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A D V A N C E D

T E C H N O L O G Y

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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 started with some of the technology

features for your vehicle.

For complete information and instructions on all

vehicle controls and operation, please refer to the

respective sections in the Owner’s Manual.

Since this guide covers all trim levels of the Acura

ZDX, you may find descriptions of equipment and

features that are not on your particular vehicle.

2010

Advance Package shown

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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

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

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

B L I N D S P O TI N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M p. 37

BLUETOOTH ®H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p. 23

A D A P T I V EC R U I S E C O N T R O L p. 34

N A V I G A T I O N p. 18

A U D I O p. 17

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Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Keyless Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Rearview Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18AcuraLink Real-Time TrafficTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21AcuraLink® Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Playing an iPod or USB Flash Memory Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Note Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Bluetooth® Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Song By VoiceTM (SBV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Blind Spot Information System (BSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Fuel Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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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 P a c k a g e )Allows you to operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having theremote within operating range.

Press the door lock button oneither front door handle.

Grab either one of the front doorhandles.

O p e n i n g t h e T a i l g a t e

Press the tailgate release switch.

E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n

Press and hold the brake pedalthen press the ENGINESTART/STOP button.

� S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e

Shift to Park then press theENGINE START/STOP button.

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Press the ENGINE START/STOPbutton once.

Use audio, power sockets,power windows, etc. withoutturning the engine on

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L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

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

Odometer, Outside Temperature

Trip A,Outside Temperature

Oil Life,Outside Temperature

Trip B,Outside Temperature

Trip computer SH-AWD TorqueDistribution Monitor

Keyless MemorySettingsTM

Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink®

(shown on base model only)*

Tire Pressure Monitor

* if phone is paired

When you start the engine, the MIDshows the last active display fromthe previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the differentdisplays, press either Info button(▲/▼) for the main displays andpress the SEL/RESET button forthe sub-displays.

SEL/RESETbutton

INFObutton

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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 the SEL/RESET button toaccess trip information. Press eitherInfo (▲/▼) button to togglethrough the various screens, or theSEL/RESET button for sub-displays.

SEL/RESETbutton

INFObutton

Trip computer Average fueleconomy A*

Average fueleconomy B*

Instant fuel economy

*sub-displays available

Range

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

Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label onthe driver’s 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, thelow tire pressure indicator comes on along with a "CHECK TIREPRESSURE" message on the MID showing which tire(s) have low pressure.

K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S

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2. Check the MID:• If you have the correct remote, the driver ID that first appears on

the MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote. Go to step 3.

• If the numbers do not match, follow these simple instructions:

- Turn the vehicle off.

- Press the unlock button on your remote.

- Turn the vehicle on again and check the MID. The driver ID that first appears on the MID should now match the number on the back of your remote.

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 DOORUNLOCK.”

4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”

5. Select “ALL DOORS.”

6. Once the setting has beensaved, select "EXIT."

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

SEL/RESETbutton

Infobutton

Press the Info button to toggle tothe “Keyless Memory Settings”display, then press SEL/RESET toactivate 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 owner’s manual for other programmable settings.

Each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of programmableaudio, climate, driving position memory, and customized settings (MID).

1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by turning the vehicle on.

C h e c k p o i n t

2. Select “DOOR/WINDOWSETUP.”

3. Once you have the correct remote, you can begin to program yourKeyless Memory Settings.

Tech model shown

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:

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s

� S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g sSome examples on how to program vehicle settings.

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Store your desired stations onthe preset buttons and adjustyour preferred audio soundlevels (BASS, TREBLE, etc.).

3. Set your preferred climatecontrol settings (fan speed,temperature, etc.).

4. Once you turn the car off,your preferred settings aresaved and activated by thecorresponding remote (1 or 2).

� 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 )1. Turn the ignition switch to

ON (II). Shift into Park (P).3. Press and hold the SET button

until you hear a beep, thenrelease.

2. Adjust your preferred seat,steering wheel, and outsidemirror settings.

4. Press and hold the memorybutton # corresponding to theremote (1 or 2) you are usinguntil you hear two beeps.

* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.

R E A R V I E W C A M E R AFor added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help younavigate while in Reverse (R).

When you shift intoReverse, a real-timeimage of the area behindyour vehicle, along withhelpful parking guidelines, shows in themonitor. It automaticallyturns off when you shiftout of Reverse.

H o w I t W o r k s

Press and hold the powerbutton for about 3 seconds.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( B a s e M o d e l )� 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 fPress and release the powerbutton within 3 seconds ofshifting into Reverse.

