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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

The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions

on some of its technology and convenience features. This

guide covers the RDX with Technology Package.

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.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28AcuraLink® Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Bluetooth® Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32iPod® or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Song By VoiceTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20AcuraLink Real-Time TrafficTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O ND I S P L A Y p. 6

V O I C ER E C O G N I T I O N p. 14

NAV I G A T I O N p.20

A U D I O p. 31

BLUETOOTH ®H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.24


K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E MOperate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitterwithin operating range.

Press the door lock button oneither front door handle whenthe vehicle is off.

Grab either one of the front doorhandles 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 buttonunder the tailgate handle whenall doors are unlocked. Thevehicle can be on or off.

See page 13 for more informationon 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 the ENGINESTART/STOP button.

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

Shift to Park, then press theENGINE START/STOP button.

T u r n i n g t h e E n g i n e O f f

Press the ENGINE START/STOPbutton once (without pressingthe brake pedal).

Use audio, power sockets, etc.,without turning the engine on.

A c c e s s o r y 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

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

Charging system

Low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

AWD*(All-Wheel Drive)

VSA®

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

Malfunction lamp(check engine light)

TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(next to screen)

SIDE AIRBAG off

VSA off

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperlycoded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards onCRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on High beams onC o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r sAction is needed by driver.

Parking brake on:Release

Seat belt reminder:Fasten seat belt(s)

Door/tailgate open indicator: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.

Brake system

Keyless Access System EPS(electric power steering)

*if equipped


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

Customizesettings

Oil life

Tire pressuremonitor

Averagespeed A

Instant fueleconomy A

Range

Elapsedtime A

When you start the engine, the MIDshows the last active lower display fromthe previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the differentdisplays:• Press either Info button (▲/▼)

for the main displays.• Press SEL/RESET for the lower

displays.

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SEL/RESETbutton

Infobuttons


Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling theinner 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 mAlerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure. Toggleto 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 DOORUNLOCK.

3. Select the option you want.

Program various vehicle settings using the MID. One example is shown below. Seeyour Owner’s Manual for other customizable settings.

SEL/RESETbutton

Infobuttons

Press either Info button (▲/▼)on the steering wheel to toggleto the Customize Settingsdisplay, then press SEL/RESET toactivate 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 o1. Visually inspect the tires for

damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge(or check the MID) to checkwhich tire(s) have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,to the recommended pressureslisted on the label on thedriver’s doorjamb.

Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P). You canchange this to a different setting.

4. The setting is displayed, andthe display returns to theAUTO 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.


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H o w I t W o r k s

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

1. Turn the vehicle on. Shift intoPark (P).

3. Press SET. You will hear abeep.

2. Adjust your preferred seat andoutside mirror settings.

4. Press the memory buttoncorresponding to the remote(1 or 2) you are using. You willhear two beeps.

Note: Each group of settings is activated by the corresponding remotetransmitter (1 or 2) when it is used to unlock the doors. When activated, eachitem begins to adjust when you open the driver’s door to enter the vehicle.

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 improveyour view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to itsoriginal position.

• To tilt the driver’s doormirror, push the mirrorselector switch to the left(L) position when inReverse.

• To tilt the passenger’sdoor mirror, push themirror selector switch tothe right (R) positionwhen in Reverse.

• To turn the feature off,push the switch to themiddle position.

M U L T I - V I E W R E A R C A M E R AFor added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help younavigate 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 forabout 3 seconds. If the guidelines are turned off, they remainoff until turned on again.

T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e sO n o r O f f

S w i t c h i n g V i e w sThere 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-timeimage of the area behind your vehicle is shownin the navigation display.

• Yellow parking guide lines also appear to helpyou judge distance.

• The rearview display turns off when you shift outof Reverse.

Normal Top down

Wide

Store up to two driver’s seat and mirror positions into memory, which are activated bythe corresponding remote transmitters.


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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 safety and convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn onwhen you activate the windshield wipers.

• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTOposition.

• Turn on your windshield wipers. Theheadlights also turn on.

