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Acura 2008 TSX, Owner'S Manual

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Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.

Push down on the key while you
move the shift lever out of Park to
neutral.

To release the reverse lockout, move
the shift lever from neutral to
reverse, then to Park.

Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the driver’s side. Press
the brake pedal, and restart the
engine.

If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.

6.

5.

4.

Automatic Transmission

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SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT

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Summary of Contents for 2008 TSX

Page 1: ...inks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year 2007 Honda Motor Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...ld This owner s manual covers all models of the TSX You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT Si vous avez besoin d un Manuel du Conducteur en français veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SEAC40 OWNER ADDRESS V I N DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME DEALER NO A...

Page 3: ... symbol This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle other property or the environment Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that your dealer s staff is specially trained in servicing the many syste...

Page 4: ...with service related devices that record information about powertrain performance The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes but it remains confidential WARNING This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data reco...

Page 5: ... your vehicle You must use your own good judgement This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully how to use this vehicle correctly and safely such as Driver and Passenger Safety such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions These signal words mean preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or on the vehicle Instructi...

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Page 7: ...s tires and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order climate control audio steering wheel security cruise control HomeLink and other convenience items Contents Index I Service Information Summary last page Instruments and Controls 59 Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Features 159 Before Driving 231 Driving 247 Maintenance 277 Taking Care of the Unexpe...

Page 8: ...ke your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus what you need to know if you re planning to tow a trailer What gasoline to use how to break in your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo A summary of the warranties covering your ne...

Page 9: ... is shown P 135 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG DRIVER S FRONT AIRBAG GAUGES P 68 P 9 26 P 9 33 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 130 P 129 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER P 62 P 234 P 233 PARKING BRAKE LEVER P 151 P 147 DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM MIRROR CONTROLS P 146 P 252 P 250 P 143 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ４２ ４９ ３１ＳＥ...

Page 10: ...NTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS FOG LIGHTS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH Vehicle without navigation system is shown SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 269 P 121 122 P 202 P 150 P 125 P 123 P 120 P 33 P 124 P 124 P 206 P 137 P 71 72 BLUETOOTH HANDSFR...

Page 11: ...Front Airbags Work 26 How Your Side Airbags Work 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 31 How the SRS Indicator Works 32 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 33 Airbag Service 34 Additional Safety Precautions 35 Protecting Children General Guidelines 36 All Children Must Be Restrained 36 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 37 The Passenger s Fr...

Page 12: ... and a lap shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat see pages A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts not replace them So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly see page Having a tire blowout or a mecha...

Page 13: ...rly Some features do not require any action on your part These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones a collapsible steering column and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash Your Vehicle s Safety Features always wear your seat belts Driver and Passenger Safety 7 1 2 2 3 4 5 7 8 7 10 11 9 8 9 6 1 Safety...

Page 14: ...duce your risk of serious injury Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats N...

Page 15: ...p protect the heads of the driver front passenger and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your side curtain airbags work Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your si...

Page 16: ...eat belts Remember however that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy To do their job airbags must inflate with tremendous force So while airbags help save lives they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly...

Page 17: ...pen monitor on the multi information display to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed You will see the appropriate light lights and the message for each condition The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver adult passengers and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front seat 36 43 CONTINUED Pro...

Page 18: ...stop Adjust the driver s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard See page for how to lock the doors 129 Adjust t...

Page 19: ...may help See page for how to adjust the front seats The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches 25 cm between the center of the steering wheel and the chest In addition to adjusting the seat you can adjust the steering wheel up and down and in and out see page 125 138 CONTINUED Adjust the Seat Backs 3 Protecting Adults and...

Page 20: ...ing under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible 139 138 Adjust the Head Restraints 4 Protecting Adults and Teens 14 Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can b...

Page 21: ... belt as low as possible across your hips then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder CONTINUED Fasten and Position the ...

Page 22: ...eath Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors To adjust the height of an anchor press and hold the release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or s...

Page 23: ...otect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips In addition an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag Advice for Pregnant Women Pro...

Page 24: ...nflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt Do ...

Page 25: ...or on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before your seat belt is fastened the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops the indicator will stop flashing but remain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the...

Page 26: ...ching the rear of the seat back If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat something may be interfering with the monitoring system Look for and remove If no obstructions are found have your vehicle checked by a dealer All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor In normal driving th...

Page 27: ... unbuckled For added protection the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners When activated the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out the lockable retractor will activate The belt will retract but it will not allow the passenger to move freely To deactiva...

Page 28: ...working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts See your booklet for details If a seat belt is worn during a crash it must be replaced by your dealer A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash 310 Acura Warranty Information Additional Informa...

Page 29: ...t Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 11 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors OPDS Sensors Control Unit 13 Side Impact Sensors Second 14 Side Curtain Airbags 15 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Indica...

Page 30: ...ws The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG see page Automatic front seat belt tensioners see page Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off see page Sensors that can detect whether the driver s seat belt and the front passenger s seat belt are latched or unlatched see page A driver s seat posi...

Page 31: ...the control unit the airbag activators the seat belt tensioners and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON II position An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags sensors or seat belt tensioners see page Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger s seat If the weight is about 65 lbs 29 kg or...

Page 32: ...ffered by the airbag would be minimal If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration If the rate of deceleration is high enough the control unit will instantly inflate the driver s and front passenger s airbags at the time and with the force needed Only the driver s airbag will deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat or if the...

Page 33: ... so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powder from the airbag s surface Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so If the occupant...

Page 34: ...force regardless of the severity of the impact If there is a problem with the sensor the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver s seating position The passenger s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front if the sensors detect the weight of...

Page 35: ...nger airbag off indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on see page If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat the airbag will be off However the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on Be aware that objects placed on the passenger s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat or placing heavy items in the...

Page 36: ...e the seat belt tensioner on the affected side Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger s seat Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag s deployment path the airbag will shut off The side airbag may also shut off if a short adult leans si...

Page 37: ...or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off If the side airbag off indicator comes on see page have the passenger sit upright Once the passenger is out of the airbag s deployment path the system will turn the airbag back on and the indicator will go out In a moderate to severe side impact sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to ins...

Page 38: ...oes off This tells you the system is working properly This indicator alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been automatically shut off It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the indicator should come on for several seconds and then go off see page If it doesn t come on stays on or comes on while driving without a pas...

Page 39: ...s a folded down back seat that is touching the rear of the seat back Any items under the front passenger s seat Any object hanging on the seat or in the seat back pocket If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat the airbag will be off However the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total...

Page 40: ... body shop Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Even if your airbags do not inflate your dealer should inspect the driver s seat position sensor the front passenger s weight sensors the front seat belt tensioners and all seat belts worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly ...

Page 41: ...the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Services at 800 382 2238 Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason Do not expose the front passenger s seat back to liquid Do not cover or...

Page 42: ...a vehicle see pages see pages Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to protect child passengers 41 50 51 54 properly All Children Must Be Restrained Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle Larger children must be restrained with a lap shoulder belt and ride ...

Page 43: ...ricting where children may ride Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking Also children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger s front airbag off see page please follow these guidel...

Page 44: ...trained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models Canadian Models Protecting Children General Guidelines 38 DASHBOARD SUN VISORS SUN VISORS ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ４８ ４９ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００４３ ...

Page 45: ...to the rear as possible see page Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat see page Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured see page If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat The back seat is far safer for a child than the front Many parents say they prefer to put...

