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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 new Acura RDX with Technology
Package 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 or Navigation Manual.
SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
AcuraLink
®
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Bluetooth
®
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
iPod
®
or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Song By Voice
TM
(SBV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Pandora
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
HomeLink
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y p. 6
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. 14
N A VI G A T IO N p.18
A U D I O p. 29
B L U ET OO TH
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p. 22
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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.
Press the door lock button
on either front door handle
when the vehicle is off.
Grab either one of the
front door handles when
the vehicle is off.
O p e n i n g t h e T a i l g a t e
Press the tailgate release button
under the tailgate handle when
all doors are unlocked. The
vehicle can be on or off.
See page 13 for more information
on opening the tailgate.
E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n
Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press ENGINE START/STOP.
S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e
Shift to Park, then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
T u r n i n g t h e V e h i c l e O f f
Press ENGINE START/STOP once
without pressing the brake pedal
to turn on Accessory mode. Press
it again for On mode.
Operate audio or other electrical features without turning the engine on.
A c c e s s o r y o r O n M o d e
L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
2
3
Note: If you press ENGINE
START/STOP when the vehicle is
stopped and the shift lever is not
in Park, the vehicle goes into
Accessory mode.
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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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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
Low oil pressure
All-wheel drive system (AWD)*
Vehicle Stability Assist
®
system
(VSA)
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (blinks and stays on)
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and see
your dealer
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
High beams on
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
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Door/tailgate open:
Close door/tailgate
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
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.
Brake system
Keyless Access System
Electric Power Steering system
(EPS)
*if equipped
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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 M a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Outside temperature,
Odometer
Outside temperature,
Trip A
Outside temperature,
Trip B
Main display
Customize
settings
Oil life
Tire pressure
monitor
Average
speed A
Instant fuel
economy A
Range
Elapsed
time A
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.
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SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
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Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s doors can be opened by pulling the
inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to
“All Doors” is useful for rear passengers and opening the power tailgate .
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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. Toggle
to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.
H o w I t W o r k s
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
2. Select AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.
3. Select the option you want.
Program various vehicle settings using the MID. One example is shown below. See
your Owner’s Manual for other customizable settings.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
Press either Info button (▲/▼)
on the steering wheel to toggle
to the Customize Settings
display, then press SEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
P r o g r a m m 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
1. Select DOOR SETUP.
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.
Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P). You can
change this to a different setting.
4. The setting is displayed, and
the display returns to the
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK menu.
If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” message appears on the MID, showing
which tire(s) have low pressure.
Press either Info button (▲/▼)
to exit the menu.
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P r o g r a m m i n g t h e D P M S
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 )
1. Turn the vehicle on. Shift into
Park (P).
3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.
2. Adjust the seat and outside
mirrors to your preferred positions.
4. Within 5 seconds, press the
memory button corresponding
to the remote (1 or 2) you are
using. 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.
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 (R), either door mirror can be tilted downward 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, push the mirror
selector switch to the left
(L) position when in
Reverse.
• To tilt the passenger’s
door mirror, push the
mirror selector switch to
the right (R) position
when in Reverse.
• To turn the feature off,
push the switch to the
middle position.
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
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w
Press and hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds. If the
guidelines are turned off, they
remain off until turned on again.
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e l i n e s
O n o r O f f
S w i t c h i n g V i e w s
There are three rearview modes:
wide, normal, and top down.
• Press ENTER to toggle between
views.
• Rotate the Interface Dial to
adjust the screen brightness.
Normal Top down
Wide
• When you shift into Reverse (R), 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.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out
of Reverse.
Normal Top down
Wide
Store up to two driver’s seat and mirror positions into memory for each corresponding
remote transmitter (1 or 2).
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H o w I t W o r k s
O N E - T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
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
H o w I t W o r k s
For your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when the
windshield wipers operate.
• 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.
• 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.
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
P O W E R T A I L G A T E
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a 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.
Ope n in g th e Po w er T ai l gat e U s i ng the Re m o te Tra n sm i t te r
In ANYTIME mode: Press and
hold the tailgate button for
about one second to unlock
and open the tailgate.
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 remote in operating range.
Use the MID to set the power tailgate keyless open mode to your preference.
See your Owner’s Manual for instructions, or see page 8 for an example of how
to change a setting.
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.
• 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.
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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.
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B L U E T O O T H
® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 22
A C U R A L I N K
p. 28
A U D I O
p. 17
C L I M A T E
p. 17
N A V I G A T I O N
p. 18
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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 list of full commands by category, say “Display
information” followed by “Voice Info,” or see your Navigation Manual.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming
call, or go directly to the Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a
call.
Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,
AcuraLink, audio, or climate control
commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
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Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
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.
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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 destination
• Display
Information
• Display audio
• 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 preset
1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD/
Pandora play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Cellular Phone screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on map screen)
• Call history
• Phonebook
• Dial
• Text message
• Redial
• Phone setup
(Accepted on any
screen)
• Dial by voice tag
• Dial by number
• Display weather
• 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
• Display traffic
speeds
• Display traffic icons
• Display traffic
incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination
• 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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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.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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
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 to select.
4. The system displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
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Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your
Navigation Manual.
M a p S c r e e n L e g e n d
1. Say “Display destination.”
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 to select.
