2012 Acura RDX Interior

Beverage Holders
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
To use the front beverage holder,
push on the lid. It will swing open. To
close the lid, push it down until it
latches.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Push
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Accessory Power SocketsTo use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When both sockets are
being used, the combined power
rating of the accessories should be
120 watts or less (10 amps).Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Front
COVER
Console Compartment
COVER
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Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.Console Compartment
Your vehicle has a multi-function
console compartment. It includes an
armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder,
a card holder, a removable tray, and
a console compartment with two
separable shelves.
To open the console compartment,
push the button and lift the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
You can lock or unlock the console
compartment lid with the master key.
VANITY MIRROR
MASTER KEY
Close LID
Push BUTTON
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You can use the inside of the lid for a
pen holder, a coin holder and a card
holder.
The console compartment light
comes on when the parking lights
are on.
You can store small items on the
removable tray.
To remove the tray, pull it out from
the console compartment frame to
get more space.
The console compartment has two
shelves to divide it into two levels. To
store small items, you can use the
upper half of the space by putting the
shelves down until they latch. The
front and rear shelves can be used
separately.
The items on each shelves should
not exceed 11 lbs (5 kg). Heavy
items may damage the shelves.
LIDPEN HOLDER
COIN
HOLDER
CARD HOLDER
REMOVABLE
TRAY
SHELVES
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When you store a large item like a
briefcase, lift the shelves up to create
a large space.
The maximum dimensions of the
item you can store in the console
compartment are:
Length: 16.9 in (430 mm)
Height: 12.2 in (310 mm)
Width: 5.5 in (140 mm)Cargo Area Cover
Your vehicle has a cargo area cover
to conceal your luggage and protect
them from direct sunlight.
Do not put any items on top of the
cargo area cover. They can block
your view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
The cargo area cover may be
removed to give you more cargo
space.
To remove it:
1. Open the tailgate. Remove the
hook from the tab on the tailgate.
Make sure you use both hands to
prevent the cargo area cover from
falling accidentally.
2. Lift and pull the rear edge of the cargo area cover slightly to unlock
it from the hanger bars, then
remove it straight out.
CARGO
AREA
COVER
HOOK TAB
HANGER BAR
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3. Place the cargo area cover on thecargo area floor.
Make sure the cargo area cover is
securely placed so it will not move
while you are driving.
Reverse this procedure to install the
cargo area cover. Coat Hook
To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is pulled up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed for large or heavy
items.COAT HOOK
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Proper use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry and
comfortable, and keep the windows
clear for best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
the driver's side and the passenger's
side independently (see page 169).
Voice Control SystemOn models with navigation systemThe climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
navigation system manual for
complete details.Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system
adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
On models with navigation systemIn AUTO mode, the vehicle's interior
temperature is independently
regulated for the driver and
passenger, based on inputs from
sunlight and temperature sensors
(see page 171). If one side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system lowers the temperature only
on that side.
1. Press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on. 2. Set the desired temperature by
pushing the driver's side
temperature control buttons (
or
). The selected temperature will
show in the display.
When you push the passenger's side
temperature control buttons, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver's side and
passenger's side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
169).
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference.
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When you set the temperature to its
lowest limit (
) or its highest
limit (
), the system runs at full
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not come
on automatically until the heater
starts to develop warm air. Semi-automatic Operation
You can manually select various
functions of the climate control
system when it is in the AUTO mode.
All other features remain
automatically controlled.
Fan Control
Select the fan speed by pressing the
fan control buttons (
or
).
The fan speed is represented by
vertical bars in the display.
Temperature Control
To adjust the desired temperature,
push the temperature control buttons
(
or
). Dual Button
Press the DUAL button to select dual
temperature control mode (see page
169). The indicator in the DUAL
button comes on.
When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns off), both sides
adjust to the driver's side
temperature.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning on and off. You will see
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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