2023 ACURA RDX Owners Manual

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Driving
Surround View Camera System*
Is a four camera system that views areas commonly known as “blind spots” from
different angles, then displa ys the images on the audio/information screen. This
system can be used to:
• Check for obstacles wh en you are moving in
(R.
2Using the Surround View Camera System P. 571
•Check the right and left sides of the vehi cle while crossing at intersections with
poor visibility (obstructed view, etc.).
2 Checking from the front wide view at intersections P. 573
•Check for obstacles in front of the vehicle when parking or maneuvering in
confined areas.
2 Checking the sides of your vehicle P. 573
1Surround View Camera System*
3WARNING
Failure to visually assess the area around
the vehicle (directly or by use of the
mirrors) may result in a crash causing
serious injury or death.
The areas shown in the surround view
camera system display are limited. The
display may not show all pedestrians or
other objects around your vehicle.
Do not solely rely only on the surround
view camera system display to assess
whether it is safe to move your vehicle.
3WARNING
Failure to pay proper attention to your
surroundings while driving may result in a
crash causing serious injury or death.
To help mitigate the ch ances of a collision,
only look at the surround view camera
system display when it is safe to do so.
* Not available on all models
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Displaying an Image From the Surround View
Cameras
■For frontal views:
Press the CAMERA button when the vehicle is
stationary or moving at 12 mph (20 km/h) or
slower. Press the butto n again to switch
camera views.
■For rear reviews:
Change the gear position to
(R when the
vehicle is stationary. Press the CAMERA
button to switch to rear view mode.
You can customize the display setting.
2 Customized Features P. 359
1Surround View Camera System*
The surround view ca mera system does not eliminate
all blind spots. The system is for your convenience
only.
Always keep the camera le nses clean and free from
debris.
If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer or use
a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of
debris. 2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 206
CAMERA
Button
1 Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
The navigation system is disabled when the gear
position is in
(R.
Pressing the (home) or (back) button while
the surround view camera syst em screen is displayed
cancels the front view sc reen of the surround view
camera system.
If you press the CAMERA button while the vehicle
speed is more than 16 mph (25 km/h), the standby
screen appears.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20
km/h), the screen switches to a surround view camera
system image.
* Not available on all models
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■Camera Locations and Images
Ground View
An overhead view created by the
combination of images captured
by four cameras.
Front
Ground View
Side View
+
Ground View Front
Wide View
Sideview Camera
(Passenger side)Sideview Camera
(Driver side)
The unique surround view camera lenses make distances appear
differently than they actually
are - objects seen on the audio/
information screen may appear closer or further away, and may be
distorted. This becomes more apparent the further away an object is
from your vehicle. Rear
Ground
View
Rear
Wide
View
Press the CAMERA
button.
Rearview Camera
Front-view Camera
Side View
Audio/
Information
Screen
Click the ground
view icon.
Ground View Icon
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Following can be displayed when the system is on.
Guidelines : Help you to get a sense of a distan ce between your vehicle and the rear
surroundings. The distance may appear di fferently than the actual distance.
Projection lines : Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the current
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances i ndicated by the guidelines
and camera views on the display may differ from the
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the
vehicle height, road condi tions, and other factors.
The guidelines should be us ed as a reference only.
The guidelines can be turn ed on and off using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 359
If you turn the guidelines off, they remain off until
you turn them back on.
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■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is
changed to
(R.
■Using the Surround View Camera System1 Using the Surround View Camera System
The ground view can be displayed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system
when the door mirrors are folded.
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 10
inches (25 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
appear in
black.
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guidelines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate
39 inches
(1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
39 inches
(1 m)
Ground View Icon
Click the ground
view icon.
1 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When changing the gear position from/to
(R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
audio/information screen and a rear view image.
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■Checking for the sides of your vehicle
You can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for the
system. Pressing the CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 12 mph
(20 km/h) changes the image as follows.1 Checking for the sides of your vehicle
If the vehicle speed exce eds 16 mph (25 km/h) while
the front or side view im age from the multi-view
camera is displayed, the screen automatically
switches to the audio/information screen.
0 mph (0 km/h)
Down Up Camera Screen
Audio/Information
Screen
16 mph (25 km/h)
Front Ground View
Front Wide View
Audio/Information Screen
Approximate distance
the reference line
indicates. Press the CAMERA
button.
approx. 3 feet (1 m) Blind spots appear
in black.
Click the ground
view icon. Ground View Icon
Side View + Ground View Side View
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■Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view screen is useful when you need to check for vehicles crossing
from either direction at an inte rsection with poor visibility.
■Checking the sides of your vehicle
The side view screens are co nvenient when you pull over at a curb or tollbooth, or
slowly pass by oncoming vehicles on a narrow road.
1 Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view image is a wide-angled view. The
displayed image will be larg ely distorted, and objects
may appear closer or more distant than they actually
are.
The angle provided
by the front wide
view screen is 180
degrees. Front Wide View Screen
When the vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h),
press the CAMERA button and touch the ground
view icon. Ground View Icon
1
Checking the sides of your vehicle
When the door mirrors are folded, the side views
cannot be displayed.
12 inches
(30 cm) Approximate distance
the projection lines
indicate is 12 inches
(30 cm) from the
vehicle.
Side Views
The images from the side cameras.
12 inches
(30 cm)
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The system may not work properly under the following conditions.
■Surround View Camera System Limitations
ConditionsSolutions
The images may not
appear clearly when:●You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.
●Camera temperatures are high.●A sudden change between lig ht and dark such as an
entrance or exit of a tunnel.
●You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)
Do not use the surround view camera system but rely
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow
the system to work properly.
●A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or
debris.
●A camera lens is scratched.
Clean rear camera lenses with the rearview camera
washer or a soft cloth mois turized with water, mild
detergent or glass cleaner.
2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 206
The audio/information screen is dirty.Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.
A camera angle is
altered.A camera or the area around the camera has been
severely impacted.Do not use the surround view camera system and
contact a dealer.
An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.
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