Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 9

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Multi-Information Display

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G-meter

A red circle moves around to indicate where your vehicle is currently receiving a
lateral force while driving.

1

G-meter

The meter does not display a lateral force larger than
1.2 G.

If there is a problem with the VSA

®

system, the G-

meter will not track the lateral force acting on the
vehicle.

When decelerated while moving forward
When accelerated while reversing

When accelerated while moving forward
When decelerated while reversing

Real-time lateral
force (red)

When steering
to the right

When steering
to the left

Lateral forces of the past
three seconds (white)

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The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.

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Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SH-

AWD

®

)

*

P. 445

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SH-AWD

®

Torque Distribution Monitor

*

* Not available on all models

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Head-Up Display

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Head-Up Display

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Shows the currently selected Driving View information. You can choose which items
are displayed using the left selector wheel on the steering wheel. They are displayed
when the power mode is in ON.

2

To Change Head-Up Display Content

P. 144

The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes.

To raise or lower the head-up display

: Press and hold the

or

button until

the desired position is reached.

3

4

/

Button

3 4

Head-Up Display

Press and hold the

button

to raise the display.

3

Press and hold the

button

to lower the display.

4

* Not available on all models

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The display also shows the following
warnings.

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Lane Departure Warning:

When your

vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines,
the lane departure warning appears.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 483

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Head-Up Warning Lights:

Flash when the

BRAKE

message appears

on the multi-information display.

2

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

)

P. 456

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow

P. 466

Lane Departure Warning

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Press the

APPS

button and roll the left

selector wheel to select

Select Driving View

and press the left selector wheel. Each time
you move the left selector wheel to the right
or left, the head-up display content will
change.

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To Change Head-Up Display Content

Head-Up Display

Blank

Vehicle Speed, Speed
Limit Information

Turn-by-Turn
Directions

Turn-by-Turn Directions,
Current Mode for ACC with
Low Speed Follow and the
LKAS, Vehicle Speed, Speed
Limit Information

Current Mode for ACC
with Low Speed Follow
and the LKAS, Vehicle
Speed, Speed Limit
Information

Turn-by-Turn Directions,
Vehicle Speed, Speed
Limit Information

Left
Selector
Wheel

APPS

Button

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Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and the LKAS.

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 466

2

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 483

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.

2

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

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

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Vehicle Speed

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Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and the LKAS

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Speed Limit Information

1

Vehicle Speed

Switch between mph and km/h by using the multi-
information display or customized features on the
audio/information screen.

2

Speed/Distance Units

P. 138

2

Customized Features

P. 341

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.

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock

. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions . . . . .. 150
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal

Strength. . . . . . . . . . . 153

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside . . . . . . . . . . .. 154

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Childproof Door Locks . . . . . . 165
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . . .. 166

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

... 167

Security System

Immobilizer System . . . . . . .. 177

Security System Alarm. . . . . .. 177

Opening and Closing the Windows

... 180

Panoramic Roof

. . . . . . . . . 183

Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button. . . . 186
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . 189
Light Switches. . . . . . . . .. 190
Fog Lights

*

. . . . . . . . . .. 193

Daytime Running Lights . . . . ... 193
Auto High-Beam . . . . . . . .. 194
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . 197
Brightness Control . . . . . . ... 201

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button . . . . . . . . . . 203

Heated Windshield Button . . . ... 203
Driving Position Memory System . .. 204
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . . .. 206

Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . ... 207
Power Door Mirrors . . . . . . . 208

Adjusting the Seats

. . . . . . .. 210

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items

. . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control . 234
Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 239

* Not available on all models

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.

You can adjust the time using the A-zone touchpad.

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True Touchpad Interface

P. 250

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

Settings

.

3.

Select

System

.

4.

Select

Date & Time

.

5.

Select

Set Date & Time

.

6.

Select

Automatic Date & Time

.

7.

Select

Off

.

To adjust time:

8.

Select

Set Time

.

9.

Select

(

+

/

(

-

.

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When you customize the clock display
to 24 hour clock, AM/PM icon is not
displayed.

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Customized Features

P. 341

10.

Press the

(back) button to set the

time.

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Adjusting the Time

1

Clock

The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.

1

Adjusting the Time

You can also adjust the clock by selecting the clock
displayed on the right side of the display.
1. Press the

(cards list) button.

2. Select

Clock

using the B-zone touchpad.

3. Press the B-zone touchpad.
4. Select

Set Date & Time

using the A-zone

touchpad.

5. Select

Automatic Date & Time

.

6. Select

Off

.

7. Select

Set Date

or

Set Time

.

8. Select

(

+

/

(

-

to adjust the dates, hours and

minutes.

9. Press the

(back) button to set the date or

time.

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Clock

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To adjust date:

8.

Select

Set Date

.

9.

Select

(

+

/

(

-

.

10.

Press the

(back) button to set the

date.

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Adjusting the Time

You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2

Customized Features

P. 341

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.

1

Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.

2

Immobilizer System

P. 177

Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:

•

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

•

Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.

•

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.

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Remote Engine Start

*

P. 421

Models with two-way keyless access remote

HOLD

HOLD

Models without two-way keyless
access remote

Models with two-way keyless
access remote

* Not available on all models

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The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.

To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.

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Built-in Key

Models without two-way keyless
access remote

Models with two-way keyless
access remote

Built-in Key

Release Knob

Built-in Key

Release Knob

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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.

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Key Number Tag

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Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

•

Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

•

You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

•

A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.

1

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and open the tailgate.

You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches
(80 cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
outer handle.

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Using the Keyless Access System

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the

DOOR

button is pressed, the interior light

comes on when you unlock the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relocked: The light goes off
immediately.

2

Interior Lights

P. 223

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Using the Keyless Access System

If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

Models without rear door touch sensor

Models with rear door touch sensor

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Locking the doors and tailgate

Touch the door lock sensor on the front or
rear

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door, or press the door lock button on

the tailgate.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors, fuel fill door, and
tailgate lock; and the security system
sets.

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Using the Keyless Access System

•

Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within
range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.

•

If you grip a door handle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may not respond by locking or
unlocking the doors.

•

After locking the door, you have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds before gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.

•

The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.

•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.

•

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.

Door Lock
Sensor

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

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Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door or rear

*

door

handle:

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All doors, fuel fill door, and the tailgate
unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Press the tailgate outer handle:

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The tailgate unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds.

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

P. 176

1

Using the Keyless Access System

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.

2

Customized Features

P. 341

When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days. The
feature activates again after you open and close any
door, then lock the doors.

You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate.

2

Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

P. 172

Models with puddle lights

All models

Tailgate Outer
Handle

* Not available on all models