Acura 2014 RLX User guide

Brand: Acura

Model: 2014 RLX

Category: Cars

Type: User guide

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31TY3Q00 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Advanced Technology Guide

2014 RLX SPORT HYBRID

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 RLX Sport Hybrid 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.

This guide covers all trim levels of the RLX Sport Hybrid.

Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment and

features that are not on your particular vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow* . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Blind Spot Information (BSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Parking Sensor System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

On-Demand Multi-Use Display

(ODMD

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Color Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Basic Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Bluetooth

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

iPod

or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Song By Voice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Pandora

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

AcuraLink featuring Aha

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

AcuraLink

: Next Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Settings for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Electronic Gear Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Reactive Force Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Head-Up Display System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Auto Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

HomeLink

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Power Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

M u l t i - I n f o r m a t i o n

D i s p l a y

p. 10

V o i c e

R e c o g n i t i o n

p. 33

N a vi g a t io n

p. 36

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U s e D i s p l a y

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p. 30

B l u e t o o t h

H a n d s F r e e L i n k ®

p. 39

Advance Package shown

*if equipped

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K e y l e s s A c c e s s S y s t e m

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter

within operating range.

Grab either one of the front

door handles when the

vehicle is off. Wait until the

doors unlock, then pull the

handle to open.

Press the door lock button

on either front door handle

when the vehicle is off.

L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

O p e n i n g t h e T r u n k

U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

Press the trunk release button

under the trunk handle when

all doors are unlocked. The

vehicle can be on or off.

P o w e r B u t t o n

A c c e s s o r y o r O n M o d e

Press POWER once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode.

Press it again for On mode.

S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press POWER. The green READY indicator

comes on to let you know the vehicle is ready to drive.

T u r n i n g t h e V e h i c l e O f f

Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), then press POWER.

Note: If you press POWER and Park (P) is not selected, the vehicle goes into Accessory

mode.

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E l e c t r o n i c G e a r S e l e c t i o n

Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface.

G e a r B u t t o n s

Park (P)

Reverse (R)

Neutral (N)

Drive (D)

When the vehicle is on and ready to drive, the READY indicator appears

(see page 8-9). Press the brake pedal and select a gear.

Park (P)

Press P. A red

indicator appears.

H o w I t W o r k s

Reverse (R)

Pull back R. A

green indicator

appears.

Neutral (N)

Press N. A red

indicator appears.

Drive (D)

Press D. A green

indicator

appears. Release

the electric

parking brake to

begin driving

(see page 6).

Auto Park mode

For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the

following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is stopped.

• The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.

• The driver’s door is opened.

R e a c t i v e F o r c e P e d a l

Assists during driving by responding to the force of your foot on the accelerator pedal.

H o w I t W o r k s

C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s

Adjust the pedal force level.

You can also change these settings using the

multi-information display (see page 10).

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Reactive Force Pedal.

4. Select one of the options.

Low: Less pedal feedback

and natural acceleration

feeling.

High: More pedal feedback.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

• When you press the accelerator pedal, the system can provide slight

resistance to prevent you from applying excessive throttle to the accelerator.

Usually, the feedback is unnoticeable while driving.

• As a result, this can yield better fuel efficiency and provide traction control

while driving on slippery roads.

• The system also can provide slight resistance through the accelerator during

operation of Forward Collision Warning (see page 24) or the Collision

Mitigation Braking System (see page 25).

• Reactive force pedal is off in Sport mode.

Driver's foot

applies throttle

Reactive Force Pedal

provides resistance

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A u t o m a t i c B r a k e H o l d

Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released.

E l e c t r i c P a r k i n g B r a k e

Keep your vehicle stationary while parked using a simple switch.

A p p l y i n g t h e P a r k i n g B r a k e

R e l e a s i n g t h e P a r k i n g B r a k e

H o w I t W o r k s

1. Make sure the vehicle is on and

your seat belt is fastened.

2. Press BRAKE HOLD. The BRAKE

HOLD indicator turns on.

Note: Brake hold is canceled if the system is on for more than 10 minutes, your seat

belt is unfastened, or you turn the vehicle off.

Pull up the

parking brake

switch.

The PARK

indicator turns

on.

Press the

parking brake

switch with

your foot on

the brake

pedal and

your seat belt

fastened.

You can also

lightly press the

accelerator

pedal if your seat

belt is fastened

and the vehicle is

on and not in

Park.

3. With Drive (D) selected, press

the brake pedal and come

to a complete stop. The

HOLD indicator appears and

brake hold is applied.

Release the brake pedal.

4. Press the brake pedal and

press BRAKE HOLD again to

turn off the system.

Press the accelerator pedal

to cancel brake hold and

start moving.

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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

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.

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

Power system

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA

)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) (blinks)

Collision Mitigation Braking

System (CMBS)*

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)

Anti-Lock Brake System

(ABS)

Blind Spot Information (BSI)

Brake system (hydraulic)

Electric Power Steering

Keyless Access System

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(next to display)

SPORT mode on

VSA OFF

BSI off

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key

and see dealer

Exterior lights on

Turn signals/hazards on

CRUI SE

CONT ROL

CRUISE CONTROL* on

CRUI SE

MAIN

CRUISE MAIN* on

High beams on

*if equipped

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

Advance Package shown

Low tire pressure:

Add air

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

Electric Parking Brake

CMBS* off

Fog lights on

FCW* off

Electric parking brake on

Automatic Brake Hold System on

Automatic Brake Hold on

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW)*

Forward Collision Warning

(FCW)*

Electric Parking Brake

(blinks)

Low temperature

High temperature

READY to drive

ACC* on

ACC

Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC)*

LKAS* on

LKAS

Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS)*

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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.

To scroll through the different

displays:

• Roll the selector wheel for the

main displays.

• Press TRIP for the lower

displays.

Selector

wheel

TRIP

button

1110

Main

Displays

Lower

Displays

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

Average/

instant fuel

economy

Vehicle

Settings*

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

Outside

temperature,

Odometer

Outside temperature,

Trip A

Outside temperature,

Trip B

Main

display

(blank)

Range

Tire pressure

monitor

Elapsed

time

Oil life

Average

speed

Head-Up

Display

Content

*You can also change Vehicle Settings using the SETTINGS button (see page 53).

ACC/LKAS

(if equipped)

Compass or

turn-by-turn

directions

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H e a d - U p D i s p l a y S y s t e m

Projects a virtual, transparent, easy-to-see image onto the windshield when the vehicle is

on which allows you to view information while keeping your eyes on the road.

T u r n i n g t h e D i s p l a y O n o r O f f

C h a n g i n g t h e D i s p l a y

D r i v i n g - R e l a t e d D i s p l a y s

Below are the main display options shown on the head-up display.

Power distribution

monitor, vehicle speed

(main)

Head-up

display

Press HUD to turn the display on or

off. Press p or q to adjust the

display position on the windshield.

To adjust the display brightness:

• Press and hold HUD until the

brightness level indicator

appears in the MID.

• Press (up icon) or (down icon)

to adjust the brightness.

Press the right selector wheel to

enter the Head-Up Display

Content menu. Display options

are shown in the head-up

display and the MID.

Use the wheel to scroll through

the display options, and press it

to select your choice.

Tachometer, gear

position indicator,

vehicle speed

Compass or turn-by-

turn directions, vehicle

speed

Adaptive Cruise

Control with Low

Speed Follow*,

vehicle speed

Vehicle speed

W a r n i n g D i s p l a y s

When necessary, warning displays appear.

Head-up warning

(Forward Collision

Warning* or Collision

Mitigation Braking

System*)

Lane Keeping Assist

System*, vehicle

speed

System message

indicator

(view the MID)

A u d i o - a n d P h o n e - R e l a t e d D i s p l a y s

Audio changes, voice recognition, and phone information are briefly displayed.

Current audio

information

Voice recognition

status

Speed dial or call

history

*if equipped

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P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n M o n i t o r

Displays the vehicle's hybrid power flow and Sport Hybrid Super Handling

All-Wheel Drive

torque distribution.

High voltage battery

charge level

Power flow indicator

Torque indicator

P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n

Power is

supplied by the

motors and

engine.

Power is

supplied only by

the motors.

T o r q u e D i s t r i b u t i o n

Torque transfer

This monitor can also be shown on the color information display. Press INFO and

use the interface dial to select Power Distribution Monitor.

Regenerative

braking

Power is

supplied only by

the engine.

The motors are

charging the

high voltage

battery.