Page 46: ...an be seriously or fatally injured See pages and for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces and can be very hazardous For example infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the v...

Page 47: ...mmended or from locking their seat back in the desired position It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger s advanced front airbag system If placed facing forward an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision Only a rear facing child seat provides proper support for a baby s head neck and back Two types of seats may be used a seat designed exclusively for i...

Page 48: ... may wish to get a smaller rear facing child seat We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat Of the different seats available we recommend those that have a five point harness system as shown Protecting Small Children Child Seat Type Protecting Infants and Small Children 42 Placing a rear facing child seat in the front se...

Page 49: ...properly strapped in the seat Even with advanced front airbags which can automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off see page a back seat is the safest place for a small child 33 Child Seat Placement Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger s airbag can be hazardous Protecting Infants and Small Children Driver and Passenger Safety 43 Plac...

Page 50: ...ng a previously purchased one we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used Rear facing for infants forward facing for small children Since LATCH compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation we recommend selecting this style In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with...

Page 51: ... can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker s instructions A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injur...

Page 52: ...ker s instructions Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children at the outer rear seats The lower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH Some LATCH compatible seats have a rigid type connector as shown above The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above th...

Page 53: ...e a flexible type connector as shown above Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly find a route where the strap can be tightened securely 4 5 6 7 139 Installing a Child Seat Drive...

Page 54: ...houlder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps In addition the lap shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver s have a lockable retractor that mus...

Page 55: ...ack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap shoulder belt installation we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available A child...

Page 56: ...ad restraint legs Lift the anchor cover then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly find a route where the strap can be tightened securely 1 2 3 1 2 48 48 Using the Center Anchor Using an Outer Anchor Installing a Child Seat 50 TETHER ...

Page 57: ...lt The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed and important precautions for a child who must sit in front 1 2 CONTINUED Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit Driver and Passenger Safety 51 Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger s front airbag inflat...

Page 58: ...eat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight e g 6 years or 60 lbs Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intend to drive Booster seats can be high back or low back Whichever sty...

Page 59: ...irbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or out of position A side airbag also poses risks If any part of a larger child s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag the child could receive possibly serious injuries If a child who uses a booster seat must r...

Page 60: ...wner s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight back against the seat and feet on or near the floor Check that the child s seat belt is properly positioned and secured Supervise the child Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit p...

Page 61: ...ndition If you must drive with the trunk open open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running even in an unconfined area adjust the climate control system as follows The vehicle is raised for an oil change You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the und...

Page 62: ...or death Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement U S models Canadian models U S models only Safety Labels 56 DASHBOARD HOOD RADIATOR CAP ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５２ １５ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００６１ ...

Page 63: ...U S models U S models Canadian models Canadian models Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 57 DOORJAMBS SUN VISORS ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５２ ３５ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００６２ ...

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Page 65: ...el Adjustment 125 Keys and Locks 126 Immobilizer System 127 Ignition Switch 128 Door Locks 129 Childproof Door Locks 130 Remote Transmitter 131 Trunk 135 Emergency Trunk Opener 136 Trunk Main Switch 136 Seat Heaters 137 Seats 138 Power Seat Adjustment 138 Driver s Lumbar Support 139 Head Restraints 139 Folding Rear Seat 141 Driving Position Memory System 143 Mirrors 145 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...

Page 66: ...ROL AUTO BUTTON DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 151 P 160 P 170 P 145 GAUGES P 68 MIRRORS CONTROLS P 146 P 62 P 234 Vehicle without navigation system is shown FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER TRUNK RELEASE LEVER P 147 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 129 P 135 P 233 P 252 P 250 P 143 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５２ ５０ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００６５ ...

Page 67: ... 66 P 66 P 65 P 66 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR P 67 P 69 P 66 P 19 62 P 32 64 P 63 P 32 63 PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR P 64 CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR P 66 SYSTEM M...

Page 68: ...beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals For more information see page The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running For more information see page If this indicator comes on when the engine is running the battery is not being charged and you will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi information ...

Page 69: ...her time it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags passenger s side airbag automatic cutoff system automatic seat belt tensioners side curtain airbags driver s seat position sensor and the front passenger s weight sensors You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi information display s...

Page 70: ...on there is a problem with the VSA system You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked Without VSA your vehicle still has normal driving ability but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement For more information see page This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II positi...

Page 71: ...he ON II position If this indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked With this indicator on your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti lock function You will also see a CHECK ABS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page For more information see page The left or right turn signa...

Page 72: ... there is about 2 3 U S gal 8 6 of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi information display Press the INFO button on the steering wheel see page to see the message see page Most of the time this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator SRS ind...

Page 73: ...f the road when it is safe check which tire has lost pressure on the multi information display and determine the cause If it is because of a flat tire have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible If two or more tires are underinflated call a professional towing service For more information see page If this indicator begins to flash there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system TPM...

Page 74: ...eather or a long period of uphill driving the pointer may rise to the upper zone If it reaches the red Hot mark pull safely to the side of the road See page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine s cooling system 333 Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge 68 TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE INFO KNOB SELECT RESET KNOB FUEL GAUGE U S model is shown Avoid driving with an extrem...

Page 75: ... vehicle control settings to your liking with the multi information display and the two buttons on the steering wheel see page When you unlock and open the driver s door with the remote transmitter the display shows Welcome Driver 1 or Welcome Driver 2 depending on which remote transmitter you use The driver s ID is detected by the transmitter For more information about driver s ID see page If you...

Page 76: ...segment displays trip computer The lower segment displays the odometer Trip A B outside temperature and engine oil life and maintenance message Multi Information Display 70 SECONDARY DISPLAY LOWER SEGMENT PRIMARY DISPLAY UPPER SEGMENT Press SEL RESET Button Press INFO Button U S model is shown ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５４ ５０ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００７５ ...

Page 77: ...ed into two displays primary and secondary After you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position press the INFO button on the steering wheel or the INFO knob in the instrument panel What you last selected appears on the secondary display of the trip computer Pressing the INFO button knob repeatedly changes the display as shown in the example on the previous page Messages in the trip computer in...

Page 78: ...ll be reset at the same time In the lower segment each time you press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel the display changes from Trip A Odometer to Trip A Outside Temperature to Trip B Outside Temperature to Engine Oil Life and then back to the Trip A Odometer as shown on page When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position what you last selected is displayed You can also change t...

Page 79: ...s until the proper temperature is displayed In certain weather conditions temperature readings near freezing 32 F 0 C could mean that ice is forming on the road surface You can adjust the outside temperature display see page This shows the remaining life of the engine oil It shows 100 after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operat...

Page 80: ...fter completing the service If you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do not reset the display the message changes to SERVICE PAST DUE when the engine oil life becomes 0 These messages appear on the multi information display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position For more information about Maintenance Messages see on page Also refer to page for important maintenance ...

Page 81: ... on the instrument panel including the system message indicator to come on The system message indicator does not go off until the problem s is corrected When there are several warnings to be shown the system switches the messages every 5 seconds The message is shown until you push the INFO button To see the message again press the INFO button 5 seconds after the display disappears Multi Informatio...

Page 82: ...tion display messages and where to find further information on each message See page 78 See page 78 See page 78 See page 79 See page 79 See page 79 See page 80 See page 81 See page 81 See page 81 Multi Information Display 76 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５５ ５６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００８１ ...

Page 83: ... page 82 See page 82 See page 83 See page 84 See page 82 See page 83 See page 84 See page 122 See page 85 See page 83 See page 84 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 77 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５６ １０ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００８２ ...

