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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
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.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice
commands.
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a
command or operation.
Talk button: Press to say navigation commands
from the Voice Portal screen.
Voice Command Tips
•
When using
the Talk button, wait for the beep before saying a command.
•
T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•
Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•
R
educe all background noise.
•
A
djust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
Fan speed may be temporarily reduced during voice recognition operation.
•
Close
the windows and moonroof.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do
so.
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NAVIGATION*
Talk
button Back
button
*if equipped
Subscription Features
Subscription-based services that provide convenient features, such as collision
notification, emergency assistance, online security, and important messages about
your vehicle. Requires enrollment and privacy agreement. To subscribe or get more
information, contact a dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca
(Canada).
Emergency Assistance
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to the AcuraLink
operator if there is cellular coverage. Once connected, information about your
vehicle, its positioning*, and its condition will be sent to the operator. You can
also speak to the operator when connected.
To manually connect to the operator, open the
cover on the ceiling console and press ASSIST
when the vehicle is on.
ASSIST button
Security Features
To use security features, you need your user ID and personal identification
number (PIN). Some of these features are also available with the AcuraLink
smartphone app. Visit owners.acura.com/apps to download the app.
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S
tolen vehicle tracking: Searches and tracks down your vehicle position.
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R
emote door lock/unlock: Remotely lock or unlock doors.
•
V
ehicle finder: Locate your vehicle in large areas, such as a parking lot.
•
S
ecurity alarm notification: If your vehicle’s security system detects tampering,
the provider notifies you.
Operator Assistance
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to
find a destination or for roadside assistance.
Press LINK to connect to an operator.
LINK button
*Transmission of vehicle location information may be limited by cellular technology used.
ACURALINK®
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Auto Idle Stop*
Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in
Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the engine
turns off and the auto idle stop indicator appears.
When you release the brake pedal, the engine
restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart) when
the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill, the
windshield defroster is on, and other conditions. See the Owner’s Manual on the
Owner information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) for
a full list of conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
The system resets to ON every time you start the
engine.
Climate Control Operation
When auto idle stop is activated, the air conditioning system is turned off.
The engine may restart automatically under the following conditions:
•
Y
ou select MAX HEAT or MAX COOL on the climate control system.
•
Y
ou turn on the windshield defroster.
•
The interior humidity is high.
•
Ther
e is a significant difference between the climate control set temperature
and the actual interior temperature.
*if equipped
Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the
vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1.
Pr
ess the BRAKE HOLD button. The BRAKE
HOLD indicator appears in the instrument panel.
2.
With Driv
e (D) selected, press the brake pedal
and come to a complete stop. The HOLD
indicator appears, and brake hold is applied.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold
and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE HOLD button
again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
•
Braking is applied
for more than 10 minutes.
•
The
driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
•
The
engine is turned off.
Automatic brake
hold button
Using the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may
still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle
from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the
vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and
applying the parking brake.
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