Acura RDX 2018 Owners Manual
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor 
system.●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with 
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even 
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a 
dealer.
●Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.●Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is 
safe to park.
Models with parking sensor system 
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with a 
vehicle in front of you.●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply 
the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* 
P. 324
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 286
●Appears when ACC has been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that 
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the  RES/ACCEL 
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 286
●Appears if anything covers  the radar sensor cover and 
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, 
fog, etc.).
●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.
Models with ACC
* Not available on all models 
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●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door 
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access 
remote.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 272
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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MessageConditionExplanation
●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. 284
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 286
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 303
●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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Instrument Panel
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. 420 
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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