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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
1 Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press the SOURCE button on
the steering wheel or select Source on the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting Source
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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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
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. 217
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
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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. 325
■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 registering 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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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 multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the multi-information display.
(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.handsfreeli nk.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
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. 292
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 prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE

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 th e 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 Multi-Information DisplaySteering 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. 336
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 Multi-Information DisplaySteering switches
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 359
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 145
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 183
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 176
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start*
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel are
activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 202
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 203
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
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Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
■In Rain1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the gear position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
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