Page 84: ...hicle speed slows down to less than 1 8 mph 3 km h In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel the multi information display interrupts the current display and shows FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT if either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving This message remains displayed while the vehicle is moving until you or...

Page 85: ...id reservoir in the engine compartment you will see BRAKE FLUID LOW If you see this message have the brake system checked by your dealer see page If the fuel fill cap is missing or not tightened properly you will see TIGHTEN FUEL CAP Make sure the fuel cap is installed and tightened at least one click 300 CONTINUED Multi Information Display Remove Key Brake Fluid Low Tighten Fuel Cap Instruments a...

Page 86: ...s a leak in the vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator lamp MIL comes on If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened turn the engine off and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced If the MIL does not go off have your vehicle inspected by a dealer...

Page 87: ...must refuel soon The low fuel indicator on the instrument panel will also come on If one or more of your vehicle tires are low on pressure you will see a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message on the display See page for more information on the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS 265 Canadian models only CONTINUED Washer Fluid Low Fuel Low Check Tire Pressure Multi Information Display Instruments and Contro...

Page 88: ...system checked by your dealer see page If the engine oil is very low or has lost pressure you will see CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL on the multi information display You will also see the low oil pressure indicator in the instrument panel flashing or staying on If you see this message you should take immediate action since serious engine damage is possible Follow the procedure on page 32 268 335 Passenge...

Page 89: ... by a dealer as soon as possible If there is a problem with your front airbags side airbags passenger s side airbag automatic cutoff system automatic seat belt tensioners side curtain airbags driver s seat position sensor or the front passenger s weight sensors you will see CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM on the multi information display Take your vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible see page 32 261 Automa...

Page 90: ...tems may have a problem Have your vehicle checked by your dealer see page If there is a problem with the brake system you will see CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM on the multi information display The parking brake and brake system indicator in the instrument panel will also come on See page for more information 336 336 338 Check Charging System Check Emission System Check Brake System Multi Information Display...

Page 91: ...cuit you will see CHECK DRL SYSTEM on the multi information display If you see this message have your vehicle checked by your dealer You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink HFL system without touching your cell phone 206 CONTINUED Check DRL System Cruise Control Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Multi Information Display Instruments and Control...

Page 92: ...you use your remote transmitter to unlock the driver s door and the system fails to recognize either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 see page to link your transmitter to your vehicle To use the system your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked Not all cell phones are compatible with this system Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell phone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone ca...

Page 93: ... to CHANGE SETTING Press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory select DEFAULT ALL as described on page If you want to change any vehicle control settings select CHANGE SETTING and follow the instructions on page You can also use the select reset knob in the instrument panel Turn the knob to select a setting and press it...

Page 94: ...d the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel Resets the elapsed time of your current trip Changes the trip computer s main display from its default setting Causes the driver s seat position to be stored in memory Customize Group METER SETUP P 93 POSITION SETUP P 104 Customize Setup ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5 F 0 F 5 F 3 C 0 C 3 C ON OFF IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B RESET INST FUEL AVG FUEL R...

Page 95: ...he driver s door Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter when the button is pushed one time The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button A horn will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice Changes how long it takes in seconds for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door Changes the windshield wipe...

Page 96: ...hange the display between CANCEL OK and EXIT each time you press the INFO button If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL press the SEL RESET button while CANCEL is shown The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY To set the default settings press the INFO button until the display changes as shown above Press the SEL RESET button to select DEFAULT ALL DEFAULT ALL Multi Information Display 90 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５８...

Page 97: ...e above display for several seconds and the display will return to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If DEFAULT ALL is not completed successfully you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY Repeat the procedure to select DEFAULT ALL Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 91 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５８ ３５ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００９６ ...

Page 98: ...n Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize and press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference Here are the settings you can customize METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP WIPER SETUP DOOR WINDOW SETUP Change Setting Multi Information Display 92 Press SEL RESET Button Press the INFO Button ...

Page 99: ...e steering wheel Then press the INFO button repeatedly Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown To customize a setting press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize and press the SEL RESET button Then follow the procedures described on the following pages CONTINUED Meter Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 93 Press the...

Page 100: ...in to enter the language selection mode There are three selectable languages English French and Spanish Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown Select the language you want by pressing the INFO button and press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Language Selection Multi Information Display 94 Press the INFO Button ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５９ ０９ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ００９９ ...

Page 101: ...ay for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit LANGUAGE SELECTION press the INFO button repeatedly until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU All messages on the multi information display will be shown in the language you selected CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 95 ０７ ０５ １７ １６...

Page 102: ... find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below or above the actual temperature adjust it as described on the following columns While the multi information display shows METER SETUP press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel The display changes to the CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button once and you will see ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY as shown above Adjust Outside Temp Dis...

Page 103: ...TSIDE TEMP DISPLAY press the INFO button until you see EXIT and press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU When your selection is successfully entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 97 U S model is shown ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５９ ３２ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１０２ ...

Page 104: ...very time you refuel your vehicle follow the procedure described from the next column While the multi information display shows METER SETUP press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel The display changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see TRIP A AVG FUEL RESET WITH REFUEL in the lower segment as shown above Trip A Avg Fuel Reset with Refuel Multi Information Disp...

Page 105: ...ur selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit TRIP A AVG FUEL WITH REFUEL press the INFO button until you see EXIT and press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 99 ０７ ０５ １７ １６ ５９ ４７ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１０４ ...

Page 106: ...y changes to the CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ELAP TIME RESET CONDITION in the lower segment as shown above Press the SEL RESET button The display changes as shown above The lower segment changes between IGN RESET TRIP A RESET and TRIP B RESET each time you press the INFO button Enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Elap Time Reset Condition Multi I...

Page 107: ...ur selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit ELAP TIME RESET CONDITION press the INFO button until you see EXIT and press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 101 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ００ ０３ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１０６ ...

Page 108: ...shows INST MPG U S models or INST L 100 km Canadian models in default setting You can customize this setting to your liking in following procedure Press the SEL RESET button The display changes as shown above The lower segment changes from INST FUEL to AVG FUEL to RANGE to ELAPSED TIME then to AVG SPEED each time you press the INFO button Enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Prima...

Page 109: ...nter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit PRIMARY DISP SELECTION press the INFO button until you see EXIT and press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 103 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ００ １８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１０８ ...

Page 110: ...FF by pressing the INFO button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button If MEMORY POSITION LINK is ON the driver s seat moves to the position stored in the memory when you open the driver s door using the remote transmitter Refer to page for setting the seat position memory Also refer to page for remote transmitter use 132 143 Position Setup Memory Position Link Multi Information ...

Page 111: ...n your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU To exit MEMORY POSITION LINK press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 105 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ００ ３４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１１０ ...

Page 112: ...tton on the steering wheel Each time you press the INFO button the display changes between INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME and HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER To make your selection press the SEL RESET button The interior lights fade out when you close all doors You can change the time that the interior lights fade out While the multi information display shows LIGHTING SETUP press the SEL RESET button on the...

Page 113: ...ection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU To exit INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 107 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ００ ５４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１１２ ...

Page 114: ...h time you press the INFO button the highlighted number changes from 0 sec to 15 sec to 30 sec and then to 60 sec Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Headlight Auto Off Timer Multi Info...

Page 115: ... you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 109 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０１ ０９ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１１４ ...

