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Technology/Advance Package ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E

The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions

on some of its technology and convenience features. This

guide covers the MDX with Technology or Advance Package.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owners

Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owners Manual.

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .......................................................................26 Song By VoiceTM (SBV)...................................................................................27 Rear Entertainment System (RES) ...............................................................29 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBS ) ......................................TM 30 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ............................................................31 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................................................................32 HomeLink ......................................................................................................34 My Acura........................................................................................................35 Safety Reminder ............................................................................................36 Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................................36

Advance Package shown

Instrument Panel Indicators............................................................................2 Multi-Information Display (MID) .....................................................................4 Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ......................................................9 Rearview Camera.........................................................................................10 Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ................................................................................11 Voice Recognition ........................................................................................12 Navigation .....................................................................................................16 AcuraLink Messages....................................................................................20 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL)..................................................................21 Bluetooth Audio...........................................................................................24 iPod or USB Flash Drive ................................................................................25

V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N p. 12

BLUETOOTH H A N D S F R E E L I N K p. 21

A D A P T I V E C R U I S E C O N T R O L p. 32

A U D I O p. 24

N A V I G A T I O N p. 16

B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M p. 31

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y p. 4

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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

O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s

M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SH-AWD (Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)

VSA

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)

TPMS (blinks) (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

CMBS* (Collision Mitigation Braking System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

ACC* (Adaptive Cruise Control)Active Damper System*

Blind Spot Information System*

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperly coded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards onCRUISE MAIN* on

CRUISE CONTROL on

High beams on

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

*if equipped

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C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s Action is needed by driver

Parking brake on: Release

Message indicator: See MID

Door/tailgate open: Close door or tailgate

A/T Temperature: Pull over and let engine idle

Low tire pressure (stays on): Add air

Seat belt reminder: Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel: Refill

Adaptive Cruise Control* on

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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 )

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

L o w e r D i s p l a y s

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Odometer, Trip meter

Trip A, Odometer

Trip B, Odometer

Oil life, Odometer

Outside temperature, Odometer

Trip computer SH-AWD torque distribution monitor

Keyless Memory SettingsTM

Tire pressure monitorWhen you start the engine, the MID

shows the last active display from the previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different displays, press either Info button (/) for the main displays and press SEL/RESET for the lower displays.

SEL/RESET button

INFO button

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T r i p C o m p u t e r 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

While on the Trip Computer display, press SEL/RESET to access trip information and to toggle through the various screens. Press either INFO (/) button to return to the Trip Computer main display.

SEL/RESET button

INFO button

Trip computer Average fuel economy A, Range

Average fuel economy B, Range

Average speed, Elapsed time

Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure. Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.

Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the drivers doorjamb.

H o w I t W o r k s

W h a t t o D o

If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels: The low tire pressure indicator comes on. A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID. The tire(s) icon showing low pressure blinks.

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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

1. Select CHG SETTING.

3. Select AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.

4. Select SHIFT TO P.

5. Select ALL DOORS.

6. Once the setting has been saved, select EXIT.

Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Setup (if equipped), Meter Setup, Position Setup, Lighting Setup, Door/Window Setup, and Wiper Setup.

SEL/RESET button

Info button

Press the Info button to toggle to the Keyless Memory Settings display, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu.

M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g

* See Customized Settings in your Owners Manual for other programmable settings.

2. Select DOOR/WINDOW SETUP.

As the default setting, only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park. Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:

D R I V I N G P O S I T I O N M E M O R Y S Y S T E M ( D P M S ) Store drivers seat, steering wheel, and side mirror positions into memory for each corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2), which are recalled when you unlock the drivers door with the remote and enter the vehicle.

H o w I t W o r k s

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Shift into Park (P).

3. Press MEMO. You will hear a beep.

2. Adjust your preferred seat, steering wheel, and outside mirror settings.

4. Press the memory button corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps.

Note: Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing memory buttons (1 or 2) on the door.

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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up.

When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle, along with helpful parking guide lines, shows in the monitor. It turns off when you shift out of Reverse.

H o w I t W o r k s

Press and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s O n o r O f f

S w i t c h i n g V i e w s There are 3 rearview modes. Press ENTER to toggle between views. Rotate the Interface Dial to adjust the screen brightness.

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H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either door mirror down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its original position.

