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...keep your vehicle. It will learn how to your investment. In it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. i 2009 RDX Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle. Several warranties protect your rights ... you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to keep this manual. This information is to read this manual, you will be pleased to your satisfaction and will find information that your vehicle so you years of a 2009 Acura RDX was a wise investment. ...
...keep your vehicle. It will learn how to your investment. In it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. i 2009 RDX Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle. Several warranties protect your rights ... you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to keep this manual. This information is to read this manual, you will be pleased to your satisfaction and will find information that your vehicle so you years of a 2009 Acura RDX was a wise investment. ...
Owner's Manual
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... information on the vehicle. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. Of course, it iii 2009 RDX You will find this important safety information in this manual. Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. To...
... information on the vehicle. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. Of course, it iii 2009 RDX You will find this important safety information in this manual. Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. To...
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... vehicle correctly might result in loss of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2009 RDX These advantages come at some cost. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 290 of gravity. Utility vehicles have a significantly ... seat belts. It allows you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on pavement. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this...
... vehicle correctly might result in loss of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2009 RDX These advantages come at some cost. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 290 of gravity. Utility vehicles have a significantly ... seat belts. It allows you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on pavement. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this...
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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat ...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...409 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat ...
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... (U.S. only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to order manuals and other cargo. Refer to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX plus what you need when you 're planning to handle them . Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,... and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger ...
... (U.S. only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The proper way to order manuals and other cargo. Refer to the fuel pump. 2 2009 RDX plus what you need when you 're planning to handle them . Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,... and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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...a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 55 ). (see page 360 ). 6 2009 RDX Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them . Infants and small children should ride properly restrained...a child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are at lower speeds. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless...
...a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 55 ). (see page 360 ). 6 2009 RDX Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them . Infants and small children should ride properly restrained...a child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are at lower speeds. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless...
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... to be sure to in serious neck injuries during a crash. Devices intended to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. 55 2009 RDX Supervise the child. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can...
... to be sure to in serious neck injuries during a crash. Devices intended to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. 55 2009 RDX Supervise the child. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can...
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... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111 2009 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 ...
... Technology Package model only Refer to the navigation system manual. 111 2009 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 ...
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... ice from the window. The defogger wires on again when you restart the vehicle. This causes all outside turn off the ignition switch. You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. Pushing this button also turns the... area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is no longer needed. Push the button between the center vents to -side. Hazard Warning Button 118 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Window Defogger, Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger If you do not turn it on and off.
... ice from the window. The defogger wires on again when you restart the vehicle. This causes all outside turn off the ignition switch. You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. Pushing this button also turns the... area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is no longer needed. Push the button between the center vents to -side. Hazard Warning Button 118 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Window Defogger, Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger If you do not turn it on and off.
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COVER LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it . 126 2009 RDX Push and hold the release lever to the right as shown, then push the tailgate to open it manually. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate If you need to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.
COVER LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it . 126 2009 RDX Push and hold the release lever to the right as shown, then push the tailgate to open it manually. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate If you need to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.
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This section describes those features and how to the navigation system manual for more information. Refer to use them. Your vehicle has an... Climate Control System ...160 Dual Temperature Control ...165 Climate Control Sensors ...167 Audio System ...168 Audio System (On RDX model) .. 170 To Play the AM/FM Radio ...170 Operating the CD Changer ...173 XM Satellite Radio ...183 ......247 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...250 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...270 Features 159 2009 RDX The security system helps to enable it. Main Menu Features The climate control system in your vehicle.
This section describes those features and how to the navigation system manual for more information. Refer to use them. Your vehicle has an... Climate Control System ...160 Dual Temperature Control ...165 Climate Control Sensors ...167 Audio System ...168 Audio System (On RDX model) .. 170 To Play the AM/FM Radio ...170 Operating the CD Changer ...173 XM Satellite Radio ...183 ......247 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...250 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...270 Features 159 2009 RDX The security system helps to enable it. Main Menu Features The climate control system in your vehicle.
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... indicator in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for the driver and passenger, based on the display. Voice Control System On RDX with Technology Package model 2. When you select. See the navigation section in the DUAL button comes...mix of conditioned and/or heated air that side. 1. You will , as quickly as a reminder. Press the AUTO button. CONTINUED 161 2009 RDX You can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for your preference. The selected temperature will show in the button ...
... indicator in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for the driver and passenger, based on the display. Voice Control System On RDX with Technology Package model 2. When you select. See the navigation section in the DUAL button comes...mix of conditioned and/or heated air that side. 1. You will , as quickly as a reminder. Press the AUTO button. CONTINUED 161 2009 RDX You can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for your preference. The selected temperature will show in the button ...
