2007 Acura RDX tailgate

If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.
Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the cover on the back of the
tailgate.Pushandholdthereleaseleverto
the right as shown, then push the
tailgate to open it.If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
Tailgate
Unlocking the T ailgate
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COVER
LEVER
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When you press the UNLOCK
button, the ceiling lights (if the front
and rear ceiling light switches are in
the door activated position) will
come on. If you do not open any door,
the lights stay on for about 30
seconds, then fade out. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
el ap sed, the lights go off
immediately.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting in
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Press
this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will flash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors and
thetailgateifanydoororthetailgate
is not fully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. Press
this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the remaining doors
and the tailgate. Some exterior lights
will flash twice each time you press
the button.
You can change the ‘‘KEYLESS
LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’
setting in the multi-information
display (see page ).
You can change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE’’ setting in the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
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Remote Transmitter
LOCK UNL OCK
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UNLOCK
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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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
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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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The courtesy lights in the ceiling
console come on when the light
switch is in the or the
position. You can adjust their
brightness by turning the Select/
Reset knob on the instrument panel. The
cargo area light has a two
position switch. In the OFF (right)
position, the light does not come on.
In the ON (left) position, the light
comesonwhenyou openthetailgate.
Your
vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyou;
Unlock the driver’s door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Open any door.
The
courtesy light in each front door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light fades out in about 30 seconds.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting in
the multi-information display (see
page ). 103
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model
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights Cargo Area Light
160
COURTESY LIGHTS ON OFF
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Your vehicle has a cargo area cover
to conceal your luggage and protect
them f rom direct sunlight.To remove it:
Place the cargo area cover on the
cargo area f loor.
Make sure the cargo area cover is
securely placed so it will not move
while you are driving.
Do not put any items on top of the
cargo area cover. They can block
your view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
The cargo area cover may be
removed to give you more cargo
space. Lif t and pull the rear edge of the
cargo area cover slightly to unlock
it from the hanger bars, then
remove it straight out.
Reverse this procedure to install the
cargo area cover.
Open the tailgate. Remove the
hook f rom the tab on the tailgate.
Make sure you use both hands to
prevent the cargo area cover f rom
f alling accidentally.
1.
2. 3.
Interior Convenience Items
Cargo Area Cover
Inst rument s and Cont rols
167
CARGO
AREA
COVER
HANGER BAR
HOOK TAB
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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, a beep will sound. The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors,
tailgate, and hood are securely
closed. The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger inside the locked
vehicle turns the ignition switch on.
Security System
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NOTE:SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Be
sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
Do not put any items on top of the
cargo area cover. They can block
your view and be thrown around
the vehicle during a crash. Distribute
cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thro wn
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Ifyoufoldtherearseatsdown,tie
down items that could be thro wn
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo
below the bottom of the windows.
If it is higher, it could interfere
with the proper operation of the
side curtain airbags. If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack. 58
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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