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INFORMATION
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Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings 
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or 
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
 How to  Change a  Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to 
make and enter selections.
1.  Press SETTINGS.
2.  Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, and  App* or 
Navi*).
3.  Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4.  Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
Setting the  Clock
Adjust the clock time in the vehicle.
 Using the SETUP Button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.  Press the SETUP button.
2.  Select Adjust Clock.
3.  Select the item to change (12/24 hour mode, 
hour, or minute).
4.  Make the necessary changes for each item.
5.  Select Set to set the time.
6.  Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
 Using the SETTINGS Button*
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the 
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using 
GPS signals.
1.  Press the SETTINGS button.
2.  Select System Settings.
3.  Select Clock.
4.  Select Clock Adjustment.
5.  Rotate the interface dial to change the hour 
value. Press the interface dial to select minutes, 
and rotate to change the value. Press the 
interface dial to exit the screen.
6.  Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped    
         
        
        
     
        
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HomeLink®  Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your 
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons 
on the ceiling.
 Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the 
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner 
Information CD or at  owners.acura.com (U.S.) or  www.myacura.ca (Canada). 
If you need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Pr ess and hold  the button  on the r emote 
and  the HomeLink button at  the same 
time.  Then,  while continuing  to hold the 
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the 
button  on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does  the LED blink  at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold  the 
HomeLink button 
again. T
raining 
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator   
 ashes  for 2 seconds, 
then  rem ains  on. HomeLink LED 
r
emains  on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold  the desir ed HomeLink 
button and  the button on the r emote 
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er 
rate  after  about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press 
the “learn” button  on the 
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage  
door  opener).
Pr ess  the pr ogrammed HomeLink 
button again;  the remote-contr olled 
device should  operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the 
pr ogrammed HomeLink button  for 2 
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold  the programmed 
HomeLink button  for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage  door opener)  work?
3
b
4
5
Position  the remote  transmitter  you 
wish  to link 1-3 inches (3-8 cm)  from 
the HomeLink button  you want  to 
pr ogram.
IndicatorHomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or 
cooled air and fan speed. Use the buttons to operate the system.
On vehicles with ODMD, climate information is displayed on the screen, but cannot 
be selected via touch. Adjust the climate settings using the buttons.
Windshield 
defroster 
button
Driver’s side 
temperature 
dialON/OFF 
button
AUTO button: 
Press, then adjust 
the temperature 
to your preferred 
setting. Rear window 
defogger/
heated mirror 
button Passenger’s side 
temperature dialFan 
speed 
buttons
A/C 
button SYNC button: 
Set 
the passenger’s 
side temperature 
to the same as 
the driver’s side.
Recirculation button: 
Recirculation mode (indicator 
on): Recirculates air from the 
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off): 
Maintains outside ventilation.
Mode 
button                                 
         
        
        
     
        
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Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to 
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the 
selected setting. 
LO: Slowly warm the seat, or to maintain continuous 
heating. 
HI: Quickly warm the seat. If left in HI, the heater 
cycles on and off. 
Return the switch to the middle position to turn off.
*if equipped
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic  Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
 USB Connection
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
USB adapter cable*
1.  Open the front pocket. Unclip the USB adapter 
cable.
2.  Install the flash drive or cable connector to the 
USB adapter cable.
USB port*
1.  Open the center console. Open the USB port 
cover.
2.  Connect the device to the USB port.
 HDMI Port*
Connect an HDMI cable.
1.  Open the center console. Open the HDMI port 
cover.
2.  Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
 Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.  Open the center console. Open the AUX cover.
2.  Connect the device to the input jack. Use the 
device to control the audio.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with 
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should 
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.  
         
