2008 Acura RDX Time

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.When you reset Trip A, AVG.
FUEL A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, AVG.
FUEL B is reset.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
ref lection f rom the road surf ace,
engine heat, and the exhaust f rom
surrounding traf f ic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’. You can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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This shows the outside temperature
in Fahrenheit (U.S. models), or in
Centigrade (Canadian models).
You can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
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Odometer
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature Display
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This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel remaining
in the f uel tank. This distance is
estimated f rom the f uel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traf f ic, etc.
This shows the time passed traveled
since you last reset it. When you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or liter/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.
When you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset.
This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) f or Canadian models.
When the battery is disconnected, or
you ref uel, RANGE is also reset.
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
This shows your current f uel
mileage.
When you turn of f the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset.
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
You can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page).
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RANGE
EL A PSED T IME
AVG. FUEL A/B
A VG. SPEED
Maintenance Minder
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L /100km (Canadian models)
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The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go of f until the problem(s)
is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on f or the
first time.
Most of the messages are displayed
f or about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.
To cancel the message(s) bef ore 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO
( / ) button on the steering wheel. Even if you press the INFO ( / )
button, some messages stay on or
come on again at regular intervals
until the problem is corrected.
You can see the message(s) again by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly if the system message
indicator remains lit on the
instrument panel.
FASTEN SEAT BELT
FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
Door and Tailgate Open
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SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
Press the INFO ( / ) button
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Customize Setup
Description
Customize Menu
Customize Entry Customize Group Page
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
3°C 0°C 3°C
ON
OFF
IGN RESET
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B RESET
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPEED
OFF
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading
above or below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel
economy to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior
lights stay on after you close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior
lights stay on after you close the driver’s
door.
Changes when the system automatically
locks the doors.
LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
AUTO DOOR LOCK
CHG SETTING
(P.84)
MET ER SET UP
(P.86)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.95)
DOOR SETUP
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: Default setting
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Customize Setup
Customize Menu
Customize Entry Customize Group Description Page
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
DRIVER’S DOOR
WITH SHIFT TO P
ALL DOORS WITH
SHIFT TO P
DRIVER’S DOOR
WITH IGN OFF
ALL DOORS WITH
IGN OFF
OFF
SET
EXIT
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
CHG SETTING
(P.84)
DEFAULT ALL DOOR SETUP
(P.100)
Changes which doors unlock with the
remote transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you
press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A
beeper will also sound when you press
the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds)
for the doors to relock and the security
system to set after you unlock but do not
open the door.
Changes when the system automatically
unlock the driver’s/all of the doors.
Returns all settings to the factory default. 103
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: Default setting
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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize:
METER SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SETUP
While CHG SETTING in the
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown in
the multi-information display, press
the SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to METER SETUP in the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP.
Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as
shownonthenextpage.Pressthe
INFO ( / ) button, until you see
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
If DEFAULT ALL is not set, you will
see the above display for several
seconds, then the screen goes back
to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. Repeat the
procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.
If you want to cancel DEFAULT
ALL, select EXIT, then press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.Change Settings
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Here are the f our custom settings
forthemetersetup:LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET
with REFUEL
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION
While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button.
Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
Meter Setup
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: Press the SEL/ RESET button or
the Select/Reset
knob Seepage87
Seepage89
Seepage91
Seepage93
: Press the INFO
( / ) button or
rotate the Select/
Reset knob
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screen changes as shown above. The
highlighted number is the current
setting above or below the outside
temperature. Press the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly until the
number you want appears, then
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
If you sometimes f ind that the
temperature reading is a f ew
degrees above or below the actual
temperature, you can adjust it by
f ollowing these instructions:
While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO ( / ) button until
you see the above display.
CONT INUED
A djust Outside T emp. Display
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Canada
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