Apple Carplay - Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your
vehicle's status.
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To subscribe to AcuraLink , or to get more information about all of its
features, contact an Acura dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) acura.ca.
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AcuraLink Menu
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1. Press the Home button.
2. Select AcuraLink.
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AcuraLink Connection
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Use the following procedure to connect to AcuraLink
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AcuraLink can be used without allowing the location setting but the
functionality will be limited. For maximum functionality, a smart phone
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with the AcuraLink app should be connected to the system.
1. Press the Home button.
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2. Select AcuraLink Connection.
The confirmation message appears
on the screen for the first time,
then select Allow.
The confirmation message appears on the screen for the first time, then
select Allow.
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AcuraLink Messages
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AcuraLink provides a direct communication link between you and Acura.
It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura server.
• Vehicle feature guide.
• Operating quick tips.
• Safety and maintenance information.
• Diagnostic information.
• Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders.
• Recalls/Campaigns
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AcuraLink
If your vehicle's airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator.
Your phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada)for
more information.
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Apple Carplay

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If you connect an Apple Carplay -compatible iPhone
USB port in the console compartment, you can use the audio/information
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screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a phone call, listen to music,
view maps (navigation), and access messages.
Phone: Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
Messages: Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone
Maps: Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would
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on your iPhone .
Models with navigation system
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple Carplay
give directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any
prior destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you
are currently using will direct you to your destination.
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Note: In Apple Carplay , the touchpad is used to "push" or "drag" the cursor
around the screen.
Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed,
and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple's privacy policy for details
regarding Apple's use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user's own risk,
and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS
terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided "as is," and Acura cannot guarantee CarPlay
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