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The tonneau cover can be used to
conceal your parcels and protect them
from direct sunlight.
■To extend:
Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip
the mounting rods in the hooks on both sides
of the hatch opening.
■To retract:
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll
it back until it is completely retracted.
■To remove:
Push either end of th e housing inward, then
lift it out of its position.
■Tonneau Cover1Tonneau Cover
Do not access parcels in the cargo area while driving.
This may cause injury if you have to brake hard.
Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat
in the cargo area. They could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop.
To prevent tonneau cover damage:
•Do not place items on the tonneau cover.•Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.Handle
Hook
Mounting Rod
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as qui ckly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control
switch.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recircul ates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains out side ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on a nd off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch (Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Bar
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch
over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in
recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from
humidity. This impedes visibility.
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uu Climate Control System u Synchronized Mode
Synchronized Mode
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronized mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system will switch to synchronized mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When you press the butto n, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passeng er side temperature can
be set separately.
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uu Climate Control System u Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Automatic Climat e Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 146
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 147
Audio Antenna ................................ 147
Auxiliary Input Jack .... ......................148
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 148
Audio System Basic Operation Audio Remote Controls .................... 150
Adjusting the Sound .... ....................151
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 152
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 154
Playing a CD .................................... 156Playing an iPod
®............................... 159
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 162
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 165
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 167
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 168
General Information on the Audio System
XM ® Radio Service ........................... 169
Recommended CDs ......................... 170
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 172
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink........................... 173
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 175
HFL Menus ...................................... 177
Compass
*.......................................... 187
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio 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, USB flash drives, and iPod ® 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. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 169
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.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic de vices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
Drive XM
® Radio
* Not available on all models
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uu Audio System u USB Adapter Cable
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Connect the iPod ® dock connector or the
USB flash drive to the USB connector.
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipp ed with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.
1USB Adapter Cable
•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•Do not connect the iPod ® or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod® , try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Audio Antenna
NOTICEBefore using a “drive-through” car wash, remove the
antenna by unscrewing it by hand. This prevents the
antenna from being damaged by the car wash
brushes.
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uu Audio System u Auxiliary Input Jack
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Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack in the console compartmen t 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 auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disc onnected or goes dead.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic de vices while operating a
vehicle.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Acura Owners
( owners.acura.com. ), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com .
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q
or
ON
(w
.
Use the selector knob or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for so me functions. The
extended display has three segments to
display detailed information.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU button: Press to select any setting
such as the clock, sound control, or the
compass. Press this button again to cancel the
menu display mode.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
RETURN
ButtonSelector
KnobMENU
Button
Menu Display
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