A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features. This
guide covers the RDX with Technology Package.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AcuraLink
®Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3\f
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Song By VoiceTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HomeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi\bInformation Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Multi\bView Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f\f
One\bTouch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f3
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f4
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AcuraLink Real\bTime Traffic
TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AcuraLink Real\bTime WeatherTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
AWD *(All\bWheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti\block Brake System)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to screen)
SIDE AIRBAG off
VSAoff
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
High beamson
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) Door/tailgate open indicator:
Close door/tailgate
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Brake system
Keyless Access SystemEPS(electric power steering)
*if equipped
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