Acura RDX (2019 year). Manual - part 32

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts 
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides 
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors 
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

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CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all 
approaching vehicles and may not detect 
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to 
back up the vehicle before doing so may 
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when 
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and 
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle 
before reversing.

Models with Parking Sensor System

* Not available on all models

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The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.

2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 504

• The transmission is in 

(

R.

• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or 

lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor 
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your 
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly 
behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your 
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

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How the System Works

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Cross traffic monitor may not detect or may delay 
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without 
an approaching vehicle under the following 
conditions:

•

An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall, 
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the 
radar sensor’s scope.

•

Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph 
(5 km/h) or higher.

•

A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than 
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25 
km/h).

•

The system picks up external interference such as 
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong 
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.

•

Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with 
snow, ice, mud or dirt.

•

When there is bad weather.

•

Your vehicle is on an incline.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

•

Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a 
vehicle, and so on.

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly 
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper 
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels 
or stickers of any kind.

Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper 
corners

* Not available on all models

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An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information 
screen.

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the 

 on the lower right changes to 

 in amber 

when the gear position is in 

(

R, obstructions (mud, 

snow, ice, etc.) may have accumulated in the vicinity 
of the sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. 
Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and 
thoroughly clean the area if necessary.

If the 

 comes on in amber when the gear position 

is in 

(

R, there may be a problem with the Cross 

Traffic Monitor system. Do not use the system and 
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission 
in 

(

R, there may be a problem with the rear camera 

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

Wide View

Normal View

Arrow Icon

Top Down View

Models with multi-view rear camera system

Models with surround view camera system

Arrow Icon

Rear Wide View

Rear Ground View

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You can switch on and off the system using 
the audio/information screen.

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

 Icon

Models with multi-view rear camera 
system

Models with surround view camera 
system

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display 
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into 

(

R.

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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

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About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see 
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath 
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects 
appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing 
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and 
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do 
not rely on the rearview display which does not give 
you all information about conditions at the back of 
your vehicle.

If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or 
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer

*

 or 

use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free 
of debris.

2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 196

Guidelines appear when you put the transmission 
into 

(

R.

You can change the Guidelines setting.

2 Customized Features P. 332

Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Fixed: Fixed Guidelines appear.
Dynamic: Guidelines that move according to the 
steering wheel direction appear.
Both: Fixed guidelines and dynamic guidelines 
appear.

Guidelines

Bumper

Camera

Approx. 20 inches 
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range

Approx. 39 inches 
(1 m)

Wide View Mode

Normal View Mode

Top Down View Mode

Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)

* Not available on all models

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About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display. Swipe to 
highlight the view mode icon and click the true touchpad A to change the mode.

2 True Touchpad Operation P. 246

: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode

• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is 

selected the next time you put the transmission into 

(

R.

• If Top down view mode was last used before you turned the power mode to OFF, 

Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the 
transmission into 

(

R.

• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you change 

from 

(

R, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into 

(

R.

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Surround View Camera System

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Is a four camera system that views areas commonly known as “blind spots” from 
different angles, then displays the images on the audio/information screen. This 
system can be used to:
• Check the right and left sides of the vehicle while crossing at intersections with 

poor visibility (fog, heavy rain, obstructed view, etc.).

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• Check for obstacles in front of the vehicle when parking or maneuvering in 

confined areas.

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• Check for obstacles when you are moving in 

(

R.

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Surround View Camera System

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WARNING

Failure to visually assess the area around 
the vehicle (directly or by use of the 
mirrors) may result in a crash causing 
serious injury or death.

The areas shown in the surround view 
camera system display are limited. The 
display may not show all pedestrians or 
other objects around your vehicle.

Do not solely rely only on the surround 
view camera system display to assess 
whether it is safe to move your vehicle.

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WARNING

Failure to pay proper attention to your 
surroundings while driving may result in a 
crash causing serious injury or death.

To help mitigate the chances of a collision, 
only look at the surround view camera 
system display when it is safe to do so.

* Not available on all models

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Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras

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Displaying an Image From the Surround View 
Cameras

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For frontal views:

Press the CAMERA button when the vehicle is 
stationary or moving at 12 mph (20 km/h) or 
slower. Press the button again to switch 
camera views.

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For rear reviews:

Change the gear position to 

(

R when the 

vehicle is stationary. Press the CAMERA 
button to switch to rear view mode.

You can customize the display setting.

2 Customized Features P. 358

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The surround view camera system does not eliminate 
all blind spots. The system is for your convenience 
only.

If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or 
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer

*

 or 

use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free 
of debris.

2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 196

CAMERA 
Button

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Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras

The navigation system is disabled when the gear 
position is in 

(

R.

Pressing the 

 (home) or 

 (back) button while 

the surround view camera system screen is displayed 
cancels the front view screen of the surround view 
camera system.

If you press the CAMERA button while the vehicle 
speed is more than 16 mph (25 km/h), the standby 
screen appears.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20 
km/h), the screen switches to a surround view camera 
system image.

2 Customized Features P. 358

* Not available on all models

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Camera Locations and Images

Ground View
An overhead view created by the 
combination of images captured 
by four cameras.

Front 
Ground View

Side View 
+ 
Ground View

Front 
Wide View

Sideview Camera 
(Passenger side)

Sideview Camera 
(Driver side)

The unique surround view camera lenses make distances appear 
differently than they actually are - objects seen on the audio/
information screen may appear closer or further away, and may be 
distorted. This becomes more apparent the further away an object is 
from your vehicle.

