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Read the appropriate pages in this
section f or operation of the audio
systems installed in your vehicle.For RDX model, see pages thru .
For RDX with Technology
Package model, see page thru .
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Audio System
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RDX model
U.S. model is shown.
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Bluetoothis a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Here are the main components of
the HFL system:
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling console. The microphone is
shared with the navigation system.
BluetoothWireless Technology
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Phonebook
Microphone
Voice Control
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HFL recognizes simple voice
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage
255.
TousetheHFL,yourphonemust
haveapprovedBluetoothcapability
Thistypeofphoneisavailable
throughmanyphonemakersand
cellularcarriers.Youcanalsofindan
approvedphonebyvisiting
calling the HandsFreeLink consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In
1888-9-ACURA-9.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth® technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
feature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the Hands-
Free Profile. For more information,
and a list of compatible cell phones, www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions for using the HFL
begin on page 253.
visit
or call 1-888-528-7876. In Canada,
commands,suchasphonenumbers
visit www.acura.ca, or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.alongwiththeHands -Free Prof ile.
www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by
Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call
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The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset bars or preset
buttons (depending on models) to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting will be reset to 1:00. To set
the time again, f ollow the setting
procedure (see page ).
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On RDX with Technology Package model
On RDX models
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
If the audio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
next time you turn on the audio you
will see ‘‘ ’’ on the display.
Use the preset bars or buttons
(depending on models) to enter the
f ive-digit code (see page ).
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock (see page ). If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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model
Fuses
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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