ion
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There are three settings you can
choose f rom:
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
SHIFT TO P The driver’s door or
all the doors unlock when you move
the shift lever to Park.
IGN OFF The driver’s door or all
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
While DOOR SETUP is shown in the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-
inf ormation display, press the SEL/
RESET button. The screen changes
to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the above display.
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
A ut o Door Unlock
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µµPush down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
beeper when you open the driver’s
door.
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8.
CONT INUED
Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µThis feature turns off the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key from
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key from the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door,
the lights will turn off after 10
minutes.
Push the lever
f orward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
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Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams Fog Lights
Headlights
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The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights on
reminder beeper. Wi
th the headlight switch off or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
You can change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER’’ setting on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
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On RDX with Technology Package
model
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalso
turns the mirror heaters on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the def ogger is on.If you do not turn it of f , the def ogger
will automatically shut itself of f af ter
a certain period depending on the
ambient temperature. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle.
In cold weather, the def ogger will
not automatically shut itself of f . You
must manually shut of f the rear
window def ogger when it is no
longer needed.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all outside turn signals and
both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Rear Window Def ogger, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
and console compartment locked
when you leave your vehicle and the
valet key at a parking f acility.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
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Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Steering Wheel A djustment
K eys
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LEVERVALET KEY
(Light Gray)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart. The
master key can be retracted into
the remote transmitter. When you
use the key, push the release button
to pop the key out of the remote
transmitter. To retract the key, push
the release button and at the same
time push the key into the remote
tran smitter until it is secu rely
latched. Always
use the fully-extended key
when you insert it to the ignition
switch. If the key does not fully
extend, the immobilizer system may
not operate properly and preven ts
from starting the engine.
Retracting or extending the key may
hurt your f inger. Make sure your
f ingers do not touch the pivot of the
key when retracting or extending the
key.
Your vehicle has two transmitters;
see page for an explanation of
the operation. 140
Keys and Locks
Retractable Master Key
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTONPush
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