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... also hear a beep when you open indicator on . When one or more doors are not tightly closed , the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on. 12 2010 RDX You will come on the multiinformation display to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly... driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who ride in the front. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open any door or the tailgate with the key in the ON (II) position. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed...
... also hear a beep when you open indicator on . When one or more doors are not tightly closed , the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on. 12 2010 RDX You will come on the multiinformation display to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly... driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who ride in the front. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open any door or the tailgate with the key in the ON (II) position. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed...
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... child left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from accidentally falling out (see page 127). 40 2010 RDX For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. This can prevent ...children from heatstroke. seat belt around vehicles. ● Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. If they do, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 50 and ...
... child left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from accidentally falling out (see page 127). 40 2010 RDX For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. This can prevent ...children from heatstroke. seat belt around vehicles. ● Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. If they do, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 50 and ...
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...essential controls are within easy reach. Turn Signals and Headlights ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Rear Window Defogger ...Hazard Warning Button ...Steering Wheel Adjustments ...Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System ...Ignition Switch ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Childproof Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Remote Transmitter ...Seats ...Front Seat Power... ...115 148 150 151 151 152 153 153 154 155 155 156 157 157 158 158 160 61 2010 RDX Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle.
...essential controls are within easy reach. Turn Signals and Headlights ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Rear Window Defogger ...Hazard Warning Button ...Steering Wheel Adjustments ...Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System ...Ignition Switch ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Childproof Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Remote Transmitter ...Seats ...Front Seat Power... ...115 148 150 151 151 152 153 153 154 155 155 156 157 157 158 158 160 61 2010 RDX 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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... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 388. You will also see page 124). 66 2010 RDX With this happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. It will then go off . Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at...SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when ...
... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 388. You will also see page 124). 66 2010 RDX With this happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. It will then go off . Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at...SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when ...
Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. A reminder chime will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ... information, see page 80). You will remain on when the security system is set. It comes on the multi-information display (see page 294. 70 2010 RDX For more information, see page 385. If this indicator will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the light switch is a problem in...
Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. A reminder chime will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ... information, see page 80). You will remain on when the security system is set. It comes on the multi-information display (see page 294. 70 2010 RDX For more information, see page 385. If this indicator will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on when the light switch is a problem in...
Owner's Manual
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Press the SEL/RESET button. The screen changes as shown above display. CONTINUED 105 2010 RDX Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/ RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Instruments and Controls While DOOR ... GROUP of the multiinformation display, press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the key, follow these instructions. Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you see the...
Press the SEL/RESET button. The screen changes as shown above display. CONTINUED 105 2010 RDX Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/ RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Instruments and Controls While DOOR ... GROUP of the multiinformation display, press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the key, follow these instructions. Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you see the...
Owner's Manual
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... open the driver's door. 1. Flash high beams 8. Turn signal 2. Headlights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to signal a right turn and up to center when you leave the light switch on 116 2010 RDX Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the headlights. Turning...
... open the driver's door. 1. Flash high beams 8. Turn signal 2. Headlights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to signal a right turn and up to center when you leave the light switch on 116 2010 RDX Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the headlights. Turning...
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... beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it senses low ambient light. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door. They will turn off the ignition switch. The lights on indicator comes on (see page 69). Turn Signals and ... the lever forward and the high beam indicator will come on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2010 RDX Pull it back to return to AUTO. The lights will come on as you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position or turn...
... beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it senses low ambient light. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door. They will turn off the ignition switch. The lights on indicator comes on (see page 69). Turn Signals and ... the lever forward and the high beam indicator will come on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2010 RDX Pull it back to return to AUTO. The lights will come on as you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position or turn...
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You should also turn on top of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. The automatic lighting off... more). Do not leave the light switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on it. 118 2010 RDX Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on by a sensor located on the lights manually when driving at night... or in the ''AUTO'' position, and you remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is controlled by setting the switch in a dense ...
You should also turn on top of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. The automatic lighting off... more). Do not leave the light switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on it. 118 2010 RDX Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on by a sensor located on the lights manually when driving at night... or in the ''AUTO'' position, and you remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is controlled by setting the switch in a dense ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the ignition switch off after 10 minutes. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on reminder beeper. Instruments and Controls 119 2010 RDX Turn Signals and Headlights If you remove the key from the ignition switch with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the...
... turn the ignition switch off after 10 minutes. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on reminder beeper. Instruments and Controls 119 2010 RDX Turn Signals and Headlights If you remove the key from the ignition switch with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the...
Owner's Manual
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...chest, not toward your face. Make sure you leave your vehicle. You can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. Steering Wheel Adjustments, Keys and Locks Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustments before you to lock the steering wheel in the ignition and the door locks. ...steering wheel in , and out. LEVER 3. Push the lever under the steering column all the locks on your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. 122 2010 RDX Push the lever up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in or out, so it up or down...
...chest, not toward your face. Make sure you leave your vehicle. You can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. Steering Wheel Adjustments, Keys and Locks Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustments before you to lock the steering wheel in the ignition and the door locks. ...steering wheel in , and out. LEVER 3. Push the lever under the steering column all the locks on your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. 122 2010 RDX Push the lever up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in or out, so it up or down...
