2016 Acura RDX Navigation Manual

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Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the roof. Trees, tall buildings, fr eeway/highway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead electrical power wires can ealisly interrupt or
interfere GPS reception.
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 y ou 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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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 information by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey
traffic laws.
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System Limitations P. 336
NOTICEThis vehicle’s navigation display, if so equipped, includes me rcury-containing components. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens.
3 WARNING
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.
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2016 RDX Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 19Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 26Personal Information 38
Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM87 Customized Features 88 Data Reset 113
2Navigation P. 115Entering a Destination 116 Calculating the Route 141 Driving to Your Destination 144 Map Menu 151
Changing Your Route 159 Changing Your Destination 168 Resuming Your Trip 171
2Audio P. 173Audio System 174 Audio Remote Controls 179 Audio Settings 181 Playing FM/AM Radio 184
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 190 Playing a Disc 205 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 212
Playing an iPod 224 Playing Internet Radio 236 Playing a USB Flash Drive 241 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 247
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 251Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®252 Text/E-mail Message 285 Roadside Assistance 293 HFL Menus 294
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 299AcuraLink® 300
2Other Features P. 311Trip Computer 312 Calendar 313 Information Functions 314 Multi-View Rear Camera 316
2Troubleshooting P. 317Troubleshooting 318 Error Messages 325
2Reference Information P. 333System Initialization 334 System Limitations 336 Client Assistance 338Legal Information 341
2Voice Commands P. 347Voice Commands 348 List of Categories 358
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
System SetupP. 19
NavigationP. 115
AudioP. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P. 251
AcuraLink® MessagesP. 299
Other FeaturesP. 311
TroubleshootingP. 317
Reference InformationP. 333
Voice CommandsP. 347
IndexP. 359
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Overview—Functions at a Glance
NavigationYou can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation
system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.
Store home address (P46)
Register
1 home address.
Track route (P144)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM (P156)
Bypass congestion and traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Store contacts (P39)
Store up to
200 contacts in 2 address books.
Enter destination (P116)
Select your destination using
13 methods.
Select route (P143)
Set route preferences and select one of
3 routes.
Avoid certain areas (P60)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints (P161)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.
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Quick Reference Guide
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the audio/information 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:
Other FeaturesMulti-View Rear Camera (P316)
FM/AM Radio (P184)
SiriusXM® Radio (P190)
Compact Disc (P205)
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) (P212)
iPod (P224)
Internet Radio (P236)
Bluetooth ® Audio (P247)
USB Flash Drive (P241)
AcuraLink® (P300)
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands for safer system control while dr iving. You can operate all key functions of the
navigation, audio, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (P252)
Pair a compatible mobile phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Navigation Screen
AudioNavigation
Voice Control
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®li AUDIO Button (P174)
lb Microphone
(P252)
ld MODE Button
(P179)
6 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
4 BACK Button
7 INFO Button
lf (Pick-Up) Button
(P252)
8 MENU Button
9 SETTINGS Button
3
NAV Button
1
PHONE Button
(P252)
lg (Hang-Up/Back) Button
(P252)
lh (Talk) Button (P6)
5 (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)le CH Button
(P180)
2 (Power) Button/
Volume Knob
la (Eject) Button
lc VOL Button
(P179)
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Quick Reference GuideOn Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM Basic Operation
Shortcuts
Audio Source More
Places
(P44)
Phone (P265)
Audio (P177)
Select to change an audio source.
You can change the position of icons. Select to display the menu items.
FM/AM/SiriusXM
®/Pandora®*/AhaTM
:
:
Select the preset station (FM/AM/Pandora*/Aha).
Select to search that category/channel on the tune screen (SiriusXM).
Select and hold to search that station/channel on the preset screen
(AM/FM/SiriusXM).
Select and hold to search up or down 10 channels on the tune
screen (SiriusXM).
Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal.
(AM/FM)
Select the channel. In channel mode, select and hold to change the
channel rapidly. (SiriusXM)
Select to skip to the next/previous channel on the tune screen.
Select and hold to fast-forward/fast-rewind the current selection on
tune screen (SiriusXM).
Select a song (Pandora
*) or contents (Aha). Select and hold a desired
number where you want to
store the station/channel.
Select to listen to a preset
station/channel.
Select
Tune.
Select Presets.
Pandora® is available on U.S. models only.
*:
Select to display the shortcut menu.
CD/HDD/USB flash drive/
Bluetooth® Audio :
:
Select to skip to the next folder, and to skip to the
beginning of the previous folder.
Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a
track.
iPodAlbum bar:
: Select an album.
Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a
track.
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Quick Reference GuideVoice Control Operation
Voice Portal Screen
aPress and release the (Talk) button
on the top screen of any mode.
The system prompts you to say a voice
command and gives examples. Press
and release the (Talk) button
again to bypass this prompt.
 The system beeps when ready for a
command. Press the (Hang-Up/
Back) button to cancel.
 Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.
b Say a voice command (e.g.,
Address ).
After that, follow the voice prompt
and say a voice command.
 The audio system is muted during voice
control mode.
 You can use other voice commands on
the Voice Portal screen.
Voice Commands (P348)
 Say “ Voice Help ” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A
voice help tutorial is also available.
Voice Help (P15)
 During the voice control mode, press
and hold the (Hang-Up/Back)
button to return to the Voice Portal
screen.
 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the
voice prompt.
Voice Recognition Settings (P24)
 Carefully read the usage note for the
voice control.
Voice Control System (P22)On the Menu Screen
Say “Voice portal” to display the
Voice Portal on any screen.
 Say “ Voice Help ” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A
voice help tutorial is also available.
Voice Help (P15)
aPress and release the (Talk) button
on the menu or setting screen.
The system prompts you to say a voice
command and gives examples. Press
and release the (Talk) button
again to bypass this prompt.
Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.
bSay a voice command.
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Quick Reference GuideInterface Dial/ENTER Button Operation
Rotate dial
Changes scale
Map screens
Press ENTER
Selects function
Selects map icon
Map screens
Moveup down left right
Highlights menu options
Menu screensSelects highlighted optionMenu screens Selecting Icon
You will see these icons in each chapter.
They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial.
Move up Move left Move rightScrolls map
(8 directions)
Map screens
Selects labeled
function
Menu screens
Rotate dial
Press ENTER
Move down
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