Acura RDX 2017 Owners Manual
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door 
while the engine is running  by two-way keyless access 
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 270
Models with two-way keyless access remote
* Not available on all models 
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 
lane. The beeper sounds simultaneously.
●Beeps and a warning display alert you that the vehicle is 
drifting out of a detected lane.
●Keep the vehicle within  the lane you are driving.●The color of either line changes from white to amber as 
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
●Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper 
sounds simultaneously.●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the LKAS is  in operation, or the LKAS 
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system 
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically. 
The beeper sounds simultaneously.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the 
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
Models with LKAS 
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●Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too 
high.
●The LKAS and ACC have been automatically canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the 
camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing 
the LKAS button and  MAIN button can resume the 
system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 284
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 301
●Appears when the area around  the camera is blocked by 
dirt, mud, etc. Stop your ve hicle in a safe place, and 
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in  bad weather (rain, snow, 
fog, etc.).
●Have your vehicle checked by  a dealer if the indicator 
and message come back on after you cleaned the area 
around the camera.
Models with LKAS
* Not available on all models 
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. 
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches  .
Running out of fuel can cause  the engine to misfire, 
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from 
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the 
upper zone can cause serious  engine damage. Pull 
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine 
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating  P. 418 
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the od ometer, trip meter, outside temperature 
indicator, and other gauges. It also disp lays important messages such as warnings 
and other helpful information.
■Main displays
Press the   /   (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Models without fu ll color display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
   /   Button
SEL/RESET
 Button 
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Models with full color display
Tire Pressure for 
Each Tire Turn-by-Turn 
Directions
*
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings Average Speed
Range Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
   /   Button
SEL/RESET 
ButtonCompass*
OFF
* Not available on all models 
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■Lower displays
Press the  SEL/RESET  button to change the display.
Models without fu ll color display
SEL/RESET Button
Outside TemperatureTrip A
Trip B
Odometer 
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or  kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has 
accumulated.
Models with full color display
■Odometer
SEL/RESET  Button
Outside TemperatureTrip A
Trip B
Odometer 
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last 
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the  SEL/RESET button. The trip 
meter is reset to  0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F  or ±3°C if the temperature reading 
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy  of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the 
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by 
pressing the  SEL/RESET button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can 
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle 
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be 
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized 
features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features  P. 100, 106
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel 
economy.
2 Customized Features  P. 100, 106 
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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is 
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was 
reset.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the 
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  P. 314
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 347
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Turn-by-Turn Directions*
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features  P. 100, 106
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features  P. 100, 106
1Turn-by-Turn Directions*
The multi-information disp lay shows a compass when 
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display 
comes on or not during the route guidance. 2 Customized Features  P. 106
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models