ECO mode ACURA RL 2012 Owner's Guide

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Î Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL. Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
If an iPod, USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected as the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
upper display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
DISC/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your
Audio phone. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, contact customer support
at 1-888-528-7876 or visit
.To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone.
Follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Press the DISC/AUX button with
the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
When the phone is recognized, you
will see the
Audiomessage on the upper display and
the audio control display on the
navigation screen (if selected), and
the system begins to play.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be a
delaybeforethesystembeginsto
play. Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the DISP button switches
the upper display between the
Audio and the device
name.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system disables itself . If this happens,
you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display next time you turn
on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
ThecodeisontheAnti-theft
Identification Card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
The Anti-thef t Identif ication Card
also lists your audio serial number. It
is best to store the card in a saf e
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s manual.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, youmust then leave the system on for
one hour bef ore trying again.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
If you have a My Acura account, it is
easy to retrieve the anti-theft code
online without having to access the
serial number.
We recommend that you register the
security code at My Acura (myacura.
com). If you lose the Anti-thef t
Identification Card before
registering the code at My Acura,
you must obtain the code f rom your
dealer or
. To do this, you will need the
audio system’s serial number. If you
do not have the serial number with
you,askyourdealerorgoto
forinf ormation on how to retrieve it.
If you lose the Anti-thef t
Identif ication Card, you must obtain
thecodefromyourdealer.Todothis,
you will need the audio system’s
serial number. If you do not have the
serial number with you, ask your
dealer how to retrieve it.
You need to enter a separate code
f or the navigation system to
reactivate. The Anti-theft Card also
lists the navigation system’s security
code and serial number. Follow the
same procedure to retrieve the serial
number and obtain the code, and
read the navigation system manual
f or details.
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Models with navigation system
U.S. owners
Radio T hef t Prot ect ion
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Press this button to display the
screen (see page ). The compass system in your vehicle
contains several convenient features,
including a direction and elevation
f inder, a calendar reminder f or
important events, a calculator, and a
trip computer to help you track your
mileage and f uel economy.
The controls f or the compass system
are on the center console panel.
These controls are also used to
operate the climate control system
(see page ) and the audio system
(see page ).
Press this button to display the
screen (see page ) f or the
trip computer, calendar, calculator,
and voice command Help.204
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Menu Button Compass But t on
Compass System Controls
Main
Menu
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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CANCEL
BUTTON COMPASS
BUTTON
(Display mode)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUPPER
DISPLAY
SCREEN
MENU
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
SET UP
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Please read the disclaimer carefully
beforeyoucontinue.Togotothe
compass screen, select by
pressing ENTER. The f irst screen to appear is the
compass system globe screen. The
screen then changes to the
disclaimer screen:
The button does not appear
immediately. It appears af ter the
system is loaded. The OK
command cannot be activated by
voice. Throughout the compass system
section, the icon ‘‘ ’’ is used to
indicate f eatures that are dependent
on the ‘‘Driver number’’ as displayed
on the multi-information display
‘‘Welcome’’ message.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the compass
system boots up within a f ew
seconds.
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System Start-up
OK
OK
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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If you select , the reminder will
not show up again. If you wish to
have the reminder show up again
later in the day, select
and press ENTER. If you do not press ENTER, the
screen will go dark af ter 30 seconds.
To return to the disclaimer screen,
press any compass or voice control
button.
If you do not select , and
then enter the Set up or Trip
computer screens, some items are
not available, and will show up as
darkened buttons (grayed out).
If any calendar reminders were
previously entered, the calendar
reminder screen is displayed next.
The calendar reminder screen
remains displayed until you select
,orpressthe
CANCEL button.If you press the CANCEL button, the
message will be displayed the next
time you start the vehicle.
Thesystemwilldisplaythe
current message and any older or
previously unread messages, with
the newest message listed f irst.OK
Remind
Later
OK
OK Remind L ater
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The vehicle ‘‘senses’’ the driver
number, based on which keyless
remote is used to unlock the vehicle.
If two drivers with remotes approach
thevehicleatthesametime,the
welcome display and related settings
are based on which remote the
vehicle f irst ‘‘senses.’’
If both remotes come within
range simultaneously, the
‘‘Welcome’’ display may be
unpredictable.
