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the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push the selector on the interface dial to the right side or left side to select another category.

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The scan function gives

SCAN you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

SCAN INDICATOR

SCAN ICON

You can also scan the channels on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Push the selector to the right to activate scan feature.

Audio System

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Preset You can store up to 12
preset channels using the preset buttons/icons. Each button/icon stores one channel from the XM1
band and one channel from the XM2
band.

To store a channel:

1.

button. To view

Press the the audio control display, press the AUDIO button. Either XM1 or XM 2 will be shown on the display.

2.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune to a desired channel.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

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Audio System

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

Adjusting the Sound For information, see page

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XM Satellite Radio Reception For information, see page

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5.

button again.

Press the The other XM band will be shown. Store the next six channels by repeating steps 2 and 3.

Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

PRESET ICONS

3.

Pick a preset number for the channel you want to store. Press and hold the appropriate button until you hear a beep.

To store the channel on a preset icon, rotate the interface dial to select a desired preset icon. The selected preset icon will be highlighted. Press and hold ENTER on the selector for more than 2 seconds to store the channel.

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Adjusting the Sound OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).

To adjust each mode, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, push the interface selector down, and turn the interface dial to SOUND. Then press ENTER on the selector.

Select the mode you want to adjust by pushing the interface selector up or down, or by turning the interface dial.

SOUND ICON

Audio System

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Audio System

CURRENT SETTING

The current setting is also shown on the upper display.

The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

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BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Turn the interface dial to the desired level ( selection by pressing ENTER.

6), and enter your

− ＋

6 to

CURRENT SETTING

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FADER/BALANCE These modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Fader adjusts the front-to-back strength, while balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. To adjust fader and balance, select FADER or BALANCE, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Turn the interface dial to the desired level (fader: F9 to R9, balance: L9 to R9), and enter your selection by pressing ENTER. To equalize the fader or balance, turn the interface dial until the readings on the sound grid come to the center of the adjustment bar.

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To

CENTER/SUBWOOFER adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to the desired level ( 6 to pressing ENTER. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Even if the adjustment level reaches − turned off.

− 6), and enter your selection by

6, the sub woofer is not

＋

Dolby PL

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Dolby PL (Prologic) II (Prologic) II signal processing creates multi-channel surround sound from the audio signal recorded with 2 channel stereo sources. Dolby prologic II can only activate when listening to CD (CD- DA, MP3/WMA), XM radio, and AUX. When it activates, ‘‘DPL II’’ is shown on the upper display.

Audio System

To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Rotate the interface dial to ON or OFF, and press ENTER.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’, ‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Audio System, Auxiliary Input Jack

Auxiliary Input Jack

When the audio system is on and you plug in a mini-jack cable between a compatible audio unit and the jack, you will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode.

The auxiliary input jack is on the disc changer unit. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories.

Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) − The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

The SVC has four modes; OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. The default setting is MID.

Turn the interface dial to the desired setting, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER.

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Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

Radio Reception

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources (such as garages or parking structures) can cause temporary reception problems.

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GeneralInformation

When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R/CD-RW, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

ProtectingCDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc changer.

Protecting Your Discs

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive.

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Protecting Your Discs

Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.

Examples of these discs are shown to the right:

1.

Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs

Bubbled/ Wrinkled

With Label/ Sticker

Using Printer Label Kit

Sealed

With Plastic Ring

2.

Damaged discs

3.

Poor quality discs

Chipped/ Cracked

Warped

Burrs

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Small, irregular shaped discs

5.

Discs with scratches, dirty discs

3-inch (8-cm) CD

Triangle Shape

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.

Can Shape

Arrow Shape

Protecting Your Discs

Recommended discs are printed with the following logo.

Audio unit may not play the following formats.

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CD Changer Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.

Error

Message

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Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High Temperature

Check Disc

Check Disc and Changer Error

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc changer. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. For more information, see page 224. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. For more information, see page 224. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is playable disc in the CD changer (see page 198 ). Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. For more information, see page 224. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer.

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Track/File format not supported

Mechanical error

Error

Message

FORMAT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER’S MANUAL

PUSH EJECT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

Servo error

OWNER’S MANUAL

The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For additional information on damaged discs, see page 224

The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

CD Changer Error Messages

Cause

Solution

Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, sign of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 224.) Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal is weaker in these areas.

