AcuraLink Features You Might Actually Use

AcuraLink Features You Might Actually Use

Connected-car apps can be a mixed bag. Some are full of features that sound impressive in a brochure but rarely get opened after the first week. AcuraLink has a few features that are genuinely useful, especially once you start working them into your normal routine. The exact functions depend on the model, package, subscription, and trial period, but here are some of the ones worth knowing about.

Remote Start From Your Phone

This is probably the easy favorite for most Acura owners. Available AcuraLink remote start lets you start the vehicle through your smartphone instead of being limited to the range of the key fob. On a freezing morning or a blazing-hot afternoon, that’s more useful than it sounds. You can get the vehicle running while you’re still finishing breakfast, leaving the office, or heading toward the parking lot.

Did I Lock the Car?

We’ve all done it. You walk halfway through a store and suddenly wonder whether you locked the doors.

Available AcuraLink features can let you check the vehicle and remotely lock or unlock the doors. That saves the walk back across the parking lot just to pull on the door handle and confirm something you probably already did.

There’s also a Find My Car feature that can flash the lights and sound the horn to help locate the vehicle. It's very handy after a concert, sporting event, airport trip, or one of those enormous shopping center parking lots.

Keep an Eye on Vehicle Information

Depending on the vehicle and AcuraLink service level, owners can also see information such as mileage, fuel level, tire-pressure status, and other vehicle data remotely. Maintenance information is useful here, too.

AcuraLink can provide Maintenance Minder messages, and some configurations support service scheduling with participating dealers. It’s a small thing, but having maintenance reminders and vehicle information in the same place makes it harder for routine service to sneak up on you.

There Are Safety Features, Too

Some AcuraLink service packages go beyond convenience. Available features can include automatic collision notification, enhanced roadside assistance, stolen-vehicle location support, and other emergency services. They’re features you hope you never need. Still, having them available can add some reassurance when you’re traveling.

Check What Your Acura Includes

This is where it’s worth asking a few questions when buying an Acura. AcuraLink availability varies by model and trim, and some connected services require a subscription after an included trial.

The team at Acura of Overland Park can show you which AcuraLink features are available on the model you’re considering and help you get everything connected. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and there’s a good chance you’ll end up using it more than you expect.