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The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
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Quick Reference Guide - 2014 RDX

uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled
frontal collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator1 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
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uuIndicators u
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
P. 335
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is tem porarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indica tors and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 291—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the lights are
on, a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when someon e is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the / button.
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
METER SETUP
DRIVING POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SETUP
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SELECTION
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS
MEMORY POSITION LINK
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
DOOR LOCK MODE
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
AUTO DOOR LOCK
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
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*: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable Settings
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODEChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.DRIVER DOOR ONLY*/ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASHCauses some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.ON*/ OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEPSets the beeper sound or not when you grab the
either front door handle.ON*/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60 sec
/30 sec
*/15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes the length of time
the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
/30 sec/ 15 sec
*/0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. MAX/HIGH /MID
*/LOW /MIN
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for
the automatic locking
feature. WITH VEH SPD
*2/
SHIFT FROM
(P/ OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for
when the doors unlock
automatically. DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to

(P*2/ ALL DOORS with SHIFT
to
(P/DRIVER DOOR with
IGN OFF /ALL DOORS with
IGN OFF /OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push
of the remote. DRIVER DOOR
*2/
ALL DOOR
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior
lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds. ON
*2/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door. 90 sec/
60 sec/30 sec
*2
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUP
*1
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODEChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.ANYTIME*2/WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENA
NCE INFO.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. RESET /CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALLCancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.CANCEL /SET
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 99
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 104
Childproof Door Locks .....................105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 106
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ...107
Security System ................................ 113
Immobilizer System .......................... 113
Security System Alarm ...................... 113
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 115Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 118Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 119
Turn Signals ..................................... 122
Light Switches.................................. 122
Fog Lights
*...................................... 125
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Wipers and Washers ........................ 126
Brightness Control ........................... 128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 129Driving Position Memory System ......130Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..........
132
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 133
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 133
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 134
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 136
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 136
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items...... 143Interior Lights .................................. 143
Interior Convenience Items .............. 145
Climate Control System ................... 152
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 152
Synchronized Mode ......................... 154
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....155
* Not available on all models
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