Rear 
Ground 
View

Rear 
Wide 
View

Press the CAMERA 
button.

Rearview Camera

Front-view Camera

Side View

Audio/
Information 
Screen

Click the ground 
view icon.

Ground View Icon

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Following can be displayed when the system is on.
Guide lines: Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the 
rear surroundings. The distance may appear differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines: Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the current 
position.

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Reference Lines and Guides

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Reference Lines and Guides

The positions/distances indicated by the guide lines 
and camera views on the display may differ from the 
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the 
vehicle height, road conditions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be used as a reference only.

The guide lines can be turned on and off using the 
audio/information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 358

If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until 
you turn them back on.

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Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle

The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is 
changed to 

(

R.

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When Parking Your Vehicle

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When Parking Your Vehicle

The ground view can be displayed even with the door 
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and 
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system 
when the door mirrors are folded.

When changing the gear position from/to 

(

R, you 

may experience a delay in switching between the 
audio/information screen and a rear view image.

Canadian models

Folded

Not folded

Rear Wide View

Rear Ground View

When the 
steering wheel 
is turned more 
than 90 
degrees.

The projection lines 
appear approx. 16 
inches (40 cm) outside 
the vehicle body.

Blind spots 
appear in 
black.

Press the CAMERA 
button.

Approximate distances 
the guide lines indicate

Approximate distances the 
projection lines indicate

39 inches 
(1 m)

20 inches 
(50 cm)

39 inches 
(1 m)

Ground View Icon

Click the ground 
view icon.

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You can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for the 
system. Pressing the CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 12 mph 
(20 km/h) changes the image as follows.

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Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle

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Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle

When the vehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h), 
the front or side view on the screen automatically 
switches to the audio information screen. The front 
or side view screen resumes when the vehicle speed 
is reduced below 12 mph (20 km/h).

2 Customized Features P. 332

0 mph (0 km/h)

Down

Up

Camera 

Screen

Camera 

Screen

Audio/Information 

Screen

Audio/Information 

Screen

16 mph (25 km/h)

12 mph (20 km/h)

0 mph (0 km/h)

Front Ground View

Front Wide View

Audio/Information Screen

Approximate distance 
the reference line 
indicates.

Press the CAMERA 
button.

approx. 3 feet (1 m)

Blind spots appear 
in black.

Click the ground 
view icon.

Ground View Icon

Side View + Ground View

Side View

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Checking from the front wide view at intersections

The front wide view screen is useful when you need to check for vehicles crossing 
from either direction at an intersection with poor visibility.

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Checking the sides of your vehicle

The side view screens are convenient when you pull over at a curb or tollbooth, or 
slowly pass by oncoming vehicles on a narrow road.

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Checking from the front wide view at intersections

The front wide view image is a wide-angled view. The 
displayed image will be largely distorted, and objects 
may appear closer or more distant than they actually 
are.

The angle provided 
by the front wide 
view screen is 180 
degrees.

Front Wide View Screen

When the vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h), 
press the CAMERA button and touch the ground 
view icon.

Ground View Icon

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Checking the sides of your vehicle

When the door mirrors are folded, the side views 
cannot be displayed.

12 inches

(30 cm)

Approximate distance 
the projection lines 
indicate is 12 inches 
(30 cm) from the 
vehicle.

Side Views
The images from the side cameras.

12 inches 
(30 cm)

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The system may not work properly under the following conditions.

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Surround View Camera System Limitations

Conditions

Solutions

The images may not 
appear clearly when:

●

You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain, 
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.

●

Camera temperatures are high.

●

A sudden change between light and dark such as an 
entrance or exit of a tunnel.

●

You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)

Do not use the surround view camera system but rely 
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow 
the system to work properly.

●

A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or 
debris.

●

A camera lens is scratched.

Clean rear camera lenses with the rearview camera 
washer

*

 or a soft cloth moisturized with water, mild 

detergent or glass cleaner.

2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 196

The audio/information screen is dirty.

Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.

A camera angle is 
altered.

A camera or the area around the camera has been 
severely impacted.

Do not use the surround view camera system and 
contact a dealer.

An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.

* Not available on all models

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Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the 
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Acura 
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help 
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent 
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive 
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met 
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is 
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic 
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic 
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission 
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on 
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at owners.acura.com In 
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more 
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

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Fuel tank capacity: 17.1 US gal (64.7 L)

Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher

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Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing 
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and 
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain 
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions 
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline 
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based 
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is 
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely 
affect performance, and cause the malfunction 
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. 
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some 
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as 
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on 
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol 
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. 
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try 
another service station or switch to another brand of 
gasoline.

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How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle 
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler 
nozzle.

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station 

pump on the left side of the vehicle in the 
rear.

2. Turn off the engine.
3. Unlock the driver’s door using the master 

door lock switch.

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The fuel fill door on the outer side of the 
vehicle will unlock.

2 Using the Master Door Lock Switch 

P. 161

4. Press the area indicated by the arrow to 

release the fuel fill door. You will hear a 
click.

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How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only 
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of 
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon 
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station 
devices can damage the area in and around the filler 
opening.

Use the master door lock switch to unlock the fuel fill 
door.
The vehicle doors and fuel fill door automatically 
relock if the remote unlock function is used. This can 
be deactivated by briefly opening then closing the 
driver’s door.

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WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. 
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, 

and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Master Door Lock Switch

Press

Fuel Fill Door

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