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If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or fatally injured.
(S ee pages and for how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accide ntally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
This can prevent
children from accidentally falling
out (see page ).
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
During a crash, the belt
could press deep into the child and
cause serious or f atal injuries.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the tailgate,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death.
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Make sure any unused seat belt t hat a child can reach is buckled,the lockable retractor is activated,and the belt is f ully retracted andlocked.
Do not leave children alone in avehicle.
Use t he childproof door locks t o prevent children f rom opening t herear doors.
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourselfor a child.
Never let two children use thesame seat belt . Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.
K eep vehicle keys/remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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
..........................
Adjustments .145
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Head Restraints .146
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Armrests .147
.
Folding the Rear Seats Down . 147
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Seat Heaters .150
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Power Windows .151
.......................................
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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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
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model
On RDX with Technology Packagemodel
Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
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If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
ci rcuit. Take your vehicle to a deal er
to have it checked (see page ).This
indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
info rmation, see page .
If
this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer. This
indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 122
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On RDX model only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Lights On Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Menu Item Page
Group Setup Setting Option
Description
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 110
112
114
116
90
DOOR SETUP
(P.107)
DEFAULT ALL DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
DRIVER’S DOOR WITH
SHIFT TO P
ALL DOORS WITH
SHIFT TO P
DRIVER’S DOOR WITH
IGN OFF
ALL DOORS WITH IGN
OFF
OFF
SET
EXIT
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock and not opening the door.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.
Changes all the customized settings as they were
the vehicle left the factory.
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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There are five settings to choose
from in the door setup:
AU TO DOOR LOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
KEYLESS
LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is
shown in the multi-info rmation
display, select DOOR SETUP by
pressing INFO ( / ) button, then
press the SEL/RESET button.
Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
Multi-Information Display
Door Setup
Instrument sand Cont ro ls
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Seepage108
See page 110
See page 112
Seepage114
See page 116
:
Press the SEL/
RESET button
or the Select/
Reset knob
: Press the INFO ( / ) button or
rotate the
Select/Reset knob
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screen changes as shown above.
Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL
DOORS by pressing the INFO ( /
) button, then press the SEL/
RESET button to enter your
selection.
While DOOR SETUP is shown in the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-
inf ormation display, press the SEL/
RESET button. The screen changes
to CUSTOMIZE MENU. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the above display.
To select whether the driver’s door
unlocks or all the doors unlock when
you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter or the key, follow
these instructions.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Door L ock Mode
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When your choice is set, you will see
the above display f or several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display f or several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU. If this
happens, you need to repeat the
same procedure.To exit KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT without
changing the current setting, select
EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / )
button, then press the SEL/RESET
button. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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