light Acura RDX 2014 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
This Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura RDX with Technology
Package and provide basic instructions on some of its
technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
AcuraLink
®Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Bluetooth®Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3\f
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\f
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\f
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
p. 6
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. 14
N A V I G A T I O Np. 18
A U D I O p. 29
B L U E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 22
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
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O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a p\1roblem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
All-wheel drive system (AWD) *
Vehicle Stability Assist®system
(VSA)
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (blinks and stays on)
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and se\Fe
your dealer
Exterior lights
on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on High beams on
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) Door/tailgate open:
Close door/tailgate
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (stays on):
\bdd air
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and\1 amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general \1information. See your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Brake system
Keyless Access SystemElectric Power Steering system
(EPS)
*if equipped
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H o w I t W o r k s
O N E T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
H o w I t W o r k s
For your convenience\b your vehicle’s headlights au\1tomatically turn on when the
windshield wipers operate.
• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO
position.
• Turn on your windshield wipers. The headlights also turn on.
• When you turn off the windshield wipers\b the headlights turn off shortly after.
• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal\b push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a\1 lane change.
P O W E R T A I L G A T E
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e f r o m I n s i d e t h e V e h i c l e
There are multiple methods to operate the power \1tailgate.
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e U s i n g t h e R e m o t e T r a n s m i t t e r
In ANYTIME mode: Press and
hold the tailgate button for
about one second to unlock
and open the tailgate. In WHEN UNLOCKED mode:
Press the unlock button twice to
unlock all doors and the
tailgate. Then press and hold
the tailgate button for about
one second.
The vehicle must be off with the remote in op\1erating range.
Use the MID to set the power tailgate keyless\1 open mode to your preference.
See your Owner’s Manual for instructions\b or see page 8 for an example of how
to change a setting. The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all\1 doors unlocked.
• Press and hold the tailgatebutton until a beep sounds.
The tailgate begins to open.
• To close the tailgate\b press the button again at any time.
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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 \1the wheel\b use the Talk button to say
voice commands to operate certain vehicle features.
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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. 22
A C U R A L I N Kp. 28
A U D I Op. 17
C L I M A T Ep. 17
N A V I G A T I O Np. 18
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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\b wait for a bee\1p\b then say a command. Tobypass the system prompts\b simply press the Talk \1button again to say your
command.
• To turn off the system prompts: Press INF\1O\b select Setup\b select Other\b select Basic Settings\b and select OFF for Voice \1Recognition Tutor.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all availabl\1e voice commands are highlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice\b and reduce \1all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away fr\1om the microphone in the ceiling\b and close the windows.
• To hear a list of available commands at any\1 time\b press and release the Talk button\b then say “Help.” For a list of full\1 commands by category\b say “Display
information” followed by “Voice Info\b” or see your\1 Navigation Manual.
PickUp button: Answer an incoming
call\b or go directly to the Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or decline a
call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
AcuraLink\b audio\b or climate control
commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
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Control five different systems with the steering \1wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for d\Friver distraction, certain manua\Fl functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while \Fthe vehicle is moving. Voice c\Fommands are
always available.
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P A N D O R A
®
Play and operate Pandora from your iPhone®through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible with your\1 phone.
Standard data rates apply.
P l a y i n g P a n d o r a
3. From the audio screen\b select items such as Station List\b
Like/Dislike\b and Pause/Resume.*1. Open the front console\b and pull out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your iPhone
dock connector.
2. Open Pandora from your phone. Press HDD/AUX until Pandora
appears and streaming begins.
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
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a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
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b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three rem\1ote-controlled devices around your
home\b such as garage doors\b lighting\b or home \1security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see\1 the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to progr\1am\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
Notes:
• If the Pandora app is not selected on your p\1hone\b iPod music is played.
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting \1you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you shut down the Pandora app\b you must \1reopen it on your phone to resume play.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio \1system\b it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure to select Pandora mode
on the audio system. If Pandora still does not\1 operate\b you may have to
reconnect the cable.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is \1stopped.
* Menu functions not available on all phones
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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