Acura RDX (2019 year). Manual - 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

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

*

 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

*

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.

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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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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.

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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

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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