settings ACURA RDX 2023 Repair Manual

uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
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Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Connect Phone .
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select + Connect
New Device .
u HFL automatically becomes discoverable.
5. Select the HandsFreeLink when it appears
on your phone.
u If HFL does not appear, select Search for
Devices.
6. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
u After confirming pairing, may be
required to confirm Bluetooth®
operation depending on phone. Select
Continue with Bluetooth.
7. The device options sc reen appears, then
select Continue .
u You can enable/disable the AcuraLink
Assist and Phone Data Collection on
the screen. Both default settings are
Enable .1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
the system before you ca n make and receive hands-
free calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
paired to the system.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or more icons on
the right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatib le with Apple CarPlay.
: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth®
compatible devices is unavailable.
Enable Smart Sharing pop-up
Smart Sharing to share phone data with Acura. You
can change the AcuraLink Assist and Phone Data
Collection settings later by se lecting the device in
the Phone Menu screen and then Options.
For detailed information of all data shared visit https://
acuralink.acura.com/#/acuralinkLegalTerms
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
398
Features
■To delete a paired phone
1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.
2Phone Menu screen P. 394
2.Select Change Connected Phone .
3. Select a phone you want to delete.
4. Select Options.
5. Select Delete Device .
6. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select Delete.
1To delete a paired phone
You can also delete a pair ed phone by the following
procedure.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select a phone you want to delete.
6. Select Options .
7. Select Delete Device .
8. A confirmation message appears on the screen.
Select Delete .
If there is an active conne ction to Android Auto, you
cannot delete a paired phone.
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uuWhen Driving uBlind Spot Information System
Driving
When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u The message appears on the multi-
information display when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes gray when the system is
off.
The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting eac h time you start the
engine.
■Blind Spot Information System On and Off1 Blind Spot Information System
You can also select the sa fety support content from
the multi-information display.
2 Multi-Information Display P. 137
You can change the settings for the blind spot
information system. 2 Customized Features P. 359
Safety Support Switch
Right Selector Wheel
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uuBraking uBrake System
548
Driving
■Activating and deactivating the au tomatic parking brake feature
With the power mode in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, press and release the parking brake switch.
u Check that the Parking Brake and Brake System indicator (red) has come on.
3. Press and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound, release
the switch and within 3 seconds press and hold the switch again.
4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the
switch.
u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.
u One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.
u When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, check if the Parking Brake and
Brake System indicator (red) is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through
a conveyor type car wash or when having your vehicle towed. You can follow the
procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds pull up the
parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings fo r the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with Low Speed Follow and th e automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, check if the Parking Brake and
Brake System indicator (red) is on.
1 Parking Brake
In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when ha ving your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 600
Overheating............................................. 669
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 450
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 561
Cup Holders ............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Dead Battery............................................. 667
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 596
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 196
Door Mirrors ............................................. 214
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 172
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 172
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ..................................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 167 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 617
Driving ...................................................... 429
Automatic Transmission .......................... 450
Braking ................................................... 545
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 451
Starting the Engine.................................. 443
Driving Position Memory System ............ 210
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 600
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 667
Oil ........................................................... 595
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 594
Engine Coolant ......................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 600
Overheating ............................................ 669 Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 595
Adding ................................................... 597
Checking ................................................ 596
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 595
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 632
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 598
Flat Tire ............................................. 641, 649
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 602
Brake ...................................................... 603
Engine Coolant ....................................... 600
Windshield Washer ................................. 604
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
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709
Index
Snow Tires................................................ 622
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 544
Spare Tire ......................................... 641, 691
Spark Plugs ............................................... 690
Specifications ........................................... 690
Specified Fuel ................................... 575, 690
Speed Limit Information ......................... 138
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 142
Speedometer ............................................ 136
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 143
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 470
Starting the Engine .................................. 443
Does Not Start ........................................ 664
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 667
Remote Engine Start ............................... 445
Steering Wheel ........................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Stopping ................................................... 555
Summer Tires ............................................ 622
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 238
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 474
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Surround View Camera System ............... 567
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 193
Synchronized Mode ................................. 250
System Message Indicator ....................... 100
System Updates ........................................ 281
T
Tachometer............................................... 142
Tailgate ..................................................... 173
Unable to Open ....................................... 687
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 136
Outside Temperature Display ................... 137
Temperature Sensor ......................... 137, 252
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 650
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 237
Time (Setting) ........................................... 154
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 676
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator ............................................ 97, 676
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 649
Tires ........................................................... 614
Air Pressure ..................................... 615, 691
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 614
Inspection ................................................ 614
Labeling .................................................. 615
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 641, 649
Regulations ............................................. 617
Rotation .................................................. 621
Spare Tire ........................................ 641, 691
Summer .................................................. 622
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 650
Tire Chains .............................................. 622
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 649
Wear Indicators ....................................... 619
Winter ..................................................... 622 Tools
.......................................................... 640
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 435
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 437
Load Limits .............................................. 435
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 440
Emergency .............................................. 685
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator............................................ 97, 676
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 535
Transmission ....................................... 21, 451
Automatic ......................................... 21, 451
Fluid ........................................................ 602
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 87, 453
Indicator.................................................. 677
Number................................................... 692
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 457
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 88
Trip Computer .......................................... 140
Trip Meter ................................................. 140
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