� T u r n i n g t h e R e a r v i e wM o n i t o r O n o r O f f

Press and hold CANCEL forabout 3 seconds.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )� T u r n 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

Note: Each group of settings is activated by the corresponding remotetransmitter (1 or 2) when it's used to unlock the driver's door. When activated,each item begins to adjust before you enter the vehicle.

Base Model Tech/Advance

There are 3 rearview modes.Press ENTER to toggle betweenviews. Turn the Interface Dial toadjust the screen brightness.

Normal Top

Wide

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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 forhands-free calling, navigation, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions. For afull list of commands, say "Info" and "Voice Help."

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

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A C U R A L I N K * p. 15

B L U E T O O T H ®H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p. 18

C L I M A T E * p. 12

A U D I O * p. 23 and p. 27

N A V I G A T I O N * p. 13

* Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.

Advance Package shown

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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

HFL Talk button: Give HFLcommands and answerincoming calls.

HFL Back button: Cancel acommand and end or declinea call.

� B a s e M o d e l

Pick-Up button: Answer anincoming call, or go directly to theCellular Phone screen.Hang-Up button: End a call ordecline a call.Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,audio, climate control, orAcuraLink commands.Back button: Cancel a commandand return to the previous screen.

� T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e

- To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release theTalk button, then say “Help.”

- When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.- 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.

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.

� L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t sN e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n Say a command like “Displayrestaurants” to see restaurant iconsappear on the map.

� A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t eS e t t i n gSay a command like “Airconditioner on” and “Fan speed 4”to achieve a comfortable climatesetting.

� M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n sSay a command like “Radio 97.1FM” or “CD play track 5” to selectthat station or song.

� G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c et o D e s t i n a t i o nAfter a destination is entered, say“How far to destination?” to hearthe remaining distance.

Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of theseto familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

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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 ( c o n t i n u e d )

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 audioscreen

• 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• Auxiliary (AUX)

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)

• Brightnessup/down

• Volume up/down/min/max/off

• Interface dialfeedback on/off

• Guidance promptsmin/max/normal

• Display weather• Display weather

icons

• Display weatherwarning icons

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

• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)

• Voice command help (from the INFOscreen - 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 m m 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• Display entire route

• Air conditioneron/off

• Rear defrost on/off• Climate control

recirculate/freshair

• Fan speedup/down

• Temperature #degrees (# = 57–87)

• Temperature maxhot/cold

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N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your currentlocation and help guide you to a desired destination.


� U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l � U s i n g “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n dTry these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station,movie theater, restaurant, etc.


1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”

2. A list of the nearest ATMs inyour area is displayed byshortest distance todestination.

3. Say the number you want toselect.

4. The system calculates theroute and displays the“Calculate route to” screen.Say “OK” to set the route.

* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.


Calculated Route

Distance to go

Direction of destination

Current vehiclelocation

M a p S c r e e nL e g e n d

1. Say “Display menu” and“Address.”

2. Say “Street” followed by thestreet name. Do not includethe direction (N, S, E, W) ortype (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

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

4. Say the entire street addressnumber. For example, “1-2-3-4.”

5. If the street address is in morethan one city, a list of citynames appears. Say the num-ber next to the city you want.

6. The system calculates theroute and displays the“Calculate route to” screen.Say “OK” to set the route.

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� 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 highway flow of data.

NOTE: Traffic flow and incidenticons can only be displayed onmap scales of 5 miles (8 km) orless.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio® (free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

TrafficFlowdata

Incidenticon

Incident

Incident Icons:

Congestion

Construction

Roadclosed

Weather

A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R T M * ( i f e q u i p p e d )

� 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)** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

Clear

Weather Icons:

PartlyCloudy

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

Provides current weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in major metro areas.

1. Say “Display traffic incidents”to view a list of incidents inyour area.

2. Say “On route” to view specificincidents on your route.

3. Say the number of theincident you wish to avoid,and say “Avoid.”

4. The system notifies you that yourroute has been changed.

� T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n gThe system can automatically provide detours around traffic incidents (ifTraffic Rerouting is ON in Setup), or you can calculate a new route manually.

W e a t h e r F o r e c a s tSay “Weather forecast” to view a 1-day or 3-day forecast of your currentposition or city vicinity.

R a d a r 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 tSay “Warning list sorted by distance”to view a list of all U.S. weatherwarnings 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 areavailable on all map scales.

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 * ( i f e q u i p p e d )Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, andconstruction in major metro areas.

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A C U R A L I N K M E S S A G E S ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safetyinformation, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.