To tilt the drivers door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the left (L) position.

To tilt the passengers door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the right (R) position.

To turn the feature off, move the switch to the middle position.

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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N

F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d

To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for navigation, hands-free calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.

V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command. When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in blue.

Speak in a clear, natural voice. Reduce all background noise. Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.

Close the windows and the moonroof. To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say Help.

For a list of full commands by category, say Display information, followed by Voice info. See your Navigation Manual for a complete list.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or go directly to the Phone screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a call.

Talk button: Give HFL, navigation, AcuraLink, audio, or climate control commands.

Back button: Cancel a command and return to the previous screen.

Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling microphone.

B L U E T O O T H H A N D S F R E E L I N K p. 21

A C U R A L I N K p. 20

AUD I O p. 15

C L I M A T E p. 15

N A V I G A T I O N p. 16

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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens to change displays)

Display map Display menu Information

Display audio screen

What time is it?

F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

Find nearest: - ATM - gas station - Mexican

restaurant - post office

- bank - Acura dealer - airport - hospital

D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

Display (or hide): - ATM - gas station - restaurant - post office

Display north up/ heading up

Zoom in/out Go home Display current

location

N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)

A u d i o C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

Radio on Radio # FM/AM Radio preset

1/2/3/4/5/6 XM channel # XM 1/2 preset

1/2/3/4/5/6

CD play CD play track # CD skip

forward/back iPod/USB/HDD play

S e t u p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Setup screen)

W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on map screen)

Brightness up/down

Volume up/down/ min/max/off

Interface dial feedback on/off

Display weather Display weather

icons

Display weather warning icons

H e l p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

Help (list of available commands for current screen)

Voice command help (from the INFO screen - list of all available navigation, audio, and climate control commands)

C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o mm a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)

Display traffic Display traffic

speeds

Display traffic icons Display traffic

incidents/list

*subscription required

How long/far to the destination? Display destination map Display entire route

Air conditioner on/off

Rear defrost on/off Climate control

recirculate/fresh air

Fan speed up/down

Temperature # degrees (# = 5787)

Temperature max hot/cold

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Map S c r e e n L e g e n d

U s i n g t h e F i n d N e a r e s t C omm a n dE n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n A d d r e s s U s i n g V o i c e C omm a n d s

N A V I G A T I O N Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. From the map screen, say Find nearest ATM.

2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by shortest distance to destination.

3. Say the number next to the destination you want.

4. The system calculates and displays the route.

Calculated Route

Distance to go

Direction of destination

Current vehicle location

1. Say Display menu. Say Address.

2. Say Street, then say the street name on the next screen. Do not include the direction (N, S, E, W) or type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you want.

4. Say the entire street address number. For example, 1-2-3- 4. If necessary, say OK to proceed.

5. If the street address is in more than one city, a list of city names appears. Say the number next to the city you want.

6. The system displays the Calculate route to screen. Say OK to set the route.

Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your Navigation Manual.

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A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R TM* Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in major metro areas.

A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C T M* Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and construction in major metro areas.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n Say Display traffic to view traffic flow and incident icons.

NOTE: Traffic flow and incident icons can only be displayed on map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio (free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

Traffic Flow data

Incident icon

Incident

Incident Icons

Congestion

Construction

Road closed

Weather

1. Say Display traffic incidents to view a list of incidents on your route.

2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid. When the incident appears, say Traffic detail.

3. Say Avoid, and the incident list returns.

4. Say Reroute to set the new route.

T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n g When a destination is set, you can create a detour to avoid traffic incidents or congestion (if Traffic Rerouting is set to ON in Setup).

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s Say Display weather to view weather icons for each city.

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio (free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

Clear

Weather Icons

Partly Cloudy

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t Say Weather forecast to view a 1-day or 3-day forecast of your current position or city vicinity.

R a d a r I m a g e M a p Say Radar map to view color- coded rain or snow systems.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t Say Warning list sorted by distance to view a list of all U.S. weather warnings by distance.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p Say Warning map to view color- coded severe weather systems.

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n Say Information, then Weather information for the following options:

NOTE: Weather icons are available on all map scales.

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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREEL INK (HF L ) Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

3. Say Pair phone.

2. Say Setup Bluetooth phone.

4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass- key and begins to search for your phone.