Page 116: ...tton on the steering wheel Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown in the next column To customize a setting press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize and press the SEL RESET button Then follow the procedures described on the following pages Door Window Setup Multi Information Display 110 Press the INFO Button ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０１ １９ ３１ＳＥＡ６...

Page 117: ...h the UNLOCK button once on the remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in the driver s door lock only the driver s door unlocks You can select whether only the driver s door unlocks or all the doors unlock in DOOR LOCK MODE Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button CONTINUED Door Lock Mode Multi Information Display I...

Page 118: ...If you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit DOOR LOCK MODE press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display 112 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０１ ３５ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１１７ ...

Page 119: ...e LOCK button with the security system set again within 5 seconds the horn sounds to let you know the security system is working You can customize the Keyless Lock settings so that the exterior lights do not flash and or the acknowledgement beeper does not sound While the multi information display shows DOOR WINDOW SETUP press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel Then press the INFO button r...

Page 120: ... enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display 114 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０１ ５２ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１１９ ...

Page 121: ...tton Each time you press the INFO button the time changes from 30 sec to 60 sec and then to 90 sec If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds the doors automatically relock and the security system sets You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds CONTINUED Security Relock Timer Multi Information Display Instruments ...

Page 122: ...onds and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU To exit SECURITY RELOCK TIMER press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display 116 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０２ ０８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１２...

Page 123: ...ay changes from WITH VEH SPD to INTERMITTENT and then to EXIT Press the INFO button to select WITH VEH SPD or INTERMITTENT and enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When WIPER SETUP is shown on the multi information display the action of the windshield wipers can be changed To do this refer to the following procedure CONTINUED Wiper Setup Front Wiper Action Multi Information Displa...

Page 124: ...hen your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit FRONT WIPER ACTION press the INFO button until you see EXIT then press the SEL RESET button The display goes back ...

Page 125: ...ON CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH P 150 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 33 P 121 122 P 120 P 124 P 124 P 71 72 P 123 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS P 206 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH P 202 Vehicle without navigation system is shown SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 137 HORN P 269 P 125 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 126: ...t to the shortest delay the wiper speed will increase to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the lever To change the FRONT WIPER ACTION setting see page MIST OFF INT Intermittent LO Low speed HI Hi...

Page 127: ...tion turns on the headlights When the light switch is in the or the position the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 position If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver s door Turn signal Off ...

Page 128: ...ght switch in the off or position the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and release the parking brake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brake This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position remove the key then open and cl...

Page 129: ...urn the light switch to or Turning the select reset knob fully to the right until you hear a click will cancel the reduced bright ness If you see a CHECK DRL SYSTEM message on the multi information display there is a problem in the high beam headlight s circuit Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked The select reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument p...

Page 130: ...ou restart the vehicle Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic or if your vehicle is disabled The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of ...

Page 131: ...ts toward your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position 1 3 4 2 Steering Wheel Adjustment Instruments and Controls 125 LEVER Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash Adjust the steering wheel only whe...

Page 132: ... received a key number tag with your keys You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Use only Acura approved key blanks The keys do not contain batteries Do not try to take them apart The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks You can keep the trunk release lever rear seat trunk access and glove box l...

Page 133: ...ystem may not recognize your key s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object i e key fob is near the ignition switch when you insert the key As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including int...

Page 134: ... key position when driving Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY I to the ON II position You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK 0 or the ACCESSORY I position and open the driver s door Remove the key to turn off the beeper You will also see a REMOVE KEY message on the...

Page 135: ...ng insert the key turn the key and release it The remaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds To change this setting see page You can open or close the windows by using the key in the driver s door see page To lock the passenger s door when getting out of the vehicle push the lock tab down and close the door To lock the driver s door remove the key from the igni...

Page 136: ...pened from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab To open the door pull the lock tab up and use the outside door handle With the driver s door open and the key in the ignition both master door lock switches are disabled If you try to lock an open driver s door by pushing in the lock tab all doors will unlock when you close the driver s door Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks Door ...

Page 137: ...etting see page When the key is in the ignition switch the functions of each button are disabled Press this button once to lock all doors Some exterior lights will flash When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds you will hear a horn depending on the KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT setting to verify that the doors are locked and the security system has set The Lock button will not work this way if any...

Page 138: ...ey is in the ignition switch Standing outside the vehicle with all the doors shut push the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until the LED on the remote transmitter blinks 2 times Open and shut the driver s door Use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the driver s door Verify that the remote transmitter is in the linked mode Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The MID displ...

Page 139: ... this also cancels the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting for that remote and restores the default settings Any of these actions will stop the system s automatic seat adjustment Pressing either memory button or the MEMO button on the driver s door Pressing any of the seat adjustment switches Shifting out of Park A T or into reverse M T When you open the driver s door after unlocking it with the remote t...

Page 140: ...evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equi...

Page 141: ...erson the valet key You can open the trunk in any of three ways Pull up on the trunk release lever to the left of the driver s seat Lock the trunk release lever with the master key Also make sure the rear seat is not folded down see page Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter If the doors are unlocked press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid 1 2 55 243 141 Carbon ...

Page 142: ...feature For more information about child safety see page To protect items in the trunk you can disable the trunk release switch on the trunk lid by turning off the trunk main switch in the glove box and locking the glove box Make sure the rear seat is not folded down If you need to give the key to someone else give them the valet key 40 Emergency Trunk Opener Trunk Main Switch Trunk 136 TRUNK RELE...

Page 143: ...he HI setting only to heat the seats quickly because it draws large amounts of current from the battery Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system The ignition switch must be in the ON II position to use them Push the front of the switch HI to rapidly heat up the seat After the seat reaches a comfort...

Page 144: ...tal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions The seat bottom adjusts in the direction you move the switch The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle Moves the seat forward and backward Moves the front of the seat up or down Raises or lowers the seat Adjusts the seat back angle forward or backward See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly p...

Page 145: ...ight side of the seat back forward or backward Keep moving the lever forward or backward until you find a suitable position The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint CONTINUED Head Restraints Driver s Lumbar Support ...

Page 146: ...elease button and pull the restraint out of the seat back When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it Seats Removing the Head Restraint 140 REAR OUTSIDE POSITION RELEASE BUTTON FRONT RELEASE BUTTON Failure to reinstall the head restraints...

Page 147: ...the same procedure When storing cargo you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk Each side folds down separately With only half the seat folded you can still carry a passenger in the back seat The seat back can be released from inside the vehicle or inside the trunk Seats ...

Page 148: ...down Make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening into the back seat are secured Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard See on page Never drive with the seat back folded down and the trunk lid open See on page To release the seat back from inside the trunk pull the release loop under the trunk panel Push the seat back down then let go of t...

Page 149: ...e ignition switch is in the ON II position You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position Adjust the seat to a comfortable position see page Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver s seat position Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or appropriate remote transmitter Driver 1 o...

Page 150: ... a memory button within 5 seconds Pressing the MEMO button again within 5 seconds Readjusting the seat position Each memory button stores only one driving position Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button s memory If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one use the other memory button All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle s ...

Page 151: ...button on the driver s door Pressing any of the seat adjustment switches Shifting out of Park A T or into reverse M T If desired you can use the adjustment switches to change the seat position after it is in its memorized position If you change the memorized position the indicator in the memory button will go out To keep this seat position for later use you must store it in the driver s seat posit...

Page 152: ... The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost With the ignition switch in the ON II position turn on the heaters by pressing the button The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder Press the button again to turn the heaters off Turn the adjustment knob to L driver s side or R passenger s side 1 3 2 4 Power Mirror Heaters Adjusting the Power Mirrors Mirrors 146 ADJUSTMENT KNOB HEATE...

