2012 Acura RDX homelink

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
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61
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink
®, and other convenience items
)...
163
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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351
Driving (engine and transmission operation)
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371
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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409
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
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453
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
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477
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)
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493
Index
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I
INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Contents
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ᤳ1:
ᤳ 2:
ᤳ 3: On models without navigation system.
On models with navigation system.
HomeLink
®buttons (P. 303)
Moonroof Switch (P. 144)
Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 63)
GAUGES (P. 73)
DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 26)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 148)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 142)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 354) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P. 150) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P. 376)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 356) AUDIO SYSTEM
ᤳ
1
(P. 174) CEILING CONSOLE
ᤳ
3
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 146)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 26)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P. 164) POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
(P. 142)
AUDIO SYSTEM
ᤳ 2
(P. 216)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 157)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. REARVIEW MONITOR
ᤳ
1
(P. 348)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 199, 207, 263, 274)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ᤳ1: On models without navigation system.
ᤳ 2: On models with navigation system.
ᤳ 3: HomeLink
®Buttons (P. 303)
Moonroof Switch (P. 144)
Front Ceiling Light Switch (P. 151)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 63)
GAUGES (P. 73)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 148)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 142)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 356) FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 354) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 150)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 376) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 157)
AUDIO SYSTEM
ᤳ
1
(P. 174) CEILING CONSOLE
ᤳ
3MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON (P. 146)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P. 164)AUDIO SYSTEM
ᤳ 2
(P. 216)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 126)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
(P. 142)
REARVIEW MONITOR
ᤳ
1
(P. 348)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 199, 207, 263, 274)
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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.
The security system helps to discourage
vandalism and theft of your vehicle.On models with navigation systemThe climate control system and the audiosystem have a voice control feature. Referto the navigation system manual for more
information.Climate Control System
....................
164
Dual Temperature Control
.............
169
Climate Control Sensors
................
171
Audio System
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172
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system)
........
174
To Play the Radio
.........................
174
Adjusting the Sound
.....................
177
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
............
179
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
.......................
185 Disc Changer Error Messages
(Models without navigationsystem)
..................................
195
Playing an iPod
®(Models without
navigation system)
.......................
197
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
without navigation system)
............
203
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigationsystem)
..................................
204
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without
navigation system)
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211
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
without navigation system)
............
212
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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216
Interface Dial
..............................
216
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models
with navigation system)
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217
Adjusting the Sound
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224
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models with
navigation system)
.......................
228
Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)
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239
Disc Changer Error Messages
(Models with navigationsystem)
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255 Protecting Your Discs
.......................
257
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
.......................
260
iPod
®Error Messages (Models with
navigation system)
.......................
269
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation
system)
..................................
270
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation
system)
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279
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with
navigation system)
.......................
280
FM/AM Radio Reception
..................
287
Remote Audio Controls
.....................
289
Auxiliary Input Jack
..........................
291
Radio Theft Protection
......................
291
Setting the Clock
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293
Security System
...............................
294
Compass
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295
Compass Operation
....................
295
Cruise Control
.................................
300
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
......
303
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®..............
306
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
...........
332
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
...........................
348
Features
163
Features
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The HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
built into your vehicle can be
programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting,
or home security systems.
General Safety InformationBefore programming your HomeLink
to operate a garage door opener,
confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection
system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye, ’’or
other safety and reverse stop features.
If your garage door was manufactured
before April 1, 1982, you may not be
able to program HomeLink to operate
it. These units do not have safety
features that cause the motor to stop
and reverse it if an obstacle is detected
during closing, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not use HomeLink with any
garage door opener that lacks safety
stop and reverse features. Units manufactured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with safety stop and reverse
features. If your unit does not have an
external entrapment protection
system, an easy test to confirm the
function and performance of the safety
stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2
╳
4 under the closing door. The door
should stop and reverse upon
contacting the piece of wood. As an
additional safety feature, garage door
openers manufactured after January 1,
1993 are required to have external
entrapment protection systems, such
as an electronic eye, which detect an
object obstructing the door.
Important Safety PrecautionsRefer to the safety information that
came with your garage door opener to
test that the safety features are
functioning properly. If you do not
have this information, contact the
manufacturer of the equipment.
Before programming HomeLink to a
garage door or gate opener, make sure
that people and objects are out of the
way of the device to prevent potential
injury or damage. When programming
a garage door opener, park just
outside the garage.Training HomeLinkBefore you begin
－ If you just
received your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase
any previously learned codes before
training the first button. To do this,
press and hold the two outside buttons
on the HomeLink transceiver for about
20 seconds, until the red indicator
flashes. Release the buttons, then
proceed to step 1.
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HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
303
Features
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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.
2
a
ab
1
1
23
5
4
Training a Button
NO NO
NO YES
YES
Retraining a Button
Erasing Codes
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button until the HomeLink
indicator begins to flash slowly.
When the indicator begins to flash
slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink
button and follow steps 1-3 under
Training a Button.
To erase codes stored in all buttons, press
and hold the two outer buttons until the
HomeLink indicator begins to flash (about
10 to 20 seconds), then release the buttons.
You should erase all three codes before
selling the vehicle.
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again.
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the "learn" button on the
remotely controlled device
(e.g., garage door opener).
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remotely
controlled device should operate. Training
complete
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter you wish to link.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds? HomeLink
LED is on.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. Indicator remains
on for about 25
seconds (standard
transmitter)
If you have any problems programming
HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with
the device you are trying to program, or call
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or go online to
www.homelink.com. Indicator flashes rapidly
for 2 seconds, then
remains on for about 23
seconds (rolling code
transmitter)
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds? YES
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
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HomeLink
®is a registered trademark
of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
305
Features
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Automatic Lighting Off
............
118
Automatic Lighting On
............
117
Daytime Running Lights
.........
119
High Beam Indicator
................
69
High Beams, Turning on
.........
116
Lights On Indicator
..................
70
Low Beams, Turning on
..........
116
Reminder Chime
.....................
116
Turning on
..............................
116
Head Restraints
..........................
135
Heated Mirrors
..........................
147
Heaters, Seats
............................
141
Heating and Cooling
..................
164
High Altitude, Starting at
............
374
High-Low Beam Switch
..............
117
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
............................
303
Hood, Opening and Closing the
..........................................
356
Horn
......................................
4, 113
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Identification Number, Vehicle
...................................
478 Ignition
Keys
........................................
122
Switch
.....................................
125
Timing Control System
...........
488
Immobilizer System
...................
124
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
................
44
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
63
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
.......
66, 388
A/T Temp
................................
65
Brake (Amber)
..................
67, 468
Brake (Red)
......................
67, 467
Charging System
..............
65, 465
Cruise Control
..........................
69
Cruise Main
.............................
69
Fog Lights
................................
70
High Beam
...............................
69
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
66
Lights On
.................................
70
Low Fuel
..................................
68
Low Oil Pressure
..............
65, 465
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS
............................
71, 390
Maintenance Minder
TM
...........
411 Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
33
Seat Belt Reminder
.............
20, 64
Security System
.......................
70
SH-AWD
®.................................
70
Side Airbag Off
....................
32, 66
SRS
.....................................
32, 65
System Message
......................
72
TPMS/Tire Pressure Monitor
.........................
71, 390
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning
...............................
69
VSA OFF
..................................
69
VSA System
.............................
68
Individual Map Lights
................
152
Infant Restraint
............................
41
Infant Seats
..................................
41
Tether Anchorage Points
.........
51
Inflation, Proper Tire
..................
444
Recommended Pressures
.......
445
Inside Mirror
.............................
146
Inspection, Tire
..........................
445
Installing a Child Seat
..................
45
Instrument Panel
..........................
63
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