2009 Acura RDX Owners Manual

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２０：３１　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４１　

Seats

RELEASE LEVER

4.

Push the armrest back in place.

5.

Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion, then pull up on the rear of the seat cushion, then fold the cushion forward.

6.

Pull up the release lever on the outside of the seat-back. Fold the seat-back forward.

7.

Move the front seats backward to the desired position.

BUCKLE

1.

Move the front seats as far forward as possible. Make sure the front seat-backs are in the upright positions.

2.

Store the center seat belt buckle into the pocket in the rear seat- back.

3.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

136

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２０：３８　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４２　

Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page

283

).

Make sure that the folded down rear seat does not interfere with the front passenger’s seat-back. This will cause the front passenger’s weight sensors and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder indicator to work improperly (see pages ). Also check the passenger airbag off indicator to assure proper operation of the passenger’s front airbag.

and

20

32

INDICATOR

RELEASE LEVER

After returning the seat-back to the upright position, tug on the seat-back to make sure it is latched. If the seat- back is not latched fully, the seat belt will not work properly and you will see the red indicator behind the release lever as shown.

Seats

To return the seat cushion to its original position, lift up the seat cushion, then place the rear of the seat cushion at the base of the seat- back. Use the seat buckles as guides. Lower the front of the seat cushion until it locks into place.

Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat-backs.

137

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２０：４５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４３　

Seat Heaters

Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use seat heaters. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

138

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２０：５２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４４　

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Power Windows

When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want to stop the window. To close the window, pull back on the switch and hold it.

CONTINUED

139

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２０：５７　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４５　

Power Windows

−

AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

−

To open or close either

AUTO front window fully, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.

To open or close either front window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly to the first detent and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.

140

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：０４　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４６　

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console.

To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, briefly move the switch in either direction.

To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open, push the moonroof switch forward.

MOONROOF SWITCH

Open

Tilt

Close

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull or push the moonroof switch lightly to the first detent and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

Moonroof

To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to the second detent, then release it. The moonroof closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing all the way, briefly move the switch in either direction.

CONTINUED

141

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：１０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４７　

Moonroof

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

142

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：１７　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４８　

INDICATOR

SENSOR

AUTO BUTTON

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.

Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

1.

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

CONTINUED

143

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：２７　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１４９　

Mirrors

Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page

145

).

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror The passenger’s outside mirror has a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position.

To tilt the passenger mirror, place the selector switch in the right position.

To turn the feature off, place the switch in the center or left position.

3.

4.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your setting.

144

Heated Mirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：３５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５０　

Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions.

Seat, except for power lumbar, and outside mirror positions, can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory 1 or Memory 2).

Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

SET BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page

143

131

).

).

MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the SET button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors are now stored.

CONTINUED

145

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：４６　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５１　

Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the SET button will cancel the storing procedure.

Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position, do this:

Not press a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjust the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

1.

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: SET, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. Shift out of Park. Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized positions. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

146

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２１：５２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５２　

Push

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 77

).

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

65

).

Parking Brake

147

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：０２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５３　

Interior Lights

Ceiling Lights

Front

DOOR ACTIVATED

Each front and rear ceiling light has a three-position switch.

Front ceiling lights: In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both front and rear ceiling lights are on all the time except when the rear ceiling light switch is in the OFF position.

148

’’ position, both front

In the ‘‘ and rear ceiling lights are off all the time.

With the front ceiling lights switch in this position, the rear ceiling light does not work, and both front and rear ceiling lights do not come on when you open any door.

Rear

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

Rear ceiling light: You can use the rear ceiling light independently. In the OFF position, the light does not come on even if the front ceiling light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ position. In the ON position, the light stays on continuously except when the front ceiling light switch is in the ‘‘

’’ position.

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：１０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５４　

In the door activated position, both front and rear ceiling lights come on when you:

Open any door.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver’s door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

If you do not open any door after unlocking the driver’s door or removing the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fade out in about 30 seconds. If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the light(s) will go off after 3
minutes.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page .96

Interior Lights

Individual Map Lights

LENSES

You can use the front ceiling lights whenever the lights are off. To turn a light on or off, push its lens.

149

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：２０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５５　

The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.

Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you;

Open any door. Unlock the driver’s door. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 96

Cargo Area Light

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a two position switch. In the OFF (right) position, the light does not come on. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights

COURTESY LIGHTS

The courtesy lights in the ceiling console come on when the light switch is in the

or the

position. You can adjust their

brightness by turning the select/ reset knob on the instrument panel.

150

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：２５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５６　

Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

DOOR LINING POCKETS

FRONT DOOR POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR

CARGO AREA COVER

CENTER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST

CENTER CONSOLE

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

GLOVE BOX

CONTINUED 151

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：３２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５７　

Interior Convenience Items

Glove Box

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

Lock

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Front Door Pockets

FRONT DOOR POCKET

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

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are closed while driving.

