remote start Acura RLX 2017 Quick Guide

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
DISCLOSURES
Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:
• AcuraLink

• HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
• Audio system

• Immobiliz
er system
• Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

• K
eyless Access System
• Bluetooth Audio

•
Remote transmitter
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)*
• Remote Engine Start*
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
contain perchlorate materials — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•

How various
systems in your vehicle were operating;
•

Whether
or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
•

How
far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
•

How
fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it
remains confidential.
*if equipped

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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
•

T
owing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
•

R
oadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
•

T
rip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 131).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2017 Acura RLX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all RLX
models except for Sport Hybrid, so you may find descriptions of features and
equipment that are not in your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC

or Mac platform) and sav
ed
or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com to view the
complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit
owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a
copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX

.......................................................
1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

.................
1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls

..........................
2
SAFETY INFORMATION

.......................................
3
Important Safety Information

.............................3
Seat Belts

.................................................................
5
Airbags

.....................................................................
8
Child Safety

...........................................................
14
Safety Label Locations........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects

....................................
21
INSTRUMENT PANEL..........................................22 Malfunction Indicators

.......................................
22
Condition Indicators

...........................................
24
On/Off Indicators

................................................
25
Multi-Information Display (MID)

.....................
26
VEHICLE CONTROLS

..........................................
28
Using the Remote Transmitter

..........................
28
Keyless Access System

.......................................
29
Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle

.........
30
Power Window Operation

..................................
31
Power Moonroof Operation


.............................
32
Interior and Exterior Lights

................................
33
One-Touch Turn Signal

.......................................
34
Wiper Operation

..................................................
34
Adjusting the Seats

.............................................
36
Driving Position Memory System

.....................
39
Adjusting the Steering Wheel

...........................
39
Adjusting the Mirrors

..........................................
40
Customized Features

...........................................
41
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ..................... 42
Climate C
ontrol System ..................................... 43
Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
..........................45AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
..........................
46
Basic Audio Operation ........................................
46
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .......
48
FM/AM Radio .......................................................
49
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................................... 50
C
ompact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive ............51
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
...........................52
iPod
® ....................................................................... 53
Bluet ooth® Audio ................................................. 54
P
andora® ................................................................ 55
A
curaLink featuring Aha™ ................................... 56
BL
UETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®...................... 57
Basic HFL Operation

............................................ 57
Pairing a Phone

.................................................... 59
Making a Call

........................................................ 60
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail
....................... 63
Roadside Assistance*

.......................................... 63
ACURALINK
®* ..................................................... 64
A
curaLink Messages ............................................ 64
Subscription Features
......................................... 65
NAVIGATION
....................................................... 66
Basic Navigation Operation
.............................. 66
Entering a Destination
........................................ 69
Routing

................................................................... 71

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ISUAL
I
NDEX
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VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 34
2 Wipers/washers p. 34
3 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 82, p. 83
4 Horn
5 Voice control/Bluetooth HandsF reeLink buttons p. 57
6 Audio controls p. 48
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information

display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button

p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 79
10 Brightness control p. 33
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)


Interval button*
p. 83
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button*

p. 88


Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF
button

p. 92
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/


R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button*

p. 87, p. 90
Parking sensor button* p. 92
Collision Mitigation Braking System


(CMBS)

OFF button* p. 89
Headlight washer button* p. 35
14 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 77
15 Heated steering wheel* p. 44
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
12
*if equipped
11
13
127
4
8
135615
9310
111214
DRIVING ............................................................... 73
Befor e Driving ...................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit
........................................... 74
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
..................................75
Remote Engine Start*
..........................................76
Starting to Drive
................................................... 77
Shifting
.................................................................. 78
Braking
................................................................... 80
Cruise Control*
.................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with

Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
.................................83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
..................86
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.....................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
...............88
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* 89
R
oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)*

................. 90
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

............................ 91
Parking Sensor System*

..................................... 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .......................... 92
Multi-
View Rear Camera*

