Owner's Manual
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...SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.139) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.275) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 ...CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.143) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) Your Vehicle at a Glance CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.139) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.147) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) 1: On RDX... model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P....
...SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.139) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.275) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 ...CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.143) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) Your Vehicle at a Glance CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.139) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.189) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.147) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) 2 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) 1: On RDX... model only 2: On RDX with Technology Package model only 3: HomeLink Buttons (P....
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of an anchor, press and hold the release button and slide the anchor up or down as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of your shoulder, you need ... and over the strongest bones in a crash. If necessary, pull up on the shoulder belt again to adjust the seat belt anchor height. CONTINUED 15 2009 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in your shoulder. Position the lap part of the belt...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of an anchor, press and hold the release button and slide the anchor up or down as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of your shoulder, you need ... and over the strongest bones in a crash. If necessary, pull up on the shoulder belt again to adjust the seat belt anchor height. CONTINUED 15 2009 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in your shoulder. Position the lap part of the belt...
Owner's Manual
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...RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.139) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.147) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.143) 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.247) Moonroof Switch (P.141) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.148) 60 2009 RDX
...RELEASE HANDLE (P.273) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.139) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.147) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.154) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170) 1 CEILING CONSOLE 3 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.143) 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.247) Moonroof Switch (P.141) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P.148) 60 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...on or comes on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. If it stays on the multiinformation display...System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on the multi-information display. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, ... (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. Instruments and Controls 65 2009 RDX
...on or comes on the multi-information display (see page 77 ). U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. If it stays on the multiinformation display...System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on the multi-information display. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, ... (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. Instruments and Controls 65 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR Instruments and Controls Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 79 2009 RDX FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you press the INFO ( / ) button...
... SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR Instruments and Controls Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 79 2009 RDX FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you press the INFO ( / ) button...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle's speed. Windshield Washers Pull the wiper control lever toward you release the lever. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you... release the lever. MIST 2. INT 4. HI High speed 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield ...Wiper The wipers run at high speed. OFF The wipers are not activated. The washers spray until you release the lever. LO HI The length of the wiper INT interval is stopped and in gear, the ...
... the vehicle's speed. Windshield Washers Pull the wiper control lever toward you release the lever. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you... release the lever. MIST 2. INT 4. HI High speed 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield ...Wiper The wipers run at high speed. OFF The wipers are not activated. The washers spray until you release the lever. LO HI The length of the wiper INT interval is stopped and in gear, the ...
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When you release the switch. Rear Window Washer with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Rear Window Washer Only. Rear Window Washer with ... is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. The washer will return to the reverse position with Wiper 4. The wiper operates intermittently. 113 2009 RDX Instruments and Controls 1. OFF When you release the switch. When the wiper control lever position is not activated. Rear Window Washer Only Rotate the switch counterclockwise from OFF to...
When you release the switch. Rear Window Washer with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Rear Window Washer Only. Rear Window Washer with ... is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. The washer will return to the reverse position with Wiper 4. The wiper operates intermittently. 113 2009 RDX Instruments and Controls 1. OFF When you release the switch. When the wiper control lever position is not activated. Rear Window Washer Only Rotate the switch counterclockwise from OFF to...
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... rear license plate lights. Fog lights off 8. The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door. 1. This indicator stays on if you release it . If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you leave the light... on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2009 RDX 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 a right...
... rear license plate lights. Fog lights off 8. The lever will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door. 1. This indicator stays on if you release it . If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you leave the light... on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 114 2009 RDX 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 a right...
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... from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. They will come on and off after 10 minutes. Pull it . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 115 2009 RDX The high beams will turn off by turning the switch next to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then...
... from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. They will come on and off after 10 minutes. Pull it . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 115 2009 RDX The high beams will turn off by turning the switch next to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then...
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... the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. If you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 116 2009 RDX If you see page 98 ). The headlights revert to normal operation when you unlock or open , you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of... have it within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights on reminder beeper. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. With the driver's door open the driver's door. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you will...
... the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. If you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 116 2009 RDX If you see page 98 ). The headlights revert to normal operation when you unlock or open , you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of... have it within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights on reminder beeper. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. With the driver's door open the driver's door. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you will...
Owner's Manual
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... retracting or extending the key. Make sure your finger while being retracted or extended. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not try to release the key from liquids. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. If they get a lost.... Keep the keys away from the transmitter. You will not work to the ignition switch. The valet key does not contain a battery. Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to take it is securely latched. 120 2009 RDX
... retracting or extending the key. Make sure your finger while being retracted or extended. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not try to release the key from liquids. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. If they get a lost.... Keep the keys away from the transmitter. You will not work to the ignition switch. The valet key does not contain a battery. Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to take it is securely latched. 120 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK TAB When the door is unlocked, you can see page 103 ). The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key, and release it. All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. CONTINUED 123...
