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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura
server.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures.
(P125) The following features are available:

Vehicle feature guide
 Operating quick tips
 Safety and maintenance information
 Diagnostic information
 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed Heavy
Moderate
Free-flow
Traffic incident icons
Traffic flow indicator
Traffic status indicator (P125)
Traffic information available
Traffic information off or map
scale too large
No icon: Out of coverage area
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralinkNOTE

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AcuraLink®AcuraLink® Message
AcuraLink
®
AcuraLink® Message
AcuraLink® sends you messages on
vehicle features, safety and emissions
recall campaigns, maintenance
reminders, and diagnostic
information.
When you receive a new message, an
icon appears on the upper right corner
of the audio/information screen.
There are six message categories.
• Feature Guide : Messages about your vehicle and its features are sent daily for the
first 90 days.
• Quick Tips : Supplements your Owner’s Manual with updated vehicle information.
• Diagnostic Info : Appears when a warning indicator or message comes on.
Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now .
Selecting Check Now lets you know if you should see a dealer immediately or
later in accordance with the warning severity level.
• Scheduled Dealer Appointment : An appointment made through the Acura
server or Acura Owners website can be rescheduled or canceled from this option.
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• Maintenance Minder : Lets you know which maintenance item is due along with
a reminder message.
• Recalls/Campaigns : Reminds you of a recall or important safety information. You
should also be notified by mail.
1 AcuraLink Message
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can take several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
If an icon includes an exclamation point, it
indicates that Acura give s high priority to this
message compared to the one without.
•: An unread message with high priority•: An unread message
Message Icon
■Message category1 Message category
The types of messages you receive can be
modified. Ask a dealer or visit www.acura.ca/
owners/acuralink .
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer,
or schedule appointment s from the message
options in Maintenance Minder, Recalls/
Campaigns , and Diagnostic Info .
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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.

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Voice CommandsNavigation Commands
Voice Commands
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio.
Audio on
*1
Audio off*1
FM
AM
SXM
Disc
HDD
USB
iPod
Bluetooth
® Audio
Aha
AUX
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The screen changes the climate control
screen.
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■Audio
■Climate Control
Navigation Commands
The system accepts these commands on
the dedicated screen for the voice
recognition of the navigation.
What time is it?
What is today’s date?
Voice help (displays commands for
current screen)
Find nearest (specify place):
Fuel and auto
Acura dealers
Honda dealers
Gas station
Hydrogen station
Auto parts & electronics
Auto repair & maintenance
Car wash & detailing
Motorcycle dealers
Other car dealers
Roadside assistance
ATM and bank
ATM
Bank
■ General Commands
■Find Place Commands
Check cashing
Currency exchange
Community
Business
City hall
Civic center
Convention center
Court house
Higher education
Library
Post office
School
Emergency room
Hospital
Police station
Veterinarian
Lodging
Bed & breakfast
Hotel
Resort
Recreation
Amusement park
Golf course
Historical monument
Marina
Movie theater
Museum
Park
Continued*1: These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.