Owner's Manual
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... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 RDX Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P.114/115) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.297) WINDSHIELD HAZARD WARNING BUTTON WIPERS/WASHERS/ (P.118) REAR WINDOW NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPPER DISPLAY 3 WIPER/WASHER CENTER ...
... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 RDX Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P.114/115) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.297) WINDSHIELD HAZARD WARNING BUTTON WIPERS/WASHERS/ (P.118) REAR WINDOW NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPPER DISPLAY 3 WIPER/WASHER CENTER ...
Owner's Manual
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...Settings...80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...111 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...112 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Turn Signals and Headlights ...114 Instrument Panel Brightness ...117 Rear Window Defogger ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...118 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...119 Keys and Locks...119...Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2009 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle....
...Settings...80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...111 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...112 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Turn Signals and Headlights ...114 Instrument Panel Brightness ...117 Rear Window Defogger ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...118 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...119 Keys and Locks...119...Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2009 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see pages 348 and 350 ). Instruments and Controls 67 2009 RDX Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you turn . It flashes when VSA is a problem with the...
... also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see pages 348 and 350 ). Instruments and Controls 67 2009 RDX Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you turn . It flashes when VSA is a problem with the...
Owner's Manual
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... LIGHTING SETUP (P.95) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2009 RDX Instruments and Controls 91 93 Changes how long...
... LIGHTING SETUP (P.95) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2009 RDX Instruments and Controls 91 93 Changes how long...
Owner's Manual
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... INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display, select LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL... See page 98 : Press the SEL/RESET button or the select/ reset knob : Press the INFO ( / ) button or rotate the select/ reset knob CONTINUED 95 2009 RDX
... INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display, select LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL... See page 98 : Press the SEL/RESET button or the select/ reset knob : Press the INFO ( / ) button or rotate the select/ reset knob CONTINUED 95 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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.... The screen changes as shown above display. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you . Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ...( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98 2009 RDX To change how long the lights stay...
.... The screen changes as shown above display. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you . Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ...( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98 2009 RDX To change how long the lights stay...
Owner's Manual
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... display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 99 2009 RDX To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. If this happens...
... display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 99 2009 RDX To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. If this happens...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.114/115) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.297) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P.112/113) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.118) UPPER DISPLAY (P.169) 3 ... BUTTONS (P.72) ADJUSTMENT (P.119) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.234) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.138) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On RDX model only On RDX with Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.114/115) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.297) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P.112/113) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.118) UPPER DISPLAY (P.169) 3 ... BUTTONS (P.72) ADJUSTMENT (P.119) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.234) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.138) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On RDX model only On RDX with Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111...
Owner's Manual
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... beeper when you open the driver's door. 1. Parking and interior lights 4. Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. When the light switch...right turn. Turn signal 2. High beams 6. If you leave the lights on as a reminder. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2009 RDX Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn the ignition switch to the position turns on and turn . Turning the switch to...
... beeper when you open the driver's door. 1. Parking and interior lights 4. Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. When the light switch...right turn. Turn signal 2. High beams 6. If you leave the lights on as a reminder. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2009 RDX Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn the ignition switch to the position turns on and turn . Turning the switch to...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 67 ). You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off by turning the switch next to low beams. To ... the lever back lightly, then release it back to return to the headlight switch. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off after 10 minutes....the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open and close the driver's door. If you leave the headlight switch in the or ..., the lights will go off when the headlights are on and off . Pull it . They will turn off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, side marker lights...
...see page 67 ). You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off by turning the switch next to low beams. To ... the lever back lightly, then release it back to return to the headlight switch. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off after 10 minutes....the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open and close the driver's door. If you leave the headlight switch in the or ..., the lights will go off when the headlights are on and off . Pull it . They will turn off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, side marker lights...
Owner's Manual
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... when you turn them on reminder beeper. If you see page 98 ). The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. If you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 116 2009 RDX With the driver's door open the driver's door. Take your vehicle to a... dealer to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights on with the daytime running light system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will turn the ignition switch...
... when you turn them on reminder beeper. If you see page 98 ). The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. If you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 116 2009 RDX With the driver's door open the driver's door. Take your vehicle to a... dealer to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights on with the daytime running light system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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...-information display while you adjust it. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2009 RDX Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is shown. The level of the instrument panel lights. The knob on...
...-information display while you adjust it. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2009 RDX Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is shown. The level of the instrument panel lights. The knob on...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. 1. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Press the button again to reduce glare. Move the selector switch to the ON (II) position. 2. CONTINUED 143 2009 RDX To turn off this feature. SELECTOR SWITCH There is on, the mirror darkens when it...
... comes on this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. 1. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Press the button again to reduce glare. Move the selector switch to the ON (II) position. 2. CONTINUED 143 2009 RDX To turn off this feature. SELECTOR SWITCH There is on, the mirror darkens when it...
Owner's Manual
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... set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it . 233 2009 RDX Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate, and hood are securely closed . If the system is not fully closed . To reset an... not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to break into your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the...
... set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it . 233 2009 RDX Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate, and hood are securely closed . If the system is not fully closed . To reset an... not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to break into your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the...
Owner's Manual
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... listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 276 . See page 277 . Maintenance 333 2009 RDX Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Lights Check... of how to EPA standards. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. However, Acura recommends that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 343 . Brakes Check the...
... listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 276 . See page 277 . Maintenance 333 2009 RDX Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Lights Check... of how to EPA standards. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. However, Acura recommends that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 343 . Brakes Check the...
Owner's Manual
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... the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. models: To check the windshield washer...
... the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. models: To check the windshield washer...
Owner's Manual
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... high voltage discharge tube. If you touch the glass, clean it with your dealer to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. Remove the bulb by turning it replaced. Maintenance 347 2009 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it in place. 4. Open the hood. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. Main...
... high voltage discharge tube. If you touch the glass, clean it with your dealer to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. Remove the bulb by turning it replaced. Maintenance 347 2009 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it in place. 4. Open the hood. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. Main...
Owner's Manual
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... hood. Open the hood. Turn it clockwise to lock it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Insert the socket back into the socket until it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. ...2. Test the lights to lock it bottoms. 348 2009 RDX Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it unlocks. 3. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Remove the socket from the...
... hood. Open the hood. Turn it clockwise to lock it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Insert the socket back into the socket until it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. ...2. Test the lights to lock it bottoms. 348 2009 RDX Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it unlocks. 3. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Remove the socket from the...
Owner's Manual
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... light assembly cover. Turn on the edge of the two bulbs is working. Install the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2009 RDX Remove the cover by turning it in Tailgate) COVER BULBS Maintenance NOTCH SOCKETS 1. Push the new bulb straight into the...
... light assembly cover. Turn on the edge of the two bulbs is working. Install the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2009 RDX Remove the cover by turning it in Tailgate) COVER BULBS Maintenance NOTCH SOCKETS 1. Push the new bulb straight into the...
Owner's Manual
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... (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing at all , or operates very slowly. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2009 RDX Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page 377 ). The transmission must be in Park... or neutral or the starter will need a qualified mechanic to determine the problem (see Emergency Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness...
... (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing at all , or operates very slowly. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2009 RDX Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page 377 ). The transmission must be in Park... or neutral or the starter will need a qualified mechanic to determine the problem (see Emergency Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness...