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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 envelope icon appears at the top of the
upper display. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Press INFO.
2.
Select AcuraLink/Messages.
3.
Select AcuraLink messages.
4.
Select the message category (Featur
e Guide,
Quick Tips, Scheduled Dealer Appointment,
Diagnostic Info, Maintenance Minder, or Recalls/
Campaigns).
5.
Select the message y
ou want to hear it read aloud.
Message OptionsWhen 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.
ACURALINK®*
*if equipped
ACURALINK®
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MAINTENANCE
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 leav
e rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhause can ignite them, causing a fire.
•
To clean parts, use a commerciall
y available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•
Wear eye pr
otection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•
Do not run the engine in confined spaces wher
e carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary
, 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 mo
ving 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
