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31TY3Q00 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Advanced Technology Guide
00X31-TY3-Q000 ©2013 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan
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
TM
(ODMD
TM
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Pandora
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
AcuraLink featuring Aha
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
TM
(CMBS
TM
)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
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
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
3
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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8
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
TM
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
YESNO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
1
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?
2
a
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.
a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
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
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
Lightly applied
Strongly 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
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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.
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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 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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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.
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.
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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.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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