Acura RDX (2019 year). Manual - part 17

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

You can edit, show, or hide the audio, phone, navigation

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 contents on the multi-

information display or the head-up display

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To add or remove an items

1. Press the APPS button on the steering 

wheel.

2. Roll down the left selector wheel to select 

Customize Apps.

3. Move the left selector wheel left to select 

Add/Remove.

4. Select an item then press the left selector 

wheel.

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The checked items are displayed on the 
multi-information display or the head-up 
display

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Customizing the Meter or Head-Up Display

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On Multi-Information Display

On Head-Up Display

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Editing order

1. Press the APPS button on the steering 

wheel.

2. Using the left selector wheel, scroll to 

Customize Apps and then press the 
selector wheel.

3. Move the selector wheel to the right to go 

to the Reorder screen.

4. Scroll to an item you want to move, then 

press the left selector wheel.

5. Scroll to where you want to move the 

contents, then press the left selector wheel.

On Multi-Information Display 

On Head-Up Display

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* Not available on all models

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System Updates

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System Updates

The audio system’s firmware can be updated with the telematics control unit (TCU) 
through the subscription-based service.

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Wireless connection mode setup

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select MENU.
4. Select Connection Setup.

5. Select Change Mode.
6. Select Network.

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The display will return to the network list.

7. Select an access point from the network list, 

then select OK.

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If the audio system requires a password, 
enter a password.

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How to Update Wirelessly

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How to update

When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the audio/
information screen. Use the following procedure to update the system.

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.

3. Select via Wireless Connection.

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When the download is complete, the 
screen for step 6 will be displayed.

4. Select Download Now.

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A notification will appear on the screen.

Notification

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5. Select Install Now or Install while 

Vehicle OFF.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful when Install 
Now is selected.

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If you select Install while Vehicle OFF, 
proceed to steps 7 and 8.

6. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 

(LOCK).

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A notification will appear on the screen. 
If you select Postpone Update, the 
update will be postponed.

7. Exit from your vehicle.

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The system will start the firmware 
update.

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If the update is successful, a notification 
informing you of this fact will appear on 
the screen the next time you set the 
power mode to ON.

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How to update

The system may cancel the firmware update if the 
battery is low on power, even if you have selected 
Install while Vehicle OFF. If you want to install the 
updated data, recharge the battery or select Install 
Now.

If you select Install Now, the system may reboot.

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Automatic download settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select MENU.
4. Select Auto Download.
5. Select the access point, then Allow.

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View a update status

Use the following procedure to confirm the update status.
1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select MENU.
4. Select Update Result.

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Download the update files from the server

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect a USB device into the USB port in 

the console compartment.

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The inventory data is copied into the USB 
device.

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5. Remove the USB device from the USB port.
6. Connect the USB device into your 

computer, and then download the update 
files.

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Follow the link to download the required 
software update files. Refer to 
https://usb.acura.com for instructions.

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How to Update with a USB Device

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How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space 
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update 
files from the USB device before starting the USB 
update process.

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Update the audio system

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect the USB device with the update 

files into the USB port.

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A notification appears on the screen.

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5. Select Install Now or Install while 

Vehicle OFF.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful when Install 
Now is selected.

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When you select Install while Vehicle 
OFF go to step 7.

6. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 

(LOCK).

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A notification appears on the screen. If 
you select Postpone Update, the 
update is postponed.

7. Exit from your vehicle.

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The system will start the firmware 
update.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful at the next time 
you set the power mode to ON.

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Update the audio system

The system may stop the firmware update when 
battery is low on power, even when you selected 
Install while Vehicle OFF.
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the 
battery or select Install Now.

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Adjusting the Sound

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Adjusting the Sound

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select an audio source icon.

3. Select SOUND.
4. Select the setting you want.

3. Select MENU.
4. Select Sound Settings.
5. Select the setting you want.

Select an item from the following choices:
• Bass / Treble: Treble, Midrange, Bass
• Roof / Center Volume

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/Center Volume

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: 

Roof speaker

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, center speaker

• Audio Zones & Balance / Fader: Driver 

Only, Front Only, Rear Only, Full Vehicle, 
Balance, Fader

• Speed Volume Compensation: Speed 

Volume Compensation (SVC)

• DTS Neural Surround

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: DTS Neural 

Surround

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• Compressed Audio Enhancement

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Enhancement for compressed audio quality

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Adjusting the Sound

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

You can also adjust the sound the following 
procedure.
1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Sound.

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader
You can change where the sound comes from by 
selecting one of the speaker options below:

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Full Vehicle: All the speakers emit sound. 

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Driver Only: Only the speaker by the driver’s seat 
emits sound.

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Front Only: Only the front speakers emit sound.

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Rear Only: Only the rear speakers emit sound.

Reset to Default
Select to reset the following settings from the pop-up 
menu to their factory default.

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Bass / Treble

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Roof / Center Volume

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Center Volume

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Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

USB Audio, AUX Input mode

FM Radio, AM Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth Audio mode

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

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Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.

