How to use Display Screen: 2018 ACURA RDX Display Guide
The 2018 Acura RDX has a huge number of settings that are meant to make your driving experience better than ever. Every part of the RDX exudes sophistication and refinement, from its sleek exterior to its carefully made interior. With features like power-adjustable heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic moonroof that lets natural light flood the cabin, this car is a haven of comfort and ease. You can access technology that is seamlessly integrated, and the easy-to-use AcuraLink infotainment system makes it easy to use navigation, entertainment, and contact features. Safety is the most important thing, and high-tech driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a collision mitigation braking system work hard to keep you and your guests safe on every trip.
2023 Acura RDX Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches E 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.
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.
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.
Switching the Display
Main displays
Press the
(information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Models without full-color display
Models with full-color display
Lower displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Models without full-color display
Models with full-color display
Odometer
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometres (Canada) that your vehicle has accumulated.
Trip Meter
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometres (Canada) driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.
Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
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.
Use the multi-information display’s customized features to correct the temperature.
Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Average Speed
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the navigation system.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire’s pressure.
Engine Oil Life
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information display shows a compass when the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on or not during the route guidance.
Models without full-color display
Customized Features
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
How to customize
Select the VEHICLE SETTINGS screen by pressing the power mode ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Press the SEL/RESET button.
Customized Features
To customize other features, press the button.
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings: Shift to (P
Customization flow
Press the button.
List of customizable options
Models with full-color display
Customized Features
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the button while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Press the SEL/RESET button.
Customized Features
To customize other features, press the button.
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings: Shift to (P
Customization flow
Press the button.
List of customizable options
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Forward Collision |
Changes at which distance CMBSTM alerts. |
Long/Normal*1/Short |
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Warning Distance* |
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ACC Forward Vehicle |
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a |
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Detect Beep* |
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Driver Assist |
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ACC Display Speed Unit * |
Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi-information display. |
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Lane Keeping Assist |
This causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended. |
On/Off*1 |
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Suspend Beep* |
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Blind Spot Info* |
Changes the setting for the blind spot information. |
Audible And Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert/Off |
1:Default Setting
1:Default Setting
- 1: Default Setting
- Not available on all models
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Door Setup |
Auto Door Lock Changes the setting for when the doors With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift automatically lock. From P/Off |
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All Doors When Driver’s Changes the setting for when the doors Door Opens*1/All Doors Auto Door Unlock automatically unlock. When Shifted To Park/All Doors When Ignition Switched Off/Off |
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Key And Remote Unlock Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock Mode on the first operation of the remote or built-in key. Driver Door*1/ All Doors |
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Keyless Lock Answer LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. On*1/Off Back LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. |
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Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and Security Relock Timer the security system to set after you unlock the 90sec/60sec/30sec*1 a vehicle without opening any door. |
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- 1: Default Setting
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Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “TRIP A” RESET TIMING/”Trip A” Reset Timing setting to WITH REFUEL/When Refueled are shown below. The default setting for “TRIP A” RESET TIMING/”Trip A” Reset Timing is MANUALLY RESET/Manually Reset.
- Press the button to select VEHICLE SETTINGS/Vehicle Settings, then press the SEL/RESET button.
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- the button until METER SETUP/Meter Setup appears on the display.
- Press the SEL/RESET button.
LANGUAGE SELECTION/Language Selection appears first in the display.
- Press the button until “TRIP
A” RESET TIMING/”Trip A” Reset Timing appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select WITH REFUEL/When Refueled, IGN OFF/IGN Off, MANUALLY RESET/Manually Reset, or EXIT/Exit.
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- the button and select WITH REFUEL/When Refueled, then press the SEL/RESET button.
The WITH REFUEL/When Refueled setup screen appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
- Press the button until EXIT/Exit appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
- Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.
FAQs
Select “Display Settings” from the entertainment system’s settings menu and move the brightness slider to your liking to change the brightness of the screen in your ACURA RDX 2018. Select “Display Settings” from the entertainment system’s settings menu and move the brightness slider to your liking to change the brightness of the screen in your ACURA RDX 2018.
Yes, you can change the wallpaper on your ACURA RDX 2018 screen by going to the menu for display settings and choosing “change wallpaper.”
Yes, you can return the ACURA RDX 2018’s display settings to their original settings by choosing the “reset” choice in the menu for display settings.
To change the contrast of the screen on your ACURA RDX 2018, go to the menu for display settings and find the choice to change the contrast.
Yes, you can change the language of the ACURA RDX 2018’s display screen. To do this, go to the settings menu, select the language option, and then choose the language you want to use.
To get your ACURA RDX 2018’s screen to show navigation directions, make sure the navigation system is turned on and then change the settings so that the screen shows navigation hints.
“The highest resolution that the ACURA RDX 2018’s screen can handle is [insert resolution here].”
You can change how long the screen stays on for in your ACURA RDX 2018 by going to the display settings menu and choosing the screen timeout option.
Yes, you can change how the screen is laid out in the ACURA RDX 2018 by going to the display settings menu and choosing “customize layout.”
In order to turn the touchscreen feature on or off on your ACURA RDX 2018, go to the settings page, find the touchscreen option, and then turn it on or off as needed.
Yes, the ACURA RDX 2018 does have a display mode that can be used at night. You can turn it on by going to the menu for display options and choosing “night mode.”
To change the screen’s colour temperature on your ACURA RDX 2018, go to the menu for display settings and find the choice to change the colour temperature.
Yes, you can set up shortcuts on the ACURA RDX 2018 screen for features you use often. To do this, go to the settings menu and choose the “customize shortcuts” option.
To change the way the time is shown on the screen of your ACURA RDX 2018, go to the settings menu, select the clock option, and then pick the style you want.
Yes, you can change the screen position on the ACURA RDX 2018 by going to the menu for display settings and choosing “screen orientation.”
Useful Links
View Full PDF: ACURA RDX 2018 User Manual| Auto User Guide