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Playing SiriusXM® RadioAudio Screen Control
Audio
HMENU button (in SiriusXM® mode)  Advanced  Traffic & Weather Now
You can receive the SiriusXM
® traffic and weather information. The information
displays on the audio/in formation screen and On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM.
Select an option.
The following options are available:
• Back : Returns to previous channel.
• Play/Pause: Pauses or plays a storing broadcast.
• Go to Live : Returns to real-time broadcast.
• Skip Down : Skips to the previously stored channel.
• Skip Up: Skips to the next channel.
• 15sec Back : Select to skip back 15 seconds in the current broadcast. Select and
hold to fast-rewind the current broadcast.
• 15sec Skip : Select to skip forward 15 seconds in the current broadcast. Select and
hold to fast-forward the current broadcast.
■ Traffic and Weather Information1 Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function at
SiriusXM
® mode only.
When you listen to the traffic and weather
information service, set up the applicable city
using Traffic & Weather Now Setup .
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Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks
of SiriusXM
® Radio, Inc.
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Playing SiriusXM® RadioSiriusXM® Radio Service
Audio
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1.You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM until channel 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card numbe r ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM
® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM
® mode by pressing the SOURCE button repeatedly or
operating the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is ac tivated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Loading:
SiriusXM
® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel unsubscribed:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Channel unavailable:
No such channel exists.
Check antenna, Antenna disc onnected, Antenna shorted:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM
® Radio:
SiriusXM® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca, or 1-877-
438-9677
■ Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
The SiriusXM
® satellites are in orbit over the
equator; therefore, objec ts south of the vehicle
may cause satellite re ception interruptions.
Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by
tall buildings and mount ains the farther north
you travel from the equator.
You may experience re ception problems under
the following circumstances:
• In a location with an obstruction to the south
of your vehicle.
• In tunnels
• On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
• Large items carrie d on the roof rack

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Playing Internet RadioAhaTM Radio Menu
Audio
AhaTM Radio Menu
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
Press MENU button to display the
menu items.
Select c or x to skip contents.
Select to resume or play a
song.
Select an icon to evaluate a song.
Select More to display the menu
item.
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2 Changing the Screen Settings
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Interface Dial1 AhaTM Radio Menu
Aha
TM by Harman is a cloud-based service that
organizes your favorite web content into live
radio stations. You can access podcasts, internet
radio, location-based se rvices, and audio updates
from social media sites.
You can control Aha
TM Radio using voice
commands.
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Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the audio/information screen.
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TM Radio P. 340
The menu items vary depending on the station
you selected.
To use this service in your vehicle, the AcuraLink
®
app must be installed on your phone. Visit
www.myacura.ca for more information.
You must have a previously set up Aha account
prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit
acura.ca/owners/acuralink/streams for more
information.
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Text/E-mail MessageRoadside Assistance*
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Roadside Assistance*
HMENU button (on Phone screen)  Roadside Assistance
Provides a nationwide service for unexpected incidents. You can call for assistance
using a phone paired and connected to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®.
Rotate i to select a phone number.
Press u.
Dialing starts automatically.
1Roadside Assistance*
If you are subscribed to a paid AcuraLink
®
package, you can call the roadside assistance
using the LINK button instead of your phone.
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Text/E-mail MessageHFL Menus
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®Text/Email*1,3
Message is
read aloud.
*2: Not available on all models
See the previous message.
(Read/Stop)
Previous
NextSee the next message. System reads received message aloud, or stop message
from being read.
Reply
Call
Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.
Make a call to the sender.
Select
Account
Select a message
and press .
Select a mail or text message account.
Redial*1Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Call History*1All
Dialed
Received
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
MissedDisplay the last 20 missed calls.
Roadside Assistance*1,2Makes a call to the number for the Roadside Assistance service.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
*3: This function is not available if your phone is not supported.

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AcuraLink
®
AcuraLink®
Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic re routing and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink
® server.
In Case of Emergency
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if
the unit detects that the vehicle is
severely impacted, your vehicle
automatically will attempt to connect
to the AcuraLink
® operator. Once
connected, information about your
vehicle, its positioning, and its
condition will be sent to the operator;
you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
■ Automatic collision notification
1 AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® also provides services you can
operate from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink
®, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink .
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected or you do not have adequate
cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink® service
coverage areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting
devices, such as the ASSIST button,
microphone, speakers, or the unit itself.
•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking
to the operator.
Only the operator can te rminate the connection
to your vehicle.
1 Automatic collis ion notification
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Audio/Information Screen
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AcuraLink®Security Features
AcuraLink
®
Security Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, remotely
lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number (PIN).
■ Stolen vehi cle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the pol ice as well as the
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when try ing to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you ca nnot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function , you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicle dete cts an abnormal condition, such as someone
tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your preferred
method.1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your
user ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe
to AcuraLink
®. If you forget any of the above,
contact a dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink .
You can also activate the remote door lock/
unlock and vehicle finder features from the
Internet or using your smartphone app. Ask a
dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink .
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop fl ashing and horn will stop
sounding under the following conditions:
•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote
transmitter.
•You unlock the doors us ing the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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AcuraLink®AcuraLink® Message
AcuraLink
®
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a Maintenance
Minder or Recalls/Campaigns message, or reschedule any existing appointments.
1.Select a Maintenance Minder ,
Recalls/Campaigns , or Scheduled
Dealer Appointment message.
2. Rotate i to select Scheduled
Dealer Appointment or
Reschedule Appointment
(depending on the screen). Press
u .
A suggested time and date are
displayed.
3. Rotate i to select Confirm
Appointment . Press u to accept
the time and date.
4. Press u to select OK.
■Dealer Appointments1 Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated dealer appointment
when a regular maintena nce is due, visit the
Acura Owners website at www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink and set the required option. A
reminder message will be sent as the date for the
dealer appointment approaches. A reminder
message will also be se nt if you schedule an
appointment online using the Schedule Service
Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and ti me, call your dealer
directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select
Cancel Appointment when a message is
displayed.