1. Press the 

 (home) button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Day Mode or Night Mode.
5. Select the setting you want.

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When you adjust the Contrast and 
Black Level, select More Settings.

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

To reset the settings, select Reset to Default.
Reset to Default is only applicable to the settings in 
the current mode.

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Limitations for Manual Operation

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* Not available on all models

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Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (talk) and 

 (back) buttons on the steering 

wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• The system recognize a natural language and accept your free form voice 

command.
An example of voice commands:

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• Close the windows and panoramic roof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 

on the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, the system beeps and 

the display changes to the voice recognition screen.

Press the 

 (home) button, 

 (back) button on 

the true touchpad or APPS button on the steering 
wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.

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When the 

 (talk) button is pressed, the 

voice control screen appears.
For a complete list of commands, say “Help” 
after the beep.

The system accepts free form voice 
commands.
See the following examples for 
recommended voice commands.

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Voice Recognition Screen

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected.

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Phone Commands

Dial by number
• Call <Phone Number>
• Dial <Phone Number> please
• Phone <Phone Number>

Redial
• Redial
• Redial last number
• Call last number

Voicemail
• Call voicemail
• Dial voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Check mailbox

Contact by voice
• Call <your contact name>
• Call <your contact name> on his/her 

<category name> please

• Make a call to <your contact name>
• Make a call to <your contact name> on 

her/his <category name>

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Phone Commands

The system recognizes an only contact 
name in the stored phonebook of your 
phone.

Phone commands are not available if using 
Apple CarPlay.

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FM Commands

• Play FM radio
• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• I want to listen to FM <87.7-107.9>
• Play FM <87.7-107.9>

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AM Commands

• Play AM radio
• Tune to <530-1710> AM
• I want to listen to AM <530-1710>
• Play AM <530-1710>

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Audio Commands

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Sirius XM Commands

• Play XM radio
• Play XM <channel number>
• Listen to <channel name> on XM
• Play XM Channel <channel number>
• Tune to <channel name>
• Listen to <channel number> on the 

satellite radio

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USB Commands

• Play USB
• Play iPod
• Play genre <genre name>
• Play <artist name>
• Play <album name>
• Play <song name>
• Play <playlist name>

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Bluetooth® Audio Commands

• Play Bluetooth

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AUX Commands

• Play AUX

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

• Help
• Cancel
• Repeat
Voice Help are readout voice guidance for 
Help on current screen.

You can search for the desired item on each 
search screen with your voice.

• Next Page
• Previous Page
• Back
• Go to <number>
• Select <number>

*1: Models with navigation system

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Navigation Commands

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Standard Commands

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Letter Input Commands

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List Commands

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

Tune
Select to displays the manual 
input screen of radio frequency.

MENU
Select to display the menu 
screen.

Station List
Select to display the station list 
screen.

Tune Up/Down Icons
Select 

 or 

 to search up 

and down the selected band 
for a station with a strong 
signal.

Favorite Station Icons, Add 
Favorite
Tune the radio frequency for 
favorite station. Select Add 
Favorite to store the station.
Swipe left or right the true 
touchpad A to display the next 
or previous favorite station list.

 VOL/AUDIO (Volume/

Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system 
on and off. Turn to adjust the 
volume.

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to search up 

and down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

Scan
Select to scan each station 
with a strong signal.

 icon

Select to displays the 
subchannel list screen.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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To add a favorite station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select Add Favorite, then select Current Station.

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When you select From Station List, you can store a station from the station 
list.

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Editing a favorite station

Select and hold to desired favorite station icon.

The following items are available:
• Remove Favorite: Delete the favorite station icon from the favorite station list.
• Replace with (number): Replace the stored favorite station icon.
• Add to Home Page: Add the shortcut icon of the stored favorite station to the 

home screen.

• Add to Heads-Up Display

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: Add the shortcut item of the stored favorite station 

to the head-up display menu.

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Favorite Station

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Favorite Station

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

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the APPS button on the steering wheel, then 
select an item or select the audio source icon on the 
home screen.

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You can store 12 AM/FM stations into favorite 
station.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign 
Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents. HD 
Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and 
“ARC” logos are registered trademarks or 
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.

* Not available on all models

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Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select Refresh.

1. Select Tune.
2. Select   or   to tune the radio frequency.

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn 
off scan, select Stop or press the 

 (back) button.

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Station List

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Radio Frequency Manual Tune Screen

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Station List

Provides text data information related to your 
selected RDS-capable FM station.

When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS 
automatically turns on, and the frequency display 
changes to the station name. However, when the 
signals of that station become weak, the display 
changes from the station name to the frequency.

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Radio Frequency Manual Tune Screen

You can tune the range of FM frequency between 
87.7 to 107.9MHz and range of AM frequency 
between 530 to 1710kHz.

Select 

, then trace the numbers of the radio 

frequency on the true touchpad A. When KEYPAD is 
selected, the on-screen keyboard appears.

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Scan

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