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Continued
Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection, Use, Transmission a nd Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PR OVIDERS, third party software and services
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and systems supplie rs, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search history, location history in certain applications, previous and sa ved
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely transmit information re garding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HO NDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFO RMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VE HICLE speed, coolant temperature, air comp ressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotations per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and informat ion to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthori zed access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.
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Features
I. Availability/Interruption. The SOFTWARE and certain SERVICES are made availa ble through your VEHICLE’s compatible multimedia
system when the VEHICLE is turned on. Certain SERVICES may be avai lable only through your compatible mobile device when it is within
the operating range of the VEHICLE and a wireless carrier. The availability of the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be subject to tran smission
limitation or interruption, including but not limited to techni cal obsolesce or sunsetting of the hardware, software or firmwar e, inside of
or external to the Vehicle, required fo r data transmission or receipt. HONDA does not guarantee that the SOFTWARE, SERVICES, or any
portion thereof will be av ailable at all times or in all ar eas. You acknowledge and agree that HONDA is not responsible for performance
degradation, interruption or delays. You acknowledge that HONDA shall not be liable to you if the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in a given
location are not available. If the SOFTWARE or SERVICES are not available within your intended location, you agree that your sole remedy
shall be to cease using the SOFTWARE and SERVICES.
J. PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product support for the SOFTWARE is provided by HONDA. For product support, please refer to HONDA
instructions provided in the DOCUMENTATION. Should you have any que stions concerning this AGREEMENT, or if you desire to contact
HONDA for any other reason, please refer to the HONDA contact information provided in the DOCUMENTATION.
K. Termination and Transfer.
1. Termination. This AGREEMENT is effective until terminated by you or US . WE may terminate this AGREEMENT for any or no reason,
and with or without notice to you. Your rights under this AGRE EMENT will terminate automatically without notice from US if you fail to
comply with any term of this AGREEMENT. Up on termination of this AGREEMENT, you shall cease all use of the SOFTWARE and SERVICE S.
2. Transfer: You may permanently transfer your rights under this AGREEMENT only as part of a sale or transfer of the VEHICLE, provided
you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE and HO NDA SERVICES (including all component parts, the media and printed
materials, and any upgrades), and the recipi ent agrees to the terms of this AGREEMENT. You agree to notify HONDA upon the sale or
transfer of the VEHICLE. To contact HONDA, please refer to the HONDA contact in formation provided in the DOCUMENTATION.
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Features
AcuraLink®
Is a subscription-based service that provides 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 rerout ing 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 about 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
1AcuraLink ®
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 (in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca (in Canada).
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.
Audio/information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 372
Maximum Load Limit........................ 375
Towing a Trailer ................................ 377
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 378
Precautions While Driving................. 383
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 384
Shifting ............................................ 385
SPORT Mode.................................... 393
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 394
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 395
AcuraWatch
TM.................................. 396
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 400 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 402
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 416Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 421
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 428
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 439
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 441SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 442Blind spot information System.......... 443Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 447
High Voltage Battery ........................ 449 Braking
Brake System ................................... 450
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 456
Brake Assist System ......................... 457
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)...458Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 466
Parking Sensor System
*................... 468
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 472
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 476
Surround View Camera System*..... 478
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 488
How to Refuel ................................. 489
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 490
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and reduce the
warming time required befo re driving. Consult a
dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the multi-info rmation display.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Multi-Information Display Warning
and Information Messages P. 103
uIf the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the POWER button.
1Turning on the Power
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded key (or other device) is used,
the power system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 146
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is
weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 560
The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjecte d to strong radio waves.
The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for
driving.
You can start driving with the READY indicator on.
If you press the POWER button while depressing the
brake pedal with the READY indicator on, the power
mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start
driving. 2 READY Indicator P. 80
■Stopping the Power System
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380
Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minute s during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the button, wait for the gr een LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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Driving
1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, press the
(D button. Select (R when
reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 450
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 571
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change to
(D when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhi ll, then release the
brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
The power system is turned off when the gear
position is ch anged from
(P before the POWER
button is pressed. Follow th e step 1 when starting to
drive.
When the power system is turned on using the two-
way keyless access remote
When the power system is turned on using the two-way keyless access remote
When the power system is turned on in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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