Gauges Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2017Pages: 449, PDF Size: 10.88 MB
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 93
2Controls P. 117
Setting the Clock P. 118 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 119
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 143
Adjusting the Seats P. 162
2Features P. 185
Audio System* P. 186 Audio System Basic Operation* P. 190
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 222
2 Driving P. 255
Before Driving P. 256 Towing a Trailer P. 261
Parking Your Vehicle P. 330Multi-View Rear Camera P. 338
2Maintenance P. 343
Before Performing Maintenance P. 344 Maintenance MinderTM P. 347
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 370
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 386 Cleaning P. 387
2Handling the Unexpected P. 393
Tools P. 394 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 395
Overheating P. 418 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 420
2Information P. 429
Specifications P. 430 Identification Numbers P. 432
Emissions Testing P. 435 Warranty Coverages P. 437
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 158)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 310)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 93)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 94)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 191)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System* (P 186)
❙On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 144)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 155)
❙Heated Mirror Button (P 155)
❙Climate Control System (P 180)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button* (P 298)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P 332)
❙Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P 325)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P 135)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System 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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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 66
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 82
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .............................................. 93
Multi-Information Display .................. 94
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 418
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the od ometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also disp lays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
■Main displays
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Models without fu ll color display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET
Button
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Instrument Panel
Models with full color display
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings Average Speed
Range Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET
ButtonCompass*
OFF
* Not available on all models
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■Lower displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Models without fu ll color display
SEL/RESET Button
Outside TemperatureTrip A
Trip B
Odometer
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Models with full color display
■Odometer
SEL/RESET Button
Outside TemperatureTrip A
Trip B
Odometer
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 100, 106
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 100, 106