2008 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

The 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
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGINGSYSTEM 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 CONTROL INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.66)
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
(P.63,381)
(P.63,381) (P.63)(P.63,382) (P.67)
(P.69,307)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
(P.65,385)
(P.67)
(P.67)
(P.31,63)
(P.65,383)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31,64)
(P.68) SUPER HANDLING-ALL
WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD)
INDICATOR
(P.64,305) (P.19,62)
(P.70)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.68)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission f luid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e, shif t to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, and the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘OIL PRESSURE
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). 382
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A/T Temperature
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
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 of f . You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew 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 this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
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Canada
U.S.
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This indicator has two f unctions:The brake system indicator (amber)
normally comes on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. If the indicator
is still on or comes on again af ter 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 inf ormation,
see page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page ). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Brake System Indicator (Amber)
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U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada
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This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 2.5 US gal
(9.5
) of f uel remaining in the tank
bef ore the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of f uel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
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L ow Fuel Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
This indicator has three f unctions: This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. 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 other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation 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. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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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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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display(seepage ).Takeyour
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator L ights On Indicator
Fog L ight IndicatorSuper Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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