2007 Acura RDX instrument panel

CONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
RDX model
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORFOG LIGHT INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.69)DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
(P.71) (P.70)
(P.72)
(P.71)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.70)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.67) (P.71)
(P.65,
393)
(P.66, 393)
(P.65, 394) (P.70)
(P.20, 65) (P.73, 309)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P.68,
396)
(P.33, 66)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.33, 67)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)
(P.73, 310)
(P.67, 307)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
RDX with Technology Package model
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORFOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.69)
(P.71)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.70
) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
( P. 69)
(P.71)
(P.71)
(P.67)
(P.65, 393)
(P.66, 393)
(P.65, 394) (P.73, 309)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P.33, 66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.33, 67)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)
(P.67, 307) (P.20, 65) (P.68,
396)
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The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beep er stops, the indicator stops
fl ashing but remains on. If
your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
If
either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘OIL PRESSURE
LOW’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
For
more information, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). This
indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
wh en it is safe, shift to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
If
this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page . This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a poten tial problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automa tic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator A/T Temperature
IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S.
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This indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
). If
it remains on after you have
fully released the parking brake
while the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).The
brake system indicator (amber)
norm ally comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. If the indicator
is still on or comes on again after the
engine starts, there is a problem in
the brake system including the
electric vacuum pump. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
by your dealer. For more information,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) Brake System Indicator (Amber)
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Thisindicatorisi nthefuelgauge.It
comesonasareminderthatyou
mustrefuelsoon.Whentheindicator
comeson,th ereisabout2.0USgal
(7.6
)o ffuelrem aininginthetank
beforeth ereadingreachesE.There
isasmallreserveoffuelremaining
inth etankwhenthereadingdoes
reachE. You
will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Fuel Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
This indicator h
as three functions: This indicator comes on wh en you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). The l
eft or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or tu rn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since o ther drivers cannot see th at
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle fl ash.
This indicator c
omes on when you
set the cruise control. See page for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see p age .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
It flashes w
hen VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page for more
inf ormation on the VSA system. 1.
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VSA A ctivation Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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