remote Acura RDX 2019 Workshop Manual

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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, pa rk just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the I and III HomeLink
buttons for about 10 seconds, until the
green indicator blinks. Release the buttons,
and proceed to step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
III HomeLink
Button
Indicator I HomeLink Button
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Programming a Button1Training HomeLink
Reprogramming a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Button Memory
To erase programming from the buttons, press and hold
the two outside HomeLink buttons until the HomeLink
indicator changes from
orange to rapidly flashing green.
This should take about 10 seconds. You should erase all
programming before selling the vehicle.
Operating
To operate, simple pr ess and release the
programmed HomeLink butto n. Activation will now
occur for the trained device.
Questions
For questions or comments, visit
www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex , or by calling the HomeLink Hotline
(North America only) at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the HomeLink indi
cator begins to slowly flash
orange . This should take about 20 seconds.
Release the HomeLink button and position the
remote transmitter you wish to link 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink button you want to
program, then follow steps 3 - 6 under
“programming a button.”
Training
CompleteHomeLink LED is
continuously on green .
YES
YES
1.Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink® button you want to program.
3b.Canadian Garage Door Opener
A. Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press, hold and release the
button on the remote every 2 secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED)
change from slowly flashing orange to
rapidly flashing or continuously on
green ? The process should take less
than 60 seconds.
NO
2. Press and release the desired HomeLink but ton. Is the HomeLink indicator (LED) slowly
flashing orange ?
NO
3a.Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does HomeLink indicator
(LED) change from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green or
continuously on green ? The process
should take less than 60 seconds.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
HomeLink indicator rapidly flashes
green .
5a.The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).6.Press and hold the HomeLink button
again.
The remote-controll ed device should
operate.
Training Complete
5b.Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
secs.
4.Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button for about a second. Does the device
(garage door opener) work?
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use the system, the Bluetooth® setting must be
On .
2 Phone Setup P. 364
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
(Talk) Button
Microphone
(Back) Button
VOL( +/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Left Selector Wheel
APPS Button
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uuAcuraLink ®u
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Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can check your vehicle’s condition. For
maximum functionality download AcuraLink app in your smartphone and connect it
with the vehicle.
■Automatic Collision Notifications
A live agent will reach out and check on you and request that help be sent in the
event of a crash.
■Send Destination
Search for destinations on your phone and in stantly beam turn-by-turn directions to
your navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Stolen Vehicle Locator
Get door and lock status as we ll as mileage, fuel, oil life, and tire pressure readings
on your phone.
■Remote Start & Stop
Arrive at your vehicle with the engine warmed up and the interior set to a
comfortable temperature.
■Remote Lock & Unlock
Lock and unlock your vehicle with your smartphone.
■Find My Car
Find your parked vehicle and flash/sound your horns remotely using your
smartphone.
■Connection Features1 Connection Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Acura dealer, or go to owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.
1Find My Car
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you press the electric parking
brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N with the parking brake is applied, it
is safer to start it in
(P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 602
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not star t, set the power mode to
OFF and wait at least 30 se conds before trying again.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine usin g the two-way keyless access remote from
extended distances.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
■Remote Engine Start*1 Remote Engine Start*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the multi-information display.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start*
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 227
2 Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
P. 228
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the transmission into
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the Parking Brake and Brake System indicator (red) goes off.
2Parking Brake P. 486
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 614
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pulling the
electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it
with the electric parki ng brake switch than by
releasing it with th e accelerator pedal.
The engine stops when the transmission position is
changed from
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to
drive.
When the engine was started using the two-way keyless
access remote*
When the engine was started using the two-way keyless access remote*
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
Driving
When the power mode is turned off, the driv e mode that the vehicle was in is registered with the vehicle. When the vehicle is d riven the
next time, it detects which remote transmitter is being used a nd then reactivates or changes the drive mode that the vehicle wa s in the last
time the same transmitter was used.
• If Comfort mode or Sport mode was previously registered, Comfort mode or Sport mode will be reactivated.
• If Snow mode was previously registered, the drive mode will be changed to Comfort mode.
• If Sport+ mode was previously registered, th e drive mode will be changed to Sport mode.
ModeFunction
Sport+Adds to Sport to allow for increased performance by enhancing throttle response and changing the shift map.
SportEnhances vehicle response feel through decreased steering assist, heightened throttle response, increased
SH-AWD* torque bias, and modified active sound control.
ComfortMaximizes driver comfort through increased steering assist.
SnowUse when driving on snowy road surfaces.
* Not available on all models
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