.................................. 93
Surround View Camera*

.................................... 94
Cross Traffic Monitor*

........................................ 96
Refueling

................................................................ 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .........................98
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
.......98
Shift Lever Does Not Move

............................... 98
Jump Starting

....................................................... 99
Overheating........................................................ 100
Emergency Engine Stop

..................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................. 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.....102
Handling a Flat Tire

........................................... 104
Tire Repair Kit*

................................................... 104
Compact Spare Tire*

......................................... 105
Fuse Locations

.................................................... 108MAINTENANCE
.................................................
112
Safety Precautions .............................................
112
Maintenance Minder
™ ........................................ 113
Under the
Hood

.................................................. 115
Engine Oil

............................................................. 117
Engine Coolant

.................................................... 119
Window Washer Fluid ....................................... 120
Checking the Battery

........................................ 120
Changing Wiper Blades
..................................... 121
Tire Information

................................................. 122
Tire Labeling

....................................................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................ 126
Testing of Readiness Codes .............................. 128
SPECIFICATIONS

............................................... 129
CLIENT INFORMATION
.................................... 130
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting

.............................................. 130
Contact Us

........................................................... 131
EPA Contact Information
.................................. 131
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ..132
Warranty Coverages

......................................... 132
INDEX.................................................................. 135

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ANELI
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ANEL
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
BSI* off
ACC* on LKAS* on
SPORT mode on
Automatic brake hold on
Automatic brake activated
Ca nada
U.S.
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Electric parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
•

R
efuel as soon as possible.
•

If
the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the fuel gauge. See your
dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
Ca nada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinks)
CRUISE

MAIN on
CRUISE

CONTROL
on
Turn

signals/hazards on
Exterior lights on
High beams on
FCW*/CMBS* off
CRUISEMAINCRUISE
CONTROLCRUISE
MAINCRUISE
CONTROL

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INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door.
Grab the front passenger’s (or rear*) door handle
when the vehicle is off to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door (or rear door*) handle when the vehicle is off.
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the
doors will not lock.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk
handle to unlock and open the trunk. The vehicle
can be on or off.
*Some models include rear door keyless access.
Door lock button
Trunk
release
button
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk. Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
*if equipped
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 76).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the two-way remote transmitter from extended
distances before you enter the vehicle.
Lock button
ENGINE button: After
pressing the Lock
button, press and hold
to start the engine.Red indicator: Remote
is out of range or
cannot communicate
with the vehicle, or the
engine is stopped.
Amber indicator: Remote
is communicating with
the vehicle.
Green indicator:
Confirms doors are
locked or engine is
running.
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the time for another 10 minutes,
repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the interior
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the EnginePress and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any
door is opened without using the remote transmitter or keyless access.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a garage or
other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
*if equipped
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a
well ventilated area, away from flammable materials).
Starting to Drive
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Before Starting the Engine Press the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Changing the Power Mode
Accessory or On Mode: Press ENGINE START/
STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again while pressing the
brake pedal for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you
press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory
mode.
Brake pedal
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn
off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

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INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your keyless access remote is weak, a message appears in the
MID with information on how to start the engine.
1.

T
ouch the back of the keyless access remote to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator
is flashing.
2.

With
the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1.

Appl
y the parking brake.
2.

R
emove the built-in key from the remote
transmitter.
3.

Open
the center pocket lid.
4.

W
rap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5.

Insert
the key into the shift lock release slot.
6.

While pushing
the key into the slot, press the shift
lever release button and shift into Neutral (N). The
lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked
by a dealer as soon as possible.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood (see page 115).
1.


Open the fuse box cover on the positive (+)
terminal.
2.


Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
3.

C
onnect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
4.

C
onnect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5.

C
onnect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6.

If
your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7.
A

ttempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
Booster battery
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
Release
button Shift lock release slot
CoverSlot
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1.

Disconnect
the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2.

