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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
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You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
•Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
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Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 80
You can cancel the driving position memory link and
customized settings. Press and hold the lock and
unlock buttons at the same time. The LED in the
remote transmitter blinks twice and the default
settings are restored.
To turn the memory position link settings back on,
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.
Driver 1 Driver 2
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without
the navigation system and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 138
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 139
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 140
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 140
Audio System Basic Operation
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 142
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 143
Playing the XM® Radio ..................... 145
Playing a CD .................................... 147
Playing an iPod®............................... 150
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 153Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 156
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 158
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 159
Audio Remote Controls.................... 160
General Information on the Audio
System
XM® Radio Service ........................... 161
Recommended CDs ......................... 162
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 164
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 165Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 167
HFL Menus ...................................... 169
Compass
*.......................................... 179
* Not available on all models

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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for
operation of the audio system, AcuraLink
*, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and voice
commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service. It can also play
CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 161
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
DriveXM® Radio
* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
144Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■
RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
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To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the CATEGORY bar to display and
select an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
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Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing the 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 MODE button on the steering wheel.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 160
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you store six
stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal in the
preset buttons.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons
manually.1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 31 characters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
RDS Category

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Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume
Press : Decreases the volume
CH Button
•When listening to radio
Press
(+
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: Selects the previous preset radio station.
•When listening to a CD, USB flash drive or iPod®, or Bluetooth® audio
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-
: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth® audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
VOL (Volume)
Button
CH (Channel)
Button

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Features
HomeLink® Universal TransceiverThe HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
•Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to
step 1.
•If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
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Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red Indicator

uuHomeLink® Universal TransceiveruTraining HomeLink
166Features
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Training a Button
1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.1.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the
HomeLink indicator begins to blink.
2.
Continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow steps
1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.Standard transmitter
Indicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs.Rolling code transmitter
1.
Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3-8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.
2.3.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work?
a.
4.
5.
a.b.
Training
CompletePress and hold the
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled
device should operate.
The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn’’ button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Training Complete
NO
Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 secs.
Dose the LED blink within 20 secs?
NO
YESYES
NO
HomeLink LED
is on.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
YES

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate 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
(HFL Talk) Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
(HFL Back) Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or
cancel a command.
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HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
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.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call
(888) 528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
528-7876.
Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button before giving a
command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say “Call 123-456-
7890” at once.•When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands
cannot be recognized.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Microphone Audio Remote
VOL (Volume)
Buttons
(HFL Talk) Button (HFL Back) Button

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 222
Safety When Performing Maintenance...223Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 224
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 225
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 229
Opening the Hood ........................... 231
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 234
Oil Check ......................................... 235
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 237Engine Coolant ................................ 240
Transmission Fluid ............................ 242
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 244
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 246
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 247
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades.......................................... 257Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 259
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 260
Tire Labeling .................................... 260
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..262
Wear Indicators ............................... 264
Tire Service Life ................................ 264
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 265
Tire Rotation .................................... 266
Winter Tires ..................................... 267
Battery............................................... 268
Remote Transmitter Care................. 269
Replacing the Battery ....................... 269
Climate Control System Maintenance
.. 270
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 271
Exterior Care.................................... 273

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 212
Accessories and Modifications................ 219
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 129
Active Head Restraints............................. 122
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 240
Engine Oil ............................................... 234
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 234
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 124
Front Seats.............................................. 116
Head Restraints ....................................... 118
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 114
Rear Seats ............................................... 123
Steering Wheel ....................................... 113
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 133
Changing the Mode................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 134
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 133
Sensor .................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode ................................ 135
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 133
Air Pressure.............................. 260, 305, 307Airbags........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ......................................... 37
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio............................................ 143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest..................................................... 124
Audio System............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 158
General Information ................................ 161
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 162
Recommended Devices ............................ 164
Remote Controls ..................................... 160
Security Code .......................................... 140
Theft Protection ....................................... 140
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 164
Authorized Manuals................................. 315Auto Door Lock/Unlock.............................. 94
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting.................................. 106
Automatic Transmission........................... 194
Creeping ................................................. 194
Fluid ........................................................ 242
Kickdown ................................................ 194
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 196
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 287
Shifting ................................................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 78
Average Speed........................................... 79
BBattery...................................................... 268
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 290
Jump Starting .......................................... 284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 269
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 128
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 156
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 167
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 59
Brake System............................................ 210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 212
Brake Assist System ................................. 213
Fluid ........................................................ 244