2013 Acura RDX ESP

Contents
2System Setup P. 19
Start-up20Voice Control System22Interface Settings24Personal Information36Music Search Setup44Routing & Guidance48Clock Adjustment57Vehicle59AcuraLink®62Traffic and Weather Status63Data Reset64
2Navigation P. 67
Entering a Destination68Calculating the Route91Driving to Your Destination94Map Menu99Changing Your Route122Changing Your Destination129Resuming Your Trip133
2Audio P. 135
Audio System136Playing FM/AM Radio138Playing XM® Radio142Playing a Disc147Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio151Playing an iPod®161Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV)165Playing Pandora®166
Playing a USB Flash Drive170Playing Bluetooth® Audio174Adjusting the Sound176Audio Remote Controls177
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®180Pairing a Phone182Setting Up Speed Dialing187Editing User Name and PIN189Phone Setup190Making a Call192Receiving a Call195HFL Menus196Text Messages199
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 201
AcuraLink® Messages202Reading Messages202Message Categories203Message Options204Dealer Appointments205
2Other Features P. 207
Calendar208Calculator210Information Functions212Multi-View Rear Camera216
2Troubleshooting P. 217
Troubleshooting218Error Messages 225
2Reference Information P. 229
System Initialization230System Limitations232Client Assistance234Legal Information237
2Voice Commands P. 243
Voice Commands244
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.19
NavigationP.67
AudioP.135
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.179
AcuraLink® MessagesP.201
Other FeaturesP.207
TroubleshootingP.217
Reference InformationP.229
Voice CommandsP.243
IndexP.255
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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages (P201)
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link
between you and Acura. It sends and receives several
kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including:
 Vehicle feature guide
 Operating quick tips
 Safety and maintenance information
 Diagnostic information
 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Example of an AcuraLink® Message
If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, you can contact your Acura dealer
from this screen.
Unread message Important message
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic info rmation and recalculates your route in
response to traffic flow, in cidents, or road closures. (P120)
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
Displays continuously updated weather information and weather forecasts, and
provides weather warnings along your route. (P115)
Traffic incident
icons
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed
Traffic flow indicator
Heavy (approx.)
surface: 0 to 20 mph
freeway: 0 to 24 mph
Moderate (approx.) surface: 21 to 30 mph
freeway: 25 to 52 mph
Free-flow (approx.) surface: 31+ mph
freeway: 53+ mph
Color index
Tornado
Hurricane
Storm
Flood
Snow/Freeze
Wind
Heat
Other Rain
Freezing
rain
Snow
Weather icons
or Clear
or Partly cloudy
Cloudy Possibility of lightning
(e.g., rain and lightning)
Possibility of high winds
(e.g., rain and wind) Fog
Rain
Freezing rain
Snow
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather are fee-based subscription
services, with a complimentary 90-day trial upon first retail purchase.NOTE
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Quick Reference GuideTroubleshootingFor more Information (P217)
Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a
short distance behind my actual position, especially at
intersections?
This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the
width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position
can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes
increase even though I am getting closer to my
destination?
The “time to destination” is based on your actual road
speed and traffic conditions to give you a better estimate
of arrival time.
Why does my clock frequently change the time forward
and backward by one hour?
The clock setting is automatically updated based on your
GPS location. If you normally drive between two time
zones, the clock may keep adjusting the time. You can
turn this feature off.
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Clock Adjustment P. 57
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?
Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with
a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new
subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.
How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?
1. Press the INFO button. Rotate i to select Set up and
press u. Check that Volume is not set to OFF.
2. Move y to select Other, rotate i to select Basic
Settings , and press u. Set Voice Recognition Tutor
to ON if you want the system to provide confirmations
and system prompts.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?
In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Simply
press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/Power) button for two
seconds; the system should reactivate.
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System Initialization P. 230
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Interface SettingsLanguage
System Setup
Language
HINFO button  Set up  Other  Language
Set the system language used on all scr eens. You can choose from three languages:
English , Français (French), Español (Spanish).
Rotate i to select the system
language. Press u.1Language
Voice confirmation of ci ties and streets only
occurs when English is the system language.
When Français or Español is selected, some
messages continue to be displayed in English.
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Map MenuWeather Information
Navigation
HENTER button (on map)  Weather Info  Warning Map
View a color-coded weather warning map. Each color corresponds to a different
type of warning.
1.Scroll the map to position the
cursor over a colored area,
adjusting the map scale as
necessary. Press u to select
WEATHER DETAIL .
The system displays the detailed
information.
2. Press u to listen to the weather
warning.
■ Warning Map1 Warning Map
You can change the map scale to 15, 50, or 150
miles.
You can also say d “Read List” to listen to the
weather warning information.
A visual guide helps y ou see a weather warning
map.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Say d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.
2Voice Help P. 5
■Help Features1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth ® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and
any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co.,
Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt
Bluetooth ® Audio when it is playing. Audio will
resume when the call is ended.
Certain functions are disabled while the vehicle is
moving.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 21
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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection.This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
2GPS System P. 232
The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Off-road Tracking is set
to ON and you drive more than 1/2 mile off mapped roads.
2Off-road Tracking P. 60
How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
from my screen?Press the INFO button. Select Set up > Other > Vehicle , and set Off-road Tracking
to OFF , then return to the map.
2Off-road Tracking P. 60
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when
routing.When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads that
include at least one intersection.
2Avoiding Streets P. 123
My elevation (shown when I display the current
position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation
has not changed.This is normal. The elevation can vary ±100 feet due to GPS calculation errors.
2GPS System P. 232
My elevation is missing on the “current position”
screen.The elevation is only displayed if the GPS antenna can receive signals from at least four
satellites. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. The elevation is also not displayed
if the calculated elevation is zero or below sea level.
ProblemSolution
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TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Questions
Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Questions
ProblemSolution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by
one hour.The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and
work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature.
2Clock Adjustment P. 57
The clock changes even when I am not driving near a
time zone boundary.The time zone boundaries are only approximated in the navigation system. Depending
on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be
erratic.
2Clock Adjustment P. 57
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How
do I turn off this feature?Press the INFO button. Select Set up > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set Auto
Daylight to OFF .
2Clock Adjustment P. 57
Daylight saving time has started, but the navigation
system did not change time even though Auto
Daylight is set to ON.The automatic daylight feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving
time system has not been adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight feature is
not switching the navigation system clock on the
correct dates.Press the INFO button. Select Set up > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set Auto
Daylight to ON . Note that the automatic daylight feature does not work in regions
where the daylight saving time system has not been adopted.
2 Clock Adjustment P. 57
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for
no apparent reason.You may be driving near a time zone boundary.
2Clock Adjustment P. 57
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code.Press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/Power) button for two seconds. The system
should reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system, contact a dealer.
How do I change the interface language?Press the INFO button. Select Set up > Other > Language , and set the language to
English , Français , or Español .
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