Acura RDX 2018 Manual Online
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: RDX, Model: Acura RDX 2018Pages: 453, PDF Size: 20.13 MB
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lane Departure 
Warning (LDW) 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you change the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with 
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly  - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system 
shuts itself off.●Stays on  - The temperature inside the 
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down 
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature 
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 284
●Stays on  - The area around the camera is 
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle 
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft 
cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the 
indicator and message come back on after 
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 284
Models with LDW
* Not available on all models 
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Adaptive Cruise 
Control (
ACC) 
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 
ACC.
●Comes on while driving  - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Adaptive Cruise 
Control (
ACC) 
Indicator (Green)*
●Comes on when you press the  MAIN 
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 286—
Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
(LKAS ) 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 
the LKAS.
●Stays on constantly  - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
( LKAS ) Indicator 
(Green)
*
●Comes on when you press the  MAIN 
button.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* 
P. 303—
* Not available on all models 
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision 
Mitigation 
Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you change the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate the 
CMBSTM. A multi-information display 
message appears for five seconds.
●Comes on if there is a problem with 
the CMBSTM.
●Stays on constantly without the 
CMBSTM off  - Have your vehicle checked by 
a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM)* P. 324
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models 
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision 
Mitigation 
Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) 
Indicator
●Comes on when the CMBSTM system 
shuts itself off.●Stays on  - The area around the camera is 
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle 
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft 
cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 284
●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.
2Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM)* P. 324
●Stays on  - The temperature inside the 
camera is too high. Us e the climate control 
system to cool down the camera. The 
system activates wh en the temperature 
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 284
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models 
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Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the  multi-information display. Press the   /    (information) button to see the message again 
with the system me ssage indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models without full color display  On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is 
not installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message  P. 423
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●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 364
●Appears while you are customizing the 
settings and the shift lever is moved out of 
(P.2Customized Features  P. 102, 108
●Appears when the transmission fluid 
temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine 
idle until the message disappears.
Canadian models 
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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is 
due soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW /
Maintenance Due Soon  and SERVICE PAST 
DUE /Maintenance Past Due  follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the 
Multi-Information Display  P. 350
●Appears when the engine coolant 
temperature gets abnormally high.
2Overheating  P. 420
●Appears when there is a problem with the 
power tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
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U.S.U.S.
Canada 
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*1:On the left: Models without full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starting 
system.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button for 15 
seconds while depressing the brake pedal 
and manually start the engine. 
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
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●Appears after you unlock and open the 
driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 270
●Appears three seconds after the  TO START 
ENGINE/ To Start Engine  message appears.
2Starting the Engine  P. 270
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after 
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP  button.
U.S.U.S.
Canada 
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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the  ENGINE START/
STOP  button to turn the engine off without 
the shift lever in 
(P.
●Press the  ENGINE START/STOP button twice 
after moving the shift lever to 
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY.
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●Appears after the driver’s door is opened 
when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the  ENGINE START/STOP button twice 
with your foot off the brake pedal to change 
the power mode to  VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the 
power mode in ON without the keyless access 
remote inside the vehicle.●The message goes off when you bring the 
keyless access remote back inside the vehicle, 
and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder  P. 148 
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*1:On the left: Models without full color display 
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the keyless access remote 
battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery  P. 386
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery 
is too weak to start the engine or the key is 
not with you when starting the engine. A 
beeper sounds six times.2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak P. 415 
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Message*1ConditionExplanation
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●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.
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●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.