5. Put your phone in discovery mode, and search for HandsFreeLink.

6. When your phone prompts you, input the 4-digit pass- key and connect to HFL.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Cellular Phone screen, and say Phone setup.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or go directly to the Cellular Phone screen. Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a call. Talk button: Give HFL commands. Back button: Cancel a command and return to the previous screen.

U s i n g H F L

A C U R A L I N K M E S S A G E S Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. When you receive a new message, an envelope icon appears on the map screen.

2. Say Messages, and a list of messages appears.

3. Say the number of the message you want to hear.

V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s

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

1. Using the Interface Dial, open a maintenance or product update message.

3. The system searches for the next available appointment at your registered dealer. Select Confirm Appointment if you are satisfied with the date.

2. Select Schedule Dealer Appt.

4. Select OK to set the appointment.

To use this feature, register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and make sure your compatible phone is paired (see page 21) and set up for data connection.

NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the available date, use the Call option to call your dealer directly.

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M a k i n g a C a l l

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Cellular Phone screen.

2. Say Dial.

3. Say the entire phone number.

4. Say Dial to begin the call.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l 1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see

one of the following pop-up messages:

3. Press the Hang-Up button to end or decline the call.

2. Press the Pick-Up button to accept the call.

On the audio screenOn the navigation map screen

On the Cellular Phone screen

D i a l i n g a N u m b e r Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Cellular Phone screen.

2. Say Phonebook.

HFL imports your phonebook if it is not already imported.

4. Once the phonebook imports, say the number of the entry you want to call.

* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k * Note: See your Owners Manual for instructions on storing speed dial entries and accompanying voice tags.

3. The call is connected and heard through the speakers.

2. Say the number next to one of the first four entries. For example, One. For the complete list of speed dial entries, say More speed dial.

If a speed dial has a stored voice tag, say Call and the voice tag name. For example, Call Mary.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Cellular Phone screen.

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3. Press USB/AUX to begin playing.

2. Connect the USB connector to your iPod dock connector or flash drive.

1. Open the center console, and pull out the USB adapter cable.

BLUETOOTH A U D I O Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicles audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

i P o d o r U S B F l a s h D r i v e Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicles audio system. See your Owners Manual for a list of compatible devices.

C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s

1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 21).

2. Press USB/AUX until Bluetooth Audio appears.

3. From your phone, open the desired audio player or app and begin playing. Sound is redirected to the audio system.

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

P l a y i n g Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e s

4. Press () or () on the audio control panel or (+) or (-) on the steering wheel to change tracks.

4. Press () or () on the audio control panel or (+) or (-) on the steering wheel to change tracks.

Notes: Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted. You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for

playback. The play/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported

on all phones.

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HARD D ISC DR IVE (HDD ) AUD IO Automatically record CDs onto your vehicles hard drive (by system default). Songs begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.

P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s

S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c 1. Press AUDIO.

1. Press HDD. 2. The first song of the last recorded album plays. Press () or () or (+) or (-) to skip through songs.

2. Push the interface dial up to select MUSIC SEARCH.

3. Select one of the categories.

4. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.

S O N G B Y V O I C E T M ( S B V ) Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using simple voice commands.

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

U s i n g t h e P l a y C o m m a n d

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

The system provides voice feedback and lists possible matches.

The system plays the selection and returns to the Search Mode screen.

Say "iPod search" or "HDD search."

Say "Play" and one of the options on the Search Mode screen. For example, say "Play Artist XYZ."

Say the number of the corresponding selection you wish to play. For example, say "Four."

if exact match found

if exact match

not found

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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 omman d s ( c o n t i n u e d )

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

U s i n g t h e L i s t C o m m a n d

The system provides voice feedback and lists possible matches.

A list of tracks from the selected artist displays.

Say "iPod search" or "HDD search."

Say "List" and one of the options on the Search Mode screen. For example, say "List Artist XYZ."

Say the number of your selection. For example, say "One."

The system plays the selection and returns to the Search Mode screen.

Say the number of the artist. For example, say "Four."

if exact match found

if exact match

not found

O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e F r o n t S e a t

R EAR ENTERTA INMENT SYSTEM (RES ) ( i f equ i pped ) Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat occupants. If listening to the same media source, both the driver and the rear passenger have the ability to control functions for that source.

