2019 Acura RDX Transmission

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Super
Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM
( SH-AWD ®)
Indicator
*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD ® system.
●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place, put the transmission into
(P, and
idle the engine until th e indicator goes off.
If the indicator does not stop blinking,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®)* P. 437
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due
Now and Maintenance Past Due
follow.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
2 Switching the Display P. 129
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
●Appears when there is a ri sk that the vehicle will
move unexpectedly after you have stopped due to a
malfunction with the vehicle.●While the vehicle is stoppe d, apply the parking brake.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON again
and the vehicle is able to run.
2Starting the Engine P. 411
●Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
●Appears if you open the bonnet while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the
transmission into
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 411
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.• The message will disappear after six seconds or when
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears if you try to start the engine when the
transmission is in
(N and the parking brake is
disengaged.
●Put the transmission into (P, then start the engine in
the normal procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 411
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you put the transmission into
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicl e comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
•Appears if the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s seat
belt is unfastened, as ther e is a possibility that the
vehicle may roll.• When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or
exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into
(P before
releasing the brake pedal.
2 Shift Operation P. 420
●Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.●Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
• Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
• Appears if you depress the accelerator pedal when
the transmission is in
(N.
•Release the accelerator pedal. After that, depress the
brake pedal and change the transmission position.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to a gear
other than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 422
• Appears for a few seconds if you have not pressed
the
(N button long enough to initiate Neutral-Hold
mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 422
• Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Appears when you change the gear position after
(P has been automatically selected with the driver’s
door open, the driver’s se at belt unfastened, then
the brake pedal is released.
• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 420
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
while your vehicle is au tomatically stopped by ACC
with LSF.●ACC with LSF has been au tomatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 455
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or SET/– button
while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 455
●Appears when the transmi ssion is put into any
position other than
(D or (S while ACC with LSF is
in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been au tomatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 455
●Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the
transmission is in any position other than
(D or (S.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 455
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Openi ng/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailg ate button on the driver’s door, pressing
the outer handle on the tailgate, or by using a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/c losed when the transmission is in
(P.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
* Not available on all models
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