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...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.148) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.247) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 3 2008 RDX
...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.148) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.247) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 3 2008 RDX
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 DISPLAY 2 (P.169) (P.168) (P.112/...
... 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 DISPLAY 2 (P.169) (P.168) (P.112/...
Owner's Manual
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... the Power Mirrors ...144 Reverse Mirror Tilt ...145 Heated Mirrors ...145 Driving Position Memory System...146 Parking Brake ...148 Interior Lights ...149 Ceiling Lights ...149 Individual Map Lights ...150 Courtesy Lights ...151 Cargo Area Light ...151 Interior Convenience Items ...152 Glove Box ...153 Front Door Pockets ...153 Beverage Holders ...154 Accessory Power Sockets...155 Sun... ...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
... the Power Mirrors ...144 Reverse Mirror Tilt ...145 Heated Mirrors ...145 Driving Position Memory System...146 Parking Brake ...148 Interior Lights ...149 Ceiling Lights ...149 Individual Map Lights ...150 Courtesy Lights ...151 Cargo Area Light ...151 Interior Convenience Items ...152 Glove Box ...153 Front Door Pockets ...153 Beverage Holders ...154 Accessory Power Sockets...155 Sun... ...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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...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60 2008 RDX
...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) 2 1: On RDX model only 2: On RDX Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P.274) Moonroof Switch (P.142) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.149) 60 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2008 RDX instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.68) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P....381) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 381) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.63, 382) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.70) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.68) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.19, 62) The U.S.
... the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2008 RDX instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.68) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P....381) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 381) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.63, 382) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.70) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.68) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.19, 62) The U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you are on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX
... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you are on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. Instruments and Controls 67 2008 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...78 ). If this indicator will also sound when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. SECURITY SYSTEM...the security system is a problem in either the or position. A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. It comes on . For more information, see...
...78 ). If this indicator will also sound when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. SECURITY SYSTEM...the security system is a problem in either the or position. A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see page 233 . 68 2008 RDX If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. It comes on . For more information, see...
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...SETTING (P.84) Customize Group METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you refuel. Instruments and Controls 91 93 Changes how long (in the display. Changes when the system automatically... locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX Customize Setup ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F 3°C 0°C 3°C ON OFF IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B ...
...SETTING (P.84) Customize Group METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you refuel. Instruments and Controls 91 93 Changes how long (in the display. Changes when the system automatically... locks the doors. 96 98 DOOR SETUP (P.100) AUTO DOOR LOCK 101 : Default setting CONTINUED 81 2008 RDX Customize Setup ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F 3°C 0°C 3°C ON OFF IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B ...
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The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.84) Customize Group DOOR ... doors unlock with the remote transmitter in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to the factory default. 83 : Default setting 82 2008 RDX Customize Setup DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec DRIVER'S DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P DRIVER...
The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.84) Customize Group DOOR ... doors unlock with the remote transmitter in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to the factory default. 83 : Default setting 82 2008 RDX Customize Setup DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec DRIVER'S DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P DRIVER...
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...selection. If DEFAULT ALL is shown in the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. Repeat the procedure to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. 84 2008 RDX If you can customize some of the vehicle control settings to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select EXIT, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen... goes back to select DEFAULT ALL. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Change Settings You can customize: METER SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP While CHG SETTING in the CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is not set, you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as...
...selection. If DEFAULT ALL is shown in the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. Repeat the procedure to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. 84 2008 RDX If you can customize some of the vehicle control settings to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select EXIT, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen... goes back to select DEFAULT ALL. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Change Settings You can customize: METER SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP While CHG SETTING in the CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is not set, you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as...
Owner's Manual
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... ( / ) button or rotate the Select/Reset knob CONTINUED 95 2008 RDX Press the 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/RESET button....
... ( / ) button or rotate the Select/Reset knob CONTINUED 95 2008 RDX Press the 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/RESET button....
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.... Press the SEL/RESET button. You will see the above . You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. The screen changes as shown above display. While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu ...Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you want the lights to stay on before they fade out (15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then...
.... Press the SEL/RESET button. You will see the above . You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. The screen changes as shown above display. While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu ...Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you want the lights to stay on before they fade out (15, 30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then...
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To exit INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to ... see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If this happens, you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 97 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Instruments and Controls When your choice is set , you will see the above display for several seconds...
To exit INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME without changing the current setting, select EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to ... see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If this happens, you need to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 97 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Instruments and Controls When your choice is set , you will see the above display for several seconds...
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...lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door and take the remote with you. The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you want the lights... to stay on before they go off, follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the ...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...
...lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door and take the remote with you. The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you want the lights... to stay on before they go off, follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the ...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...
Owner's Manual
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...the INFO ( / ) button until you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter to unlock the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the security system is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multiinformation... display, press the SEL/ RESET button. CONTINUED 105 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior...
...the INFO ( / ) button until you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter to unlock the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the security system is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multiinformation... display, press the SEL/ RESET button. CONTINUED 105 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior...
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 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.... 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 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.... 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...
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... switch to the position turns on as a reminder. If you open the driver's door. 1. This indicator stays on if you release it . Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal... on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you leave the light switch on and turn . Turn signal 2. Off 3. Flash high beams 7. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2008 RDX Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. Parking and interior...
... switch to the position turns on as a reminder. If you open the driver's door. 1. This indicator stays on if you release it . Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal... on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you leave the light switch on and turn . Turn signal 2. Off 3. Flash high beams 7. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2008 RDX Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. Parking and interior...
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...This feature activates if you hold the lever back. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on low beam. If you remove the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. 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 turn off after 10 minutes. Pull it . They will stay on (see page 67 ). Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off ...
...This feature activates if you hold the lever back. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on low beam. If you remove the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. 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 turn off after 10 minutes. Pull it . They will stay on (see page 67 ). Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will hear a lights on reminder beeper. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting on with reduced brightness when you turn on with the switch. 116 2008 RDX With the driver's door open, you will turn the ignition switch to normal operation when... 98 ). They remain on until you unlock or open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you unlock the door, but do not open...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights The lights will hear a lights on reminder beeper. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting on with reduced brightness when you turn on with the switch. 116 2008 RDX With the driver's door open, you will turn the ignition switch to normal operation when... 98 ). They remain on until you unlock or open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you unlock the door, but do not open...
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...are on the multi-information display while you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the or position. The level of the instrument panel lights. It goes out 5 seconds after you adjust it. Main...Brightness Instruments and Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB U.S. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the left. model is shown The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is reached. You will hear a...
...are on the multi-information display while you finish adjusting. 117 2008 RDX You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the or position. The level of the instrument panel lights. It goes out 5 seconds after you adjust it. Main...Brightness Instruments and Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB U.S. To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the left. model is shown The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of brightness is reached. You will hear a...