ACURA RDX 2023 Display Gauges and Indicators User Manual
Indicators
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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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks P. 673 |
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 675 |
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) |
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) |
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Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator |
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Automatic Brake Hold Indicator |
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
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Charging System Indicator |
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Gear Position Indicator | Indicates the current gear selection. | Shifting P. 451 | — |
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M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator | Comes on when the sequential mode is applied. | Sequential Mode P. 457 | — |
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Transmission System Indicator |
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Transmission System Indicator |
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) |
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Auto Idle Stop OFF Indicator |
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Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) |
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Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator |
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Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator | The transmission is in a position other than (D. | Auto Idle Stop P. 464 | ![]() |
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Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator | The Integrated Dynamics System mode is in SPORT or SNOW. | Auto Idle Stop P. 464 Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 459 |
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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator |
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Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) | • Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 2.4 U.S. gal./9.1 Liter left). | • Comes on – Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible. | ![]() |
Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge. | 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. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 553 |
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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator |
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Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. | |
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator |
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Indicator | Name | On/Blinking | Explanation | Message |
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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator |
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Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 471 |
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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF Indicator | Comes on when you partially disable VSA®. | VSA® On and Off P. 472 | ![]() |
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator | Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes low. | Comes on while driving – Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary. | ||
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Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire* is temporarily installed. | 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. |
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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators |
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Does not blink or blinks rapidly Replacing Light Bulbs P. 605 |
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Lights On Indicator |
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High Beam Indicator |
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Auto High- Beam Indicator |
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Fog Light Indicator* |
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Immobilizer System Indicator |
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Security System Alarm Indicator |
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System Message Indicator |
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Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®) Indicator* |
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Maintenance Minder Indicator |
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Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green) |
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To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control P. 518 | ![]() |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber) |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (White/Green) |
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber) |
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (White/Green) |
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 522 |
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Safety Support Indicator (Amber) |
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Safety Support Indicator (Amber) |
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Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray) |
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Road Departure Mitigation On and Off P. 532 CMBSTM On and Off P. 490 System On and Off P. 499 Blind Spot Information System On and Off P. 481 |
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Starting the Engine P. 443 |
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Overheating P. 669 |
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Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 459 |
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Automatic Brake Hold P. 550 |
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Automatic Brake Hold P. 550 Parking Brake P. 545 |
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● Check the rear seat for passengers or items before exiting the vehicle. Rear Seat Reminder P. 224 |
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Replacing the Remote Battery P. 625 |
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Starting the Engine P. 443 |
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Emergency Engine Stop P. 666 |
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Auto Idle Stop P. 464 |
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• Appears when you try to change the transmission without depressing the brake pedal. | • Depress the brake pedal, then change the transmission. |
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• Appears when you try to change the transmission without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal. | • Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then change the transmission. |
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• Appears when you try to change the shift position after the position has automatically been changed to (P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat belt unfastened. | ● Press the (P button if you leave the vehicle. |
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If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode] P. 455 |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 502 |
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RES/+ or SET/– button while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed. |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 502 |
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After pressing the button, press the SET/–, RES/+, CANCEL, or interval button. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 502 |
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Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high and some driver assist systems cannot be activated. |
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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.) |
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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. | If any other system indicators come on, such as the VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action. Indicators P. 80 |
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 522 |
Road Departure Mitigation System
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Road Departure Mitigation System P. 530
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Road Departure Mitigation System When you selected Narrow Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a detected lane. The Road Departure Mitigation system also steers the vehicle to help you remain within your driving lane. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door while the engine is running by remote engine start. | Remote Engine Start* P. 445 |
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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 parking sensor system
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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 even after you clean the area, have the system checked by a dealer. |
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other 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.
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 reading 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.
Overheating P. 669
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.
Sub Display
Odometer
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
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.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
Customized Features P. 359
Compass*
Shows the current traveling direction of the vehicle.
Dynamic Mode
Shows the current dynamic mode.
Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 459
Speed Limit Information
Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the navigation system* or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera.
Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and LKAS
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and LKAS.
To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control P. 518
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 522
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.
Models with navigation system
You can select whether the source of the speed limit information is the front sensor camera or the navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information.
Customized Features P. 359
Models without navigation system
You can turn on or off the speed limit information.
Customized Features P. 359
Switching the Display
Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.
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).
Trip Computer
Move the right selector wheel to the right or left to switch between trip computer A and trip computer B.
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.
The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
- Average fuel economy
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. - Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km. - Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy. - Navigation
- Compass
Shows the compass screen. - Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system or Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
Refer to the Navigation System Manual 2 Android AutoTM P. 327
Average fuel economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Customized Features P. 359
Range
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ to the actual distance the vehicle can travel.
1Navigation
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.
Customized Features P. 359
To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 150
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
Warning
Indicators P. 80
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages P. 107
Maintenance
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 585
Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire’s pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist P. 475
Speed/Distance Units
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 mph or km 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.
Warning
If there are multiple warnings, you can move the right selector wheel to the right or left to see other warnings.
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.
Sport Gauge Settings
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.
Turbo Meter
When the turbo is producing boost, this meter indicates boost pressure is building.
G-meter
A red circle moves around to indicate where your vehicle is currently receiving a lateral force while driving.
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.
Seat Belts
Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.
Seat Belt Reminder P. 39
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor*
The indicators on the display show the amount of torque being transferred to the right front, left front, right rear, and left rear wheels.
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH- AWD®)* P. 474
Safety Support
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control* and blind spot information system, such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.
The following colors indicate the status of any of the above-mentioned systems:
- Green: The system is on.
- Gray: The system is off.
- Amber: There is a problem with the system.
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press and roll the right selector wheel to select the desired item, and then press the right selector wheel.
Road Departure Mitigation On and Off P. 532
CMBSTM On and Off P. 490
System On and Off P. 499
Blind Spot Information System On and Off P. 481
You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.
Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 103
Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray) P. 106
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.
Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 560
Head-Up Display
Shows the currently selected Driving View information, navigation, audio and phone information, etc. 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.
To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 150
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 3 or 4 the desired position is reached.
Head-Up Display*
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or keyless access system, the head-up display adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The display also shows the following warnings.
- Lane Departure Warning: When your vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines, the lane departure warning appears.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
P. 522 - Head-Up Warning Lights:
Flash when the BRAKE message appears on the multi-information display.
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 486
Low Speed Braking Control* P. 497
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 502
To Change Head-Up Display Content
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.
Vehicle Speed
Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and the LKAS
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and the LKAS.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 502
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 522
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the navigation system or Android Auto.
Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Android AutoTM P. 327
Speed Limit Information
Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the navigation system or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera.
Vehicle Speed
Switch between mph and km/h by using the multi-information display or customized features on the audio/information screen.
Speed/Distance Units P. 142
Customized Features P. 359
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
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.
You can select whether the source of the speed limit information is the front sensor camera or the navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information.
Customized Features P. 359
Reference Links
View Full User Guide: ACURA RDX 2023 User Manual
Download Manuals: Acura | Owner’s Manual & Warranty | Acura Owner’s Site
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