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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.
Use the following procedure to connect to AcuraLink.
■To enable the AcuraLink
You need to allow the consent of the lo cation service to enable the AcuraLink.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
u The confirmation message appears on
the screen for the first time, then select
Allow .
■To Connect to AcuraLink
1AcuraLink ®
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).
1To enable the AcuraLink
You can also set up a Vehicle Data Collection by
the following procedure.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Vehicle Data Collection .
5. Select Allow or Block.
•Allow: Sends the vehicle location data, diagnostic
information, driving behavior data and phone data
when you have previously allowed it when you
connect a phone with Bluetooth®.
•Block : Does not send the ve hicle location data,
diagnostic information, driving behavior data.
For detail information of all data shared visit https://
acuralink.acura.com/#/acuralinkLegalTerms
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■To link with AcuraLink
You may see the connection guide screen
after launching AcuraLink when there is no
phone connecti on available.
Continue Without Connecting: Displays
the AcuraLink menu screen without phone
connection.
Connect Phone: Displays the Bluetooth®
setup screen.
2 To change the currently paired phone
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1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
1To link with AcuraLink
We recommend that you install the AcuraLink app in
your smartphone to make AcuraLink more
functional. Contact an Acura dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada).
If you do not connect a phone to AcuraLink, Last Mile
function of AcuraLink app is disabled.
■AcuraLink1 AcuraLink
You can also select AcuraLink from the All Apps
screen. 2 Audio/Information Screen P. 264
AcuraLink
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■Vehicle Notifications
Displays the diagnostic information, recall or impo rtant safety information*1, or
general information by connecting to the Acura server using HFL.
■Contact Acura
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
■My Acura Dealer
Calls your Acura dealer using HFL or sets a destination of the navigation* to the
dealer.
■MENU
Displays the AcuraLink menu screen.
• Vehicle Data Collection : Displays the AcuraLink connection setting screen.
2To enable the AcuraLink P. 419
•AcuraLink Subscriptions : Displays your current AcuraLink subscription status.
• Connect Bluetooth Device: Displays the Bluetooth® setup screen.
2To change the currently paired phone P. 397
*1: When you select Roadside Assistance, the system connect to the AcuraLink operator
through the telematics control unit (TCU).
1 Vehicle Notifications
Some messages can be deleted manually; some
others will automatica lly disappear when the
malfunction is fixed, cont act a dealer if necessary.
* Not available on all models
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You can check the messages that are rece ived quickly in the shortcut operation.
1. A notification appears and notifies you of a
new message on the B-zone.
2. Select the system status icon then press the
B-zone touchpad.
u The status area list appears on the A-
zone.
u A notification is continuously displayed in
the header area until the new message is
read.
3. Select a new message to open.
u If you have selected the update option
for AcuraLink, follow the directions on
the screen to complete the process.
■AcuraLink Message1AcuraLink Message
When you update AcuraLink, you must keep the
engine running and maintain a constant connection
with AcuraLink.
If the update is interr upted, the system will
automatically resume the process. If, however, a
week has elapsed since the process was first
interrupted, you must repeat the process from the
beginning.
Notification
New Message
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■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. If
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, AcuraLink will attemp t to notify emergency services but
NEITHER ACURA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Acura reserves the right to terminate Acur aLink services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency1 In 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 this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen 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.
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■Manual operator connection
If you need to talk to the AcuraLink operator
in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the ASSIST button with the power mode in
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
u You are connected to the AcuraLink
operator.1Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operato r, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the
ASSIST button.
ASSIST Button
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Connect to the AcuraLink operator 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 on the
audio/information screen or move to left
the left selector wheel.
■Operator Assistance1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
If you want to add or re new a subscription, call the
Operator Assistance.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select AcuraLink Subscriptions.
5. Select Call AcuraLink Support .
Press the (back) button to return to the previous
screen, and then in call screen displayed on the B-
zone.
LINK Button
Audio/Information screen when
connected to the AcuraLink
operator
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Your subscribed telematics service provider can check your vehicle’s condition. For
maximum functionality, download AcuraLin k app in your smartphone and connect
it with the vehicle.
■Automatic Collision Notifications
A live agent will reach out and check on you and request that help be sent in the
event of a crash.
■Send Destination
Search for destinations on your phone and in stantly beam turn-by-turn directions to
your navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Stolen Vehicle Locator
In the event of a stolen vehicle, your vehi cle will help local authorities recover it.
■Remote Start & Stop
Arrive at your vehicle with the engine warmed up and the interior set to a
comfortable temperature.
■Remote Lock & Unlock
Lock and unlock your vehicle with your smartphone.
■Find My Car
Find your parked vehicle and flash/sound your horns remotely using your
smartphone.
■Connection Features1 Connection Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Acura dealer, or go to owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.
1Find My Car
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
* Not available on all models
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■Vehicle Status
Get door and lock status as well as mileage, fuel, oil life, and tire pressure readings
on your phone.
■Emergency Call
A live agent will stay on the call with you and request that help be sent in the event
of an emergency.
■Security Alarm Alert
Receive alerts if vehicle security alarm is triggered.
■Destination by Voice
Talk to a live assistant who will search a nd send turn by turn directions to your
vehicle’s navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Last Mile
Receive walking directions to your final destination right when you get out of your
Acura. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System
*.
■Geofence Alert
Receive a notification anytime your vehicle enters or leaves a region set by you.
■Speed Alert
Receive a notification when your vehicle has exceeded a speed limit set by you.
* Not available on all models
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