6. The system displays the
Calculate route to screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving
or when the vehicle is stopped.
Direction of destination
Calculated route
Distance to go
Time to go
Current vehicle
location
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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 information, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
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 icons.
Note: Traffic flow and incident
icons are only displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km)
or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Incident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic list” to view
a list of incidents on your route.
3. Say “Avoid.”
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 set, you can create a detour to avoid traffic incidents
or congestion.
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
2. Say the number of the
incident you want to avoid.
When the incident appears,
say “Traffic detail.”
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
*
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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)* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio
®
(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in
major metro areas.
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 “Display information,” then “Weather info” for the following options:
Note: Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
Free-flow traffic
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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
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.
U s i n g H F L
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Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
go directly to the Cellular Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Use this pairing method if no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can pair your phone only when the vehicle is stopped.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the
system, or when you want to pair an additional phone.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to go
to the Cellular Phone screen.
A prompt appears. Say “Yes.”
2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say
“OK.”
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Phone Not Found” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL.
3. HFL searches for your phone.
Say the number next to the
phone when it appears on
the list.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code.
Enter it on your phone when
prompted. Say “OK” to complete.
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Phone Not Found” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a four-digit
code. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. Say “OK”
to complete.
5. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say “OK.”
2. Say “Phone setup.”
3. Say “Connection.”
4. Say “Add New Phone.”
If a prompt appears asking
to connect to a phone, say
“No.”
6. HFL searches for your phone. Say
the number next to the phone
when it appears on the list.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
go to the Cellular Phone
screen.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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.
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
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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 *
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.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. Say “Up” or “Down” to find
the name you want to call.
4. Say the number next to the
entry to begin the call.
*Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Note: See your Navigation Manual for instructions on storing speed dial
entries and voice tags.
2. Say the number next to one of
the first three entries (for
example, “One”). For the
complete list of speed dial
entries, say “More speed dial.”
3. The call is connected and
heard through the speakers.
If an entry has a stored voice
tag, say “Dial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “Dial” from any
screen.
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.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
go to the Cellular Phone
screen.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
go to the Cellular Phone
screen.
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone using Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to see if this feature is
compatible on your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
R e c e i v i n g T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. A notification appears on the
navigation screen when you
receive a text message.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2. Say “Read” to open the
message. The message is
displayed, and the system
reads it aloud.
D i s p l a y i n g A l l M e s s a g e s
1. Press the Pick-Up button to go
to the Cellular Phone menu.
2. Say “Text Message.” The 20
most recent text messages
from your phone are displayed.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3. Say the number next to the
message you want. The
message is displayed, and
the system reads it aloud.
R e p l y i n g t o T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. With the message open, say
“Reply.”
2. Say the number next to one of
the six available reply messages.
4. A notification appears after
the message is sent.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3. Say “Send” to send the
message.
C a l l i n g t h e S e n d e r
1. With the message open, say
“Call.”
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2. HFL begins dialing the
number.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety
information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.
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. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
1. Using the Interface Dial,
open a maintenance or
diagnostic message.
3. The system searches for the next
available appointment at your dealer.
Select Confirm Appointment if you are
satisfied with the date.
2. Select Schedule Dealer
Appt.
4. Select OK to set the appointment.
3. Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
To use this feature, you must register at owners.acura.com, and make sure your
compatible phone is paired and correctly set up (see page 22).
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B L U E T O O T 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 22).
2. Press HDD/AUX until Bluetooth
Audio appears.
3. From your phone, open the desired
audio player or app and begin
playback. Sound is redirected to the
audio system.
Make sure the volume on your
phone is properly adjusted.
P l a y i n g B l u e t o o t h A u d i o
4. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change
tracks.
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.
If you are not satisfied with the available
date, select Call to call your dealer directly.
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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded
once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o
1. Press HDD/AUX until HDD appears.
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2. The first song of the last recorded
album plays.
Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change
tracks.
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
2. Select one of the categories.
3. 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.
C o n n e c t i n g D e v i c e s a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o
1. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your iPod
dock connector or flash drive.
2. Press HDD/AUX until iPod or USB
appears.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
1. From the audio screen, push the
interface dial up to select MUSIC
SEARCH.
3. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change
tracks.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
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S O N G B Y V O I C E
T M
( S B V )
Play songs from your iPod
®
and HDD from most screens using simple 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
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
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 next
to the selection you
want to play. For
example, say “Four.”
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
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
next to the
selection you
want to play.
For example,
say “One.”
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen.
Say the number
next to the
selection you
want to play.
For example,
say “Four.”
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
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P A N D O R A
®
Play and operate Pandora from your iPhone
®
through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
Standard data rates apply.
P l a y i n g P a n d o r a
3. From the audio screen, select
items such as Station List,
Like/Dislike, and Pause/Resume.*
1. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your iPhone
dock connector.
2. Open Pandora from your phone.
Press HDD/AUX until Pandora
appears and streaming begins.
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
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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.
Notes:
• If the Pandora app is not selected on your phone, iPod music is played.
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for
Pandora to be launched.
• If you shut down the Pandora app, you must reopen it on your phone to
resume play.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be
streaming through Bluetooth
®
Audio. Make sure to select Pandora mode
on the audio system. If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to
reconnect the cable.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
*Menu functions not available on all phones
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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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 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 15% 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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