light Acura RDX 2013 Advanced Technology Guide

A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features. This
guide covers the RDX with Technology Package.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AcuraLink
®Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3\f
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Song By VoiceTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HomeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi\bInformation Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Multi\bView Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f\f
One\bTouch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f3
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f4
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AcuraLink Real\bTime Traffic
TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AcuraLink Real\bTime WeatherTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
p. 6
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. \f4
N A V I G A T I O Np. 20
A U D I Op. 3\f
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p.24
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
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O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
AWD *(All\bWheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti\block Brake System)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to screen)
SIDE AIRBAG off
VSAoff
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
High beamson
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) Door/tailgate open indicator:
Close door/tailgate
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Brake system
Keyless Access SystemEPS(electric power steering)
*if equipped
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H o w I t W o r k s
O N E T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
H o w I t W o r k s
For your safety and convenience, your vehicle’s \3headlights automatically turn on
when you activate the windshield wipers\b
• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO
position\b
• Turn on your windshield wipers\b The
headlights also turn on\b
• When you turn off the windshield wipers, th\3e headlights turn off shortly after\b
• Lightly push the turn
signal lever up or down
for a three-blink
sequence\b
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or
down until it locks into
place\b
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a\3 lane change\b
P O W E R T A I L G A T E
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e f r o m I n s i d e t h e V e h i c l e
Use multiple methods to operate the power tailgate\b\3
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e U s i n g t h e R e m o t e T r a n s m i t t e r
In ANYTIME mode: Press and
hold the tailgate button for
about one second to unlock
and open the tailgate\b In WHEN UNLOCKED mode:
Press
the unlock button twice
to unlock all doors and the
tailgate\b Then press and hold
the tailgate button for about
one second\b
The vehicle must be off with the remote in o\3perating range\b
Make sure the power tailgate keyless open mode i\3s set to your preference using
the MID\b See your Owner’s Manual for instructi\3ons, or see page 8 for an example
of how to change a setting\b The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all \3doors unlocked\b
• Press and holdthe tailgate
button until a beep sounds\b
The tailgate begins to open\b
• To close the tailgate, press the button again at any time\b
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
navigation, hands\bfree calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 24
A C U R A L I N Kp. 30
A U D I Op. \f9
C L I M A T Ep. \f9
N A V I G A T I O Np. 20
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V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands arehighlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say “Help.”
• For a list of full commands by category, say “Display information,”followed
by “Voice info.” See your Navigation Manual for a complete list.
PickUp button: Answer an incoming
call, or go directly to the Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or decline a
call.
Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,
AcuraLink, audio, or climate control
commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
\f4
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
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P A N D O R A
®
Play and operate Pandora internet radio from your iPhone®through your vehicle’s
audio system. Standard data rates apply.
P l a y i n g P a n d o r a
3. From the audio screen, select
items such as Station List,
Like/Dislike, and Pause/Resume.*\f. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your
iPhone dock connector.
2. Open Pandora from your phone.
Press HDD/AUX until Pandora
appears and streaming begins.
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink buttonat
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Pressthe “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote\bcontrolled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at
(800) 355\b35\f5, or visit www.homelink.com.
Notes:
• If the Pandora app is not selected on your phone, iPod music is played.
• If you shut down the Pandora app, you must reopen it on your phone to
resume play.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure to select Pandora mode
on the audio system.
* Menu functions not available on all phones
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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