2008 Acura TL Owners Manual

Eric?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new number for Eric. For example, say ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ Say ‘‘Enter.’’ or continue to add numbers.

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘The number has been changed. Returning to the main menu.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The name has been deleted. Returning to the main menu.’’

Todeleteaname,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list.’’

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name would you like to delete?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to delete. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like to delete Eric?’’

Tolistallnamesinthephonebook,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook. When the end of the list is reached, the HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list has been read. Returning to the main menu.’’

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Tocallanamefromthephonebooklist, dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list.’’

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook. When it says the name you want to call, for example, Eric, press the Talk button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering

wheel volume controls.

Storing a Phone Number Directly from Your Phone You can store the desired number to the HFL phonebook directly from your cellular phone.

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NOTE: Your phone may not have this capability. Visit handsfreelink Link consumer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.acura. or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. You can ca see your phone’s owner’s manual for information.

Tostoreaphonenumberfromyour phone: 1.

With your phone on and the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Phonebook options are store,

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3.

edit, delete, receive contact and list.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Receive contact.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The receive process requires operation of your mobile phone. For safety, only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped. HFL is now waiting to receive contact from a Bluetooth device.’’

Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/ send (individual steps will vary for each type of phone, refer to your phone’s owner’s manual) via Bluetooth. The HFL response is ‘‘One phone number has been received for this contact. What name would you like to store for the mobile number? To discard this number, say ‘Discard.’ ’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to store. For example, say ‘‘Neil at work.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Neil at work will be stored. Is this correct?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say either ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Neil at work has been stored. If more than one number was received for the contact entry, the HFL asks for the name of the next number. If only one number is received, or all numbers have been stored, the HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like HFL to receive another contact?’’

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If you want to continue to store any other numbers, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘HFL is now waiting to receive a contact from a Bluetooth device.’’

Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/ send (individual steps will vary for each type of phone, refer to your phone’s owner’s manual) via Bluetooth. The HFL response is ‘‘One phone number has been received for this contact. What name would you like to store for the mobile number? To discard this number, say ‘Discard.’ ’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to store. For example, say ‘‘Susan at work.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Susan at work will be stored. Is this correct?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say either ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Susan at work has been stored. Would you like HFL to receive another contact?’’

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If you do not want to continue to store any other numbers, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Returning to the main menu.’’

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Cellular Phonebook Options Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The cellular phonebook option allows you to store up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers in the phonebook of Bluetooth HandsFreeLink from your cellular phonebook. The maximum names and numbers to be stored varies on the data size. With the HFL, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

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NOTE: Your phone may not have this capability. Visit handsfreelink Link consumer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.acura. or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. You can ca see your phone’s owner’s manual for information.

To use the cellular phonebook with the HFL, say or select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ from the Information screen. The navigation display will change as shown above.

If any phonebook is not stored and your phone is not linked to the HFL, Cellular Phonebook is grayed out.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

PIN Number. This option allows you to add, change, or remove a PIN number for any phonebook that has been imported.

Import Cellular Phonebook: This option allows you to store the phonebook of your cellular phone in the HFL. When you link your phone to the HFL and select this option, the system will start importing and loading the phonebook.

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Toimportthecellularphonebook You can import the phonebook of your cellular phone into the HFL. Link your phone to the HFL, and select ‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. When the message ‘‘The import was successful.’’ is displayed, push in on the joystick to select ‘‘OK.’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Search Imported Phonebook: This option allows you to search the phone numbers stored in the HFL. When you enter a keyword for a person’s name, such as the first name or last name, the system will find the number you want and let you make calls.

Delete Imported Phonebook: This option allows you to delete the stored phonebook from the HFL. When you link your phone to the HFL and select this option, the system will automatically delete the phonebook of the linked phone from the HFL (see page

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NOTE:

HFL does not allow you to pair your phone if the vehicle is moving. Up to six phones can be paired to the HFL.