• When you turn off the windshield wipers, theheadlights turn off shortly after.

• Lightly push the turnsignal lever up or downfor a three-blinksequence.

• For a continuous signal,push the lever up ordown until it locks intoplace.

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

P O W E R T A I L G A T E

Op e n i n g t h e P owe r T a i l g a t e f r om I n s i d e t h e V e h i c l eUse multiple methods to operate the power tailgate.

Open i ng t he Power Ta i l g a te Us i ng t he Remote Transm i t ter

In ANYTIME mode: Press andhold the tailgate button forabout one second to unlockand open the tailgate.

In WHEN UNLOCKED mode:Press the unlock button twiceto unlock all doors and thetailgate. Then press and holdthe tailgate button for aboutone second.

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

Make sure the power tailgate keyless open mode is set to your preference usingthe MID. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions, or see page 8 for an exampleof how to change a setting.

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

• Press and hold the tailgatebutton until a beep sounds.The tailgate begins to open.

• To close the tailgate, pressthe button again at any time.


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 voice commands fornavigation, hands-free calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.

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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. 24

A C U R A L I N K p. 30

AUD I O p. 19

C L I M A T E p. 19

N A V I G A T I O N p. 20

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

highlighted in blue.• 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.• 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.” See your Navigation Manual for a complete list.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incomingcall, or go directly to the Phone screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or decline acall.

Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,AcuraLink, audio, or climate controlcommands.

Back button: Cancel a command andreturn to the previous screen.

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Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceilingmicrophone.To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable orgrayed 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.


Say a command like “Displayrestaurant” to see restauranticons appear on the map.

L o c a t e P o i n t s o f I n t e r e s t

Say a command like “Display gasstations” to see gas station iconsappear on the map.

After a destination is entered, say“How far to the destination?” tohear the remaining distance.

G e t N a v i g a t i o n R o u t e I n f o r m a t i o n

Say “Display entire route” to seethe routing method the systemmapped for your destination.



Say a command like “Radio 97.1FM” to select that station.

M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s

Say a command like “DISC playtrack 1” to hear that song on acurrently inserted CD.

Say a command like “Airconditioner on” to adjust theclimate setting.

A d j u s t t h e V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e S e t t i n g

Say a command like “Fan speed4” to adjust the fan speed.

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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 ( c o n t i n u e d )

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 anyscreen)• Dial by voice tag• Dial by number

• Display weather• Display weather

icons

• Display weatherwarning icons

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

• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)

• Voice command help (from the INFOscreen - 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 mm 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 conditioneron/off

• Rear defrost on/off• Climate control

recirculate/freshair

• Fan speedup/down

• Temperature #degrees (# = 57–87)

• Temperature maxhot/cold

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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 NReal-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your currentlocation and help guide you to a desired destination.


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 dFind a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.


1. From the map screen, say“Find nearest ATM.”

2. A list of the nearest ATMs inyour area is displayed byshortest distance todestination.

3. Say the number next to thedestination 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 yourNavigation 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 thestreet name on the nextscreen. Do not include thedirection (N, S, E, W) or type(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

3. A list of street names appears.Say the number next to thestreet you want.

4. Say the entire street addressnumber. For example, “1-2-3-4.”If necessary, say “OK” toproceed.

5. If the street address is in morethan one city, a list of citynames appears. Say thenumber next to the city youwant to select.

6. The system displays theCalculate route to screen.Say “OK” to set the route.

NOTE: It is recommended that you enter your destination before drivingor when the vehicle is stopped.

Direction of destination

Calculated route

Distance to go

Time to go

Current vehiclelocation


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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 info, including traffic speed, incidents, andconstruction 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 nSay “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and icons.

Note: Traffic flow and incidenticons are only displayed onmap scales of 5 miles (8 km)or less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic Incident

Incident Icons

Congestion

Construction

Roadclosed

Weather

1. Say “Display traffic incidents” toview a list of incidents on your route.

3. Say “Avoid.”

4. Say “Reroute” to set the newroute.

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 incidentswhen a destination is set.

