Acura RDX 2015 Navigation Manual

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System Setup
Start-up
The navigation system starts automatically when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the follow ing Confirmation screen is displayed.
1.Press u to select OK.
Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
If you have set any calendar
event reminders, they are
displayed. Proceed to step 2.
2. Rotate i to select an option.
Press u.
Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
The following options are available:
• Remind Later: Displays the reminder again next time you start the vehicle.
• OK: Turns the reminder off.
1Start-up
If the navigation system lo ses power at any time, you
may need to press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/
Power) button for more than two seconds, or you
may be prompted for the five-digit security code.
2 System Initialization P. 228
At start-up, the driver’s fob key is automatically
detected and the addres s book settings, setup
preferences, wallpapers, and audio settings for
that driver (e.g., Driver 1) are loaded.
AcuraLink® Message Icon
If you have any unread messages, the
(AcuraLink® message) icon is displayed at the
bottom left side of the screen.
2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 200
You can change the system language at any time.
2 Language P. 31
“OK” on the Confirmati on screen cannot be
selected by using a voice command. If you do not
press u within 30 seconds, the screen goes
blank (or displays your wallpaper screen and you
cannot use voice commands). Press any
navigation or voice cont rol button to continue.
2 Wallpapers Setting P. 32
You can set a calendar event reminder.
2 Calendar P. 206
Remind Later
You can skip the reminder by pressing the
CANCEL button.

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Start-up
System Setup
Certain manual functions are disabled
or inoperable while the vehicle is in
motion. You cannot select a grayed-
out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Voice commands are still operable
while the vehicle is in motion.
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Disabled option

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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control
system, and make and rece ive phone calls using Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Voice Info” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice control
system.
2 Voice Help P. 5
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks y ou to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system expe cts commands to be phrased.
2Basic Settings P. 26
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
On character input screens, a list of possi ble characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d Help command. The system will disp lay and read the list of available
commands to you.
1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful
prompt asks what you would like to do. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass
this prompt and give a command.
1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.

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Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition
System Setup
Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation voice
control system or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
2 Voice Commands P. 242
• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on
the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
• Refer to the Voic e Info tutorial.
2Voice Help P. 5
1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from
the driver’s seat beca use the microphone unit
removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

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System Setup
Interface Settings
Display and Volume Settings
HINFO button  Set up
Use the Main Setup screen to ad just the display and volume.
1.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to make the
adjustment. Press u.
The following item s are available:
• Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.
• Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.
• Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s black level.
• Volume: Adjusts the navigation system volume level.1Display and Volume Settings
You can set separate daytime and nighttime
settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black
Level . Adjust each setting when the display is in
either daytime or nighttime mode.
You can set the display and volume settings
using voice commands.
2 Main Setup Screen Commands P. 248
Volume
If you set Volume to OFF, you will not hear
route guidance or voic e command confirmations.
If you then select Voice in the Map Menu, you
will hear route guidance at the default volume.

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Interface SettingsInterface Dial Feedback
System Setup
Interface Dial Feedback
HINFO button  Set up  Interface Dial Feedback
Set if and when the system reads aloud a selection made using the Interface Dial.
Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• ON : Always reads the selection.
• AUTO (factory default): Reads the selectio n only when the vehicle is moving.
• OFF: Disables the feature.1Interface Dial Feedback
You can use this feature to minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating the Interface
Dial.
You can set the interface dial feedback settings
using voice commands on the Setup screen.
2 Main Setup Screen Commands P. 248

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Interface SettingsBasic Settings
System Setup
Basic Settings
HINFO button  Set up  Other  Basic Settings
Set the map units to either miles or kilo meters, and control the voice feedback from
the navigation system.
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Units : Sets the map units to ei ther miles (factory default) or kilometers.
• Voice Recognition Tutor : Turns the voice feedback feature on or off.
ON (factory default): Provides voice control system confirmation or prompts.
OFF : Disables the feature.
• Display Voice Command Tips : Alerts you when manual control of the system is
disabled to prevent distraction while driv ing. Only voice commands are available.
ON (factory default): Displays a messag e reminding you to use voice commands.
OFF : Disables the message. Inoperable items are still grayed out on the screen.
• Verbal Reminder : Turns the verbal reminders on or off.
ON (factory default): Provides warning voice messages when:
– Driving with the parking brake on.
– Driving without wearing the driv er and/or passenger seat belt.
OFF : Disables the feature.

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Interface SettingsColor
System Setup
Color
HINFO button  Set up  Other  Color
Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Map Color : Sets the color of the map screen.
2Map Color P. 28
• Menu Color : Sets the color of the menu screens.
2Menu Color P. 28
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Interface SettingsColor
System SetupHINFO button  Set up  Other  Color  Map Color
Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. 1.Rotate i to select Day or Night .
Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a color for the
map screen. Press u.
H INFO button
 Set up  Other  Color  Menu Color
Set separate menu colors for Day and Night modes. 1.Rotate i to select Day or Night .
Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a color for the
menu screens. Press u.
■Map Color1 Map Color
For Day mode
The factory default is set to BEIGE.
For Night mode
The factory default is set to BLACK.
■Menu Color1 Menu Color
For Day mode
The factory default is set to WHITE.
For Night mode
The factory default is set to BLACK.

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Interface SettingsColor
System Setup
Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the a
(Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off).
1. Press the a button.
The Brightness bar is displayed
for a few seconds.
Rotate i to adjust the
brightness. Press u.
2. Press the a button again.
Repeat the procedure to switch
the display modes.
■Switching Display Mode Manually1 Switching Display Mode Manually
A visual guide helps y ou see the difference
between Day an d Night modes.
2 Day or Night Mode P. 11
Recommended Settings
•Select mid-range for the dash illumination.
•Select WHITE for the map Day display and
BLACK for the map Night display.
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