2011 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

Your vehicle's audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific five-digit code with
the preset bars or buttons
(depending on models). Because
there are hundreds of number
combinations possible from the five
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.
You should have received a card that
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a safe place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system's serial number in this
owner's manual.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number from your dealer.
To do this, you will need the audio
system's serial number.NOTE:
If you have a My Acura account, you
can retrieve the anti-theft code
online.
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see
‘‘
’’on
the center or upper display
(depending on models) the next time
you turn on the system. Use the
preset bars or buttons (depending on
models) to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your owner's
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing. If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
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On models without navigation systemTo set the time, press the SOUND/
CLOCK button until you hear a beep,
then release the button. The
displayed time begins to blink.
Change the hour by pressing the H
(preset 4) side of the preset bar until
the numbers advance to the desired
time. Change the minute by pressing
the M (preset 5) side of the bar until
the numbers advance to the desired
time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
before the half hour, pressing the
SOUND/CLOCK button until you
hear a beep, then pressing the R
(preset 6) side of the preset bar sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets forward to the
beginning of the next hour.
When you are finished, press the
SOUND/CLOCK button again to set
the time.
On models with navigation systemThe navigation system receives
signals from the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Refer to the navigation system
manual for how to adjust the time.
U.S. model is shown.SOUND/CLOCK BUTTONPRESET 6 (R)
PRESET 4 (H)
PRESET 5 (M)
CLOCK
Setting the Clock
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights, parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights flashes if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarming system before the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver's door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors and the tailgate from the
outside with the key, driver's lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause the
alarm to activate. It will also activate
if the audio unit is removed from the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.
The security system will not set if the
hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. Before you leave the vehicle,
make sure the doors, tailgate, and
hood are securely closed.
NOTE:
To see if the system is set
after you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, a beep will sound.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Compass OperationOn models without navigation systemThe compass shows your direction of
travel. It indicates eight directions.
The compass is displayed on the
center display when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
The compass can be affected by
driving near power lines or stations,
across bridges, through tunnels, over
railroad crossings, past large vehicles,
or driving near large objects that
cause magnetic interference. It can
also be affected by accessories such as
antennas and roof racks that are
mounted by magnets.
COMPASSSOUND/CLOCK
BUTTON
RPT BUTTON
PRESET BARS
U.S. model is shown.
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Compass CalibrationIf the compass direction is blinking
and the CAL indicator is shown, the
compass is self-calibrating.The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, do the following.
NOTE
: Do this procedure in an open
area, away from buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
1. Press and hold the SOUND/ CLOCK and RPT buttons at the
same time for about 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep, then the
display will change to the compass
setting mode as shown above.
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2. Select‘‘CAL ’’by pressing preset 1
to enter the calibration mode. If
you want to cancel this mode,
select ‘‘R ’’ by pressing preset 3.
The display will return to the
normal display.
3. Select ‘‘CAL START ’’by pressing
preset 1. The system will start the
calibration. ‘‘CAL ’’will appear on
the display, then the direction will
also begin to blink. If you select
‘‘ R ’’ by pressing preset 3, the
display will return to the compass
setting mode.
4. When the direction stops blinking, the calibration mode is completed.
The display will return to the
normal display.
Compass Zone SelectionIn most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone set into the compass, do the
procedure on the following pages.
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1. Press and hold the SOUND/CLOCK and RPT buttons at the
same time for about 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep, then the
center display will change to the
compass setting mode as shown
above. 2. Select
‘‘ZONE ’’by pressing preset
2 to enter the zone setting mode.
The display will change to zone
setting mode, and show you the
current zone setting. If you want to
cancel this mode, select ‘‘R ’’ by
pressing preset 3. The display will
return to the normal display.
3. Find the zone for your area on the map (see next page).
4. If the zone is incorrect, presspreset 1 (－ ) or preset 2 (＋ ) to get
the zone number to count up and
down. When you finish setting the
correct zone, or want to cancel this
mode without changing the
current setting, select ‘‘SET ’’by
pressing preset 3. The display will
return to the normal display.
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ꭧGuam Island : Zone 8
ꭧ Puerto Rico : Zone 11
Compass
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