windshield wipers Acura RDX 2014 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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❙Windshield Wipers (P 126)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 99)
❙How to Refuel (P 264)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 296)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 107)
❙Rear Wiper (P 127)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 294)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 292)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 292)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 292)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 134)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 275)
❙Fog Lights *(P 125)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 262)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 122)
❙Side Marker Lights
❙Tires (P 301)
❙Headlights (P 122)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 108)
(P 297)
(P 287) (P 291)
(P 122) (P 291)
(P 319)
(P 289)
(P 299)
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Index
Quick Reference Guide - 2014 RDX
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Front Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a
single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temp orarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with intermittent
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
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Index
TOC

362
Unlocking the Doors................................... 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................. 10, 104
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 158, 159
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 193
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 346
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 251
Off Button ............................................... 252
Off Indicator .............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 251
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 277, 345
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 251
Wallpaper .................................................. 184
Warning and Information Messages ......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 333
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 351
Watts ......................................................... 344
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 306
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 322
Window Washers ...................................... 126
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 286 Switch ..................................................... 126
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 115
Windshield ................................................ 126
Cleaning ................................................. 316
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 153
Washer Fluid ........................................... 286
Wiper Blades ........................................... 297
Wipers and Washers................................ 126
Winter Tires .............................................. 309
Snow Tires .............................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 297
Front ....................................................... 126
Rear ........................................................ 127
WMA ................................................. 171, 179
Worn Tires ................................................ 301
XM ® Radio ................................................ 169
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