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[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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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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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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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Low Tire 
Pressure/TPMS 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any 
of the tires becomes significantly 
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and 
then stays on if there is a problem 
with the TPMS, or when a compact 
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving  - Stop in a 
safe place, check tire pressures, and 
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the 
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, 
get your regular tire repaired or 
replaced and put back on your vehicle 
as soon as you can.
Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when 
you operate the turn signal lever.
●If you press the hazard warning 
button, both indicators and all turn 
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly  - 
A turn signal light bulb has blown. 
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal Light/Parking 
Light/Daytime Running Light 
and Front Side Marker Light 
Bulbs  P. 365——
High Beam 
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.——— 
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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
—
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not 
completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the message appears 
if any door or the tailgate is opened while 
driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are 
closed.
—
—
●Appears when there is a problem with the 
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam 
headlights may not be on. When conditions 
allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 
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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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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the do ors. The driver side switches can be used to open and 
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed 
in, indicator off) to open and close th e windows from anywhere other than the 
driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when 
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch  down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it will  stop closing and reverse 
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch 
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch 
in the front of the ceiling to  open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt:  Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is  covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers, 
are clear of the moonroof.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
Close
Tilt 
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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box  with the built-in key.
■Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To 
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down 
in the glove box.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.
Glove BoxTo Lock
Shelf Tab 
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Controls
■Front Seat Heaters*
If the power mode is in ON: The  HI setting 
heats the seats faster than the  LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on 
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press 
the switch on the opposite side to turn 
the heater off. The indicator will be off. 
When a comfortable temperature is 
reached, select  LO to keep the seat 
warm.
■Seat Heaters and Ventilation1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in  LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO  setting, the heater runs continuously and 
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models 
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Controls
■Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater  - The HI setting heats the seats 
faster than the  LO setting.
Seat ventilation  - The HI setting ventilates 
the seats faster than the  LO setting.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation 
button:
Once - The  HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The  MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The  LO setting
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached 
while using the s eat heaters in HI, select  MID 
or  LO  to keep the seat warm.
1Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation 
even in  LO when the engine is OFF. Under such 
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making 
the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models