Disconnect
the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3.

Disconnect
the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4.

Disconnect
the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q:

Ho
w do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
Y

ou can adjust the clock time from the Settings menu (see page 41).
Q:

Wh
y doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brak

e pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q:

What is
the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in

the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn

on or off depending on the

ambient lighting.
Q:

Wh
y won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the


k

eyless access remote is within range?
A:
If y

ou pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the


door is unlock

ed. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are

wearing glo

ves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:

A
fter my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a


code.

Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases,

you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the

audio system, and pr

ess and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q:

Wh
y can’t I select an item using the interface dial?
A:
T

o prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the

v

ehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q:

Wher
e can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A:
Check the

label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q:

Wh
y can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A:
Audio may be str

eaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode

is selected and

the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter (if

applicable).

Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q:

Is m
y phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A:


Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to


check phone compatibility

for Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,

and

SMS text messaging and/or e-mail.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Contact Us
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client Relations/Services.U.S. owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 922-8729
Fax: (877) 939-0909
E-Mail: acura_cr@ch.honda.com
Q:

Ev
ery time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn

these of
f?
A:
Pr
ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice


Pr
ompt. Select Off.
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Date of purchase
• Odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further
information concerning emission
warranties or report violations of the
terms of the emission warranties by
contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianceinfo@epa.gov

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Light Bulbs ............................................................. 129
Lights ........................................................................\
. 33
Brightness Control
............................................... 33
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 33
Interior Lights
....................................................... 33
Map Lights
............................................................ 34
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................. 65
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 29
Lock Tab
................................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low Speed Follow (LSF)
.......................................83
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24
Maintenance
.......................................................... 112
Maintenance Minder
......................................... 113
Opening the Hood ............................................. 115
Safety Precautions............................................. 112 Service Codes
..................................................... 114
Under the Hood
................................................. 115
Making a Call
.......................................................... 60
Malfunction indicator lamp

.................................22
Malfunction Indicators

.......................................... 22
Map Legend
............................................................. 71
Map Lights
.............................................................. 34
Master Door Lock Switch
.....................................30
Maximum Load Limit
............................................. 74
MID
........................................................................\
.... 26
Mirrors
..................................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
............40
Power Door Mirrors
............................................ 40
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
..................................40
Moonroof
................................................................. 32
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................93
NA

V button ............................................................. 67Navigation
...............................................................66
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ...............................72
Detour
....................................................................72
Display and Controls
...........................................67
Entering a Destination

........................................69
Find Near

est Place ...............................................70
Home Address
......................................................69
Interface Dial Feedback
.....................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................71
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................70
Place Category
.....................................................70
Routing
..................................................................71
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................66
Str

eet Address ......................................................69
System Guidance Volume

.................................68
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................66
Traffic
.....................................................................72
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.....................................71
Voice Prompt
.......................................................68
Navigation Commands

.......................................133
ODMD

.....................................................................48
On-Demand Multi-Use Display

.........................48
One-

Touch Turn Signal .........................................34
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................115
Opening the Trunk
..................................................29
Operator Assistance
..............................................65
Overheating
..........................................................100
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................59
Pandora
....................................................................55
Pandora
® Commands ........................................... 134
P
arking Brake .......................................................... 80
Parking Sensor System

.......................................... 92
P

assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
....................110
Phone

........................................................................\
59
Phonebook
............................................................... 61
PHONE button
....................................................... 57
Phone Commands
................................................ 133
Pick-Up button
........................................................ 57
Place Category
........................................................ 70
Power Door Mirrors............................................... 40
Power Mode............................................................. 77
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 32
Power Rear Sunshade
........................................... 44
Power Window
........................................................ 31
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......22
Rain-Sensing Wipers
.............................................. 35
RDM indicator
......................................................... 23
Readiness Codes
................................................... 128
Rear Camera
............................................................ 93
Rear Sunshade
........................................................ 44
Rear Temperature Control Dial
...........................44
Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 40
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
CMBS indicator

