2012 Acura RDX USB

FOLDER SCAN－This function
samples the first file in each folder in
the order they are stored. To activate
the folder scan feature, push the
selector to the right repeatedly. You
will see FOLDER SCAN on the
screen. You will also see SCAN on
the upper display and the folder
number blinking. You will get a 10
second sampling of the first file in
each folder. Push the selector
repeatedly to get out of the scan
mode. The system plays the last file
sampled.
You can also select the folder scan
feature with the SCAN button on the
control panel. Press and release the
SCAN button repeatedly.
Press and hold the SCAN button to
get out of the folder scan mode and
play the last file sampled. To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
To play the radio, press the AM/FM
or
button. Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch to the disc
mode (if a disc is loaded). Press the
DISC/AUX button to switch the
audio mode between the USB mode
and
Bluetooth
®Audio.
If you reconnect the same USB flash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it left off.
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
For information, see page 279.
Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory DeviceYou can disconnect the USB flash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always follow the USB
flash memory device's instructions
when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB flash
memory device while it is playing,
the upper display and the audio
control display (if selected) show NO
DATA.
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If you see an error message on the
upper display while playing a USB
flash memory device, find the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Error Message
Cause Solution
USB ERRORUSB ROM error There is a problem with the USB adapter
unit.
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS
MANUAL Abnormal power
source Appears when the overcurrent protection
feature of the system stops supplying
power to USB because an incompatible
device is connected. Disconnect the
device. Then, turn the audio system off,
and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the
device that caused the error.
UNPLAYABLE FILE Use of unsupported
files Appears when the files in the USB flash
memory device are DRM or an
unsupported format. This error message
appears for a few seconds, then plays the
next song.
USB
NO SONG No files in USB flash
memory device Appears when the USB flash memory
device is empty or there are no MP3,
WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
memory device. Save some MP3, WMA,
or AAC files in the USB flash memory
device.
UNSUPPORTED Use of unsupported
USB flash memory
device Appears when an unsupported device is
connected. See page 272 for information
on USB flash memory devices. If it appears
when the supported device is connected,
reconnect the device.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
279
Features
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Once a device is linked, the name of
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the DISP/MODE button
switches the audio control display
between the
Bluetooth
®Audio and
the device name.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be a delay
before the system begins to play.
To play the audio files, you may need
to operate your phone. If so, follow
the phone maker's operating
instructions.
ᤳ : If an iPod, USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in
the upper display and the audio
control display (if selected).
Push the DISC/AUX button
again to play audio files from
your
Bluetooth
®Audio phone. In the following conditions, the
display shows a
‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message.
●The phone is not linked to HFL.●The phone is not turned on.●The phone is not in the vehicle.●Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible forBluetooth
®Audio, is already
connected. If your
Bluetooth
®Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To find out if your phone is
approved, go to
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
(in Canada,
www.acura.
ca
), or call the HandsFreeLink
®
consumer support at (888) 528-7876.Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
the play mode functions.
CONTINUED
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
283
Features
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To change sound settingsPress the AUDIO button, then push
down the selector to display the
audio menu. Turn the knob to switch
the setting between the resume/
pause mode and the sound mode.
Select SOUND, then press ENTER
to set your selection.
Turn the knob to select a sound
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. Turn the knob to your
liking (see page 224 for more sound
setting information).
To switch to HFL modeIf you receive a call when theBluetooth
®Audio is playing, press
the HFL Talk button on the steering
wheel. The audio control display and
the upper display switch to the HFL
mode (see page 309).
After ending the call, press the HFL
Back button to go back to the
Bluetooth
®Audio mode.
If you receive a call while the system
is in the pause mode, the mode will
be canceled and
Bluetooth
®Audio
will continue to play.
To turn off the Bluetooth
®Audio
mode
Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, XM or
DISC/AUX (if a disc is loaded), on
the audio control panel or press the
mode button on the steering wheel
repeatedly to select another audio
mode. If an iPod or USB flash
memory device is connected to the
USB adapter cable or audio unit is
connected to AUX jack, pressing the
DISC/AUX button also changes a
mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing from your phone.
CONTINUED
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Features
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If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (file in MP3 or WMA format)
each time you press the top (＋)of
the CH button. Press the bottom (－ )
to return to the beginning of the
current track/file. Press it twice to
return to the previous track/file.
To select a different disc (folder in
MP3/WMA mode), press and hold
the top (＋ ) or bottom (－ ) of the CH
button until you hear a beep. If you are listening to XM Radio, use
the CH button to change channels.
Each time you press the top (＋
)of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset channel. Press the
bottom (－ ) to go back to the
previous preset channel.
To go to the next channel of the
category you are listening to, press
and hold the top (＋ ) or bottom (－)
of the CH button until you hear a
beep. If you are playing a USB flash
memory device or iPod with the USB
adapter cable, press and release the
top (＋
) of the CH button to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
file. Press the bottom (－ ) to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current file. Press it twice to return to
the previous file.
When playing a USB flash memory
device, you can also use the seek
function to skip the folder. To
activate this, press and hold either
side of the CH button until you hear
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Numbers, Identification
.............
478
O
Octane Requirement, Gasoline
.................................
352
Odometer
.....................................
76
Odometer, Trip
............................
76
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
..............................
405
Off-Road Precautions
..................
405
Oil Change, How to
......................
422
Change, When to
....................
411
Checking Engine
....................
357
Life, Engine
.............................
411
Pressure Indicator
.............
65, 465
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart
...................................
420
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
................................
488
ON (Ignition Key Position)
........
125
Outside Mirrors
.........................
146
Outside Temperature
...................
76
Overheating, Engine
..................
463 Owner's Maintenance Checks
....
417
Oxygenated Fuels
......................
352
P
Panel Brightness Control
...........
120
Park Gear Position
.....................
377
Parking
......................................
386
Parking Brake
............................
150
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
.................................
467
Parking Lights
...........................
116
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
386, 489
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
33
PGM-FI System
..........................
488
Playing an iPod
®..................
197, 260
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
.............................
204, 270
Playing Disc
...............................
185
Playing the FM/AM Radio
...............................
174, 217
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
179, 228
Pollen Filter
...............................
439
Power Door Locks
.....................
126 Power Seat Adjustments
............
134
Power Socket Locations
.............
157
Power Steering Fluid
.................
430
Power Windows
.........................
142
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
18
Preparing to Drive
......................
373
Proper Seat Belt Usage
................
15
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
12
Additional Safety Precautions
...
19
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
18
Protecting Children
......................
36
General Guidelines
..................
36
Protecting Infants
.....................
41
Protecting Larger Children
......
53
Protecting Small Children
........
42
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
51
Using LATCH
..........................
46
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
463
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
172
Radio/Disc Sound System
.........
174
Radio Theft Protection
...............
291
CONTINUED
Index
VII
INDEX
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USB Flash Memory Device ErrorMessages
........................
211, 279
Used Oil, How to Dispose of......
423
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
158
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
366
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
480
Vehicle Identification Number
...
478
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
................................
395
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
69
VSA System Indicator
..............
68
Vehicle Storage
..........................
451
VIN
............................................
478
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
420
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
58
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only)
.......................................
495 Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level
........
426
Operation
................................
114
Wheels
.......................................
443
Adjusting the Steering
.............
122
Alignment and Balance
...........
446
Compact Spare
........................
454
Wrench, Nut
...........................
455
Windows Auto Reverse
...........................
143
Operating the Power
...............
142
Rear, Defogger
........................
121
Windshield Cleaning
..................................
114
Defroster
.................................
167
Washers
..........................
114, 426
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.....................
440
Operation
................................
114
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer
................................
115
Worn Tires
.................................
445
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
475 X
XM
®Radio
..........................
179, 228Index
XI
INDEX
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