2013 Acura RDX Advanced Technology Guide

A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety
information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
\f. When you receive a newmessage, an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
\f. Using the Interface Dial, open a maintenance or
diagnostic message. 3. The system searches for the next
available appointment at your dealer.
Select “Confirm Appointment” if you
are satisfied with the date.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.” 4.Select “OK” to set the appointment.3.
Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and
make sure your Bluetooth\bcompatible phone is paired and correctly set up
(see page \b4).
30 3\f
B L \b E T O O T H®
A U D I O
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com\bhandsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
\f. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink®(seepage \b4).
2.Press HDD/AUX until Bluetooth
Audio appears.
3. From your phone, openthe desired
audio player or app and begin
playback. Sound is redirected to the
audio system.
P l a y i n gB l u e t \f \f t hA u d i o F i l e s
4. Press () or () on the audio
control panel or (+) or (\b) on the
steering wheel to change tracks.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls may not be supported on all phones.
Note: If you are not satisfied with the
available date, use the Call option to
call your dealer directly.
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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded
once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s
\f.Press HDD/AUX until HDD appears.
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2. The first song of the last
recorded album plays. To
change tracks, rotatethe
interface dial or pressthe SKIP
() or () buttons.
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
2. Select one of the categories. 3.
Select a track and pressENTER
to begin playing.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h D r i v e
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
C o n n e c t i n g D e v i c e s a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s
\f. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your iPod
dock connector or flash drive.
2. Press HDD/AUX until iPod or USB
appears.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
\f. From the audio screen, pushthe
interface dial up to select MUSIC
SEARCH.
3. Press () or () on the audio
control panel or (+) or (\b) on the
steering wheel to change tracks.
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S O N G B Y V O I C ET M( S B V )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens using simple voice commands.
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides voice
feedback and lists
possible matches.
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen.
Say “iPod
search” or“HDD
search.”
Say “Play” and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example, say
“Play Artist XYZ.”
Saythe number
next to the
selection you
want to play. For
example, say
“Four.”
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say
“iPod search” or
“HDD search.”
Say “List” and one
of the options on
the Search Mode
screen. For
example, say“List
Artist XYZ.”
Say the number
next to the
selection you
want to play.
For example,
say “One.”
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen. Say
the
number
next to the
selection
you want
to play. For
example,
say “Four.”
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
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P A N D O R A
®
Play and operate Pandora internet radio from your iPhone®through your vehicle’s
audio system. Standard data rates apply.
P l a y i n g P a n d o r a
3. From the audio screen, select
items such as Station List,
Like/Dislike, and Pause/Resume.*\f. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your
iPhone dock connector.
2. Open Pandora from your phone.
Press HDD/AUX until Pandora
appears and streaming begins.
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink buttonat
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Pressthe “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote\bcontrolled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at
(800) 355\b35\f5, or visit www.homelink.com.
Notes:
• If the Pandora app is not selected on your phone, iPod music is played.
• If you shut down the Pandora app, you must reopen it on your phone to
resume play.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure to select Pandora mode
on the audio system.
* Menu functions not available on all phones
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat, as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant.
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R E G I S T E R A TM Y A C U R A . C O M
My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore features
and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain
and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services
account, and access other useful information.
F U E L R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
• Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 9\f octane or higher is recommended.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese\bbased fueladditive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can
deteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control
system. Always use MMT\bfree gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of
gasoline containing MMT may not be covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s
advanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their
gasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail
location. This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent
additives and be free of metallic additives. This helps avoid build\bup of deposits
in your engine and emission control system. Because the level of detergency
and harmful metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market,
Acura endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information, visit www.toptiergas.com .
• For more important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit
My Acura at www.myacura.com.
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