.......................................................
23
CMBS off indicator

.................................................
25
Collision Mitigation Braking System
™ ............... 89
C
ompact Disc (CD)

................................................ 51
Compact Disc Commands

.................................. 134
C

ompact Spare Tire*

............................................ 105
Condition Indicators

.............................................. 24
Contact Us

............................................................. 131
Cross Traffic Monitor

............................................. 96
Cruise Control

......................................................... 82
Cruise Control indicators

...................................... 25
Customiz

ed Features

............................................. 41
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls

............................ 2
Destination

.............................................................. 69
Detour

....................................................................... 72
Dialing a Number

.................................................. 60
Distance button

..................................................... 83
Door Mirrors

........................................................... 40
Door Operation

..................................................... 30
Doors........................................................................\
.29 Childproof Door Locks

....................................... 30
Front Door Inner Handle

................................... 30
Lock Tab

................................................................ 30
Master Door Lock Switch

.................................. 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................... 126
Driv

er’s Knee Airbag

................................................. 8
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes

....................... 109
Driving


...................................................................... 73
Braking

.................................................................. 80
Exterior Checks ..................................................... 73
Interior Checks

..................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit

.......................................... 74
Power Mode

.......................................................... 77
Refueling

................................................................ 97
Remote Engine Start

........................................... 76
Shifting................................................................... 78
Driving Position Memory System

....................... 39
Electric Parking Brake

........................................... 80
Electric Parking Brake indicator

........................... 24
Electric P

arking Brake system indicator ............. 23
Electric Power Steering indicator
........................ 23
E-Mail

........................................................................\
63
Emergency Assistance

........................................... 65
Emergency Engine Stop

...................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................... 101
Engine and Fuel

..................................................... 129
Engine Compartment Cover

............................... 116
Engine

Compartment Fuse Boxes .................... 108
Engine Coolant

...................................................... 119
Engine Oil

............................................................... 117
Engine Oil Life

....................................................... 118
Engine Start/Stop Button

..................................... 77
EPS indicator

........................................................... 23
Exterior Lights

......................................................... 33
Fastening a Seat Belt

............................................... 7FCW indicator
.........................................................
23
FCW off indicator ...................................................
25
Find Nearest Place .................................................
70
Floor Mats ...............................................................
38
Fluids .......................................................................
129
FM/AM Radio .........................................................
49
FM/AM Radio Commands
..................................
134
F
oot Brake ...............................................................
80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .....................
86
Frequently Asked Questions
..............................
130
F
ront Airbags (SRS) ..................................................
8
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
30
Front Seats ...............................................................
36
Fuel Information .....................................................
97
Fuse Locations ......................................................
108
Changing Fuses ...................................................
111
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes.....................109
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .................
108
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box .................
110
Garage Opener ........................................................42
Hang-Up/Back button ....................................
57, 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
..............................
52
Har
d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ..................
134
Headlight Washers .................................................
35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..............................
34
Head R
estraints ......................................................
37
Heated Steering Wheel
........................................
44
High beams indicator
............................................
25
Home Address .........................................................
69
HomeLink .................................................................
42
Hood .......................................................................
115
Immobilizer indicator ............................................
24
Installing a Child Seat ............................................
18
Instrument Panel ....................................................
22
Condition Indicators ...........................................
24
Malfunction Indicators .......................................
22
On/Off Indicators ................................................
25
Interface Dial Feedback ........................................
68
Interior Fuse Boxes ......................................
109, 110
Interior Lights ..........................................................
33
Intermittent Wipers ..............................................34
iPod........................................................................\
....53
iPod
® Commands .................................................. 134
Jump Starting ..........................................................99
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 29
K

eyless Access System indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
..........................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................88
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Left selector wheel:
................................................ 47

