fuel Acura RDX 2019 User Guide

130
uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Move the right selector wheel to the right or left to switch between trip computer A
and trip computer B.
■Trip meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset the trip meter, display it, pr ess and hold the right selector wheel.
u The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
■Trip Computer
Trip Computer A Trip Meter
Range Average Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 130 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

Continued131
uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Average fuel economy (Avg. Fuel)
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
■Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
■Range
Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
1 Average fuel economy (Avg. Fuel)
You can change when the average fuel economy is
reset.
2 Customized Features P. 332
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 131 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

146
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 173
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•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, dust and sand.
•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 remote transmitter 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
* P. 413
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
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 146 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

149
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Access Re mote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 149 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

150
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and open the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches
(80 cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
outer handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the DOOR button is pressed, the interior light
comes on when you unlock the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 219
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 150 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

Continued151
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front or
rear
* door, or press the door lock button on
the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors, fuel fill door, and
tailgate lock; and the security system
sets.
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within
range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip a door handle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may no t respond by locking or
unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 151 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
154
Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door or rear
* door
handle: u All doors, fuel fill door, and the tailgate
unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 172
1Using the Keyless Access System
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 332
When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days. The
feature activates again after you open and close any
door, then lock the doors.
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate.
2 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle P. 168
Models with puddle lights
All models
Tailgate Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 154 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

Continued155
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
*1 :Checking Door Lock Status* P. 158
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors and ta ilgate will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 332
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 565
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 332
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
LED*1
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
* Not available on all models
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 155 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
156
Controls
If the lock or unlock button of the keyle ss access remote does not work, use the key
instead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 565
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors, tailgate and fu el fill door lock at the
same time. When unlock ing, the driver’s door
unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few
seconds to unlock the rema ining doors, fuel fill door
and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 332
Lock
Unlock
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 156 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分

Continued157
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using
the key, you can lock the door without it.
■Locking the front doors
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the rear doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be loc ked when the keyless access remote is
inside the vehicle.
■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,
tailgate and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not
inside the vehicle.
19 ACURA RDX-31TJB6000.book 157 ページ ２０１８年４月２６日　木曜日　午後４時５１分