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SAFETY
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NAVAUDI OAUDIONAV
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) and Controls
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend
on the selected audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or
select up to six
AM, FM, or XM
stations or HDD
tracks.
More: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options.
Volume knob
Audio Source:
Change the
audio source.
Back button:
Return to the
previous display.
Audio button:
Display the
audio screen.
Menu button:
Display menu
items.
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and press
ENTER to make selections in
the upper display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
Audio buttons
SETTINGS
button: Choose
Audio Settings.
ODMD controls
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon. Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal.
Tune bar: Change
the station.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select
and hold the desired
preset number. Select
a preset station once
stored. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press
to select preset
stations in the upper
display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
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Voice Command Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
Fan speed may be temporarily reduced during voice recognition operation.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) Screens
When there is an
incoming call, select
the green Pick-Up or
red Hang-Up icon. When a number
keypad is displayed,
select numbers to
enter.When an alphabet
keyboard is
displayed, select
letters to enter.
ODMD display
Select Shortcuts (Phone tab) to
access Speed Dial and Call History.
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been
paired) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional
phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Device Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the
code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone
Synchronization, which imports your phone’s call
history and phonebook. Select On.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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Security Features
To use security features, you need your user ID and personal identification
number (PIN). Some of these features are also available with the AcuraLink
smartphone app. Visit owners.acura.com/apps to download the app.
• Stolen vehicle tracking: Searches and tracks down your vehicle position.
• Remote door lock/unlock: Remotely lock or unlock doors.
• Vehicle finder: Locate your vehicle in large areas, such as a parking lot.
• Security alarm notification: If your vehicle’s security system detects tampering,
the provider notifies you.
Operator Assistance
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for
roadside assistance.
Press LINK to connect to an operator.
LINK button
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice
commands.
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a
command or operation.
Talk button: Press to say navigation commands.
Voice Command Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
Fan speed may be temporarily reduced during voice recognition operation.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do
so.
WARNING
NAVIGATION*
Talk
button Back
button
*if equipped
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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 ASub Fuse Bo x*360 AABS/VSA Motor40 AABS/VSA FSR20 AMain Fa n*2, *330 AMain Fuse125 A
2
IG Mai n30 AF/B Mai n60 AF/B Main 260 AHeadlight Main30 AIG Main 230 AStarter Cut 140 AInjector*2, *320 ASub Fan*1
Rear Defroster40 AMain Fa n*130 ASub Fa n*2, *3
Wiper30 AHeater Motor40 A
*1: 4-cylinder model s*2: 6-cylinder models with 2W D*3: 6-cylinder models with AW D
3
Headlight Washer*2, *3(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake30 A
SH-AWD*3
4
5
6
7
8S TRLD*1, *27.5 A
9Interior Lights*1, *25 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Front Fog*(7.5 A)
13Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop*1, *210 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Headlight Low Lef t7.5 A
2Headlight Low Right7.5 A
3Headlight High Right7.5 A
4H eadlight High Left 7.5 A
*if equipped
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse label Fuse box
Circuit ProtectedAmps1A/C7.5
A2DRL7.5 A3ST Motor*(7.5 A)4
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)7Option7.5 A8MISS SO L(15 A)9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
18
19Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)24SRS10 A25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
12Wiper7.5 A13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
16Moonroo f20 A17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1: 2WD models*2: AWD models
27Parking Lights7.5 A28Lumbar Suppor t10 A29Right DRL7.5 A30Washer20 A31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power
Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A37ACCESSORY7.5 A3839Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket )20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door
Lock10 A
42Door Lock20 ARear Seat Heater*(15 A)Heated Steering Wheel*(10 A)
*2: AWD models
Circuit Protecte dAmpsA
B
CMeter*27.5 A
DB ack Up*210 AEStop*27.5 A
F Parking Lights*215 AGAudio ACC*27.5 A
Rear Seat Heater*2(15 A)AABS/VSA*27.5 A
BM ICU*27.5 AC
D
ESTRLD*27.5 A
FA udio*220 AGACM*27.5 A
Heated Steering Wheel*2(10 A)
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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and apply
the electric parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower
left corner of the dashboard.
3. Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism. Open the
hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The
hydraulic supports lift it up the rest of the way
and hold it up.




When closing the hood, lower it to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm), then press
firmly down with your hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
Do not open the hood during auto idle stop operation* (see page 83).
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
*if equipped
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Engine oil
fill cap
Engine oil
fill cap Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Radiator cap Battery
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator ..... 23
ACC indicator ........................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 62
ASSIST button ............................................ 63
Emergency Assistance ............................... 63
LINK button ................................................ 64
Messages ...................................................... 62
Operator Assistance .................................. 64
Security Features ....................................... 64
Subscription Features ................................63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ........................... 54
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic .......................... 71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................ 86
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 8
Aha Radio™ .................................................... 54
Aha Radio™ Commands ............................. 138
Airbags .............................................................. 8
About Your Airbags .................................... 10
Advanced Airbags ........................................ 8
Airbag Care .................................................. 13
Airbag System Components ..................... 12
Airbag System Indicators ......................... 10
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................... 8
Front Airbags (SRS) ...................................... 8
Passenger Airbag Off indicator ................. 11
Side Airbags ................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags .................................... 9
SRS indicator .............................................. 10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 23, 81
ASSIST button ................................................ 63
Audio Commands ......................................... 137
Audio Operation ............................................ 44
Aha Radio™ ................................................ 54
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................... 44
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................ 51
Compact Disc (CD) .................................... 49
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 47
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 52
iPod® ........................................................... 50
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
Pandora® ..................................................... 53
SiriusXM® Radio......................................... 48
Sound ........................................................... 45
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 45
USB Adapter Cable .................................... 44
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 50
Automatic Brake Hold ............................ 25, 82
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........39
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ................. 33
Auto Idle Stop ................................................ 83
Auto idle stop indicator .......................... 24, 25Auto Park Mode ..............................................
