Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2018Pages: 453, PDF Size: 20.13 MB
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SEL/RESET
Maintenance Info.
Default All
Exit
Door SetupKey And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Unlock
Auto Door Lock
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
SEL/RESET
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power Tailgate SetupSEL/RESET
Keyless Open Mode 
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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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*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
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. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, 
average fuel economy B, av
erage speed B, and elapsed 
time B. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset*1
Turn by Turn Display*Selects whether the turn-b y-turn display comes on 
during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving 
Position 
Setup
Memory Position LinkChanges the driver’s seat position to a stored 
setting.On*1/ Off
Keyless 
Access 
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the 
driver’s door handle and tailgate handle. When you 
press the tailgate release button, if you chose 
Driver 
Door Only , only tailgate is unlatched.
If you chose  All Doors, tailgate is unlatched and all 
doors are unlocked. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light 
Flash Causes some exterior li
ghts to flash when you 
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to so
und when you unlock/lock 
the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
Lighting 
Setup
Interior Light Dimming 
TimeChanges the length of time  the interior lights stay on 
after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off 
TimerChanges the length of time  the exterior lights stay 
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/ 0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for th e headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low /Min
* Not available on all models 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift 
From P /Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically unlock.
All Doors When Driver’s 
Door Opens*1/All Doors 
When Shifted To Park /All 
Doors When Ignition 
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock 
on the first operation of  the remote or built-in key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer 
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/Off
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and 
the security system to set after you unlock the 
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power 
Tailgate 
Setup Power Open By Outer 
Handle
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by 
tailgate outer handle. On (Power/Manual)
*1/
Off 
(Manual Only)
Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting
 for when the power 
tailgate opens. Anytime
*1/
When Unlocked
Maintenance 
Info.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you 
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as 
default. Cancel
/Set 
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■Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “TRIP A” RESET TIMING /”Trip A” Reset Timing  setting 
to  WITH REFUEL /When Refueled  are shown below. The default setting for  “TRIP 
A” RESET TIMING/ ”Trip A” Reset Timing  is MANUALLY RESET/Manually 
Reset .
1.Press   /   button to select  VEHICLE 
SETTINGS /Vehicle Settings , then press 
the  SEL/RESET  button. 
2. Press the   /   button until  METER 
SETUP/ Meter Setup  appears on the 
display.
3. Press the SEL/RESET  button.
u LANGUAGE SELECTION /Language 
Selection  appears first in the display.
*1 : Models without full color display
*2 : Models with full color display
All models
*1 *2
*1*2 
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4. Press the   /   button until  “TRIP 
A”RESET TIMING /”Trip A” Reset Timing  
appears on the display, then press the  SEL/
RESET  button.
u The display swit ches to the 
customization setup screen, where you 
can select  WITH REFUEL /When 
Refueled,  IGN OFF/IGN Off , 
MANUALLY RESET/ Manually Reset, 
or  EXIT /Exit .
5. Press the   /   button and select  WITH 
REFUEL /When Refueled , then press the 
SEL/RESET  button.
u The WITH REFUEL /When Refueled  
setup screen appears, then the display 
returns to the customization menu 
screen.
6. Press the   /   button until  EXIT/Exit  
appears on the display, then press the  SEL/
RESET  button.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the 
normal screen.
*1 : Models without full color display
*2 : Models with full color display
*1 *2
*1*2
*1*2 
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 121
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 124Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 125
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 130Childproof Door Locks ..................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 132
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 133
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 139
Security System Alarm ...................... 139
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 142Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 145Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 146
Turn Signals ..................................... 149
Light Switches.................................. 149
Fog Lights
*...................................... 152
Daytime Running Lights ................... 152
Wipers and Washers ........................ 153
Brightness Control ........................... 156
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 157Driving Position Memory System ...... 158 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 160
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 161
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 162
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 164
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Convenience Items .............. 173
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 182
Synchronized Mode ......................... 184
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....185
* Not available on all models