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...display. Dual Button Press the DUAL button to the driver's side temperature. When you set the temperature control below the outside temperature. 162 2009 RDX Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you turn the... To adjust the desired temperature, push the temperature control buttons ( or ). You will not come on . Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is represented by pressing the fan control buttons ( or ). The indicator in the...
...display. Dual Button Press the DUAL button to the driver's side temperature. When you set the temperature control below the outside temperature. 162 2009 RDX Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you turn the... To adjust the desired temperature, push the temperature control buttons ( or ). You will not come on . Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is represented by pressing the fan control buttons ( or ). The indicator in the...
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...See the navigation section in . The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. 189 2009 RDX Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the navigation system manual for your quick start guide for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection. The... The audio system for complete details. You can also be pushed left and right. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Interface Dial On RDX with Technology Package model SELECTOR ENTER When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen. The knob turns left ,...
...See the navigation section in . The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. 189 2009 RDX Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the navigation system manual for your quick start guide for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection. The... The audio system for complete details. You can also be pushed left and right. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System Interface Dial On RDX with Technology Package model SELECTOR ENTER When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen. The knob turns left ,...
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...message in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Features Mechanical error Servo error 227 2009 RDX The audio system will try to play the disc. If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again....playing a disc, press the eject button. Insert a different disc. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Solution Current track will reappear. Check the disc for damage or deformation. After ejecting...
...message in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Features Mechanical error Servo error 227 2009 RDX The audio system will try to play the disc. If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again....playing a disc, press the eject button. Insert a different disc. Error Message FORMAT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause Track/File format not supported Solution Current track will reappear. Check the disc for damage or deformation. After ejecting...
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... nearly impossible. The system will disable itself if it work without knowing the exact code is removed, the audio system will retain your owner's manual kit. To make a mistake entering the code, do this card in ten attempts, you must obtain the code number from electrical power for...from your audio system code number and serial number. Because there are unsuccessful in a safe place at home. The code is disconnected. 232 2009 RDX complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You should write the audio system's serial number in your AM and FM ...
... nearly impossible. The system will disable itself if it work without knowing the exact code is removed, the audio system will retain your owner's manual kit. To make a mistake entering the code, do this card in ten attempts, you must obtain the code number from electrical power for...from your audio system code number and serial number. Because there are unsuccessful in a safe place at home. The code is disconnected. 232 2009 RDX complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You should write the audio system's serial number in your AM and FM ...
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... AcuraLink (U.S. Delete Messages Select this option to begin the process required to connect to Acura. Select OFF if you want to you . This is corrected, or through a broadcast message from Acura. Features 241 2009 RDX New Message Notification Select ON if you do not want a message read each message ... notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). Phone-Data Connection Select this option to you . Select OFF to manually select the Voice option when you want to be deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is used ...
... AcuraLink (U.S. Delete Messages Select this option to begin the process required to connect to Acura. Select OFF if you want to you . This is corrected, or through a broadcast message from Acura. Features 241 2009 RDX New Message Notification Select ON if you do not want a message read each message ... notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). Phone-Data Connection Select this option to you . Select OFF to manually select the Voice option when you want to be deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is used ...
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For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. When a maintenance message appears on updated vehicle information and comments from other RDX owners, supplement your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink ...first 90 days of ownership, one of needed maintenance items is provided through the HFL. CONTINUED 243 2009 RDX They provide you to use and understand the technological features of your vehicle. These messages help you ... needed , helping you with relevant information for your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide.
For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through an AcuraLink message. When a maintenance message appears on updated vehicle information and comments from other RDX owners, supplement your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink ...first 90 days of ownership, one of needed maintenance items is provided through the HFL. CONTINUED 243 2009 RDX They provide you to use and understand the technological features of your vehicle. These messages help you ... needed , helping you with relevant information for your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide.
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... wheel volume controls. To change the volume level, use the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. On RDX with Technology Package model Below the HFL buttons is in use, the sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers. If the audio ...To use while operating either of each HFL button: HFL Talk: This button is in use the voice control system, refer to the navigation system manual. 251 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Audio System When the HFL is used to end a call , the HFL over-rides the audio system...
... wheel volume controls. To change the volume level, use the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. On RDX with Technology Package model Below the HFL buttons is in use, the sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers. If the audio ...To use while operating either of each HFL button: HFL Talk: This button is in use the voice control system, refer to the navigation system manual. 251 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Audio System When the HFL is used to end a call , the HFL over-rides the audio system...