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Features
AcuraLink®*
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of importa nt messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic rero uting and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server, see the Navigation System Manual.
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle will automatically attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
positioning, and its condition will be sent to
the operator; you also can speak to the
operator when connected.
■In Case of Emergency
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 owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
Canadian models
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subscription is no longer valid.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 terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:
* Not available on all models
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Features
Your subscribed telematics service prov ider can track your vehicle’s location,
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you n eed your user ID and personal identification number
(PIN).
■Stolen vehicle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your vehicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police 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 trying to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot 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 alarm notification
If the security system in your vehicle detects an abnormal condition, such as
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your
preferred method.
■Security Features1 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 owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the foll owing conditions:
•When 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.•You unlock the doors using 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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Features
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 information screen.
■Message category
There are six message categories.
• Feature Guide : Appears for the first 30 days of ownership, introducing vehicle
features each day.
• Quick Tips : Supplements your Owner’s Manual with updated vehicle
information.
• Diagnostic Information : Appears when a warning in dicator or message comes
on.
Rotate to select Check Later or Check Now .
u 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 re scheduled 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.
■AcuraLink Message1 AcuraLink Message
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can ta ke several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
If an icon includes an excl amation point, it indicates
that Acura gives high priority to this message
compared to the one without.
•: An unread message with high priority
•: An unread message
Message Icon
1 Message category
Message categories can be added, edited, or deleted
through broadcast me ssages from Acura.
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer, or
schedule appointments from the message options in
Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns, and
Diagnostic Information .
2 Message Options P. 440
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Features
■Reading a message
1.Press the INFO button or press , follow
the message on the information screen.
2. Rotate to select AcuraLink/Messages ,
then press .
u AcuraLink messages appears.
3. Rotate to select a category, then press
.
u If there are unread messages in a
category, a message icon appears next to
that category.
4. Rotate to select a message you want to
read, then press .
■Message Options
While a message is displayed, you can use options to take immediate action to the
message.
Available options are:
• Read Messages Aloud : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop Reading
Messages to cancel it.
• View Full Message : Displays the entire message.
• Phone number : Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
• Delete: Deletes the displayed message.
• Call Your Dealer : Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
• Find Acura Dealer : Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
• Roadside Assistance : Makes a call to the number for the Roadside Assistance
service.
• Schedule Dealer Appoi… : Automatically sets an appointment date at your
dealer.
1 Reading a message
If there is no message listed on the menu, each
category items are gray ed out and cannot be
selected.
The message icon disappears once you read the
message.
However, the exclamation mark that indicates that
the message has a high priority remains.
•: A read message with high priority.
1 Message Options
The available options vary by message category.
You can delete all message s in a category at once.
2 Customized Features P. 358
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Features
■Dealer Appointments
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a
Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns , or Diagnostic Information
message, or reschedule an y existing appointments.
1. Select a Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Information ,
or Scheduled Dealer Appointment message.
2. Rotate to select Schedule Dealer Appoi… or Reschedule Appoint…
(depending on the screen). Press .
u A suggested time and date are displayed.
3. Rotate to select Confirm Appointment . Press to accept the time and
date.
4. Press to select OK.1Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated de aler appointment when a
regular maintenance is due , visit the Acura Owners
website at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada), and set
the required option. A remi nder message will be sent
as the date for the dealer appointment approaches. A
reminder message will also be sent if you schedule an
appointment online using Schedule Service
Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and time, ca ll your dealer directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select Cancel
Appointment when a message is displayed.
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Features
You can confirm your AcuraLink subscription status.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select AcuraLink Settings ,
then press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
AcuraLink Subscription Status .
■AcuraLink Subscription Status
Signal Strength
ItemInformation
You can check the signal strength.
Current ContractThe AcuraLink subscription numb er and subscription level is
displayed.
ServiceYou can confirm the type of service.
SubscriptionYou can confirm the expiration date.
StatusThe following message can be displayed:●Check Antenna : There is a problem with the AcuraLink
antenna. Contact a dealer.
●No Signal : Signal is not received.●No data: The signal is received, but some error has occurred
in the system.
●OK : The system is receiving the signal or traffic data*.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 446
Towing a Trailer ................................ 452
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 462
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 464
Automatic Transmission ................... 471
Shifting ............................................ 472
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 480
Integrated Dynamics System............. 486
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 487
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 489
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 505
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 510Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 518
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 520
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 521
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 522
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 524
Blind spot information System
*........ 526
Braking Brake System ................................... 529
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 535 Brake Assist System ......................... 536
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 537
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 546
Parking Sensor System
*................... 548
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 552
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 557
Surround View Camera System*..... 559
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 569
How to Refuel ................................. 570
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 572
* Not available on all models
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Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,005 lbs (456 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 676
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 676
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Models with bench seat
Models with captain seat
Label Example
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