Collision Acura RDX 2017 User Guide

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system , the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the mu lti-information display.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time , or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
Models with
full color
displayModels
without full
color display

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact an Acur a dealer. For U.S. vehicles, Acura Client
Service at 1-800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Service at
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuChild Safety uProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unatte nded, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1 Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, y our vehicle warning came
with a label on the dashboard (U.S. models) and has
labels on the front visors. Pl ease read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
2 Safety Labels P. 63
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate the
CMBSTM. A multi-information display
message appears for five seconds.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBSTM.
●Stays on constantly without the
CMBSTM off - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 322
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on when the CMBSTM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
●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.
2Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 322
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high. Us e the climate control
system to cool down the camera. The
system activates wh en the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
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. 322
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 284
●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. 284
●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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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the / button.
Vehicle Settings
Meter Setup
Keyless Access Setup
Lighting Setup
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Language Selection
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Keyless Access Light Flash
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Auto Light Sensitivity
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
Remote Start System On/Off*
Driver Assist System Setup*ACC Display Speed Unit*ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*Forward Collision Warning Distance*
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*
Blind Spot Info*
SEL/RESET
Turn by Turn Display*
Driving Position SetupMemory Position LinkSEL/RESET
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driver Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision
Warning Distance*Changes at which distance CMBSTM alerts.Long/Normal*1/Short
ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep*Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicl e goes out of the ACC range.On/Off*1
ACC Display Speed Unit*Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi-
information display.mph*1/km/h (U.S.)
mph /km/h*1 (Canada)
Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend Beep*Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.On/Off*1
Blind Spot Info*Changes the setting for th e blind spot information.Audible And Visual
Alert*1/Visual Alert /Off
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 256
Towing a Trailer ................................ 261
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 266
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 268
Precautions While Driving................. 273
Automatic Transmission ................... 274
Shifting ............................................ 275
Cruise Control
*................................ 279
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 282
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 284
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...... 297Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*..... 301 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 309
Blind spot information (BSI) System
*.... 311All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System*..................................................... 314Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 314Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 316
Braking Brake System ................................... 318
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 320
Brake Assist System.......................... 321 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 322
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 330
Parking Sensor System
*................... 331
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 335
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 338
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 339
How to Refuel ................................. 340
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 341
Accessories and Modifications ........ 342
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of thes e conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up du e to heavy cargo in the cargo space or
rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC Conditions and Limitations1ACC Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the Collision
Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 322
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 282
* Not available on all models