2013 Acura RDX climate control

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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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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control
system, and make and rece ive phone calls using Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Voice Info” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice control
system.
2 Voice Help P. 5
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks y ou to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system expe cts commands to be phrased.
2Basic Settings P. 26
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
On character input screens, a list of possi ble characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d Help command. The system will disp lay and read the list of available
commands to you.
1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful
prompt asks what you would like to do. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass
this prompt and give a command.
1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.
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Voice Commands
Voice Commands.................................. 244
Global Commands ............................... 244
Navigation Commands ......................... 244
Climate Control Commands ................. 246
Audio Commands ................................ 247
Cellular Phone Commands ................... 250
Main Setup Screen Commands ............ 250
On-Screen Commands ......................... 251
Spelling Assistance ............................... 251
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Voice CommandsClimate Control Commands
Voice Commands
Fast food restaurant
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Korean restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Thai restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
Other restaurant
Pizza restaurant
Ice cream shop
Shopping area
Accessory store
Book store
Clothing store
Shoe store
Furniture store
Grocery store
Home improvement store
Mall
Office supply store
Pharmacy
Pet food storeSewing store
Sporting goods store
Toy store
Travel center
Airport
Automobile club
Bus station
Camping
Commuter rail station
Ferry terminal
Named place
Park & ride
Rest area
Ski area
Tourist attraction
Tourist information center
Train station
Travel agency
Truck stop
The system accepts these commands when
a route is set.
How long to the destination?*
How far to the destination?*
Display destination map
Display entire route
Climate Control
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.Climate control automatic (maintains
selected temperature)
Climate control on*
Climate control off*
Air conditioner on *
Air conditioner off *
Climate control defrost on *
Climate control defrost off *
Rear defrost on *
■Route Commands
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These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.

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Voice Commands
Climate control recirculate
Climate control sync on*
Climate control sync off*
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level (vent and floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
Driver temperature # degrees
Passenger temperature # degrees
Driver temperature up
Driver temperature down
Passenger temperature up
Passenger temperature down
Driver temperature max hot
Driver temperature max cold
Passenger temperature max hot
Passenger temperature max cold
Audio Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off *
Radio on *
Radio off *
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station
Radio preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio auto select *
Radio scan *
Radio select XM1
■ Radio Commands
Radio select XM2
XM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM scan *
XM category scan *
XM channel scan *
XM category mode
XM channel mode
NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be controlled
using voice control.
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Rear defrost off *
Climate control fresh air
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.
(#: 57 to 87 °F)
(#: 57 to 87 °F)
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action. e.g., 95.5)
e.g., 1020)
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