ECO mode Acura RDX 2013 User Guide

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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. 30
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.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
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.
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 259

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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.
AWD (All-Wheel
Drive) with
Intelligent
Control System
Indicator
*
●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 AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with
Intelligent Control System
* P. 253
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
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 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 251
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
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. 252
—
Door and
Tailgate Open
Indicator
●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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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
P. 335
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
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/Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 291
—
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
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.
—
U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 113
—
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.
—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2 Cruise Control P. 248
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 248
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●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.
—
●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.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 121
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 311
●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.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 326

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
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List of customizable options
*: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable SettingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*/FRENCH /SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
* ~ +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.
WITH REFUEL /IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.
WITH REFUEL /IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
Displays the keyless start guidance when conditions
are met to change power mode.
ON
*/ OFF
DRIVING
POSITION
SETUP MEMORY POSITION LINK
Changes the driver's seat position to a stored
setting. ON*/
OFF

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■
Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■
Using the Remote Transmitter
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 143
HOLD
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button