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On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek: Find a
station with a strong
signal. TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Tune: Change the station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select the station
list or presets in the
upper display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
FM/AM radio display
AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings. MENU button:
Display menu
items.
button: Adjust the
upper screen brightness.
Use the interface dial to
make adjustments. Interface dial:
Move up,
down, left, and right. Rotate
and press ENTER to make
selections in the upper display.
Audio buttons
Shortcuts
(Audio tab):
Store or select up
to six AM, FM, or
XM stations or
HDD tracks.
Volume knob Power
button
Audio Source:
Change the
audio source.
Select Edit Order
to arrange audio
icons to your
preference. More: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options.Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
ODMD controls
*if equipped
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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
For playing a USB flash drive, connect your device to the USB port (see page 46).
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for Music Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.
F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select
Music Search.
3.
Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.
Select the
song you want to play.
Skip/seek: Change
the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM icon.
Category: Change the
category. Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Rotate
and press to select
the channel list
or presets in the
upper display.
Presets: To store a
channel, tune to the
desired channel, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
channel once stored.
SiriusXM display
Audio Source:
Select the CD icon. CD slot
CD eject
button
Skip/seek:
Change
the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or folder.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track.
Folder: Change the
folder.
CD screen shown
CD display
USB display
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded onto the built-in
HDD for later playback.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.
F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select
Music Search.
3.
Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4.
Select the
song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice
™ (see page
134).
iPod®
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 46).
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.
F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select
Music Search.
3.
Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.
Select the
song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice (see page 134).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Scan: Scan all tracks or
the first track on each
album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or track.
Album: Change the
album.
Random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.
HDD display
Skip/seek:
Change the track.
iPod display
Album bar: Change
the album.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Play/pause
Random: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks
in the upper display,
and press to select a
track.
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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Notes:
•
Mak
e sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•
Y
ou may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•
The r
esume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Applicable laws laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59) or USB (see page 46).
•
A pop-up may appear
on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•
If P
andora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•
C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59).
Bluetooth Audio display
Play/Resume
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Skip/seek: Change
the track.
Folder: Change the
folder.
Pandora display
Audio Source:
Select
the Pandora icon.
Station bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause
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AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) and download the
AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
For iPhone:
•
C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59) or USB (see page 46).
•
A pop-up may appear
on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
•
If
Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•
C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59).
Aha display
Audio source: Select
the aha icon.
Stations: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/pause Station bar
Like/dislike
MENU
button:
View the complete
station list.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
display speed dial and call history in the MID.
Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and
call history in the MID. Press to make a selection.
Adjust volume during a call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
clear HFL information in the MID.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or phone number.
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
Interface dial: Rotate and press to
select an item in the upper display.
Move up, down, left, and right. MENU button (from
the Phone screen):
Display menu items.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone
Settings.
HFL display
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Talk Button Tips
For a list of available voice commands, see page 133.
•
When using
the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•
When
the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
•
Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•
R
educe all background noise.
•
A
djust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•
Close
the windows and moonroof.
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) screens
When there is an
incoming call, select
the green Pick-Up or
red Hang-Up icon. When a number keypad
is displayed, select
numbers to enter.
When an alphabet
keyboard is displayed,
select letters to enter.
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.
Select
Phone Settings.
3.
Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been
pair
ed) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional
phone).
4.
Select
Add Bluetooth Device.
5.
Mak
e sure your phone is in discovery mode.
6.
HFL sear
ches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone not Found? and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7.
HFL giv
es you a pairing code. Compare it to the
code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
8.
The system asks if
you want to enable Automatic
Phone Sync, which imports your phone’s call
history and phonebook. Select On.
9.
Pr
ess BACK to exit the menu.
ODMD display
Select Shortcuts (Phone
tab) to access Speed
Dial and Call History.
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Using Speed Dial and Call History
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before saying each command.
1.
Say
“Call by name.”
2.
Say the
name of the stored voice tag.
3.
The
system begins to dial.
Using the MID
Press the Pick-Up button on the steering wheel.
1.
The speed
dial list appears in the MID. For Call
History, move the left selector wheel to the
right.
2.
Use the
left selector wheel to scroll through the
list to find the entry you want to call, and select
it to call.
Using the Phone screen
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Pr
ess PHONE.
2.
F
or Speed Dial, use the interface dial to scroll
through the list to find the entry you want to
call, and select it to call.
For Call History, move the interface dial to the
right and scroll through the list.
Using the ODMD
Select items on the screen by touching them.
1.
Select Shortcuts.
2.
Select Phone.
3.
Select Speed
Dial or Call History. Speed dial
entries must be previously stored to the
Shortcuts menu. Select Edit and follow the
prompts.
4.
Select the desir
ed entry to call.
111AAA#### Mr.AAA
Mr.BBB
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail
Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and mail accounts, you can select only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1.
Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.
Select
Phone Settings.
