2015 Acura RDX headlight

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight
integration with the wi per is activated, the
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
Pressing the (SEL/RESET) knob switches the
display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, a beep sound. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mi rrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 136
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 231
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 104
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 136
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 138
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 132
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
3. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high vo ltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to insp ect and replace low beam headlights.
High beam headlight:
Low beam headlight:60 W (HB3)
55W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
35W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Coupler Bulb
Tab
■Low Beam Headlights
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulbs

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the cover to the left to remove.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Reinstall and rotate th e cover to the right.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
cover.
■Low Beam Headlights
Models with halogen low beam headlight bulbs
Coupler Cover
Tab
Bulb
Coupler Tab

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake light s, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions).
These conditions are natural processes, not structural design problems in the
exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics ma y result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts wate r accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses

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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
Power Tailgate Motor*(40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR20 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
E-DPS30 A
Main Fuse120 A
2
ST CUT50 A
Fuse Box Main 1 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
IG Main 50 A
Headlight Washer(30 A)
Sub Fan Motor 30 A Rear Defogger 40 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A Headlight Main 30 A Blower 40 A
3
Driver's Power Seat Sliding 20 A
Driver's Power Seat Reclining20 A
Passenger's Power Seat Sliding20 A
Passenger's Power Seat Reclining20 A
4− −
5STR Diagnosis Fuse7.5 A
6− −
7−−
8− −*1:Models with halogen low beam headlight bulbs
*2:Models with high voltage discharge tube bulbs
9−−
10 − −
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)
13Power Tailgate Closer*(20 A)
14 Hazard 10 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop10 A
18 Horn 10 A
19ACM10 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A*1
15 A*2
21MG Clutch7.5 A
22 DBW 15 A
23Left Headlight Low Beam10 A*1
15 A*2
24 ACC 10 A
25FI Main(15 A)
26 Trailer (20 A)
27Small20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Back Up10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models