For information on linking to the HFL, see page

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Tosearchtheimportedphonebook

Select a phonebook from the displayed list. If the phonebook you select has a PIN icon, you will need the 4-digit PIN number to access the phonebook. The following screen will appear.

You can search the stored number by entering keywords.

Select ‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

Enter the PIN number. You cannot access a PIN protected phonebook if you do not use the correct PIN number.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Enter the keyword for a person’s name, such as the first name or last name, using the joystick. If the system does not find an exact match, say or select ‘‘LIST’’ when you finish entering the keyword.

The system will display a list of person’s names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.

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Select the number (1 6) of the desired person from the list.

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Up to three category icons are displayed in the right side of the list. These category icons indicate how many numbers are stored for the person. If a name has more than three category icons, ‘‘ ’’ is displayed.

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The following category icons will appear:

Preference

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

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Tostoreanimportedphonebook number

After selecting a person, the system will display a list of the person’s phone numbers.

Select the desired number from the list to make a call.

Say or select ‘‘STORE IN HandsFreeLink’’ from the ‘‘Select a number to call’’ screen. The screen shown above will appear.

Select the desired number from the list to store it in the HFL.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Todeletetheimportedphonebook

Select a phonebook from the displayed list. If the phonebook you select has a PIN icon, you will need the 4-digit PIN number to access the phonebook. The following screen will appear.

After you enter the correct PIN number, or if the phonebook you select is not PIN protected, the following screen appears.

You can delete the stored phonebook from the HFL. Link your phone to the HFL and select ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

Enter the PIN number to access the phonebook. You cannot access a PIN protected phonebook if you do not use the correct PIN number.

Say or select ‘‘Yes’’, and the message ‘‘The imported phonebook has been deleted.’’ will appear. Select ‘‘OK’’ to complete the deletion.

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Toadd,change,orremoveaPIN numberfromanyphonebook

ToaddaPINnumber

You can add, change or remove a PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘PIN Number’’ from the ‘‘Select an Option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

1.

Select the phonebook you wish to add the PIN number to. The phonebook you select cannot already have a PIN icon. The display will change as shown above.

2.

Enter the 4-digit PIN number. You will be asked to re-enter the PIN to verify.

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TochangeaPINnumber

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

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Select the phonebook you wish to change the PIN number for. The display will change as shown above.

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Enter your current PIN number.

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Enter your new 4-digit PIN number. You will be asked to re- enter the PIN to verify.

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Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your paired phones, all names in the HFL phonebook, and all imported phonebooks. Clearing is recommended before you sell your vehicle.

Toclearthesystem,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘System options are setup and clear.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘This process will clear all paired phones, clear all entries in the phonebook, and clear the passcode. Is this what you would like to do?’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to clear all paired phones, all phonebook entries, and the passcode. This may take up to 2
minutes to complete.’’ Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to proceed, or say ‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’

4.

If you said ‘‘OK,’’ after a short period of time, the HFL response is, ‘‘System has been cleared. Returning to the main menu.’’

Changing Language Canadianmodelsonly TochangefromEnglishtoFrench,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Change language.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘English or French?’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘French.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez selectionne Français. Les noms enregistres en mode Anglais ne seront pas accessible en mode Français. Voulez-vous continuer? You have selected French. Name tags that were stored while in English mode will not be accessible in French mode. Would you like to continue? ’’

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The HFL response is, for example, ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour Paul’s phone ?’’ Press and ＜ release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour phone ?’’ Press and release the Talk button. Say ‘‘Téléphone de Pat.’’ After all paired phones missing a French name tag are re- recorded, the HFL will prompt, ‘‘Retour au menu principal.’’

Pat’s

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’ If there are no paired phones without French name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘Venillez attendre que le systeme change de langue. Please wait while the language is changed.’’ ‘‘La langue a ete changee. Retour au menu principal.’’

If there are paired phones

NOTE: without French name tags, the following prompts will continue.

