phone Acura RDX 2015 Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 19
Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 24 Personal Information 36
Music Search Setup 44 Routing & Guidance 48 Clock Adjustment 57 Vehicle 59
AcuraLink® 62 Traffic and Weather Status 63 Data Reset 64
2Navigation P. 67
Entering a Destination 68 Calculating the Rout e 89 Driving to Your Destination 92 Map Menu 97
Changing Your Route 120 Changing Your Destination 127 Resuming Your Trip 131
2 Audio P. 133
Audio System 134 Playing FM/AM Radio 136 Playing SiriusXM® Radio 140 Playing a Disc 145
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio 149 Playing an iPod® 159
Searching for Music Using
Song By Voice™ (SBV) 163 Playing Pandora® 164
Playing a USB Flash Drive 168 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 172 Adjusting the Sound 174 Audio Remote Controls 175
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 177
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® 178 Pairing a Phone 180 Setting Up Speed
Dialing 185 Editing User Name and
PIN 187
Phone Setup 188 Making a Call 190 Receiving a Call 193 HFL Menus 194
Text Messages 197
2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 199
AcuraLink® Messages 200 Reading Messages 20 0 Message Categories 201 Message Options 202
Dealer Appointments 203
2 Other Features P. 205
Calendar 206 Calculator 208 Information Functions 210 Multi-View Rear Camera 213
2Troubleshooting P. 215
Troubleshooting 216 Error Messages 223
2Reference Information P. 227
System Initialization 228 System Limitations 230 Client Assistance 232 Legal Information 235
2Voice Commands P. 241
Voice Commands 242
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.19
NavigationP.67
AudioP.133
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.177
AcuraLink® MessagesP.199
Other FeaturesP.205
TroubleshootingP.215
Reference InformationP.227
Voice CommandsP.241
IndexP.253

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Quick Reference Guide
Other Features Multi-View Rear Camera (P213)
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the navigation screen when reversing.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P136)
SiriusXM® Radio (P140)
Compact Disc (P145)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P149)
iPod® (P159)
Pandora® (P164)
USB Flash Drive (P168)
Bluetooth® Audio (P172)
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
AcuraLink Messages (P200)
Display messages from Acura, tips, and other information.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands to control the system while driving. You can operate all key functions of the
navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and climate control systems.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® (P178)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
Text Messages (P197)
Receive text messages on the navigation screen from a compatible device and hear them read
aloud. Reply to them using preloaded messages.

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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
9VOL 9 (Volume/Power)
Knob
(P6)
Display
la
8 (Sound) Button
(P174)
lcHDD/AUX Button (P149)
3FM/AM Button (P136)
1E (Eject) Button
4 Preset Buttons
(P6)
6TUNE Bar (P6)
ldAUDIO Button (P7)7SiriusXM® Button (P140)
lbDISC Button (P145)
lgMAP/GUIDE Button
(P102)
lhCANCEL Button
mcInterface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P8)
2Disc Slot (P6) Navigation Screen
Audio
Navigation
Voice Control
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
8 TITLE Button (P6)
5CATEGORY Bar (P6)
lfSCAN/A.SEL Bar (P6)
ljINFO Button
ma DEST/ROUTE Button
(P68)lia (Display Mode)
Button
(P29)
mb PHONE Button (P178)
leSKIP Bar (P6)

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Quick Reference Guide
mdMicrophone
(P22)
meMODE Button
(P175)
mf VOL (Volume)
Button
(P175)
mgCH (Channel)
Button
(P176)
naK (Back) Button
mj
d (Talk) Button
(P5)
mi j (Hang-Up) Button (P193)
mh h (Pick-Up) Button (P193)
Voice Control Operation
a Press and release 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.
The icon is displayed and the
system beeps when ready for a
command. Press the K (Back) button
to cancel.
Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.
d (Talk Button)
The audio system is muted during voice
control mode.
Carefully read the usage note for the voice
control. Voice Control System (P22)
Voice Help
This navigation system comes with voice
help information, which tells you how to
use the voice command functions.
Go to Voice Info for tips when using the
voice command functions.
bSay a voice command.
Voice Comand Index (P241)
aPress the INFO button.
bRotate i to select Voice Info .
Press u.

