bluetooth Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
UPPER DISPLAY
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.230)
(P.313)(P.144)
(P.252)
(P.119) (P.297)
(P.112/113)(P.169)(P.118)
(P.168)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.234) (P.139)(P.32)
(P.118/145)
(P.220)
(P.155)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
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This monitor shows how much
torque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tire
pressure are low, inflate them to the
correct pressure. For more
inf ormation, see page .This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise
f rom the ‘‘C (Cold)’’ mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may rise to near
the ‘‘H (Hot)’’ mark of the gauge. If
it reaches the ‘‘H’’ mark, pull saf ely
to the side of the road. See page
f or instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s coolant
system. You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone.
To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsf reelink.com website.
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SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
Tire Pressure Monitor
Temperature Gauge Bluetooth
HandsFreeL ink
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS PADDLE SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.114/115)
(P.297)
(P.112/113)
(P.118/145)
(P.139)
(P.234)
(P.72)
(P.119)
(P.313)
(P.144)
(P.252) UPPER DISPLAY
(P.169)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
(P.168)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.155)
(P.32)
(P.220)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.118)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.230)
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3, 4
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation................
Climate Control System .160
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Dual Temperature Control .165
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Climate Control Sensors .167
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Audio System .168
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Audio System (On RDX model) .170
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To Play the AM/FM Radio .170
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Operating the CD Changer .173
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XM
Satellite Radio .183
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Adjusting the Sound .186
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Setting the Clock .188
Audio System (On RDX with Technology Package ................................
model) .189
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Interf ace Dial.189
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To Play the AM/FM Radio.190
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Operating the CD Changer .196
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XM
Satellite Radio.211
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Adjusting the Sound.217
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Auxiliary Input Jack .220
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Radio Reception .221
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Protecting Your Discs .223
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CD Changer Error Messages .226
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .228
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Remote Audio Controls .230
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Radio Thef t Protection .232
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Security System .233 ...............................
Cruise Control .234
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AcuraLink .237
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .247
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.252
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .270
On RDX with Technology Package
model
Features
Features
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AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between your
vehicleandtheAcuraServer.
Working through the XM radio
satellite, AcuraLink works in
conjunction with the navigation
system, Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
(HFL),andaudiosysteminyour
vehicle. It displays and receives
several kinds of messages, including:Operating tips and inf ormation on
your vehicle’s f eatures.
Important recall and safety
inf ormation.
Maintenance inf ormation to keep
your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic inf ormation to provide
inf ormation about any problems
with your vehicle. The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
Most AcuraLink f unctions are
controlled by the interf ace dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.
On U.S. RDX with Technology Package
model except Alaskan and HawaiianInterf ace Dial
AcuraLink
Features
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ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB
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(thetypesof messagesyouwantto
receive, if any), visit the Owner Link
website at
www.owners.acura.com,
and choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message pref erences f or you.
Select this button to
delete the current message.
Select this button to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more inf ormation than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice button, it
changes to a Stop Reading button.
Select the button again to stop the
voice.
Select this button to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select , the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
dials the number f or you. Select this button to f ind the nearest
Acura dealer using the navigation
system.
Select
this button to call the Acura dealer
you purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If you
visit another dealer f or service two
times within a 14-month period,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this
button to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be linked to the HFL and have a
compatible data service available.
Access the Owner Link website to
f ind out which data services are
currently compatible with AcuraLink.
To make a call, your Bluetooth
compatible phone must be paired to
your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink
system, have its power on, and be
inside the vehicle (see page ).
252 Message Pref erences
Delete
Voice
Call
CallFind Nearest Acura Dealer
Call Your A cura Dealer
Diagnostic Inf o
AcuraLink
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µThere are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature
Guides, Maintenance Minders,
Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Inf o,
and Dealer Appointment Reminders.
The system can store up to 256
messages.
Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages f rom Acura.
For the Phone Data
Connection button to be active, you
need a Bluetooth
compatible and
enabled cellphone paired to the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
To complete the data connection
setup, the paired phone must have a
compatible data service. The def ault setting is prompt. When
a diagnostic inf o message appears,
and you select the Check Now
button, the system will prompt you
bef ore connecting to the Acura
server. If you do not wish to connect
at that time, select No at the prompt,
and you will see the inf ormation
from the onboard database. The
‘‘Auto’’ setting will remove the
prompt when you select the Check
Now button and will automatically
connect to the Acura server. This
setting only applies when you have a
Bluetooth
enabled phone that is
paired with the HFL and you have
completed the Phone-Data
Connection setup. Message Categories
Connect to the Acura Server
AcuraLink
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NOTE:
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Bluetoothis a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Here are the main components of
the HFL system:
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling console. The microphone is
shared with the navigation system.
BluetoothWireless Technology
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Phonebook
Microphone
Voice Control
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HFL recognizes simple voice
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage
255.
TousetheHFL,yourphonemust
haveapprovedBluetoothcapability
Thistypeofphoneisavailable
throughmanyphonemakersand
cellularcarriers.Youcanalsofindan
approvedphonebyvisiting
calling the HandsFreeLink consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In
1888-9-ACURA-9.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth® technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
feature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the Hands-
Free Profile. For more information,
and a list of compatible cell phones, www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions for using the HFL
begin on page 253.

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or call 1-888-528-7876. In Canada,
commands,suchasphonenumbers
visit www.acura.ca, or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.alongwiththeHands -Free Prof ile.
www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by
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Here is the function of each HFL
button:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob.
To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Below the HFL buttons is another
set of voice control buttons f or the
navigation, climate control, and audio
systems. To use the voice control
system, ref er to the navigation
system manual.
On RDX with Technology Packagemodel
HFL Buttons
Audio System
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Features
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HFL BACK
BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS HFL TALK
BUTTON
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Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength of the
current phone. Five bars equals
f ull strength.
ROAM Status Indicates your
phone is roaming.
Battery Level Status Indicates
the power currently remaining in
your phone’s battery. Five bars
equals f ull battery strength.
When you are operating the HFL, or
when you manually select HFL in the
multi-inf ormation display, you will
see this inf ormation in the display: HFL Mode Message Indicates
when you are dialing and receiving
calls.
Phone Dialing Indicates the
number you entered or the
number of the incoming call.
Some phones do not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
You will also see a ‘‘HANDS
FREELINK’’ on the upper display. :
Multi-Inf ormation Display
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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SIGNAL
STRENGTH
PHONE DIALING
ROAM
STATUS HFL MODE
MESSAGE
BATTERY
LEVEL
STATUS
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