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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
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, press and r elease the
button on the remote every 2 seconds .
Does the LED blink at a faster ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a f aster
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the re mote-controlled
device should operate. Training done. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Press 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
program.
Indicator HomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated
or cooled air and fan speed. Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) or
buttons to operate the system.
Recirculation/
fresh air mode
Driver’s side
temperature
control
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can
make adjustments or change settings.
Driver’s side
vent mode
A/C: Turn the air
conditioning on or off.
SYNC: Set the passenger’s
side temperature to the
same as the driver’s side. Fan
speed
Passenger’s side
temperature
control Shortcuts
(Climate tab):
Store or select
two climate
control settings.
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
switch
Climate control buttons
ON/OFF
buttonAUTO button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror buttonPassenger’s side
temperature
switch
Passenger’s side
vent mode

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*if equipped
Rear Temperature Control Dial
Adjust the rear temperature control dial to set the
rear passenger temperature differently than the
front passengers.
Heated Steering Wheel*Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable
temperature when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the
button again to turn it off.
Power Rear Sunshade*Press the button on the ceiling to raise or lower
the sunshade when the vehicle is on. There is also a
button on the back of the center console.
Opening or closing the sunshade on someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the sunshade before opening or
closing it.
WARNING
Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Quickly warm or cool the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or Ventilation*Press the seat heater or ventilation button in the front console. An indicator (red
for seat heater, blue for seat ventilation) appears for the selected setting.
Once: HI setting (three indicators)
Twice: MID setting (two indicators)
Three times: LO setting (one indicator)
Four times: OFF setting (no indicators)
Rear Seat Heaters*Press the seat heater button on the back of the center console. An indicator
appears for the selected setting.
Once: HI setting (three indicators)
Twice: MID setting (two indicators)
Three times: LO setting (one indicator)
Four times: OFF setting (no indicators)
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
*if equipped
Rear
Temperature dial
Rear

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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 Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod or iPhone
®.
1.

Open

the center console. Open the USB port
cover.
2.

Install the

flash drive or cable connector to
the USB 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.

C
onnect the device to the input jack. Use the
device to control the audio.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the center console. Open the socket
cover to use it when the vehicle is on.
There is an additional power socket located in
the front center pocket.
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using one of the below methods.
From the ODMD
Touch items on the screen to make selections.
1.

Select
the sound icon.
2.

Select
the icons to adjust the setting for each
item.
From the Settings menu
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.

Select Audio
Settings.
3.

Select Sound.
4.


Select the
setting to adjust.
5.

A
djust the setting to the desired level.
6.

Pr
ess BACK to exit the menu.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
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.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust
volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right
to change stations or tracks.
FM/AM/SiriusXM Radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio
Move right or left for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
station.
Left selector wheel
SOURCE button

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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.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek: Find a
station with a strong
signal. TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Tune: Change the station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select the station
list or presets in the
upper display.
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.
FM/AM radio display
AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings. MENU button:
Display menu
items.
button: Adjust the
upper screen brightness.
Use the interface dial to
make adjustments. Interface dial:
Move up,
down, left, and right. Rotate
and press ENTER to make
selections in the upper display.
Audio buttons
Shortcuts
(Audio tab):
Store or select up
to six AM, FM, or
XM stations or
HDD tracks.
Volume knob Power
button
Audio Source:
Change the
audio source.
Select Edit Order
to arrange audio
icons to your
preference. More: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options.Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
ODMD controls
*if equipped

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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
For playing a USB flash drive, connect your device to the USB port (see page 46).
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for Music Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.

F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.

Select
Music Search.
3.

Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.

Select the
song you want to play.
Skip/seek: Change
the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM icon.
Category: Change the
category. Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Rotate
and press to select
the channel list
or presets in the
upper display.
Presets: To store a
channel, tune to the
desired channel, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
channel once stored.
SiriusXM display
Audio Source:
Select the CD icon. CD slot
CD eject
button
Skip/seek:
Change
the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or folder.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track.
Folder: Change the
folder.
CD screen shown
CD display
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded onto the built-in
HDD for later playback.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.

F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.

Select
Music Search.
3.

Select a sear
ch 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
134).
iPod®
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 46).
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.

F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.

Select
Music Search.
3.

Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.

Select the
song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice (see page 134).
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):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or track.
Album: Change the
album.
Random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.
HDD display
Skip/seek:
Change the track.
iPod display
Album bar: Change
the album.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Play/pause
Random: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks
in the upper display,
and press to select a
track.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Notes:
•

Mak
e sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•

Y
ou may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•

The r
esume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Applicable laws laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when 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 compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59) or USB (see page 46).
•

A pop-up may appear
on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•

If P
andora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59).
Bluetooth Audio display
Play/Resume
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Skip/seek: Change
the track.
Folder: Change the
folder.
Pandora display
Audio Source:
Select
the Pandora icon.
Station bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
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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.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
For iPhone:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59) or USB (see page 46).
•

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:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 59).
Aha display
Audio source: Select
the aha icon.
Stations: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/pause Station bar
Like/dislike
MENU
button:
View the complete
station list.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
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.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
display speed dial and call history in the MID.
Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and
call history in the MID. Press to make a selection.
Adjust volume during a call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
clear HFL information in the MID.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or phone number.
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
Interface dial: Rotate and press to
select an item in the upper display.
Move up, down, left, and right. MENU button (from
the Phone screen):
Display menu items.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone
Settings.
HFL display
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