TrafficFlowdata

Incidenticon

2. Say the number of theincident 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 TM*


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

PartlyCloudy

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts inmajor metro areas.

W e a t h e r F o r e c a s tSay “Weather forecast” to view a1-day or 3-day forecast of yourcurrent position or city vicinity.

R a d a r I m a g e M a pSay “Radar map” to view color-coded rain or snow systems.

Wea t h e r War n i n g L i s tSay “Warning list sorted by distance”to view a list of all U.S. weatherwarnings by distance.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a pSay “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 nSay “Display information,” then “Weather info” for the following options:

Note: Weather icons areavailable on all map scales.

Free-flow traffic


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BLUETOOTH ® H A N D S F R E E L I N K®Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is Bluetooth-compatible.To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed outwhile 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, orgo 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 andreturn to the previous screen.


P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n eUse this pairing method if no phone has ever been paired to the system. Youcan only pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped.

Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to thesystem, or when you want to pair an additional phone.

1. Press the Pick-Up button toaccess the Cellular Phonescreen. A prompt appears.Say “Yes.”

2. Make sure your phone is indiscovery mode, and say“OK.”

If your phone does not appear:Say “Phone Not Found” andsearch for HandsFreeLink fromyour phone. Connect to HFL.

3. HFL searches for yourphone. Say the numbernext to the phone when itappears on the list.

4. HFL gives you a four-digit code.Enter it on your phone whenprompted. Say “OK” to complete.

If your phone does not appear:Say “Phone Not Found” andsearch for HandsFreeLink fromyour phone. Connect to HFL.

7. HFL gives you a four-digitcode. Enter it on your phonewhen prompted. Say “OK”to complete.

5. Make sure your phone is indiscovery mode, and say “OK.”

2. Say “Phone setup.”

3. Say “Connection.”

4. Say “Add New Phone.”

If a prompt appears asking toconnect to a phone, say“No.”

6. HFL searches for your phone. Saythe number next to the phonewhen it appears on the list.

1. Press the Pick-Up button toaccess the Cellular Phonescreen.


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M a k i n g a C a l l


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


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 *


2. Say “Dial.”

3. Say the entire phonenumber.

4. Say “Dial” to begin thecall.

2. Say “Phonebook.”

3. Say “Up” or “Down” to findthe name you want to call.

4. Say the number next to theentry to begin the call.

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

Note: See your Navigation Manual for instructions on storing speed dialentries and voice tags.

2. Say the number next to one ofthe first three entries (forexample, “One”). For thecomplete list of speed dialentries, say “More speed dial.”

3. The call is connected andheard through the speakers.

If an entry has a stored voicetag, say “Dial by voice tag,”followed by the voice tagname and “Dial” from anyscreen.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l lWhen you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see thefollowing pop-up message:

Press the Hang-Up button toend or decline the call.

Press the Pick-Up button toaccept the call.




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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N GReceive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone using Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink®. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to see if this feature iscompatible on your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limitedwhile 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 thenavigation screen when youreceive a text message.


2. Say “Read” to open themessage. The message isdisplayed, and the systemreads 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 goto the Cellular Phone menu.

2. Say “Text Message.” The 20most recent text messagesfrom your phone are displayed.


3. Say the number next to themessage you want. Themessage is displayed, andthe 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 ofthe six available reply messages.

4. A notification appears afterthe message is sent.


3. Say “Send” to send themessage.

C a l l i n g t h e S e n d e r

1. With the message open, say“Call.”


2. HFL begins dialing thenumber.


A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E SAcura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safetyinformation, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.

V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s1. When you receive a new

message, an envelope iconappears on the map screen.

2. Say “Messages,” and a list ofmessages appears.

1. Using the Interface Dial,open a maintenance ordiagnostic message.

3. The system searches for the nextavailable appointment at your dealer.Select “Confirm Appointment” if youare satisfied with the date.

2. Select “ScheduleDealer Appt.” 4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.

3. Say the number of themessage 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 tTo use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), andmake sure your Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired and correctly set up(see page 24).

