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Driving
■Selecting the Dynamic Mode
Audio/information interface
INDIVIDUAL Setting screen 2 P. 455
Changing modes
alters the screen
on the driver
information
interface.
Dynamic Mode
Switch
Rotate
Push
Press and hold
Press the or button on
the True Touchpad Interface
2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 244
Button
COMFORT
Mode
SNOW
Mode
SPORT Mode
NORMAL
Mode
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■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driving styles according to the following chart.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
*2:Different gauges will display based on th e Acura Integrated Dynamics System mode.2Instrument Panel P. 13
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1Instrument Panel Gauges Shown
SNOWMaximizes controllability thr ough reduced throttle response
When in Snow, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
WhiteTachometer, Speedometer
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effortBlueNo analog gauges
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhiteTachometer, Speedometer
SPORTEnhances vehicle response thro ugh increased steering effort,
heightened throttle response, mo dified active sound control,
and more responsive handling (if SH-AWD® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
RedPower Monitor, Tachometer,
Speedometer
INDIVIDUALEach category can be customized separately to suit the
driver’s preference
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
Blue, white, or red
2Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
Follows COMFORT , NORMAL ,
or SPORT and is customized in
the INDIVIDUAL Settings
2 Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
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■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is saved acco rding to the following chart. Each keyless access remote has it’s own mode saved.
*1:Interior accent light only available if eq uipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
Last Dynamic ModeNext Dynamic ModeWelcome Accent Light Color*1
SNOWNORMALWhite
COMFORTCOMFORTBlue
NORMAL or SPORTNORMALWhite
INDIVIDUAL (via COMFORT )COMFORTBlue
INDIVIDUAL (via SNOW, NORMAL or
SPORT)NORMALWhite
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*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
*2:Suspension category only available if SH-AWD ® is equipped.
CategoryDescription
EngineSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the engine throttle respons e and transmission shift response
SteeringSelect COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for the steering effort
Suspension*2Select COMFORT , NORMAL , or SPORT for handling by way of power distribution to the wheels with SH-
AWD ®
Idle StopSet the Auto Idle Stop system to Enabled or Disabled. While Idle Stop is Disabled in INDIVIDUAL mode,
the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disa bled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 457
GaugeSelect COMFORT , NORMAL or SPORT to set the gauges to be displayed
Lighting*1Set the interior accent lighting. COMFORT for blue, NORMAL for white, and SPORT for red
Reset to DefaultEngine , Steering, Suspension , Gauge, and Lighting is set to Normal, and Idle Stop is set to Enabled
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restarts.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the ba ttery is 14°F (−10°C). or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Integrated Dynamics Sy stem mode is changed to SNOW and SPORT mode.
• The Auto Idle Stop is set to off on INDIVIDUAL setting screen.
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 434
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate. In such cases, the
engine may restart if you change the shift position
other than
( D.
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 434
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• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 556
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R or (S, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the tra nsmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.
• The Integrated Dynamics Sy stem mode is changed to SNOW and SPORT mode.
• The Auto Idle Stop is set to off on INDIVIDUAL setting screen.
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pe dal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 556
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 551
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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