        
        
     
        
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 Adjusting the  Sound
Adjust various sound settings using these two methods.
Using the SETUP button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.  Press the SETUP button.
2.  Select Sound Settings.
3.  Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the 
desired level.
4.  Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
Using the SETTINGS button*
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.  Press the SETTINGS button.
2.  Select Audio Settings.
3.  Select Sound.
4.  Select the item you want to adjust, and rotate to 
change it.
5.  Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
 Accessory Power Socket
Open the center console. Open the socket cover to 
use it when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat 
the power socket.
NOTICE
  Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio 
modes.
VOL buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders. 
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the 
next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next 
or previous folder (CD/USB). 
Pandora®/Aha™
Press (+) for the next song. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous 
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Color Information Display
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with one display
Selector knob: Rotate 
to scroll through 
options, and press to 
enter a selection.
DISPLAY button: 
Choose the audio, 
wallpaper, or blank 
display mode.
SETUP button: 
Select various audio 
mode options, 
sound settings, and 
clock adjustment.
BACK button: Go back 
to the previous display.
 button: Change 
screen brightness. Use 
the selector knob to 
make adjustments.
Power/volume knob: 
Press the turn the 
audio system on or 
off. Rotate to adjust 
volume.
Color information display
FM display
FM/AM buttons: 
Select a band. Preset 
buttons (1-6): 
Press and hold a preset 
button to store the 
current station. Press a 
preset button to select 
a previously stored 
station. 
SKIP bar: Search the 
selected band for a 
station with a strong 
signal.
A.SEL (auto select) 
button: Press to scan 
bands and store the 
strongest stations in 
each preset. Press again 
to turn off scan and 
restore your original 
presets.
FOLDER bar: Display 
and select an RDS 
category.
SCAN button: Press to 
hear a 10-second sample 
of each strong station on 
the selected band. Press 
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press 
and rotate to tune radio 
frequency.
SETUP button: Choose 
RDS options to display 
station text if available.                               
         
        
        
     
        
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Compact Disc (CD) or  USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The 
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with one display
iPod®
Connect your device using the USB adapter cable (see page 47).
Models with one display
 Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.  From the audio screen, press the selector knob 
to enter the iPod menu.
2.  Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3.  Select the song you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types 
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit. 
NOTICE
CD display
CD  eject button CD slot
CD button: Play 
a CD.
SKIP bar:  Change 
tracks, or rewind or 
fast forward within 
a track.
SETUP button: 
Choose various 
play modes, such as 
repeat and random.
FOLDER bar: Skip 
to the next folder or 
the beginning of the 
previous folder.
SCAN button: 
Press to 
hear a 10-second sample 
of each song. Press again 
to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Rotate to 
change tracks. Press and 
rotate to display folders.
AUX button: 
Play a USB drive.
 Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the CD or USB drive.
1.  Press the selector knob to enter the folder menu.
2.  Select a folder or file.
3.  Select the song you want to play.
iPod display
SKIP bar:  Change 
tracks, or rewind or fast 
forward within a track.
SETUP button: 
Choose various play 
modes, such as repeat, 
random, and shuffle. AUX button:  Play iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to 
change tracks. Press to 
display the iPod search 
menu, and rotate and 
press to select items.                                           
         
        
        
     
        
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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 66). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink 
(U.S.) or  www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard 
data rates may apply.
Models with one display
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all 
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.  Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so. State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit 
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatiblilty. Standard data rates 
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
When the vehicle is stopped, connect the iPhone to the USB adapter cable (see 
page 47). A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access 
for Pandora to be launched.
Bluetooth® Audio display
SKIP bar: Press to 
change files.
Selector knob: Display 
the device name. Rotate 
to change files. AUX button: 
Play 
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause 
or resume audio.
Pandora display
FOLDER bar: Go to the 
next or previous station.
SKIP bar: Go to the 
next song.
SETUP button: 
Choose various 
play modes, such as 
repeat and random. AUX button:  Play 
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter 
the Pandora menu. 
Select items such as 
like, dislike, station list, 
and bookmarks.                                    
         
        
        
     
        
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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