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GROUND REPEATER

Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

There may also be other geographic situations or structures that could affect satellite radio reception.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the CD/XM button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

www.xmradio.com

If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact XM Canada at , or at 1-877-438-9677. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and

www.xmradio.ca

, or at

your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XM Satellite Radio, keep your audio system in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Satellite Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12
hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Satellite Radio.

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Remote Audio Controls

Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. They let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the steering wheel.

MODE BUTTON

VOL BUTTON

CH BUTTON

▲

) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

▼

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, XM Satellite Radio, DISC/AUX (If a disc is loaded or an approved auxiliary input device is connected).

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) of the button, the system

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press and release the top ( goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press and release the bottom ( ) to go back to the previous station.

−

＋

−

) of the CH button until

To activate the seek function, press and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( you hear a beep. The system searches up or down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal.

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Remote Audio Controls

If you are playing CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track (file in MP3/WMA mode) each time you press the top ( ＋ the CH button. Press the bottom − current track/file. Press it again to return to the previous track/file.

) to return to the beginning of the

) of

To select a different disc (folder in MP3/WMA mode), press and hold the top ( ) of the CH button until you hear a beep.

) or bottom (

＋

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If you are listening to XM Satellite Radio, use the CH button to change channels. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset channel. Press the bottom ( the previous preset channel.

) to go back to

＋

−

To go to the next channel of the category you are listening to, press and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( − of the CH button until you hear a beep.

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Radio Theft Protection

Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code with the preset bars or buttons (depending on models). Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from the five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this owner’s manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your dealer. To do this, you will need the audio system’s serial number.

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’’ on the center

If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ or upper display (depending on models) the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset bars or buttons (depending on models) to enter the five-digit code. The code is located on the radio code card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

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The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or the remote transmitter.

The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the outside with the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

Security System

The alarm will also be activated if a passenger inside the locked vehicle turns the ignition switch on.

The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully closed. Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate, and hood are securely closed.

To see if the system is set

NOTE: after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set, a beep will sound.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

1.

Push in the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

3.

Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

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Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle speeds up about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

Cruise Control

Even with cruise control on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel.

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The cruise control will be canceled when the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

Tapping either of the paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but the cruise control will be canceled if you downshift to first gear.

For more information on driving with paddle shifters, see page 297

Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Cruise Control

Canceling Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel.

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OnU.S.RDXwithTechnologyPackage modelexceptAlaskanandHawaiian AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle. It displays and receives several kinds of messages, including:

Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.

Important recall and safety information.

Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.

Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle.

AcuraLink (U.S. models only)

Interface Dial

KNOB

ENTER

Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.

SELECTOR

The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.

The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.

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AcuraLink (U.S. models only)

Reading Messages

ENVELOPE ICON

To view previously read messages, press the INFO button, then select messages.

Unread messages have a closed envelope icon next to them. The icon disappears when it has already been read.

Only diagnostic info

NOTE: messages overlay the screen while driving. They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention (see page

244

).

After purchasing your vehicle, messages may not appear immediately. Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages. This can take several days to process.

If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the top right corner of the navigation screen.

To open a message:

Press ENTER on the interface selector, then select New Message from the navigation system map menu. If there is more than one message, stored in the system, you will see a list of message titles.

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Select Message to display the ‘‘Select a message’’ category screen. Then, select ALL MESSAGES.

Scroll up or down, and select the message you want to read by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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Deleting Messages NOTE: campaign messages can only be deleted by your dealer.

Diagnostic info and recall/

To delete a single message:

Press the INFO button to bring up the Information screen.

Scroll to the Messages option, then select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

Use the interface knob to scroll up or down to the message title you want to delete, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

Scroll to Delete with the interface knob, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

The Delete All Messages

To delete all messages: NOTE: command does not apply to Recall or Diagnostic Info messages. These messages must be deleted by your dealer.

Press the SETUP button to view the setup screen.

Select MORE by pushing the interface selector to the right.

Use the interface knob to scroll to the AcuraLink/Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

Scroll to the Delete Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

Scroll to the category with the messages you want to delete, and select the category by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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Message Options

When you open a message, you can read a summary of it, and then choose one of several options. If an option is not available for a message, that option will not be highlighted.

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Delete the current message.

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Select this option to delete

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Voice Select this option to hear a voice read the entire message. This gives you more information than the screen can display at one time. When you select the Voice option, it changes to a Stop Reading option. Select the option again to stop the voice.

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Call Select this option to call a phone number embedded in the Call message. When you select , the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you.

To make a call, your Bluetooth compatible phone must be paired to your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system, have its power on, and be inside the vehicle (see page ).

