2007 Acura RDX lock

The tailgate will lock or unlock when
you lock or unlock the driver’s door
by using the key, the lock tab on the
driver’s door, the master door lock
switch, or the remote transmitter.
To open the tailgate, press and hold
the switch, then lift up. To
close the tailgate, hold the
tailgate handle, lower the tailgate,
then press down on the back edge.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
f rom getting into the interior. See on page
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Tailgate
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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SWITCH
TAILGATE
HANDLE
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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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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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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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SCREW
KEYPAD BATTERY
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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
145
BAR
LEVER
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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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Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Ma ke sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Make sure that the folded down rear
seat does not interfere with the front
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the front passenger’s weight
sensors and the front passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag. To return the seat-back to the
upright position, tug on the seat-back
to make sure it is latched. If the seat-
back is not latched f ully, the seat belt
will not work properly and you will
seetheredindicatorbehindthe
release lever as shown.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, lif t up the seat
cushion, then place the rear of the
seat cushion at the base of the seat-
back. Use the seat buckles as guides.
Lower the f ront of the seat cushion
until it locks into place.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
149
RELEASE
LEVERINDICATOR
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