2017 Acura RDX climate control

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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 Recognition
To achieve optimum voice re cognition when using the navigation voice control
system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
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• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise and the climate controls fan speed if possible. The system may misinterpret your command if more than one person is speaking at
the same time.
• Refer to the Voice Help feature.
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1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.
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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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Voice Commands
Voice Commands.................................. 346
Voice Portal Screen .............................. 346
Navigation Commands ......................... 347
Useful Commands................................ 348
Phone Commands................................ 348
Audio Commands ................................ 349
On Screen Commands ......................... 349
Music Search Commands ..................... 349
General Commands ............................. 350
Climate Control Commands ................. 350
List of Categories ................................. 350
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Voice Commands
Voice Commands
Voice Portal Screen
When the (Talk) button is pressed,
available voice commands appear on the
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice
Help ” after the beep or select Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in Voice
Info on the Info menu screen. Select Info,
then select .
*1: U.S. models only
This can be only used when the phone is
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the
Phone call command, the screen will
change the dedicated screen for the voice
recognition of the phone. Call
Call
This can be only used when the iPod or HDD
device is connected.
■ Phone Call
■Music Search
You can see a list of the available
commands on the screen.
Navigation Commands
Useful Commands
Phone Commands
Audio Commands
On Screen Commands
Music Search Commands
General Commands
Climate Control Commands
All Commands
Voice Settings
Getting Started
The screen changes the navigation screen. Address (English only)
*1
Place Name (English only)*1
Find Nearest POI Category
Go Home
Previous Destination
Address Book
Place Phone Number
■ Voice Help
■Navigation
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Continued
Voice Commands
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio. Audio On
Audio Off
FM
AM
SXM
Disc
HDD
USB
iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio
Pandora
*
Aha*
AUX
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The screen changes the climate control
screen.
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■Audio
■Climate Control
Navigation Commands
The system accepts these commands on the
dedicated screen for
the voice recognition
of the navigation.
What time is it?
What is today’s date?
Voice help (displays commands for
current screen)
Find nearest (specify place):
Fuel and auto
Acura dealers
Honda dealers
Gas station
Hydrogen station
Auto parts & electronics
Auto repair & maintenance
Car wash & detailing
Motorcycle dealers
Other car dealers
Roadside assistance
ATM and bank
ATM
Bank
■ General Commands
■Find Place Commands
Check cashing
Currency exchange
Community
Business
City hall
Civic center
Convention center
Court house
Higher education
Library
Post office
School
Emergency room
Hospital
Police station
Veterinarian
Lodging
Bed & breakfast
Hotel
Resort
Recreation
Amusement park
Golf course
Historical monument
Marina
Movie theater
Museum
Park
* Not available on all models
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Voice Commands
What album is this?
Play artist
Play album
Play song
Play composer
Play genre
Play playlist
List artist
List album
List composer
List genre
List playlist
General Commands
What time is it?
What is today's date?
■Play Commands
■List Commands
Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on the
Climate control
screen.
Climate Control Automatic
Climate Control On
Climate Control Off
Air conditioner On
Air conditioner Off
Defrost On
Defrost Off
Vent
Dash and Floor
Floor Vents
Floor and Defrost
Fan Speed Up
Fan Speed Down
Fan Speed <1-7>
Temperature Up
Temperature Down
Temperature Max Heat
Temperature Max Cool
Temperature <57-87> Degrees (U.S.)
Temperature <18-32> Degrees (Canada)
List of Categories
The system accepts these commands (POI
category name) on the dedicated screen. Fuel/Auto
ATM/Bank
Community
Emergency
Lodging
Recreation
Restaurant
Shopping
Travel
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