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Unlocking/Locking the DoorsOpening the Tailgate*For Technology and Advance Packages, the rear doors also include this function.
To unlock, grab either one of
the front door handles* when
the vehicle is off.
To lock, press the door lock
button on either front door
handle* when the vehicle is off.Press the tailgate release button
under the tailgate handle when
all doors are unlocked. The
vehicle can be on or off.
See page 4 for more information
on opening the tailgate.
Engine Start/Stop Button
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEMOperate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter
within operating range.
Accessory or On Mode
Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the Engine
Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Turning the Vehicle Off
Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Note:If you press the button when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Note: If there is not enough clearance
for the tailgate to fully open, press
and hold the tailgate release button
until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it
manually.
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4Opening the Power Tailgate from Inside the VehiclePOWER TAILGATEThere are multiple ways to operate the power tailgate.Opening the Power Tailgate Using the Remote Transmitter• Press and hold the tailgate
button until a beep sounds.
The tailgate begins to open.
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To close the tailgate, press thebutton again at any time.
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. The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.
Make sure the power tailgate keyless open mode is set to your preference using
the MID. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions, or see page 8
for an example
of how to change a setting.
Two-Way Keyless System RemoteStarting the EngineStopping the EngineREMOTE ENGINE STARTStart your vehicle’s engine and adjust the interior temperature using the two-way
keyless access remote before you enter the vehicle. Available with Advance Package.*
*Also available as an accessory. See your authorized Acura dealer.
ENGINE button
LOCK button
Press and hold ENGINE. The red LED stays solid for one second.
The engine will stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes or any door is
opened without using the remote or keyless access. See your Owner’s Manual for
more conditions and information.
Operating range:
approximately 328 feet
Amber LED
Green LEDRed LED
Press LOCK, then press and hold ENGINE. The
amber LED blinks, and the green LED stays solid for
one second when the engine starts. You can repeat
this once at any time within 10 minutes of the
initial remote start for a 10-minute extension.
While remote engine start is on:
• The climate control system can warm or cool the
interior, depending on the ambient temperature.
• The security system remains on.
• Exterior lights and accessories remain off.
To start driving after you enter the vehicle, depress
the brake pedal and press ENGINE START/STOP
(see page 3).
Only use remote engine
start when the vehicle
is outdoors or in a well-
ventilated area.
If the red LED is
blinking, the remote
cannot communicate
with the vehicle or it is
out of range.
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more information.
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Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
\falfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
Tire Pressure \fonitoring System
(TP\fS) (blinks)
Collision \fitigation Braking
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AllWheel Drive (S\bAWD)*
SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS (Antilock Brake System)Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Brake system (hydraulic)
Electric Power Steering
Keyless Access System
PASSENGER AIRBAG \fFF
(next to display)
VSA \fFF
BSI* off
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and see dealer
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards onCRUISE
CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL on
CRUISE
MAINCRUISE \fAIN on
\bigh beams on
*if equipped
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release\fessage indicator:
See M\bD
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
C\fBS* off
FCW* off
Lane Keeping Assist System* onAdaptive Cruise Control* on
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Forward Collision Warning
(FCW)*
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COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM
™
(CMBS
™)
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. Visual and audible warnings depend on the
distance setting. See Forward Collision Warning on the opposite page for instructions Available with Advance Package.
CMBS Off
A beep sounds and a message
appears in the MID.
CMBS On
*Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. Available with Technology
Package.
At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in
front of you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you
with visual and audible alerts.
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.
If you do not brake in time
or take preventive action:
• BRAKE flashes in the MID
• a beep sounds continuously
Visual
warning
Audible
warning
Seat belt
retraction
Brake
application
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3
Heads-up warning
timing depends on
the CMBS distance
setting.
Short
Normal
Long
Lightly applied
Lightly appliedStrongly applied Strongly applied
*You can also change these settings using the
multi-information display (see page 8).
How It Works
3 Stages of CMBS*
Changing Settings
Turning the System Off or On
Warning timing depends on
Long, Normal, or Shortsettings.
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.* Press and hold CMBS OFF.
A beep sounds, a message appears in the
MID, and the CMBS indicator turns on.
Flashes on the MID
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
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24ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) WITH LOW SPEED FOLLOWSet 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.
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.
Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Using ACC
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 will
not engage.
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 distance.
Choosing Standard Cruise Control Mode
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 LongLongMiddleShort
If the vehicle ahead of you goes
out of range, the vehicle icon
changes to a dotted outline.If a another vehicle enters the
selected range, a vehicle icon
appears on the MID.Short
range
Normal
range
Long
range
Extra Long
Range
ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the
range selected and your set vehicle speed.
Operating ACC
Changing Vehicle Distance
Turning ACC On
Press MAIN. ACC appears in the MID.
Canceling ACC
Press MAIN or CANCEL, or tap the brake pedal.Check the MID for
ACC information.
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