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FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with ODMD
*if equipped
FM display
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar:
Find a station with
a strong signal. TAG*: Tag songs
from HD Radio and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
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): Select from
the station list or
presets in the upper
display.
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)*
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.
Models with ODMD
Power/volume
knob
More: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options. Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or select
up to six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations or
HDD tracks.
Audio Source:
Change
the audio source.
Select Edit Order to
arrange audio icons to
your preference.
ODMD controls Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
MENU button:
Display menu
items. AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button: Return
to the previous display.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display.
(icon) button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SETTINGS
button: Choose
Audio Settings.
*if equipped
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Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure or
other obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press MENU.
2. Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas if you have
an active AcuraLink® subscription (see page 78). You can also route around
congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk button before
saying each command.
1. When en route, say “Display traffic on my route.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to
avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new route.
Canceling Your Route
You can cancel your route at any time. Press the Talk button and say “Cancel
route.” You can also use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press MENU.
2. Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.
During route guidance
Next
guidance
point
Estimated
time to
destination
Distance to
destination Destination
Calculated
route
Distance
to next
maneuver
Turn-by-turn directions
Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver on the multi-information
display. Use the Info buttons on the steering wheel to bypass the display.
Upcoming
maneuver
Current route
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Smartphone Navi App*
On vehicles without navigation, you can connect an iPhone® to the system to
enable integration between the AcuraLink™ navigation app and the vehicle. This
allows you to view the app’s navigation map and routing on the upper display. Use
the interface dial and buttons to control the app when connected to the vehicle.
For more information on the AcuraLink navigation app, its features and operation,
phone compatibility, connection requirements, and downloading instructions, visit
acuralink.acura.com. Standard data rates apply.
*if equipped
Phone Setup
Follow the below steps to begin using the smartphone navi app in your vehicle.
1. From your iPhone, purchase and download the AcuraLink navigation app (visit
acuralink.acura.com).
2. Once downloaded onto your phone, launch the app. Register or log in using
your AcuraLink account.
3. The app launches on your phone.
Phone-Vehicle Connection
Follow the below steps to begin using the smartphone navi app in your vehicle.
You must purchase the necessary cables from your dealer for connection.
1. Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page
71).
2. Connect the necessary cables between your phone and the vehicle.
3. Press the APPS button. Your phone prompts you to “Allow” the connection. If
you exit the app using the phone’s home button, you are prompted to “Allow”
each time you re-enter the app.
4. The smartphone navi app launches on the upper screen in the vehicle. Use the
interface dial and other buttons as necessary to control the app.
Smartphone app display
Interface dial: Rotate
to zoom in or out of
the smartphone navi
map.
ODMD: Input text
when necessary. This is
limited during driving.
APP button: Launch
the smartphone navi
app.
MENU button:
Display navigation
app options.
SETTINGS button:
Adjust navigation app
settings.
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Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a
constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the
gear indicator goes off. Hold the (+) paddle shifter for two seconds to return to
normal drive.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode, and
the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on. Shift gears up or
down using the paddle shifter buttons. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the
vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. It will not automatically shift up,
even if vehicle speed increases.
To cancel this mode, shift to D. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M
indicator and gear indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode: If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or
driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it
easier to pull away on slippery surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
To cancel this mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter.
Recommended shift points
Shift up Acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th 52 mph (84 km/h)
6th to 7th 57 mph (92 km/h)
7th to 8th 62 mph (100 km/h)
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear.
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the
brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Brake pedal
Parking Brake Keep your vehicle from moving while parked.
To apply: Fully pull up the lever without pressing the
release button.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly, and press and
hold the release button. Lower the lever all the way
down, then release the button.
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Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition, and parked on level ground with
the parking brake set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on.
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Press the Info
buttons to scroll
to the display.
Remaining engine oil life
Maintenance service codes
Models with
full color
display Models
without full
color display
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Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Open the hood (see page 123). Remove the
dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It
should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Recommended Engine Oil
• Genuine Acura Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is
labeled with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Ambient temperatur e
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine
oil dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1. Scroll to Vehicle Settings, and select it.
2. Scroll to Maintenance Info, and select it. The oil life
reset mode is displayed.
