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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Features
F. NO WARRANTY. You understand and agree that your use of the SOFTWARE and SERVICES are solely at your own risk and that you
will be solely responsible for any damage to your VEHICLE’s multim edia system or any other equipment or any loss of data that may result
from your use of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES. THE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PA RTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT . HONDA makes no warranties that the
SOFTWARE or SERVICES will meet your requirements, or that th e SOFTWARE or SERVICES will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, non-
infringing or error free. You understand and agree that you are responsible for any and all charges, costs or expenses associated with your
use of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES. Advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the SOFTWAR E
or SERVICES are provided for informational purposes only and w ill not create any warranty not expressly made herein. You should not rely
on any such information or advice. We assume no liability or resp onsibility for any errors or omissions in the SOFTWARE or SERV ICES. We
do not make any warranty or representation th at your use of the material displayed on, or obtained through, the SOFTWARE or SER VICES
is non-infringing of any rights of any third party. Any decision or action taken by you on the basis of information or content provided via
the application is at your sole discretion and risk. HONDA and PROVIDERS are not respon sible or liable for any such decision, o r for the
accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or availa bility of any content or information displayed, transmitted, or otherwise made ava ilable via
the SOFTWARE or SERVICES. To the extent ju risdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, some of the above exclusions may
not apply to you.
G. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY. You and HONDA are each waiving important rights.
1. Limitations on YOUR liability.
HONDA cannot recover from you any cons equential, indirect, incidental, or special damages, or attorney's
fees in connection with your use of the SOFTWARE or HONDA SERVICES. HONDA WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW
ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN DIRECT, COMPENSATORY DAMAGES AS LIMITED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uLegal Information on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO (“THE APPLICATIONS”) IS AT YOUR
SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT TH E APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS IS
PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND HONDA HEREBY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO TH E APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS,
EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TH E IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PART ICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. NO ORAL OR WRI TTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY HONDA OR AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANT Y. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, HONDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPL ICATIONS, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED
TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY APPLE, GOOGLE, THEIR
AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST
AT ANY TIME; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION S OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE
PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PA RTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE,
SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC.,
SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY
TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIV E ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY
OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATE D TO THE APPLICATIONS OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY
(CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF HONDA WERE AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DISALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LI ABILITY FOR DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA’S TOTAL LIABILIT Y TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED
BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY) EXC EED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00). THE FOREGOING
LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STA TED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
■DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Maintenance ResetMaintenance Info.
Preferred Dynamic ModeDynamic
Mode
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock Door
Auto Folding Door Mirror*
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep

Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity*
Remote Start System On/Off*
Walk Away Auto Lock
Lighting
Keyless
Access
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Open Mode
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Phone Settings group as default.Yes/No
Bluetooth
BluetoothTurns the Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HF L, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 401
—
Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 403Random/Fixed*1
Phone
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2 Phone Setup P. 401—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatically transfer from your
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.On*1/Off
Auto AnswerSets whether to automatically answer an
incoming call after about four seconds.On /Off*1
Information Screen
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsDoor
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle
Speed*1/Shift from P /
Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/ All Doors
When Shifted to
Park/ All Doors When
Ignition Switched
Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in
key.Driver Door*1/All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/ Off
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.90seconds /
60seconds /
30seconds
*1
Auto Folding Door
Mirror*Changes how you can fold the door mirrors.
Auto Fold With
Keyless*1/ Manual
Only
* Not available on all models
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Bluetooth/Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Bluetooth/Phone
Settings , then press .
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Bluetooth
Replace This Device
Turns the Bluetooth ® on and off.Bluetooth
Edit PIN Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This DeviceDelete a previously paired phone.


Connect to AudioConnect a phone to use the Bluetooth®
audio and smartphone function.
Connect to PhoneConnect a phone to use the HFL.
Disconnect Disconnect a paired phone from the
system.
Connect Both Connect the device to use the all
functions of Bluetooth® connection.
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Phone Settings group as default.
Default
(Existing
entry list)
Bluetooth
Device List Edit Device Name*Edit the user name of a paired phone.
* Not available on all models
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Features
■To replace an already-paired phone
with a new phone
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Bluetooth/Phone
Settings , then press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
Bluetooth Device List.
3. Rotate to select a paired phone you
want to replace, then press .
4. Rotate to select Replace This Device,
then press .
5. HFL enters the pairing process and searches
a new phone.
u Follow the prompts to pair a new phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.1To replace an already-pair ed phone with a new phone
The replaced phone will keep the same speed dial
entries, and security PIN information from the
previously paired phone.
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Features
You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Bluetooth/Phone
Settings , then press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
Bluetooth Device List.
3. Rotate to select a phone you want to
add a security PIN to, then press .
4. Rotate to select Edit PIN, then press .
5. Enter a new four-digit number.
u Select to delete. Select of the
right side upper screen, the screen
returns to the previous screen.
6. Select OK to enter the security PIN.
7. Re-enter the four-digit number.
u The screen returns to the screen in step
4.
■To Create a Security PIN1 To Create a Security PIN
If the phone is already secu rity PIN protected, you
need to enter the current security PIN before clearing
the PIN or creating a new one.
Information Screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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Features
AcuraLink®*
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of importa nt messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic rero uting and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server, see the Navigation System Manual.
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle will automatically attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
positioning, and its condition will be sent to
the operator; you also can speak to the
operator when connected.
■In Case of Emergency
1 AcuraLink ®*
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
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.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
Canadian models
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected, or you
do not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the ASSIST button, microphone, speakers,
or the unit itself.
•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation or phone
related functions using the screens while talking to
the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:
* Not available on all models
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