3.
Select
Select Account.
4.
Select
Text Messages or an e-mail account.
Receiving and Responding to MessagesWhen your receive a new message, a pop-up appears in the upper display. Use
the interface dial to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also
reply to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
1.
When
the prompt appears, select Read.
2.
The message is
displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
3.
T
o reply: Select Reply, and choose one of the
six available responses. Select Send to send the
message. You cannot create a new message.
To call the sender: Select Call.
Roadside Assistance*
Call for assistance for unexpected incidents from your paired and linked phone. Use
the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
F
rom the Phone menu, press MENU.
2.
Select
Roadside Assistance.
3.
Y
our vehicle’s location and VIN are displayed.
Select the phone number to begin the call.
*if equipped
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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice
commands. For a full list of navigation voice
commands, see page 133.
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a command
or operation.
Talk button: Press to say voice commands.
Talk Button Tips
•
When using
the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•
When
the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
•
Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•
R
educe all background noise.
•
A
djust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•
Close
the windows and moonroof.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do
so.
WARNING
NAVIGATION
Talk
button Back
button
Navigation Display and Controls Use the controls to enter information and make selections. Some manual
functions are inoperable while driving.
NAV button:
Display the map
screen or directions
when en route. INFO
button:
Select items such as
traffic incidents and
AcuraLink messages.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
SETTINGS button:
Change Navi settings. MENU button:
Enter destination
information.
button: Change
screen brightness.
Use the interface dial
to make adjustments. Interface dial:
Rotate to zoom
in or out of the map. Press to
display the map menu. Rotate
and press to select items.
GPS
signal
strength Traffic
incident icon*
Traffic
status* Traffic flow*
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current streetLandmark
icon
*subscription feature
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Interface Dial Feedback
Configure the system to read aloud selections made using the interface dial. Use
the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.
Select S
ystem Settings.
3.
Select Interface Dial F
eedback.
4.
Select Off
, Auto, or On.
On: Always reads the selection.
Auto: Reads the selection only when the vehicle is moving.
Off: Turns interface dial feedback off.
System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system guidance volume from the map menu. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
F
rom the map screen, press the interface dial to
display the map menu.
2.
Select
Guidance Volume.
3.
A
djust the volume to your preferred level.
4.
Pr
ess BACK to exit the menu.
During guidance, you can also use the audio volume knob or steering wheel
controls to adjust the volume.
Voice Prompt Turn the voice prompt feature on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1.
Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.
Select S
ystem Settings.
3.
Select V
oice Prompt.
4.
Select Off
or On.
On: Provides voice prompts.
Off: Voice prompts are disabled.
Entering a Destination
Use several methods to enter a destination.
Home Address
Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.
Select
Navi Settings.
3.
Select Edit
Go Home.
4.
Enter
the address and select OK.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk
button and say “Go
home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from the destination menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button before saying
each command.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. While on
the map screen, press MENU and use the interface dial to select Address. Follow
the prompts.
1.
F
rom the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2.
The system pr
ompts you to say the entire
address. For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street,
Los Angeles, California.”
3.
The system interpr
ets the address by state, city,
street, and address number. If necessary, you
may have to clarify similar matches.
4.
Say
“Set as destination” to set the route.
U.S. models
From the map screen, say “Display Menu,” followed by “Address.” Follow the
prompts.
Canadian models
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Place Category
Enter a point of interest using voice commands. Press the Talk button before
saying each command.
1.
F
rom the Voice Portal, say “Place name.”
2.
Say a category
. For example, “ATM/Bank.”
3.
Say the
name of the point of interest. For
example, “ABC Bank.”
4.
The system interpr
ets the name. If necessary,
you may have to clarify similar matches.
If there is more than one point of interest with
the name, a list of matches appears in order of
closest distance. Say the number next to the
place you want.
5.
Say
“Set as destination” to set the route.
If the system does not recognize the specific name,
you can enter it manually when the vehicle is
stopped. While on the map screen, press MENU and
use the interface dial to select Place Name. Enter the
name one letter at a time, and follow the prompts.
Find Nearest Place Enter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press the
Talk button before saying each command.
1.
Say
“Find nearest” and a place. For example,
“Find nearest ATM.”
2.
A list
of the nearest places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3.
Say the
number next to the destination you
want to select.
4.
Say
“Set as destination” to set the route.
ODMD Shortcuts
You can add up to six destinations to the Shortcuts (Places tab) in the ODMD.
The addresses must be previously stored in the navigation system address book.
1.
Select Shortcuts.
2.
Select Places.
3.
Select No Entry
to store a previously stored
address book entry, or select a stored entry to
route to it.
Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
During route guidance
Next
guidance
point
Estimated
time to
destination
Distance to
destination Destination
Calculated
route
Distance
to next
maneuver
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver on the multi-information
display. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to bypass the display.
Upcoming
maneuver
Current route