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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shif t operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
When the transmission is in
( S and SPORT ,
SPORT+*, or INDIVIDUAL mode, to prioritize the
engine performance enhancement, the transmission
may not allow for shifting up while the engine speed
is low.
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
Acura Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicle. There are four or five modes to select
from: COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT, SPORT+*, and INDIVIDUAL .
Turn the Dynamic Mode switch to select COMFORT, NORMAL , SPORT or
SPORT+
*. Press the button to select INDIVIDUAL. The mode you have selected
appears on the audio/information screen.
1 Acura Integrated Dynamics System
The mode may not be able to be changed when:
•The vehicle is turning
•The VSA ® system is activating
•There is a problem with the engine, transmission,
the brake system, the VSA ®, the EPS, the Active
Damper System
*, or the SH-AWD ®*
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driving styles according to the following chart.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 302
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 394
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decrea sed steering effort and reduced ride
firmness (if Active Damper System is equipped)Blue
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhite
SPORTEnhances vehicle response through in creased steering effort, heightened
throttle response, modified active sou nd control, and more responsive ride
and/or handling (if Active Damper System and/or SH-AWD ® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System w ill stay disabled regardless of
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 397
Red
SPORT+
Further enhances vehicle response for performance driving through
increased steering effort, maximized th rottle response, maximum emotional
engine sound with active sound control, maximized ride and handling using
Active Damper System and SH-AWD ®, and enhanced control for Agile
Handling Assist, VSA ®, and Traction Control.Red
INDIVIDUALEach category can be customized separately to suit the driver’s preference
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 395
Blue, white, or red
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL
Settings P. 395
3.0 L engine models
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You can customize the INDIVIDUAL settings linked to your current keyless remo te. Each keyless remote has its own settings.
1. Push and hold the button to enter INDIVIDUAL mode and open the INDIVIDUAL settings.
2Selecting the Dynamic Mode P. 391
2.Drag to highlight the setting catego ry icon and click the A-zone touchpad to display the setting screen.
3. Drag to highlight the desired setting and clic k the A-zone touchpad to change the setting.
u Press the button to return to INDIVIDUAL settings screen.
u Press the button to return to the audio/information screen.
2True Touchpad Interface P. 211
■Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings
Swipe to highlight the
setting category icon and
click the A-zone touchpad
INDIVIDUAL Setting screen When Engine is selected
Button
Current setting
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
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*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 302
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 394
CategoryDescription
EngineSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the engine throttle response and transmission shift response
SteeringSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the steering effort
SuspensionSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for ride and/or handling:●The suspension stiffness with the Active Damper System (if equipped)●The power distribution to the wheels with SH-AWD® (if equipped)
Idle StopSet the Auto Idle Stop system to Enabled or Disabled . While Idle Stop is Disabled in INDIVIDUAL mode,
the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 397
Lighting*1Set the interior accent lighting. COMFORT for blue, NORMAL for white, and SPORT for red
Reset to DefaultEngine , Steering, Suspension and Lighting is set to Normal, and Idle Stop is set to Enabled
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Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engi ne automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time. The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.
2Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 400, 401
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.
2The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
P. 402
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function
is in operation.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the multi-information display.
1 Auto Idle Stop
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt ba ttery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activati ng. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Id le Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop, the
indicator will come on and a message
appears on the mu lti-information
display.
The Auto Idle Stop syst em is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.
■Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF1 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
If you turn off the Auto Id le Stop system while it is
activated, the engine will restart. 2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 400
If you hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF button, you can
disable idle stop messages. 2 Indicators P. 78
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Button
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Driving
The vehicle stops with the gear position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Integrated Dynamics System mode is changed to SPORT or SPORT+
* mode.
• The Auto Idle Stop is set to off on INDIVIDUAL settings screen.
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 395
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 374
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 374
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
* Not available on all models
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■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The climate control system is in use, an d there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.
• Altitude is high.
2.0 L engine models
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• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 489
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
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