Owner's Manual
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... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 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 2008 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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... easy reach. Customized Settings...80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...111 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...112 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Turn Signal and Headlights...114 Instrument Panel Brightness ...117 Rear Window Defogger ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...118 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...119 Keys and Locks...119 Immobilizer System...121 Ignition... ...60 Instrument Panel ...61 Instrument Panel Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2008 RDX
... easy reach. Customized Settings...80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...111 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...112 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...113 Turn Signal and Headlights...114 Instrument Panel Brightness ...117 Rear Window Defogger ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...118 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...119 Keys and Locks...119 Immobilizer System...121 Ignition... ...60 Instrument Panel ...61 Instrument Panel Indicators ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... signal indicators and all turn . It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 116 ). For more information, see page 312 . Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX See page 234 for a few seconds when you are on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam...
... signal indicators and all turn . It flashes when VSA is burned out (see page 116 ). For more information, see page 312 . Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX See page 234 for a few seconds when you are on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the high beam...
Owner's Manual
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...Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.84) Customize Group METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE ...OFF Page 87 89 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. TIME RESET CONDITION LIGHTING SETUP (P.95) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy ...
...Changes when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.84) Customize Group METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE ...OFF Page 87 89 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. TIME RESET CONDITION LIGHTING SETUP (P.95) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy ...
Owner's Manual
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... the SEL/RESET button or the Select/Reset knob : Press the INFO ( / ) button or rotate the Select/Reset knob CONTINUED 95 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration. Each time you want to customize, then ...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...
... the SEL/RESET button or the Select/Reset knob : Press the INFO ( / ) button or rotate the Select/Reset knob CONTINUED 95 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration. Each time you want to customize, then ...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...
Owner's Manual
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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 , follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of ... before they go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98 2008 RDX
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 , follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of ... before they go off (0, 15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. 98 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 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 your choice is...
... to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 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 your choice is...
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.139) 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.139) 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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...When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2008 RDX Fog lights on as a reminder. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Flash high beams 7. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights..., instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Off 3. Headlights 5. Fog lights off 8. This indicator stays on if you release it . The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's ...
...When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2008 RDX Fog lights on as a reminder. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Flash high beams 7. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights..., instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Off 3. Headlights 5. Fog lights off 8. This indicator stays on if you release it . The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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... flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned 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 with the headlight switch on (see page 67 ). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 115 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights High Beams Push the lever forward and the high beam indicator will come on , but...
... flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned 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 with the headlight switch on (see page 67 ). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 115 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights High Beams Push the lever forward and the high beam indicator will come on , but...
Owner's Manual
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...Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights ...will turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT... AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting on reminder beeper. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the ..., the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with the switch. 116...
...Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights ...will turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT... AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting on reminder beeper. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the ..., the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with the switch. 116...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB U.S. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is canceled by turning the knob a click to adjust the brightness. The level of the ... after you turn the light switch to the or position. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX Turn the knob to the left. model is shown The knob on and off.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB U.S. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is canceled by turning the knob a click to adjust the brightness. The level of the ... after you turn the light switch to the or position. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX Turn the knob to the left. model is shown The knob on and off.
Owner's Manual
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... driving. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to reduce glare. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 144 2008 RDX Move the selector switch to the ON (II) position. 2. SELECTOR SWITCH There is on as a reminder. To turn...
... driving. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to reduce glare. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 144 2008 RDX Move the selector switch to the ON (II) position. 2. SELECTOR SWITCH There is on as a reminder. To turn...
Owner's Manual
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...the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it . 233 2008 RDX NOTE: To see if the system is removed from theft. The alarm will sound. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Features Once the security system is setting ..., tailgate, and hood are securely closed . If the system is set , opening any door is cut. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is...
...the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it . 233 2008 RDX NOTE: To see if the system is removed from theft. The alarm will sound. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Features Once the security system is setting ..., tailgate, and hood are securely closed . If the system is set , opening any door is cut. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is...
Owner's Manual
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...Display. According to state and federal regulations, failure to the appropriate page listed. See page 343 . However, Acura recommends that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Engine coolant level Check the radiator... reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 347 . Maintenance 333 2008 RDX See page ...
...Display. According to state and federal regulations, failure to the appropriate page listed. See page 343 . However, Acura recommends that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Engine coolant level Check the radiator... reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 347 . Maintenance 333 2008 RDX See page ...
Owner's Manual
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models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. This will see a...Check the fluid level in cold weather. On Canadian models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. If the washer fluid ...
models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. This will see a...Check the fluid level in cold weather. On Canadian models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. If the washer fluid ...
Owner's Manual
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...the hood. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or other ... examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If you touch the glass, ... it replaced. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. BULB CONNECTOR Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit.... 4. If you should be required. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your skin or hard ...off and the key removed. Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of this, ...
...the hood. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or other ... examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If you touch the glass, ... it replaced. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. BULB CONNECTOR Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit.... 4. If you should be required. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your skin or hard ...off and the key removed. Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of this, ...
Owner's Manual
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... until it unlocks. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Install the new bulb.... Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by pushing the bulb in place. 1. Open the hood. Insert the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. 348 2008 RDX Pull the bulb straight out of its socket...
... until it unlocks. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Install the new bulb.... Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by pushing the bulb in place. 1. Open the hood. Insert the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. 348 2008 RDX Pull the bulb straight out of its socket...
Owner's Manual
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... bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Replacing Rear Bulbs (in place. 4. Determine which of its middle edge with a flat-tip screwdriver. 2. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is burned out: taillight or back-up light. 3. Remove the cover by turning it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2008 RDX Remove the socket by...
... bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Replacing Rear Bulbs (in place. 4. Determine which of its middle edge with a flat-tip screwdriver. 2. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is burned out: taillight or back-up light. 3. Remove the cover by turning it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2008 RDX Remove the socket by...
Owner's Manual
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...or the connections are OK, there is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run. See Jump Starting on the headlights, and check their brightness. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas,... what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to start the engine, either the battery is discharged. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2008 RDX Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the engine ...
...or the connections are OK, there is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run. See Jump Starting on the headlights, and check their brightness. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas,... what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to start the engine, either the battery is discharged. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 375 2008 RDX Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the engine ...