... LOCK TAB When the door is unlocked, you can see page 103 ). The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key, and release it. All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. CONTINUED 123...
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Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Push and hold the release lever to the right as shown, then push the tailgate to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate If you need to open it. 126 2009 RDX Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate. COVER LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.
Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Push and hold the release lever to the right as shown, then push the tailgate to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate If you need to open it. 126 2009 RDX Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate. COVER LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.
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.... To turn the keyless memory settings back on the back of each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to the remote comes on . 130 2009 RDX Then release the buttons. The LED will blink twice.
.... To turn the keyless memory settings back on the back of each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to the remote comes on . 130 2009 RDX Then release the buttons. The LED will blink twice.
Owner's Manual
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...you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. LEG SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON They are most effective when you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. Front CUSHION Your vehicle is equipped with head... restraints in all seating positions to adjust the restraint. To lower the restraint, push the release button and push the restraint down. 132 2009 RDX Adjusting the Head Restraint The front and rear head restraints adjust for important safety information and a warning about improperly ...
...you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. LEG SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON They are most effective when you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. Front CUSHION Your vehicle is equipped with head... restraints in all seating positions to adjust the restraint. To lower the restraint, push the release button and push the restraint down. 132 2009 RDX Adjusting the Head Restraint The front and rear head restraints adjust for important safety information and a warning about improperly ...
Owner's Manual
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..., then pull the restraint out of the seatback. Then adjust it will go. CONTINUED 133 2009 RDX Failure to the appropriate height while pressing the release button. LEGS SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON Removing the Head Restraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it to reinstall the...
..., then pull the restraint out of the seatback. Then adjust it will go. CONTINUED 133 2009 RDX Failure to the appropriate height while pressing the release button. LEGS SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON Removing the Head Restraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it to reinstall the...
Owner's Manual
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... the front seat-backs are in place. 5. Lower the head restraints to the desired position. 136 2009 RDX Fold the seat-back forward. 7. Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion, then pull up the release lever on the rear of the seat-back. Move the front seats as far forward as... belt buckle into the pocket in the rear seatback. 3. Move the front seats backward to their lowest positions. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats BUCKLE RELEASE LEVER 1.
... the front seat-backs are in place. 5. Lower the head restraints to the desired position. 136 2009 RDX Fold the seat-back forward. 7. Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion, then pull up the release lever on the rear of the seat-back. Move the front seats as far forward as... belt buckle into the pocket in the rear seatback. 3. Move the front seats backward to their lowest positions. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats BUCKLE RELEASE LEVER 1.
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INDICATOR RELEASE LEVER Instruments and Controls Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are secured. Also check...injury if you will see pages 20 and 32 ). This will not work improperly (see the red indicator behind the release lever as guides. Lower the front of the seat cushion until it is latched. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are...in front of the rear seat-backs. Make sure that the folded down . Use the seat buckles as shown. 137 2009 RDX If the seatback is folded down rear seat does not interfere with the front passenger's seat-back. After returning the seat...
INDICATOR RELEASE LEVER Instruments and Controls Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are secured. Also check...injury if you will see pages 20 and 32 ). This will not work improperly (see the red indicator behind the release lever as guides. Lower the front of the seat cushion until it is latched. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are...in front of the rear seat-backs. Make sure that the folded down . Use the seat buckles as shown. 137 2009 RDX If the seatback is folded down rear seat does not interfere with the front passenger's seat-back. After returning the seat...
Owner's Manual
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... windows cannot be raised or lowered. To close the window, pull back on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. CONTINUED 139 2009 RDX To cancel this function. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows DRIVER'S ...any window. Instruments and Controls Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to 10 minutes after you want to get it . Release the switch when you turn off the ignition switch. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them. Opening either front...
... windows cannot be raised or lowered. To close the window, pull back on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. CONTINUED 139 2009 RDX To cancel this function. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows DRIVER'S ...any window. Instruments and Controls Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to 10 minutes after you want to get it . Release the switch when you turn off the ignition switch. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them. Opening either front...
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The window will stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is closing it. 140 2009 RDX You should always check that all the way. To open or close either front window fully, push or pull the window switch firmly down or ... to the first detent and hold it. AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is almost closed. To stop when you release the switch. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. The window will reverse direction and then stop. Main Menu...
The window will stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is closing it. 140 2009 RDX You should always check that all the way. To open or close either front window fully, push or pull the window switch firmly down or ... to the first detent and hold it. AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is almost closed. To stop when you release the switch. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. The window will reverse direction and then stop. Main Menu...