Owner's Manual
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... of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of the vehicle or being struck by striking interior parts of injury during a crash is not working properly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by an inflating front airbag. Have your feet.... Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2009 RDX In addition, an occupant who is off. Always sit upright, well back in a crash.
... of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of the vehicle or being struck by striking interior parts of injury during a crash is not working properly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by an inflating front airbag. Have your feet.... Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2009 RDX In addition, an occupant who is off. Always sit upright, well back in a crash.
Owner's Manual
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...Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 52 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed... to help protect adults in a moderate to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can hit the back of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's...
...Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 52 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2009 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed... to help protect adults in a moderate to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can hit the back of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's...
Owner's Manual
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... area, adjust the climate control system as shown below. Breathing it can collect rapidly in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2009 RDX Even with the garage door closed. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open , run the...
... area, adjust the climate control system as shown below. Breathing it can collect rapidly in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2009 RDX Even with the garage door closed. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open , run the...
Owner's Manual
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...Mirror ...144 Heated Mirrors ...144 Driving Position Memory System...145 Parking Brake ...147 Interior Lights ...148 Ceiling Lights ...148 Individual Map Lights ...149 Courtesy Lights ...150 Cargo Area Light ...150 Interior Convenience Items ...151 Glove Box ...152 Front Door Pockets ...152 Beverage Holders ...153... ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2009 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
...Mirror ...144 Heated Mirrors ...144 Driving Position Memory System...145 Parking Brake ...147 Interior Lights ...148 Ceiling Lights ...148 Individual Map Lights ...149 Courtesy Lights ...150 Cargo Area Light ...150 Interior Convenience Items ...151 Glove Box ...152 Front Door Pockets ...152 Beverage Holders ...153... ...62 Gauges ...71 Turbo Boost Meter...71 Fuel Gauge ...71 Multi-Information Display ...72 System Messages ...77 59 2009 RDX Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you refuel. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the driver's door. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. Main...METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in the display. 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. Changes when the system automatically...
...long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you refuel. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the driver's door. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. Main...METER SETUP (P.86) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in the display. 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. Changes when the system automatically...
Owner's Manual
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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, ... 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 2009 RDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.
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, ... 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 2009 RDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.
Owner's Manual
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...the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. 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 to enter your selection. 96 2009 RDX You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. The screen changes as shown above display. You will see the above . Select how long you close all doors.
...the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. 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 to enter your selection. 96 2009 RDX You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. The screen changes as shown above display. You will see the above . Select how long you close all doors.
Owner's Manual
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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 .... If your choice is not set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 97 2009 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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 .... If your choice is not set , you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. CONTINUED 97 2009 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Owner's Manual
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... turn and up to the position turns on the headlights. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2009 RDX Off 3. Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. Parking and interior lights 4. Flash high beams 7. Headlights Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. The lever will...
... turn and up to the position turns on the headlights. To signal a lane change, push lightly on 114 2009 RDX Off 3. Fog lights on the lever, and hold it or complete a turn. Parking and interior lights 4. Flash high beams 7. Headlights Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. The lever will...
Owner's Manual
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... unlock all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. You can change the ''DOOR LOCK MODE'' setting on page 56 . 125 2009 RDX SWITCH Instruments and Controls TAILGATE HANDLE To open the tailgate, press and hold the tailgate handle, lower the tailgate...
... unlock all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. You can change the ''DOOR LOCK MODE'' setting on page 56 . 125 2009 RDX SWITCH Instruments and Controls TAILGATE HANDLE To open the tailgate, press and hold the tailgate handle, lower the tailgate...
Owner's Manual
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...do not open any door, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds. To change the ''DOOR LOCK MODE'' setting, see page 105 . 127 2009 RDX If you press the UNLOCK button, the ceiling lights (if the front and rear ceiling light switches are locked and the security system has set.... This button does not work if any button on . To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 103 . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 107 . When you push LOCK twice within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock. the horn will sound, and ...