1. Press REAR PWR; the DVD monitor automatically opens. Rear passengers hear audio through the wireless headphones.

2. Press REAR CTRL OFF to disable rear audio controls.

3. Press REAR SOURCE to temporarily control what is playing in the rear.

4. Select a media source for the rear passengers. Press FRONT SOURCE to return to the front audio controls.

O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e R e a r S e a t

1. From the front audio panel, make sure REAR PWR is on and rear control is not disabled.

2. From the rear control panel, press DVD/AUX, DISC/HDD, XM, or FM/AM to make a selection.

4. The rear control panel can be detached and used as a remote control. Press the RELEASE button to remove it from the ceiling.

3. Press the ()()()() buttons to navigate the menu on the display. Press ENT to select a function.

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COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEMTM (CMBSTM) (Advance ) Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and helps reduce the severity of the collision if you are unable to avoid it.

Stage 2 Provides further warning by lightly retracting the seatbelt and applying light brake force. A beep sounds and BRAKE continues to flash on the MID.

Stage 1 Senses a quickly approaching object and prompts you to take preventive action by flashing a BRAKE warning on the MID.

Stage 3 Applies stronger seatbelt retraction and brake force to prepare the driver and front passenger for impact.

= Brake Force = Brake Force

T u r n i n g C M B S O f f / O n

CMBS Off

You hear a beep and the CMBS indicator turns off.

CMBS On

You hear a beep, a message appears on the MID, and the CMBS indicator turns on.

CMBS OFF CMBS

* Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.

3 S t a g e s o f C M B S *

CMBS can be turned off or on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF but- ton on the dashboard.

BL IND SPOT INFORMAT ION SYSTEM (BS I ) (Advance ) Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots.

T u r n i n g B S I O f f / O n

Lane ChangePassing and Passed ConflictMerging

A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spots.

Minimum operating speed: 6-7 mph

When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the area is clear.

OFF ON

H o w I t W o r k s

When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is detected, the blind spot indicator blinks until the area is clear or the turn signal is off.

Press the BSI OFF button on the dashboard to turn BSI off or on.

A message briefly appears on the MID screen showing the system status.

Left BSI indicator shown

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If there is no vehicle ahead of you within the ACC range, a dotted-line vehicle icon appears on the MID.

Range MID Screen

Long

Middle

Short

Press the Distance button to shuffle through three ranges.

The selected range and set speed are shown on the MID.

Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up to approximately 100 yards ahead.

Long range

Middle range

Short range

ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the range selected and your vehicle speed.

C h a n g i n g V e h i c l e D i s t a n c e Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.T u r n i n g A C C O n

ADAPT IVE CRU ISE CONTROL (ACC ) (Advance ) Sets a time or space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and adapts to maintain a set range.

1. Press MAIN. 2. ACC appears on the MID and the ACC indicator comes on.

Swi tch i ng Between ACC and Standard Cru i se Contro l

U s i n g A C C

2. The selected mode appears on the MID.

1. Press and hold the Distance button for about one second.

1. Press MAIN to activate.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph).

3. Press and release SET/DECEL, then release the accelerator pedal.

4. To increase speed: Press and hold RES/ACCEL. To decrease speed: Press and hold SET/DECEL.

C a n c e l i n g A C C

Press MAIN.

Press CANCEL.

Tap the brake pedal.

There are three ways to cancel:

Do not use ACC in heavy or stop-and-go traffic conditions.

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R E G I S T E R A T M Y A C U R A . C O M My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful information.

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H O M E L I N K

Press and hold the button on the remote and the HomeLink button at the same time. Then, while continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the button on the remote every 2 seconds. Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?

Press and hold the HomeLink button again.

Training complete

YESNO

HomeLink indicator flashes for 2 seconds, then remains on.

HomeLink LED remains on.

YESNO

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 13 inches from the HomeLink button you want to program.

1

Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a faster rate after about 10 seconds?

2

a The remote has a rolling code. Press the learn button on the remote-controlled device (e.g., garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLink button again; the remote-controlled device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds.

a

Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for about a second. Does the device (garage door opener) work?

3

b

4

5

T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owners manual included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions. Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant seat in the front passengers seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.

F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher. Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based

fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your vehicles performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be covered under warranty.

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of todays advanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as having met TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives. 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. For more information, visit www.toptiergas.com.

For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit My Acura at www.myacur

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