Page 153: ...mselves by operating the windows unintentionally To open or close the driver s window partially push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it The window will stop when you release the switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before operating any of the window switches To open a window push the switch down and hold it To close the window pull the switch up and hold it...

Page 154: ...lay function You must turn the ignition switch to the ON II position again before you can raise or lower the windows If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting have your vehicle checked by your dealer Pull and hold the driver s window switch to close the window completely then hold the switch for about 2 seconds Start the engine Push down and hold the driver s window switch until...

Page 155: ... 10 seconds You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter Turn the key clockwise again and hold it All four windows start to open To stop the windows release the key To open the windows further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds To close Insert the key in the driver s door lock Turn the key counterclockwise then release it Turn the key counterclockwise again and hold it All f...

Page 156: ...oon as you open either front door You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON II position to operate the moonroof The moonroof has two positions it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation or it can be slid back into the roof Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof The ignition switch must be in the ON II position Moonroof 150 MOONROOF SWITCH Opening or closin...

Page 157: ...lease it pull up slightly push the button and lower the lever The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released see page 78 63 Parking Brake Instruments and Controls 151 Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on ０７ ０５ １７...

Page 158: ...Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover The lights come on when you pull up the cover Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror 152 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０８ ２９ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１５７ ...

Page 159: ...HT DIMMING TIME see page In the Door Activated position both ceiling lights come on when you The front ceiling lights have a two position switch In the Door Activated position the lights come on when you open any door In the OFF position the lights do not come on The rear ceiling light has a three position switch In the OFF position the light does not come on In the Door Activated position the cei...

Page 160: ...ont doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door remove key from the ignition switch or unlock the driver s door After all doors are closed tightly the light dims slightly then fades out in about 30 seconds To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME see page 106 Courtesy Light Individual Interior Lights Interior Lights 154 COURTESY LIGHT ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０８ ５１ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１５９ ...

Page 161: ...nts and Controls 155 GLOVE BOX CENTER ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDERS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDERS UTILITY POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER POCKET TRUNK ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０８ ５７ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１６０ ...

Page 162: ...interior None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element When both sockets are being used the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less 10 amps To use the accessory power socket pull up the cover The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated...

Page 163: ...t latches You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid To use the tray pull up on the left lever and lift up the armrest The tray in the console compartment has a coin holder Console Compartment Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 157 CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０９ １６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１６２ ...

Page 164: ...s are on To open the sunglasses holder push on the front edge Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving Sunglasses Holder Glove Box Interior Convenience Items 158 GLOVE BOX An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt Always keep the glove box closed while driving ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０９ ２４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１６３ ...

Page 165: ...ntrol System 160 Automatic Operation 162 Semi automatic Operation 163 Dual Temperature Control 167 Climate Control Sensors 169 Playing the AM FM Radio 170 Adjusting the Sound 175 AM FM Radio Reception 177 Playing the XM Satellite Radio 179 Auxiliary Input Jack 184 Playing Discs 185 CD Player Error Messages 193 Protecting your CDs 194 Playing a Tape 197 Steering Wheel Controls 202 Radio Theft Prote...

Page 166: ...DICATOR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON A C BUTTON Without navigation system DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０９ ３７ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１６５ ...

Page 167: ...EFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON FAN CONTROL ICONS A C ICONS With navigation system DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A C BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ０９ ４４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１６６ ...

Page 168: ...ck Start Guide for an overview of this system and the Navigation System manual for complete details Set the desired temperature by pushing or on the driver s side temperature control bar The selected temperature will show in the upper display Press the AUTO button You will see AUTO in the display In AUTO mode the vehicle s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenge...

Page 169: ...side and passenger s side temperature can be controlled independently see page The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and or heated air that will as quickly as possible raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference When you set the temperature to its lowest limit or its highest limit the system runs at full cooling or heating only It does not regulate the inter...

Page 170: ...control mode see page The indicator in the DUAL button comes on Press the A C button to turn the air conditioning on and off You will see A C ON or A C OFF in the display Press the A C button to view the A C manual control display Touching ON or OFF icon in the display turns the air conditioning on and off When you turn the A C off the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the t...

Page 171: ...in from the outside of the vehicle fresh air mode The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the system in recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows to fog up Switch to recirculation mode when driv...

Page 172: ...ided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield Press the A C button to view the A C manual control display then touch any of the mode icons on the display When the climate control system is turned off the temperature in the upper display will also turn off To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting you should have the fan running at all times Keep the syste...

Page 173: ...r s side To set the passenger s side to a different value than the driver s press the temperature control bars or side on the passenger s side You can adjust the passenger s side without pressing the DUAL button first Dual Temperature Control Temperature Control Bars Features 167 Without navigation system With navigation system DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTRO...

Page 174: ...res appear in the upper display For vehicles with navigation system when the indicator in the DUAL button is off you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver s side temperature control bar or side Dual Temperature Control 168 DRIVER S SIDE PASSENGER S SIDE ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １１ １２ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１７３ ...

Page 175: ...e top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Sunlight Sensor Temperature Sensor Climate Control Sensors Features 169 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １１ １８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１７４ ...

Page 176: ...the AM FM Radio 170 AM FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR A SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS Without navigation system U S model is shown VOL PWR KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR TUNE SOUND KNOB ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １１ ２４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１７５ ...

Page 177: ...Features 171 PRESET ICONS TUNE SOUND KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR UPPER DISPLAY SCAN ICON SOUND ICON AM FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON A SEL ICON With navigation system U S model is shown VOL PWR KNOB AUDIO BUTTON ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １１ ３０ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１７６ ...

Page 178: ...or complete details Use the TUNE SOUND knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency and turn the knob left to tune to a lower frequency The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position Turn the system on by pushing the VOL PWR knob or the AM FM button Adjust the volume by turning the same knob The SEEK function searches up and ...

Page 179: ...AUDIO button to view these icons The SCAN function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon models with navigation system then release it You will see SCAN in the display The system will scan for a station with a strong signal When it finds one it will stop and play that station for about 5 seconds If you do nothing t...

Page 180: ...cribed previously Press the A SEL button or touch the A SEL icon A SEL will appear in the display and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons 1 6 or icons You will see a 0 displayed after pressing a preset button or icon if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset button or icon press th...

Page 181: ...ting to your liking When the level reaches the center you will see in the display The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode Bass Treble Balance and Fader are each adjustable These two modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker BAL adjusts the side to side strength while FAD adjusts the front to b...

Page 182: ...uch or on each side of the TREBLE or BASS adjustment bar The adjustment bar shows you the current setting The Left Right BALANCE adjusts the side to side strength while Front Rear FADER adjust the front to back strength To adjust the Left Right BALANCE touch the L or R icon To adjust the Front Rear FADER touch the FR or RR icon The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio...

Page 183: ...ing to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens Eventually the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station s signal Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequenc...

Page 184: ...d by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems As required by the FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party r...

Page 185: ...s of music XM Satellite Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display U S Models only Satellite Digital Radio Playing the XM Satellite Radio U S Models Features 179 SCAN BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB SCAN BUTTON MODE ICON UPPER DISPLAY without navigation system with navigation system SEEK SKIP CATEGORY BAR DISP MODE BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK SKIP CATEGORY BAR AUDIO BUT...

