Blind spot Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 65)
CanadaU.S.
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
with Intelligent Control
System Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 93)/Multi-Informa
tion Display (P 94)/System Indicators (P 66)
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Amber)
Temperature
Gauge
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Blind spot information
(BSI) System Indicator*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS) Indicator*/CRUISE
CONTROL Indicator*
Multi-Information Display
(M (Sequential Shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator
Models without
full color display
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
Indicator*/ CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*

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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Blind spot
information (BSI)
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Stays on while BS I is turned off.
—
●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of
sensor.●Comes on while driving - Remove
the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.
2 Blind spot information (BSI)
System* P. 311
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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■Customization flow
Press the / button.
VEHICLE SETTINGS
METER SETUP
DRIVING POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SETUP
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SELECTION
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
MEMORY POSITION LINK
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
DOOR LOCK MODE
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
AUTO DOOR LOCK
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM SETUP*BLIND SPOT INFOSEL/RESET
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■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
DRIVER
ASSIST
SYSTEM
SETUP
*
BLIND SPOT INFOChanges the setting for the blind spot information.AUDIBLE AND VISUAL
ALERT*1/VISUAL ALERT /OFF
METER
SETUP LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the displayed language. ENGLISH
*1/Francais /Español
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A,
average speed A, and
elapsed time A. WITH REFUEL/
IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET
*1
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING Changes the setting of ho
w to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B. WITH REFUEL/
IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET*1
DRIVING
POSITION
SETUP
MEMORY POSITION LINKChanges the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.ON*1/ OFF
* Not available on all models

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■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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■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
* Not available on all models

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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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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 374
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving
Blind spot informa tion (BSI) System*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehicles approach ing from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few se conds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.
■How the system works
1 Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over
reliance on BSI may re sult in a collision.
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
•The BSI alert indicator may not come on due to
obstruction (splashes, et c.) even without the BLIND
SPOT NOT AVAILABLE/Blind Spot Info Not
Available multi-information display appearing.
•The BSI alert indicator may come on even with the
message appearing.
3WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system wh en changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
Radar sensors detect a
vehicle in the alert zone
when your vehicle is
moving forward at
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h). Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m) Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners
Alert Zone
A
B
C
* Not available on all models

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■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
The BSI alert indicator may not come on under the
following conditions:
•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.
•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
•The speed difference betw een your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).
•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
•A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.
The system does not operate when in
( R.
You can change the setting for BSI. 2 Customized Features P. 100, 106
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI al ert indicators to come on.
Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the ale rt zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times. Comes On
Blinks
BSI Alert Indicator
* Not available on all models