2007 Acura RDX glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrume nt Panel . 63, 64
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
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Gauges .75
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Turbo Boost Meter .75
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Fuel Gauge .75
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Inf ormation Display . 76.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
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System Messages .84
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Customized Settings . 87
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .119
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .120
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 121
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Rear Window Def ogger . 125
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Hazard Warning Button . 125
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 126
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .128
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Ignition Switch .129
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Door Locks .131
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Power Door Locks . 131
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Childproof Door Locks . 132
Auto Door ..............
Locking/Unlocking . 133
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Tailgate .138
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Remote Transmitter .140
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Seats .144
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 144Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .145
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Head Restraints .146
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Armrests .147
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 147
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Seat Heaters .150
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Power Windows .151
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Moonroof .153
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Mirrors .155
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 155
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Reverse Mirror Tilt . 156
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Heated Mirrors .156
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Parking Brake .157
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Interior Lights .158
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Ceiling Lights .158
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Courtesy Lights .160
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Cargo Area Light .160
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Interior Convenience Items . 161
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Glove Box .162
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Front Door Pockets . 162
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Beverage Holders .163
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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Sun Visor .164
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Vanity Mirror .165
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Console Compartment . 165
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Cargo Area Cover .167
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
and console compartment locked
when you leave your vehicle and the
valet key at a parking f acility.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Steering Wheel A djustment
K eys
126
LEVERVALET KEY
(Light Gray)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GLOVE BOX
COAT HOOK
CENTER
POCKET
SUN VISOR/VANITY
MIRROR
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS in
REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLEFRONT DOOR
POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
CARGO AREA COVER
DOOR LINING
POCKETS
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
The interior of each f ront door has
an extendable pocket f or maps and
other small, lightweight items. For
saf ety, be sure both f ront door
pockets are closed while driving.
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
Interior Convenience Items
162
Lock FRONT DOOR POCKET
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door lining pockets
Center pocket
Console compartment
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldeddown. Front door pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
287
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA CENTER POCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
DOOR LINING POCKETS
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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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CONT INUED
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Gas Mileage, Improving .284
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Gasoline .278
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AVG. Fuel A/B . 77, 82
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Gauge .75
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INST. Fuel .82
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Octane Requirement .278
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Tank, Ref ueling .279
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Gas Station Procedures .279
Gauges
Engine Coolant .....................
Te mperature . 78, 83
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Fuel .75
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Tachometer .75
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Turbo Boost Meter .75
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Speedometer .75
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 295
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Glove Box .162
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .318
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359, 363 ..................................
Hanger Bars .290
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HandsFreeLink .257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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High Beam Indicator . 70
High-Intensity Discharge ......................................
Lamp .359
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Reminder Tone .121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on .121
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer . 105
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Head Restraints .146
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Heated Mirrors .156
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Heaters, Seat .150
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High Beam Lever .121
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
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Hood, Opening the .282
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Horn .4,118
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406Ignition
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Keys .126
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Switch .129
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Timing Control System . 416
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Immobilizer System .128
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Parking .121
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Turn Signal .121
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Load Limits .288
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Lockout Prevention .132
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 129
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Childproof Door .132
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Console Compartment . 165
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Fuel Fill Door .279
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Glove Box .162
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Power Door .131
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Tailgate .138
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Low Coolant Level .283
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Lower Anchors .47
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator . 73, 309
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
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Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) . 290
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 287
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 290
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Neutral Gear Position . 297
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New Vehicle Break-in . 278
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Normal Shif t Speeds .302
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 278
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Odometer . 76, 81
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Of f -Highway Driving . 324
Oil ........................
Change, How to .349
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Change, When to .330
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Checking Engine .283
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .348
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 129
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .415
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Optional Cargo Net .290
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Outside Mirrors .155
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Outside Temperature . 77, 81
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Overheating, Engine .391
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 342
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Maintenance .327 ..
Main Items and Sub Items . 333, 340
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Minder .330
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Minder Indicator .74
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .342
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Record .344
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Saf ety .328
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 65, 394
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Meters, Gauges .75
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Meter Setup .93
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
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Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
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Language Selection .94
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with .......................................
Ref uel .98
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Mirrors, Adjusting .155
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 286
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Moonroof .153
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
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