radio controls Acura RLX Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 146 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 182 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 274General Information on the Audio System P. 279
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 310 AcuraLink ® P. 349
When Driving P. 364 Braking P. 419Parking Your Vehicle P. 434
Refueling P. 455 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 457
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 468 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 480
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 488 12-Volt Battery P. 497 Remote Transmitter Care P. 498
Cleaning P. 501 Accessories and Modifications P. 506
Power System Won’t Start P. 529 Jump Starting P. 532
Fuses P. 542 Emergency Towing P. 548 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 549
Refueling P. 551
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 557 Reporting Safety Defects P. 558
Authorized Manuals P. 563 Client Service Information P. 564
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 357
MaintenanceP. 459
Handling the UnexpectedP. 509
InformationP. 553
IndexP. 568
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P 215)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/HDD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth®
Audio/Pandora®
*/AhaTM/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Shift to change the preset station.
Shift and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/HDD/USB device: Shift to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Shift and hold to change a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Re mote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two
years. This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then select other
than
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 212
USB Port .......................................... 213
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 213
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 214
Audio Remote Controls .................... 215
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 216
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 217
Audio/Information Screen ................ 225
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 230
Display Setup ................................... 231
Voice Control Operation .................. 232
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 237 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 242
Playing a CD .................................... 245
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .... 248Playing an iPod ................................ 258
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ...................... 262
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 266
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 269
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 272
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 274
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio............ 275
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 276
Pandora ®......................................... 277
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 278
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 279
Recommended CDs ......................... 280
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives ................................................. 282
Customized Features............................283Defaulting All th e Settings........................ 306
Deleting all HDD Data .............................. 307
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......308Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 310
HFL Menus ...................................... 312
AcuraLink®............................................349
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
See the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM ® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Di sk Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
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. 279
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®CD HDD USB
iPod Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora ®
*AhaTM
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
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.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
238
Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Move or to select the Preset tab.
3. Rotate to select the preset number you want to store the station.
4. Press and hold for a few seconds.
You can also store that statio n by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate to select Save Preset, then press .
4. Rotate to select the preset number you want to store that station, then press
.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Change the display to the preset screen.
3. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.
You can also store that statio n by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select More.
3. Select Save Preset .
4. Select the preset number you wa nt to store that station.
■Preset Memory1Playing AM/FM Radio
You can control the AM/FM radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 232
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 215
You can also switch the mode by pressing the MENU
button and selecting Change Source on the Audio
menu screen.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Cor poration. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
"Arc" logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM feature
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
1. Select the SiriusXM ® mode.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 215
2 On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM P. 217
2.Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate to select Channel List, then press .
4. Rotate to select a channel from a list, then press .
2. Select a channel using the , , , ic ons on the tune mode screen or
the preset numbers ( 1-12) on the preset mode screen.
To change the tune mode:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select XM Tune Mode, then press .
3. Rotate to select Channel Mode or Category Mode , then press .
1. Select More.
2. Select XM Tune Mode .
3. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode .
■To Play the SiriusXM ® Radio1 Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
You can control the SiriusXM ® radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 232
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the categor y mode, you can select a
channel within a ca tegory (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
There may be instances when SiriusXM ® Radio does
not broadcast all the data fi elds (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.
SiriusXM ® Radio stations load in ascending order,
which can take about a minute. Once they have
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make
your selections.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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Index
568
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 79
A
AAC.................................................... 245, 269
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 424
Accessories and Modifications ................. 506
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 380
AcuraLink .................................................. 349
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 88, 383
Additives Coolant ........................................... 476, 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 471
Washer .................................................... 479
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 471
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................. 175, 178, 180
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 110
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 410
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 268
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 278 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 489, 555
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 424
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213
Error Messages ........................................ 274
General Information ................................ 279 HDD ....................................................... 248
Internet Radio ......................................... 266
iPod ........................................................ 258
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 245, 269
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 280
Recommended Devices ........................... 282
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 282
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 563
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 145
Customize ...................................... 119, 298
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 422
Indicator ........................................... 76, 422
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 76, 422
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 110
Average Speed ......................................... 111
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