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Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and floor before you fold down the rear seat.

When you fold down one side of the rear seats and use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.

The front seats must be far enough forward so they do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold down.

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items extending to the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.

From the cargo area side 4. Pull the release lever.

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2013 RDXuuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest

■ To return the seat to the original

1To return the seat to the original position

position

Pull up the seat-back in the upright position.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat cushion are securely latched back into place before driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.

Armrest ■ Using the Rear Seat Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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2013 RDXInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights ■ Interior Light Switches

Front

Rear

Off

Door Activated Position

Off

On

On

Door Activated Position

■ Map Lights

■ ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: • When any of the doors are opened. • You unlock the driver's door. • When the power mode is set to VEHICLE

OFF (LOCK).

■ OFF The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the

button.

1Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: • When you unlock the driver's door but do not open

it.

• When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 87

The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: • When you lock the driver's door. • When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY

mode.

• When you set the power mode to ON.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

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When the interior light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, the map light will not go off when you press the button.

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■ Cargo Area Lights

On

Off

■ ON The light comes on when you open the tailgate, and goes off when closed.

■ OFF The light stays off with or without opening the tailgate.

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Interior Convenience Items ■ Glove Box

Press the button to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

To Lock

Glove Box

1Glove Box

3WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

■ Removable shelf The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To remove it, disengage the tabs.

Shelf

Tab

The removed shelf can be stored upside down in the glove box.

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■ Console Compartment

Pull the handle to open the console compartment.

Slide the lid using the release knob to open or close the console compartment.

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■ Beverage Holders

■ Front seat beverage holders Are located in the console between the front seats.

1Beverage Holders

NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

■ Rear seat beverage holders Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders.

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■ Accessory Power Sockets The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or ON.

■ Accessory power socket (console panel) Open the lid and the cover to use it.

■ Accessory power socket (console

compartment)

Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.

1Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.

When each socket is being used simultaneously, the combined power rating of the accessories should not exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

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■ Coat Hooks

There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

1Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

■ Cargo Hooks

Hooks

Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the cargo area.

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■ Sunglasses Holder

To open the sunglasses holder, push and release the indent. To close, push it again until it latches.

Push

You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.

1Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.

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■ Seat Heaters

The power mode must be in ON to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.

While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. uThe appropriate indicator will be on

while the seat heater is on. Briefly press the switch on the opposite side to turn the heater off. The indicator will be off. When a comfortable temperature is reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.

1Seat Heaters

3WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.

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2013 RDXClimate Control System

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Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

Dashboard vents

Dashboard and floor vents

Floor vents

Floor and defroster vents

AUTO Button

(Fan Control) Buttons

Driver's Side Temperature Control Dial

Passenger's Side Temperature Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver's side or passenger's side control

dial.

3. Press the

button to cancel.

■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system. Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.

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1Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in AUTO, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority. The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on AUTO, and setting the temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the control system between on and off. When turned on, the system returns to your last selection.

button switches the climate

2013 RDXuuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control

■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

button turns the air

Pressing the conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

Pressing the system returns to the previous settings.

button again to turn off, the

■ To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

1To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.

If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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2013 RDX1Synchronized Mode

When you press the to synchronized mode.

button, the system changes

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side temperature and the passenger side temperature can be set separately.

Models with navigation system In AUTO mode, the system adjusts each temperature based on the information of the sunlight sensor and the sun position updated by the navigation system's GPS.

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Synchronized Mode

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger side in synchronized mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.

uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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2013 RDXuuClimate Control SystemuAutomatic Climate Control Sensors

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor

The automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor, and an interior temperature sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

Temperature Sensor

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2013 RDXThis chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.

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Features

Compass * .......................................... 225

Audio System

About Your Audio System................ 158
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 159
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 159
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 160
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 161
Audio/Information Screen* .............. 162
Audio Remote Controls.................... 165
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 166
Playing the AM/FM Radio................. 167
Playing the XM® Radio ..................... 169
Playing a CD .................................... 171
Playing an iPod®............................... 174

Playing Pandora® ............................. 177
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 179
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 182
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 184
Display Setup ................................... 186
Audio Error Messages ...................... 187
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 190
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Training HomeLink........................... 194

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Using HFL ........................................ 196
HFL Menus....................................... 198

* Not available on all models

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About Your Audio System On models with navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these features.

The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod®, iPhone®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.

Remote Control

iPod®

USB Flash Drive

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1About Your Audio System

XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on XM® Radio, contact a dealer.

2 General Information on the Audio System

P. 190

XM® Radio is available in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not supported.

iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

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1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the

1USB Adapter Cable

uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable

adapter cable.

2. Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB connector.

Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.

1. Open the AUX cover.

2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. u The audio system automatically switches

to the AUX mode.

• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the

vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

• Do not use an extension cable with the USB

adapter cable.

• Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a

hub.

• Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard

disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.

• We recommend backing up your data before using

the device in your vehicle.

• Displayed messages may vary depending on the

device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/ ipod.

1Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.

You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace the audio system.

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2013 RDXuuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection

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Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.

■ Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.

u If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY, you will be requested to enter the

audio security code. See step 3.

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2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.

u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that

the system is in your vehicle. If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/ information screen.

3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect

digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.

1Audio System Theft Protection

Find the audio system's security code and serial number label in your owner’s manual kit.

We recommend that you write down the serial number in this owner’s manual.

Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and then obtain the code.

You can find out about your serial number and security code from a dealer.

U.S. models You can register the security code at My Acura (owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at radio-navicode.acura.com.

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To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

Use the selector knob or SETUP button to access some audio functions.

BACK Button

SETUP Button

to switch between the normal and

Press extended display for some functions.

Button

Selector Knob

Menu Display

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll through the available choices. Press your selection.

to set

SETUP button: Press to select any mode such as the RDS Information, Sound Settings, Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust Clock.

BACK button: Press to go back to the previous display.

button: Press to change the audio/

information screen brightness. The brightness can be set differently for the day time and night time.

Press once for the day time mode. Press twice for the night time mode. Adjust the brightness using

1Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Rotate Press

to select.

to enter.

Press the MODE, (+, (-, steering wheel to change any audio setting.

3 4

or

button on the

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 165

Setup Menu Items

2 Radio Data System (RDS) P. 168
2 Adjusting the Sound P. 166
2 How to Select a Play Mode P. 173
2 To pause or resume a file P. 183
2 Setting the Clock P. 96

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Models without navigation system Audio/Information Screen* Displays audio status and wallpaper. It allows you to go to various setup options.

■ Switching the Display Press DISPLAY button. Rotate modes. Press

and select the mode from the three display

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* Not available on all models

Display Button

Selector Knob

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■ Audio Display Shows the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 161

■ Wallpaper Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 184

■ Minimum Display Minimizes the display by only showing the compass, audio status, and clock on the display.

■ Setting Options

1. Press SETUP button.

2. Rotate

and select the setup option you

want to change. Press

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■ Language Selection

1. Rotate

to select Language Selection,

then press

2. Rotate

to select the language, then

press

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2013 RDXuuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls

Audio Remote Controls Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. MODE Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows: FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX

MODE Button

VOL Button Press

: Increases the volume.

VOL (Volume) Button

CH (Channel) Button

CH Button • When listening to the radio

Press

: Decreases the volume.

Press (+: Selects the next preset radio station. Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station. Press and hold (+: Selects the next strong station. Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.

• When listening to a CD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio

Press (+: Skips to the next song. Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive

Press and hold (+: Skips to the next folder. Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder.

• When listening to Pandora®

Press (+: Skips to the next song. Press and hold (+: Selects the next station. Press and hold (-: Selects the previous station.

* Not available on all models

1Audio Remote Controls

The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.

When in the AUX mode, the following are operable from the remote controls: • iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB

adapter cable

• Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)

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SETUP Button

Press the SETUP button, and rotate select Sound Settings, then press

to

. Rotate

to scroll through the following choices:

1Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH.

SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.

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Treble is selectable.

Bass

Treble

Fader

Balance

Subwoofer

Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

FM/AM Button Press to select a band.

SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

BACK Buttons Press to go back to the previous display.

Selector Knob Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.

SKIP Bar Press to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button Press to scan both bands and store the strongest station in each preset.To turn off auto select, press the button again. This restores the presets you originally set.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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2013 RDXuuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

■ Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.

■ RDS information

1. Press the SETUP button and rotate

to

select RDS Information.

2. Each time you press

, the RDS

Information switches between on and off.

■ To find an RDS station from your selected program category

RDS Category

1. Press the CATEGORY bar to display and

select an RDS category.

2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.

1Playing the AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode Pressing the MODE button on the steering wheel.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 165

You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

(XM®) Button

Press to select XM® Radio.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an XM® Radio category.

SCAN Button Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode), or channels within a category (in the category mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds. Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue listening to the channel.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a channel: 1. Tune to the selected channel. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored channel, select XM, then press the preset button.

SKIP Bar Press previous or next channel.

to the

or

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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■ To Play the XM® Radio 1. Press the

button to select the XM® radio band (XM1 or XM2).

2. Press the SETUP button, rotate

to select XM Mode, and press

. Rotate

to select Channel Mode or Category Mode, then press

3. Select a channel using the TUNE (

), SKIP, CATEGORY, SCAN, or Preset

buttons.

■ To Select a Channel from a List 1. Press

to display a channel list.

