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What Is a CVT transmission All About?
When it comes to vehicle transmissions, you might have heard of the CVT transmission but aren't quite sure what makes it unique. CVT, or Continuously Variable Transmission, is a type of automatic transmission that stands out from traditional automatic systems in both design and performance. Acura, known for its innovation and high-quality engineering, uses CVT technology to enhance the driving experience. Let's take a closer look at what a CVT transmission is all about and why it's a great feature in Acura vehicles.
Read moreIs It Okay to Put Your Feet On the Dash?
We've all seen it. Cruising down the freeway, the front-seat passenger is reclined way back. Their bare feet are crossed, and the only way you know this is because you see them on the dashboard. Sometimes, their feet might even be out an open window with the wind blowing through their toes. It looks so comfortable and carefree, but is it safe to put feet on the dash? Obviously, it's never safe for the driver to put their feet on the dash. There aren't any pedals up there. And for passengers, it isn't safe either! Here are three reasons why putting feet on the dash is a bad idea.
Read moreHow to Enter Radio Code for Your Acura
Driving in silence is no fun at all. And yet, that's likely the case if you've had a dead battery. After boosting or recharging your Acura's battery, the radio screen is blank except for four letters: "C-O-D-E". How do you fix it and get back to singing "Sweet Child of Mine" at the top of your lungs, accompanied? Here's how to enter radio code for your Acura.
Read moreHow to Operate Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
When you bought your Acura, it may have come with options you have yet to discover. If one of those features happens to be rain-sensing windshield wipers, you've struck it big! That's one feature that is both extremely convenient and safety-enhancing - you'll wonder how you ever did without it. But do you know how to operate rain sensing windshield wipers on your Acura?
Read moreWhy an Acura SUV is a Great Idea
There are plenty of choices available in the auto marketplace today. The SUV segment is exploding, and new models are coming out all the time from all sorts of manufacturers. You'll find subcompact SUVs for city use, small SUVs for awesome fuel mileage, and massive gas-guzzlers that are like a full-size truck. But that's not what you'll get in an Acura SUV. It's so much more.In the Acura lineup, there are two SUVs available. Current models include the Acura RDX and the Acura MDX. Both Acura SUV models are very different than the rest of the competition. Best of all, both have the stuff you truly want in an SUV.
Read moreAcura Models and Apple CarPlay
Nearly everyone who drives a car today also has a smartphone, and that's especially true for Acura drivers. Their vehicles are technologically advanced and have some of the best convenience features. With recent laws regarding smartphone use while driving, integrating the two things - cars and smartphones - has pretty tough. But that's not an issue for iPhone users with Apple CarPlay.
Read moreWhat Does AcuraWatch Do For You?
Perhaps someone in the backseat dropped their toy on the floor, and you've reached back to pick it up. It may be that you're more tired than you initially thought when you got in the driver's seat. Or maybe someone pulled out in front of your Acura and you don't have time to react. These scenarios are the reason why you want an Acura equipped with AcuraWatch.
Read moreWhat is AcuraLink?
The instrument cluster just displayed a service reminder. You haven't been keeping track of your services, and you weren't expecting that it's time to get an oil change service on your Acura. You have a busy afternoon with a meeting at 3 o'clock. You don't remember - is there enough gas in your Acura to get across town, or do you need to leave early to stop at the gas station? And when you're in a part of town you aren't familiar with, how do you know that no one is messing with your new car? The answer to all of your questions is AcuraLink.
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