2016 Acura RDX AUX

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display p. 52
2 On-Demand Multi-Use Display™
(ODMD™)* p. 60
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control p. 46
5 Accessory power socket p. 50
USB port p. 50
Auxiliary input jack p. 50
6 Moonroof switch p. 35Interior lights p. 34
7 Hood release handle p. 129
8 Fuel fill door handle p. 112
9 Power window switches p. 34
Door lock switches p. 33
Door mirror controls p. 44
Driving Position Memory System
buttons p. 43
Parking brake p. 100 Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
•  Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center of gravity, making it more susceptible
to tipping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY INFORMATION
*if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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HANDSFREELINK®
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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices in the front console, and operate buttons and displays for
the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a  USB flash  drive  or other audio  device, such as an iPod®  or iPhone®.
1. Open the USB cover.
2. Install  the iPod  dock connector  or the  USB  flash 
drive into the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to AUX
mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod  and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the front and center consoles. Open the
socket cover to use power when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models without navigation
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Models with navigation
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2. Select Sound.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
You can also adjust the sound using the ODMD touchscreen. Select More, select
Sound, and select the + or - icons to adjust settings. Select X to exit the screen.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH (+/-) button: Change presets, tracks, albums,
or folders.
FM/AM/XM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press (+) for the next song.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
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Models without navigation
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device
to the USB port (see page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod using several
methods.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob
to enter the iPod menu.
2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod is  a trademark  of Apple,  Inc.
Models without navigation
USB Flash Drive
Play and  operate a  USB flash  drive  through  the vehicle’s audio system.  Connect 
your  USB flash  drive  to the  USB port (see page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB drive using several
methods.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the USB menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat,
random, and shuffle. AUX button: Play a
connected iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press to
display the iPod search
menu, and rotate and
press to select items.
iPod display
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder. SKIP bar: Change files,
or rewind or fast forward
within a file.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat
and random. AUX button: Play a
connected USB drive.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change files. Press to display
the folder list, and rotate
and press to select items. SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each file on the folder.
Press again to turn off
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Models without navigation
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 70).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Models without navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible iPhone through the vehicle’s audio
system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
•  Connect your phone to the USB port (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Bluetooth Audio display
CATEGORY bar: Go to
the next or previous
station.
SKIP bar: Go to the next
song.
SETUP button: Choose
various play modes, such
as repeat and random. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter the
Pandora menu. Select items
such as like, dislike, station
list, and bookmarks.
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Audio Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•  Audio on*
•  Audio off*
•  Radio on*
•  Radio off*
•  Radio select FM
•  Radio select AM
•  Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•  Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
e.g., 1020)
•  Radio seek up
•  Radio seek down
•  Radio next station
•  Radio preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•  Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•  Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  Radio FM tag song**
•  Radio AM tag song**
•  Radio scan*
SiriusXM Radio Commands
•  Radio select SiriusXM
•  SiriusXM channel # (#: 0 to 999)
•  SiriusXM channel up
•  SiriusXM channel down
•  SiriusXM category up
•  SiriusXM category down
•  SiriusXM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
•  SiriusXM scan*
•  SiriusXM category mode
•  SiriusXM channel mode
•  SiriusXM skip forward
•  SiriusXM skip back
•  SiriusXM scan songs
•  SiriusXM play
•  SiriusXM pause
•  SiriusXM go to live
•  SiriusXM tag song** Compact Disc (CD) Commands
•  Disc play
•  Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
•  Disc skip forward
•  Disc skip back
•  Disc track random*
•  Disc track repeat*
•  Disc track scan*
•  Disc folder up
•  Disc folder down
•  Disc folder random*
•  Disc folder repeat*
•  Disc folder scan*
•  Disc normal play
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands
•  Hard disc drive play
•  Hard disc drive play track # (#:
1-30)
•  Hard disc drive skip forward
•  Hard disc drive skip back
•  Hard disc drive album up
•  Hard disc drive album down
•  Hard disc drive track up
•  Hard disc drive track down
•  Hard disc drive playlist up
•  Hard disc drive playlist down
•  Hard disc drive track random*
•  Hard disc drive track repeat*
•  Hard disc drive track scan*
•  Hard disc drive normal play
•  What am I listening to?
•  Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this? Audio Commands (continued)
* These commands  toggle the function  on and  off, so the 
command may not match  your intended action.
USB Commands
•  USB play
•  USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
•  USB skip forward
•  USB skip back
•  USB track random*
•  USB track repeat*
•  USB track scan*
•  USB folder up
•  USB folder down
•  USB folder random*
•  USB folder repeat*
•  USB folder scan*
•  USB normal play
iPod® Commands
•  iPod play
•  iPod pause
•  iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
•  iPod skip forward
•  iPod skip back
•  iPod  track shuffle*
•  iPod album shuffle*
•  iPod track repeat*
•  iPod normal play
•  What am I listening to?
