Acura 2008 RDX Manuel d'utilisateur

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＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Refer to the navigation system manual.1:2 : On RDX model only3:4:On RDX with Te

▲▼When your choice is set, you will seethe above display for several seconds,then the screen goes back toCUSTOMIZE MENU.If your choice is not set, you

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼There are two settings in the lightingsetup:INTERIOR LIGHTDIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMERWhile CUSTOMIZE GROUP isshown on the multi-infor

▲▼While LIGHTING SETUP is shownin the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of themulti-information display, press theSEL/RESET button. You will see theabove display.Press

▲▼To exit INTERIOR LIGHTDIMMING TIME without changingthe current setting, select EXIT bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then press the SEL/RESET button

▲▼ ▲▼The headlights, parking lights, sidemarker lights, taillights, and licenseplate lights go off after the selectedtime when you close the driver’sd

▲▼To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFFTIMER without changing thecurrent setting, select EXIT bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then press the SEL/RESET button.Th

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼There are five settings to choosefrom in the door setup:AUTO DOOR LOCKDOOR LOCK MODESECURITY RELOCK TIMERAUTO DOOR UNLOCKWhile CUSTOMIZE GROUP

−−▲▼−There are three settings you canchoose from:OFFThe auto door lock is deactivated allthe time.SHIFT FROM PThe doors lock whenever you movethe shif

▲▼To exit AUTO DOOR LOCK withoutchanging the current setting, selectEXIT by pressing the INFO ( / )button, then press the SEL/RESETbutton. The screen

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button. Thescreen changes as shown above.Select DRIVER DOOR or ALLDOORS by pressing the INFO ( /) button, then press the SEL/R

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat beltsproperly. It explains

▲▼To exit DOOR LOCK MODEwithout changing the current setting,select EXIT by pressing the INFO( / ) button, and then press theSEL/RESET button. The scr

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button. Thescreen changes as shown above.Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then press theSEL/RESET button to

▲▼When your choice is set, you will seethe above display for several seconds,then the screen goes back toCUSTOMIZE MENU.If your choice is not set, you

▲▼▲▼If you unlock the doors and thetailgate with the remote transmitter,but do not open any of the doors orthetailgatewithin30seconds,thedoors and the

▲▼To exit SECURITY RELOCKTIMER without changing thecurrent setting, select EXIT bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then press the SEL/RESET button.The s

▲▼−−▲▼−There are three settings you canchoose from:Press the SEL/RESET button. Thescreen changes as shown above.Select the desired setting bypressing

▲▼To exit AUTO DOOR UNLOCKwithout changing the current setting,select EXIT by pressing the INFO( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The scre

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Refer to the navigation system manual.On RDX model only1:2:3:4:On RDX with Tech

−−−−−−−−−Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.The wipers are not activated.MIST

−−−−The wiper is not activated.When you turn the wiper switch toOFF while the rear window wiper isin action, it will return to its parkedposition.Rota

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

−−Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lever w

−This feature turns off the headlights,parking lights, taillights, side markerlights, license plate lights, andinstrument panel lights within 15second

The lights will turn on again whenyou unlock or open the driver’s door.If you unlock the door, but do notopen it within 15 seconds, the lightswill go

The knob on the instrument panelcontrols the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights. Turn the knob toadjust the brightness.Separate adjustments ca

The rear window defogger clears fog,frost,andthinicefromthewindow.Push the defogger button to turn itonandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalsoturns the mirror he

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.The master key fits all the locks

Youshouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly Acura-approved ke

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To t

Each front door has a master doorlock switch. Either switch locks andunlocks all doors and the tailgate.Push the top of the switch to lock alldoors an

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta

When the vehicle speed reachesabout 9 mph (about 15 km/h) ormore, all the doors lockautomatically.With the driver’s door open and thekey in the igniti

To open the tailgate, press and holdthe switch, then lift up.To close the tailgate, hold thetailgate handle, lower the tailgate,then press down on the

