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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
Indicators (P84)/Driver Information Interface (P108)/Gauges (P104)/
Head-Up Display
* (P122)
●Different gauges will display based on the Integrated Dynamics System mode. Selecting the Dynamic Mode (P451)●You can change to your preferred Integrated Dynamics System Mode gauge modes in INDIVIDUAL Mode.
Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings (P455)
●You can change the gauge layout. Gauge Layout (P114)
Fuel Gauge 2 P. 104
Tachometer
2 P. 104
Speedometer 2 P. 104
Gear Position Indicator
2 P. 89
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential Mode
Gear Selection Indicator
2 P. 89
Temperature Gauge
2 P. 105
Head-Up Display* 2 P. 122
Sport modeTachometer 2 P. 104Power Monitor
2 P. 107
Driver Information Interface
(Right Side Area) 2 P. 108
Driver Information Interface
(Left Side Area) 2 P. 108
Outside Temperature
2 P. 105
Odometer 2 P. 105
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily
suspended in the following situations.—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-The Integrated Dynamics System mode is in
SPORT , SNOW or INDIVIDUAL mode (when
the Auto Idle Stop setting is set to Disabled).
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
-Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
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uuGauges and Displays uGauges
Instrument Panel
The Power Monitor displays relative engine power output while driving.
The Power Monitor is displayed wh en the Dynamic Mode is set to SPORT or
INDIVIDUAL (when Gauge category is programmed to SPORT).
■Power Monitor1Power Monitor
Engine power output is af fected by driving and
vehicle conditions. Power M onitor readings may vary.
You can select whether the Power Monitor is
displayed when the Dynamic Mode is set to
INDIVIDUAL using the Gauge category.
2 Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 450
Power
Monitor
Advanced gauge layout
Crafted gauge layout
Tachometer
Tachometer Power Monitor
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Controls
Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats
1Seats
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
1
Front Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Horizontal
Position
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment Mode
Selector
*
2 Seat
Control
Interface
*
P. 192
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
Change the SiriusXM ® settings.
1. Select MENU .
2. Select SiriusXM Settings.
3. Select an option.
• Tune Mode: Choose whether to group by category or channel number when
changing channels.
2 To Change the Tune Mode P. 282
•Scan Mode: Select the scan mode from all channels or favorites.
2Scan P. 292
•Tune Start: Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to
a music channel favorite.
2 Tune Start: P. 282
•Sports Notification Setup: Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your
favorite teams.
2 Live Sports Alert P. 287
•Traffic & Weather Setup: Set to receive traffic and weather information.
2Traffic and Weather Information P. 289
•Manage Program Alerts: Change settings for the alert function.
2Manage Program Alert P. 291
■SiriusXM Settings
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without releasing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mo de momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by
(- paddle shifter and the lower
gear is available, the trans mission properly selects single or double gear change.
Once you start traveling at a constant sp eed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds or push the button to return to
normal drive.
■When the transmi ssion is in (S
The vehicle will go into th e sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatica lly shifts up to the next gear.
• You can cancel this mode by holding the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds or
push the button.
• You can cancel this mode turning the Dy namic Mode switch to select any other
dynamic mode ( SNOW, COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT) or push the button
to return to Drive mode.
When the sequential mode is cancel ed, the sequential mode indicator and
sequential mode gear selection indicator go off.
■Sequential Mode
D/S
D/S
D/S
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shif t operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
When the transmission is in
( S and SPORT or
INDIVIDUAL mode, to prioritize the engine
performance enhancement, the transmission may
not allow for shifting up while the engine speed is
low.
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
Acura Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicl e. There are five modes to select from:
SNOW , COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT, and INDIVIDUAL .
Turn the Dynamic Mode switch to select SNOW, COMFORT, NORMAL or SPORT .
Press the button to select INDIVIDUAL. The mode you have selected appears on
the audio/information screen.1 Acura Integrated Dynamics System
The mode may not be able to be change when:
•The vehicle is turning
•The VSA ® system is activating
•There is a problem with the engine, transmission,
the brake system, the VSA ®, the EPS, and the SH-
AWD®
*
* Not available on all models
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