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... PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 353) (P. 150) ACCESSORY POWER (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) CONTINUED 3 2011 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance ꭧ1: On models without navigation system. ꭧ2: On models with navigation system is shown.
... PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 353) (P. 150) ACCESSORY POWER (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) CONTINUED 3 2011 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance ꭧ1: On models without navigation system. ꭧ2: On models with navigation system is shown.
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...;2: On models without navigation system. ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2011 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ...
...;2: On models without navigation system. ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2011 RDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 289) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 396) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 146) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Power Mirrors ...Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ...Heated Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Parking Brake ...Interior Lights ...Ceiling Lights ...Individual Map Lights ...Courtesy Lights ...Cargo Area Light...Interior Convenience Items ...Glove Box ...Front Door Pockets...Beverage Holders ...Accessory Power Sockets ...Sun Visor ...Vanity ...Steering Wheel ...113 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...114 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...115 61 2011 RDX Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
... the Power Mirrors ...Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ...Heated Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Parking Brake ...Interior Lights ...Ceiling Lights ...Individual Map Lights ...Courtesy Lights ...Cargo Area Light...Interior Convenience Items ...Glove Box ...Front Door Pockets...Beverage Holders ...Accessory Power Sockets ...Sun Visor ...Vanity ...Steering Wheel ...113 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...114 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...115 61 2011 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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... (P. 142) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 150) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® Buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) 62 2011 RDX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) ꭧ1: On models without navigation system. ꭧ2: On models with navigation system is shown.
... (P. 142) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 150) Vehicle with navigation system. ꭧ3: HomeLink® Buttons (P. 303) Moonroof Switch (P. 144) Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151) 62 2011 RDX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 376) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 199, 207, 263, 274) ꭧ1: On models without navigation system. ꭧ2: On models with navigation system is shown.
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2011 RDX Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 69) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 70) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 71, 390) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2011 RDX Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 69) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 70) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 71, 390) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR...
Owner's Manual
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... a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. This indicator also comes on with the VSA system. Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. Cruise Main... the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX
... a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. This indicator also comes on with the VSA system. Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. Cruise Main... the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. Instruments and Controls 69 2011 RDX
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... off the light switch, this indicator comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on when... the security system is set. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on . A reminder chime will also see page 119. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on . For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX...
... off the light switch, this indicator comes on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on when... the security system is set. For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on . A reminder chime will also see page 119. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on . For more information, see page 294. 70 2011 RDX...
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... LOCK 103 CONTINUED 83 2011 RDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P. 86) Customize Group METER SETUP (P. 88) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you...
... LOCK 103 CONTINUED 83 2011 RDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Multi-Information Display Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P. 86) Customize Group METER SETUP (P. 88) Customize Menu LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you...
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... ALL ꭧ: Default setting Changes which doors unlock with the remote DRIVER DOORꭧ transmitter on a first push. SET EXIT 107 109 111 85 84 2011 RDX ALL DOORS The exterior lights flash each time you press ONꭧ the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
... ALL ꭧ: Default setting Changes which doors unlock with the remote DRIVER DOORꭧ transmitter on a first push. SET EXIT 107 109 111 85 84 2011 RDX ALL DOORS The exterior lights flash each time you press ONꭧ the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
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... above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to enter your preference. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you want to your selection. 86 2011 RDX Each time you can customize some of the vehicle control settings to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select EXIT, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Here are...-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. While CHG SETTING in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP. Multi-Information Display Change Settings You can customize: ● METER SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP ● ● If DEFAULT ALL is shown on the next page.
... above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to enter your preference. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you want to your selection. 86 2011 RDX Each time you can customize some of the vehicle control settings to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select EXIT, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Here are...-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. While CHG SETTING in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP. Multi-Information Display Change Settings You can customize: ● METER SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP ● ● If DEFAULT ALL is shown on the next page.
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... SEL/RESET button or the select/reset knob : Press the INFO (▲/▼) button or rotate the select/reset knob CONTINUED 97 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration. 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 See page 98 Instruments and Controls ● While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display...
... SEL/RESET button or the select/reset knob : Press the INFO (▲/▼) button or rotate the select/reset knob CONTINUED 97 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the illustration. 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 See page 98 Instruments and Controls ● While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display...
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You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. You will see the above . The screen changes as shown above display. Select how long you close all doors. Press the SEL/RESET button. While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. 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. 98 2011 RDX
You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. You will see the above . The screen changes as shown above display. Select how long you close all doors. Press the SEL/RESET button. While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. 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. 98 2011 RDX
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...When your choice is set , 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 to repeat the same procedure. CONTINUED 99 2011 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not...
...When your choice is set , 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 to repeat the same procedure. CONTINUED 99 2011 RDX If this happens, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU. If your choice is not...
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...the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. The screen changes to enter your selection. 100 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door and take the ...remote with you want the lights to stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button....
...the SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. The screen changes to enter your selection. 100 2011 RDX Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door and take the ...remote with you want the lights to stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button....
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... SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 107 2011 RDX When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter to unlock the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the ... the INFO ( / ) button until you see page 294). Instruments and Controls While DOOR SETUP is turned off. You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound. The screen changes as shown above display. Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you press...
... SEL/RESET button to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 107 2011 RDX When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter to unlock the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the ... the INFO ( / ) button until you see page 294). Instruments and Controls While DOOR SETUP is turned off. You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound. The screen changes as shown above display. Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you press...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 113 2011 RDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 113 2011 RDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 116/119) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER (P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAYꭧ3 (P. 173) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 121) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ3/ ...
Owner's Manual
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...To signal a lane change, push lightly on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Off 3. Parking and interior lights 4. position 1. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the...will hear a reminder beeper when you leave the light switch on the headlights. Turn signal 2. Fog lights on When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 6. Turn Signals and ...on and turn . AUTO 5. High beams 7. Fog lights off 9. This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. 116...
...To signal a lane change, push lightly on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Off 3. Parking and interior lights 4. position 1. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the...will hear a reminder beeper when you leave the light switch on the headlights. Turn signal 2. Fog lights on When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on 6. Turn Signals and ...on and turn . AUTO 5. High beams 7. Fog lights off 9. This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. 116...
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...on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights will come on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2011 RDX Pull it back to ...return to AUTO. To turn the light switch to the position. The lights on indicator comes on again, either turn the ignition switch to the...
...on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights will come on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2011 RDX Pull it back to ...return to AUTO. To turn the light switch to the position. The lights on indicator comes on again, either turn the ignition switch to the...
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..., remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. LIGHT SENSOR Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, fog lights, parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights within 15 seconds of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or... liquids on top of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on it. 118 2011 RDX This feature activates if you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
..., remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. LIGHT SENSOR Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, fog lights, parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights within 15 seconds of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or... liquids on top of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on it. 118 2011 RDX This feature activates if you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
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... when the headlights are turned off. The headlights revert to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off . Instruments and Controls 119 2011 RDX If you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights will turn them on with the switch. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER...
... when the headlights are turned off. The headlights revert to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off . Instruments and Controls 119 2011 RDX If you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights will turn them on with the switch. You can change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER...