2012 Acura RDX set clock

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
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Dual Temperature Control
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Climate Control Sensors
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Audio System
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Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system)
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To Play the Radio
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Adjusting the Sound
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Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
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Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
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185 Disc Changer Error Messages
(Models without navigationsystem)
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Playing an iPod
®(Models without
navigation system)
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iPod
®Error Messages (Models
without navigation system)
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigationsystem)
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USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without
navigation system)
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Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
without navigation system)
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Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Interface Dial
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Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models
with navigation system)
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Adjusting the Sound
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Playing the XM
®Radio (Models with
navigation system)
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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)
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Disc Changer Error Messages
(Models with navigationsystem)
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255 Protecting Your Discs
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Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
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iPod
®Error Messages (Models with
navigation system)
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation
system)
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USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation
system)
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Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with
navigation system)
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FM/AM Radio Reception
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Remote Audio Controls
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Auxiliary Input Jack
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Radio Theft Protection
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Setting the Clock
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Security System
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Compass
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Compass Operation
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Cruise Control
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HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
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AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
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Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
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Features
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Features
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Adjusting the Sound
Press the SOUND/CLOCK button
repeatedly to display the BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,
SUBWOOFER and SVC (speed-
sensitive volume compensation)
settings.
Each mode is shown on the center
display as it changes. Turn the PWR/
VOL knob to adjust the setting to
your liking. When the level reaches
the center, you will see‘‘
’’on the
center display. The system will
automatically return the display to
the selected audio mode about 10
seconds after you stop adjusting a
mode.
Treble/Bass －Use the TREBLE/
BASS modes to adjust the tone to
your liking. You can adjust each
mode in levels between －6 and ＋6.Balance/Fader －These two modes
adjust the strength of the sound
coming from each speaker.
BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while FADER adjusts the
front-to-back strength.
BALANCE can be adjusted in levels
between L9 and R9. FADER can be
adjusted in levels between F9 and
R9. When FADER adjustment level
reaches F9, the subwoofer speaker
will be turned off.
ADJUSTMENT LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT MODE PWR/VOL KNOB SOUND/CLOCK BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
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Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Text Data Display FunctionEach time you press the DISP/
MODE button, the display mode
switches between the album name,
the song name, the artist name, or
name off (which turns off the text
display).
The center display shows up to about
16 characters of the selected data. If
the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 16
characters and the
indicator in the
center display. Press and hold the
DISP/MODE button until the next
16 characters are shown.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SEEK/SKIP bar while an
iPod is playing to select passages and
change files.
SKIP －Each time you press and
release the
side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar, the system skips forward
to the beginning of the next file.
Press and release the
side of the
bar, to skip backward to the
beginning of the current file. Press it
again to skip to the beginning of the
previous file.
To move rapidly within a file, press
and hold either side (or
)of
the SEEK/SKIP bar.
To Select a File from iPod MenuYou can also select a file from any list
on the iPod menu: playlists, artists,
albums, and songs, by using the
SOUND/CLOCK button and PWR/
VOL knob. Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button to switch
the display to an iPod menu, then
turn the PWR/VOL knob to select a
desired list. Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button to set your
selection.
Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button.
Playing an iPod
®(Models without navigation system)
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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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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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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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5. Look for any obvious coolantleaks, such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see Emergency
Towing on page 475).
6. If you do not find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
7. If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower before
checking the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
8. Using gloves or a large heavy cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. 9. Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘
’’). Add coolant to the radiator
up to the base of the filler neck. If
you do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have the
cooling system drained and refilled
with the proper mixture as soon as
you can.
10. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the H mark, the engine
needs repair (see Emergency
Towing on page 475).
11. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has gone
down, add coolant to the MAX
mark. Put the cap back on tightly.
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