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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 70).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
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.
Models without navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible iPhone through the vehicle’s audio
system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
•  Connect your phone to the USB port (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
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.
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Bluetooth Audio display
CATEGORY 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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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device
to the USB port (see page 50).
Models with navigation
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™ (see page
151). Searching for Music Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play iPod music using Song By Voice™ (see page
151).
iPod is  a trademark  of Apple,  Inc.
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Scan: Scan all tracks or
the first track on each
album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or
track.Album bar: Change
the album.
Random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.
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HDD display
Album bar: Change
the album.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Play/pause
Shuffle: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Models with navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio
system. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data
rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
For iPhone:
• 
Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB (see page 50).
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
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 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.
Play/Resume
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Select an
item in the upper
display.
Audio Source:
Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Folder bar: Search
for a folder.
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Bluetooth Audio display
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon. Station bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Select an
item in the upper
display.
Play/Pause
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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models without navigation
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ®
State or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
Models with navigation
AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.)
or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) and download the
AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
•  If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
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.
Play/pause
Audio source: Select
the aha icon.
Station/track bar
Like/dislike
Favorites: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select an item in the
upper display. MENU button:
View the complete
station list.
15-second skip back30-second skip
forward
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Aha display
PHONE button: Go to
the phone screen.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display
or cancel an operation.
Selector knob: Rotate
and press to make and
enter selections.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer an
incoming call.
Hang-Up button: End a call.
Talk button: Call a number with a stored voice tag.
Back button: Go back to the previous screen.
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Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility.
Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or cancel a
command.
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only
press and release the Talk button, the standard voice
recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call  John Smith”
“Read my new  text message”
“Find  a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
•  Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not
displayed in the vehicle.
•  Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
•  To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source
to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri  and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
“Remind me  to pick up dinner”
“Set up  a meeting  today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song  XYZ” Learn about Acura’s advanced connectivity services.
AcuraLink Messages
Receive messages on vehicle features, safety and emissions recall campaigns,
maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.
Some message features require a phone connection. Visit www.acura.com/
handsfreelink (U.S.) or
www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
Viewing Messages
When you receive a new message, an icon appears on the upper right corner of
the upper screen. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press INFO.
2. Select AcuraLink Messages.
3. Select a message category.
4. Select a message.
5. Select Voice to hear the entire message details read
aloud.
Message Options
When you receive certain messages, you can call
your dealer if your phone is paired to the system,
find the nearest dealer, or schedule service
appointments. A current AcuraLink subscription
is required to set up this feature and modify your
message preferences.
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Entering a Destination
Use several methods to enter a destination.
Home Address
Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Navi Settings.
3. Select Edit Go Home.
4. Enter the address and select OK.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say “Go 
home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from the destination menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button before saying
each command.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. While on
the map screen, press MENU and use the interface dial to select Address. Follow
the prompts.
U.S. models
1. From the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2. The system prompts you to say the entire address.
For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street,  Los Angeles,  
California.”
3. The system interprets the address by state, city,
street, and address number. If necessary, you
may have to clarify similar matches.
4. Say “Set  as destination” to set the route.
Canadian models
From the map screen, say “Display Menu,” followed by “Address.” Follow the
prompts.
Place Name
Enter a place name stored in the navigation database using voice commands.
Press the Talk button before saying each command.
1. From the Voice Portal, say “Place name.”
2. Say a category. For example, “ATM/Bank.”
3. Say the name of the point of interest. For
example, “ABC Bank.”
4. The system interprets the name. If necessary,
you may have to clarify similar matches.

If there is more than one point of interest with
the name, a list of matches appears in order of
closest distance. Say the number next to the
place you want.
5. Say “Set  as destination” to set the route.
If the system does not recognize the specific name,
you can enter it manually when the vehicle is
stopped. While on the map screen, press MENU and
use the interface dial to select Place Name. Enter the
name one letter at a time, and follow the prompts.
Find Nearest Place Enter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press the
Talk button before saying each command.
1. Say “Find nearest”  and a place. For example,
“Find nearest  ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you
want to select.
4. Say “Set  as destination”  to set the route.
ODMD Shortcuts
You can add up to six destinations to the Shortcuts (Places tab) in the ODMD.
The addresses must be previously stored in the navigation system address book.
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Select Places.
3. Select No Entry to store a previously stored
address book entry, or select a stored entry to
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Shifting
Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving.
Shift Lever
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving or temporarily
driving in sequential mode.
Drive (S): Used for driving in sequential mode.
Press the release button, and use the paddle
shifters to change gears (see page 85).
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a
complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift
lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change 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 position indicator comes on. When you start traveling
at a constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the
gear position indicator goes off. You can also 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 shift mode) indicator and gear position indicator co\
me on. At
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st
gear. It does not automatically shift up, even if vehicle speed increases. You can
pull away only in 1st or 2nd gear.
When switching out of sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from S to
D. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear position
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 position is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it
easier to pull away on slippery surfaces such as snow-covered roads. To cancel
2nd gear lock mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter or move the shift lever from S to D.
Release button(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down to
a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear. Recommended shift points
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Shift up
Normal acceleratio n1st to 2n d15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h )
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th to 6th50 mph (80 km/h)

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Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
•  Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, OR
•  Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless
the shift lever is in Park (P), in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and a message appears on the multi-information display. Press
the Info button on the steering wheel to view the tire pressure monitor to see
pressure readings for each tire (see page 28).
Driving  on an extremely underinflated  tire can cause it to overheat.  An 
overheated  tire can fail. Always inflate  your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure
to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver’s
doorjamb.
The specific tire
with low pressure is
displayed.