•  Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this?
Pandora® Commands (U.S. only)
•  Pandora play
•  Pandora skip forward
•  Pandora station up
•  Pandora station down
•  Pandora pause
•  Pandora resume
•  Pandora thumbs up
•  Pandora thumbs down Aha™ Radio Commands
•  Aha radio play
•  Aha radio skip forward
•  Aha radio skip back
•  Aha radio station up
•  Aha radio station down
•  Aha radio pause
•  Aha radio resume
•  Aha radio like
•  Aha radio dislike
Bluetooth® Audio Commands
•  Bluetooth audio play
•  Bluetooth audio skip forward
•  Bluetooth audio skip back
•  Bluetooth audio pause
•  Bluetooth audio resume
•  Bluetooth audio group up
•  Bluetooth audio group down
Commands may not work on
some phones or devices.
AUX Commands
•  Auxiliary play
Song By Voice™ Commands
These commands can be used for
iPod and HDD operation.
•  Music search
•  What am I listening to?
•  Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this?
* These commands  toggle the function  on and  off, so the 
command may not match  your intended action.
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Call by number
•  Call by name
•  Call (phone number)
•  Call (contact name)
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available on-screen voice commands are highlighted in yellow when you press
the Talk button.
•  Next (or Down)
•  Previous (or Up)
•  Return
•  OK (excluding Startup Confirmation screen)
•  Delete
INDEX
ABS ................................................... 25, 100
ACC ............................................. 25, 27, 102
Accessory Power Socket ............................... 50
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 81
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ........................... 68
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ...................... 89
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..... 25, 27, 102
Aha™ ........................................................... 68
Airbags .............................................................. 9
Advanced Airbags ......................................... 9
Airbag Care ................................................... 14
Airbag System Components ..................... 13
Airbag System Indicators ........................... 11
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................ 12
Side Airbags .................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 10
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................... 25, 91
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............ 25, 100
ASSIST button ................................................ 82
Audio Operation ............................................ 50
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 50
Aha™ ........................................................... 68
Audio Commands ..................................... 150
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................... 50
Bluetooth® Audio ................................. 58, 66
Color Information Display ........................ 52
Compact Disc (CD) .............................. 55, 63
FM/AM Radio ........................................ 53, 61
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 64
iPod® ..................................................... 56, 65
On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) ....................................... 60
Pandora® ............................................... 59, 67
SiriusXM® Radio................................... 54, 62
Sound ............................................................ 51
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 51
USB Flash Drive .................................... 57, 63
USB Port ...................................................... 50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........44
Automatic rain-sensing wipers ................... 39
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 50
AWD ..................................................... 25, 91
Battery .......................................................... 133
Blind spot information (BSI) ................ 25, 106
Bluetooth® Audio .................................... 58, 66
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ........................ 69
Dialing a Number .................................. 71, 76
E-Mail ............................................................ 79
Making a Call ......................................... 71, 76
Pairing a Phone ..................................... 70, 75
Phonebook ............................................. 71, 77Siri™ Eyes Free ...........................................
80
SMS Text Messaging ............................ 72, 79
Speed Dial ................................. 71, 72, 77, 78
Talk Button Tips ........................................... 74
Brake Assist System ..................................... 100
Brake Fluid ...................................................... 133
Brake system ............................................ 24, 25
Braking ......................................................... 100
Brightness Control ......................................... 36
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Cargo Lights ..................................................... 37
Change a Setting ............................................ 48
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 120
Changing Fuses ............................................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ............................... 134
Charging system ............................................. 24
Checking the Battery ................................... 133
Childproof Door Locks .................................. 33
Child Safety ..................................................... 15
Child Seat ......................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether ................. 20
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ........................................... 19
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .................................................... 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 17
Client Information ....................................... 144
Climate Control ............................................. 46
Climate Control Commands ...................... 149
Clock ........................................................... 49
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ........................... 25, 27, 107
Color Information Display ............................ 52
Compact Disc (CD) .................................. 55, 63
Condition Indicators ....................................... 26
Contact Us ..................................................... 145
Cross Traffic Monitor ..................................... 111
Cruise Control ......................................... 27, 101
Customized Settings ..................................... 48
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Destination ..................................................... 86
Detour ........................................................... 89
Dialing a Number ...................................... 71, 76
Door Mirrors ................................................... 44
Door Operation ........................................ 31, 33
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................... 140
Driving ........................................................... 90
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .............. 102
Blind spot information (BSI) .................. 106
Braking ....................................................... 100
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ........................................ 107