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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
setting.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ).
The passenger outside mirror has a
reverse tilt f eature. When in reverse,
the mirror will tilt down slightly to
improve your view as you parallel
park. Shif ting out of reverse will
return the mirror to its original
position.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center or lef t position.
To tilt the passenger mirror, place
the selector switch in the right
position.
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Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).Press and release the SET button
on the control panel. You will hear
a beep. Immediately press and
hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps.
The indicator in the memory
button will come on. The current
positions of the driver’s seat and
outside mirrors are now stored.
Seat, except f or power lumbar, and
outside mirror positions, can be
stored in separate memories. You
select a memorized position by
pushing the appropriate button or
using the appropriate remote
transmitter (Memory 1 or
Memory 2).
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
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MEMORY BUTTONS
SET BUTTON
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Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button. To select a memorized position, do
this:
To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Shif t out of Park.
Adjust the outside mirrors.
Make sure the vehicle is parked.
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the SET button will cancel
the storing procedure.
The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps, and the indicator will
remain on. Press any button on the control
panel: SET, 1, or 2.
If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
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Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
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Interior Convenience Items
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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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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.Your vehicle has a multi-f unction
console compartment. It includes an
armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder,
a card holder and a console
compartment with two separatable
shelves.
To open the console compartment,
push the button and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
You can lock or unlock the console
compartment lid with the master key.
The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.
Vanity Mirror Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
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VANITY MIRROR MASTER KEY
LID
Push BUTTON Close
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Climate Control System
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RDX modelOFF BUTTON
U.S. model is shown. MODE INDICATOR
DUAL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE BUTTONRDX with Technology Package model
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
MODE INDICATOR DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
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CONT INUED
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.This button turns the windshield
def rost on and of f .
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f . Pushing this
button also turns the mirror heaters
on and of f (see page ).
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Recirculation Button Windshield Def roster Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climate Control System
Features
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Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ). Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
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Preparing to Drive
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