Acura TSX 2014 User guide

Brand: Acura

Model: TSX 2014

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31TL7Q30 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Advanced Technology Guide

2014 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E

This Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon and provide

basic instructions on some of its technology and convenience

features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the Owner’s

Manual or Navigation Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of the

Acura TSX Sport Wagon. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

...........................................................................21

iPod

or USB Flash Drive ................................................................................28

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*......................................................................29

Song By Voice

(SBV)* .................................................................................30

Bluetooth

Audio...........................................................................................32

Fuel Fill Door ...................................................................................................33

Acura Owners................................................................................................34

Safety Reminder ............................................................................................34

Fuel Recommendation.................................................................................34

*if equipped

Technology Package shown

Instrument Panel Indicators............................................................................2

Multi-Information Display (MID) .....................................................................4

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ......................................................8

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror....................................................................................9

Rearview Camera* .........................................................................................9

HomeLink

......................................................................................................10

Power Tailgate* .............................................................................................11

Voice Recognition ........................................................................................12

Navigation*....................................................................................................16

AcuraLink

Messages* ..................................................................................20

V O I C E

R E C O G N I T I O N

p. 12

B L UETOOTH

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

p. 21

A U D I O p. 28

N A V I G A T I O N p. 16

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N

D I S P L A Y p. 4

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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S

C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

Action is needed by driver.

Parking brake on:

Release

Message indicator:

See MID

Door/tailgate open:

Close door or tailgate

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s

M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) (blinks and stays on)

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key and see

your dealer

Exterior lights on

Turn signals/hazards on

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

Fog lights on

High beams on

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.

Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual

for more information.

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M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )

A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

When you start the engine, the MID shows

the last active lower display from the

previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different

displays:

• Press either Info button (▲/▼)

for the main displays.

• Press SEL/RESET for the lower

displays.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

buttons

L o w e r D i s p l a y s

Oil life

Odometer,

Outside

temperature

Trip A,

Outside

temperature

Trip B,

Outside

temperature

M a i n D i s p l a y s

Main display

Instant fuel economy

Average fuel economy

Range

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL)*

Tire pressure monitor

Average speed

Elapsed time

*if a call is active (Base model only)

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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m

Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure.

H o w I t W o r k s

If the tire pressure drops significantly

below recommended levels:

• The low tire pressure indicator

comes on.

• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE appears on

the MID, along with an indicator

of the tire(s) with low pressure.

W h a t t o D o

1. Visually inspect the tires for

damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge

(or check the MID) to check

which tire(s) have low

pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,

to the recommended

pressures listed on the label on

the driver’s doorjamb.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

buttons

Press either INFO button (▲/▼)

to scroll to the tire pressure

monitor display, then press

SEL/RESET to view readings.

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D

1. Select CHG

SETTING.

3. Select AUTO

DOOR

UNLOCK.

4. Select one of the

options.

5. Once the setting

has been saved,

select EXIT.

Four groups of settings can be programmed using the MID: Meter Setup, Position

Setup, Lighting Setup, and Door Setup. See your Owner’s Manual for a complete

list of programmable settings.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

buttons

Press and hold either INFO

button (▲/▼) to enter

customization mode, then press

SEL/RESET to enter the menu.

M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g

Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s doors can be opened by pulling the inner front

door handle, regardless of the settings. Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for

rear passengers.

2. Select DOOR

SETUP.

As the default setting, only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.

Follow the steps below to change the setting. Make sure you are using the

key you want to change settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

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D R I V I N G P O S I T I O N M E M O R Y S Y S T E M ( D P M S )

Store driver’s seat positions into memory for each corresponding remote transmitter

(1 or 2).

P r o g r a m m i n g D P M S

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Shift into Park (P).

3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.

2. Adjust the seat to your preferred

position.

4. Within 5 seconds, press the

memory button corresponding

to the remote (1 or 2) you are

using. You will hear two beeps.

Note: Once set, stored positions can be recalled by pressing one of the memory

buttons (1 or 2) on the door.

R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R

H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse (R), the passenger’s outside door mirror tilts down slightly

to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted

mirror to its original position.

• To tilt the passenger’s

door mirror, move the

mirror selector switch

to the right (R) position

when in Reverse.

• To turn the feature off,

move the switch to

the middle or left (L)

position.

R E A R V I E W C A M E R A ( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you

navigate while backing up.

• When you shift into Reverse, a real-time image of

the area behind your vehicle is shown in the

navigation display.

• Yellow parking guidelines also appear to help you

judge distance.

• Adjust the screen brightness by turning the

Interface Dial.

• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.

H o w I t W o r k s

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H O M E L I N K ®

Press and hold the button on 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 seconds.

Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20

seconds?

Press and hold

the HomeLink

button again.

Training

complete

YESNO

HomeLink indicator

flashes for 2 seconds,

then remains on.

HomeLink LED

remains on.

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you

wish to link 1–3 inches 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 at a

faster rate after about 10 seconds?

The remote has a rolling code.

Press the “learn” button on the

remote-controlled device (e.g.,

garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLink

button again; the remote-controlled

device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press and hold

the programmed HomeLink button

for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for about a

second.

Does the device (garage door opener) work?

T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n

Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your

home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual

included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at

(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

P O W E R T A I L G A T E ( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )

O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r Ta i l g a t e f r o m I n s i d e t h e V e h i c l e

There are multiple methods to operate the power tailgate.

Opening t he P o wer T ail g a te U s ing t he R e mot e Tra n s mit t e r

In ANYTIME mode: Press and

hold the tailgate button for

about one second.

In WHEN UNLOCKED mode:

Press the unlock button twice

to unlock all doors and the

tailgate. Then press and hold

the tailgate button for about

one second.

The vehicle must be off with the the remote in operating range.

• Press and hold the tailgate

button until a beep sounds.

The tailgate begins to open.

• To close the tailgate, press

the button again at any

time.

The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.

Use the MID to set the power tailgate keyless open mode to your preference.

See your Owner’s Manual for instructions, or see page 7 for an example of

how to change a setting.

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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N

F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d

To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use the Talk button to say

voice commands to operate certain vehicle features.

Control up to five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling

microphone.

B L U E T O O T H

® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

p. 21

A C U R A L I N K *

p. 20

A U D I O *

p. 15

C L I M A T E *

p. 15

N A V I G A T I O N *

p. 16

* Voice commands for these systems are available on Technology Package only.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call,

or go directly to the Cellular Phone screen.

Talk button: Give HFL, navigation, audio,

climate control, or AcuraLink commands.

Back button: Cancel a command and

return to the previous screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a

call.

V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s

• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command. To bypass

the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.

• To turn off the system prompts: Press INFO, select Setup, select Other, select

Basic Settings, and select OFF for Voice Recognition Tutor.

• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are

highlighted in blue.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice, and reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the

ceiling, and close the windows.

• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk

button, then say “Help.” For a full list of commands by category, say “Display

information” followed by “Voice Info,” or see your Navigation Manual.

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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens to change displays)

• Display map

• Display menu

• Information

• Display audio

screen

• What time is it?

F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

• Find nearest:

- ATM

- gas station

- Mexican

restaurant

- post office

- bank

- Acura dealer

- airport

- hospital

D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

• Display (or hide):

- ATM

- gas station

- restaurant

- post office

• Display north up/

heading up

• Zoom in/out

• Go home

• Display current

location

N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)

A u d i o C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

• Radio on

• Radio # FM/AM

• Radio preset

1/2/3/4/5/6

• XM channel #

• XM 1/2 preset

1/2/3/4/5/6

• CD play

• CD play track #

• CD skip

forward/back

• iPod/USB/HDD play

S e t u p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Setup screen)

W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on map screen)

• Brightness

up/down

• Volume up/down/

min/max/off

• Interface dial

feedback on/off

• Display weather

icons

• Display weather

warning icons

H e l p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

• Help (list of available commands for

current screen)

• Voice command help (from the INFO

screen - list of all available navigation,

audio, and climate control commands)

C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)

• Display traffic

speeds

• Display traffic icons

• Display traffic

incidents/list

*subscription required

• How long/far to the destination?

• Display destination map

• Display entire route

• Air conditioner

on/off

• Rear defrost on/off

• Climate control

recirculate/fresh

air

• Fan speed

up/down

• Temperature #

degrees (# = 57–87)

• Temperature max

hot/cold

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Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to

familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

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N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )

U s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n dE n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n A d d r e s s U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l

Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see

your Navigation Manual.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current

location and help guide you to a desired destination.

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater,

restaurant, etc.

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

1. From the map screen, say

“Find nearest ATM.”

2. A list of the nearest ATMs in

your area is displayed by

shortest distance to

destination.

3. Say the number next to the

destination you want.

4. The system calculates and

displays the route.

1. Say “Display menu.”

Say “Address.”

2. Say “Street,” then say the

street name on the next

screen. Do not include the

direction (N, S, E, W) or type

(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

3. A list of street names appears.

Say the number next to the

street you want.

4. Say the entire street address

number. For example, “1-2-3-

4.” If necessary, say “OK” to

proceed.

5. If the street address is in more

than one city, a list of city

names appears. Say the

number next to the city you

want.

6. The system displays the

“Calculate route to” screen.

