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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Select Stations .
2. Select station on the list.
■Manual update
Updates your available st ation list at any time.
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Refresh on the list.
■Preset Memory
■Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing AM/FM Radio
You can control the AM/FM radio using voice
commands
*.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 253
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 239
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Cor poration. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM feature
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
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Features
■Searching for music using SBV
1.Set the Song By Voice setting to On.
2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Audio”
to activate the SBV feature for the HDD and
iPod.
3. Press the button and say a command.
u Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’” to view a
list of songs by that artist. Select the
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’” to start
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, pr ess the (hang-up/
back) button on the steering wheel. The
selected song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need
to press the button and say “Audio” again
to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Voice Control Operation P. 253
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks
stored on the HDD or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 291
SBV may not be able to recognize languages other
than English for the artist name, song title, album
title, and composers.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk bu tton on the steering wheel when your
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
2Phone Setup P. 403
■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands appear.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes
Free
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1. You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM, select channel up/down icons until CH000
and the radio ID appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card num ber ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM ® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the steering
wheel, or through the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, and stay in this mode for
about 30 minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open
area with good reception.
Loading...:
SiriusXM ® is loading the audio or program information.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Unsubscribed channel:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Unavailable channel:
No such channel exists, the channel is not pa rt of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check the antenna, Disconnect ed antenna, Shorted antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•U.S.: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/
subscribenow or 1-866-635-2349
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca/
subscribe-now or 1-877-209-0079
1Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings
Driving
Position
Memory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and
off.On*1/Off
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat fully rearward and steering wheel
fully up when you get in/get out of the vehicle.
Changes the setting for this feature.Seat & Steering
Wheel*1/Seat Only /
Steering Wheel
Only /Off
Keyless
Access
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver’s Door or
Tailgate Only*1/All
Doors
Keyless Access Light
FlashCauses some exterior li ghts to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.On*1/ Off
Keyless Access BeepCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors.On*1/Off
Remote Start System
On/Off*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.On*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock
Changes the settings for the automatic locking
the doors when you walk away from the vehicle
while carrying the keyless access remote.
On /Off*1
* Not available on all models
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the MID or to
answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to ca ncel a command or to clear
the phone information on the MID.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the phone menu screen.
Interface dial (E NTER/MENU button): Rotate to select an item on the screen,
then press . Move , , or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On. If
there is an active connecti on to Apple CarPlay, HFL is
unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 360
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the but ton when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a numbe r. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
Dial PHONE
Button
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
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Features
■To make a call using the call history
Call history is stored by All*1, Dialed ,
Received, and Missed.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Call History, then
press .
3. Move or to select All
*1, Dialed ,
Received , and Missed .
4. Rotate to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1. Press the button.
2. Move the left selector wheel right to select
Call History .
3. Roll the left selector wheel to select a
number.
4. Push the left selector wheel or the
button.
u Dialing starts automatically.
*1: This function may not be avai lable depending on a cellular phone.
1To make a call using the call history
The call history disp lays the last 20 dialed, received, or
missed calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.)
These icons next to the number indicate the
following:
: Dialed calls.
: Received calls.
: Missed calls.
The call history disp lays the last 12 dialed, received, or
missed calls.
Steering switches
On MIDSteering switches
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To make a call using a speed dial entry
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Speed Dial, then press
.
3. Rotate to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1. Press the button.
2. Move the left selector wheel left to select
Speed Dial .
3. Roll the left selector wheel to select a
number.
4. Push the left selector wheel or the
button.
u Dialing starts automatically.1To make a call using a speed dial entry
Rotate to select More Speed Dials to view
another paired phone’s spee d dial list. You can make
a call from that list using the currently connected
phone.
When a voice tag is stored, press the button to
call the number using the voice tag.
2 Speed Dial P. 415
Any voice-tagged speed di al entry, phonebook name
or number can be dialed by voice from any screen.
Press the button and follow the prompts.
The speed dial displays the 20 speed dial entries.
Steering switches
On MIDSteering switches
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Features
Connect to the AcuraLink opera tor when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance. 1.Press the LINK button.
u Connection to the operator begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
u To disconnect, select End Call or press
the (Hang-up/back) button on the
steering wheel.
■Operator Assistance1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
LINK Button
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 448
Towing a Trailer ................................ 454
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 465
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 467
Automatic Transmission ................... 474
Shifting ............................................ 475
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 483
Integrated Dynamics System............. 489
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 490
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................. 492
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 507
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 512Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 520
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 522
Blind spot information System*........ 523
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 526
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 527
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 529
Braking Brake System ................................... 531
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 537 Brake Assist System ......................... 538
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 539
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 548
Parking Sensor System
*................... 550
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 554
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 559
Surround View Camera System*..... 561
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 571
How to Refuel ................................. 572
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 574
* Not available on all models
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