2018 Acura RDX Nav reset

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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 149)
❙Fog Lights* (P 152)
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 156)
❙Brightness Control (P 156)
❙MODE Button (P191)
❙CH (Channel) Buttons (P191)
❙VOL (Volume) Buttons (P191)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 96)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 280)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 280)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 153)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice
Control Buttons
(P 226)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ (Information) Button (P 96)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button* (P 305)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance
Button* (P 294)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 281)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P 286)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 119)
Clock (P 120)
aPress and hold the CLOCK (AUX)
button until Adjust Clock appears.
bPress Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)
to set the time.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
To set the time to the nearest hour: Press
and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust
Clock appears, then press the
(6 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock
sets forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 146)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 149)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 149)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 187)
Audio System* (P 188)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio/Information Screen
SCAN Button
CATEGORY
Bar
Selector Knob
BACK
Button VOL
/ (Power/volume)
Knob
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
SETUP Button
SKIP
Bar
PHONE Button Button
FM/AM
Button
A.SEL Button
DISPLAY Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P 191)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/SiriusXM ®1/
SiriusXM ®2/CD/AUX.
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
MODE Button
CH (Channel) Buttons
VOL
(Volume) Buttons
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 316
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 349
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Turn-by-Turn Directions*
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
1Turn-by-Turn Directions*
The multi-information disp lay shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance. 2 Customized Features P. 108
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Setting the Clock
Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.
■Using the SETUP button
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Adjust Clock, then press .
3. Rotate to select the item you want to
change (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then press .
4. Rotate to make the adjustment.
5. Press to enter your selection. The display
returns to Adjust Clock . Repeat steps 3 to
5 to adjust other items.
6. To enter the selection, Rotate and select
Set , then press .
7. Press the SETUP button to go back to the
normal display.
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust Clock
appears, then press the
( 6 (Reset) button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system

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uuAudio System*uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
u If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY, you will be requested to enter the
audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button ag ain for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/
information screen.
3. Enter the audio security code using the pr eset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s se curity code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrie ve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the securi ty code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial numbe r and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com.
U.S. models

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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 190
•The clock resets.
2 Setting the Clock P. 120
•The navigation system* is disabled.
2 Refer to navigation system manual
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Rinse the terminals with water. Cloth/towel dry the
battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help
prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models