Page 186: ... satellite Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Push the VOL PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the XM button Adjust the volume turning the VOL PWR knob The last channel you listened to will show in the display Turn the TUNE knob to change channel selections Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels In the categ...

Page 187: ...he button or touch the icon again You can store up to 12 preset channels using each side of the preset button or preset icons on the screen Each side of the button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band To store a channel Press the XM button Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display Use the tune seek or scan function to tune to a desired channel In category mode on...

Page 188: ...the equator therefore objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions To help compensate for this ground based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Satellite Radio Signals Playing the XM Satellite Radio U S Models 182 SATELLITE Signal we...

Page 189: ...io service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position push the VOL PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the CD AUX XM button A variety of music types and styles will play Driving on the north side of an east west mountain road D...

Page 190: ...he jack is connected press the CD AUX or CD AUX XM button To use the jack turn down the volume of the portable unit and pivot the input jack cover up then plug in a mini jack cable between the portable unit and the jack You will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode To adjust the volume turn the VOL PWR knob Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack 184 ０７ ０５ １７ ...

Page 191: ... LOAD INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC NUMBER Without navigation system AM FM BUTTON CD BUTTON TRACK NUMBER SEEK SKIP BAR U S model is shown PRESET BUTTONS ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １３ ４７ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１９０ ...

Page 192: ...R SCAN BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON CH DISC BAR UPPER DISPLAY DISC SCAN ICON TRACK REPEAT ICON TRACK SCAN ICON CH DISC ICONS SOUND ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON DISC REPEAT ICON With navigation system TRACK ICON DISC ICON U S model is shown AUDIO BUTTON ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １３ ５４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０１９１ ...

Page 193: ...l LOAD appears You could damage the audio unit Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded If you are not loading all six positions the system begins playing the last CD loaded Your audio system has an in dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs providing several hours of continuous entertainment You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio To load CDs or o...

Page 194: ... the next disc in sequence On vehicles with navigation system touch the appropriate disc icon or press the or side of the CH DISC bar If you select an empty position in the CD changer the system will try to load the CD in the next available slot Select the CD changer by pressing the CD button You will see CD on the display The system will begin playing the last selected CD in the CD changer You wi...

Page 195: ...s the button again to turn it off To activate the repeat feature press and release the RPT button You will see RPT on the display as a reminder The system continuously replays the current track Press the RPT button again to turn it off Pressing either of the SKIP bar also turns off the repeat feature The available CD functions are described as follows The SCAN function samples all the tracks on th...

Page 196: ...in the order they are recorded on the CD To activate it touch the TRACK SCAN icon or press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN on the left side of TRACK icon on the display as a reminder SCAN also appears on the upper display The system will then play the first track for approximately 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then play the following tracks for 10 seconds each When it ...

Page 197: ...ee REPEAT on the left side of the TRACK icon on the display as a reminder RPT also appears on the upper display Press the icon again to turn it off Touch the DISC REPEAT icon to continuously replay the current CD You will see REPEAT on the left side of the DISC icon D RPT also appears on the upper display Press the icon again to turn it off The TRACK RANDOM function plays the tracks within a CD in...

Page 198: ...e changer first select it with the appropriate preset button or the appropriate icon or CH DISC bar When that CD begins playing press the eject button After that disc is ejected pressing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order By doing this six times you can remove all the CDs from the changer If you press the eject button while listening to the radio or with the audio s...

Page 199: ...or message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution 195 High Temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal Current track will be skipped The next supported track or file plays automatically Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc s Check the disc for serious...

Page 200: ... fall on the re cording surface of the CD causing skipping or other problems Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine Handle a CD by its edges never touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD These along with contamination from fingerprints liquids and f...

Page 201: ... unit Examples of these CDs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labelled and excessively thick CDs Damaged CDs Poor quality CDs 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information of Recommended CDs Protecting Your CDs Features 195 Warped Chipped Cracked With Label Sticker Burrs Bubbled Wrinkled Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １５ ３２ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２００ ...

Page 202: ... CDs with scratches dirty CDs Scratches and fingerprints on the CDs may cause the sound to skip Recommended CDs are printed with the following logo 4 5 Protecting Your CDs 196 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １５ ４３ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２０１ ...

Page 203: ... Features 197 AM FM BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR Without navigation system PRESET BUTTONS VOL PWR KNOB U S model is shown ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １５ ４８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２０２ ...

Page 204: ...al 198 TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR SEEK SKIP BAR With Navigation System UPPER DISPLAY AM FM BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON REPEAT ICON REW ICON NR ICON FF ICON U S model is shown VOL PWR KNOB AUDIO BUTTON ０７ ０５ １７ １７ １５ ５４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２０３ ...

Page 205: ...n the player reaches the end of the tape it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape The indicator will light in the display If the tape was not recorded in Dolby turn it off by pressing the Preset 4 NR or touching the NR icon Dolby remains off until you press the preset button or the icon again To switch to the radio or CD ...

Page 206: ... Press either or icon to take the system out of fast forward or rewind Touch the REPEAT icon to continuously replay a track You will see REPEAT displayed The track will repeat until you touch the REPEAT icon again The skip and repeat functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections a high noise le...

Page 207: ...e before inserting it into the player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade To prevent this you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use If you do not clean the tape player regularly it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit Your dealer has a c...

Page 208: ...go back to the previous selection The system senses a silent period then resumes playing Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel The MODE button changes the mode Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1 FM2 AM CD if a CD is loaded or a tape if equipped On models with satellite radio ...

Page 209: ...plete the five digit sequence then enter the correct code You have 10 tries to enter the correct code If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again If the code card is lost a dealer can access your code with your radio s serial number To access the serial number turn the radio on It must display CODE then turn the radio off Push the preset ...

Page 210: ... hour the same procedure sets the time forward to the beginning of the next hour To set or change the time press and hold the TUNE SOUND knob until you hear a beep The displayed time begins to blink Press on the H button Preset 4 until the numbers advance to the desired time Change the minutes by pressing the M button Preset 5 until the numbers advance to the desired time When you are finished pre...

Page 211: ...oors from the outside with the key lock tab door lock switch or remote transmitter The security system indicator in the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself With the system set you can still open the trunk with the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced or the trunk is opened with the trunk r...

Page 212: ... on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN indicator in the instrument panel comes on Press and release the SET DECEL button on the steering wheel The CRUISE CONTROL message appears on the multi information display to show the system is now activated 1 2 3 Cruise Control Using Cruise Control 206 CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL MESSAGE RES ACCEL BUTTON U S model is shown SET D...

Page 213: ...s will cancel cruise control To resume the set speed press the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL message on the multi information display will come back on You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways Press and hold the RES ACCEL button When you reach the desired cruising speed release the button Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot The CRUISE CONTROL message on t...

Page 214: ...usly set cruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL message on the multi information display comes on and the vehicle accelerates to the same cruising speed as before Pressing the cruise control master button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the...

Page 215: ...ge door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features Units manufactured between April 1 1982 and January 1 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2 4 under the closing door The door should stop and reve...

Page 216: ... transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time If the red indicator in HomeLink continues to flash slowly does not begin to flash rapidly repeat steps 1 thru 3 Test the HomeLink button by pushing it for about 1 second If the button works programming is complete If the button does not work go to step 5 Push and hold the HomeLink button and watch the red indicator on HomeLink I...

Page 217: ...edure Repeat these steps to train the other two HomeLink buttons to operate any other compatible remotely controlled devices around your home lighting automatic gate security system etc For security purposes newer garage door opening systems use a rolling or variable code Information from the remote control and the garage door opener is needed before HomeLink can operate the garage door opener The...