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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Home Addresses and Going Home
The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home 1 or 2, or saying d “Go
Home.” You can store two home addresses as Home Address 1 and Home Address 2. (P41)
Storing Your Home Address
aPress the INFO button.
bRotate i to select Set up . Press u.
cRotate i to select Personal
Information . Press u.
d Rotate i to select Home Address 1.
Press u.
e Rotate i to select Edit Name. Press
u .
f Enter a name.
gRotate i to select Edit Address .
Press u.
h Rotate i to select Address. Press u.
i Enter an address.
j Rotate i to select Edit Phone No .
Press u.
k Enter a phone number.
lMove r to select OK .
Going Home
aPress the DEST/ROUTE
button.
bRotate i to select Go Home 1. Press
u .
Alternatively, you can say d “Go
Home” from any screen. Your home
address is displayed on the Calculate
Route screen.
c Rotate i to select OK . Press u.
The following voice commands are
available: say d “Go Home ,” d “Go
Home 1 ,” d “Go Home 2.”
 If you have two home addresses stored,
saying d “Go Home” will select Home
Address 1.

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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages (P199)
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link
between you and Acura. It sends and receives several
kinds of messages through SiriusXM® Radio, including:
Vehicle feature guide
 Operating quick tips
 Safety and maintenance information
 Diagnostic information
 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Example of an AcuraLink® Message
If you have linked your cell phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, you can contact your Acura dealer
from this screen.
Unread message Important message
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic info rmation and recalculates your route in
response to traffic flow, in cidents, or road closures. (P118)
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
Displays continuously updated weather information and weather forecasts, and
provides weather warnings along your route. (P113)
Traffic incident
icons
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed
Traffic flow indicator
Heavy (approx.)
surface: 0 to 20 mph
freeway: 0 to 24 mph
Moderate (approx.) surface: 21 to 30 mph
freeway: 25 to 52 mph
Free-flow (approx.) surface: 31+ mph
freeway: 53+ mph
Color index
Tornado
Hurricane
Storm
Flood
Snow/Freeze
Wind
Heat
Other Rain
Freezing
rain
Snow
Weather icons
or Clear
or Partly cloudy
Cloudy Possibility of lightning
(e.g., rain and lightning)
Possibility of high winds
(e.g., rain and wind) Fog
Rain
Freezing rain
Snow
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather are fee-based subscription
services, with a complimentary 90-day trial upon first retail purchase.NOTE

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System Setup
This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation andsetup functions.
Start-up................................................... 20
Voice Control System ............................. 22
Command Input .................................... 22
Voice Recognition .................................. 23
Interface Settings ................................... 24
Display and Volume Settings .................. 24
Interface Dial Feedback .......................... 25
Basic Settings ......................................... 26
Color ..................................................... 27
Language............................................... 31
Wallpapers Setting ................................. 32
Personal Information .............................. 36
Address Book ......................................... 37
Home Addresses .................................... 41 PIN Numbers ...........................................42
Previous Destinations ..............................43
Music Search Setup .................................44
Song By Voice™ (SBV) ............................45
Phonetic Modification .............................46
Routing & Guidance ................................48
Rerouting................................................49
Unverified Area Routing ..........................50
Traffic Rerouting .....................................52
Edit Avoid Area .......................................53
Edit Waypoint Search Area ......................55
Street Name Guidance ............................56
Clock Adjustment ....................................57
Adjust Time ............................................58 Resetting the Clock Settings ................... 58
Vehicle ..................................................... 59
Off-road Tracking ................................... 60
Correct Vehicle Position ......................... 61
AcuraLink® .............................................. 62
AcuraLink/Messages ............................... 62
Traffic and Weather Status .................... 63
Data Reset ............................................... 64
Reset Factory Default Settings ................ 64
Clear Personal Data ................................ 65

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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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Personal InformationAddress Book
System Setup
2.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
The following item s are available:
• Edit Name : Edits the name of the entry.
• Edit Address : Edits the address of the entry.
• Edit Phone No. : Edits the phone number of the entry.
• Edit Category : Specifies the category of the entry.
• Delete : Deletes the entry.
3.Rotate i to select Edit Name .
Press u.
4. Enter a name or title. Move r to
select OK.
5. Rotate i to select Edit Address .
Press u.
6. Rotate i to select an item for
specifying the address. Press u.