2013 Acura RDX stop start

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right,
however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS recept ion.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can dis rupt the navigation system. If you
install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna.
Important Safety Information
Avoid focusing on the screen or manually operating the system controls while driving.
Enter information before you begin driving or when stopped. As yo u drive, listen to the audible instructions and use voice commands when possible. Pull to the
side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.
Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.
The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route info rmation by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey
traffic laws.
2
System Limitations P. 232
NOTICE
This vehicle’s navigation display, if so equipped, includes mercury-containing compone nts. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may us e a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your
attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.
WARNING
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IndexIndex
Book Table of Contents
TOCChapter Table of Contents
Navigation Key
Voice
Commands2013

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Quick Reference GuideAudio System
You can play music from a wide array of media sources. You can also control the audio system using voice commands.
Basic Operation
Audio Buttons
aPress the VOL 9
(Volume/Power) knob
to turn the audio
system on or off.b Select the audio source.cRotate the VOL 9
(Volume/Power)
knob to adjust the
volume.
TITLE
Displays track title, artist, and other text
information, if available.
8
Bass, treble, and balance settings.
1 to 6
Preset stations (FM/AM) and channels (XM).
SKIP
Finds stations with strong signal (FM/AM).
Skip to start/end of tracks, or press and hold
to fast reverse/forward (Disc).
SCAN
Plays 10-second sample of each station (FM/
AM), channel (XM), or track (Disc).
Press again to play the current selection.
TUNE
Tunes to next frequency
(FM/AM) or channel (XM).
Fast-reverse/forward.
CATEGORY
Selects next category (XM), next
folder (WMA, MP3, AAC), or station
(Pandora®) A. SEL
Scans and automatically
stores the strongest
FM/AM station in each preset.
Loading a Disc
a Press the DISC button.
bInsert a disc into the disc slot.
The disc automatically starts playing.
cPress the AUDIO button to display
the audio screen.
Select an audio source (e.g., FM/AM)
to stop the disc.
Press the E (Eject) button to remove
the disc. If you eject but do not
remove the disc, the disc
automatically reloads after a few
seconds.
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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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Start-up
System Setup4.Rotate i to select an option.
Press u.
Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
The following options are available:
• Remind Later: Displays the reminder again next time you start the vehicle.
• OK: Turns the reminder off.
Certain manual functions are disabled
or inoperable while the vehicle is in
motion. You cannot select a grayed-
out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Voice commands are still operable
while the vehicle is in motion.
1Start-up
You can set a calendar event reminder.
2 Calendar P. 208
Remind Later
You can skip the reminder by pressing the
CANCEL button.
■ Limitations for Manual Operation
Disabled option
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Navigation
Resuming Your Trip
Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on
your route.
If you did not complete your route, the C ontinue Trip screen is displayed when you
restart your vehicle.
Rotate i to select OK. Press u.
You can continue on the same
route.
• 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
1Resuming Your Trip
The Continue Trip screen has the same options
as when you calculate a route.
2 Calculating the Route P. 91
To cancel your destination, press the CANCEL
button.
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 phone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 180
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Playing XM® RadioNote Function
Audio
Note Function
Record a 10-second sound file from the current channel that contains the channel,
category, name, and title information.
1.When tuned to the channel you want to record, press and hold the XM button for
a few seconds to start recording.
2. Press the XM button again to stop the recording if less than 10 seconds have
elapsed.
H AUDIO button (in XM mode)
 AUDIO MENU  Note
Rotate i to select a sound file. Press
u .
■Recording a Sound File
■Replaying a Sound File
1 Recording a Note
The system can store up to 30 sound files. When
this limit is reached, the ol dest file is deleted each
time you add a new recording.
Recorded date
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AcuraLink® MessagesMessage Options
AcuraLink® Messages
•Diagnostic Info : Provides information about the ca use for a warning indicator or
multi-information display message. Rotate i to select Check Later or Check
Now . If you choose to check the information now, AcuraLink lets you know
whether you should see a dealer immediately or later in accordance with the level
of severity. Call a dealer or find the nearest dealer. (If your navigation system is still
at the start-up disclaimer screen, select OK before checking the information.)
• Maintenance Minder : Tells you exactly which main tenance item is due along
with the multi-information display message.
• Recalls/Campaigns : Reminds you of a recall or important safety information. You
should also be notified by mail.
Message Options
When a message is displayed, you may select some of the following options:
The following options are available:
• Voice : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop Reading to stop.
• Delete : Display the message you want to delete before rotating i to select this
option. Press u to complete the deletion.
• Call : Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
1Message Options
The options available vary depending on the
category of the message.
You can delete all me ssages in a category
simultaneously.
2 AcuraLink/Messages P. 62
Only dealer can delete Di agnostic Info and Recall/
Campaign messages.
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