...do not open any door, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds. To change the ''DOOR LOCK MODE'' setting, see page 105 . 127 2009 RDX If you press the UNLOCK button, the ceiling lights (if the front and rear ceiling light switches are locked and the security system has set.... This button does not work if any button on . To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 103 . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 107 . When you push LOCK twice within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock. the horn will sound, and ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Lights Front In the position, both front and rear ceiling lights are off all the time except when the rear ceiling light switch ... work, and both front and rear ceiling lights do not come on continuously except when the front ceiling light switch is in the position. 148 2009 RDX Rear ceiling light: You can use the rear ceiling light independently. With the front ceiling lights switch in the OFF position. Front ceiling lights: In...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Lights Front In the position, both front and rear ceiling lights are off all the time except when the rear ceiling light switch ... work, and both front and rear ceiling lights do not come on continuously except when the front ceiling light switch is in the position. 148 2009 RDX Rear ceiling light: You can use the rear ceiling light independently. With the front ceiling lights switch in the OFF position. Front ceiling lights: In...
Owner's Manual
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... with the key, lock tab on the driver's door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. Individual Map Lights LENSES Instruments and Controls 149 2009 RDX After all doors are off , push its lens. If you do not open without the key in about 30 seconds. You can use the front... removing the key from the ignition switch. If you leave any door open any door. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 96 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights In the door activated position, both front and rear ceiling lights come on when you: Open any door...
... with the key, lock tab on the driver's door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. Individual Map Lights LENSES Instruments and Controls 149 2009 RDX After all doors are off , push its lens. If you do not open without the key in about 30 seconds. You can use the front... removing the key from the ignition switch. If you leave any door open any door. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 96 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights In the door activated position, both front and rear ceiling lights come on when you: Open any door...
Owner's Manual
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...driver's door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate. 150 2009 RDX After all doors are closed . Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ceiling console come on the instrument panel. In the OFF (right)... adjust their brightness by turning the select/ reset knob on . The cargo area light has a two position switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the light switch is closed tightly, the light fades out in about...
...driver's door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate. 150 2009 RDX After all doors are closed . Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ceiling console come on the instrument panel. In the OFF (right)... adjust their brightness by turning the select/ reset knob on . The cargo area light has a two position switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the light switch is closed tightly, the light fades out in about...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET Instruments and Controls CARGO AREA COVER BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX CONTINUED 151 2009 RDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK DOOR LINING POCKETS FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET Instruments and Controls CARGO AREA COVER BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX CONTINUED 151 2009 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... box by pulling the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to the left. Lock Front Door Pockets FRONT DOOR POCKET Always keep the... glove box closed while driving. 152 2009 RDX Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. Close it with the master key. The glove box light comes on . The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, ...
... box by pulling the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to the left. Lock Front Door Pockets FRONT DOOR POCKET Always keep the... glove box closed while driving. 152 2009 RDX Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. Close it with the master key. The glove box light comes on . The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. Push Instruments and Controls To use it, pivot the armrest down until it down . 153 2009 RDX To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid. A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest. To close the lid, push it latches. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. It will swing open. Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. Push Instruments and Controls To use it, pivot the armrest down until it down . 153 2009 RDX To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid. A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest. To close the lid, push it latches. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. It will swing open. Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders.
Owner's Manual
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When both sockets are getting into or out of the vehicle. 154 2009 RDX You can also use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets Front Console Compartment Sun Visor COVER COVER To use the sun visor at the side window. Remove...
When both sockets are getting into or out of the vehicle. 154 2009 RDX You can also use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets Front Console Compartment Sun Visor COVER COVER To use the sun visor at the side window. Remove...
Owner's Manual
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To open the console compartment, push the button and lift the lid. CONTINUED 155 2009 RDX To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. MASTER KEY Close LID Instruments and Controls...
To open the console compartment, push the button and lift the lid. CONTINUED 155 2009 RDX To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. MASTER KEY Close LID Instruments and Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking lights are : Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Height: 12.2 in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm) 156 2009 RDX Heavy items may damage the shelves. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items LID PEN HOLDER COIN HOLDER CARD HOLDER SHELVES You can use the upper half of the lid for...
... the parking lights are : Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Height: 12.2 in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm) 156 2009 RDX Heavy items may damage the shelves. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items LID PEN HOLDER COIN HOLDER CARD HOLDER SHELVES You can use the upper half of the lid for...