2008 Acura RDX lights

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Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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On RDX with Technology Package model only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
UPPER DISPLAY
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.230)
(P.313)(P.144)
(P.252)
(P.119) (P.297)
(P.112/113)(P.169)(P.118)
(P.168)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.234) (P.139)(P.32)
(P.118/145)
(P.220)
(P.155)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
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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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGINGSYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORFOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.66)
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
(P.63,381)
(P.63,381) (P.63)(P.63,382) (P.67)
(P.69,307)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
(P.65,385)
(P.67)
(P.67)
(P.31,63)
(P.65,383)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31,64)
(P.68) SUPER HANDLING-ALL
WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD)
INDICATOR
(P.64,305) (P.19,62)
(P.70)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.68)
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Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
This indicator has three f unctions: This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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2.
3. 312
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234
115
116 348350
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .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 of f 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 . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display(seepage ).Takeyour
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator L ights On Indicator
Fog L ight IndicatorSuper Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Customize Setup
Description
Customize Menu
Customize Entry Customize Group Page
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
3°C 0°C 3°C
ON
OFF
IGN RESET
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B RESET
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPEED
OFF
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading
above or below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel
economy to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior
lights stay on after you close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior
lights stay on after you close the driver’s
door.
Changes when the system automatically
locks the doors.
LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
AUTO DOOR LOCK
CHG SETTING
(P.84)
MET ER SET UP
(P.86)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.95)
DOOR SETUP
(P.100) 87
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91
93
96
98
101
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Customize Setup
Customize Menu
Customize Entry Customize Group Description Page
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
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
CHG SETTING
(P.84)
DEFAULT ALL DOOR SETUP
(P.100)
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 but do not
open the door.
Changes when the system automatically
unlock the driver’s/all of the doors.
Returns all settings to the factory default. 103
105
107
109
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: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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While LIGHTING SETUP is shown
in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button. You will see the
above display.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select how long you want the lights
to stay on bef ore they f ade out (15,
30, or 60 seconds) by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors. You can change the
time that the interior lights fade out.
Int erior L ight Dimming T ime
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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