79
AUX Commands ............................................ 139
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 44
Battery .......................................................... 119
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ... 23, 93
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................... 51
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ................... 138
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ......................... 55
Call History ................................................. 60
Dialing a Number ....................................... 58
Displays and Controls ................................ 55
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Making a Call .............................................. 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .... 56
Pairing a Phone ............................................ 57
Phonebook ...................................................59
SMS Text Messaging ................................... 61
Speed Dial ............................................. 59, 60
Voice Command Tips .................................. 56
Brake Assist System ........................................ 81
Brake Hold ................................................ 25, 82
Brake system indicator ........................... 22, 23
Braking ............................................................ 81
Brightness Control .......................................... 32
BSI indicator ............................................. 23, 25
Call History ..................................................... 60
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Car Wash Mode .............................................. 80
Change a Setting ............................................ 40
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 105
Changing Fuses ............................................. 110
Charging system indicator ............................ 22
Childproof Door Locks ................................... 29
Child Safety ..................................................... 14
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Protecting Child Passengers ..................... 14
Protecting Infants ....................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ........................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children ...................... 16
Child Seat ......................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .................. 19
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 17
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 16
Client Information ........................................ 131
Climate Control Commands ....................... 136
Climate Control System ............................... 42
Clock ........................................................... 40
CMBS indicator ........................................ 23, 25
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...91
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................ 49
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................. 137Condition Indicators
....................................... 24
Contact Us ..................................................... 132
Cross Traffic Monitor ..................................... 96
Cruise Control .......................................... 25, 85
Customized Features .....................................40
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Detour ............................................................ 71
Dialing a Number ........................................... 58
Door Mirrors ................................................... 39
Doors ........................................................... 28
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Front Door Inner Handle ........................... 29
Lock Tab ........................................................ 29
Master Door Lock Switch .......................... 29
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 125
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 8
Driving ............................................................ 72
Driving Position Memory System ................ 37
ECON mode indicator ................................... 25
Electric Parking Brake ....................... 23, 24, 81
Electric Power Steering (EPS) indicator ...... 23
Electronic Gear Selector ................................ 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ... 84
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Emergency Assistance ...................................63
Emergency Engine Stop ............................... 102
Emergency Towing ........................................ 102
Engine and Fuel .................................... 129, 130
Engine Coolant
.............................................. 118
Engine Oil ....................................................... 116
Engine Oil Life ................................................ 117
Engine Start/Stop Button .............................. 76
EPS indicator .................................................... 23
Exterior Lights .......................................... 25, 32
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
FCW indicator ........................................... 23, 25
Find Nearest Place ......................................... 69
Find Place Commands .................................. 135
Flat Tire .......................................................... 105
Floor Mats ........................................................ 37
Fluids ................................................. 129, 130
FM/AM Radio ................................................... 47
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 137
Fog lights indicator ......................................... 25
Foot Brake ........................................................ 81
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection ............... 23, 88
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 131
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle ............................... 29
Front Seats ....................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................. 97
Fuse Locations .............................................. 108
Changing Fuses ......................................... 110
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes ........... 109Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .........
108
Garage Opener ................................................ 41
Gear Selector ................................................... 79
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 52
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ........... 137
Headlight Washers ........................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 33
Head Restraints .............................................. 36
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 38
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 34
High beams indicator ..................................... 25
Home Address ................................................ 68
HomeLink® ...................................................... 41
Hood .......................................................... 114
IDS button ....................................................... 84
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 24
Info Commands ............................................. 139
Installing a Child Seat .................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................ 22
Condition Indicators ................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .............................. 22
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ............ 84
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 67
Interior Lights .................................................. 32
Intermittent Wipers ...................................... 33
iPod® ........................................................... 50
iPod® Commands ........................................ 138
Jump Starting ................................................. 99
Keyless Access System ............................ 23, 28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........... 23, 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ............90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 17
LDW indicator ................................................. 23
Light Bulbs ............................................. 129, 130
Lights ..................................................... 25, 32
Brightness Control ...................................... 32
Exterior Lights ............................................. 32
Interior Lights .............................................. 32
LINK button .................................................... 64
LKAS indicator .......................................... 23, 25
Locking the Doors .......................................... 28
Lock Tab ............................................................ 29
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 22
Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................ 86
Low tire pressure indicator ............................24
Maintenance ................................................... 111
Opening the Hood .................................... 115
Safety Precautions ..................................... 111
Service Codes ............................................. 112
Under the Hood ........................................ 114
Maintenance Minder™ ................................ 112
Making a Call .................................................. 58