Say “OK” to set the route.

Calculated Route

Distance to go

Direction of destination

Current vehicle

location

M a p S c r e e n

L e g e n d

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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n

Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons.

Note: Traffic flow and incident

icons are only displayed on map

scales of 5 miles or less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

Traffic

Flow

data

Incident

icon

Incident

Incident Icons

Congestion

Construction

Road

closed

Weather

A c u r a L i n k R e a l - T i m e W e a t h e r

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s

Say “Display weather” to view weather icons for each city.

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

Clear

Weather Icons

Partly

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in

major metro areas.

1. Say “Display traffic list” to view

a list of incidents on your route.

3. Say “Avoid,” and the incident

list returns.

4. Say “Reroute” to set the new

route.

T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n g

T M

When a destination is already set, you can create a detour to avoid traffic

incidents or congestion.

W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t

Say “Weather forecast” to view

a 1-day or 3-day forecast of your

current position or city vicinity.

R a d a r I m a g e M a p

Say “Radar map” to view color-

coded rain or snow systems.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t

Say “Warning list sorted by

distance” to view a list of all U.S.

weather warnings by distance.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p

Say “Warning map” to view color-

coded severe weather systems.

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n

Say “Information,” then “Weather information” for the following options:

A c u r a L i n k R e a l - T i m e T r a f f i c

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

Provides continuously updated information, including traffic speed, incidents, and

construction in major metro areas.

2. Say the number of the incident

you want to avoid. When the

incident appears, say “Traffic

detail.”

1918

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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e

A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S ( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )

Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety

information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.

B L U E T O O T H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

( B a s e m o d e l )

Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit

www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

U s i n g H F L

HFL Talk button: Give HFL

commands and answer incoming

calls.

HFL Back button: Cancel a

command and end or decline a

call.

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.

1. Enable discovery mode on

your compatible phone.

3. HFL gives you a four-digit

code that also appears on

the MID.

2. If no phone has been paired

before, the system gives your

instructions.

If you are pairing an

additional phone, say “Phone

setup,” then say “Pair.”

4. Search for HandsFreeLink from

your phone, and enter the

code when prompted.

Connect to HFL.

PAIR

0000

5. HFL asks you to name the

phone. For example, say

“Mary's phone.” The phone is

now paired.

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V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s

1. When you receive a new

message, an envelope icon

appears on the map screen.

2. From the map screen, press ENTER

and select New Messages.

To view all messages by category,

press INFO and select AcuraLink

Messages.

3. Select the message you want

to hear.

Some messages allow you to

call or locate a dealer for

service or more information.

Feature Guide

Daily messages on features for the

first 90 days of ownership.

Quick Tips

Additional or updated vehicle

information.

Scheduled Dealer Appointments

Reschedule or cancel a dealer

appointment. See your Owner's

Manual for more information.

Diagnostic Info

Gives further information when a

warning indicator or MID message

appears.

Maintenance Minder

Gives information about what

service items are due.

Recalls/Campaigns

Reminds you about recalls and

safety information.

T y p e s o f M e s s a g e s

There are six kinds of messages you can receive.

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M a k i n g a C a l l

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.

1. Say “Call” and the phone

number.

2. Say “Call” or “Dial” to

begin the call.

3. The call is connected and

heard through the

speakers.

0123-345-6789

IN USE

CALLING

H F L P h o n e b o o k

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.

1. Say “Phonebook.”

2. Say “Store.”

3. Say the name of the contact,

and then the phone number.

PHONE

BOOK

STORE

123-456-7890

STORE

Store up to 50 names and their phone numbers, which can be used as

speed dial entries.

4. To call a contact once an

entry is stored, say “Call Mike.”

CALLING

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l

A notification is heard and the following screen appears on the MID:

Press the HFL Talk button

to accept the call.

Press the HFL Back button

to decline or end the call.

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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e ( c o n t i n u e d )

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

3. Say “Setup Bluetooth phone.”

2. Say “Phone setup.”

6. When your phone prompts

you, enter the 4-digit pass-

key from HFL.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to go

to the Cellular Phone screen.

If a prompt appears asking if

you want to connect to a

phone, say “No.”

4. Say “Pair phone.”

7. Follow your phone’s prompts

and connect to HFL.

Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the

system, or when you want to pair an additional phone.

5. Make sure your phone is in

discovery mode. Search for

HandsFreeLink from your

phone, and select it when it

appears.

B LU ET O OT H

HANDSFREE L I N K®

(T e ch no l og y P ack ag e )

Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems.

Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

2. Make sure your phone is in

discovery mode. Search for

HandsFreeLink from your

phone, and select it when it

appears.

Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system.

