Acura RDX 2018 Manual PDF
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2018Pages: 453, PDF Size: 20.13 MB
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Charging System 
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power 
mode to ON, and goes off when the 
engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not 
charging.
●Comes on while driving  - Turn 
off the climate control system and 
rear defogger in order to reduce 
electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System 
Indicator Comes On  P. 422
Shift Lever 
Position 
Indicator●Indicates current shift lever position.2Shifting P. 277——
Transmission 
Indicator
●Blinks if the transmission system has a 
problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid 
sudden starts and acceleration 
and have the vehicle checked by a 
dealer immediately.
M (sequential 
shift mode) 
Indicator/Gear 
Position 
Indicator●Comes on when the manual 
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode  P. 279——
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Seat Belt 
Reminder 
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if 
you are not wearing a seat belt when 
you set the power mode to ON.
●If the front passenger is not wearing a 
seat belt, the indicator comes on 
about a few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or the 
front passenger has not fastened a 
seat belt. The beeper sounds and the 
indicator blinks at regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the 
indicator goes off when you and 
the front passenger fasten their 
seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front 
passenger has fastened the 
seat belt  - A detection error may 
have occurred in the sensor. Have 
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder  P. 32
Low Fuel 
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is 
running low (approximately 2.5 U.S. 
gal./9.2 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the 
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as 
soon as possible.
●Blinks  - Have the vehicle checked 
by a dealer.
Anti-lock Brake 
System ( ABS) 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you 
set the power mode to ON, then goes 
off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there 
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly  - Have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer. With 
this indicator on, your vehicle still 
has normal braking ability but no 
anti-lock function.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 322 
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Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of 
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all  - Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
All-Wheel Drive 
( AWD ) with 
Intelligent 
Control System 
Indicator
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●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 
the  AWD  with intelligent control 
system.
●Blinks when the  AWD with 
intelligent control system is 
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly  - the engine 
drives only the front wheels in this 
state. Have the vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
●Blinks while driving  - the engine 
drives only the front wheels in this 
state. Stop in a safe place, shift to 
(P, 
and idle the engine until the indicator 
goes off. If the indicator does not 
stop blinking, take your vehicle to a 
dealer.
2 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with 
Intelligent Control System* 
P. 316
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* Not available on all models 
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Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA ®) 
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, then 
goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with 
the VSA® system or hill start assist 
system.
●Stays on constantly  - Have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), 
aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System  P. 311
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) 
OFF  Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, then 
goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate 
VSA ®.
2 VSA ® On and Off  P. 312—— 
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Door and 
Tailgate Open 
Indicator
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●Comes on for a few seconds if you 
set the power mode to ON, then 
goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the tailgate 
is not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator 
comes on if any door or the tailgate 
is opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the 
tailgate are closed.
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Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System 
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power 
mode to ON, and go es off when the 
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with 
the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all  - Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering 
(EPS) System Indicator Comes 
On  P. 424
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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. 367——
High Beam 
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.——— 
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Lights On 
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light 
switch is on, or in  AUTO when the 
exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds 
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Light 
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.———
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.
●Blinks  - You cannot start the engine. 
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK), then select the ON mode 
again.
●Repeatedly blinks  - The system may 
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or 
add other devices to it. Electrical 
problems can occur.
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Security System 
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the security system 
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 139——
System 
Message 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when 
a problem is detected. A system 
message on the multi-information 
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the 
 /   (information) button to see 
the message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in 
this chapter when a system message 
appears on the multi-information 
display. Take the appropriate action for 
the message.
●The multi-information display does not 
return to the normal screen unless the 
warning is canceled, or the   /   
button is pressed.
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CRUISE MAIN  
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the 
CRUISE  button.
2Cruise Control * P. 281——
CRUISE 
CONTROL  
Indicator
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●Comes on if you have set a speed 
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 281——
Keyless Access 
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you change the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is 
detected in the keyless access 
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
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Blind spot 
information (BSI) 
System 
Indicator
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●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.
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●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. 313
●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