2012 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 174

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. ● 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. Airflow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. When the climate control system is turned off, the temperature in the display will also turn off. 168