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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.■Panic Mode
Panic
Button

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 36
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.■Folding Down the Second Row Seat
1Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 52
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.
Lever

uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
170Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third row seat to make room
for cargo.■To fold down the seat
1.Pull the handle on the seat-back fully.
uThe head restraint tilt downward.
2.Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the handle.■To return the seat to the original position
1.Pull the seat-back up with the handle pulled.
2.Push the head restraint up to its original position.■Folding Down the Third Row Seat
1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Handle
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back into place before driving.

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
180Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hooks
1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items.
■Tie-down Anchors
Anchor
Anchor

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■Reactivating the audio system
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
uYou will be requested to enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, Enter PIN appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.If the first two steps do not work, you can enter the audio security code using the
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM. If you enter an incorrect digit, continue to the
last digit, then try again. If you do not enter code correctly after 10 tries, leave the
system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number, but not the security code, in this owner’s
manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com.U.S. models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod® (5th generation)
iPod classic® 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)iPod classic® 120GB (launch in 2008)iPod classic® 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano® (1st to 6th generation) launch in 2010iPod touch® (1st to 4th generation) launch in 2010iPhone® 3G/iPhone® 3GS/iPhone® 4/iPhone® 4S
■USB Flash Drives
1iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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uuCustomized Featuresu
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Features


Default

Fixed GuidelineDynamic Guideline


Default
Sound
Source Select Popup
Cover Art
*1
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device
*1
Bluetooth Device List
*1
Audio
Settings

Maintenance Reset
Maintenance Info.

Power Tailgate Keyless Open ModePower Tailgate Open by Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate
Setup

Camera
Settings
Preferred IDS Mode
IDS Setup

Key And Remote Unlock ModeKeyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock TimerAuto Door LockAuto Door Unlock


Door
Setup
*1: May change depending on your currently selected source.

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uuCustomized Featuresu
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.2To change the pairing code setting P. 276
Random/Fixed
*1
Voice
Recog
Voice Prompt
Turns the voice prompt on and off.
Beginner
*1/Expert
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
Clock
Changes the clock display type.
Analog/Digital
*1/
Small Digital/Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an imported wallpaper (default
wallpapers can be deleted).2Wallpaper Setup P. 213
Blank/Galaxy
*1/
Metallic
Clock Adjustment
Adjust Clock.2Clock P. 114
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Clock Format
Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.
12H
*1/24H