audio ACURA RDX 2023 Owner's Manual

uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
To use the wireless charger, the powe r mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wi reless charging on the area indicated by
the mark as follows:
1.To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will automatically start
charging the device and the amber
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger*1Wireless Charger*
RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device an d its antenna must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.
If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:
•Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.
appears on the audio/information screen when
the device is being charge d by the wireless charger.Charging Area
(Power)
Button
Amber
Indicator
Green Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 254
USB Ports ......................................... 255
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 257
Audio Remote Controls .................... 258
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 260
True Touchpad Interface .................. 261
Audio/Information Screen ................ 264
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 278
System Updates ............................... 281
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 287
Display Setup ................................... 288 Alexa Built-In*................................. 289
Voice Control Operation .................. 290
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 293
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 297
Playing an iPod ................................ 310
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 313
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 316
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 319
AT&T Hotspot .................................. 321
Apple CarPlay .................................. 322
Android Auto
TM................................ 327
Audio Error Messages ...................... 332 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 336
Customized Features ........................ 359
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 386
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 389
AcuraLink® ........................................ 419
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone, iPad and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the True Touchpad Interface, buttons and
knobs on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.1 About Your Audio System
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 336
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
After you turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, you can use the
audio system for up to 30 minutes per driving cycle.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the batter y condition. Repeatedly
using this feature ma y drain the battery.
The audio system turns off when you open the
driver’s door.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
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Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB flash drive in the USB port.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A/3.0A of power. It
does not output 2.5A/3.0A unless the device
requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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Features
■On the front panel
The USB port (3.0A) is only for charging
devices.
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (3.0A) are only for charging
devices.
1 On the front panel
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected a music player to
the port.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
1 On the back of the console compartment*
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music player
to the ports.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicl e control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display or head-up display*.
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the multi-
information display or head-up display
*, and then press the left selector wheel.
Move the left selector wheel to the right to display the Recents list, then scroll to
an item selected in the past and press the wheel.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Press the (back) button for the multi-
information display or head-up display
* to go back to
the previous screen or cancel a command.
Press the APPS button to go back to the menu screen
of the multi-information di splay or head-up display
*.
Recents list is available when the following audio
mode is selected.
•FM Radio
•AM Radio•SiriusXM
•USB Audio
Models with head-up display
(Power) Button
VOL( +/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
(back) ButtonLeft Selector
Wheel
APPS Button
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Roll up or down:
To cycle through the modes, roll up or down and then press the left selector
wheel:
After an audio mode is selected, the left selector wheel can be operated for the
following functions.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next favorite radio station or channel.
Move to the left: To select the previous favorite radio station or channel.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
*1 : Model with head-up display
1Audio Remote Controls
You can customize the items on the multi-
information display or the head-up display
*.
2 Customizing the Meter or Head-Up
Display
* P. 276
You cannot operate the a udio functions while the
following functions are be ing operated on the multi-
information display or head-up display
*.•Mode selection by pressing APPS button
•Navigation*1
•Phone
•Select Driving View*1
•Customize Apps
Navigation*1
Phone
Audio Modes (FM Radio, USB
Audio , etc.)
Select Driving View*1
Customize Apps
* Not available on all models
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Audio System Basic Operation
You can use the audio system for 30 minutes when the power mode is set to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the driver’s door closed. The system will then turn off
automatically.
If you want to keep using it, we reco mmend that you turn the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob:
Push to turn the audio sy stem on and off. Turn
to adjust the volume when the audio system is
on. / (Seek/Skip) Buttons: Press to
change the station, channel, song or file. (Back) Button: Press to go back to the
previous display. (Home) Button: Press to go to the home
screen.
(Cards List) Button: Press to display the
cards list of the B-zone on the audio/
information screen.
2 B-Zone P. 267
A-Zone Touchpad: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger or move your finger along the
pad to operate the A-zone on the audio/
information screen.
B-Zone Touchpad: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger to operate the B-zone on the
audio/information screen.
1 Audio System Basic Operation
True Touchpad Interface
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 261
A-Zone 2 A-Zone P. 264
B-Zone 2 B-Zone P. 267
(Home) Button
(Back) Button
A-Zone Touchpad (Cards List) Button
Audio/Information Screen
/ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
VOL /AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
B-Zone Touchpad
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Features
True Touchpad Interface
You can operate the system using the True Touchpad Interface.
■Click
Lightly press the A-zone touchpad to select an
item.
■Press and hold
Press and hold to in itiate edit mode
throughout the system.
■Swipe
Swipe or drag your finger in various directions
to operate each screen.
■A-Zone Touchpad Operation
1 True Touchpad Interface
True Touchpad Interface Operation
•Some items may be grayed out during driving to
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or
use voice commands.
•Wearing gloves may limi t or prevent the True
Touchpad Interfa ce response.
•Some electronics like inverters may cause slow
response while using the True Touchpad Interface.
You can operate the True Touchpad Interface using
gloves when you set the Touchpad Sensitivity
setting to High . However, the True Touchpad
Interface cannot be operated with insulated gloves.
2 Customized Features P. 359
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