Acura RDX (2019 year). Manual — part 32

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

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

*

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

3

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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Driving

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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Cross Traffic Monitor

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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

Icon

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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.).

2 Checking from the front wide view at intersections P. 513

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

confined areas.

2 Checking the sides of your vehicle P. 513

• Check for obstacles when you are moving in

(

R.

2 When Parking Your Vehicle P. 511

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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.

3

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

Driving

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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Surround View Camera System

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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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Using the Surround View Camera System

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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

1

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

1

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.

3

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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