2020 Acura RDX child seat

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 146
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 159
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 161
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 162
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 163
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 173 Security System Alarm...................... 173
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 176
Panoramic Roof ................................. 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 182
Turn Signals ..................................... 185
Light Switches.................................. 186
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)*.. 189Fog Lights*...................................... 190
Daytime Running Lights ................... 190
Auto High-Beam .............................. 191
Wipers and Washers ........................ 194
Brightness Control ........................... 198
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ........................................ 200
Heated Windshield Button ............... 200
Driving Position Memory System ...... 201
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 203
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 204
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 205
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 219
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 230
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 235
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 161
Inner Handle
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (indicator off) to open
and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pressed, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
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.
Power
Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switches
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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 419
Creeping ................................................. 419
Fluid ........................................................ 548
Kickdown ................................................ 419
Operating the Shift Button....................... 422
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 426
Shifting.................................................... 420
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 241
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 131
AWD .......................................................... 439
B
Battery ....................................................... 569
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 615
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 569
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 223
Blind spot information System ................ 444
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 361
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 70
Brake System ............................................. 492
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 499
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Brake Assist System ................................. 500
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 496
Indicator ...................................... 75, 76, 616
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 618 Parking Brake .......................................... 492
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 198
Built-in Key ............................................... 147
Bulb Replacement .................................... 551
Fog Lights ............................................... 551
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 551
Headlights ............................................... 551
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 554
Puddle Lights........................................... 554
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 554
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .................... 552
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 551
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 553
Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights ......... 554
Bulb Specifications ................................... 634
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 514
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 71
Carrying Cargo ................................. 401, 403
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 551
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 615
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 161
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 70 Child Seat for Infants ................................ 60
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 61
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 65
Larger Children ......................................... 69
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 577
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 575
Client Service Information ....................... 644
Climate Control System ........................... 230
Changing the Mode................................ 230
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 232
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 574
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 234
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 230
Sensors ................................................... 235
Synchronized Mode ................................ 233
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 230
Clock ......................................................... 144
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 450
Coat Hook ................................................ 225
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 450
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 585, 635
Console Compartment ............................. 222
Controls .................................................... 143
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Index
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 82
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 82
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 77, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 77, 497
Blind spot information System................... 96
Charging System............................... 79, 615
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................ 93
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 84, 617
Fog Light .................................................. 87
Gear Position ............................................ 79
High Beam ................................................ 87
Immobilizer System ................................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) ........................................... 91, 479
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ..................................... 614
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 86, 619
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator................................... 79
Maintenance Minder................................. 90
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 76, 618
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....................................... 75, 616, 618
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 92 Safety Support (Amber) ............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 90
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 84
System Message ........................................ 89
Transmission System .......................... 80, 620
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 87
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ........... 85
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 85, 436
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 437
Information ............................................... 633
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 131
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control ................................... 198
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 428
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 428
Interior Lights ........................................... 219
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 204
iPad ............................................................ 314
iPhone ....................................................... 314
iPod ................................................... 290, 314
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 589
Jump Starting ........................................... 610
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 148
Keyless Access System .............................. 150
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 157
Keys ........................................................... 146
Lockout Prevention.................................. 157
Number Tag ............................................ 148
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 161
Remote Transmitter ................................. 155
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 158, 415
Types and Functions ................................ 146
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 419
Knee Airbags .............................................. 49
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 477
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 67
Legal Information .................................... 328
License Information ................................. 331
Lights ................................................. 186, 551
Automatic ............................................... 187
Bulb Replacement ................................... 551
Daytime Running Lights........................... 190
Fog Lights ............................................... 190
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Interior .................................................... 219
Light Switches ......................................... 186
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning............ 185
Load Limits ................................................ 403
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Index
Passing Indicators..................................... 186
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 296
Power Tailgate ......................................... 165
Power Windows ....................................... 176
Precautions While Driving ....................... 418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 418
Rain ........................................................ 418
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 585, 593
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 491
Radiator .................................................... 547
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 273
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 277
Range ........................................................ 131
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 639
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 200
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 216
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 234
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 204
Refueling .......................................... 521, 631
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 126
Gasoline ......................................... 521, 634
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Regulations .............................. 442, 563, 637
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 415 Remote Transmitter
................................. 155
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 571, 572
Bulbs ....................................................... 551
Fuses ....................................... 621, 624, 625
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 558
Tires ........................................................ 566
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 555
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 638
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 130
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 205
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 485
On and Off .............................................. 487
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 37
Checking ................................................... 41
Fastening ................................................... 38
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder ................................................... 36
Warning Indicator ................................ 36, 83
Seat Heaters .............................................. 228 Seats
.......................................................... 207
Adjusting ................................................ 207
Front Seats .............................................. 207
Lumbar Support ...................................... 207
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Seat Control Interface ............................. 209
Seat Heaters .................................... 228, 229
Ventilation .............................................. 228
Security System ......................................... 173
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 88
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 88
Select Button Operation................................................ 422
Select Lever ......................................... 19, 420
Operation.................................................. 19
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 426
Setting the Clock ...................................... 144
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 439
Shift Lever ........................................... 19, 420
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 19, 420
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 301
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 277
Snow Tires ................................................. 568
Spare Tire .......................................... 585, 635
Spark Plugs ............................................... 634
Specifications ............................................ 634
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