Page 218: ...old the HomeLink button to be trained until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly Once the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow steps 2 thru 5 under Training HomeLink see page 1 2 209 As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause ...

Page 219: ...r phone and vehicle is 30 feet 10 meters The HFL microphone is on the ceiling between the front map lights and the console buttons On models with navigation system the microphone is shared with the navigation system HFL recognizes simple voice commands such as phone numbers and names It uses these commands to automatically dial receive and store numbers For more information on voice control see Us...

Page 220: ...ng a command HFL Back This button is used to end a call go back to the previous voice control command and to cancel an operation When the HFL is in use the sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers If the audio system is in use while operating either of the HFL buttons or making a call the HFL over rides the audio system To change the volume level use the audio system volume kn...

Page 221: ...t operate identically and some may cause inconsistent operation of the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel The next few pages provide instructions for all basic features of the HFL HFL Mode Indicates when you are dialing and receiving calls Phone Dialing Indicates the number you entered or the number of the incoming call Some phones do no...

Page 222: ...me its response is Please repeat If it doesn t recognize the command a third time it plays the Help prompt Give a voice command in a clear natural speaking voice without pausing between words or numbers If the system cannot recognize your command because of the background noise speak louder If the microphone picks up voices other than yours the system may not interpret your voice commands correctl...

Page 223: ...eep and say Cancel The next time you press the Talk button the HFL begins from its main menu The voice of the HFL can be set to male or female U S models only Also the incoming notification can be set to a ring tone a prompt or no notification Press and release the Talk button After the beep say System The HFL response is System options are setup and clear Press and release the Talk button After t...

Page 224: ...nse is Would you like the notification to be a ring tone or a prompt If you say No after the beep the HFL system returns to its main menu Saying No will result in no ring tone or prompt playback during an incoming call The audio system will be mute and a message will be displayed The HFL response continues A security option is available to lock the HFL system Each time the vehicle is turned on a p...

Page 225: ...the HFL consult your dealer to cancel the passcode Your Bluetooth compatible phone with HandsFree Profile must be paired to the HFL before you can make and receive hands free calls HFL does not allow you to pair your phone if the vehicle is moving For pairing your phone must be in its Discovery mode Up to six phones can be paired to the HFL During the pairing process turn off any previously paired...

Page 226: ... beep say the name you want to use For example say Eric s phone The HFL response is Eric s phone has been successfully paired Returning to the main menu If you want to pair another phone repeat steps 1 through 7 Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is Searching for a Bluetooth phone Steps 5 and 6 show a common way to get your phone into its Discovery mode If th...

Page 227: ...s and release the Talk button After the beep say Phone setup The HFL response is Phone setup options are status pair edit delete and list Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Delete The HFL response is Which phone would you like to delete Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name of the phone you want to delete For example say Eric s phone The HFL response is Wo...

Page 228: ...sponse is Searching for the next phone The HFL then disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone If no other phones are found the first phone remains linked Press and release the Talk button After the beep say List The HFL responds by listing the name of each paired phone When all phones paired to the system have been read the HFL response is The entire list has been read Ret...

Page 229: ... call dial Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you want to call For example say Eric The HFL response is Would you like to call Eric Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is Calling or Dialing Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use the audio system volume knob You can also ...

Page 230: ...HFL phonebook for easy retrieval during menu driven calls Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Send The HFL response is What name or number would you like to send Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the number you want to send For example say 1 2 3 The HFL response is 1 2 3 Say send or continue to add numbers To end the call press the Back button To redial the last...

Page 231: ...elease the Talk button After the beep say Transfer The audio switches from your phone to the HFL During a call you can mute or unmute your voice to the person you are talking to If you receive a call when you are not on the phone the HFL interrupts the audio system if it is on and plays the incoming call notification if activated To answer the call press the Talk button and begin speaking If you d...

Page 232: ... release the Talk button After the beep say the number For example say 123 456 7891 The HFL response is 123 456 7891 Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Enter The HFL response is Eric or account number has been stored Returning to the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Edit The HFL response is What name would you like to edit Press and release the Talk ...

Page 233: ...k button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is The name has been deleted Returning to the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Phonebook The HFL response is The Phonebook options are store edit delete and list Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is Calling Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speak...

Page 234: ...of time the HFL response is System has been cleared Returning to the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Oui If there are no paired phones without French name tags the HFL response is La langue a été changée Retour au menu principal Press and release the Talk button After the beep say French The HFL response is Vous avez sélectionné Français Les noms enregistrés en mode ...

Page 235: ...u have selected English Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be accessible in English mode Would you like to continue Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes If there are no paired phones without English name tags the HFL response is The language has been changed Returning to the main menu If there are paired phones without English name tags the HFL response is...

Page 236: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada St...

Page 237: ...tion will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 232 Fuel Recommendation 232 Service Station Procedure 233 Refueling 233 Opening and Closing the Hood 234 Oil Check 236 Engine Coolant Check 236 Fuel Economy 237 Accessories and Modifications 240 Carrying Cargo 242 Before Driving Before Driving 231 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ２２ ２...

Page 238: ... by shifting to a lower gear We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits In addition in order to maintain good performance fuel economy and emissions control we strongly recommend in areas where it is available the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese based fuel additives such as MMT Use of gasoline with these additives ...

Page 239: ... fuel filler with a tether Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door 3 1 2 CONTINUED Refueling Service Station Procedure Before Driving 233 FUEL FILL CAP Push TETHER ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Handle ...

Page 240: ... To Open the Hood Park the vehicle and set the parking brake Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard The hood will pop up slightly Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once If you do not properly tighten the cap the malfunction indicator lamp may come on see page You will also see a TIGHTE...

Page 241: ...e center Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle up to release it Lift up the hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated Pull the support rod out of its clip by holding the grip and insert the end into the designated hole in the hood 3 2 Service Station P...

Page 242: ...vehicle If it is near or below the lower mark see on page Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove the dipstick orange handle Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil Park the vehicle on a level surface 1 2 3 4 291 288 295 Oil Check Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Coolant Owner s Maintenance Che...

Page 243: ...d is also provided The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle EPA estimates include Represents a combination of city and highway driving The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trip...

Page 244: ... fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph 75 km h Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag Trailers car top carriers roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag Rapid acceleration abrupt cornering and hard braking increase fuel consumption A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy...

Page 245: ...information about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles 1 2 3 4 Calculating Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Checking Your Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Before Driving 239 Miles driven Gallons of fuel Miles per Gallon 100 Kilometers L per 100 km Liter ０...

Page 246: ...le These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle and are covered by warranty Although non Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specifications and could adversely affect your vehicle s handling and stability Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits see page or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle When properly ...

Page 247: ... hit speed bumps or other raised objects which could cause the airbags to deploy Raising your vehicle with a non Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability If you plan to modify your vehicle consult your dealer Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle s safety systems could make the systems ineffective Non Acura wheels because they are a universal design can ...

Page 248: ...Door pockets However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Carrying Cargo 242 GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET DOOR POCKET TRUNK CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ２４ ３６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２４７ ...

Page 249: ...ight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 65...

Page 250: ...WR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 5 6 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Carrying Cargo 244 Cargo Weight 550 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Cargo Weight 25...

Page 251: ...ie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll underneath and interfere with the proper operation of the seats the sensors under the seats or the driver s ability to operate the pedals Keep the glove box closed while driving If it is open a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or s...