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Remote Battery Strength ..................................... 98
R emote Engine Start .............................................. 76
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 28
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
.....................................40
Right selector wheel
.............................................. 26
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
......90
Roadside Assistance
...................................... 63, 132
Routing
..................................................................... 71
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations

........................................20
Safety Messages

.................................................... 3
Safety Label Locations
..........................................20
Seat Belt Inspection
................................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator

................................24
Seat Belts

................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection
.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator

.............................24
Seat Heaters and

Ventilation
...............................45
Seats

........................................................................\
.. 36
Front Seats
............................................................ 36
Head Restraints
.................................................... 37
Seat Ventilation
...................................................... 45
Security Features
.................................................... 65
Selector wheel
........................................... 26, 47, 57
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 79
Service Codes
........................................................ 114
Settings
............................................................... 27, 41
Setting the Clock
.................................................... 41
Shifting
..................................................................... 78
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................79
Shift Lever
............................................................. 78
Shift Lever
................................................................ 78
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.................................98
Shoulder Anchor
....................................................... 7
Side Airbags
............................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags
................................................. 9
SiriusXM
® Radio ...................................................... 50
SiriusXM® Radio Commands .............................. 134
SMS T
ext Messaging .............................................. 63
Song By Voice
™ Commands ................................134
Sound

........................................................................\
47
SOURCE button
...................................................... 47
Spare Tire*

............................................................. 105Specifications
........................................................
129
Engine and Fuel ..................................................
129
Fluids ....................................................................
129
Light Bulbs...........................................................129
Tires ......................................................................
129
Vehicle .................................................................
129
Speed Dial .........................................................
61, 62
SPORT Mode ...........................................................
78
SPORT Mode indicator ..........................................
25
SRS indicator ....................................................
10, 23
Steering Wheel ........................................................39
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...................
1
Steering Wheel Controls
................................
47
, 66
Street Address .........................................................
69
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
Surround View Camera
........................................
94
S
ystem Guidance Volume
.................................... 68
System message indicator ....................................
24
Talk button ........................................................
57, 66
Talk button tips ................................................
58, 66
Text Messaging .......................................................
63
Tire Chains .............................................................
124
Tire Information ....................................................
122
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................
126
Inflation Guidelines
...........................................
122
Inspection Guidelines .......................................
122
Tire and Loading Information Label ...............
123
Tire and Wheel Replacement ..........................
123
Tire Chains ...........................................................
124
Tire Service Life ..................................................
124
Tire Terminology ................................................
125
Wear Indicators ..................................................
122
Winter Tires .........................................................
124
Tire Labeling ..........................................................
125
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
...................
125
Tir
e Pressure Monitoring System indicator .......
23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 102, 103
Tire Repair Kit .......................................................
104
Tires ........................................................................\
.
129
Tire Service Life .....................................................
124
TPMS indicator ........................................................
23
Traction...................................................................126
Traffic ........................................................................\
72
Treadwear ..............................................................
126
TRIP button ..............................................................
26
Troubleshooting ....................................................130
Trunk ........................................................................\
.
29
Trunk Release Button ............................................
30
Turn-by-Turn Directions........................................ 71
Turn Signal ..............................................................34
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................115
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................29
USB Commands
....................................................134
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................51USB Port
..................................................................
46
Vehicle Controls ......................................................28
Vehicle Settings ......................................................
27
Vehicle Specs .........................................................
129
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator ...........
23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ............................. 92
Visual Index

................................................................ 1
Voice Command Index

........................................ 133
Voice Prompt

.......................................................... 68
VSA indicator

................................................... 23, 25
VSA off indicator

.................................................... 25
Warranty Coverages

............................................ 1

32
Wear Indicators

..................................................... 122
Window

.................................................................... 31
Window Washer Fluid

......................................... 120
Winter Tires

........................................................... 124
Wiper

....................................................................... 34
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers
....................... 35
Headlight-Wiper Integration

........................... 34
Intermittent Wipers


........................................... 34
Wiper Blades

......................................................... 121