If there are paired phones without French name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘Pour que le système identifie les téléphones qui ont été jumelés dans une autre langue, les noms des téléphones doivent être ré-enregistrés.’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

TochangefromFrenchtoEnglish,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Changer Langue.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Anglais ou Français?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘English.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘You have selected English. Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be accessible in English mode. Would you like to continue?’’, then the system repeats the response in English.

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?’’ Press

Téléphone de Paul

The HFL says, for example, ‘‘What is the English name for ＜ ＞ and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Paul’s phone. ’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What is the English name for Téléphone de Pat ?’’ Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pat’s phone.’’ After all paired phones missing an English name tag are re-recorded, the HFL will say ‘‘Returning to the main menu.’’

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HFL Limitation You cannot use the HFL while using AcuraLink.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘Oui.’’ If there are no paired phones without English name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘Please wait while the language is changed. Venillez attendre que le systeme change de langue.’’ ‘‘The language has been changed. Returning to the main menu.’’

If there are paired phones

NOTE: without English name tags, the following prompts will continue.

If there are paired phones without English name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘The language has been changed. For the system to identify phones that were paired while in another language, the phone names need to be re- recorded.’’

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle. It displays and receives several kinds of messages, including:

Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.

The touch panel controls most of the AcuraLink functions.

AcuraLink

Important recall and safety information.

Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.

Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle.

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AcuraLink

Reading Messages If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the top right corner of the navigation screen.

To view previously read messages:

A list of all messages will be shown. New Messages will be at the top. Select the message you want to read by touching it on the screen.

Press the INFO button. The information screen will be shown.

To open a message: Press the INFO button, then select New Message from the navigation system map menu.

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Unread messages have a closed envelope icon next to them. The icon disappears when it has already been read.

Message Options

Only Diagnostic Info

NOTE: messages overlay the navigation screen while driving. They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention (see page 226

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AcuraLink

Select ‘‘Messages’’, then select a message category by touching it on the screen. You will see the above display. Select the message you want to read by touching it on the screen.

After purchasing your vehicle, messages may not appear immediately. Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages. This can take several days to process.

When you open a message, you can read a summary of it, and then choose one of several options. If an option is not available for a message, that button will not be highlighted.

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Delete delete the current message.

Select this button to

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Voice Select this button to hear a voice read the entire message. This gives you more information than the screen can display at one time. When you select the Voice button, it changes to a Stop Reading button. Select the button again to stop the voice.

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Call Select this button to call a phone number embedded in the Call message. When you select , the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you.

Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this button to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system.

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Call Your Acura Dealer Select this button to call the Acura dealer you purchased your vehicle from. AcuraLink also directs you to this dealer so you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about a message. If your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will reset to call that dealer.

To make a call, your Bluetooth compatible phone must be paired to the vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system, powered on, and located within the vehicle (see page

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Select this

Diagnostic Info button to get more information about the current diagnostic message. To use this option, your phone must be paired with the HFL. In addition, the paired phone must have a compatible data service and be set up with the AcuraLink system to make a data connection. Access the handsfreelink.com website to find out which data services are currently compatible with AcuraLink.

Message Preferences To set your AcuraLink preferences (the types of messages you want to receive, if any), visit the Owner Link website at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you would like to receive. If you do not have internet access, call Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238; they can set your message preferences for you.

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Deleting Messages

To delete all messages:

The Delete All Messages

NOTE: command does not apply to Diagnostic Info and Recall messages. They can only be deleted by your dealer.

Press the SETUP button to view the setup screen.

Select MORE by touching it on the panel.

Diagnostic info and recall/

NOTE: campaign messages can only be deleted by your dealer.

To delete a single message:

Press the INFO button to bring up the Information screen.

Scroll to the Messages option, then select it by touching on the panel.

Select the message category that contains the message you want to delete.

Select the message you want to delete.

Scroll to Delete, and select it by touching on the panel.

AcuraLink

Scroll to the AcuraLink/Messages button, and select it by touching it on the panel.

Scroll to the Delete Messages option, and select it by touching it on the panel.

