vent Acura RDX 2018 User Guide

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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. 65
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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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small Children
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weig ht or height limit for the seat, and the
infant is at least one year old.
■Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. Make sure that th ere is no contact between the child seat
and the seat in front of it.
It can also interfere with pr oper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag
system.
2 Airbags P. 39
If this occurs, we recommend that you insta ll the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far fo rward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a sm aller rear-facing child seat.
■Protecting Infants1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat
installed in a rear seating position:
The weight sensor in the fr ont seat may not correctly
detect the actual weight of the occupant.
3WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:On the left: Models without full color display On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes
off if the parking brake has been
released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2 What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 424
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 424
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with a
system related to braking other than
the conventional brake system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.U.S.
Canada

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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. 324
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 286
●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. 286
●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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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the
keyless access system to lock and unlock the
doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 139
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 272
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver’s door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger’s doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is
inside the vehicle, and any door or the tailgate is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all of the
other doors and tail gate lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
remaining doors a nd the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
LockUnlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the ke y with you when locking a
door from the outside.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lo ck switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
■Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may come down accidentally by its own
weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wi nd may cause the tailgate to close.
■Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the gate.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
When you are storing or pi cking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME/Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This
is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED/When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are
unlocked.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
HOLD
HOLD
Power
Tailgate
Button

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when selecting the ACCESSORY mode with the
ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, remote transmitt er or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
( P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.