2010 ACURA ZDX audio

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionWhen you unlock the driver's door
with your remote transmitter, each
remote transmitter activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote transmitter. The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shown on the back of each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
Here are the settings activated with
the remote transmitter:
●Customized settings
(see page 94).●Driving position memory
(see page 180).●Audio system settings
(see page 277).●Climate control settings
(see page 221).
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Keyless Memory Setting™When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver's ID (Driver
1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back
of each remote. Here are the settings activated with
the remote:
●Driving position memory
(see page 180).●Keyless memory settings
(see page 94).●Audio system settings
(see page 277).●Climate control settings
(see page 221).●Navigation system preferences
(see the navigation system
manual).
Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.●Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.●Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.●If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogramed by your dealer.
DRIVER'S ID
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How the mode is switched depends
on the shift lever position (with or
without the shift lever in Park).
With the shift lever in Park, the
power mode changes from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you
push the start button.
To change the mode from ON to
ACCESSORY with the shift lever
position in Park, press the engine
start/stop button twice.
To change the mode from
ACCESSORY to OFF, shift to Park,
then press the engine start/stop
button twice.
NOTE:If the keyless access system
main switch in the glove box is off,
make sure to insert the keyless
access remote into the keyless
access slot to turn on your vehicle's
power mode. For more information,
refer to page 203.
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button comes on green.
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
ON
Indicator in the button remains green when
the engine is not running.
(If the engine is running, this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.
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Ignition Switch and Power Mode ComparisonIgnition Switch Position
Without Keyless
Access System
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.●All electrical
components can be
used.
●Use this position to
start the engine.●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power Mode
With Keyless Access
System and Engine
Start/Stop Button Indicator-Off
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.Indicator-Green
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
Indicator-Green
(engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-Off
●The mode
automatically returns
to ON after the engine
starts.
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
Green OFF
START
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable driving
environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
Climate Control System
..................
220
Audio System
................................
228
Audio System (Models without Navigation System)
....................
229
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
without navigation system)
..........
230
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
..........
238
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
.....................
244
Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigationsystem)
.................................
254 Playing an iPod
®(Models without
navigation system)
.....................
255
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
without navigation system)
..........
263
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
(Models without navigationsystem)
.................................
264
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models withoutnavigation system)
.................
271
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
without navigation system)
..........
272
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
.....................
277
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)
..............
278
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models with
navigation system)
.....................
291
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
.....................
300
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
..............
311
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
312
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
.....................
340 iPod
®Error Messages (Models with
navigation system)
.....................
348
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
349
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
359
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
..............
360
Protecting Your Discs
.....................
365
FM/AM Radio Reception
................
369
Auxiliary Input Jack
........................
371
Remote Audio Controls
...................
371
Radio Theft Protection
....................
374
Setting the Clock
...........................
375
Security System
.............................
378
Cruise Control
...............................
379
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
........
382
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
....
396
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models
without navigation system)..........
399
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models
with navigation system)..............
416
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
.........
435
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
.........................
451
Features
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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle's audio system.
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages 229 through 276.
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages 277 through 364.
With navigation systemWithout navigation system
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Selector KnobMost audio system functions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some functions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.
The knob turns left and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, or to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.When the audio system is in XM
ꭂ
Radio mode or playing discs, pushing
the selector (ENTER) knob switches
the display between the normal
display and the list display. The list
display has three lines to display the
detailed information.
SETUP Display
To use any audio system function,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
To select any setting such as the
clock or sound adjustment, press the
SETUP button. You can select the
item by turning the selector knob. To
go back to the previous display,
press the RETURN button.
Pressing the SETUP button again
will also cancel the setup display
mode.
Personalization Setting
When you unlock the doors with
your remote transmitter and turn the
audio system on with the ignition
switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON
(II) position, the driver
’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio presets and sound level
settings (see page 236) are turned to
the respective memorized mode
automatically.
SETUP BUTTON
RETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB
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Radio Data System (RDS)
On the FM band, you can select a
favorite station and display the
program service name according to
the information provided by the radio
data system (RDS) if the station has
the RDS information available.RDS INFO DisplayThe RDS information display
function shows the name of the RDS
station you are listening to. With the
audio system on and the FM band
selected, you can turn this function
on or off.
To switch the function between on
and off, press and release the TITLE
button. With the system on, you will
see the‘‘RDS INFO ON ’’message on
the display. If the station you are
listening to is an RDS station, the
displayed frequency switches to the
station name. If the station you are listening to is
not an RDS station, the display
continues to show the frequency and
briefly shows with the RDS
information display.
When you turn off this function by
pressing the TITLE button, the
display shows
‘‘RDS INFO OFF. ’’
RDS INFO DISPLAY ON
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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)
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