Acura RDX (2019 year). Instruction — part 13

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.

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Headlight Washers

*

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

*

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the
power mode is in ON, you can use the

(

+ or

(

- button to adjust instrument panel

brightness.
Brighten: Press the

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the

(

+ button

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

- Button

(

+ Button

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Brightness Control

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When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the

(

+/

(

- button to adjust head-up display

brightness.
Brighten: Press the

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the

(

- button.

The head-up display will return to its original
state several seconds after adjusting the
brightness.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

*

(

+/

(

- Button

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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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 deice 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.

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Rear 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 set to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

Canadian models

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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 period when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside
temperature is below 39°F (4°C), the heated
windshield may automatically activate for up to 15
minutes.

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Driving Position Memory System

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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, 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 the 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.
• Then 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.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 332

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 332

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle is moving.

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

•

The mode selector is pressed up or down while in
operation.

Models with mode selector

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

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The memory button indicator light will
blink.

3. Press and hold memory button

(

1 or

(

2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.

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Once the seat and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.

1. Put the transmission into

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

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The indicator light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
the indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat or the door mirror position
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

•

You press the mode selector up or down.

Models with mode selector

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button

(

1 or

(

2.

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than

(

P.

•

Press the mode selector up or down.

Models with mode selector

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up

to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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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.

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Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors

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and Rearview

Mirror

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Auto Button

Sensor

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Automatic 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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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

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Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the transmission into

(

R; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.

Selector
Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

*

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Folding in the door mirrors

Lock the driver’s door with the key, press the lock button on the remote transmitter,
touch the door lock sensor on any door, or press the door lock button on the
tailgate.

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The mirrors start folding in automatically.

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Folding out the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s door using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.

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The mirrors start folding out automatically.

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

You cannot turn the automatic folding out
automatically if they have been folded in using the
folding button.

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror
function on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 332

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door
lock switch.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Mode Selector

*

2 Seat Control
Interface

*

P. 209

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top: To move the lumbar support
up.
Press the bottom: To move the lumbar
support down.
Press the front: To increase the entire
lumbar support.
Press the rear: To decrease the entire lumbar
support.

Lumbar Support
Adjustment Switch

Models without mode selector

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Front Seats

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Press the mode selector up or down to display seat adjustment information on the
audio/information screen, and then use the adjustment switch to adjust the lumbar
support, bolster support or thigh support.

1. Press the mode selector up or down to select the lumbar support adjustment

mode, bolster support adjustment mode or thigh support adjustment mode.

2. Press the adjustment switch as follow.

To adjust the lumbar support:
Press the top: To move the lumbar support
up.
Press the bottom: To move the lumbar
support down.
Press the front: To increase the entire
lumbar support.
Press the rear: To decrease the entire lumbar
support.

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Seat Control Interface

*

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Seat Control Interface

*

The image of each adjustment mode displayed on the
audio/information screen:

Lumbar support

Bolster support

Thigh support

Adjustment Switch

Mode Selector

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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To adjust the bolster support:
Press the front: To increase the bolster
support.
Press the rear: To decrease the bolster
support.

To adjust the thigh support:
Press the front: The tucked-down seat
cushion end rolls out to support your thighs.
Press the rear: The tucked-down seat
cushion end rolls in to support your thighs.

3. To close the adjusting mode display, hover over the true touchpad A and/or B,

then press the true touchpad.

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When you want to close the driver’s side adjusting mode display, hover over
and press the true touchpad A.

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When you want to close the passenger’s side adjusting mode display, hover
over and press the true touchpad B.

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Seat Control Interface

*

The lumbar support, bolster support and thigh
support can be adjusted even when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF. However, the adjusting mode
display does not come on with the power mode in
VEHICLE OFF.

Adjustment
Switch

Adjustment
Switch

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

3

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Head Restraints

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions

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Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

•

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.

•

Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.

•

Install each restraint in its proper location.

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WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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