What is AcuraLink?
What is AcuraLink?
Posted on March 7, 2024
AcuraLink is an app that’s loaded onto your smartphone. Control your Acura from anywhere by linking it to your phone or Alexa-enabled device.
AcuraLink Basic Package
The complimentary Basic Package lets you access important information about your vehicle and its health. These are the functions of the AcuraLink Basic Package:
Owner's Guide
The Acura owner’s guide in a digital format is available on your phone. Look up things like maintenance codes and warning lights with easy search functions instead of paging through a book.
Recall Notifications
If your vehicle is subject to a factory recall, you’ll be notified through AcuraLink. Honda takes the safety of the drivers of its cars very seriously, and recall notifications are sent timeously.
Schedule Service
Maintenance is vital to keep any car running smoothly and safely. Honda has a service schedule that will ensure the car is always in tip-top condition, so use this function to schedule your services with any certified dealer.
Roadside Assistance
If you should suffer a problem such as running out of fuel, getting a flat tire, suffering from a flat battery or needing a tow, you can use AcuraLink to contact our contact centre and arrange assistance. The contact centre is open 24/7.
Dashboard
This function is a mirror image of the dashboard in your Acura. You can check mileage, fuel range and other data points from anywhere.
Vehicle Health Report
Honda will send a monthly report on your vehicle’s health to your inbox.
Send Destination
Use your smartphone to send a destination directly to your Acura’s navigation system.
Last Mile
Once you’ve parked your car, you can no longer use the navigation system to find your way. It is no problem; your phone and the navigation system have you covered. Your phone will direct you from where you’ve parked to the door of your destination.
AcuraLink Package
The complimentary Link Package gives the driver information about the vehicle's status and allows the driver to customize their navigation settings. These are the functions available through the AcuraLink Package:
Dashboard
This function is a mirror image of the dashboard in your Acura. You can check mileage, fuel range and other data points from anywhere.
Recall Notifications
If your vehicle is subject to a factory recall, you’ll be notified through AcuraLink. Honda takes the safety of the drivers of its cars very seriously, and recall notifications are sent timeously.
Vehicle Health Report
Honda will send a monthly report on your vehicle’s health to your inbox.
Favourites
This function permits the driver to search for their favourite destinations and load them into the navigation system for quick and easy navigation.
Send Destination
Use your smartphone to send a destination directly to your Acura’s navigation system.
AcuraLink Security Package
The AcuraLink Security Package is not complimentary and carries a subscription fee. This package is designed to give drivers peace of mind. Its functions include:
Automatic Collision Notification
Suppose the car is involved in a collision and the airbags are deployed. In that case, the system will automatically contact the control centre, and a live agent will telephone you to find out what assistance you require. First responder help will also be dispatched to your location.
Emergency Call
In an emergency, a live agent will stay on the line with you until first responders arrive to assist you.
Personal Data Wipe
If you sell your Acura, you can wipe out all personal data, such as audio information and navigation favourites, with a factory reset through the app.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Repair or towing services can be arranged through this app.
AcuraLink Remote Package
The AcuraLink Remote Package is not complimentary and is subject to a subscription fee. This package of functions is designed to allow the driver to manage your vehicle from a remote location. The functions included in the package are:
Remote Start and Stop
Start the engine remotely and turn on the air conditioning to ensure the internal temperature is comfortable before you open the door.
Security Alarm Alert
The app will alert you if the vehicle’s security alarm is triggered.
Amazon Alexa Skill
This function allows you to send instructions to the car via Alexa.
Remote Lock and Unlock
This very convenient function allows you to lock or unlock the doors remotely.
Find My Car
Finding your car in a vast car park can be daunting, but your app will lead you directly to your car.
Geofence Alert
You can set up regions where your car can or cannot operate. If the car breaks the region's boundaries, you’ll get an alert via the app.
Speed Alert
If the car is driven at a speed that exceeds your set parameters, you’ll get an alert via the app.
Destination by Voice
Use voice commands to search for places and send directions to the navigation system.
Stolen Vehicle Locator
No thief will be able to abscond with your car. This locator will allow you to notify the police where the car is.
AcuraLink Concierge Package
The AcuraLink Concierge Package isn’t complimentary and requires a subscription. This package puts all the convenience of having a personal concierge at your fingertips.
Personal Concierge
Revel in the luxury of having a concierge who will make airline, hotel or restaurant bookings for you and send the confirmation and navigation details right to your car.
Information, Security and Assistance Rolled Into One App
The AcuraLink app contains all the most helpful functionality that allows you to find information, schedule services, get assistance, secure your car and enjoy the luxury of a personal concierge. All this functionality is rolled into one app that lives on your smartphone—convenience and assistance are at your fingertips.