152

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：３８　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５８　

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Interior Convenience Items

Push

To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid. It will swing open. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

153

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：４６　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１５９　

Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

Sun Visor

Front

Console Compartment

COVER

COVER

To use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

154

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２２：５４　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６０　

Vanity Mirror

Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. It includes an armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder, a card holder and a console compartment with two separable shelves.

VANITY MIRROR

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The light comes on when you pull up the cover.

Interior Convenience Items

MASTER KEY

Close

LID

Push

BUTTON

To open the console compartment, push the button and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches.

You can lock or unlock the console compartment lid with the master key.

CONTINUED

155

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：０３　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６１　

Interior Convenience Items

LID

PEN HOLDER

COIN HOLDER

CARD HOLDER

SHELVES

You can use the inside of the lid for a pen holder, a coin holder and a card holder.

The console compartment light comes on when the parking lights are on.

The console compartment has two shelves to divide it into two levels. To store small items, you can use the upper half of the space by putting the shelves down until they latch. The front and rear shelves can be used separately.

The items on each shelves should not exceed 11 lbs (5 kg). Heavy items may damage the shelves.

When you store a large item like a briefcase, lift the shelves up to create a large space.

The maximum dimensions of the item you can store in the console compartment are: Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Height: 12.2 in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm)

156

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：１３　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６２　

Interior Convenience Items

Cargo Area Cover

HOOK

TAB

CARGO AREA COVER

Your vehicle has a cargo area cover to conceal your luggage and protect them from direct sunlight.

Do not put any items on top of the cargo area cover. They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.

The cargo area cover may be removed to give you more cargo space.

HANGER BAR

To remove it: 1.

Open the tailgate. Remove the hook from the tab on the tailgate. Make sure you use both hands to prevent the cargo area cover from falling accidentally.

2.

Lift and pull the rear edge of the cargo area cover slightly to unlock it from the hanger bars, then remove it straight out.

3.

Place the cargo area cover on the cargo area floor.

Make sure the cargo area cover is securely placed so it will not move while you are driving.

Reverse this procedure to install the cargo area cover.

157

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：１６　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６３　

158

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：２２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６４　

Features

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to the navigation system manual for more information.

. 160
............... Climate Control System . 165
.......... Dual Temperature Control . 167
.............. Climate Control Sensors Audio System ................................ . 168
Audio System (On RDX model) . 170
..... . 170
. 173
..... . 183
.................. . 186
................. ...................... . 188

To Play the AM/FM Radio Operating the CD Changer XM Satellite Radio Adjusting the Sound Setting the Clock

Audio System (On RDX with

Technology Package

model)

Interface Dial To Play the AM/FM Radio Operating the CD Changer XM Satellite Radio Adjusting the Sound

. 189
................................ .189
............................. .190
...... . 196
..... ................... .211
.217
.................. .220
....................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 221
............................ Radio Reception . 223
.................. Protecting Your Discs CD Changer Error Messages ..... . 226
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 228
. 230
Remote Audio Controls ................ ................. Radio Theft Protection . 232
. 233
Security System ............................

Cruise Control AcuraLink HomeLink Universal

............................... ......................................

Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Rearview Camera and Monitor

................................ ........ ...

. 234
. 237

. 247
. 250
. 270

159

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：２８　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６５　

Climate Control System

RDX model

RDX with Technology Package model

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

MODE INDICATOR

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

MODE INDICATOR

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

DUAL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

160

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：３９　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６６　

Climate Control System

Proper use of the climate control system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

You can adjust the temperatures of the driver’s side and the passenger’s ). side independently (see page

165

Voice Control System OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Automatic Operation The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

2.

Set the desired temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control buttons ( ▼ show in the display.

or ). The selected temperature will

▲

OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger, based on inputs from sunlight and temperature sensors (see page ). If one side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system lowers the temperature only on that side.

167

1.

Press the AUTO button. You will see AUTO on the display. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder.

When you push the passenger’s side temperature control buttons, the indicator in the DUAL button comes on and the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 165

).

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

CONTINUED

161

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２３：５１　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６７　

Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lowest limit ( ) or its highest limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in the AUTO mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.

Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Fan Control Select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons (

▲ ). The fan speed is

represented by vertical bars in the display.

▼

or

Temperature Control To adjust the desired temperature, push the temperature control buttons (

▲ ▼

or

).

Dual Button Press the DUAL button to select dual temperature control mode (see page DUAL button comes on.

). The indicator in the

165

When you press the DUAL button again (indicator turns off), both sides adjust to the driver’s side temperature.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

162

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：０１　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６８　

Climate Control System

Windshield Defroster Button This button turns the windshield defrost on and off.

