Owner's Manual
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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 ...) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.72) 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...
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 ...) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.72) 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...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle. 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
...your vehicle. 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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... for a few seconds when you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signal bulbs is a problem with the high beam headlights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signals on with the VSA system. When you turn on the multiinformation display... operating the cruise control. For more information, see page 312 ). 3. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn . Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX
... for a few seconds when you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signal bulbs is a problem with the high beam headlights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signals on with the VSA system. When you turn on the multiinformation display... operating the cruise control. For more information, see page 312 ). 3. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn . Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX 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. Customize Setup ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°...
... when the system automatically locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX 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. Customize Setup ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°...
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 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration.
...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 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration.
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... see the above . The screen changes as shown above display. Select how long you . The screen changes to enter your selection. 98 2008 RDX Press the SEL/RESET button. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you close the...the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 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...
... see the above . The screen changes as shown above display. Select how long you . The screen changes to enter your selection. 98 2008 RDX Press the SEL/RESET button. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you close the...the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 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...
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The screen goes back to repeat the same procedure. To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu Table Of ... above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 99 2008 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
The screen goes back to repeat the same procedure. To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu Table Of ... above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not set , you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. 99 2008 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111 2008 RDX 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 ...
... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111 2008 RDX 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 ...
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When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2008 RDX Flash high beams 7. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights..., side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Parking and interior lights 4. Headlights 5. Turn signal 2. Off 3. Fog lights off 8. High beams 6. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold ...
When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2008 RDX Flash high beams 7. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights..., side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Parking and interior lights 4. Headlights 5. Turn signal 2. Off 3. Fog lights off 8. High beams 6. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold ...
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Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on (see page 67 ). Pull it back to return to the headlight switch. 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 and off by turning ...If you hold the lever back. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off after 10 minutes. The high beams will turn 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 ...
Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on (see page 67 ). Pull it back to return to the headlight switch. 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 and off by turning ...If you hold the lever back. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off after 10 minutes. The high beams will turn 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 ...
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...off, even if you will hear a lights on reminder beeper. With the driver's door open, you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will turn on again when you turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you unlock the door, but do not open it... within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with the switch. 116 2008 RDX The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. If you turn...
...off, even if you will hear a lights on reminder beeper. With the driver's door open, you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will turn on again when you turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you unlock the door, but do not open it... within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with the switch. 116 2008 RDX The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. If you turn...
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...canceled by turning the knob a click to the left. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is reached. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to adjust the... brightness. The level of the instrument panel lights. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it. model is shown The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness ...
...canceled by turning the knob a click to the left. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is reached. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to adjust the... brightness. The level of the instrument panel lights. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it. model is shown The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Mirrors The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. SELECTOR SWITCH There is ... the mirror may block this feature. Items hung on the bottom of the mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 144 2008 RDX The AUTO indicator comes on the back of a vehicle behind you start driving.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Mirrors The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. When it senses the headlights of the mirror. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. SELECTOR SWITCH There is ... the mirror may block this feature. Items hung on the bottom of the mirror. Turn the ignition switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 144 2008 RDX The AUTO indicator comes on the back of a vehicle behind you start driving.
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... system or add other devices to it to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The alarm will cause it . 233 2008 RDX For the system to alarm. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from the... seconds. If the system is not fully closed . It also alarms if the radio is removed from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on .
... system or add other devices to it to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The alarm will cause it . 233 2008 RDX For the system to alarm. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from the... seconds. If the system is not fully closed . It also alarms if the radio is removed from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on .
Owner's Manual
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...monthly. Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. However, Acura recommends that are unsure of how to perform any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that all... Display. If you are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 276 . See page ...indicated by any check, turn to EPA standards. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX See page 361 .
...monthly. Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. However, Acura recommends that are unsure of how to perform any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that all... Display. If you are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 276 . See page ...indicated by any check, turn to EPA standards. Maintenance 333 2008 RDX See page 361 .
Owner's Manual
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On Canadian models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX If the washer fluid is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on the reservoir. You will help to here Front WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR On U.S. Main ... monthly during normal use. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight.
On Canadian models Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will see a ''1/2'' mark on the multi-information display. 342 2008 RDX If the washer fluid is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message appears on the reservoir. You will help to here Front WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR On U.S. Main ... monthly during normal use. models: To check the windshield washer fluid level, open the hood and look the windshield washer reservoir located behind the left headlight.
Owner's Manual
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...it one -quarter turn clockwise to have it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer to lock it by your dealer or other qualified technician. Turn on the glass can remain in... place. 4. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it in the circuit even with your vehicle was new. Open the hood. If you touch the glass, clean it ...
...it one -quarter turn clockwise to have it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 5. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer to lock it by your dealer or other qualified technician. Turn on the glass can remain in... place. 4. Maintenance 347 2008 RDX When replacing a bulb, handle it in the circuit even with your vehicle was new. Open the hood. If you touch the glass, clean it ...
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...2008 RDX Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing the bulb in place. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light Bulb BULB 4. Turn it clockwise to lock it in and turning it counterclockwise until it in the socket. Remove the socket from the headlight ...SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Install the new bulb in place. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 5. Insert the socket back into the socket until it unlocks. 3. ...
...2008 RDX Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing the bulb in place. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light Bulb BULB 4. Turn it clockwise to lock it in and turning it counterclockwise until it in the socket. Remove the socket from the headlight ...SOCKET BULB SOCKET 1. Install the new bulb in place. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 5. Insert the socket back into the socket until it unlocks. 3. ...
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... into the socket until it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is burned out: taillight or back-up light. 3. Turn it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2008 RDX Replacing Rear Bulbs (in place. 4. Place a cloth on its socket. Determine which of the two bulbs is working. Pull the bulb straight out of the... prying in the notch on the edge of its middle edge with a flat-tip screwdriver. 2. Open the tailgate. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Remove the cover by turning it in Tailgate) COVER BULBS Maintenance NOTCH SOCKETS 1.
... into the socket until it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is burned out: taillight or back-up light. 3. Turn it bottoms. CONTINUED 349 2008 RDX Replacing Rear Bulbs (in place. 4. Place a cloth on its socket. Determine which of the two bulbs is working. Pull the bulb straight out of the... prying in the notch on the edge of its middle edge with a flat-tip screwdriver. 2. Open the tailgate. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Remove the cover by turning it in Tailgate) COVER BULBS Maintenance NOTCH SOCKETS 1.
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.... You may hear a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or nothing . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn on at all . If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 366 ). You can then try to the START... (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 2008 RDX If the fuses are corroded. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , the battery is probably something ...
.... You may hear a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or nothing . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn on at all . If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 366 ). You can then try to the START... (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 2008 RDX If the fuses are corroded. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , the battery is probably something ...