2011 Acura RDX windshield wipers

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)
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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
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73
Turbo Boost Meter
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73
Fuel Gauge
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73
Multi-Information Display
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74
System Messages
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79
Customized Settings
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82
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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113
Windshield Wipers and
Washers
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114
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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115 Turn Signals and Headlights
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116
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
120
Rear Window Defogger
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121
Hazard Warning Button
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121
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
122
Keys and Locks
...........................
122
Immobilizer System
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124
Ignition Switch
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125
Door Locks
.................................
126
Power Door Locks
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126
Childproof Door Locks
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127
Tailgate
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128
Remote Transmitter
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130
Seats
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134
Front Seat Power
Adjustments
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134
Head Restraints
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135
Armrests
.................................
138
Folding the Rear Seats Down
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138
Seat Heaters
................................
141
Power Windows
..........................
142
Moonroof
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144 Mirrors
.......................................
146
Adjusting the Power
Mirrors
...............................
146
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
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147
Heated Mirrors
.......................
147
Driving Position Memory
System
....................................
148
Parking Brake
.............................
150
Interior Lights
.............................
151
Ceiling Lights
.........................
151
Individual Map Lights
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152
Courtesy Lights
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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
Instruments and Controls
61
Instruments and Controls
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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.BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 306) HORN
ꭧ
1
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P. 74)CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 300)SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 141)
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
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 121)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 380)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 114/115) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
3/
CENTER DISPLAY
ꭧ 2
(P. 172)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P. 33)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P. 121/147)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 291)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 157)
UPPER DISPLAY
ꭧ
3
(P. 173)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
113
Instruments and Controls
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Windshield Wiper1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT－Intermittent
4. LO －Low speed
5. HI －High speed
6. Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. MIST
－The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
OFF －The wipers are not activated.
INT －The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle's speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay (
position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your foot from the brake pedal. LO
－The wipers run at low speed.
HI －The wipers run at high speed.
Windshield Washers －Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer1. ON
2. OFF
3. Rear Window Washer with Wiper
4. Rear Window Washer Only.
ON－Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON. The
wiper operates intermittently. OFF
－The wiper is not activated.
When you turn the wiper switch to
OFF while the rear window wiper is
in action, it will return to its parked
position.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
When the wiper control lever
position is INT, the rear wiper
operates intermittently. When it is
LO or HI, the rear wiper operates
continuously. Rear Window Washer with Wiper
－
Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
Rear Window Washer Only －
Rotate the switch counterclockwise
from OFF to spray the window
washer without activating the wiper.
The washer will operate until you
release the switch.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Instruments and Controls
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level
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427
Fluid Selection
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427
Identification Number
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478
Shifting the Automatic
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376
Treadwear
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482
Trip Meter
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76
Turbo Boost Meter
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73
Turn Signals
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69
Turn Signals and Headlights
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116
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
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453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only)
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482
Unleaded Gasoline
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352
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
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211, 279
Used Oil, How to Dispose of......
423
V
Vanity Mirror
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158 Vehicle Capacity Load
................
365
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
480
Vehicle Identification Number
...
478
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System
................................
395
VSA Activation Indicator
..........
69
VSA System Indicator
..............
68
Vehicle Storage
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451
VIN
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478
Viscosity, Oil
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420
W
WARNING, Explanation of
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iii
Warning Labels, Location of
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58
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only)
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495
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
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426
Operation
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114
Wheels
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443
Adjusting the Steering
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122
Alignment and Balance
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447
Compact Spare
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454
Wrench, Nut
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455 Windows
Auto Reverse
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143
Operating the Power
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142
Rear, Defogger
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121
Windshield Cleaning
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114
Defroster
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167
Washers
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114, 426
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
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440
Operation
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114
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer
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115
Worn Tires
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445
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
475
X
XM
®Radio
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179, 228Index
XI
INDEX
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