1Playing the XM® Radio

In the channel mode, all available channels are selectable. In the category mode, you can select a channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

You can store twelve XM® stations in the preset buttons. XM1 and XM2 let you store six stations each.

There may be instances when XM® Radio does not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). This does not indicate a problem with your audio system.

2. Rotate

to select a channel, then press

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2013 RDXPlaying a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or AAC format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. ● Press to sample all tracks on the CD

(all files in the current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● Press and hold to sample the first file

in each of the main folders (MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● To turn off scan, press the button.

(CD Eject) Button

Press to eject a CD.

CATEGORY Bar Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

CD Button Press to play a CD.

or

to change tracks

SKIP Bar Press (files in MP3, WMA, or AAC). Press and hold to move rapidly within a track/file. SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

Selector Knob Turn to change tracks/files. Press and turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

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■ How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

(MP3/WMA)

1. Press

to switch the display to a folder list.

2. Rotate

to select a folder.

3. Press

to change the display to a list of

files in that folder.

4. Rotate

to select a file, then press

Folder Selection

Track Selection

1Playing a CD

NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can cause the CD to jam in the unit.

WMA files protected by digital rights management (DRM) cannot be played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, then skips to the next file.

Text data appears on the display under the following circumstances: • When you select a new folder, file, or track. • When you change the audio mode to CD. • When you insert a CD.

If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot, the system reloads the CD automatically after several seconds.

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2013 RDX■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and random modes when playing a track or file.

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then

press

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

Play Mode Items

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

1How to Select a Play Mode

Press the BACK button to go back to the previous display, and press the SETUP button to cancel this setting mode.

Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track/file(s). Repeat One Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all files in the current folder. Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all files in the current folder in random order. Random All: Plays all tracks/files in random order.

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select Normal Play, then press

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Playing an iPod® Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.

2 USB Adapter Cable P. 159

Album Art

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

Selector Knob Press and turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

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USB Indicator Comes on when an iPod® is connected.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

AUX Button Press to select iPod® (if connected).

SKIP Bar Press to change songs. Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

or

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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■ How to Select a File from the iPod® Menu

1. Press

to display the iPod® menu.

2. Rotate

to select a menu.

1Playing an iPod®

Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

3. Press

to display the items on that menu.

4. Rotate

to select an item, then press

If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.

2 iPod®/USB Flash Drive P. 188

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■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate press

to select Play Mode, then

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

1How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat Off: Turns off the repeat mode. Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track. Shuffle Off: Turns off the shuffle mode. Shuffle: Plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order. Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order.

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■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select Normal Play, then press

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2013 RDXU.S. models iPhone® use only Playing Pandora® Activate Pandora®, and connect the iPhone® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

CATEGORY Bar Press (+ to the next station. Press (- to the previous station.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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AUX Button Press to select iPhone® (if connected when the Pandora® application is activated).

SKIP Bar Press

to skip a song.

Selector Knob Press to enter PANDORA MENU. Press and turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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■ Pandora® Menu You can operate some of the Pandora menu items from your vehicle’s audio system. The available items are:

• Station List (QuickMix is also available)

1Playing Pandora®

Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.

To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app must first be installed on your iPhone®. Visit www.pandora.com. for more information.

If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio system is selected.

1Pandora® Menu

Available operating functions vary on software versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.

1. Press

to display the PANDORA MENU.

2. Rotate

to select a menu.

3. Press

to display the items on that menu.

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You can skip the song or select Dislike only a predetermined number of times in an hour.

• Like

• Dislike

• Resume/Pause

• SKIP

• Bookmark this song

• Bookmark this artist

■ Operating a menu item

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2013 RDXuuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

Playing a USB Flash Drive Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA or AAC*1 format. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.

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CATEGORY Bar Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each file. ● Press to sample all files in the

current folder. To turn off scan, press the button.

● Press and hold to sample the first

file in each of the main folders. To turn off scan, press and hold the button.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes® are playable on this unit.

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USB Indicator Comes on when a USB flash drive is connected.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume. AUX Button Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).

SKIP Bar Press Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.

to change files.

or

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

Selector Knob Press and turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

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■ How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

1. Press

to switch the display to a folder list.

2. Rotate

to select a folder.

3. Press

to change the display to a list of

files in that folder.

4. Rotate

to select a file, then press

Folder Selection

Track Selection

1Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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Files in WMA format protected by digital rights management (DRM) are not played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.

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■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate press

to select Play Mode, then

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

1How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file. Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder. Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder in random order. Random All: Plays all files in random order.

Play Mode Items

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select Normal Play, then press

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2013 RDX1Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For a list of compatible phones: • U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-

888-528-7876.

• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-

528-7876.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be a delay before the system begins to play.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible phone. This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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VOL/ volume) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset 1 Button Press to switch the mode between pause and resume.

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Bluetooth Indicator Comes on when your phone is connected to HFL.

AUX Button