Mirror puddle light?
2nd Gear
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I just picked up my 2019 RDX Advance model yesterday. Mine does not have puddle lights under the mirror. There is only a camera under the mirror.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
Cruisin'
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Columbus, Ohio
I just picked up my 2019 RDX Advance model yesterday. Mine does not have puddle lights under the mirror. There is only a camera under the mirror.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
An after market change to beef up the bulb will likely help. (some day)
And yea - a true puddle light like found on European cars install them on the mirrors so when you unlock the car a light shines on the ground BEFORE you open the door. This usually happens with the remote from a distance from the car, the same concept does not translate well to a door you have to touch to open. (i.e. you are already standing in the puddle when you touch the door to open it) So for Acura we are stuck with a puddle light which helps when getting out of the car and it misses...
-Stan
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From: Florida
I just picked up my 2019 RDX Advance model yesterday. Mine does not have puddle lights under the mirror. There is only a camera under the mirror.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
There is an incandescent light (yellow looking and not too bright) on the bottom of the door that comes “on” when the door is open. I guess that’s what they call the puddle light.
Racer
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The puddle lights, though advertised on the US site are only available on the Canadian models of the RDX. There have been numerous errors in the manual as well as the press releases. This is nothing new, I have seen these feature listing errors in numerous other Acura vehicles I have owned over the last 10 years. Not sure if this is a marketing dept issue, but someone is beyond lazy when putting this important information out to the public. Love the vehicles, but sadly never trust anything on "paper" with Acura.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Washington DC
the puddle lights, though advertised on the us site are only available on the canadian models of the rdx. There have been numerous errors in the manual as well as the press releases. This is nothing new, i have seen these feature listing errors in numerous other acura vehicles i have owned over the last 10 years. Not sure if this is a marketing dept issue, but someone is beyond lazy when putting this important information out to the public. Love the vehicles, but sadly never trust anything on "paper" with acura.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I just got a 2018 2.4 Elite ASpec with puddle lights under the mirrors. They activate on approach with the key in our pocket/hand. My mirrors were factory set to fold when the car locked on walk away, and vice versa when approaching. However, when washing the car yesterday with the key in my pocket, there was a lot of folding and unfolding with puddle lights going off and on and headlights flashing. Presumably I should simply keep the key in the car when washing or waxing, etc. Anyone else with this experience? I have scoured the manual with no luck.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Chicagoland
I just got a 2018 2.4 Elite ASpec with puddle lights under the mirrors. They activate on approach with the key in our pocket/hand. My mirrors were factory set to fold when the car locked on walk away, and vice versa when approaching. However, when washing the car yesterday with the key in my pocket, there was a lot of folding and unfolding with puddle lights going off and on and headlights flashing. Presumably I should simply keep the key in the car when washing or waxing, etc. Anyone else with this experience? I have scoured the manual with no luck.
I don't have mirror folding, as it is not offered in the US, but yes, if key is in my pocket while hand washing it's constantly beeping as I wash past wherever the sensors are in the doors. I now keep the key in the house or in the car while washing.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2018
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I just got a 2018 2.4 Elite ASpec with puddle lights under the mirrors. They activate on approach with the key in our pocket/hand. My mirrors were factory set to fold when the car locked on walk away, and vice versa when approaching. However, when washing the car yesterday with the key in my pocket, there was a lot of folding and unfolding with puddle lights going off and on and headlights flashing. Presumably I should simply keep the key in the car when washing or waxing, etc. Anyone else with this experience? I have scoured the manual with no luck.
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