2014ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE - Service Express

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2014 Acura RDX with Technology Package Advanced Technology Guide

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2014 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

This Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get acquainted with your new Acura RDX with Technology Package and provide basic instructions on some of its technology and convenience features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner's Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and operation, please refer to the respective sections in the Owner's or Navigation Manual.

Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

BLUETOOTH ? H A N D S F R E E L I N K ? p. 22

N A V I G A T I O N p.18

MULTI-INFORMATION D I S P L A Y p. 6

VOICE R E C O G N I T I O N p. 14

A U D I O p. 29

SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 AcuraLink? Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bluetooth? Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 iPod? or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Song By VoiceTM (SBV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Pandora? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 HomeLink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter within operating range.

Unlocking the Doors

Grab either one of the front door handles when the vehicle is off.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Accessory or On Mode

Operate audio or other electrical features without turning the engine on.

Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal to turn on Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.

Locking the Doors

Press the door lock button on either front door handle when the vehicle is off.

Starting the Engine

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Opening the Tailgate

Press the tailgate release button under the tailgate handle when all doors are unlocked. The vehicle can be on or off.

See page 13 for more information on opening the tailgate.

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Turning the Vehicle Off

Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Note: If you press ENGINE START/STOP when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner's Manual for more information.

Malfunction Indicators

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

Charging system

All-wheel drive system (AWD)*

Low brake fluid Low oil pressure Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Malfunction lamp (check engine light) Vehicle Stability Assist? system (VSA) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (blinks and stays on)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Brake system

Keyless Access System

Electric Power Steering system (EPS)

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver.

Parking brake on: Release

Seat belt reminder: Fasten seat belt(s)

Message indicator: See MID

Low fuel: Refill

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Door/tailgate open: Close door/tailgate Low tire pressure (stays on): Add air

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (next to display) SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

Immobilizer (blinks): Use other vehicle key and see your dealer

Fog lights on Exterior lights on Turn signals/hazards on High beams on

*if equipped

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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Accessing the MID

When you start the engine, the MID shows the last active lower display from the previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different displays: ? Press either Info button (/)

for the main displays. ? Press SEL/RESET for the lower

displays.

SEL/RESET button

Info buttons

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Main Displays

Main display

Customize settings

Oil life

Tire pressure monitor

Instant fuel economy A

Range

Elapsed time A

Average speed A

Lower Displays

Outside temperature, Odometer

Outside temperature, Trip A

Outside temperature, Trip B

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Customizing Settings Using the MID

Program various vehicle settings using the MID. One example is shown below. See your Owner's Manual for other customizable settings.

Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting

Only the driver's door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P). You can change this to a different setting.

Press either Info button (/) on the steering wheel to toggle to the Customize Settings display, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu.

SEL/RESET button

1. Select DOOR SETUP.

Info buttons 3. Select the option you want.

2. Select AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.

4. The setting is displayed, and the display returns to the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK menu.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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

How It Works

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.

What to Do

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.

Press either Info button (/) to exit the menu.

Note: The driver's and front passenger's doors can be opened by pulling the inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to "All Doors" is useful for rear passengers and opening the power tailgate.

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

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS)

Store up to two driver's seat and mirror positions into memory for each corresponding remote transmitter (1 or 2).

Programming the DPMS

1. Turn the vehicle on. Shift into Park (P).

3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.

2. Adjust the seat and outside mirrors to your preferred positions.

4. Within 5 seconds, press the memory button corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps.

Notes: ? Once set, stored positions can be recalled by pressing one of the memory

buttons (1 or 2) on the door. ? Lumbar position cannot be stored.

REVERSE TILT DOOR MIRRORS

When you shift into Reverse (R), either door mirror can be tilted downward to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its original position.

How It Works

? To tilt the driver's door mirror, push the mirror selector switch to the left (L) position when in Reverse.

? To tilt the passenger's door mirror, push the mirror selector switch to the right (R) position when in Reverse.

? To turn the feature off, push the switch to the middle position.

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MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERA

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up.

How It Works

? When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the navigation display.

? Yellow parking guidelines also appear to help you judge distance.

? The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.

Adjusting the View

Turning the Guidelines On or Off

Press and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds. If the guidelines are turned off, they remain off until turned on again.

Switching Views

There are three rearview modes: wide, normal, and top down.

? Press ENTER to toggle between views.

? Rotate the Interface Dial to adjust the screen brightness.

Wide

Normal

Top down

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ONE-TOUCH TURN SIGNAL

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

How It Works

? Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-blink sequence.

? For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.

POWER TAILGATE

There are multiple methods to operate the power tailgate.

Opening the Power Tailgate from Inside the Vehicle

The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.

AUTO HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPER INTEGRATION

For your convenience, your vehicle's headlights automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate.

How It Works

? Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO position.

? Press and hold the tailgate button until a beep sounds. The tailgate begins to open.

? To close the tailgate, press the button again at any time.

Opening the Power Tailgate Using the Remote Transmitter

The vehicle must be off with the remote in operating range.

? Turn on your windshield wipers. The headlights also turn on.

? When you turn off the windshield wipers, the headlights turn off shortly after.

In ANYTIME mode: Press and hold the tailgate button for about one second to unlock and open the tailgate.

In WHEN UNLOCKED mode: Press the unlock button twice to unlock all doors and the tailgate. Then press and hold the tailgate button for about one second.

Use the MID to set the power tailgate keyless open mode to your preference. See your Owner's Manual for instructions, or see page 8 for an example of how to change a setting.

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