When you push this button, air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. When the indicator in the button is on, the passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent through the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off. Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on and off (see page

118

).

CONTINUED

163

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：１２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１６９　

Climate Control System

Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

The mode indicator in the display changes to the current mode each time you press the button.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

When the climate control system is turned off, the temperature in the display will also turn off.

164

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：２０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７０　

Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons, two for the driver, and two for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these buttons when the indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

or

▲ ▼

Temperature Control Buttons To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then press the temperature control buttons ( side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, press the temperature control buttons ( ) on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

) on the driver’s

▲ ▼

or

Dual Temperature Control

RDX model

RDX with Technology Package model

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

CONTINUED

165

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：２５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７１　

Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as

or

Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control buttons ( or ▼

▲

).

166

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：３０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７２　

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

Climate Control Sensors

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

167

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：３７　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７３　

Audio System

Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle.

RDX model

For RDX model, see pages 170

thru

188

For RDX with Technology Package model, see page 220

189

thru

168

U.S. model is shown.

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：４２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７４　

RDX with Technology Package model

U.S. model is shown.

Audio System

169

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２４：５０　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７５　

Audio System

To Play the AM/FM Radio OnRDXmodel The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob, or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ‘‘ST’’ will be shown on the center display if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

XM Satellite Radio information is available on page

183

STEREO INDICATOR

FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

VOLUME LEVEL

SCAN INDICATOR A.SEL INDICATOR

AM BUTTON

A.SEL/RDM BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

U.S. model is shown.

PRESET BARS

170

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：０２　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７６　

Audio System

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset bars, and auto select.

−

Use the TUNE/FOLDER

TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the bar to tune to a higher frequency, and the to a lower frequency.

side of the bar to tune

side of the

If you press and hold the

side of the bar, the frequency will begin to change rapidly. It will stop when you release it.

or

−

The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it.

or

−

The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ on the center display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10
seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

−

Preset Each side of the bars (1
6) can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

−

1.

2.

3.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each side of the preset bar.

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

6), for

Pick the preset number (1
− the station you want to store. Press the left or right side of the bar, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

CONTINUED

171

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：０９　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７７　

Audio System

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset bars.

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL/RDM button. This restores the presets you originally set.

, press the

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 221

Adjusting the Sound For information, see page

186

−

If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

To activate it, press the A. SEL/ RDM button. ‘‘A. SEL’’ will flash on the center display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset bars (1

6).

−

You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset bar.

172

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：１７　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７８　

Operating the CD Changer OnRDXmodel

Normal mode

SCAN (D-SCAN) INDICATOR

RPT (D-RPT) INDICATOR

VOLUME LEVEL

Audio System

MP3/WMA mode

FOLDER NUMBER

SCAN (F-SCAN) INDICATOR

RPT (F-RPT) INDICATOR

DISC NUMBER

TRACK NUMBER

RDM INDICATOR

MP3 MODE INDICATOR

WMA MODE INDICATOR

DISC INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

RDM (F-RDM) INDICATOR

CONTINUED 173

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：２３　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１７９　

Audio System

U.S. model is shown.

CD/AUX BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

LOAD BUTTON

DISC SLOT

174

DISP/MODE BUTTON

A.SEL/RDM BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BARS

EJECT BUTTON

DISC LOAD INDICATOR

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：３５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１８０　

Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.

To load CDs or operate the CD changer, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

The disc changer can play these disc formats:

CD (CD-DA) CD-R/RW

The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

The changer can also play MP3 or WMA format (see page

177

).

Audio System

For best results when using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recording must be closed in order for the disc to be played by the CD player.

Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the CD to jam in the unit.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system. Video CDs and DVDs will not work in this unit.

CONTINUED

175

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：４５　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１８１　

Audio System

Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple discs in one operation: 1.

Press and hold the LOAD button on the changer unit until you hear a beep. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and disc load indicator turns red and starts blinking.

2.

Insert the disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display at the same time. Insert it only halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and the disc load indicator turns red again and blinks as the CD is loaded.

176

3.

When the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display again, insert the next CD in the slot.

Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, press the LOAD button again after the last CD has loaded. ‘‘DISC READ’’ appears on the center display, then the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

If you stop loading discs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for 10 seconds, stop the load operation, and begin playing the last disc loaded.

To load a single disc: 1.

Press and release the LOAD button on the changer unit. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and the disc load indicator turns red and starts blinking.

2.

Insert a disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display at the same time. Insert the disc only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see the disc indicator blinking on the center display.

Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

2009 RDX ０８／０４／１１　１８：２５：５４　３１ＳＴＫ６２０　０１８２　

To Play a CD Select the CD changer by pressing