I have tried to figure out the answer, but...on the dash messaging area where the trip computer, etc is, one of the several displays is "minimal' with no other words. Anyone have an idea what this is referring to?

 

I would say minimal = minimal "clutter"

 

except the word Minimal in the display is the "clutter" LOL

 

Same here. My wild guess is that it may be referring to the current activity of the sh-awd system. But that is a stretch.

 

'Minimal' just means that nothing else is being displayed. "Blank Screen" would be an alternate choice of labels but "Minimal" uses fewer letters so it's more 'minimal', and "Blank Screen" would not result in a 'blank screen'.

 

I think it speaks to the incompleteness or Beta phase of the system. It almost seems like "Minimal" corresponds to the font size of the system. It is quite small and would seem that an ability to enlarge the size would be helpful. Maybe just my wishful thinking.

 

 

OK, thanks.It seems like this may remain a mystery. The manual doesn't say, the dealer didn't know. Maybe it's referring to my bank account after paying cash for the car...

 

 

 

 

Yeah, it refers to the amount of information being displayed on the MID screen, but I agree a blank screen would be more "minimal". Pg 129 Owner's Manual.

I just wish it would default to the Nav/compass display, which is usually my preferred setting, unless there's some really earth-shattering message it needs to display.

I think it doesn't default to the Nav display because the Nav takes so long to boot up.

And yes, Madd Dog, Acura is distressingly consistent about the "effectiveness" of their infotainment systems as compared to the rest of their vehicles.