Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep 
slope while ACC with Low Speed Follow is in 
operation.

●

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically 
canceled.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow

 P. 466

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Appears when pressing the 

RES/+

 or 

SET/–

 button 

while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.

●

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow

 P. 466

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover 
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in 
front.

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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. The 
message may take some time to go off.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message 
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor 
cover.

2

Radar Sensor

 P. 497

●

Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor 
camera is too high and the ACC with Low Speed 
Follow, LKAS and auto high-beam cannot be 
activated.

●

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
camera.

●

Disappears

 - The camera has been cooled down and 

the systems are activated normally.

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 495

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Appears if the area around the front sensor camera is 
blocked by dirt, mud, etc and be prevented from 
detecting a vehicle in front.

●

May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, 
snow, fog, etc.)

●

When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in 
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message 
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area 
around the camera.

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 495

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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.

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If any other system indicators come on, such as the 
VSA

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, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

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Indicators

 P. 78

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper 
sounds simultaneously.

●

Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

●

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

●

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

 P. 483

●

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 
lane.

-

The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the 
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

-

The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the 
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane. The system 
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within 
your driving lane.

●

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

 P. 491

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You can change the setting for the road departure 
mitigation system. 

Normal

, 

Wide

 and 

Warning Only

 

can be selected.

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Customized Features

 P. 341

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected 

Warning Only

When you selected 

Normal

 or 

Wide

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the fuel pump 
system.

●

Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the 
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is 
no problem. If the message appears again, take your 
vehicle to a dealer.

●

Appears if there is a problem with the engine 
management system.

●

Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the 
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is 
no problem. If the message appears again, take your 
vehicle to a dealer.

●

Appears if there is a problem with the ignition 
system.

●

Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the 
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is 
no problem. If the message appears again, take your 
vehicle to a dealer.

●

Appears if there is a problem with the seat heaters.

●

Turn off the seat heaters until the message disappears. 
If the message appears again, take your vehicle to a 
dealer.

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Message

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Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the climate control 
system.

●

Turn off the climate control system until the message 
disappears. If the message appears again, take your 
vehicle to a dealer.

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door 
while the engine is running by remote engine start.

2

Remote Engine Start

*

 P. 421

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears if there is a problem with the adaptive 
damper system.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will 
have normal damping ability without the adaptive 
damper feature.

Models with remote engine start

Models with head-up display

* Not available on all models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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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 or the 
beeper does not stop 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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Gauges and Displays

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.

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Speedometer

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Tachometer

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Fuel Gauge

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Temperature Gauge

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Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches 

.

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, 
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from 
the fuel gauge reading.

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Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the 
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull 
safely to the side of the road and allow engine 
temperature to return to normal.

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Overheating

 P. 618

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature 
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading 
seems incorrect.
Use the customized features in the audio/information screen to correct the 
temperature.

2

Customized Features

 P. 341

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Sub Display

■

Odometer

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Outside Temperature

Odometer

Outside Temperature

Compass

*

Dynamic Mode

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Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from 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.

* Not available on all models

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Shows the current traveling direction of the vehicle.

Shows the current dynamic mode.

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Integrated Dynamics System

 P. 434

Shows the current speed limit based on 
information compiled through the navigation 
system.

■

Compass

*

■

Dynamic Mode

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Speed Limit Information

*

1

Speed Limit Information

*

The speed limit displayed on the screen may differ to 
the actual speed limit.
The speed limit for some roads is not displayed.

* Not available on all models

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Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.

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Switching the Display

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Switching the Display

If a warning initially appears, you can - after reading 
it - press the right selector wheel to proceed 
immediately to the content or to any other 
warning(s).

Right Selector Wheel

Warning 
Messages

Trip Computer

Speed/
Distance Units

Tire Pressure 
for Each Tire

Maintenance

Navigation

*

Sport Gauge 
Settings

SH-AWD

®

*

Minimal

* Not available on all models

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Move the right selector wheel to the right or left to switch between trip computer A 
and trip computer B.

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Trip meter

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers 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, press and hold the right selector wheel.

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The trip meter is reset to 

0.0

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Trip Computer

Trip Computer A

Trip Meter

Range

Average Fuel Economy

Instant Fuel Economy

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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. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel 
economy is also reset.

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Instant fuel economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

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Range

Shows the estimated distance you can travel 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. 341

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Display Audio shows you turn-by-turn 
directions to your destination.

When the navigation system is not providing 
driving guidance, an image of a compass 
appears in the multi-information display.

2

Refer to the navigation system

■

Navigation

*

1

Navigation

*

You can cancel the driving guidance by pressing and 
holding the right selector wheel.

A confirmation screen appears when Apple CarPlay 
navigation route is active.

You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn 
display come on or not during the route guidance.

2

Customized Features

 P. 341

2

To Change Head-Up Display Content

 P. 144

Turn-by-turn directions will be shown on the multi-
information display only when your android phone is 
connected to Android Auto or your iPhone is 
connected to Apple CarPlay.

2

Android Auto

 P. 311

2

Apple CarPlay

 P. 307

Models without navigation system

Compass

Turn-By-Turn Driving Directions

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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Indicators

 P. 78

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Oil Life

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance 
Minder

TM

.

2

Maintenance Minder

TM

 P. 537

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Warning

1

Warning

If there are multiple warnings, you can move the right 
selector wheel to the right or left to see other 
warnings.

(Example)

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Maintenance

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Shows each tire’s pressure.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
with Tire Fill Assist

 P. 446

Enables you to show another unit on the 
multi-information display, head-up display

*

 

and audio/information screen and set the 
displayed measurements to read in either 
miles and km, mph and km/h.

Press the right selector wheel when you select 
the 

Speed/Distance Units

 on the multi-

information display. Roll the right selector 
wheel to select the unit and press it. After this, 
a confirmation screen will appear for a few 
seconds.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

1

Tire Pressure Monitor

The following colors indicate the state of tire 
pressure:

•

Green: Within tire pressure regulation.

•

Amber: Above or Below tire pressure regulation.

•

Gray: There is a problem with the system.

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Speed/Distance Units

* Not available on all models

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Press the right selector wheel when you select 
the 

Sport Gauge Settings

 on the multi-

information display.
Roll the right selector wheel to select the 
setting and press it.

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Turbo Meter

When the turbo is producing boost, this meter 
indicates boost pressure is building.

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Sport Gauge Settings