Owner's Manual
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... do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key. They will need this key number if you insert it apart. Keys and Locks You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched. 123 2010 RDX You will not work to the ignition switch... come in contact with a soft cloth. ● ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from starting. The master key can be fully extended. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the...
... do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key. They will need this key number if you insert it apart. Keys and Locks You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched. 123 2010 RDX You will not work to the ignition switch... come in contact with a soft cloth. ● ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from starting. The master key can be fully extended. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the...
Owner's Manual
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...compliance could result that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the key. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 124 2010 RDX Turn the ignition switch to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority... to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of the...
...compliance could result that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the key. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 124 2010 RDX Turn the ignition switch to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority... to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of the...
Owner's Manual
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...(III) - Use this position. Remove the key to turn the key. The shift lever must push the key in this position only to start the engine. You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you turn the key. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park before you... has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - You can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 125 2010 RDX Several of the key. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position. You will hear a reminder beeper if you let ...
...(III) - Use this position. Remove the key to turn the key. The shift lever must push the key in this position only to start the engine. You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you turn the key. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park before you... has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - You can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 125 2010 RDX Several of the key. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position. You will hear a reminder beeper if you let ...
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...doors and the tailgate. The lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. 126 2010 RDX Pushing forward on the lock tab on each passenger's door locks and unlocks only that door. To unlock... only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. push the bottom to the inside door handle. The ...backward on the lock tab on the lock tab next to unlock them. When you turn the key, and release it. To unlock To lock Passenger's Side MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH All doors and...
...doors and the tailgate. The lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. 126 2010 RDX Pushing forward on the lock tab on each passenger's door locks and unlocks only that door. To unlock... only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. push the bottom to the inside door handle. The ...backward on the lock tab on the lock tab next to unlock them. When you turn the key, and release it. To unlock To lock Passenger's Side MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH All doors and...
Owner's Manual
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When you shift to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of the vehicle, pull backward on the lock tab. LEVER The childproof door locks are designed to...Door Locks Instruments and Controls Lock With the driver's door open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 127 2010 RDX They are disabled. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. You can change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting on the multiinformation display...
When you shift to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of the vehicle, pull backward on the lock tab. LEVER The childproof door locks are designed to...Door Locks Instruments and Controls Lock With the driver's door open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 127 2010 RDX They are disabled. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. You can change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting on the multiinformation display...
Owner's Manual
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The key-off delay cancels as soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to operate. To close the ...injury. You should always check that all hands and fingers are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it . Moonroof The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. You must then turn off delay. Instruments and Controls If you can open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when...stop. Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is almost closed. You can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 145 2010 RDX
The key-off delay cancels as soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to operate. To close the ...injury. You should always check that all hands and fingers are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it . Moonroof The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. You must then turn off delay. Instruments and Controls If you can open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when...stop. Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is almost closed. You can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 145 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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Individual Map Lights LENSES After all doors are off , push its lens. 152 2010 RDX To turn a light on or off . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 98. If you : ● Open any door. Interior Lights ... front ceiling lights whenever the lights are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver's door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. ● ● If you do not open without the...
Individual Map Lights LENSES After all doors are off , push its lens. 152 2010 RDX To turn a light on or off . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 98. If you : ● Open any door. Interior Lights ... front ceiling lights whenever the lights are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver's door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. ● ● If you do not open without the...
Owner's Manual
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...when you : ● Cargo Area Light Instruments and Controls Open any door. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on . Remove the key from the ignition switch. You can adjust their brightness by turning the select/reset knob on . This light comes on when the parking lights are... see page 98. ON OFF ● ● COURTESY LIGHTS The courtesy lights in the ceiling console come on when you open the tailgate. 153 2010 RDX Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in each front door comes on . In addition to the courtesy lights on the ceiling, the driver's and front...
...when you : ● Cargo Area Light Instruments and Controls Open any door. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on . Remove the key from the ignition switch. You can adjust their brightness by turning the select/reset knob on . This light comes on when the parking lights are... see page 98. ON OFF ● ● COURTESY LIGHTS The courtesy lights in the ceiling console come on when you open the tailgate. 153 2010 RDX Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in each front door comes on . In addition to the courtesy lights on the ceiling, the driver's and front...
Owner's Manual
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..., lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are on when the parking lights are closed while driving. Close it with the master key. Interior Convenience Items Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to the left. Open the glove box by pulling the handle to... passenger is wearing the seat belt. Lock Front Door Pockets FRONT DOOR POCKET Instruments and Controls Always keep the glove box closed while driving. 155 2010 RDX The glove box light comes on .
..., lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are on when the parking lights are closed while driving. Close it with the master key. Interior Convenience Items Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to the left. Open the glove box by pulling the handle to... passenger is wearing the seat belt. Lock Front Door Pockets FRONT DOOR POCKET Instruments and Controls Always keep the glove box closed while driving. 155 2010 RDX The glove box light comes on .