1. When you receive a newmessage, an envelope iconappears on the map screen.

2. Say “Messages,” and a list ofmessages appears.

1. Using the Interface Dial,open a maintenance orproduct updatemessage.

3. The system searches for the next availableappointment at your dealer. Select “ConfirmAppointment” if you are satisfied with thedate.

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

2. Select “ScheduleDealer Appt.” 4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.

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

To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and makesure your Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired and correctly set up (see PairingYour Phone).

Say “Pair.”

HFL asks you to name the phone. For example, say “Mary’s phone.”

YESNO

Enable “Discovery” or “Search” modeon your Bluetooth-compatible phone.

1

Say “Phone setup.”

2

3

HFL searches for your phone, and you must search for a Bluetooth device from yourphone. When HFL finds your phone, your phone prompts you to connect to HFL.

Your phone is now paired to HFL.The system exits out of the HFLmenu.

Enter the code from step 4 onyour phone.

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5

6

For more information or troubleshooting, HFL consumer support at (888) 528-7876, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or see your owner’s manual for details.

NO YESRepeat steps 2-5.

HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code. This code also appears on the MID.

Was connection successful?

Was pairing successful?

Has a phone been paired to the system before?

YESNO

The system gives you information about pairing a phone forthe first time.

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

B LUETOOTH ® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® ( B a s e M o d e l )Allows you to place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's audio system. Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is Bluetooth-compatible.

P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n eV i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s

HFL Talk button: Give HFLcommands and answer incomingcalls.

HFL Back button: Cancel acommand and end or decline acall.

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M a k i n g a C a l l


1. Say “Call” and the phonenumber.

2. Say “Call” or “Dial” tobegin the call.

3. The call is connected andheard through thespeakers.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l


1. A notification is heard, and“INCOMING CALL” and thephone number appear onthe MID.

2. Press the HFL Talk button toaccept the call.

3. Press the HFL Back buttonto decline or end the call.

BLUETOOTH ® H A N D S F R E E L I N K® ( Tech/Advance Package)Allows you to place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation andaudio systems. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone isBluetooth-compatible.


3. Say “Pair phone.”

2. Say “Setup Bluetoothphone.”

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

5. Put your phone in discoverymode, and search for aBluetooth device.

6. When your phone promptsyou, input the 4-digit passkey and connect to HFL.


1. Press the Pick-Up button toaccess the Cellular Phonescreen, and say “Phone setup.”

Pick-Up button: Answer anincoming call, or go directly to theCellular Phone screen.Hang-Up button: End a call ordecline a call.Talk button: Give HFL commands.Back button: Cancel a commandand return to the previous screen.

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

1234567890IN USE

CALLING

INCOMINGCALL

1234567890

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1. Press the Pick-Up button toaccess the Cellular Phonescreen.

2. Say “Dial.”

3. Say the entire phonenumber and “Dial” tobegin call.

4. The call is connected andheard through the speakers.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see

one of the following pop-up messages.

3. Press the Hang-Up buttonto end or decline the call.

2. Press the Pick-Up button toaccept the call.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

On the audio screenOn the navigationmap screen

On the CellularPhone screen

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


2a. Say “Call” and the voice tag.

2b. To view the complete list of speed dial entries, say“More speed dial.”

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

� U s i n g S p e e d D i a l



2. Say “Phonebook.”

3. HFL automatically importsyour cellular phonebook.

4. Once the phonebook im-ports, say the number ofthe entry you want to 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.

� 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 owner’s manual for instructions on storing aspeed dial entry.

3. The call is connected andheard through thespeakers.

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3. Push USB/AUX to begin playing.

2. Connect the USB connector to youriPod dock connector or flash drive.

1. Open the center console, andpull out the USB adapter cable.

1. To record a song sample, pressand hold XM for about 2 seconds.

2. To replay stored information, pushthe selector knob down.

3. Turn the selector knob to select“NOTE,” then press ENTER.

4. Turn the selector knob to select asound file, then press ENTER. Theselected recording plays.

BLUETOOTH ® A U D I O ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Plays audio files from your Bluetooth-compatible phone through your vehicle’s audiosystem. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available onyour phone.

i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h M e m o r yPlays audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash memory device through yourvehicle’s audio system.

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

R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s

1. Make sure your phone is on andpaired to HandsFreeLink (SeeHandsFreeLink).

• Press (�) or (�) on the audiocontrol panel.

• Press (+) or (-) on the remoteaudio controls.

There are two ways to skip through audio files:

2. Press USB/AUX repeatedly until“Bluetooth Audio” appears.

3. Press “play” on your phone;sound is redirected to the audiosystem.

*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

S k i p p i n g Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e sN o t e F u n c t i o n ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Use the Note function to store up to 30 ten-second recordings of songs and songinformation from XM Radio.

