2018 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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*1:On the left: Models without full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 386
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery
is too weak to start the engine or the key is
not with you when starting the engine. A
beeper sounds six times.2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 415

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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
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●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not
completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the message appears
if any door or the tailgate is opened while
driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are
closed.
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●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam
headlights may not be on. When conditions
allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.●Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.
Models with parking sensor system

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with a
vehicle in front of you.●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 324
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 286
●Appears when ACC has been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/ACCEL
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 286
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.
Models with ACC
* Not available on all models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access
remote.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 272
Models with two-way keyless access remote
* Not available on all models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. The beeper sounds simultaneously.
●Beeps and a warning display alert you that the vehicle is
drifting out of a detected lane.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
●Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
Models with LKAS

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.
●The LKAS and ACC have been automatically canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button and MAIN button can resume the
system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 284
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 286
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 303
●Appears when the area around the camera is blocked by
dirt, mud, etc. Stop your ve hicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
Models with LKAS
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 420