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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display or head-up display.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®CD HDD USB
iPod Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora ®
*AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select a secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Sound, Change
Source, Refresh Station List , Save Preset ,
Radio Text, Music Search , and play modes.
Play modes can be also selected from Scan,
Random/Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display. (Day/Night) button: Press to change
the audio/information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment
using the interface dial. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
Voice Control System
The navigation system is voice operable.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 232
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select a secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Sound P. 230
2 Refresh Station List P. 239
2 Save Preset P. 238, 244
2 Radio Text P. 240
2 Music Search P. 246, 250, 260, 269
2 Scan P. 240, 247, 251, 270
2 Random/Repeat P. 247, 251, 261, 270
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU ButtonBACK Button
Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Move or to select the Preset tab.
3. Rotate to select the preset number you want to store the station.
4. Press and hold for a few seconds.
You can also store that statio n by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate to select Save Preset, then press .
4. Rotate to select the preset number you want to store that station, then press \
.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Change the display to the preset screen.
3. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.
You can also store that statio n by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select More.
3. Select Save Preset .
4. Select the preset number you want to store that station.
■Preset Memory1Playing AM/FM Radio
You can control the AM/FM radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 232
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 215
You can also switch the mode by pressing the MENU
button and selecting Change Source on the Audio
menu screen.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digi tal Corporation. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM feature
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
1. Select the SiriusXM ® mode.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 215
2 On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM P. 217
2.Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate to select Channel List, then press .
4. Rotate to select a channel from a list, then press .
2. Select a channel using the , , , ic ons on the tune mode screen or
the preset numbers ( 1-12) on the preset mode screen.
To change the tune mode:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select XM Tune Mode, then press .
3. Rotate to select Channel Mode or Category Mode , then press .
1. Select More.
2. Select XM Tune Mode .
3. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode .
■To Play the SiriusXM ® Radio1 Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
You can control the SiriusXM ® radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 232
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the categor y mode, you can select a
channel within a ca tegory (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
There may be instances when SiriusXM ® Radio does
not broadcast all the data fi elds (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.
SiriusXM ® Radio stations load in ascending order,
which can take about a minute. Once they have
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make
your selections.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed 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 came wi th 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 th at 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.
■Important Safety Precautions
1 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk 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.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1. Press and hold the de sired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 unde r “Training a Button.”
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator blinks rapidly for
2 secs, then remains on for
about 23 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator 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.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.
4.
a.3.
2.
5.a.
b.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
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? 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.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling 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.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs, then remains on.HomeLink LED is on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation system , without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or the head-up display, or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to
clear the phone information on the multi-information display or the head-up display.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
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.Handsfreeli nk.com/Acura, or call
1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
2 Customized Features P. 295
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the but ton when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a numbe r. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE

Button
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 492
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 493
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 494
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 495
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 501Opening the Hood ........................... 502
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 503
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 504
Oil Check ......................................... 505
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 506
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 507Cooling System ................................ 509
Inverter Coolant ............................... 511
Transmission Fluid ............................ 512
Brake Fluid ....................................... 512
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 513
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 517Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 520
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 521
Tire Labeling .................................... 521
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 523
Wear Indicators ............................... 525
Tire Service Life ................................ 525
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 526
Tire Rotation .................................... 527
Winter Tires ..................................... 528
12-Volt Battery ................................. 529
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 530
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 531CleaningInterior Care .................................... 532
Exterior Care.................................... 534
Accessories and Modifications ........ 537
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Index
600
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ............................................ 81, 567
A
AAC.................................................... 245, 268
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 456
Accessories and Modifications ................. 537
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 395
AcuraLink .................................................. 363
AcuraWatch
TM..................................... 26, 396
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ..................................... 90, 402
Additives
Coolant ........................................... 509, 511
Washer .................................................... 513
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 504
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................. 175, 178, 180
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 116
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 441
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 531
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 521, 587
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 52
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 57, 84
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 58
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 56
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 456
Indicator.................................................... 84
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213
Error Messages ........................................ 273
General Information ................................ 277
HDD ........................................................ 248
Internet Radio ......................................... 266 iPod ........................................................ 258
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 245, 268
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 278
Recommended Devices ........................... 280
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 280
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 142
Customize .............................................. 310
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 160
Indicator ................................................... 87
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 454
Indicator ........................................... 78, 454
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 78, 454
Automatic Lighting .................................. 157
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 116
Average Speed ......................................... 117
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Index
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)........ 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 127
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 509
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 510
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 509
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 565
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 511
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 384
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 472
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 295
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 562
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 505
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 129
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142 Door Open Message.................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 129
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 137
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 523
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 450
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 384
Shifting Gear ........................................... 385
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission Creeping ................................................. 384
Fluid ........................................................ 512
Kickdown ................................................ 384
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 387
Shifting ................................................... 385
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 531
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 77, 569 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 84, 569
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 439
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 509
Jump Starting ......................................... 562
Oil .......................................................... 504
Remote Engine Start ............................... 380
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 503
Engine Coolant ........................................ 509
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 510
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 509
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 565
Engine Oil ................................................. 504
Adding ................................................... 506
Checking ................................................ 505
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 496
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 567
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 504
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 534
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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