3. Select Reset. The maintenance items disappear, and
the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine oil fill cap
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ABS indicator ............................................... 23
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 48
ACC indicator ....................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink® ................................................... 77
ASSIST button ......................................... 78
Emergency Assistance ............................ 78
LINK button ............................................. 78
Messages .................................................. 77
Operator Assistance ............................... 78
Security Features .................................... 78
Subscription Features .............................78
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ....................... 64
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ .................. 85
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ................................... 139
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ... 23, 25, 97
Aha Radio™ ................................................ 64
Aha Radio™ Commands ......................... 144
Airbags .......................................................... 8
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 8
Airbag Care ............................................... 13
Airbag System Components ................. 12
Airbag System Indicators ...................... 10
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 8
Side Airbags ................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags ................................. 9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......... 23, 95
APP button .................................................. 86
ASSIST button ............................................. 78
Audio Commands .................................... 143
Audio Operation ......................................... 47
Accessory Power Socket ....................... 48
Aha™ ....................................................... 64
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 47
Bluetooth® Audio .............................54, 62
Color Information Display ................... 50
Compact Disc ................................... 52, 59
FM/AM Radio ..................................... 51, 57
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .............. 60
HDMI Port ................................................ 47
iPod® ................................................. 53, 61
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ....................................... 56
Pandora® ........................................... 55, 63
SiriusXM® Radio..................................... 58
Sound ....................................................... 49
Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 48
USB Connection ...................................... 47
USB Flash Drive ................................ 52, 59
AUTO button .............................................. 45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .....41
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers .............. 35AUX Commands
....................................... 144
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 47
Battery ...................................................... 127
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ........... 23, 101
Bluetooth® Audio ................................ 54, 62
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ............... 144
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 65
Call History .............................................. 74
Dialing a Number .............................. 67, 72
Displays and Controls ..................... 65, 69
E-Mail ........................................................ 75
Making a Call ........................ 67, 72, 73, 74
Pairing a Phone ................................. 66, 71
Phonebook ......................................... 67, 73
Phone Commands .................................145
Siri™ Eyes Free ........................................ 76
SMS Text Messaging ........................ 68, 75
Speed Dial ............................ 67, 68, 73, 74
Talk Button Tips ....................................... 70
Brake Assist System .................................... 95
Brake system ........................................ 22, 23
Braking ........................................................ 95
Brightness Control ..................................... 33
Call History .................................................. 74
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Change a Setting ........................................ 42
Changing a Flat Tire .................................. 114
Changing Fuses ......................................... 119
Changing Wiper Blades ............................ 128
Charging system indicator ........................ 22
Checking the Battery ............................... 127
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 30
Child Safety ................................................. 14
Child Seat ..................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .............. 19
Installing a Child Seat ...................... 17, 18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ............. 17
Selecting a Child Seat ............................ 16
Client Information .................................... 137
Climate Control Commands ................... 142
Climate Control System ........................... 45
Clock ....................................................... 43
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...................... 23, 25, 102
Color Information Display ....................... 50
Compact Disc ....................................... 52, 59
Compact Disc Commands ...................... 143
Contact Us ................................................ 138
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 105
Cruise Control ...................................... 25, 96
Customized Features .................................42
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ................ 2Destination .................................................
82
Detour ....................................................... 85
Dialing a Number .................................. 67, 72
Door Mirrors ................................................ 41
Doors ................................................. 29, 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....................... 133
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes ............ 118
Driving ....................................................... 88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 97
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 101
Braking ...................................................... 95
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) .................................... 102
Cruise Control ........................................ 96
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 100
Maximum Load Limit ............................ 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .................... 104
Power Mode ............................................. 92
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor ................... 105
Refueling ................................................ 106
Remote Engine Start .............................. 91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..... 99
Shifting .................................................... 93
Driving Position Memory System ........... 40
Electric Power Steering indicator .............23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)........... 93
E-Mail ........................................................ 75
Emergency Assistance ................................78
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 110
Emergency Towing ....................................
110
Engine and Fuel ......................................... 136
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .......... 117
Engine Coolant .......................................... 126
Engine Oil ................................................... 124
Engine Start/Stop Button .......................... 92
Exterior Lights ...................................... 25, 33
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 83
Find Place Commands .............................. 141
Flat Tire ...................................................... 114
Floor Mats ................................................... 39
Fluids ...................................................... 136
FM/AM Radio ......................................... 51, 57
FM/AM Radio Commands ...................... 143
Fog lights indicator ..................................... 25
Foot Brake .................................................... 95
Frequently Asked Questions ................... 137
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle .......................... 30
Front Seats .................................................. 36
Fuel Information ...................................... 106
Fuse Locations ........................................... 117
Garage Opener ........................................... 44
Hang-Up button .................................. 65, 69
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 60Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands .......
145
HDMI Port .................................................... 47
Headlight-Wiper Integration .................... 35
Head Restraints .......................................... 38
HFL ....................................................... 65
High beams indicator ................................. 25
Home Address ............................................ 82
HomeLink® ................................................. 44
Hood ...................................................... 123
Immobilizer indicator ................................. 24
Info buttons ................................................ 26
Info Commands ......................................... 145
Instrument Panel ........................................ 22
Condition Indicators ............................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .......................... 22
On/Off Indicators ................................... 25
Interface Dial Feedback ............................. 81
Interior Fuse Box ....................................... 118
Interior Lights ............................................. 33
Intermittent Wipers ................................... 35
iPod® ................................................. 53, 61
iPod® Commands .................................... 144
Jump Starting ........................................... 108
Keyless Access System ........................ 23, 29
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........................................ 23, 25, 100
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 17
Light Bulbs .................................................. 136
Lights ................................................. 25, 33
LINK button ................................................. 78
Locking the Doors ....................................... 29
Lock Tab ....................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator ....................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ......................... 22
Low tire pressure indicator ........................24
Maintenance .............................................. 120
Maintenance Minder ............................ 121
Opening the Hood ................................ 123
Safety Precautions ................................ 120
Service Codes ......................................... 122
Under the Hood .................................... 123
Making a Call ............................ 67, 72, 73, 74
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................... 22
Map Display Commands ........................ 140
Map Legend ................................................. 84
Map Lights ................................................... 34
Master Door Lock Switch ......................... 30
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 89
Mirrors ........................................................ 41
Moonroof ..................................................... 32
Multi-Information Display ....................... 26
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................ 104
Navigation ................................................... 79
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ .............. 85