2008 Acura RDX 211

The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation................
Climate Control System .160
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Dual Temperature Control .165
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Climate Control Sensors .167
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Audio System .168
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Audio System (On RDX model) .170
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To Play the AM/FM Radio .170
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Operating the CD Changer .173
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XM
Satellite Radio .183
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Adjusting the Sound .186
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Setting the Clock .188
Audio System (On RDX with Technology Package ................................
model) .189
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Interf ace Dial.189
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To Play the AM/FM Radio.190
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Operating the CD Changer .196
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XM
Satellite Radio.211
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Adjusting the Sound.217
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Auxiliary Input Jack .220
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Radio Reception .221
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Protecting Your Discs .223
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CD Changer Error Messages .226
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .228
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Remote Audio Controls .230
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Radio Thef t Protection .232
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Security System .233 ...............................
Cruise Control .234
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AcuraLink .237
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .247
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.252
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .270
On RDX with Technology Package
model
Features
Features
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µTo tune with the interf ace dial, press
the AUDIO button to view the audio
control display, then push the
selector down, and turn the dial to
TUNE. Then press ENTER on the
selector, and turn the dial to the
desired f requency. To exit the
TUNE mode, press ENTER again.
XM satellite radio inf ormation is
available on page .
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the
preset buttons or icons, and AUTO
SELECT.
Use the TUNE/FOLDER
bar to tune the radio to a desired
f requency. Press the side of the
bar to tune to a higher f requency,
and the side of the bar to tune
to a lower f requency.
If youpressandholdthe or
side of the bar, the f requency
will begin to change rapidly. It will
stop when you release it.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Press the AUDIO button to
view the audio control display. Turn
the system on by pressing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM/FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
PWR/VOL knob.
The band and f requency the radio
waslasttunedtoareshownonthe
upper display. To change bands,
press the AM/FM button. You can
also change bands with the interf ace
dial. Press the AUDIO button to view
the audio control display and the
band changes to FM1, FM2, or AM
each time you push the selector up.
On the FM bands, ‘‘STEREO’’ will be
shown on the audio control display.
‘‘ST’’ will also appear on the upper
display if the station is broadcasting
in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM
is not available. 211
Audio System
To Select a Station
TUNE
192
TUNE ICON
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On RDX with Technology Package model only
XMSatellite Radio
Audio System
Features
211
XM BAND
CATEGORY MODE INDICATOR PRESET
NUMBER
CHANNEL NUMBER
U.S. model is shown.
CH MODE INDICATOR
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Protecting Children .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .41
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .45
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Saf ety Belts .8,19 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting .412
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
.183,211
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .354
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .19,62
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .139
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Seats, Adjusting the .131,132
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Security Relock Timer .107
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Security System .233
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SEL/RESET Button .72
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Serial Number .394
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Radiator Overheating .379
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Radio Thef t Protection .232
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Readiness Codes .382
Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .350
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Rear Seat, Folding Down .136
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .270
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Rear View Mirror .144
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Rear Window Def ogger .118
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .113
Reception, XM
Satellite
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Radio .228
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Reclining the Seat Backs .131,132
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .300
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Ref ueling .273 ................
Remote Audio Controls .230
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Remote Transmitter .127
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .355
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Engine Oil and Filter .338
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Fuses .386
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Light Bulbs .347
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Tires .363
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Transmitter Battery .128
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Wiper Blades .356
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .412
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Required Engine Oil .336
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .277,340
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Restraint, Child .35
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Retractable Master Key .120
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Reverse Gear Position .294
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Roof Rack .286
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Rotation, Tire .363
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