Scroll to the category with the messages you want to delete, and select the category by touching it on the panel.

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AcuraLink

Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and Dealer Appointment Reminders. The system can store up to 256
messages.

Message categories can be added, revised, or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura.

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Quick Tips

Feature Guide

These messages, based on updated vehicle information and comments from other TL owners, supplement your Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide. They provide you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through the HFL.

During the first 90 days of ownership, one of up to 32 different messages appears each day. These messages help you to use and understand the features of your vehicle.

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Maintenance Minder

You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer.

Recall/Campaigns

AcuraLink

These messages provide detailed information about the service needed for your vehicle. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed maintenance items is provided through an AcuraLink message. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed, helping you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs.

If your vehicle is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it. If you don’t get your vehicle fixed, you will also receive a reminder message through AcuraLink. You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer.

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Depending on the severity of the problem, the message will let you know if you should see your dealer immediately or if you can wait until a later date.

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AcuraLink

Diagnostic Info When an instrument panel indicator comes on or a message is displayed on the multi-information display (MID), AcuraLink can provide information about the cause of the indicator or message and the recommended action to address it. This helps you handle the problem as it occurs, preventing or limiting costly repairs.

The AcuraLink system cannot determine some mechanical problems (such as squeaks or rattles) that are not triggered by the diagnostic indicator monitors.

For more information on the instrument panel indicators, see page 57

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When an instrument panel indicator comes on or a message is displayed on the MID, AcuraLink immediately notifies you with the message, ‘‘An indicator is on. AcuraLink can help you decide what to do.’’ If you do not want the information right away, select the Check Later option. If you want the information now, select the Check Now option. (If the navigation screen is not active, you must select OK from the navigation disclaimer screen before you can check the

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When viewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu, you can use the Diagnostic Info button to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem.

NOTE: There may not be any additional information, depending on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information from the Acura server.

You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer.

AcuraLink

Dealer Appointment Reminder

When you make an appointment through the Owner’s Link Online Scheduling Service, you can be reminded in advance about that appointment through AcuraLink. If you need to reschedule, you can call your dealer directly with the HFL.

The timing of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on Owner Link.

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AcuraLink

AcuraLink/Messages Screen

To access the following functions, press the SETUP button, touch the MORE button, then select AcuraLink/Messages by touching on the screen.

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Select this

Delete Messages button to delete all stored messages within a category, except for diagnostic info and recall campaign messages. These messages can only be deleted by a certified technician after the recall is done or the problem is corrected, or through a broadcast message from Acura.

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New Message Notification Select ON if you want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the navigation screen). Select OFF if you do not want to be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the screen). Messages can still be accessed using the INFO menu. If you would like to stop receiving messages, visit the OwnerLink website at www.owners. acura.com to change your messaging preferences.

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Auto Reading Select ON to have the system automatically read each message to you. Select OFF to manually select the Voice button when you want a message read to you.

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AcuraLink

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Select

Phone-Data Connection this button to begin the process required to connect to Acura. This is used to access the most recent diagnostic information when a problem occurs.

the Hands Free Link consumer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit ACURA-9.

, or call (888) 9-

www.acura.ca

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Connect to the Acura Server The default setting is prompt. When a diagnostic info message appears, and you select the Check Now button, the system will prompt you before connecting to the Acura server. If you do not wish to connect at that time, select No at the prompt, and you will see the information from the onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’ setting will remove the prompt when you select the Check Now button and will automatically connect to the Acura server. This setting only applies when you have a Bluetooth enabled phone that is paired with the HFL and you have completed the Phone-Data Connection setup.

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For the Phone Data

NOTE: Connection button to be active, you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL). To complete the data connection setup, the paired phone must have a compatible data service. To find more information on Bluetooth compatible and enabled cell phones, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink

or call

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Compass

Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.

Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this:

2.

3.

1.

Press and hold the

and

buttons simultaneously until the temperature display changes (about 5 seconds).

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Verify the zone for your area on the map on page

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4.

