buttons Acura RDX 2013 Owner's Manual

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 122)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 125)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P 128)
❙Brightness Control
(P 128)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 126)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 248)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 196)
❙MODE Button
(P165)
❙CH (Channel) Buttons
(P165)
❙VOL (Volume) Buttons
(P165)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models

12Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P 152)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigatio n system manual for complete details.
Models with navigation system
Driver's Side Temperature
Control Dial / (Fan Control) Buttons
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C
(Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard
vents.
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(Recirculation) Button
AUTO Button Passenger's Si
de Temperature
Control Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror)
Button
MODE Control Button (On/Off) Button

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

14Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 227)
Release ButtonShift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
●
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used. Paddle Shifters
(P 246)
M Indicator
Shift Down (-)
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+)
Paddle Shifter
●
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission
(1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode
once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator comes
on.
Selected Gear Number
Automatic Transmission
(P 244)
● Shift to
(P
and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
Gear Position Indicator
● The selected gear
position is shown in
the instrument panel.

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 78
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges .............................................. 82
Multi-Information Display .... .............. 83

133Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mirrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 136
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.

152Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver's side or passenger's side control
dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.■
Switching between the recircu lation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and
floor vents
Dashboard vents
AUTO Button
Driver's Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger's Side
Temperature
Control Dial
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
(Recirculation) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

158Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for operation of
the audio system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod ®, iPhone ®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 190
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive

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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.

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■
Reactivating the 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 again 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 preset 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.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security 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 retrieve 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 security code at My Acura
(owners.acura.com. ), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com .
U.S. models