2023 ACURA RDX mirrors

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Tailgate P. 173 Security System P. 183 Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 193 Mirrors P. 213
Interior Convenience Items P. 230 Climate Control System P. 247
Audio Error Messages P. 332General Information on the Audio System P. 336
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389 AcuraLink ® P. 419
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 441 When Driving P. 443 AcuraWatchTM P. 483
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 565 Surround View Camera System*P. 567 Refueling P. 575
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 592 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 605
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 614 Battery P. 623 Remote Transmitter Care P. 625
Accessories and Modifications P. 636
Handling of the Jack P. 663 Engine Does Not Start P. 664If the Battery Is Dead P. 667
Fuses P. 678 Emergency Towing P. 685
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 687 Refueling P. 688
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694 Emissions Testing P. 695
Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 253
DrivingP. 429
MaintenanceP. 581
Handling the UnexpectedP. 639
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Quick Reference Guide❚Cargo Area Light (P232)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 71)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 59)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Seat Belts (P 37)
❚Panoramic Roof Switch (P 191)
❚Map Lights (P 231)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P 238)
❚USB Port (P 256)
❚Front Seat (P 216)
❚Side Airbags (P 57)
❚Coat Hook (P 237)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 69)
❚Rear Seat (P 222)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 73)
❚Grab Handle
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 239)
❚Wireless Charger* (P240)
❚Accessory power socket (cargo area)* (P239 )
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P 576)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 608)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P173)
❚Rear Wiper (P 206, 612)
❚ChicaneTM Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights (P 197, 607)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 606)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 565)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 197, 608)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P 178, 182)
❚ChicaneTM Taillights/Brake and Back-Up Lights (P 197, 608)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 204, 609)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 214)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 592)
❚Fog Lights* (P 200, 605)
❚Tires (P 614, 641, 649)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 160)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 605)
❚Parking/ChicaneTM Daytime Running Lights (P 197, 605)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P 196, 605)
❚Headlights (P 197, 605)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P197, 605)
❚Surround View Camera System* (P 567)
❚Rearview Camera Washer* (P 204)
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 46)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 64)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 77)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 36)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 37)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Tailgate (P 173)
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you have the
keyless remote on you.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter.
Use a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper to
open or close the power tailgate while
carrying the keyless remote.
Models with Hands Free Access
1 sec.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 214)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Press the folding button* to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment SwitchFolding Button*
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 154
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 156
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 160
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 171
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 172
Tailgate .............................................. 173
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 183 Security System Alarm...................... 183
Windows ........................................... 186
Panoramic Roof ................................. 189
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 193
Turn Signals ..................................... 196
Light Switches.................................. 197
Fog Lights
*...................................... 200
ChicaneTM Daytime Running Lights ... 200
Auto High-Beam .............................. 201
Wipers and Washers ........................ 204
Brightness Control ........................... 208
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ........................................ 207
Heated Windshield Button*............. 207
Driving Position Memory System ...... 210
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 212
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 213
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 214
Seats .................................................. 216
Interior Convenience Items .............. 230
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 247
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 252
* 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.
Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deic e the windshield at the wiper park area
and along the driver side edge of the windshield when the power mode is in ON. The heated windshield will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
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 time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
1 Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long peri od when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside
temperature is below 39°F (4°C), the heated
windshield may automatically activate for up to 15
minutes.
* 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 keyless remote or keyless access
system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat adjusts
to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to th e stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 359
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 359
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•Either memory button is pressed while the seat or
mirrors are in motion.
•The seat or mirrors positions are adjusted while in
operation.
•Either of the memorized positions is set fully to the
rear.
•The mode selector is pressed up or down while in
operation.
The system may not recognize a key if:
•The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other
wireless device.
•Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.
•The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in
customized features.
•Opening driver’s door wi thout fully grabbing door
handle.
Models with mode selector
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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