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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible 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 2010
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s/iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s
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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 Features u
Features
■Customization flowPress the SETTINGS button.


Voice Prompt

BrightnessContrastBlack Level



Bluetooth StatusBluetooth Device ListEdit pairing code

Default
Display
System
Settings
Bluetooth
Voice
Recognition
Sync Display Brightness
Factory Data Reset

Background ColorHeader Clock Display
Clock
Clock AdjustmentClock Format
Clock


Language
Display Operation Restriction Tips
*
Others

Wallpaper
Clock/Wallpaper Type
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Meter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. English
*1/
Français /
Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A. When Refueled
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B. When Refueled
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset
*1
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*
Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop display comes
on. On
/Off
*1
Turn by Turn Display
*
Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes
on during the route guidance. On
*1/
Off
Driving
Position
Setup Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.
On*1/
Off
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Turns the auto seatbelt tension setting for the
seat belt e-pretensioner on and off. On
*1/
Off
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsVehicle
SettingsKeyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Beep
Volume Changes the beep volume.
High
*1/Low
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors. On*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*
Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On
*1/Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds
*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds*1/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid
*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from P/
Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens*1/
All Doors
When Shifted to
Park /All Doors When
Ignition Switched
Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in
key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door. 90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
IDS
Setup
Preferred IDS Mode Changes the IDS mode setting for when you set
the power mode to ON. Last Used
*1/
Econ /
Normal /Sport

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®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
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the multi-information display.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
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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/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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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, a
phonebook name, or a number. 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.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE

Button

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Compass
*
When you set the power mode to ON, the compass self-calibrates, and the compass
display appears.Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Calibration, then press
.
4. When the display changes to Calibration
Start, press .
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
u The compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1 Compass
*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode and return to the previous
screen.
* Not available on all models

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uuCompass
*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then
press .
u The display shows the current zone
number the system is set to.
4. To change the zone, rotate to select the
zone number of your area (See Zone Map),
then press .
2
3
4 5678910
111213
14
15
Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11
1 Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magnetic north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to no rmal after the calibration
is completed.