Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 14

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Adjusting the Seats

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Rear Seats

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To return the seat to the original 
position

Pull up the seat-back in the upright position.

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To return the seat to the original position

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat 
cushion are securely latched back into place before 
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are 
positioned in front of the seat-back.

To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it 
locks, so that the red tabs in the release lever go 
down.
When returning the seat-back to its original position, 
push it firmly back.

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust:

Pull the handle and slide the armrest to 
desired position.

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the tailgate and doors are open or 
closed.

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DOOR

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

•

When the tailgate or any of the doors are 
opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

•

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the tailgate or any doors are open or 
closed.

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Interior Light Buttons

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Interior Light Buttons

When the 

DOOR

 button is pressed, the interior lights 

fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors 
are closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

•

When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 341

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

•

When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.

If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off 
after about 15 minutes.

DOOR

 Button

OFF

 Button

ON

 Button

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Interior Lights

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the 

 button.

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Rear

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the 

 button when the 

DOOR

 

button is pressed.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the 

DOOR

 button is pressed and any door is 

open, the map light will not go off when you press 
the  

button.

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Interior Convenience Items

Press the button to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

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Removable shelf

The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To 
remove it, disengage the tabs.

The removable shelf can be stored upside 
down in the glove box.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights 
are on.

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

Glove Box

To Lock

Shelf

Tabs

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Slide the armrest to the rearmost position. Pull 
the handle to open the console compartment.

Slide the lid using the release knob to open or 
close the console compartment.

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Console Compartment

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Front seat beverage holders

Slide the lid to use the front seat beverage 
holders.

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of the front and rear 
door side pockets.

Front

Rear

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The accessory power socket can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or 
ON.

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Accessory power socket (front panel)

Open the cover to use it.

There are coat hooks on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

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Accessory Power Socket

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Accessory Power Socket

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element.
This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket 
with the engine running.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor 
can be used to install a net for securing items.

Pull the handle and remove the tabs to open 
the cargo floor lid.

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Tie-down Anchors

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Tie-down Anchors

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area 
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have 
to brake hard.

Anchor

Anchor

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Under-floor Storage Area

Tabs

Handle

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To open the sunglasses holder, press and 
release the indent. To close, press it again until 
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small 
items in this holder.

The power mode must be in ON to use the 
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the left side of the 
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached, 
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every 
time you start the engine, even if you turned it 
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when 
accessing stored items.

Press

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously 
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the 
battery may be weakened, making the engine 
difficult to start.

Heated Steering Wheel Button

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters and ventilators

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Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation

*

 

button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

Press the 

AUTO

 button:

The system automatically selects the setting 
most suitable to the ambient environment.

When the power mode is turned on after it is 
turned off, the previous setting of front seat 
heaters and ventilators

*

 are maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation

*

Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation 
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such 
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making 
the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one 
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The 
elapsed time varies according to the interior 
environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 

Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.

Models with seat ventilation

Models without seat ventilation

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters.

There is no heater in the rear center seating 
position.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

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Rear Seat Heaters

*

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Rear Seat Heaters

*

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

3

WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 

Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers 
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running.

1.

Press the 

AUTO

 button.

2.

Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side 
temperature control buttons.

3.

Press the 

 (ON/OFF) button to cancel.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate 
control system in auto, the function of the button 
that was pressed will take priority.
The 

AUTO

 indicator will go off, but functions 

unrelated to the button that was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.

During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and 
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press 
the Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button to cancel idle-stop.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the 
fan may not start immediately when the 

AUTO

 

button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partially opening the windows, 
turning the system on auto, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to 
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit, 

Lo

 or 

Hi

 is displayed.

Pressing the 

 button switches the climate 

control system between on and off. When turned on, 
the system returns to your last selection.

Floor and 
defroster 
vents

Floor 
vents

Dashboard and floor 
vents, and back of 
the center console

Dashboard vents 
and back of the 
center console

AUTO

 Button

Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Buttons

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Buttons

A/C

 (Air Conditioning) Button

 (ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Button

SYNC

 (Synchronization) Button

 (Recirculation) Button

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the 

 (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on 

environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through 
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in 
fresh air mode in normal situations.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 
driver’s ID (

DRIVER 1

 or 

DRIVER 2

) is detected, and 

the climate control settings are turned to the 
respective mode automatically when you set the 
power mode to ON.

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Pressing the 

 button turns the air 

conditioning system on and automatically 
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the 

 button again to turn off, the 

system returns to the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1.

Press the 

 button.

2.

Press the 

 button.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that 
the air hits the side windows.

If you press the 

 button during Auto Idle Stop, the 

engine restarts automatically.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air 
mode.

If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the 
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes 
visibility.