If the power door lock system cannotunlock the tailgate, unlock itmanually.Use a small flat-tip screwdriver toremove the cover on the back of thetailg

−−−When you press the UNLOCKbutton, the ceiling lights (if the frontand rear ceiling light switches are inthe door activated position) willcome on. If

To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base ofthe transmitter with a smallPhillips-head screwdriver.Separate the keypad from thetransmitter by

−As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Here are the settings activated withthe remote;When you unlock the driver’s doorwith your remote, each remoteactivates the keyless memorysettings rela

−Moves the seatforward andbackward.Raises or lowersthe seat.The controls for the poweradjustable driver’s seat are on theoutside edge of the seat bott

−To adjust the seat forward orbackward, pull up on the bar underthe seat cushion’s front edge. Movethe seat to the desired position, andreleasethebar.

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.14Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (Infa

To remove a head restraint forcleaning or repair, pull it up as far asit will go. Push the release button,then pull the restraint out of the seat-back

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with

The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seat. Pivot it downto use it.Remove any items from the seatbefore folding down the seat-back.Make su

Move the front seats as farforward as possible. Make surethe front seat-backs are in theupright positions.Store the center seat belt buckleinto the po

Do not put any heavy items on theseat-back when it is folded down.Make sure all items in the cargo areaare secured. Loose items can flyforward and cau

Follow these precautions wheneveryou use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat theseats quickly, because it drawslarge amounts of current f

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open the window, pushthe switch down and hold it. Releasethe switch wh

−−Auto reverse stops sensing when thewindow is almost closed. You shouldalways check that all passengers andobjects are away from the windowbefore clo

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position before operating themoonroof switch on the ceilingconsole.To open the moonroof fully, pullback the moo

The moonroof has a key-off delay.You can open and close themoonroof for up to 10 minutes afteryou turn off the ignition switch. Thekey-off delay cance

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclea

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirrorright,left,up,ordown.When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)po

Adjust the seat to a comfortableposition (see page ).Store a driving position only whenthe vehicle is parked.Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) po

Not pressing a memory buttonwithin 5 seconds.Readjusting the seat position.Readjusting the outside mirrorposition.Each memory button stores only onedr

To apply the parking brake, push thepedal down with your foot. Torelease it, push on the pedal again.The parking brake indicator on theinstrument pane

Each front and rear ceiling light hasa three-position switch.Front ceiling lights:In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both frontand rear ceiling lights are on all

Open any door.Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.Unlock the doors with the key,locktabonthedriver’sdoor,master door lock switch, orremote transmit

The courtesy lights in the ceilingconsole come on when the lightswitch is in the or theposition. You can adjust theirbrightness by turning the Select/

Interior Convenience Items152GLOVE BOXCOAT HOOKCENTERPOCKETSUN VISOR/VANITYMIRRORBEVERAGEHOLDERSBEVERAGE HOLDERS inREAR SEAT ARMRESTCENTER CONSOLEFRON

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.The glove box light com

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.Always wearyour seat belt properly, and

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquids candamage the uph

None of the sockets will power anautomotive type cigarette lighterelement. When both sockets arebeing used, the combined powerrating of the accessorie

Tousethevanitymirroronthebackof the sun visor, pull up the cover.Your vehicle has a multi-functionconsole compartment. It includes anarmrest, a coin h

You can use the inside of the lid for apen holder, a coin holder and a cardholder.The console compartment has twoshelves to divide it into two levels.

Your vehicle has a cargo area coverto conceal your luggage and protectthem from direct sunlight.To remove it: Place the cargo area cover on thecargo a

The climate control system in yourvehicle provides a comfortabledriving environment in all weatherconditions.The standard audio system hasmany feature

Climate Control System160RDX modelOFF BUTTONU.S. model is shown.MODE INDICATORDUAL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONSAIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTONDRIVER’S SID

▲▼Proper use of the climate controlsystem can make the interior dryand comfortable, and keep thewindows clear for best visibility.For the climate cont

