How to Use Idle Stop

Learn how to maximize fuel efficiency with Acura Idle Stop.

[NSXavier]

For all those that don't like this feature, an alternative to disabling the system by switching the auto-idle stop button to OFF and always having the annoying indicator illuminated on the gauge cluster is to put the car into IDS Sport +. This will always inhibit the system.

[SupraManG]

Personally, I hate this feature. It's on the BMW I had and I hated it then. I now have it on my 2016 HIGHLANDER and I disable it everytime I start up. This is the most ridiculous feature they've come up with on a car. As far as I know, how can you save gas on a car whenever it shuts off and then has to start back up again. From what I understand--and someone correct me if I'm wrong about this--doesn't when a car starts up it takes more gas for that to happen? So why put yourself in that position of chucking more money out of your pockets and into your gas tank? Not to mention that the batteries are much more expensive! ACURA, please get rid of that feature!

[ZAV]

This isn't a feature. It is a nuisance and an inconvenience to the driver. It makes the driving experience worse when it should be a fun driving experience. If the switch would remember the off setting instead of defaulting to on each time, then it would be okay, but it doesn't do that. It auto turns on every time the vehicle is turned on. A user design flaw this bad really destroys the driving experience and I can see people looking and moving to other brands that have a better driving experience.

[---mdzr]

I wish i could disable it permanently.

[iMotoTacticL]

Saved some gas or spend lot of money replacing premature starter and battery. you pick! I turned off mine every time…Damn engineers smoking crap.

[ganzonomy]

How to use idle stop:

Step 1 make conscious note to turn off when you start car

Step 2: save batteries, starters, etc. Even if you lose 1mpg every tank....

[vortexandres]

I have the TLX tech package. Interior is LIT A.F. So many colors to choose from. You can even choose to have the carpet interior lights a different color than the interior lights. The driving settings are great. I like putting it on sport when a piece of s*** Driver gives me a hard time. Zone the fuck outta his way. The hood of the car is really bold. When in the passenger / driving seat, view to the road is really nice. Statement piece. Thanks Acura.

[Laredo]

I have the 2022 rdx aspec advance- you can bypass the idle stop without turning it off each time by putting light pressure on the brake pedal enough to stop the car and the idle stop does not engage

[BluePacificRQF]

I like it. Anything to help with saving fuel is good.

[mjinpa]

Hate hate hate this feature!!!! And Acura isn’t so smooth with engaging and disengaging the feature.. the fact that you can’t permanently disable it is equally as frustrating! HORRIBLE!

[needscoffeemueller]

I’m to young for a car :( but my grandma has a Rdx

[jtomtl]

The most disgusting feature in modern cars

[itsweetened]

My Malibu does this. Trust me, I bet it’s much smoother in an Acura. It’s not as bad as y’all think

[JoeG-lh]

Why not to buy an ACURA RDX!! My long testimonial but it might save you some grief in the future. This is not against this dealer but ACURA CANADA primarily.

As an ACURA RDX owner for the last 5 years, this is straight from the horse’s mouth. Sorry the RDX is going to let you down at some point and don’t think ACURA CANADA will care to hear you out. They will bounce you back to the dealer and I can tell you for a fact there will be zero accountability taken for their own product.

I had issues with the vehicle since the 3rd week of ownership, followed by many defects and recalls. Below are a few of them.

- Front side window motor defect. The motor had to be replaced
- Driver power seat not working. The dealer replaced the whole seat. Imagine this scenario, my wife, and kids are 130 km away from Vaughan at Big Apple, the seat memory gets locked on my settling, and she is shorter. Unable to drive the car. I had to UBER it all the way, then get them
- Brake issues and noise from week 1. After months of complaining, the dealer changed the brakes and rotor, and the issue was resolved. As a customer, you need to push for a resolution
- Fuel Pump defect(Twice!!)
- Rear glass shattering ( Car was at the dealership for over 40 days to get this fixed ). The family was in the car when this happened. Can you imagine how freaked the kids were? Took us days to calm them down and get them back in the RDX when it came back from the dealership
- Lane assist sensor not functioning properly. I got a tech model, and the tech does not work as it should.
The center speaker replaced due to a defect
- Panoramic sunroof seal issue. ACURA suggests we can replace it for you, but we can’t guarantee that it will be 100%, could leak bulge out again. So, if you agree we can do it. Can you imagine living with defects after buying a so-called premium car
- Infotainment cable defect
- Vehicle losing acceleration and power
- Infotainment freezing
- Seat belt issues
The key fob does not work properly. Especially keyless access is very inconsistent.
- Your complimentary car wash is done with a kitchen brush. No, it won’t scratch your paint!! Great standard set by ACURA CANADA.

When you buy a premium vehicle, one would expect above-average product, customer experience, and after-sales support from the manufacturer. Sorry you are expecting a lot here from ACURA CANADA, but they cannot deliver this bare minimum customer expectation. They will deflect every issue and part delays behind the so-called COVID times curtain. In my cases, with multiple issues and history, they will treat you like the issue is an isolated one and a mediation team will contact you in 3 to 5 business days when you are struggling at the dealership point to find a solution. In three past instances, these issues came up closer to our vacation and we had to scramble like chickens to arrange alternatives/figure replacement/loaner car.

Yesterday was the fourth instance, the RDX stopped on 401 due to the fuel pump failing. My family is scheduled to go to NY over this long Labor Day weekend. Imagine the ordeal now we must go through. The parts will take weeks or months to arrive. My $55K RDX is parked at the dealership, and I have a $25K rental car for these weeks.

I asked ACURA CANADA to extend my warranty given I had so many issues with the RDX and not even had one or two years that I could peacefully drive the RDX. ACURA’s response was that they would help to get the issues rectified during the warranty period and that’s about it. After the warranty you are responsible.

So as a customer, going through the distress every time, towing the RDX at your own expense, staying hours on the phone with ACURA and the dealership, driving to the dealership, making alternative arrangements, and waiting days and months is just part of the amazing customer experience when you buy an ACURA RDX!!

My humble recommendation to everyone thinking of buying the RDX, please take a few extra days to research your options. Don’t waste your time and money on the RDX, sadly I did!

[found_my_chapstick]

come on acura. i only know the shitty european cars did this. dont fall into the hype.