2016 Acura RDX remote control

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 specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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.
2
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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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a wide
array of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the
Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System.................................................. 174
About Your Audio System .............................. 174
USB Port ........................................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 176
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 176
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 177
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 178
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 179
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 179
Audio Settings ................................................. 181
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 183
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 184
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 184
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 185
Audio Menu .................................................. 188
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................................. 190
Selecting SiriusXM ® Mode .............................. 190
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 191 Audio Menu ................................................... 200
SiriusXM®
Radio Service.................................. 203
Playing a Disc ................................................... 205
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 205
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 206
Audio Menu ................................................... 207
Recommended CDs ........................................ 210
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 212
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 212
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 213
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 214
Audio Menu ................................................... 215
Playing an iPod ................................................ 224
Selecting iPod Mode....................................... 225
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 226
Audio Menu ................................................... 228
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 231 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 236
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 236
Pandora ® Menu
*............................................ 237
AhaTM Radio Menu ......................................... 239
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 241
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 242
Audio Screen Control..................................... 243
Audio Menu .................................................. 244
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio .............................. 247
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode.................. 247
Audio Screen Control..................................... 248
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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touc hscreen interface.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 SiriusXM ® Radio Service P. 203
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the U.S. and Canada,
except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3 in (80 mm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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Audio
Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering
wheel.
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
• Press to increase the volume.
• Press to decrease the volume.
• Press and hold to increase the volume rapidly.1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
The USB mode, iPod mode, Bluetooth® Audio mode,
Pandora ®
* mode, and AhaTM mode appear when a
connection (Bluetooth ® or USB) is established with a
device.
To select audio mode, press the MODE button.
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
■ MODE Button
VOL
Button MODE
Button
CH Button
■VOL Button
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uuAudio Remote Controls uSteering Wheel Controls
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Audio
FM/AM, SiriusXM ®
• Press to select the next preset radio station.
• Press to select the previous preset radio station.
• Press and hold to scan to the next strong station.
• Press and hold to scan to the previous strong station.
CD, HDD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
• Press to skip to the next song.
• Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• Press and hold to go to the group up. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
• Press and hold to go to the group down. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), HDD or USB flash drive
• Press and hold to skip to the next folder.
• Press and hold to go back to the previous folder.
Pandora ®
* or AhaTM
• Press to skip to the next song.
• Press to go back the previous song. (AhaTM only)
• Press and hold to select the next station.
• Press and hold to select the previous station.
■ CH Button1
CH Button
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL
(Pick-Up) button: Press to go to a phon e-specific voice command screen or to
answer an in coming call.
(Hang-Up/Back) button: Press to end a call, or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an it em on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■ HFL Buttons1
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth®-compatible
mobile phone. For a list of compatible phones,
pairing procedures , and special feature capabilities:
Call 1-888-528-7876 or visit www.acura.com/
handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada).
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the (Talk) button when you
want to call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a numbe r. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
If you press (Talk) butt on, the climate control fan
speed is reduced automatically. When voice
recognition ends, the fan speed returns to the
previous level.
Volume up
(Pick-Up)
button
Volume
down
(Hang-Up/Back) button
(Talk) button
Microphone
PHONE Button
Interface Dial
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Index
359
Index
Index
Symbols
a (Display Mode) Button ..................... 74
J (Hang-Up/Back) Button ....... 6, 22, 252
h (Pick-Up) Button ................................. 252
d (Talk) Button ............................ 6, 22, 252
Numbers
3D Angle Adjustment ................................ 77
A
Acura Client Relations ............................. 338
AcuraLink Message .................................. 305
AcuraLink Subscription Status ................. 309
AcuraLink® ................................................ 300
Address ..................................................... 118
Address Book............................................ 39
Avoided Area ............................................ 60
Address Book
Editing Address Book ................................ 39
Setting Destination ................................. 125
Address Book PIN ....................................... 47
Aha
TM Radio .............................................. 332
AhaTM Radio Menu ................................... 239
Audio On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 5
Remote Control ...................................... 179
Settings .................................................. 181
Voice Commands List.............................. 351
Audio Menu
Bluetooth ® Audio ................................... 247 Disc ......................................................... 205
FM/AM Radio .......................................... 184
HDD ........................................................ 212
Internet Radio .......................................... 236
iPod ......................................................... 224
SiriusXM
® Radio ...................................... 190
USB Flash drive ........................................ 241
Audio System
Theft Protection ....................................... 176
USB Port .................................................. 175
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Customize ............................................... 102
AUX
AUX commands ...................................... 354
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 176
Avoid Streets ............................................. 167
Avoided Area .............................................. 60
B
Black Level.................................................. 26
Bluetooth® Audio Playing .................................................... 247
Voice Commands List .............................. 354
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..................... 252
Importing Phonebook Data ...................... 261
Making a Call .......................................... 278
Pairing a Phone ....................................... 255
Phone Settings ........................................ 273
Receiving a Call ....................................... 283
Setting Up Speed Dialing ......................... 262
Brightness ................................................... 26
C
Calculating the Route .............................. 141
Calendar .................................................... 313
Call History ................................................ 282
Cancel Route ............................................. 160
Category Address Book ............................................ 39
Place Category List .................................. 358
Setting Destination .................................. 127
Category History ......................................... 49
Change Province ....................................... 119
Change State ............................................ 119
Changing Your Destination ..................... 168
Changing Your Route .............................. 159
City ............................................................ 121
Client Assistance ....................................... 338
Clock Adjustment ....................................... 28
Color ............................................................ 73
Continue Trip ............................................ 171
Contrast ...................................................... 26
Coordinate ................................................ 140
Correct Vehicle Position ............................. 86
Current Location ........................................ 79
Current Position Address Book ............................................ 39
Map Input ............................................... 138
Customized Features .................................. 88
D
Data Reset................................................. 113
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