2018 Acura RDX remote control

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, keyless ac cess system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goe s off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter, or
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmi tter, or set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
PANIC
Button
PANIC
Button

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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing th e Power Windows
Controls
To open: Press the unlock button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
■Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote
Unlock
Button
■Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key
Close Open

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON /To Start, Hold Remote Near
Start Button message appears on the multi-
information display. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 415
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The power
to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks (from ON to
ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components
can be used.
: Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to change the mode.
: Press the button without the shift lever in
( P.
: Shift to Park, then press the button.
Indicator
Without pressing the brake pedal
: Shift to
(P.
U.S. models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside
and/or outside the vehicle to remind you that
the keyless access remote is out of the vehicle.
If the buzzer continues even after the remote
is put back inside, place it within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote is out.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY or in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put a keyless access remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.
Models with full color display
Models without full color display

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
certain number of intervals while the headlight switch is in
#Y. The headlights
automatically go off a few minutes after the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the po wer mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the
switch is in the
#Y position).
The lights 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 go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper*
This feature activates while the headlights are in
#Y. The instrument pane l brightness does not
change when the headlights come on.
If the ambient light is da rk, the automatic lighting
control overrides this feat ure, and the headlights
come on whether or not the wipers cycle several
times.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
* Not available on all models

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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. 102, 108
Driver 1
Driver 2

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System*
About Your Audio System ................ 188
USB Port .......................................... 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 189
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 190
Audio Remote Controls .................... 191
Audio System Basic Operation
*....... 192
Audio/Information Screen ................ 193
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 196
Display Setup ................................... 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 200
Playing the SiriusXM ® Radio ............. 202 Playing a CD .................................... 204
Playing an iPod ................................ 207
Playing Pandora
®............................. 210
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 212
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 215
Audio Error Messages
*..................... 217
General Information on the Audio System
*............................................ 220
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 224
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 226
HFL Menus....................................... 228 Compass
*.......................................... 255
* Not available on all models