H o w I t W o r k s

When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:

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 ( T P M S )

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

W h a t t o D o

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Inflate the tire(s) to the

recommended pressures listed on the

label on the driver’s doorjamb.

The low tire pressure

indicator comes on.

A message appears in

the MID.

Roll the selector wheel to

the tire pressure monitor to

see which tire(s) have low

pressure.

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A u t o D o o r L o c k s

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

H o w I t W o r k s

C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Auto Door Lock or

Auto Door Unlock.

4. Select from the options.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Follow the steps below to change your door settings. Make sure you are using

the key you want to change settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2). See your Owner’s

Manual for complete setting options.

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

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

unlocking the rear doors when either inner front door handle is pulled.

D e f a u l t L o c k S e t t i n g

The doors are preset to lock

when your vehicle reaches

about 10 mph.

D e f a u l t U n l o c k S e t t i n g

All doors are set to unlock when

the driver’s door is opened.

You can also change these settings using

the multi-information display (see page 10).

P r o g r a m m i n g t h e D P M S

1. Turn on the vehicle. Make sure

Park (P) is selected.

3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.

2. Adjust the seat, outside mirror,

and steering wheel to your

preferred positions.

4. Press the memory button

corresponding to the remote

(1 or 2) you are using within 5

seconds. You will hear two beeps.

Notes:

• Once set, stored positions can be recalled by pressing one of the memory buttons

(1 or 2) on the door.

• Lumbar position cannot be stored.

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, outside mirror, and steering wheel positions into memory for each

corresponding keyless remote transmitter (1 or 2).

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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.

R e v e r s e T i l t D o o r M i r r o r s

H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse, you can tilt either outside door mirror 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 driver’s door

mirror, move the mirror

selector switch to the left

(L) position.

• To tilt the passenger’s side

door mirror, move the

mirror selector switch to

the right (R) position.

• To turn the feature off,

move the switch to the

middle position.

P o w e r F o l d i n g M i r r o r s

Door mirrors can operate with the keyless access system (see page 2).

H o w I t W o r k s

The door mirrors automatically

fold out when you grab the

door handle or press the

unlock button on the remote.

The door mirrors automatically

fold in when you press the

door lock button or the lock

button on the remote.

To manually fold the mirrors in or out, press the

folding button on the door panel.

Note: The mirrors do not fold out automatically if you fold

them in using the button.

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O n e - T o u c h T u r n S i g n a l

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

A u t o H e a d l i g h t s w i t h W i p e r I n t e g r a t i o n

For your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when the

windshield wipers operate.

H o w I t W o r k s

• Lightly push the turn signal lever up

or down for a three-blink sequence.

• For a continuous signal, push the

lever up or down until it locks into

place.

Make sure your headlights are

in the AUTO position.

Turn on your windshield

wipers. The headlights also

turn on.

When you turn off the

windshield wipers, the

headlights turn off shortly

after.

M u l t i - V i e w R e a r C a m e r a

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

navigate while backing up.

H o w I t W o r k s

• When you select Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your

vehicle is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.

• The display turns off when Reverse is not selected.

• Press the interface dial to toggle between views.

C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s

Turn the guidelines on or off.

Wide (default)

Normal Top down

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Camera Settings.

3. Select one of the options.

Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines

appear when you shift into

Reverse. Select On or Off.

Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines

move as you turn the steering

wheel. Select On or Off.

4. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Rain-Sensing Wipers

The vehicle’s wipers operate

based on the amount of

detected rainfall when the lever

is in the AUTO position. You

should leave your wipers in the

OFF position unless it is raining.

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L a n e D e p a r t u r e W a r n i n g ( L D W )

Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn

signal activated. Available with Technology Package.

H o w I t W o r k s

A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines

if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while

driving between 40 –90 mph.

T u r n i n g L D W O n o r O f f

Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears on the

button when the system is on.

LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for

more information.

L a n e K e e p i n g A s s i s t S y s t e m ( L K A S )

Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane and helps with

steering operation. Available with Advance Package.

H o w I t W o r k s

A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines

if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while

driving between 45–90 mph.

T u r n i n g L K A S O n o r O f f

If you cross a detected lane line without using your turn signal,

a message appears on the MID and a beep sounds. Steering

torque is applied to keep your vehicle in the middle of the lane.

LKAS may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for

more information.

1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.

