145Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the RDS Information, Sound Settings,
Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust
Clock.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness. The brightness
can be set differently for the day time and
night time.
Pressing the button switches the modes
between daytime and night time.
Adjust the brightness using .
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the MODE,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 149
Setup Menu Items
2RDS Information P. 152
2Sound Settings P. 150
2Play Mode P. 157, 160, 165
2Resume/Pause P. 167
2Adjust Clock P. 92
BACK Button
SETUP ButtonSelector Knob
Button
Menu Display
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllow you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1
*XM2
*CD AUX
VOL (Volume) Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
•When listening to the radio
Press
(+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD, USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+: Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder.
•When listening to Pandora®
*
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)
VOL ButtonMODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
152Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■RDS Information
1.Press the SETUP button and rotate to
select RDS Information.
2.Each time you press , the RDS
Information switches between on and off.■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY
bar to display and select an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.■Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Category
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 149
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed 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 with 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 prevent 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 two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, 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 reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red Indicator
* Not available on all models
uuHomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*uTraining HomeLink
178Features
■Training a Button
1Training 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:
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 problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515.1.
Press and hold the desired 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 transmitter
Indicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs.Rolling code transmitter
1.
Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3-8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.
2.3.
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?
a.
4.
5.
a.b.
Training
CompletePress and hold the
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled
device should operate.
The remote has a rolling 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.
Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Training Complete
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.
Dose the LED blink within 20 secs?
HomeLink LED
is on.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how to
operate the 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
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® 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/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
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 when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Microphone Pick-up
Button
Selector
KnobPHONE
Button
Hang-up Button
Volume up
Volume
down
Back ButtonTalk Button
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
3.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.All models
1Starting the Engine
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
access remote is weak.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 312
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 248Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 249Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 250
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 251
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 256Opening the Hood ........................... 258
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 259
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 261
Oil Check ......................................... 262
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 264
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 265Engine Coolant ................................ 268
Transmission Fluid ............................ 270
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 272
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 273
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 274Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades.......................................... 284Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 286Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 287Tire Labeling .................................... 287DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 289
Wear Indicators ............................... 291
Tire Service Life ................................ 291
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 292
Tire Rotation .................................... 293
Winter Tires ..................................... 294
Battery............................................... 295
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 296Climate Control System Maintenance
.... 297
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 298
Exterior Care.................................... 300