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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.119) (P.297)
(P.112/113)(P.169)(P.118)
(P.168)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.234) (P.32)
(P.220)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.143) (P.118/144)
(P.154)
(P.138)
(P.251)
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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
.............................................
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 Signals 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 Adjustments .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
FrontSeatPower ..........................
Adjustments .131
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Head Restraints .132
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Active Head Restraints .134
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Armrests .135 .
Folding the Rear Seats Down .135
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Seat Heaters .138
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Power Windows .139
.......................................
Moonroof .141
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Mirrors .143
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .143
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .144
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Heated Mirrors .144
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .145
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Parking Brake .147
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Interior Lights .148
............................
Ceiling Lights .148
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Individual Map Lights .149
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Courtesy Lights .150
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Cargo Area Light .150
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Interior Convenience Items .151
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Glove Box .152
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Front Door Pockets .152
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Beverage Holders .153
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Accessory Power Sockets .154
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Sun Visor .154
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Vanity Mirror .155
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Console Compartment .155
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Cargo Area Cover .157
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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4: On RDX with Technology Package model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS PADDLE SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.297)
(P.112/113)
(P.234)
(P.72)
(P.119)
(P.313)
UPPER DISPLAY
(P.169)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
(P.168)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.32)
(P.220)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.118)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.230)
(P.143)
(P.138)(P.154)
(P.118/144)
(P.251)
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inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 1213
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver’s seat but
without any height and lumbar
adjustments. Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the f ront of the seat
up or down. (Driver’s seat
only)
Raises or lowers the seat.
(Driver’s seat only)Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down and
backward. The f ront of the
seat also tilts up or down at
thesametime.(Driver’s
seat only)
Adjusts the seat-back angle
forward or backward.
Increases or decreases the
lumbar support. (Driver’s
seat only)
Seats
Front Seat Power A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
131
DRIVER’S SEAT PASSENGER’S SEAT
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Not press a memory button within
5 seconds.
Readjust 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 positions. 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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2.
Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
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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
).
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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