▲▼▲▼When you set the temperature to itslowest limit ( ) or its highestlimit ( ), the system runs atfull cooling or heating only. It doesnot regulate t

CONTINUEDWhen the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent throughout the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbr

−The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature en

If you press the OFF button, theclimate control system shuts offcompletely.Air flows from the centerand corner vents in the dashboard.Airflow is divid

▲▼▲▼Thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’sside can be controlled independentlyby adjusting these buttons when theindicator in the DUAL button is lit.To set

▲▼When you set the temperature to itslower or upper limit, it is displayed asor .Push AUTO or . The selectedtemperatures appear in the display.When th

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

Read the appropriate pages in thissection for operation of the audiosystems installed in your vehicle.For RDX model, see pagesthru .For RDX with Techn

Audio SystemFeatures169U.S. model is shown.RDX with Technology Package model０７／０６／０１ １８：５２：４７ ３１ＳＴＫ６１０ ０１７４ 

The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to is displayed.To change bands, press the AM orFM button. On the FM band, ‘‘ST’’will be shown on

−−−−−−CONTINUEDYou can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbars, and auto select.Use the TU

−−If you do not like the stations autoselect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the preset bars.,presstheA. SEL/RDM button. This restoresth

CONTINUEDOn RDX modelAudio SystemOperating the CD ChangerFeatures173Normal mode MP3/WMA modeSCAN (D-SCAN) INDICATOR RPT (D-RPT)INDICATORWMA MODEINDICA

Locking the doors and the tailgatereduces the chance of someonebeing thrown out of the vehicleduring a crash, and it helps preventpassengers from acci

Audio System174LOAD BUTTONDISC SLOTEJECT BUTTONDISC LOAD INDICATORCD/AUX BUTTONRPT BUTTONSCAN BUTTONU.S. model is shown.DISP/MODE BUTTONTUNE/FOLDER BA

Your audio system has an in-dashCD changer that holds up to six CDs,providing several hours ofcontinuous entertainment. Youoperate this CD changer wit

To load a single disc:Press and release the LOADbutton on the changer unit. Youwill see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the centerdisplay, and the disc load indicatorturn

−CONTINUEDThe CD changer can play CD-Rs andCD-RWs compressed in MP3 andWMA format. When playing a disc inMP3 or WMA, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ or‘‘WMA’’ on

The specifications of the compatibleMP3 file are:Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz(MPEG1), 24, 22.05, 16 kHz(MPEG2)Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112

−−−While a disc is playing you can usethe SEEK/SKIP bar to selectpassages and change tracks (files inMP3/WMA mode).In MP3/WMA mode, use theTUNE/FOLDER

−−−−In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA modeThis feature,when activated, replays all the fileson the current folder in the orderthey are compressed in MP3/WMA.

−−−The disc scanfunction samples the first track (filein MP3/WMA mode) of each discwithin the changer in numericalorder. To activate this feature, pre

To pause a disc, press thecorresponding number of thecurrent disc on the appropriate sideof the preset bars. To play the discagain, press the preset b

XM Satellite Radio receives signalsfrom two satellites to produce clear,high-quality digital reception. Itoffers many channels in severalcategories. A

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It

−−−−To listen to the XM satellite Radio,turn the ignition switch to theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn onthe audio sys

−−The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are scann

−−＋−Use the TREBLE/BASS modes to adjust the tone toyour liking. You can adjust eachmode in levels between 6 and 6.These twomodes adjust the strength o

−−＋−−Use theSUBWOOFER mode to adjust thestrength of the sound from thesubwoofer speaker. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to the desired level ( 6to 6). Even if

ChangethehourbypressingtheH(preset 4) side of the preset bar untilthe numbers advance to the desiredtime. Change the minute by pressingthe M (preset 5

This dial consists of an upper part(selector) and a lower part (dial).Turning the dial left or right to selector scroll through a list or item(s) onth

On RDX with Technology Package modelTo Play the AM/FM RadioAudio System190U.S. model is shown.RADIO BANDSCAN INDICATORSTEREOINDICATORA.SEL INDICATORPR