The compass system uses the driver
number (as recognized by the multi-
inf ormation display) to personalize
the compass system. For example, if
Driver 1 unlocks the vehicle, the
‘‘Driver 1’’ personal address book
and other navigation settings are
automatically loaded when the
vehicle is started. There is no way to
change f rom one driver’s settings to
another while driving.For inf ormation on ‘‘linking’’ and
‘‘unlinking’’ the keyless access
remotes, see page .
The calendar f eature is not
selectable (buttons grayed out).
Setup values (like volume,
brightness, etc.) can be changed
but are not remembered the next
time you restart the vehicle. When the keyless access remote is
deliberately ‘‘unlinked,’’ (as when
giving the remote without the built-in
key to a valet) the multi-inf ormation
display will display ‘‘Welcome.’’ Then
the f ollowing occurs:174 K eyless Memory Settings
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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The screen
displays several topics that help you
to understand your vehicle’s voice
control system. To go to the
screen, say or select
‘‘Voice command help.’’ Then select
a topic by saying either the topic
name or its line number.Tousethevoicecommandtutorial,
say or select ‘‘Getting started.’’ The
display changes to the
screen. When you say ‘‘Display menu’’ or
press the MENU button, the display
changes to the screen.
To select a menu item, turn the
interf ace knob to highlight the item,
then press ENTER.
If some items appear grayed
out and cannot be selected, the
vehicle does not sense the driver’s
IDof theremote(seepage ).Select the line number of the tutorial
you want to view, and the tutorial will
automatically be read out. To stop
the system from reading the tutorial,
move the selector to the right.
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Voice command help
Voice
command helpGetting
started Main Menu
Main Menu
Voice Command Help
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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The calendar f eature allows you to
enter events and be reminded of
them in the future.
When you say ‘‘Calendar’’ or select
the on the
screen, the display changes to the
screen.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
schedule entry f or that date. Shows the estimated distance you
cantravelonthefuelremainingin
the tank. This distance is estimated
f rom the average f uel economy over
the last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
The average fuel, average speed, and
elapsed time meters can be reset
automatically (see page ).
The ‘‘Range’’ value is approximate,
and may vary from actual range. The ‘‘Average Fuel’’ and ‘‘MPG’’
may vary f rom actual f uel
consumed. These values are
estimates only. Shows the instantaneous f uel
economy in miles per gallon.
Shows you the instant f uel economy
in miles per gallon.
Shows you the average f uel economy
in miles per gallon since the display
was last reset.
Shows the elapsed time that the
ignition has been on since the display
was last reset.
Shows you the average speed in
miles per hour since the display was
last reset.75
Range MPG
Instant Fuel
Average Fuel
Elapsed Time
Average Speed
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Calendar
Reset t ing t he Display
Calendar Main Menu
Calendar
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Interf ace Dial Feedback
On
Auto
(def ault)
NoThe system always
reads what you select.
The system reads your
selection only while
the vehicle is moving.
The system does not
read your selection.
Clock Adjustment
Changing this setting allows you to
controlwhen(andif)thesystemwill
read the current selection you
choose with the interf ace dial. This
feature can minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating
the dial. The three settings are
explained in the f ollowing table. The
f actory def ault setting is .You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock.
The second setup screen allows you
to change the system’s voice
recognition f eedback, auto volume
f or speed, and clock settings. To
select a setup item, turn the interf ace
knob until it is highlighted, then
press ENTER to select it. 313
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AUTO
Set t ing Feedback L evel
Second Set up Screen
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To view the second setup screen, say
‘‘More,’’ or move the interf ace
selector to the right to select .
To go back to the first setup screen,
say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the
interface selector to the left to select
.
Allowsyoutoturnvoicecontrol
system prompts ON or OFF. To
select or , turn the interf ace
knob to the right or left, then press
ENTER. When , you will not
hear the voice control system
conf irmations or prompts.
This compass system automatically
increases the system voice volume
according to the vehicle speed. This
setting allows you to adjust the rate
of the volume increase.
When you select , the volume is
not increased by the vehicle speed.To change the color, select or
by turning the interf ace knob
to the right or left. Press ENTER,
then turn the interface knob to select
desired color. Press ENTER to select
your choice.
To view the screen,
say ‘‘Color,’’ or select on the
screen. You can choose f rom one of
f ive colors f or the day and night
display modes.Choose silver metal (factory
default) as the color to obtain
the best display contrast.
Choose black metal (f actory
default) as the color to
obtain the best display contrast.
Voice Recognition Feedback
Auto Volume f or SpeedColor
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
MORE
BACK
ON OFF
OFF
OFFDay
Night
Select a color
ColorDay
Night
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