2016 Acura RDX bluetooth

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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Door/tailgate open*
Close any open doors or the tailgate. A beep sounds if any doors or the
tailgate is opened while driving.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check  tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
Canada U.S.
*if equipped
*if equipped
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN on*
CRUISE CONTROL on*
Turn signals/hazards on
Exterior lights on Fog lights on*
High beams on
BSI off*
ACC on*
LKAS on*
CMBS™ off*

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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature
Lower Displays
Models with black-and-white display
Main Displays
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature
Lower Displays
Models with color display
Main display
Vehicle settings Average/instant
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil lifeElapsed time Turn-by-turn directions*Average speed
Compass*
Main display
Vehicle settings Average/instant
fuel economy
Engine oil life Range
Tire pressure for each tire Elapsed time
Average speed
SEL/RESET button: Scroll
through lower displays. Info (p/q) buttons:
Scroll through upper
displays.
Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P).
You can also use the SETTINGS button* (see page 48).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the
Info and SEL/RESET buttons to make and enter selections.
1. Scroll to the Vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2. Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” Reset Timing and select it.
4. Scroll through the options, and select the one you want.
5. Scroll to Exit, and select it to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Leaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
HOLD
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Release button (front or
back of key): Slide to release
the built-in key for valet use.
Power tailgate button:
Press to unlock and open the
power tailgate. Press again
to close it. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
ENGINE HOLD button*:
After pressing the Lock
button once, press and
hold to remotely start the
engine (see page 96). LED indicators*: Check
door lock or engine status
(see page 96).
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the
Doors
To unlock: Grab either front door handle when the
vehicle is off.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate
To unlock: Press and hold the tailgate release
button under the tailgate handle to unlock the
tailgate and all doors. The vehicle can be on or off.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Tailgate release
button
Lock button
Door lock
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Power Tailgate Operation
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Button (interior)
The vehicle must be in Park (P).
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
dashboard to the left of the steering column to
open the tailgate. Press it again at any time to close
it.
Power Tailgate Button (exterior)Automatic operation
Press the tailgate release button. You will hear one
beep, and the tailgate opens automatically.
Manual operation
If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate
to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release
button until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it manually.
To automatically close the tailgate once it is open,
press the power tailgate button located at the
bottom of the hatch. Press it again to stop the
tailgate operation and reverse its direction.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
Power tailgate button
Power tailgate
button
Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock either front door using the lock tab, the
specific door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
front passenger’s door, only that door locks.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Unlock
Lock
Inner
handle
To lock
To unlock Lock tab
To lock
To unlock Master door
lock switch
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically opened
or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in operation can
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE
Tailgate release
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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
Power window
lock button
Front passenger
window switch
Driver’s
window
switch On
Off
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any  time, push the switch briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward until the desired position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Open
Close Tilt
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE

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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low
beams.
OFF All exterior lights are off.
Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on
ambient brightness when the vehicle is on.
Headlights automatically come on after
the wipers are engaged for a certain time.
Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
Turn fog lights* on or off.
High
beams Low
beams
Flash high
beams Fog
lights*
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
*if equipped
Interior LightsLocated on the ceiling in the front and rear.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Door-activated
position
On OffFront
Control knob
One-Touch
Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Right
Left
Cargo Lights
Located on the inside of the tailgate.
On position: The light comes on when you open
the tailgate, and goes off when closed.
Off position: The light stays off.
On Off
Map Lights
Press the map lights in the ceiling to turn them on
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Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Intermittent (INT) wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
wiper delay. Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Pull to use
washer. MIST
OFF
INT (intermittent)* /
AUTO (automatic)*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent time
adjusting ring Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
Higher speed,
more sweeps
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate for a certain number of intervals. The headlights turn off
shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
*if equipped
Rear WiperWhen you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
NOTICE
Automatic rain-sensing (AUTO) wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather. Return the
lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
Low sensitivity:
Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
High sensitivity:
Higher speed,
more sweeps
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash
to prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment* Seat-back angle
adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment*
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Allow sufficient
space.
Move
back.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your  feet on the  floor.
WARNING
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint.
The tops of the occupant’s ears should be level
with the center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the
restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the
release button, and pull the restraint up and
out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Front
Rear
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•  Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•  Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•  Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING
*if equipped