2020 Acura RDX Remote battery

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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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
keyless access system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 184
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 571
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the keyless access remote into contact
with the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 608
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 173
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 415
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
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Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Built-in Key Release Knob
Built-in Key Release Knob
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
*1 :Checking Door Lock Status* P. 158
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors and ta ilgate will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 571
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
LED*1
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
If the lock or unlock button of the keyle ss access remote does not work, use the key
instead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 571
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors, tailgate and fu el fill door lock at the
same time. When unlock ing, the driver’s door
unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few
seconds to unlock the rema ining doors, fuel fill door
and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
Lock
Unlock
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