2. Press the LKAS button. Lane

outlines appear in the MID.

Dotted lane lines turn solid

when the system operates.

Press MAIN or the LKAS button

to turn the system off.

If you cross a detected

lane line without using

your turn signal, a

message appears on the

MID and a beep sounds.

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C o l l i s i o n M i t i g a t i o n B r a k i n g S y s t e m

T M

( C M B S

T M

)

Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and can help reduce the severity of

the collision if you are unable to avoid it. Available with Advance Package.

T u r n i n g C M B S O f f o r O n

CMBS On: A beep sounds and

a message appears in the MID.

CMBS Off: A beep sounds, a

message appears in the MID,

and the CMBS indicator turns on.

*Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all alert stages before initiating the last stage.

4 S t a g e s o f C M B S *

Press and hold CMBS OFF.

F o r w a r d C o l l i s i o n W a r n i n g ( F C W )

Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. Available with Technology Package.

If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror detects

a vehicle in front of you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system

provides you with visual and audible warnings.

H o w I t W o r k s

C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Forward Collision

Warning Distance.

4. Select Long, Normal, Short,

or Off.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.

If you do not brake in time or

take preventive action:

• BRAKE flashes in the MID

• a beep sounds continuously

FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for

more information.

Visual

warning

Audible

warning

Seat belt

retraction

Brake

application

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Head-up

warning timing

depends on the

CMBS distance

setting (see

settings).

Short

Normal

Long

Lightly applied

Strongly applied

You can also change these settings using

the multi-information display (see page 10).

Minimum operating speed: 20 mph

The reactive force pedal can also assist by preventing excessive

acceleration (see page 5).

The reactive force pedal can also assist by preventing excessive acceleration

(see page 5).

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opposite page

for adjusting

O p e r a t i n g A C C

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Set a space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the

vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and increases or decreases

your vehicle's speed to maintain a set following distance or speed. Available with

Advance Package.

Check the MID for

ACC information.

Press the Distance button to shuffle

through four ranges.

The selected range and set speed are shown in the MID.

Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a

vehicle up to approximately 100 yards ahead.

C h a n g i n g V e h i c l e D i s t a n c e

Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

H o w t o U s e A C C

U s i n g A C C

1. Accelerate to the desired speed.

Above 25 mph: Go to step 2.

Below 25 mph (Low Speed Follow): Press SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph

when there is a vehicle ahead of you. If there is no vehicle ahead, ACC is

canceled.

2. Press SET/-, then release the accelerator pedal. The set speed is fixed, and

ACC begins.

3. To increase speed, press RES/+. To decrease speed, press SET/-.

4. If the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle also stops. When the vehicle

ahead starts to accelerate, press RES/+ or SET/- or depress the accelerator

pedal to resume following at the set speed.

S t a n d a r d C r u i s e C o n t r o l

1. Press and hold the Distance button.

2. A beep sounds, and the selected mode appears in the MID.

MAIN

SET/-

Distance

RES/+

CANCEL

Range MID Screen

Extra Long

Long

Middle

Short

If there is no vehicle ahead of

you, a dotted-line vehicle icon

appears.

If another vehicle is within the

selected range, a beep sounds

and a vehicle icon appears.

Short

range

Normal

range

Long

range

Extra Long

Range

ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the

range selected and your vehicle speed.

Turning ACC On

Press MAIN. ACC appears in the MID.

Canceling ACC

Press MAIN or CANCEL, or tap the brake

pedal.

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Minimum operating speed: 20 mph

H o w I t W o r k s

When the system senses an object, an indicator appears on the upper

display and a series of beeps sound. As you get closer to the object, the

beep rate increases.

Corner sensors

Within 24 in. (60 cm)

Rear center sensors

Within 59 in. (150 cm)

P a r k i n g S e n s o r S y s t e m

Warns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby objects when parking

or backing up. Available with Advance Package.

B l i n d S p o t I n f o r m a t i o n ( B S I ) S y s t e m

Assists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots.

H o w I t W o r k s

A radar sensor under each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected

vehicle in your left or right blind spots.

When a vehicle is detected

in your blind spot, the blind

spot indicator turns on and

stays lit until the area is clear.

When your turn signal is on

and a vehicle is detected,

the blind spot indicator blinks

and a beep sounds until the

area is clear or the turn

signal is off.

