2011 Acura RDX light controls

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: On models without navigation system.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
(P. 116/119)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 289)VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH
(P. 396)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 146)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ 3
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 306)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 122) HORN
ꭧ
1
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P. 74) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 300)SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 141)ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 157)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 291) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P. 121/147)PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 33)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
3/
CENTER DISPLAY
ꭧ 2
(P. 172)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 121)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 380) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAY
ꭧ
3
(P. 173)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations
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62
Instrument Panel
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63
Instrument Panel Indicators
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64
Gauges
..........................................
73
Turbo Boost Meter
...................
73
Fuel Gauge
...............................
73
Multi-Information Display
.............
74
System Messages
.....................
79
Customized Settings
.................
82
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.....................................
113
Windshield Wipers and
Washers
..............................
114
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...............................
115 Turn Signals and Headlights
.......
116
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
120
Rear Window Defogger
...............
121
Hazard Warning Button
..............
121
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
122
Keys and Locks
...........................
122
Immobilizer System
....................
124
Ignition Switch
............................
125
Door Locks
.................................
126
Power Door Locks
..................
126
Childproof Door Locks
............
127
Tailgate
.......................................
128
Remote Transmitter
....................
130
Seats
...........................................
134
Front Seat Power
Adjustments
........................
134
Head Restraints
.......................
135
Armrests
.................................
138
Folding the Rear Seats Down
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138
Seat Heaters
................................
141
Power Windows
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142
Moonroof
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144 Mirrors
.......................................
146
Adjusting the Power
Mirrors
...............................
146
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
........
147
Heated Mirrors
.......................
147
Driving Position Memory
System
....................................
148
Parking Brake
.............................
150
Interior Lights
.............................
151
Ceiling Lights
.........................
151
Individual Map Lights
.............
152
Courtesy Lights
......................
153
Cargo Area Light
.....................
153
Interior Convenience Items
.........
154
Glove Box
...............................
155
Front Door Pockets
.................
155
Beverage Holders
...................
156
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
157
Sun Visor
................................
157
Vanity Mirror
..........................
158
Console Compartment
............
158
Cargo Area Cover
...................
160
Coat Hook
...............................
161
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 68)HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
(P. 71, 390)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 69) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 67, 468)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P. 70)
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 66)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P. 65, 465)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 65, 465) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P. 65) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 65, 466) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
(P. 72)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 68)SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 20, 64)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 70) SH-AWD INDICATOR
ꭧ
(P. 70)PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P. 67, 467)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P. 32, 66)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P. 32, 65)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 69)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 69)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P. 66, 388)
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VSA Activation Indicator
This indicator has three functions: 1. It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system.
2. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 395).
3. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 80).
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page 395.
Cruise Main Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page 300).Cruise Control Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 300
for information on operating the
cruise control.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 117.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page 119).
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left 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 432 and 434). 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 flash.
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Turbo Boost Meter
When the turbo charger is activated,
this meter shows the boost pressure.
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAYSELECT/RESET
KNOB
TURBO BOOST METER FUEL GAUGE
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
U.S. model is shown.
Gauges
73
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Customize Entry Customize Group Customize MenuDescriptionCustomize Setup PageCHG SETTING
(P. 86)METER SETUP
(P. 88) LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH
ꭧ
89
FRENCH
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY Changes the outside temperature reading
above or below its current reading. －
5°F ～ꭗ0°F
ꭧ～ 5°F
91
－ 3°C ～ꭗ0°Cꭧ～ 3°C
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL Causes trip meter A and the average fuel
economy to reset when you refuel. ON
93
OFF
ꭧ
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. IGN RESET
ꭧ
95
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B RESET
LIGHTING SETUP
(P. 97) INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME Changes how long (in seconds) the interior
lights stay on after you close the doors. 15 sec
98
30 sec
ꭧ
60 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior
lights stay on after you close the driver's
door. 0 sec
100
15 sec
ꭧ
30 sec
60 sec
DOOR SETUP
(P. 102) AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes when the system automatically
locks the doors. SHIFT FROM P
103
WITH VEH SPEED
ꭧ
OFF
ꭧ : Default setting
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Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayIf you sometimes find that the
temperature reading is a few degrees
above or below the actual
temperature, you can adjust it by
following these instructions:
While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-information display, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO (
/
) button until
you see the above display.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above. The
highlighted number is the current
setting above or below the outside
temperature. Press the INFO (
/
)
button repeatedly until the number
you want appears, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
U.S.
CanadaCONTINUED
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Lighting Setup
There are two settings in the lighting
setup:●INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME●HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is
shown on the multi-information
display, select LIGHTING SETUP by
pressing the 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.
See
page
98
See
page
100
: Press the SEL/RESET button or the select/reset
knob : Press the INFO (
▲/▼ )
button or rotate the
select/reset knobCONTINUED
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