bluetooth Acura RDX 2014 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
This Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura RDX with Technology
Package and provide basic instructions on some of its
technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
AcuraLink
®Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3\f
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\f
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\f
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
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V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
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N A V I G A T I O Np. 18
A U D I O p. 29
B L U E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G
Receive and send text messages from your paired \1and linked phone using Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
to see if this feature is
compatible on your phone. Standard message rates a\1pply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
R e c e i v i n g T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. A notification appears on the navigation screen when you
receive a text message.
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\1y a command.
2. Say “Read”to open the
message. The message is
displayed\b and the system
reads it aloud.
D i s p l a y i n g A l l M e s s a g e s
1. Press the Pick-Up button to go to the Cellular Phone menu.
2. Say “Text Message.” The 2\f
most recent text messages
from your phone are displayed.
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\1y a command.
3. Say the number next to themessage you want. The
message is displayed\b and
the system reads it aloud.
R e p l y i n g t o T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. With the message open\b say“Reply.”
2. Say the number next to one ofthe six available reply messages.4. A notification appears afterthe message is sent.
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\1y a command.
3. Say “Send”to send the
message.
C a l l i n g t h e S e n d e r
1. With the message open\b say “Call.”
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\1y a command.
2. HFL begins dialing thenumber.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle \1features\b recall and safety
information\b maintenance reminders\b and diagnostic info\1rmation.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
1. When you receive a newmessage\b an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
1. Using the Interface Dial\b open a maintenance or
diagnostic message. 3. The system searches for the next
available appointment at your dealer.
Select Confirm Appointment if you are
satisfied with the date.
2. Select Schedule Dealer Appt. 4. Select OK to set the appointment.3. Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
To use this feature\b you must register at owners.acura.com\b and make sure your
compatible phone is paired and correctly set up \1(see page 22).
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B L U E T O O T H®
A U D I O
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®
(see page 22).
2. Press HDD/AUX until Bluetooth Audio appears.
3. From your phone\b open the desired audio player or app and begin
playback. Sound is redirected to the
audio system.
Make sure the volume on your
phone is properly adjusted.
P l a y i n gB l u \b \f o o \f hA u d i o
4. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to changetracks.
Notes:
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth sett\1ings on your phone for playback.
• Remote audio controls and the play/pause function \1may not be supported on all phones.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is sto\1pped.
If you are not satisfied with the availabl\5e
date, select Call to call your dealer dir\5ectly.
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P A N D O R A
®
Play and operate Pandora from your iPhone®through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible with your\1 phone.
Standard data rates apply.
P l a y i n g P a n d o r a
3. From the audio screen\b select items such as Station List\b
Like/Dislike\b and Pause/Resume.*1. Open the front console\b 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 button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 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.
Press the “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 the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three rem\1ote-controlled devices around your
home\b such as garage doors\b lighting\b or home \1security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see\1 the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to progr\1am\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
Notes:
• If the Pandora app is not selected on your p\1hone\b iPod music is played.
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting \1you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you shut down the Pandora app\b you must \1reopen it on your phone to resume play.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio \1system\b it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure to select Pandora mode
on the audio system. If Pandora still does not\1 operate\b you may have to
reconnect the cable.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is \1stopped.
* 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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