CONTINUEDAudio SystemFeatures191U.S. model is shown.SCAN BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSTUNE/FOLDER BARAM/FM BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOBSEEK/SKIP BARINTERFACE

−To tune with the interface dial, pressthe AUDIO button to view the audiocontrol display, then push theselector down, and turn the dial toTUNE. Then p

−−The SEEK functionsearches up and down from thecurrent frequency to find a stationwith a strong signal. To activate it,press the or side of theSEEK/S

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This owner’s manual covers a

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Properly adjusted head restraintswill

−−Each preset button/iconcan store one frequency on AM andtwo frequencies on FM. To view thepreset icons on the audio controldisplay, push the AUDIO b

−To activate AUTO SELECT, pressthe AUDIO button to view the audiocontrol display. Push the interfaceselector down to scroll down thedisplay, turn the

On RDX with Technology Package modelAudio SystemOperating the CD Changer196Normal mode MP3/WMA modeSCAN INDICATORFOLDER NUMBERWMA MODE INDICATORMP3 MO

CONTINUEDAudio SystemFeatures197INTERFACE DIALAUDIO BUTTONLOAD BUTTONSCAN BUTTONDISP/MODE BUTTONEJECT BUTTONTUNE/FOLDER BARDISC/AUX BUTTONDISC LOAD IN

Your vehicle’s audio system has anin-dash disc changer with the samecontrols used for the radio. Tooperate the disc changer, the ignitionswitch must b

To load multiple discs in oneoperation:Press and hold the LOAD buttonon the changer unit until you heara beep. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ onthe upper displ

You can load a CD into an emptyposition while a CD is playing. Pressthe AUDIO button to view the audiocontrol display. Select the emptyposition (‘‘No

−When playing a CD (CD-DA), theaudio control display shows discnumber, album name, track number,and elapsed time. When playing aCD without this inform

The CD changer can also play CD-RsandCD-RWscompressedinMP3and WMA format. When playing adisc in MP3 or WMA, you will see‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ on the uppe

−While a disc is playing you can usethe SEEK/SKIP bar to selectpassages and change tracks (files inMP3/WMA mode).In MP3/WMA mode, use theTUNE/FOLDER b

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This let

−To select a track, rotate the interfacedial or push up and down theselector on the interface dial. Thenpress ENTER on the selector toenter your selec

− −This feature, whenactivated, continuously replays thecurrent track (file in MP3/WMAmode). To activate it, press theAUDIO button to view the display

−−You will see ‘‘FOLDER REPEAT’’ onthe audio control display. To turn offthis feature, select folder repeat,then press ENTER again.This feature,when a

−−In MP3/WMA modeThe folder scanfunction samples the first file of eachfolder in the current disc in the orderthey are compressed in MP3/WMA.To activa

−If you don’t, the system advances tothe next disc, plays about 10 secondsof it, and continues through the restofthediscsthesameway.Whenthesystem fini

−In MP3/WMA modeThisfeature plays the files within a folderin random order, rather than in theorder they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder

If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignitionswitch, the disc will stay in the drive.Whe

CONTINUEDOn RDX with Technology Package model onlyXM Satellite RadioAudio SystemFeatures211XM BANDCATEGORY MODE INDICATORPRESETNUMBERCHANNEL NUMBERU.S

Audio System212AUDIO BUTTONTUNE/FOLDER BARPRESET BUTTONSDISP/MODE BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOBSEEK/SKIP(CATEGORY) BARSCAN BUTTONINTERFACE DIALXM BUTTONU.S. mode

−−XM Satellite Radio receives signalsfrom two satellites to produce clear,high-quality digital reception. Itoffers many channels in severalcategories.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.If a seat belt does not seem to workproperly, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.Using a seatb

−−You can also change channelselections on the audio controldisplay. Press the AUDIO button toview the display, then push down theselector on the inte

− −The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are scan

Pick a preset number for thechannel you want to store. Pressand hold the appropriate buttonuntil you hear a beep.To store the channel on a preseticon,

CONTINUEDBASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, andFADER are each adjustable. You canalso adjust the strength of the soundcoming from the center andsubwoofer speakers

−−＋The current setting is also shown onthe upper display.The system will automatically returnthe display to the selected audiomode about 5 seconds aft

−−−＋−−Thesemodes adjust the strength of thesound coming from each speaker.Fader adjusts the front-to-backstrength, while balance adjusts theside-to-si

− The SVCmode controls the volume based onvehicle speed. The faster you go, thelouder the audio volume becomes.As you slow down, the audio volumedecre

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzHow well the

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

When a CD is not being played, storeit in its case to protect it from dustand other contamination. To preventwarpage, keep CDs out of directsunlight a

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep th

The in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as indicated in this section, itmaybecomestuckin

Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takethe v

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a d

Satellite radio receives signals fromtwo satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Alo

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

＋−＋−▲▼Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. They let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from the

＋−＋−＋−＋−If you are playing CD, the systemskips to the beginning of the nexttrack (file in MP3/WMA mode)each time you press the top ( ) ofthe CH button

Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specif

The security system automaticallysets 15 seconds after you lock thedoors, hood, and the tailgate. For thesystem to activate, you must lock thedoorsand

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagain

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb

You can cancel cruise control in anyof these ways:Tap the brake pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.Push the CRUISE button on thesteerin

AcuraLink enhances your ownershipexperience by providing a directcommunication link between yourvehicleandtheAcuraServer.Working through the XM radios

Unread messages have a closedenvelope icon next to them. The icondisappears when it has already beenread.Only diagnostic infomessages overlay the scre

Diagnostic info and recall/campaign messages can only bedeleted by your dealer.To delete a single message:Press the INFO button to bring upthe Informa

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensione

All seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the

The tensioners can also be activatedduring a collision in which the frontairbags . In this case, theairbags would not be needed, but theadditional res

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed.

CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your AirbagsDriver and Passenger Saf ety23(3)(14)(9)(9)(10)(1)(6)(4)(5)(17)(16)(8)(15)(1

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).An indicator on

Your front airbags are dual-stageairbags. This means they have twoinflation stages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on cras

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger’s seat can also cause theairbag to be turned off.When the airbag is turned off, a‘‘passenger airbag off’’

Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger’s side, the passenger’sside airbag will deploy even if thereis no pa

To get the best protection from theside curtain airbags, occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.If the impa

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problemwith your airbags or seat belttensioners.If the indicator comes on orflashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.If

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less(the weight of an

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.Any airbagthat has dep

California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other r

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.If water or

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

−If the vehicle seat istoo far forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating front airbag can strike thechild with eno

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt

−If a child wraps a looseseat belt around their neck, theycan be seriously or fatally injured.(See pages and for how toactivate and deactivate thelock

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward

We strongly recommend placing aforward-facing child seat in a backseat, not the front.If the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthr

When buying a child seat, you needto choose either a conventional childseat, or one designed for use withthe lower anchors and tethers forchildren (LA

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (lower anchors and tethersfor children) at the rear seats tosecure a child seat in any seatingposition: one in each

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Remove the cargo area cover, andplace it on the c

Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor, then tighten thestrap as instructed by the childseat maker.Push and pull the child seatforward and f

If you want to install two child seatsin the back seats, place each childseat in the outer seat, as shown inthe above illustration.Do not attach two c

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel

Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the tetherstrap is not twisted.Remo

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

CONTINUEDDoes the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will t

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a highcenter of gravity. This means your ve

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seatbelt proper

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

＊＊＊＊＊＊Front Ceiling Light SwitchMoonroof SwitchHomeLink Buttons1: On RDX model only2:3:On RDX Technology Package model only(P.274)(P.142)(P.149)Contro

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls61ANTI-LOCK BRAK

The instrument panel has manyindicators that give you importantinformation about your vehicle.If your front passenger does notfasten their seat belt,

