Acura RDX Technology Guide

o w n e r s . a c u r a . c o m

2012

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E

The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

B L UE TO OT H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.22

N AV I G AT I O N p.18

acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions

on some of its technology and convenience features.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of

the Acura RDX. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y p. 4

V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N

p. 12

A U D I O p. 26

Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Keyless Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rearview Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HomeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

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Technology Package shown

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

Bluetooth

AcuraLink®Messages* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Bluetooth

iPod®or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Note Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Fuel Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

HandsFreeLink®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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*if equipped

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

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.

Charging system

Low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

SH-AWD®*

(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive system)

Malfunction lamp

(check engine light)

VSA

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

TPMS (blinks)

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Brake System

*if equipped

O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r sM a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA off

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONROL on

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperly coded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards 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)

A/T temperature:

Pull over and let engine idle

Message indicator:

See MID

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D M a i n D i s p l a y s

When you start the engine, the MID shows the last active lower display from the previous drive cycle. Press either Info button (▲/▼) to show the last active main display.

Main display

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(if paired)

Instant fuel

economy

Range with

remaining fuel

Total travel time

Engine coolant

temperature

Tire pressure

monitor

SH-AWD torque

distribution monitor

(if equipped)

Average fuel economy for

trips A and B

Average speed

To toggle between the different displays, press either Info button (▲/▼) for the main displays and press the SEL/RESET button for the lower displays.

SEL/RESET button

INFO buttons

L o w e r D i s p l a y s

Trip B,

Outside Temperature

Trip A,

Outside Temperature

Oil Life,

Outside Temperature

T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m

Alerts you when one or more of your tires has significantly low pressure. Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D

Three groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup, Lighting Setup, and Door Setup.

H o w i t W o r k s

If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:

• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.

• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” message appears on the MID, showing which tire(s) have low pressure.

W h a t t o D o

1. Visually inspect the tires for

damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge (or check the MID) to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

P r o g r a m m i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g

Press and hold either Info button (▲/▼) to enter customization mode, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu.

SEL/RESET button

1. Select “CHG SETTING.”

2. Select “DOOR SETUP.”

4. Select “ALL DOORS WITH

SHIFT TO P.”

5. Once the setting has been

saved, select “EXIT.”

Info buttons

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

3. Select “AUTO DOOR

UNLOCK.”

* See “Customize Settings” in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.

K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S

When linked, each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of programmable driving position memory and customized settings (MID).

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s

R e m o t e V e r i f i c a t i o n

1. Verify that the remote you are using is linked to the vehicle by pressing the lock and unlock buttons at the same time. The LED light on the remote blinks once to indicate that it is linked or twice if it is unlinked.

2. When you use the remote to unlock the vehicle, the ID number on the back of the remote should match the memory button illuminated on the driver door panel. Go to step 3.

• If the numbers still do not match after the remotes have been

linked, follow these instructions:

- Press the lock button on your remote, then press the

unlock button.

D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Shift into Park (P).

2. Adjust your preferred seat and

outside mirror settings.

Note: Each group of settings is activated by the corresponding remote transmitter (1 or 2). When activated, each item begins to adjust when you open the driver’s door to enter the vehicle.

3. Press the SET button. You will

hear a beep.

4. Press the memory button

corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps.

R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R

When you shift into Reverse (R), the passenger’s outside door mirror tilts down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its original position.

- Whichever memory button is illuminated on the driver door panel should now match the number on the back of the remote.

3. Once the remotes are linked, you can begin to program your Keyless Memory Settings.

H o w I t W o r k s

• To tilt the passenger’s door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the right (R) position when in Reverse.

• To turn the feature off, move the switch to the middle position or left (L) position.

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