Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 5

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Safe Driving

Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.

Dashboard

U.S. models only

Air Conditioner System

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models only

Sun Visor

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . 78

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages. . . . . 101

Gauges and Displays

Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . 130
Multi-Information Display . . . . 131
Head-Up Display

*

. . . . . . . 142

* Not available on all models

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M

(sequential mode)

Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator



P. 83

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine

has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.

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P. 79

*1

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System
(

ABS

) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

)

OFF

Indicator

Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

System Message Indicator

Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive

TM

(

SH-AWD

®

)

System Indicator

*

Adaptive Cruise Control
(

ACC

) with Low Speed

Follow Indicator
(Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist
System (

LKAS

) Indicator

(Amber)

Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator

Blind spot information
System Indicator

*



P. 80

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P. 81



P. 81



P. 82



P. 83

*1

*1



P. 90

*1

*1

Gear Position Indicator



P. 83

Transmission System
Indicator



P. 84

Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)



P. 86



P. 87



P. 87



P. 88



P. 88



P. 91



P. 89

*1

*1

*1



P. 89

*1



P. 88



P. 91



P. 95

*1



P. 91



P. 91



P. 94



P. 91

Immobilizer System
Indicator



P. 92

Security System Alarm
Indicator



P. 92



P. 93



P. 94



P. 95



P. 96



P. 100

*1

Adaptive Cruise Control
(

ACC

) with Low Speed

Follow Indicator (Green)



P. 95

*1

Lane Keeping Assist
System (

LKAS

) Indicator

(Green)



P. 95

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Collision Mitigation
Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

*1



P. 98

*1

* Not available on all models

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Explanation

Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator (Red)

•

Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.

•

Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.

•

The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive with
the parking brake not fully released.

•

Comes on for about 30 seconds
when you pull or push the electric
parking brake switch when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF.

•

Stays on for about 30 seconds
when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF while the electric
parking brake is set.

•

Comes on while driving

- Make sure

the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.

2

What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving

P. 622

•

Comes on along with the brake system
indicator (amber)

-Immediately stop in a

safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you
normally do.

•

Comes on along with the ABS
indicator

- Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

2

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks

P. 622

•

Blinks and the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on at the same time

-

There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

2

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On

P. 624

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake
system.

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric brake system.

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system.

•

Stays on constantly

- Avoid high speeds

and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a
dealer immediately.

•

Comes on while driving

- Avoid using

the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the radar sensor.

●

Indicator may come on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.

●

Make sure the total load is within the
Maximum Load Limit.

2

Maximum Load Limit

P. 409

●

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

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Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic brake hold system.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 503

Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 503

Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 503

—

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

•

After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.

•

Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.

•

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2

Testing of Readiness Codes

P. 645

•

Comes on while driving

- Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

•

Blinks while driving

- Stop in a safe

place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or
more, and wait for it to cool down. Then,
take your vehicle to a dealer.

2

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks

P. 621

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Explanation

Message

Charging
System
Indicator

•

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

•

Comes on while driving

- Turn off the

climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.

2

If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On

P. 621

Gear Position
Indicator

•

Indicates the current gear selection.

2

Shifting

P. 426

—

M

(sequential

mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection
Indicator

•

Comes on when the sequential
mode is applied.

2

Sequential Mode

P. 432

—

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Transmission
System
Indicator

•

The current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a
problem.

•

Blinks while driving

- Avoid sudden

starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

•

The indicated current gear selection
blinks if the transmission system is
problem and the performance of
the vehicle is reduced.

•

Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration
and high speed, and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

•

The indicated current gear selection
blinks if the transmission system is
problem and the paddle shifters
cannot be used.

•

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

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Transmission
System
Indicator

•

The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.

•

Immediately park your car in a safe place.

2

Emergency Towing

P. 634

•

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

•

The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select

(

P

.

•

Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to on as an
emergency measure.

2

If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message

P. 626

•

While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.

•

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

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Explanation

Message

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
(Green)

●

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.

2

Auto Idle Stop

P. 436

—

Auto Idle Stop
System
Indicator
(Amber)

●

Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop system

OFF

button.

2

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

P. 437

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the
Auto Idle Stop system.

●

Blinks

- Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

•

Blinks and the beeper sounds for a
few seconds if you are not wearing
a seat belt when you set the power
mode to ON, then the indicator
comes on.

•

If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.

•

Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

•

The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.

•

Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s)

- A detection error may have

occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

2

Seat Belt Reminder

P. 38

Low Fuel
Indicator

•

Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.4
U.S. gal./9.1 Liter left).

•

Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.

•

Comes on

- Refuel your vehicle as soon

as possible.

•

Blinks

- Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake
System (

ABS

)

Indicator

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the ABS.

•

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.

2

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

P. 505

Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator

•

Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:

-

Supplemental restraint system

-

Side airbag system

-

Side curtain airbag system

-

Seat belt tensioner

•

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator

•

Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.

•

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

2

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On

P. 623

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Vehicle Stability
Assist

TM

(VSA

®

)

System
Indicator

●

Blinks when VSA

®

, or trailer stability

assist is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake assist system, VSA

®

system or hill start assist system.

●

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

2

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA

®

), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System

P. 442

Vehicle Stability
Assist

TM

(VSA

®

)

OFF

Indicator

●

Comes on when you partially
disable VSA

®

.

2

VSA

®

On and Off

P. 443

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Message

Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

●

Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.

●

Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire

*

is temporarily installed.

●

Comes on while driving

- Stop in a safe

place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.

●

Blinks and remains on

- Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare tire, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

* Not available on all models

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Turn Signal and
Hazard
Warning
Indicators

•

Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.

•

Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard warning
button.

•

Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 557

—

High Beam
Indicator

•

Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

—

—

Lights On
Indicator

•

Comes on when the light switch in
a position other than

OFF

or when

the switch is set to

AUTO

and the

exterior lights come on.

•

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
while the lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.

—

Fog Light
Indicator

*

•

Comes on when the fog lights are
on.

—

—

Auto High-
Beam Indicator

•

Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.

2

Auto High-Beam

P. 194

—

* Not available on all models