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Message Preferences To set your AcuraLink preferences (the types of messages you want to receive, if any), visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com choose what you would like to receive. If you do not have internet access, call Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238; they can set your message preferences for you.

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Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this option to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system.

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Call Your Acura Dealer Select this button to call the Acura dealer you purchased your vehicle from. AcuraLink also directs you to this dealer so you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about a message. If you visit another dealer for service two times within a 14-month period, AcuraLink will reset to call that dealer.

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Select this

Diagnostic Info button to get more information about the current diagnostic message. To use this option, your cell phone must be linked to the HFL and have a compatible data service available. Access the Owner Link website to find out which data services are currently compatible with AcuraLink.

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AcuraLink/Message Screen

To access the following functions, press the SETUP button, push the interface selector to the right to select MORE, then rotate the interface knob to select AcuraLink/ Messages.

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Auto Reading Select ON to have the system automatically read each message to you. Select OFF to manually select the Voice option when you want a message read to you.

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Select this

Delete Messages option to delete all stored messages within a category, except for diagnostic info and recall campaign messages. These messages can only be deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is corrected, or through a broadcast message from Acura.

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Phone-Data Connection this option to begin the process required to connect to Acura. This is used to access the most recent diagnostic information when a problem occurs.

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New Message Notification Select ON if you want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). Select OFF if you do not want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the navigation screen).

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For the Phone Data

NOTE: Connection button to be active, you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL). To complete the data connection setup, the paired phone must have a compatible data service.

Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and Dealer Appointment Reminders. The system can store up to 256
messages.

Message categories can be added, revised, or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura.

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Connect to the Acura Server The default setting is prompt. When a diagnostic info message appears, and you select the Check Now option, the system will prompt you before connecting to the Acura server. If you do not wish to connect at that time, select No at the prompt, and you will see the information from the onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’ setting will remove the prompt when you select the Check Now option and will automatically connect to the Acura server. This setting only applies when you have a Bluetooth enabled phone that is paired with the HFL and you have completed the Phone-Data Connection setup.

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Quick Tips

Feature Guide

Maintenance Minder

AcuraLink (U.S. models only)

These messages, based on updated vehicle information and comments from other RDX owners, supplement your Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide. They provide you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through the HFL.

During the first 90 days of ownership, one of 16 different messages appears each day. These messages help you to use and understand the technological features of your vehicle.

These messages provide detailed information about the service needed for your vehicle. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed maintenance items is provided through an AcuraLink message. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed, helping you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs.

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You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer.

Recall/Campaigns

If your vehicle is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it. If you don’t get your vehicle fixed, you will also receive a reminder message through AcuraLink. You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer.

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Diagnostic Info If an instrument panel indicator stays on when it should go off, or a message appears on the multi- information display, AcuraLink can identify the problem, send the information to Acura for analysis, and then provide you with the most accurate repair information available all before going to a dealer. This helps you handle the problem as it occurs, preventing or limiting costly repairs.

The AcuraLink system cannot determine some mechanical problems (such as squeaks or rattles) that are not triggered by the diagnostic indicator monitors.

A diagnostic message is generated if any of the instrument panel indicators stay on when they should go off. For more information on the instrument panel indicators, see page 61

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Depending on the severity of the problem, the message will let you know if you should see your dealer immediately or if you can wait a while.

When an instrument panel indicator comes on or a message is displayed on the MID, AcuraLink immediately notifies you with the message, ‘‘Check more information.’’ If you do not want the information right away, select the Check Later option. If you want the information now, select the Check Now option. (If the navigation screen is not active, you must select OK from the navigation disclaimer screen before you can check the information.)

You will see information from the onboard troubleshooting database.

You can then use message options to call your dealer for an appointment, to find the nearest dealer, or to find out more information about the issue.

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When you select the Diagnostic Info option, if the HFL is connected to a cellular data service, AcuraLink gathers more information about the problem, and sends it to Acura. There, the information is analyzed and returned to the vehicle with the most accurate repair information.

Dealer Appointment Reminder

When you make an appointment through the Owner’s Link Online Scheduling Service, you can be reminded about that appointment through the AcuraLink system in advance. If you need to reschedule, you can call your dealer directly with the HFL.

The timing of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on Owner Link.

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that the opener has an external entrapment protection system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’ or other safety and reverse stop features.

If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it. These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle is detected during closing, increasing the risk of injury. Do not use HomeLink with any

garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features.

