2012 Acura RDX fog light

ᤳ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ᤳ 2: On models without navigation system.
ᤳ 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
ᤳ 3
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 306)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 122) HORN
ᤳ
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
ᤳ
3/
CENTER DISPLAY
ᤳ 2
(P. 172)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 121)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 380) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 114/115) UPPER DISPLAY
ᤳ
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
..........................
62
Instrument Panel
..........................
63
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
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
..................................
138
Seat Heaters
................................
141
Power Windows
..........................
142
Moonroof
....................................
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
Instruments and Controls
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Instruments and Controls
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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)
VSA OFF 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
ᤳ
(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)
ᤳ : If equippedInstrument Panel
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Security System IndicatorThis indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page 294.
Lights On Indicator
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 off 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.Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 119.
Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
On SH-AWD modelsThis indicator normally comes on for
a few 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 (see page 80). Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more information, see page 385.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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ᤳ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ᤳ 2: On models without navigation system.
ᤳ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 306) HORN
ᤳ
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
ᤳ 3
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 121)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 380)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 114/115) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ᤳ
3/
CENTER DISPLAY
ᤳ 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
ᤳ
3
(P. 173)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Instruments and Controls
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1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. AUTO
5. Headlights on
6. High beams
7. Flash high beams
8. Fog lights off
9. Fog lights onTurn Signal
－Push down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Headlights
－Turning the switch to
the
position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the
position
turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
or
position, the lights on indicator
comes on as a reminder. This
indicator stays on if you leave the
light switch on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position.
If you leave the lights on with the key
removed from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder beeper
when you open the driver's door.
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Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night or in a dense
fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
facilities.
The automatic lighting feature is
controlled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.Automatic Lighting Off Feature
This feature turns off the headlights,
fog lights, parking lights, taillights,
side marker lights, license plate
lights, and instrument panel lights
within 15 seconds of removing the
key from the ignition switch and
closing the driver's door.
This feature activates if you leave the
headlight switch in the
or
position, remove the key, then open
and close the driver's door.
LIGHT SENSOR
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If you remove the key from the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door,
the lights will turn off after 10
minutes.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver's door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver's door
open, you will hear a lights on
reminder beeper.
You can change the‘‘HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER ’’setting on the
multi-information display (see page
100). Daytime Running Lights
With the headlight switch off or in
the
position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you set
the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM ’’
message on the multi-information
display, there is a problem with the
daytime running light system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Fog Lights
Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go off when the headlights
are turned off.
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Instruments and Controls
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