2017 Acura RDX wheel

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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 (P314)
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® (P298)
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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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions.
The voice control system uses the ( Talk) and (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on
the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Getting Started” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice
control system.
2 Getting Started Tutorial P. 15
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks you to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system gene rally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further information. 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 expects commands to be phrased.
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 possibl e characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands ar e available for a particular screen using
the “ Voice Help ” command. The system will displa y and read the list of available
commands to you.
2 Voice Help P. 15
1Voice Control System
When you press the (Talk) button, the system
prompts you to say a voice command and gives
examples. Press and release the (Talk) button
again to bypass this pr ompt and give a command.
1Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.
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uuDriving to Your Destination uListening to Voice Guidance
Navigation
Listening to Voice Guidance
H ENTER button (on map) uVoice
As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map
screen with instructions fo r you to follow. Voice guidance for each guidance point is
also provided.
Typically, you hear three prompts:
• 1/2 mile (800 m) from the guidance point (2 miles (3 km) on freeway/highway)
• 1/4 mile (400 m) from the guidance point (1 mile (1.5 km) on freeway/highway)
• Just before the guidance point
To replay voice guidance, rotate to select Voice in the Map Menu.
If you select Voice between guidance poin ts, voice guidance for the next guidance
point is provided.1 Listening to Voice Guidance
You can turn voice guidance OFF if you prefer. On the
map screen, press to display the Map Menu.
Select Guidance Volume and adjust the volume
level to 0.
You can also adjust Guidance Volume by rotating
the volume knob or using the VOL buttons on the
steering wheel during r oute guidance or voice
command confirmations.
When driving in unverified areas, the phrase “if
possible” is inserted before each voice guidance
prompt.
Voice in the Map Menu may be grayed out if:
•The system is in proce ss of gathering the route
guidance information.
•The vehicle is out of the road (e.g., pulling in a
parking lot).
The timing of voice guidanc e varies depending on the
type of road you are on and the distance to the next
guidance point.
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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a widearray 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 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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uuPlaying an iPod uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
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Audio
1. Set the Song By Voice setting to
On .
2. Press the (Talk) button and say
“Music Search ” to activate the
SBV feature for the HDD and iPod.
3. Say a command.
u Example 1: Say “ (List) ‘Artist
A’ “ to view a list of songs by
that artist. Select the desired
song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say “ Play ‘Artist A’“
to start playing songs by that
artist.
4. To cancel SBV, press the
(Hang-Up/Back) button on the
steering wheel. The selected song
continues playing.
■ Searching for Music Using Song By VoiceTM (SBV)1
Searching for Music Using Song By VoiceTM (SBV)
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Song By Voice Commands P. 349
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks
stored on the HDD or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 233
SBV may not be able to recognize languages other
than English for the artist name, song title, album
title, and composers.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need to press
the (Talk) button and say “ Music Search” again
to re-activate this mode.
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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 en d 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 feat ure 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces 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
(Hang-Up/Back) button
(Talk) button
Microphone
PHONE Button
Interface Dial
Volume down
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