boot Acura RDX 2016 Owner's Guide

| 6968 | AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models without navigation
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ®
State or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
Models with navigation
AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.)
or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) and download the
AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
•  If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
State or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Play/pause
Audio source: Select
the aha icon.
Station/track bar
Like/dislike
Favorites: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select an item in the
upper display. MENU button:
View the complete
station list.
15-second skip back30-second skip
forward
NAVAUDIOAUDIONAV
Aha display
PHONE button: Go to
the phone screen.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display
or cancel an operation.
Selector knob: Rotate
and press to make and
enter selections.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer an
incoming call.
Hang-Up button: End a call.
Talk button: Call a number with a stored voice tag.
Back button: Go back to the previous screen.
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATIONBLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
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DRIVING
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If the message SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#:See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
COD EMaintenance Main Items
A
Replace engine oil*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake ad justment
Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit bottle
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension component s
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).*4:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towin\
g results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and t\
ransfer uid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission uid changed at 60,000 miles \
(100,000 km), then ever y
30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F/43 °C), in very low temperatures
(under -20 °F/-29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 mi\
les (100,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tire s
2Replace air cleaner elemen t*2
Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolant
6Replace rear differential uid*
(if equipped )
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic
supports will lift it up the rest of the way and
hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with your
hands.
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Engine oil fill cap Brake 
fluid 
(black cap)
Automatic
transmission
fluid  dipstick 
(yellow loop)
Washer 
fluid 
(blue cap) Battery
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Radiator cap
Engine oil dipstick
(orange loop)
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE