ignition Acura RDX 2007 User Guide

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
This indicator h
as three functions: This indicator comes on wh en you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). The l
eft or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or tu rn. 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 o ther drivers cannot see th at
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle fl ash.
This indicator c
omes on when you
set the cruise control. See page for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see p age .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
It flashes w
hen VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page for more
inf ormation on the VSA system. 1.
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Cruise Control IndicatorTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
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Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
ci rcuit. Take your vehicle to a deal er
to have it checked (see page ).This
indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
info rmation, see page .
If
this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer. 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 off 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
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Security System Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Lights On Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
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If a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display comes on (see page )
along with the SH-AWD indicator at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system.
If
this indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
SH-AWD system. Avoid rapid
accele ration, and take your vehicle to
a dealer to have it checked as soon
as possible.
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If
this indicator blinks while driving,
it indicates the differential
temperature is too high.
If this indicator blinks while driving,
you will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
Pull to the side of the road wh en it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. If
the indicator does not go out, take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked.
For more information, see page .
This monitor is displayed as the
system message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
This monitor normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. While driving, the
appropriate tire indicator will come
on, along with the low tire pressure
indicator, if a tire is extremely
underinf lated or has suddenly lost
pressure. See
forwhattodoif this
indicator comes on.
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SH-A WD Indicator
T ire Pressure Monitor
L ow Tire Pressure
Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicl e’s tires are extremely low on
pressure. This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator and the tire
pressu re monitor will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
If
this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe. If it is becau se
of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with
thecompactspare(seepage ),
and have the flat tire repaired as
soon as possible. If two or more tires
are underinflated, call a professional
towing service (see page ). For
more information, see page .
Check
the tire pressure monitor on
the multi -information display and
determinethecause(seepage ).
You
may see one or more of the low
pressu re tire positions the display
are displayed along with this
message. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
Check which tire has lost pressure
on the tire pressure monitor (see
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
for more information on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. This
indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
Most
of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicato rs
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicato r, VSA system indicato r, etc. Your
vehicle has a door and tailgate
open monitor on the information
display. If any door(s) or the tailgate
is not closed tightly, the appropriate
light/lights will come on to reminds
you to close the tailgate or the
door(s).
The door and tailgate open monitor
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
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Maintenance Minder
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Washer Level IndicatorDoor and T ailgate Open Monitor
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When the turbo charger is activated,
this meter shows the boost pressure.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
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Fuel Gauge
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SELECT/RESET
KNOB
SPEEDOMETER
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
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FUEL GAUGEFUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TURBO BOOST METER
TURBO BOOST METER MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
TACHOMETER
TACHOMETER
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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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
ch ange 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 different distances.
For inf ormation about multi-
inf ormation display, see page .
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed. To change the display, push the
Select/Reset knob on the instrument
panel repeatedly until the desired
inf ormation appears. The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. Some
inf ormation helps your saf ety driving.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise
from the ‘‘C (Cold)’’ mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may rise to near
the ‘‘H (Hot)’’ mark of the gauge. If
it re aches the ‘‘H’’ mark, pull safely
to the side of the road. See page for instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s coolant
system. The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free
driving. Refer to page for
more information. If
your fuel fill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
messa ge appears on the information
display after you start the engine.
For more information, see page .
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Ý To change the display, press the
SEL/RESET button or INFO ( /
)buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until the desired
information appears (see page ).
You can also change the display by
pressing the Select/Reset knob in
the instrument panel.
The
multi -information display in the
instrument panel displays various
inform ation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs for continued trouble-free
driving.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-info rmation display. When you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay. Wh
en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
cu stomize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).
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BUTTON
INFO BUTTONS
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