2013 Acura RDX radio

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 Guide
Other Features
Multi-View Rear Camera (P216)
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the navigation screen when reversing.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P138)
XM® Radio (P142)
Compact Disc (P147)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P151)
iPod® (P161)
Pandora® (P166)
USB Flash Drive (P170)
Bluetooth® Audio (P174)
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
AcuraLink Messages (P202)
Display messages from Acura, tips, and other information.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands to control the system while driving. You can operate all key functions of the
navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P180)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
Text Messages (P199)
Receive text messages on the navigation screen from a compatible device and hear them read
aloud. Reply to them using preloaded messages.
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Quick Reference GuideAudio Control Display
Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen.
FM/AM Radio (P138), XM® Radio (P142)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P151), iPod®
(P161), Pandora® (P166), USB Flash Drive
(P170)
Band
Stereo indicatorPresets
Tune, scan, and
other functions
iPod® mode
(HDD mode, USB
mode, Pandora®
mode)
Search menu
Track list Repeat, shuffle, and other functions
Compact Disc (P147)
Bluetooth
® Audio (P174)
Disc mode
Play mode
Recorded
icon
Recording icon
Recording
ready icon
Repeat, random, scan, and
other functions
Track list
Bluetooth®
Audio mode
Stop/Start
control
Sound preferences
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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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Routing & GuidanceTraffic Rerouting
System Setup
Traffic Rerouting
HINFO button  Set up  Other  Routing & Guidance  Traffic Rerouting
A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information.
2Traffic Rerouting™ P. 120
Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• ON : The system reroutes automati cally based on traffic information.
• OFF (factory default): Disables the feature.
1Traffic Rerouting
Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real-
Time Traffic™ subscription.
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 15
2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P. 146
Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a
detour route dependi ng on circumstances.
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System Setup
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink/Messages
HINFO button  Set up  Other  AcuraLink/Messages
Set the preferences for rece iving AcuraLink® messages.
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 202
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Delete Messages : Deletes all messages by category except Diagnostic Info and
Recalls/Campaigns .
• New Message Notification :
ON (factory default): An envelope icon appears on the navigation screen.
OFF : You will receive no new message notifications.
• Auto Reading :
ON (factory default): The system automa tically reads aloud a selected message.
OFF : You can activate th e function with the Voice option.
• Phone-Data Connection : Begins the process to connect to the Acura server.
• Connect to the Acura Server: There are two settings to choose from when you
receive a Diagnostic Info message and select Check Now.
Prompt (factory default): The system prompts you and then connects to the
Acura server.
Auto: The system automa tically connects to the Acura server.
1AcuraLink/Messages
For information on setting up the services
available through AcuraLink®, visit
www.myacura.com.
AcuraLink® via XM® Radio is available only in
U.S. mainland.
Delete Messages
Only dealer can delete Di agnostic Info and Recall/
Campaign messages.
Phone-Data Connection/Connect to the
Acura Server
These settings apply when you have a phone that
comes with an active data plan and is paired to
HFL.
Connect to the Acura Server
If you do not want to c onnect to the Acura server
immediately, rotate i to select No at the
prompt.
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System Setup
Traffic and Weather Status
HINFO button  Set up  Other  Traffic & Weather Status
Confirm the reception status of XM signa l, traffic information data, or weather
information data.
The meaning of the displayed messages is given in the following table:1 Traffic and Weather Status
This item may be grayed out when your vehicle is
in Alaska, Hawaii, Cana da, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico because XM® Radio or traffic/weather
information is not available.
Message Status
ReceivingThe system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data.
No signal • The system cannot receive XM signal. • XM signal is received, but cannot receive traffic or weather data.
ExpiredActivation has expired. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 to reactivate your
traffic/weather subscription.
2XM® Radio Service P. 146
Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating data.
Check AntennaAntenna error
--- The system cannot receive traffic or weather data because XM Signal
Reception status is “No signal” or “Check Antenna.”
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Navigation
Calculating the Route
This section describes how to calculate your route.1.Rotate i to select OK. Press u.
The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen.
2Route Line P. 95
The following options are available:
• Route Pref. : Changes the route preferences (calculating method).
2Changing the Route Preference P. 92
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes P. 92
• DESTINATION MAP : Move r to select DESTINATION MAP to display a map of
the destination.
2 Calculating the Route on the Destination Map P. 93
2. Follow the route guidance to your
destination.
2 Driving to Your Destination P. 94
The system provides you with
pop-up messages if your route
passes through unverified areas,
avoid areas, areas with traffic
restrictions, or weather warning
areas.
1Calculating the Route
The current route prefer ences are displayed as
icons on the top right of the Calculate Route
screen. The straight line distance (as the crow
flies, not driving distan ce) and direction to the
destination are shown t ogether with weather
information. You must have an AcuraLink Real-
Time Weather™ subscripti on to receive weather
information.
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ P. 15
2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P. 146
You cannot use voice commands while the
system is calculating the route.
Add to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 37
Add to Dest. List
You can add the address to the Destination List.
2 Editing the Destination List P. 128
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 180
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