Press the OFF button to save the zone selection.

button to cycle the button to

Press the count down, or the cycle the count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 4.

5.

To exit the zone setting mode, either press the

button and button simultaneously for

about 5 seconds, or press any climate control button on either side of the display other than the

or

button.

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−−

’’ in the compass

Compass Calibration If you see ‘‘ display, the compass is self- calibrating. The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continuously showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following.

Do this procedure in an open

NOTE: area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.

1.

2.

Press and hold the

and

buttons simultaneously until the temperature display changes (about 5 seconds).

Verify that the zone setting is correct by finding your area on the map on page

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Compass

3.

button to cycle the Press the count down, or the button to count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 4.

4.

Press the OFF button to save the zone selection.

6.

Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles.

7.

When the display goes from ’’ to an actual heading, the ‘‘ −− unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal.

5.

Press the OFF button again to begin calibrating the compass. The heading should now show ‘‘ −−

’’.

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Compass

Zone Map

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Rearview Camera and Monitor

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem

Since the rearview camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles.

Whenever you shift to reverse (R) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the rear view is shown on the navigation system screen.

For the best picture, always keep the rearview camera clean, and do not cover the camera lens. To avoid scratching the lens when you clean it, use a moist, soft cloth.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

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Hood

Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

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Fuel Economy . 242
Accessories and Modifications . 245
Carrying Cargo . 247

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until the multi-information display indicates it is needed.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation TypeS Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 91 or higher. If this octane grade is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher may be used temporarily. The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. The long-term use of regular-grade gasoline can lead to engine damage.

AllmodelsexceptTypeS Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. Use of a gasoline with a pump octane number less than 87 can lead to

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engine damage.

We recommend quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your dealer for service.

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Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 % ethanol by volume and up to 15 % MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station, or switch to another brand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide

OnTLwithmanualtransmission You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive the vehicle at low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by shifting to a lower gear.

Refueling

Pull

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the service station pump.

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat.

Service Station Procedures

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

3.

4.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the knob on the cap in the notch on the fuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

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Service Station Procedure

even Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

Tighten Fuel Cap Message

replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off.

5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi- information display, and the malfunction indicator lamp may also come on (see page

68

).

6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. The first time a leak is detected a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the multi-information display. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. The message should go off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or

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If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page

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Service Station Procedures

Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

1.

2.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

Put your fingers between the front edge of the hood and the front grille to locate the hood latch handle. Push this handle up until it releases the hood. Lift the hood.

LATCH If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

3.

Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.

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Service Station Procedures

Oil Check

DIPSTICK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

4.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

2.

Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

If it is near or below the lower mark, 287
see

Adding Engine Oil

on page

To close the hood, lower it to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands. Make sure the hood is securely latched.

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Service Station Procedures

Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks for information about checking other items on your vehicle.

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Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

MAX

MIN

Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant for 290
information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

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Fuel Economy

Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include:

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Represents urban

City MPG driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

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Represents a

Highway MPG mixture of rural and interstate driving, in a warmed-up vehicle, typical of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. A range of miles per gallon

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City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

achieved is also provided.

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Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost − Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the combined fuel economy.

For more information on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit fueleconomy.gov vehicles.gc.ca

www. (Canada: Visit

www.

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy:

Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy

VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see Maintenance Checks For example:

Owner’s on page 283

).

Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 287

).

Maintain proper tire inflation An under-inflated tire increases − ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy.

Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption.

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−

Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

DriveEfficiently

−

Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

Rapid

−

Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag.

−

If your vehicle has a

Always drive in the highest gear possible manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible.

Avoid excessive idling − results in 0 miles per gallon.

Idling

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Fuel Economy

CheckingYourFuelEconomy

Miles driven

Gallons of fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

1) 2) 3) 4)

Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off. Reset trip counter to zero. Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill. Follow one of the simple calculations above.

Minimize the use of the air conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

The A/C

−

Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

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Calculating Fuel Economy

MeasuringTechniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although non-Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability.

Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do