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BLUETOOTH ® A U D I OPlay audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

1. Make sure your phone is on andpaired to Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink® (see page 24).

2. Press HDD/AUX until BluetoothAudio appears.

3. From your phone, open the desiredaudio player or app and beginplayback. Sound is redirected to theaudio system.

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

4. Press (�) or (�) on the audiocontrol panel or (+) or (-) on thesteering wheel to change tracks.

Notes:• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for

playback.• The play/pause function and remote audio controls may not be

supported on all phones.

Note: If you are not satisfied with theavailable date, use the Call option tocall 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 ORecord CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recordedonce a CD is inserted into the disc slot.

P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s1. Press HDD/AUX until HDD appears.

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2. The first song of the lastrecorded album plays. Tochange tracks, rotate theinterface dial or press the SKIP(�) or (�) buttons.

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 ENTERto begin playing.

i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h D r i v ePlay audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’saudio 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 F i l e s1. Open the front console, and pull

out the USB adapter cable.

Connect the cable to your iPoddock connector or flash drive.

2. Press HDD/AUX until iPod or USBappears.

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 theinterface dial up to select MUSICSEARCH.

3. Press (�) or (�) on the audiocontrol panel or (+) or (-) on thesteering wheel to change tracks.


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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



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

The systemprovides voicefeedback and listspossible matches.

The systemplays theselection andreturns to theSearch Modescreen.

Say “iPodsearch” or “HDDsearch.”

Say “Play” andone of theoptions on theSearch Modescreen. Forexample, say“Play Artist XYZ.”

Say the numbernext to theselection youwant to play. Forexample, say“Four.”

if exactmatchfound

if exactmatchnot found

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

The systemprovides voicefeedback andlists possiblematches.

A list of tracksfrom theselected artistdisplays.

Say “iPod search” or“HDD search.”

Say “List” and oneof the options onthe Search Modescreen. Forexample, say “ListArtist XYZ.”

Say the numbernext to theselection youwant to play.For example,say “One.”

The systemplays theselection andreturns to theSearch Modescreen.

Say thenumbernext to theselectionyou wantto play. Forexample,say “Four.”

if exactmatchfound

if exactmatchnot found


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P A N D O R A ®Play and operate Pandora internet radio from your iPhone® through your vehicle’saudio system. Standard data rates apply.

P l a y i n g P a n d o r a

3. From the audio screen, selectitems such as Station List,Like/Dislike, and Pause/Resume.*

1. Open the front console, and pullout the USB adapter cable.

Connect the cable to youriPhone dock connector.

2. Open Pandora from your phone.Press HDD/AUX until Pandoraappears 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, whilecontinuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the buttonon the remote every 2 seconds.Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?

Press and hold the HomeLink button again.

Trainingcomplete

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 theHomeLink button you want to program.

1

Press and hold the desiredHomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter.Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at afaster rate after about 10 seconds?

2

aThe remote has a rolling code.Press the “learn” button on the remote-controlled device (e.g., garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLinkbutton again; the remote-controlled device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press andhold the programmed HomeLinkbutton for 2 seconds.

a

Press and hold the programmedHomeLink button for about asecond.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 yourhome, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manualincluded 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.• 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 modeon the audio system.

*Menu functions not available on all phonesiPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.


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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E RYour vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add tothe protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types ofcollisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young childrenare properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infantseat in the front passenger’s seat, as the force of a deploying airbag can seriouslyinjure an infant.

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R E G I S T E R A T M Y A C U R A . C O MMy Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore featuresand technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtainand update maintenance and service records, manage your financial servicesaccount, and access other useful information.

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

additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT candeteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission controlsystem. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use ofgasoline containing MMT may not be covered under warranty.

• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointlyestablished by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’sadvanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify theirgasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retaillocation. This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergentadditives and be free of metallic additives. This helps avoid build-up of depositsin your engine and emission control system. Because the level of detergencyand harmful metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market,Acura endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available tohelp maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For moreinformation, visit www.toptiergas.com.

• For more important information on fuel and lubricants for your car andinformation on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visitMy Acura at www.myacura.com.


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