2016 Acura RDX mirror controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 131 Security System P. 137 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 140
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 144 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 169 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages* P. 215General Information on the Audio System* P. 218
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 224 Compass* P. 253
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 266 When Driving P. 268 Braking P. 314
Refueling P. 335 Fuel Economy P. 337Accessories and Modifications P. 338
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 347 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 359
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 370 Battery P. 379 Remote Transmitter Care P. 380
Engine Does Not Start P. 408 Jump Starting P. 411 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 413
Fuses P. 420 Emergency Towing P. 423When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 424
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 429 Reporting Safety Defects P. 430
Authorized Manuals P. 435 Client Service Information P. 436
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 117
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 255
MaintenanceP. 339
Handling the UnexpectedP. 389
InformationP. 425
IndexP. 437

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 140)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 159)
❙Parking Brake (P 314)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 348)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P 275)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 336)
❙Seat Heater Switches (P 177)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 421)
❙Glove Box (P 171)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Memory Buttons (P 157)
❙SET Button (P 157)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 129)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 160)

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 118
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 119
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 122Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 128Childproof Door Locks ..................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 130
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 131
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 137
Security System Alarm ...................... 137
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 140Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 143Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 144
Turn Signals ..................................... 147
Light Switches.................................. 147
Fog Lights
*...................................... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 154
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 155Driving Position Memory System ...... 156 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 158
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 159
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 160
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 162
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....183
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 100, 106
Driver 1
Driver 2

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the door mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
•You readjust the door mirrors.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirror s will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or (2).
•Adjust the seat position.
•Adjust the door mirrors.•Shift into any position except (P.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button

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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 and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mi rror and Power Door Mirrors*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mi rrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 162
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in (R.
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the do or mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the shift lever in
(R; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON, and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
Folding Button*
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models