This indicator monitors thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid. If it comes onwhile driving, it means thetransmission fluid temperature is

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(main controls)(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard,

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. If it comes on at anyother time, it indicates that thepassenger’s sid

This indicator has two functions:The brake system indicator (amber)normally comes on for a few secondswhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II)

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. Itcomesonasareminderthatyoumust refuel soon. When the indicatorcomes on, there is about 2.5 US gal(9.5) of fuel r

Itcomesonasareminderthatyouhave turned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.This indicator has three functions: This indicator comes on when y

This indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It c

If this indicator blinks while driving,it indicates the differentialtemperature is too high.You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIREPRESSURE’’ message on the

This indicator comes on when thereis a system message on the multi-information display. Press the INFObutton on the steering wheel (seepage ) to see t

When the turbo charger is activated,this meter shows the boost pressure.This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the ac

▲▼To change the display, press theSEL/RESET button or INFO ( /)buttononthesteeringwheelrepeatedly until the desiredinformation appears (see page ).You

▲▼Multi-Information DisplayInstruments and Controls73U.S. model is shown.: Press the INFO( / ) Button: Press the SEL/RESET ButtonIGNITION OFFIGNITION

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Explains the purpose of eachinstrument pane

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

This shows the estimated distanceyou can travel on the fuel remainingin the fuel tank. This distance isestimated from the fuel economyyou received ove

This monitor shows how muchtorque is being delivered to eachwheel. For more information, seepage .You can see the pressure of each tirein this monitor

If there is a problem with yourvehicle, for example, the engine oillevel is low or a door is not fullyclosed, the multi-information displaywill show y

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▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼The system message(s) triggers theappropriate indicator(s) on theinstrument panel, including thesystem message indicator, to comeon. The syste

▲▼▲▼With the multi-information displayand the INFO ( / ) and SEL/RESET buttons on the right side ofthe steering wheel, you cancustomize some vehicle c

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＊＊＊＊＊Customize SetupCustomize MenuCustomize Entry Customize Group Description PageDRIVER DOORALL DOORSONOFF30 sec60 sec90 secDRIVER’S DOORWITH SHIFT T

▲▼▲▼ ▲▼If you want to set the default settings,press the INFO ( / ) button toselect DEFAULT ALL, then pressthe SEL/RESET button.To enter the customizi

＊＊＊＊＊＊Front Ceiling Light SwitchMoonroof Switch1: On RDX model onlyOn RDX with Technology Package model only3:2:(P.142)HomeLink Buttons(P.247)(P.149)Y

▲▼▲▼You can customize some of thevehicle control settings to yourpreference. Here are the settingsyou can customize:METER SETUPLIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETU

▲▼▲▼Multi-Information DisplayInstruments and Controls85: Press and hold theINFO ( / ) button(3 seconds): Press the SEL/RESETbutton or the Select/Reset

▲▼▲▼▲▼Here are the four custom settingsforthemetersetup:LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAYTRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESETwith REFUELELAP. TIME

▲▼There are three language selectionsyou can make: English, French, andSpanish. To choose the language youwant, follow these instructions:While METER

▲▼To exit LANGUAGE SELECTIONwithout changing the current setting,select EXIT by pressing the INFO( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button. The sc

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button. Thescreen changes as shown above. Thehighlighted number is the currentsetting above or below the outsidetemperature. P

▲▼To exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAY without changing thecurrent setting, select EXIT bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then press the SEL/RESET butto

▲▼▲▼While METER SETUP is shown inthe CUSTOMIZE GROUP of themulti-information display, press theSEL/RESET button. The screenchanges to CUSTOMIZE MENU.P

▲▼To exit TRIP A & AVG. FUELRESET with REFUEL withoutchanging the current setting, selectEXIT by pressing the INFO ( / )button, then press the SEL

▲▼−−▲▼−While METER SETUP is shown inthe CUSTOMIZE GROUP of themulti-information display, press theSEL/RESET button. The screenchanges to CUSTOMIZE MEN