Units manufactured between April 1, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features. If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2
under the closing door. The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood. As an additional safety feature, garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems, such as an electronic eye, which detect an object obstructing the door.

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Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener

to test that the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Before programming HomeLink to a garage door or gate opener, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential injury or damage. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage.

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If you just

Training HomeLink Beforeyoubegin received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in HomeLink before, you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed to step 1.

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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses Bluetooth technology to link your cell phone to your vehicle. With HFL, you can place and receive calls through your vehicle’s audio system, without the distraction of handling your cell phone. To use this feature, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone with the Hands Free Profile. For more information, and a list of compatible cell phones, visit handsfreelink In Canada, visit www.acura.ca 1-888-9-ACURA-9. The HFL is available in English on U.S. models, and in both English and French on Canadian models. To change the language, see page

, or call 1-888-528-7876. , or call

www.acura.com/

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Here are the main features of the HFL. Instructions for using the HFL begin on page

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Voice Control HFL recognizes simple voice commands, such as phone numbers and names. It uses these commands to automatically dial, receive, and store numbers. For more information on voice control, see Using Voice Control on page 253

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth is the wireless technology that links your phone to the HFL. The HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters).

To use the HFL, your phone must have approved Bluetooth capability along with the Hands Free Profile. This type of phone is available through many phone makers and cellular carriers. You can also find an approved phone by visiting

, or by

www.acura.com/handsfreelink calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit , or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9.

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Incoming/Outgoing Calls With a linked phone, the HFL allows you to send and receive calls in your vehicle without holding the phone.

Phonebook The HFL can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phonebook. With a linked phone, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

Here are the main components of the HFL:

Microphone The HFL microphone is on the ceiling console. The microphone is shared with the navigation system.

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HFL Buttons

Audio System When the HFL is in use, the sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers. If the audio system is in use while operating either of the HFL buttons or making a call, the HFL over-rides the audio system. To change the volume level, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

HFL TALK BUTTON

HFL BACK BUTTON

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

To operate the HFL, use the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.

OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model Below the HFL buttons is another set of voice control buttons for the navigation, climate control, and audio systems. To use the voice control system, refer to the navigation system manual.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Here is the function of each HFL button:

HFL Talk: This button is used before you give a command, to answer incoming calls, and to confirm system information.

HFL Back: This button is used to end a call, go back to the previous voice control command, and to cancel an operation.

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Indicates the

Signal Strength network signal strength of the current phone. Five bars equals full strength.

ROAM Status − phone is roaming.

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Indicates your

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Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone’s battery. Five bars equals full battery strength.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Multi-Information Display

SIGNAL STRENGTH

HFL MODE MESSAGE

BATTERY LEVEL STATUS

ROAM STATUS

PHONE DIALING

When you are operating the HFL, or when you manually select HFL in the multi-information display, you will see this information in the display:

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HFL Mode Message when you are dialing and receiving calls.

Indicates

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Phone Dialing number you entered, or the number of the incoming call.

Indicates the

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Some phones do not send this information to the HFL.

You will also see a ‘‘HANDS FREELINK’’ and ‘‘ ’’ indicator on the upper display (on RDX with Technology Package model), or center display (on RDX model).

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How to Use the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The next few pages provide instructions for all basic features of the HFL.

All phones may not

NOTE: operate identically, and some may cause inconsistent operation of the HFL.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

To hear a list of available options at any time, press the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands free link help.’’

Many commands can be spoken together. For example, you can say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’

To enter a string of numbers in a Call or Dial command, you can say them all at once, or you can separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7, 10, or 11.

To skip a voice prompt, press the Talk button while the HFL is speaking. The HFL will then begin listening for your next command.

Using Voice Control Here are some guidelines for using voice control:

To enter a command, press the Talk button. Then, after the beep, say your command in a clear, natural tone.

For best system operation, set the climate control fan speed to low, and direct the center vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.

If the HFL does not recognize a command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’ If it doesn’t recognize the command a second time, its response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it doesn’t recognize the command a third time, it plays the Help prompt.

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To go back one step in a command process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press the Back button. If nothing is said while the HFL is listening for a command, the HFL will time out and stop its voice recognition. The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins listening from the point at which it timed out.

To end a command sequence at any time, press and hold the Back button, or press and release the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins from its main menu.

When you finish a command sequence, the HFL goes back to its main menu. For example, when you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The next time you press the Talk button, you will be at the main menu.

Setting Up the System