display Acura RDX 2013 Advanced Technology Guide

A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features. This
guide covers the RDX with Technology Package.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AcuraLink
®Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3\f
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Song By VoiceTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HomeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi\bInformation Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f0
Multi\bView Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f\f
One\bTouch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\f2
Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f3
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \f4
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AcuraLink Real\bTime Traffic
TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AcuraLink Real\bTime WeatherTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
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V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
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N A V I G A T I O Np. 20
A U D I Op. 3\f
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Outside temperature,Odometer
Outside temperature, Trip A Outside temperature,
Trip B
Main display
Customize
settings
Oil life
Tire pressure monitor Average
speed A
Instant fuel
economy A
Range
Elapsed time A
When you start the engine, the MID
shows the last active lower display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays:
•
Press either Info button (▲/▼)
for the main displays.
• Press SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.
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6
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
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Note:The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be \3opened by pulling the
inner front door handle, regardless of the setti\3ng\b Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for rear passengers and\3 opening the power tailgate \b
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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires \3have significantly low pressure\b Toggle
to the tire pressure monitor display to view pre\3ssure readings on the MID\b
H o w I t W o r k s
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
\f\b Select AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK\b 3\b
Select the option you want\b
Program various vehicle settings using the MID\b \3One example is shown below\b See
your Owner’s Manual for other customizable settings\b
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
Press either Info button (▲/▼)
on the steering wheel to toggle
to the Customize Settings
display, then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu\b
P r o g r a m m i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
1\b Select DOOR SETUP\b
W h a t t o D o
1\b Visually inspect the tires for
damage\b
\f\b Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure\b
3\b Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb\b
Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when \3you shift into Park (P)\b You can
change this to a different setting\b
4\b The setting is displayed, and the display returns to the
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK menu\b
If the tire pressure drops significantly below reco\3mmended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on\b
• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” mess\3age appears on the MID, showingwhich tire(s) have low pressure\b
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H o w I t W o r k s
D R I V I N G P O S I T I O N M E M O R Y S Y S T E M ( D P M S )
\f.
Turn the vehicle on. Shiftinto
Park (P).3. Press SET. You will hear a
beep.
2. Adjust your preferred seat and
outside mirror settings.4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(\f or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
Note: Each group of settings is activated by the corresponding remote
transmitter (\f or 2) when it is used to unlock the doors. When activated, each
item begins to adjust when you open the driver’s door to enter the vehicle.
R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R), either door mirror can be tilted downward to improve
your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its
original position.
• To tilt the driver’s door
mirror, pushthe mirror
selector switch to the left
(L) position when in
Reverse.
• To tilt the passenger’s door mirror, pushthe
mirror selector switch to
the right (R) position
when in Reverse.
• To turn the feature off, push the switch to the
middle position.
M U L T I V I E W R E A R C A M E R A
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you
navigate while backing up.
H o w I t W o r k s
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w
Press and hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds. If the guide
lines are turned off, they remain
off until turned on again.
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s
O n o r O f fS w i t c h i n g V i e w s
There are three rearview modes:
wide, normal, and top down.
• Press ENTER to toggle between
views.
• Rotate the Interface Dial to
adjust the screen brightness.
Normal Top downWide
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real\btime
image of the area behind your vehicle is shown
in the navigation display.
• Yellow parking guide lines also appear to help you judge distance.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
Normal Top downWide
Store up to two driver’s seat and mirror positions into memory, which are activated by
the corresponding remote transmitters.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
navigation, hands\bfree calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 24
A C U R A L I N Kp. 30
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C L I M A T Ep. \f9
N A V I G A T I O Np. 20
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V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands arehighlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say “Help.”
• For a list of full commands by category, say “Display information,”followed
by “Voice info.” See your Navigation Manual for a complete list.
PickUp button: Answer an incoming
call, or go directly to the Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or decline a
call.
Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,
AcuraLink, audio, or climate control
commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
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Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Say
a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
L o c a t e P o i n t s o f I n t e r e s t
Say a command like “Display gas
stations” to see gas station icons
appear on the map.
After a destination is entered, say
“How far to the destination?” to
hear the remaining distance.
G e t N a v i g a t i o n R o u t e I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display entire route” to see
the routing method the system
mapped for your destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Say
a command like “Radio 97.1
FM” to select that station.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Saya command like “DISC play
track 1” to hear that song on a
currently inserted CD.
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” to adjust the
climate setting.
A d j u s t t h e V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Fan speed
4” to adjust the fan speed.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display destination
• DisplayInformation • Display audio
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest:
\b ATM
\b gas station
\b Mexicanrestaurant
\b post office \b bank
\b Acura dealer
\b airport
\b hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
\b ATM
\b gas station
\b restaurant
\b post office • Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset\f/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset \f/2/3/4/5/6 • DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD/ Pandora play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Cellular Phone screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on map screen)
• Call history
• Phonebook
• Dial
• Text message
• Redial
• Phone setup(Accepted on any
screen)
• Dial by voice tag
• Dial by number
• Display weather
• Display weather icons • Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO screen \b list of all available navigation,
audio, and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display traffic
speeds • Display traffic icons
• Display traffic
incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination
• Display entire route • Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/fresh
air • Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
N A V I G A T I O N
Real\btime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n d
Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
\f. From the map screen, say
“Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination. 3.
Say the number next to the
destination you want to select.
4. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
20 2\f
Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your
Navigation Manual.
M a p S c r e e n L e g e n d
\f.
Say “Display destination.”
Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the
street name on the next
screen. Do not include the
direction (N, S, E, W) or type
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want. 4.
Say the entire street address
number. For example, “12\f4.”
If necessary, say“OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city, a list of city
names appears. Saythe
number next to the city you
want to select.
6. The system displays the Calculate route to screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
NOTE: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving
or when the vehicle is stopped.
Direction of destination
Calculated route Distance to go
Time to go
Current vehicle
location
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A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E T R A F F I CT M*
Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say
“Display traffic” to view traffic flow and icons.
Note:Traffic flow and incident
icons are only displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km)
or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate trafficIncident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
\f. Say “Display traffic incidents” to
view a list of incidents on your route.
3. Say “Avoid.”
4.Say “Reroute” to set the new
route.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n gT M
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents
when a destination is set.
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
2. Say the number of the
incident you want to avoid.
When the incident appears,
say “Traffic detail.”
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E W E A T H E RT M*
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather”to view weather icons for each city.
*Subscriptionbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90day trial upon vehicle purchase)
* Subscriptionbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90day trial upon vehicle purchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in
major metro areas.
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say
“Weather forecast” to view a
\f\bday or 3\bday forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color\b
coded rain or snow systems.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color\b
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display information,” then“Weather info” for the following options:
Note:
Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
Freeflow traffic
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®. Visitwww.acura.com\bhandsfreelink to see if this feature is
compatible on your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
R e c e i v i n g T e x t M e s s a g e s
\f. A notification appears on the navigation screen when you
receive a text message.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2.Say “Read” to open the
message. The message is
displayed, and the system
reads it aloud.
D i s p l a y i n g A l l M e s s a g e s
\f. Press the Pick\bUp button to go
to the Cellular Phone menu.
2. Say “Text Message.” The 20
most recent text messages
from your phone are displayed.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3.Say the number next to the
message you want. The
message is displayed, and
the system reads it aloud.
R e p l y i n g t o T e x t M e s s a g e s
\f. With the message open, say
“Reply.”
2. Say the number next to one of
the six available reply messages.4. A notification appears after the message is sent.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3.Say “Send” to send the
message.
C a l l i n g t h e S e n d e r
\f. With the message open, say
“Call.”
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2. HFL begins dialing thenumber.
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