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uuAcuraLink ®u
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Features
■To link with AcuraLink
You may see the connection guide screen
after launching AcuraLink when there is no
phone connecti on available.
Continue Without Connecting: Displays
the AcuraLink menu screen without phone
connection.
Connect Phone: Displays the Bluetooth®
setup screen.
2 To change the currently paired phone
P. 384
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
1To link with AcuraLink
We recommend that you install AcuraLink app on
your smartphone to make AcuraLink more
functional, contact an Acura dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada).
If you do not connect a phone to AcuraLink, Last Mile
function of AcuraLink app is disabled.
■AcuraLink1 AcuraLink
You can also select AcuraLink from the All Apps
screen. 2 Audio/Information Screen P. 248
AcuraLink
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Features
■Vehicle Notifications
Displays the diagnostic information, recall or impo rtant safety information*1, or
general information by connecting to the Acura server using HFL.
■Contact Acura
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
■My Acura Dealer
Calls your Acura dealer using HFL or sets the navigation* destination to your dealer.
■MENU
Displays the AcuraLink menu screen.
• Vehicle Data Collection : Displays the AcuraLink connection setting screen.
2To enable the AcuraLink P. 405
•AcuraLink Subscriptions : Displays your current AcuraLink subscription status.
• Connect Bluetooth Device: Displays the Bluetooth® setup screen.
2To change the currently paired phone P. 384
*1: When you select Roadside Assistance, the system connects to the AcuraLink operator
through the telematics control unit (TCU).
1 Vehicle Notifications
Some messages can be deleted manually; some
others will automatica lly disappear when the
malfunction is fixed, cont act a dealer if necessary.
* Not available on all models
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Features
You can check the messages that are rece ived quickly in the shortcut operation.
1. A notification appears and notifies you of a
new message on the B-zone.
2. Select the system status icon then press the
B-zone touchpad.
u The status area list appears on the A-
zone.
u A notification is continuously displayed in
the header area until the new message is
read.
3. Select a new message to open.
u If you have selected the update option
for AcuraLink, follow the directions on
the screen to complete the process.
■AcuraLink Message1AcuraLink Message
When you update AcuraLink, you must keep the
engine running and maintain a constant connection
with AcuraLink.
If the update is interr upted, the system will
automatically resume the process. If, however, a
week has elapsed since the process was first
interrupted, you must repeat the process from the
beginning.
Notification
New Message
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Features
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
1.Press the LINK button.
u Connection to the operator begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
u To disconnect, select End Call on the
audio/information screen or move to left
the left selector wheel.
■Operator Assistance1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
If you want to add or re new a subscription, call the
Operator Assistance.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select AcuraLink Subscriptions.
5. Select Call AcuraLink Support .
Press the (back) button to return to the previous
screen, and then incall screen displayed on the B-
zone.
LINK Button
Audio/information screen when
connected to the AcuraLink
operator
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Features
CabinTalk®*
Your audio system allows your, or the front passenger’s voice to be broadcast to the
second and third row seat’s passengers using the rear speakers.
1.Display the All Apps screen.
2. Select CabinTalk .
u Select to mute your voice.
■How to use
1CabinTalk ®*
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the
volume knob.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface. u For 15 minutes the shift position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in
(N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
•Charging system indicator
•The Charging System Problem message on the
driver information interface.
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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. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
*2:Different gauges will display based on th e Acura Integrated Dynamics System mode.2Instrument Panel P. 13
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1Instrument Panel Gauges Shown
SNOWMaximizes controllability thr ough reduced throttle response
When in Snow, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
WhiteTachometer, Speedometer
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effortBlueNo analog gauges
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhiteTachometer, Speedometer
SPORTEnhances vehicle response thro ugh increased steering effort,
heightened throttle response, mo dified active sound control,
and more responsive handling (if SH-AWD® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
RedPower Monitor, Tachometer,
Speedometer
INDIVIDUALEach category can be customized separately to suit the
driver’s preference
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
Blue, white, or red
2Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
Follows COMFORT , NORMAL ,
or SPORT and is customized in
the INDIVIDUAL Settings
2 Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
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Driving
You can customize the INDIVIDUAL settings linked to your current keyless access remo te. Each keyless access remote has it’s own settings.
1. Push and hold the button to enter INDIVIDUAL mode and open the INDIVIDUAL settings.
2Selecting the Dynamic Mode P. 451
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. 245
■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
Driving
*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. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
*2:Suspension category only available if SH-AWD ® is equipped.
CategoryDescription
EngineSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the engine throttle respons e and transmission shift response
SteeringSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the steering effort
Suspension*2Select COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for handling by way of power distribution to the wheels with SH-
AWD ®
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 disa bled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 457
GaugeSelect COMFORT , NORMAL or SPORT to set the gauges to be displayed
Lighting*1Set the interior accent lighting. COMFORT for blue, NORMAL for white, and SPORT for red
Reset to DefaultEngine , Steering, Suspension , Gauge, and Lighting is set to Normal, and Idle Stop is set to Enabled
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
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Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, set the
power mode to ON, and roll the right selector
wheel until you see the tire pressure screen.
Tire pressure for each ti re is displayed in psi.
Tire pressures low is displayed when a tire
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1 Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on the driver information
interface can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant di fference between the two values, or if
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message
on the driver information in terface do not go off after
you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
have the system checked by a dealer.
Tire pressure monitor system problem. Check
tire pressure. See your dealer. may appear if you
drive with the compact spare tire
*, or there is a
problem with the TPMS.
* Not available on all models
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