T u r n i n g t h e S y s t e m O n o r O f f

Press the parking sensor button. A green indicator light appears on the button

when the system is on.

C h a n g i n g S e t t i n g s

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Blind Spot Info.

4. Select an alert type or Off.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Choose alert types, or turn the system off.

You can also change these settings using

the multi-information display (see page 10).

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O n - D e m a n d M u l t i - U s e D i s p l a y

T M

( O D M D

T M

)

Interactive and tactile touchscreen display includes navigation, audio, climate

control, Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

functionality, and more. See your Owner’s

Manual for information on how to store shortcuts.

H o w I t W o r k s

N a v i g a t i o n O p t i o n s

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then

select Places.

You can store up to six destination addresses

from the navigation address book and select

them for easy access.

Bluetooth ® H a n d s F r e e L i n k ® O p t i o n s

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then

select Phone.

You can select from five speed dial entries

stored to the Shortcuts menu or the five most

recent call history numbers.

You can also dial a number.*

*Dial is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

A u d i o O p t i o n s

C l i m a t e C o n t r o l O p t i o n s

From the main screen, you can select climate control options.

Driver’s side

temperature

Driver’s side

vent mode

Recirculation/

fresh air mode

Fan

control

AC/SYNC

mode

Passenger’s side

vent mode

Passenger’s side

temperature

The main screen includes audio and

climate control operation, as well as

a convenient shortcuts menu.

Simply touch the item you want to

select.

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then

select Climate.

You can store two customized climate

control settings and select them for easy

access.

From the main screen, you can operate certain

audio items (see page 45).

Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then

select Audio.

You can store up to six audio presets from AM,

FM, XM, or HDD and select them for easy access.

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

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V o i c e R e c o g n i t i o n

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.

H o w I t W o r k s

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be

inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are

always available.

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or display speed

dial or call history in the head-

up display.

Hang-Up/Back button: End or

decline a call, clear HFL

information in the head-up

display, or cancel an operation.

Talk button: Give voice

commands.

C o l o r I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y

Choose what to display in the upper screen.

C h a n g i n g t h e D i s p l a y

N a v i g a t i o n

Press NAV to display the map

screen.

P h o n e

Press PHONE to display the

Phone screen.

I n f o r m a t i o n

Press INFO to display vehicle

information and options.

A u d i o

Press AUDIO to display the

audio screen.

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

Talk button, then say “Voice help.”

• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say

your command.

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

highlighted in yellow.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

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

ceiling.

• Close the windows and moonroof.

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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

G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s

• Display map

• Display menu

• Display phone

• 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

• Find nearest:

- ATM - Acura dealer

- gas station - airport

- Mexican - hospital

restaurant - bank

- post office

N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s

• How long/far to the destination?

• Display destination map

• Display entire route

D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s

• Display (or hide):

- ATM

- gas station

- restaurant

- post office

• Display north up/heading up

• Zoom in/out

• Go home

• Display current location

A u d i o C o m m a n d s

• Radio on

• Radio # FM/AM

• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6

• XM channel #

• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6

• DISC play

• DISC play track #

• DISC skip forward/back

• iPod/USB/HDD play

P h o n e C o m m a n d s

• Call by name

• Call by number

C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s

• 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

H e l p C o m m a n d s

• Voice help (list of all

available commands by

category)

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

familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

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

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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s

N a v i g a t i o n

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

location and help guide you to a desired destination.

For information on setting other destination options, see your Navigation Manual.

1. 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 to select.

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 to select.

6. Say “Set as destination” to set the

route.

1. 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 to select.

4. Say “Set as destination” to set the

route.

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 d

E n t e r i n g a S t r e e t A d d r e s s

Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when the

vehicle is stopped.

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

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

construction in major metro areas.

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 displayed on map scales of 5

miles or less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

*AcuraLink subscription service (complimentary for the first three years of vehicle ownership)

Incident

I n c i d e n t I c o n s

Congestion

Construction

Road

closed

Weather

1. Say “Display traffic on my route” to view

a list of incidents on your route.

2. Say the number of the incident you want

to avoid.

3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.

4. Say “Recalculate route” to set the new

route.

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

T M

The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents

when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in Navi Settings

(see page 53), or you can manually reroute.

Incident

icon

Incident

icon

Traffic

Flow

data

Traffic

Flow

data

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

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