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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )HDD Audio allows you to record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive. Songs areautomatically recorded 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.

C r e a t i n g a P l a y l i s t o n H D D1. Push the selector up to select

MUSIC SEARCH.4. Push the selector down to

display the AUDIO MENU.

2. Select a category. 5. Select Add to Playlist.

3. Select the track you wish toadd to a playlist and pressENTER.

6. Select the playlist you wish toadd the track to and pressENTER.

2. Press HDD.

3. The first song of the lastrecorded album plays. Use(�) or (�) or (+) or (-) to skipthrough songs.

1. Push the selector up to selectMUSIC SEARCH.

2. Select one of the categories.

3. Select a track and press ENTERto begin play.

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S O N G B Y V O I C E T M ( S B V ) ( i P o d ® / H D D )Song By Voice (SBV) allows you to play songs from your iPod and HDD from mostnavigation/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


The systemprovides voicefeedback andlists possiblematches.

The systemplays theselectionand returnsto the SearchModescreen.

Say "iPodsearch" or"HDD search."

Say "Play" andone of theoptions on theSearch Modescreen. Forexample, say"Play ArtistXYZ."

Say thenumber of thecorrespondingselection youwish to play.For example,say "Four."

if exactmatchfound

if exactmatch

not found

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

The systemprovidesvoicefeedbackand listspossiblematches.

A list of tracksfrom theselected artistdisplays.

Say "iPod search"or "HDD search."

Say "List" andone of theoptions on theSearch Modescreen. Forexample, say"List Artist XYZ."

Say thenumber ofyour selection.For example,say "One."

The systemplays theselection andreturns to theSearch Modescreen.

Say thenumber ofthe artist.Forexample,say "Four."

if exactmatchfound

if exactmatch

not found

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T u r n i n g A C C O n

A D A P T I V E C R U I S E C O N T R O L ( A C C ) ( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Allows you to set a time or space interval between your vehicle and the vehicleahead of you. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change andmaintains a set range.

1. Press MAIN. 2. ACC appears onthe MID.

S w i t c h i n g B e t w e e n A C C a n d S t a n d a r d C r u i s e C o n t r o l

U s i n g A C C

2. The selectedmode appearson the MID.

1. Press and holdthe Distancebutton for aboutone second.

1. Press MAIN toactivate.

2. Accelerate to thedesired speed(above 25 mph).

3. Press and releaseSET/DECEL, thenrelease theacceleratorpedal.

4. To increasespeed: Press andhold RES/ACCEL.To decreasespeed: Press andhold SET/DECEL.

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

• Press MAIN.

• Press CANCEL.

• Tap the brakepedal.

There are three ways to cancel:

If there is no vehicle ahead of you within theACC range, a dotted-line vehicle icon appearson the MID.

Range MID Screen

Long

Middle

Short

Press the Distance button toshuffle through three ranges.

The selected range and setspeed are shown on the MID.

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

Long range

Middle range

Short range

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

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

C h a n g i n g V e h i c l e D i s t a n c eControl the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

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

Stage 2Provides furtherwarning by lightlyretracting the seatbeltand applying lightbrake force.

Stage 1Senses a quicklyapproaching objectand prompts you totake preventive actionby flashing a “BRAKE”warning on the MIDand emitting a series ofbeeps.

Stage 3Applies stronger brakeforce and seatbeltretraction to preparethe driver and frontpassenger 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 theCMBS indicator turns off.

CMBS OFF

CMBS On

You hear a beep, a messageappears on the MID, and the CMBSindicator turns on.

* 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/on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF buttonon the dashboard.

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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 ( B S I ) ( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spot areas.

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 detectedvehicle in your blind spot.

Minimum operating speed: 6-7mph

When a vehicle is detected inyour blind spot, the blind spotindicator turns on and stays lituntil the area is clear.

OFF ON

H o w I t W o r k s

When your turn signal is on and avehicle is detected, the blindspot indicator blinks until the areais clear or the turn signal is off.

Press the BSI OFFbutton on thedashboard toturn BSI off or on.

A messagebriefly appearson the MIDscreen showingthe system status.

R E G I S T E R A T W W W . M Y A C U R A . C O MMy Acura allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle,schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and servicerecords, manage your financial services account, and access other usefulinformation. Register at www.myacura.com to assure that you continue to enjoy theexperience of owning an Acura.

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

F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T• Use only 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 yourvehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emissions control system. Always useMMT-free gasoline if it is available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containingMMT may not be covered under warranty.

• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and informationon gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit My Acura atwww.myacura.com.

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