2007 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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If
you unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter,
but do not open any of the doors or
thetailgatewithin30seconds,the
doors and the tailgate automatically
relock and the security system sets. Protect
the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Avoid
dropping or thro wing the
transmitter.
You can change the ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ setting in the
multi-inf ormation display (see page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
button on the remote transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. 114
On RDX with Technology Package
model
Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Care
PA NIC
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the keypad from the
transmitter by pushing any button
f rom outside. Place a cloth on the edge of the
keypad, and remove the upper half
by caref ully prying on the edge
with a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
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2. 3.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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SCREW
KEYPAD BATTERY
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Remove the old battery and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same ( side f acing up), then
insert it in the keypad.
Snap the two halves of the keypad,
then install the parts in reverse
order. An improperly disposed battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
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Remote Transmitter
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Moves the seat
forward and
backward. Raises
or lowers
the seat.
The controls for the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.
Increases or
decreases the
lumbar support.
Moves
the front
of the seat up or
down. Adjusts
the seat-
back angle
forward or
backward. Moves the whole
seat up and
fo rward, or down
and backward.
The front of the
seat also tilts up
or down at the
same time.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 13 14
Seats
Driver’s Seat Adjustments
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To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desi red position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position. To
change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Make
all seat adjustm ents before
you start driving.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 13 14
Seats
Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BAR
LEVER
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See page for important safety
inf ormation and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. 15
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
The f ront and rear head restraints
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
and push the restraint down.
Head Restraints
Seats
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
Front
Rear
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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure there are no items on the
f loor bef ore f olding down the seats.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest. The rear seat-backs can be f olded
down to give more cargo room. Each
side f olds down separately. So you
can still carry a passenger in the rear
seat.
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Seats
Folding the Rear Seats Down
Armrests
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Front Rear
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Move the front seats as far
f orward as possible. Make sure
the front seat-backs are in the
upright positions.
Store the center seat belt buckle
into the pocket in the rear seat-
back.
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.Pull up the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Push the armrest back in place.
Lif t the f ront edge of the rear seat
cushion, then pull up on the:
Strap at the rear of the cushion
(driver’s side)
Rear of the seat cushion
(passenger’s side)
then fold the cushion forward. Fold the seat-back forward.
Move the front seats backward to
the desired position. Make sure
the f ront passenger’s seat is
locked in place.
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Seats
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STRAP
RELEASE LEVER
BUCKLE
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