M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y p. 6 acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions on technology and convenience features. This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M ( T e c h / A d v a n c e ) Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within operating range.
I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem;...
M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D ) Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information. A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D M a i n D i s p l a y s Odometer, Average and instant...
C U S T O M I Z E D S E T T I N G S Each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m programmable audio, climate, driving position memory, and customized settings (MID).
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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s Five groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup, Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A H O M E L I N K ® ( T e c h / A d v a n c e ) For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to you navigate while backing up.
V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for hands-free calling, navigation, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e m V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s B a s e M o d e l - To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say “Help.”...
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• Fan speed - ATM on/off up/down - bank - gas station • Rear defrost on/off • Temperature # - Acura dealer - Mexican • Climate control degrees (# = 57–87) - airport restaurant recirculate/fresh • Temperature max - hospital...
N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e ) Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l U s i n g t h e “...
A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R ( i f e q u i p p e d ) ( i f e q u i p p e d ) Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents,...
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command. To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and make sure your Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired and correctly set up 1.
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s navigation and M a k i n g a C a l l audio systems. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible. P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
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2. Press the Pick-Up button to 3. Press the Hang-Up button accept the call. to end or decline the call. Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure. * Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive (by system system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is default). Songs begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
i P o d ® o r U S B F L A S H D R I V E S O N G B Y V O I C E ( S B V ) ( i P o d ® / H D D ) Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using audio system.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION (BSI) SYSTEM (Advance Package) Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots. P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d ) H o w I t W o r k s Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Acura endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle.
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