settings ACURA RDX 2023 Owners Manual

System Updates Terms and Conditions
General
Your vehicle has an application that allows your 10.25-in. Color
Touchscreen to automatically search for Acura software updates
that are specific to your 10.25-in. Color Touchscreen and its
connected devices (initially ever y one (1) week via Wi-Fi or every
four (4) weeks via Telema tics Control Unit (TCU)
*, queries may
occur more or less frequently due to internet outages, retries, direct
user action, WAP push from the server or a change in query policy
on the Honda servers). This application periodically transmits to our
servers a limited amount of vehicl e and device information (Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), th e Model Type (MT) Identification
Number, Hardware and Software Part Number, Serial Number,
Software Version, preferred lang uage, Internet Protocol (IP)
address, Transaction Log (alert or update viewing, update
download and installation, softw are status), etc.). When the
application finds an update from the server, the application initially
asks permission to download and install the update. Where
available, in your settings menu you may elect to automatically
download and install these updates or you may elect to manually
update the system.
When your 10.25-in. Color Touchs creen searches our servers for
updates or alerts, we will auto matically provide you with the
opportunity to update your devices or transmit the update or alert
directly to your 10.25-in. Color Touchscreen. We will also maintain
on our servers a log of the updates or alerts that are installed.
Your Personal Data
Should the aforementioned info rmation transmitted to Honda
constitute personal information in y our region, please note that this
information will be treated in stri ct accordance with the rules and
regulations outlined in this notice as well as applicable data
protection law. The terms of our privacy policy are
incorporated into these terms by
reference and your use of system updates will be subject to the
privacy policy. Our privacy polic y sets out information about how
we and any named third parties will process any personal data we
collect from you or that you provide to us, via the application.
For further details, see Acura’s connected product privacy policy at:
U.S.: www.acura.com
Canada: www.honda.ca/privacy/vehicledata
Honda collects, uses and stores your personal data for the reasons
set out below:
●to deliver the system updates and related services to you;●to allow us to improve and optimize the system updates
products and services;
●to respond to user questions an d complaints; and for internal
record keeping.
●where necessary for Honda's legitimate interests, as listed below, and
where our interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Protecting our legitimate business interests and legal rights
includes, but is not limited to, use in connection with compliance,
regulatory, auditing, legal claims (including disclosure of such
information in connection with legal process or litigation) and other
ethics and compliance reporting requirements.
Honda will also convert personal data into anonymous data and
use it (normally on an aggregated st atistical basis) for uses such as
market research and analysis, to improve the system updates, to
analyze trends, and to assess the success of software update
releases. Aggregated personal in formation does not personally
identify you or any other user of the system updates.
Honda may share this data with Honda's worldwide support
organization or affiliated Honda companies or other third parties
engaged by Honda for the purposes of rendering support services
in connection with system support.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 153)
Clock (P 154)
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
You can adjust the time using the A-zone
touchpad.
aPress the (home) button.
bSelect Settings .
cSelect System .
dSelect Date & Time .
eSelect Set Date & Time .
fSelect Automatic Date & Time .
gSelect Off.
hSelect Set Date or Set Time .
iSelect (+/(- to adjust the dates, hours
and minutes.
jPress the (back) button to set the
date or time.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 193)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 196)
Lights (P 197)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if ACC cannot be set due to repeated
deceleration, driving on a long downward slope, or
excess vehicle weight.●Wait awhile, then reset ACC.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
•Appears just before the ACC is automatically
canceled due to repeated deceleration, driving on a
long downward slope, or excess vehicle weight. (Will
automatically open until the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is the maximum set in
distance settings.)
• Appears when the ACC has been automatically
canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.
■Switching the Display1Switching the Display
If a warning initially appear s, you can - after reading
it - press the right sele ctor wheel to proceed
immediately to the cont ent or to any other
warning(s).
Right Selector Wheel Warning
Messages
Trip Computer
Speed/Distance
Units Tire Pressure
for Each TireMaintenance
Navigation
Sport Gauge
Settings SH-AWD®
*Minimal
Current Speed
Seat Belts
Integrated Safety
Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Press the right selector wheel when you select
the Sport Gauge Settings on the multi-
information display.
Roll the right selector wheel to select the
setting and press it.
■Turbo Meter
When the turbo is producing boost, this meter
indicates boost pressure is building.
■Sport Gauge Settings
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen with the power
mode in ON.
You can adjust the time using the A-zone touchpad.
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 261
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select Date & Time .
5. Select Set Date & Time .
6. Select Automatic Date & Time .
7. Select Off.
To adjust time:8. Select Set Time .
9. Select
(+/(-.
u When you customize the clock display
to 24 hour clock, AM/PM icon is not
displayed.
2 Customized Features P. 359
10.Press the (back) button to set the
time.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.
1Adjusting the Time
You can also adjust the clock by selecting the clock
displayed on the right side of the display.
1. Press the (cards list) button.
2. Select Clock using the B-zone touchpad.
3. Press the B-zone touchpad.
4. Select Set Date & Time using the A-zone
touchpad.
5. Select Automatic Date & Time .
6. Select Off .
7. Select Set Date or Set Time.
8. Select
( +/(- to adjust the dates, hours and
minutes.
9. Press the (back) button to set the date or
time.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door or rear
* door
handle: u All doors, fuel fill door, and the tailgate
unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 182
1Using the Keyless Access System
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 359
When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days. The
feature activates again after you open and close any
door, then lock the doors.
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate.
2 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle P. 178
Models with puddle lights
All models
Tailgate Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1 : Models with manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automatic intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogge r or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains out side ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and
the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.
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uuClimate Control System u
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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