2008 Acura RDX Moonroof

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Front Ceiling Light Switch
Moonroof Switch
1: On RDX model only
On RDX with Technology Package model only
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2:
(P.142)
HomeLink Buttons
(P.247)
(P.149)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHGAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTONPASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.71) (P.61)
(P.9,25)
(P.146)
(P.123)
(P.140) (P.275)
(P.273) (P.148) (P.293)
(P.170)
(P.144) (P.9,32)
(P.160)
(P.123)
(P.140)
(P.189) (P.155)
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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .71
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Turbo Boost Meter .71
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Fuel Gauge .71
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
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System Messages .77 ...................
Customized Settings .80
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .111
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .112
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .113
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Turn Signal and Headlights .114
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Instrument Panel Brightness .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .118
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Hazard Warning Button .118
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .119
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .123
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Power Door Locks .123
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Childproof Door Locks .124
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Tailgate .125
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Remote Transmitter .127
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Seats .131
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments .131
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .132
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Head Restraints .133
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Active Head Restraints .135 ....................................
Armrests .136
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Folding the Rear Seats Down .136
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Seat Heaters .139
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Power Windows .140
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Moonroof .142
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .144
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Heated Mirrors .145
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .146
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Parking Brake .148
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Interior Lights .149
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Ceiling Lights .149
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Individual Map Lights .150
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Courtesy Lights .151
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Cargo Area Light .151
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Interior Convenience Items .152
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Glove Box .153
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Front Door Pockets .153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Accessory Power Sockets .155
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Sun Visor .155
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Vanity Mirror .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Cargo Area Cover .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Front Ceiling Light Switch Moonroof Switch
HomeLink Buttons
1: On RDX model only
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On RDX Technology Package model only
(P.274)
(P.142) (P.149)
Control L ocations
60
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON (P.144)
(P.61)
(P.71)
(P.146)
(P.123)
(P.140)
(P.275) (P.273) (P.148)
(P.293) (P.155)(P.140)
(P.170)
(P.160)
(P.189)
(P.123)
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console.
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, brief ly move the switch in
either direction.
To tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull or push the moonroof
switch lightly to the f irst detent and
hold it. The moonroof will stop when
you release the switch.To close the moonroof f ully, push
the moonroof switch f orward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof f rom closing all the
way,brieflymovetheswitchin
either direction.
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Tilt
Open
Close
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The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
Auto Reverse
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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No. No. Circuits ProtectedNo. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 RR Wiper
OPDS
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High
Left Headlight High
Small Lights (Interior)
Small Lights (Exterior) 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38Right Headlight Low
Left Headlight Low
Headlight High Main
Small Lights Main
TPMS
Headlight Low Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Accessory Socket (Console
Compartment)
BACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Radio Amplifier
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
FR Wiper
SH-AWD
Fuel Pump
ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seat
FR Fog Lights
Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar
Support
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
389
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Minder Indicator .73,75
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .333
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Saf ety .326
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,382
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Meters, Gauges .71
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Meter Setup .86
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
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Elap. Time Reset Condition .93
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Language Selection .87
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with
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Ref uel .91
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Mirrors, Adjusting .144
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .282
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Moonroof .142
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
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Neutral Gear Position .294
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New Vehicle Break-in .272
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Normal Shif t Speeds .300
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .394 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .272
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Odometer .71
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Of f -Highway Driving .321
Oil
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Change, How to .338
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Change, When to .327
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Checking Engine .276
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Pressure Indicator .63,381
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .336
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .122
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .403
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Optional Cargo Net .287
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Outside Mirrors .144
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Outside Temperature .73,74
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Overheating, Engine .379
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .333
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Panel Brightness Control .117
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Park Gear Position .294
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Parking .303 ...............................
Parking Brake .148
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator (Red) .65,383
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Parking Lights .114
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Parking Over Things that Burn .303
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .32
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PGM-FI System .404
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .228
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Pollen Filter .355
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Power Door Locks .123
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Power Sockets .155
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Power Steering Fluid .346
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Power Windows .140
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Preparing to Drive .291
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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