You can pair your phone only when the vehicle is stopped.

U s i n g H F L

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or go directly to the

Cellular Phone screen.

Talk button: Give HFL commands.

Back button: Cancel a command

and return to the previous screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or

decline a call.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

go to the Cellular Phone

screen. A prompt appears

asking if you want to add a

phone. Say “Yes.”

3. When your phone prompts

you, enter the 4-digit pass-

key from HFL.

4. Follow your phone’s prompts

and connect to HFL.

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R e c e i v i n g a C a l l

When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see

the following pop-up message:

Press the Hang-Up button

to end or decline the call.

Press the Pick-Up button

to accept the call.

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s

Note: See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on storing speed

dial entries and accompanying voice tags.

3. The call is connected and

heard through the speakers.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to go

to the Cellular Phone screen.

2. Say the number next to one of

the first four entries. For

example, “One.” For the

complete list of speed dial

entries, say “More speed dial.”

If an entry has a stored voice

tag, say “Dial by voice tag,”

followed by the voice tag

name and “Dial” from any

screen.

M a k i n g a C a l l

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to go

to the Cellular Phone screen.

2. Say “Dial.”

3. Say the entire phone number.

4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.

D i a l i n g a N u m b e r

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to go

to the Cellular Phone screen.

2. Say “Phonebook.”

HFL imports your phonebook

if it is not already imported.

3. Say the number of the entry

you want to call.

U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *

*Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

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HARD DIS C DRI VE (HDD) AUDIO (Te ch n ol ogy P a ck age )

Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded

once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.

S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c

1. Press AUDIO.

2. Push the interface dial up to

select MUSIC SEARCH.

3. Select one of the categories.

4. Select a track and press ENTER

to begin playing.

i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h D r i v e

Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s

audio system. See your Owner’s Manual for a list of compatible devices.

P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o

2. The first song of the last recorded

album or the last song selected

plays. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to

change tracks.

1. Press DISC/HDD until HDD appears.

2. Press AUX until iPod or USB appears.

Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.

Connect the USB connector to your

iPod dock connector or flash drive.

1. Open the center console, and

pull out the USB adapter cable.

C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

3. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change

tracks.

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S O N G B Y V O I C E

T M

( S B V ) (T ech no log y P ac kag e)

Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens by using voice commands.

P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s

U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

The system

provides voice

feedback and

lists possible

matches.

The system

plays the

selection

and returns

to the Search

Mode

screen.

Say “iPod search”

or “HDD search.”

Say "Play" and

one of the

options on the

Search Mode

screen. For

example, say

“Play Artist XYZ.”

Say the

number of the

corresponding

selection you

wish to play.

For example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

P l a y i n g A u d io F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a nd s ( c o n t i n u ed )

Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d

The system

provides

voice

feedback

and lists

possible

matches.

A list of tracks

from the

selected artist

displays.

Say “iPod search”

or “HDD search.”

Say “List” and

one of the

options on the

Search Mode

screen. For

example, say

“List Artist XYZ.”

Say the

number of

your selection.

For example,

say “One.”

The system

plays the

selection and

returns to the

Search Mode

screen.

Say the

number of

the artist.

For

example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

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F U E L F I L L D O O R

O p e n i n g t h e F u e l F i l l D o o r

C l o s i n g t h e F u e l F i l l D o o r

Easy-to-use locking fuel door keeps your fuel cap covered.

When you unlock the driver’s door

with the master door lock switch or

the remote transmitter, the fuel

door unlocks.

To open, push and release the fuel

door in the area shown until it

pops open.

Push the fuel door until it is flush to the

body.

When you lock the driver’s door, the

fuel door locks.

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B LU ET O OT H

A U D I O

Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit

www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.

1. Make sure your phone is on and

paired to Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(see page 21 or 24).

4. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change

tracks.

2. Press AUX until Bluetooth Audio

appears.

P l a y i n g Bluetooth A u d i o

Notes:

• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for

playback.

• Remote audio controls and the play/pause function may not be supported

on all phones.

• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.

3. From your phone, open the

desired audio player or app and

begin playing. Sound is

redirected to the audio system.

Make sure the volume on your

phone is properly adjusted.

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A C U R A O W N E R S

Visit owners.acura.com and register to explore features and technologies specific to

your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and

service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful

information.

S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R

Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat belts; they

add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some

types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.

Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children

are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant

seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously

injure an infant.

F U E L R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.

• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.

• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.

• See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive.

Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your

vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use

MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT

may not be covered under your new vehicle warranty.

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline (recommended) never contains MMT and has detergent

additives to keep your engine clean. For further information on fuel and lubricants for

your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your

dealer or visit owners.acura.com.

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