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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be prog rammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to pr event potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
• Press and hold the tw o outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red Indicator

uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
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Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1.
Press and hold the de sired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.
2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.Standard transmitterIndicator blinks rapidly for
2 secs, then remains on for
about 23 secs.Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any proble ms, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
4.
a.3.
2.
5.a.
b.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink
after 10 secs?
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and hold 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 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs, then remains on.HomeLink LED is on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel a
command.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/h andsfreelink, or call
(888) 528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call (888)
528-7876.
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the button before giving a
command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say “Call 123-456-
7890” at once.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the re mote audio controls.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
(HFL Talk) Button
Microphone
(HFL Back) Button
Audio Remote
VOL (Volume)
Buttons

uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
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Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
• Each time you press the button, the vehicl e speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicl e speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wh eel when adjusting the
speed with the accelera tor and brake pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has b een canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the
RES/ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at
least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
Button

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uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
• Each time you press the button, the vehicl e speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicl e speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1 To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
If a vehicle ahead is going at a speed slower than your
increased set speed, ACC may not accelerate your
vehicle. This is to maintain the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wh eel when adjusting the
speed with the accelera tor and brake pedals.
To increase speed
To decrease speed

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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver and remo ve the cover of the
shift lock release slot.
u Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver into
the slot and remove it as shown in the
image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing on the key, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
N.
u The lock is now rel eased. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Slot
Cover
Models without keyless access remote
Models with keyless access remote
All models
Release
ButtonShift Lock
Release Slot

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Index
H
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 292
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 317
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 197
Help Features........................................... 198
HFL Buttons ............................................. 197
HFL Menus .............................................. 199
Information Display.................................. 198
Making a Call .......................................... 203
Muting a Call........................................... 204
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Phonebook .............................................. 205
Receiving a Call ....................................... 204
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ......................... 204
Transferring a Call ................................... 204
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 145
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 291
Automatic Operation ............................... 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 133
Operating ................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ............................ 160, 161, 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 197
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 75
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 195
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 351
Engine and Transmission ......................... 351
Vehicle Identification .... ........................... 351
Ignition Switch ......................................... 127
Illumination Control ................................. 136
Button..................................................... 136
Immobilizer System .................................. 120
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
Active Damper System............................... 73
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 78, 235
Charging System .......... ..................... 69, 334
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 233
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 232
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 26, 73
ECPS (Electric Controlled Power Steering) System ............................................ 73, 336
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High-Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ......... .......................... 76
Keyless Access System ............................... 77
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 334
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 74, 248, 250
Maintenance Minder ............................... 273
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 335
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 336
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 28, 71 Security System Alarm............................... 76
SH-AWD
®......................................... 77, 245
Shift Position............................................. 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 48, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 46, 72
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...... 72, 243
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 244
Information .............................................. 349
Information Buttons .................................. 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 92
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 136
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 252
Interior Lights ........................................... 151
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 141
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 323
Jump Starting ........................................... 329
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 105
Keyless Access System .............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 107