2020 Acura RDX Rear view mirror adjusting

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 71Safety Labels P. 72
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 163 Security System P. 173 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 176
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 182 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 219 Climate Control System P. 230
Audio Error Messages P. 310General Information on the Audio System P. 313
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 361
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 411 When Driving P. 413 AcuraWatchTM P. 447
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 511 Surround View Camera System*P. 513 Refueling P. 521
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 538 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 551
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 560 Battery P. 569 Remote Transmitter Care P. 571
Accessories and Modifications P. 580
Engine Does Not Start P. 607 Jump Starting P. 610Overheating P. 612
Emergency Towing P. 628When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 630Refueling P. 631
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 637 Reporting Safety Defects P. 638 Emissions Testing P. 639
Client Service Information P. 644
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 399
MaintenanceP. 527
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 633
IndexP. 645
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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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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
automatic dimming power door mirrors
reduce the glare from headlights behind you,
based on inputs from the mirror sensor. Press
the auto button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the auto indicator comes
on.
■Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors* and Rearview
Mirror
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 207
Auto Button
Sensor1Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors* and Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
( R.
* Not available on all models
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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. 403
•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. 159
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 207
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 212
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 203
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 204
■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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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
From Inside .............................................. 159
From Outside ........................................... 150
Keys ........................................................ 146
Using a Key ............................................. 156
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 157
Low Battery Charge .................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 403
Lumbar Support ........................................ 207
M
Maintenance..................................... 133, 527
Battery..................................................... 569
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 575
Climate Control System ........................... 573
Coolant ................................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 531
Oil ........................................................... 542
Precautions .............................................. 528
Radiator................................................... 547
Remote Transmitter ......................... 571, 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 551
Safety ...................................................... 529
Service Items............................................ 535 Tires ........................................................ 560
Transmission Fluid ................................... 548
Under the Hood ...................................... 538
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 403
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................ 204
Door ....................................................... 205
Exterior ................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 580
MP3 ........................................................... 293
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 293
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 511
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 411
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 541
Adding .................................................... 543 Checking ................................................ 542
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 541, 635
Viscosity.......................................... 541, 635
Open Source Licenses .............................. 330
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 539
Panoramic Roof ...................................... 179
Power Windows...................................... 176
Tailgate................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overheating ............................................. 612
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 426
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 492
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 616
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................. 75, 618
Parking Sensor System ............................. 503
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
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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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