AUX Acura RDX 2013 Owner's Manual

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Cargo Area Light
(P 144)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
(P 34)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 60)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 47)
❙Ceiling Light
(P 143)
❙Seat Belts
(P 29)
❙Moonroof Switch
(P 118)
❙Map Lights
(P 143)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P 150)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors❙USB Adapter Cable
(P 159)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 159)
❙Front Seat
(P 136)
❙Side Airbags
(P 44)
❙Coat Hook
(P 149)
❙Grab Handle❙Rear Seat
(P 141)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 148)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 148)

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 95)
Clock
(P 96)
a
Press and hold the CLOCK (AUX)
button until Adjust Clock appears.
b
Press Preset
(4
(Hour) or
(5
(Minute)
to set the time.
c
Press 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 systemModels with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 119)
Press the button to changes the vehicle's
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 122)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P 122)
Wipers and Washers
(P 126)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
FlashingWiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models

13Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P 157)
Audio System
(P 158)

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 ButtonFM/AM
Button
A.SEL ButtonDISPLAY Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P 165)
● 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/ CD/XM1 /XM2 /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

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 158
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 159
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 159
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 160
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 161
Audio/Information Screen
*.............. 162
Audio Remote Controls .................... 165
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 166
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 167
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 169
Playing a CD .................................... 171
Playing an iPod ®............................... 174 Playing Pandora
®............................. 177
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 179
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 182
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 184
Display Setup ................................... 186
Audio Error Messages ...................... 187
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 190
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 194
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 196
HFL Menus....................................... 198 Compass
*.......................................... 225
* Not available on all models

159
uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack to connect standard audio devices. 1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod ®
or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.

165
uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+
: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold
(-
: Selects the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-
: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+
: Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold
(-
: Goes back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press and hold
(+
: Selects the next station.
Press and hold
(-
: Selects the previous station.
1 Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth ® Audio (with some phones only)
VOL
(Volume)
Button
MODE Button
CH
(Channel)
Button
34
* Not available on all models

174
uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod ®
Features
Playing an iPod ®Connect the iPod ® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the AUX button.
2USB Adapter Cable P. 159
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous
display. VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a song.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection. AUX Button
Press to select iPod
® (if connected).
Album Art
USB Indicator
Comes on when an iPod
® is
connected.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®
Continued
Features
Playing Pandora ®Activate Pandora® , and connect the iPhone ® using your dock connector to the USB
adapter cable, then press the AUX button.
2USB Adapter Cable P. 159U.S. modelsiPhone® use only
CATEGORY Bar
Press
(+
to the next station.
Press
( -
to the previous station.
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press to skip a song.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items. Selector Knob
Press to enter PANDORA MENU.
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection. AUX Button
Press to select iPhone
® (if connected
when the Pandora ® application is
activated).
Album Art
Rating Icon
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Continued
Features
Playing a USB Flash DriveYour audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC
*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.
2USB Adapter Cable P. 159
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes ® are playable on this unit.
CATEGORY Bar
Press
(+
to skip to the next folder, and
(-
to skip to the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second sampling of
each file.
●Press to sample all files in the
current folder. To turn off scan, press
the button.●Press and hold to sample the first
file in each of the main folders.
To turn off scan, press and hold the
button. VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within
a file.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection.
AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected).
USB Indicator
Comes on when a USB flash drive
is connected.
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth ® AudioYour audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 203
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
VOL/ (Power/
volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
SETUP Button
Press to display
menu items.
Selector Knob
Press to display the
device’s name. AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth ® Audio.
SKIP Bar
Press or to
change files.Bluetooth Indicator
Comes on when
your phone is
connected to HFL.
Preset 1 Button
Press to switch the
mode between
pause and resume.