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Page 253: ...tability assist VSA system the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 248 Starting the Engine 249 Manual Transmission 250 Automatic Transmission 252 Parking 259 Braking System 260 Anti lock Brakes ABS 261 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 263 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System 268 Towing a Trailer 270 Driving Driving 247 ...

Page 254: ...ems you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see pages and You should do these checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle Check the seat adjustment see page When you start the engine check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the messages on the multi information display see pages and Visuall...

Page 255: ...f the engine does not start right away pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but stalls right away repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down If the engine starts release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manual transmission Automatic transmission Starting the Engine Driv...

Page 256: ...from the engine by shifting to a lower gear This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill Before downshifting make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer s red zone in the lower gear Downshift one gear at a time Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly This will give you ...

Page 257: ... cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is stopped Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position Press the clutch pedal and shift to reverse With the clutch pedal still pressed start the engine If you need to use this procedure to shift to reverse your vehicle may be developing a problem Have the vehicle checked by your dealer The engine speed limite...

Page 258: ... and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible These indicators in the tachometer show which position the shift lever is in When the D indicator warns of a possible problem with the transmission you will see a CHECK TRANSMISSION message on the multi information display see page To shift from any position move the shift lever You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition swi...

Page 259: ...e Park position if you need to leave your vehicle and apply the parking brake Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from neutral to another gear Use this position for your normal driving The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for the vehicle speed and acceleration You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher speeds when the engine is cold This helps ...

Page 260: ...ke a manual transmission but without a clutch pedal To enter the Sequential SportShift mode move the shift lever further to the driver s side To return to D move the shift lever to the passenger s side This position is similar to D except only the first three gears are selected instead of all five Use D when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or to provide engine braking when going down a steep hil...

Page 261: ...ore power when climbing and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill The transmission may automatically downshift from the higher gear to the lower gear under the following conditions The vehicle speeds drops below 5 4 33 mph 52 km h 4 3 20 mph 32 km h When you accelerate away from a stop the transmission will be in first gear The transmission will not automatically upshift Watch the t...

Page 262: ...ion will not automatically downshift to first gear even when the vehicle speed is under 6 mph 10 km h You need to shift down to first gear manually To shift from 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 Speed range under 31 mph 50 km h under 69 mph 110 km h under 88 mph 140 km h under 131 mph 210 km h The table shows the speed ranges for upshifting and downshifting To shift from 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Speed range over 0 mph 0 km...

Page 263: ... a metal fingernail file carefully pry on the notch of the cover to remove it This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal does not work This procedure is also used to release the reverse lockout Set the parking brake Remove the key from the ignition switch To release the reverse lockout make sure the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY I p...

Page 264: ...e then to Park Remove the key from the shift lock release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver s side Press the brake pedal and restart the engine If you need to use the shift lock release it means your vehicle is developing a problem Have it checked by your dealer 6 5 4 Automatic Transmission 258 SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ２７ ２４ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２６３ ...

Page 265: ...rakes If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If your vehicle has a manual transmission put it in first gear If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb If your vehicle has a manual transmission put it in reverse gear Make sure the moonroof and the windows are closed Turn off the lights Place any packages valuables etc in the trunk or ta...

Page 266: ...have the brake pads replaced they will screech all the time It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly builds up heat increases wear and reduces their effectiveness It also keeps your brake lights on all the time confusing drivers behind you Constant application of the brakes when going down a lon...

Page 267: ...m which is part of the ABS also balances the front to rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading You will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates and you may hear some noise This is normal it is the ABS rapidly pumping the brakes On dry pavement you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates However you may feel the ABS activate immediat...

Page 268: ...ave your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control The VSA indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator on loose or uneven surfaces such as gravel or snow than a vehicle without anti lock 338 Anti lock Brakes ABS Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or d...

Page 269: ...tions the low tire pressure TPMS indicator may come on unexpectedly If the tire is flat or if the tire pressure is too low to continue driving replace the tire with the compact spare tire see page Each tire has its own pressure sensor If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low the sensor in that tire immediately sends a signal that causes the low tire pressure TPMS indicator in the in...

Page 270: ...inflated However the low tire pressure TPMS indicator will not come on if the tires are overinflated Refer to page for tire inflation guidelines If there is a problem with the TPMS this indicator begins to flash It stops flashing after approximately 1 minute then stays on You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page Although your tire pressure is monitore...

Page 271: ...icator on the instrument panel comes on and the multi information display also interrupts the current display and shows a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message You can see one or more of the low pressure tire positions highlighted in the display along with this message When any of the tires have low pressure the tire pressure monitor shows a TIRE PRESSURE ERROR message CONTINUED Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys...

Page 272: ...in You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display This is normal the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure it is correct This indicator and the warning message on the multi information display will go off after several miles kilometers driving when the spare tire is replaced with the specified regular tire eq...

Page 273: ...re readings will not be displayed Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible 67 This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the p...

Page 274: ...ave the VSA system inspected by your dealer The vehicle stability assist VSA system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces It does this by regulating the engine s output and by selectively applying the brakes When VSA activates you may notice tha...

Page 275: ...be easier to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off When the VSA system is off the traction control system is also off You should only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA off if you are not able to free it when the VSA is on Immediately after freeing your vehicle be sure to switch the VSA on again We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA and traction control systems switc...

Page 276: ...an also damage the engine and drivetrain The weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be approximately 10 of the total trailer weight Too much tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway Load Limits Total Trailer Weight Tongue Load Towing a Trailer 270 Exceeding any load limi...

Page 277: ...gue load the first time you set up a towing combination a fully loaded vehicle and trailer then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axles is The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle all occupants all accessories all cargo and the tongue load is on the front axle on the rear axle Checking Loads Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Gross Veh...

Page 278: ...d Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but do not let the chains drag on the ground Acura recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1 000 lbs 450 kg or more be equipped with its own electric or surge type brakes Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment depending on the size of your trailer how much load you are towing and where you tow To e...

Page 279: ...ederal state province and local regulations Check with local trailer sales or rental agencies for requirements for the areas where you plan to tow and use only equipment designed for your vehicle Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer Improper equipment or installation can caus...

Page 280: ...turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway When being passed by a large vehicle keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated see page and the trailer tires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker The lights and brakes on y...

Page 281: ...oot brake or parking brake Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator as this can cause the automatic transmission to overheat When driving down hills reduce your speed and shift down to second gear Do not ride the brakes and remember it will take longer to slow down and stop when towing a trailer Drive slower than normal in all driving situations and obey posted speed ...

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Page 283: ... you may want to purchase the service manual See page for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 278 Maintenance Minder 280 Fluid Locations 290 Adding Engine Oil 291 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 293 Engine Coolant 295 Windshield Washers 296 Transmission Fluid 297 Automatic Transmission 297 Manual Transmission 299 Brake and Clutch Fluid 300 Power Steering Fl...

Page 284: ...er or parts cleaner not gasoline To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from the battery and all fuel related parts Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near the battery or when using compressed air Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions 278 Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving...

Page 285: ...onceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Maintenance Safety Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust Burns from hot parts Injury from moving parts Maintenance 279 Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed Always foll...

Page 286: ... 15 11 10 6 5 1 0 Displayed Engine Oil Life 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 5 0 Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the multi information display to show you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions the onboard computer in your ve...

Page 287: ...see page Even after you press the INFO button to cancel the message the indicator continues to stay on until you have the service performed To cancel the message press the INFO button on the steering wheel After the message on the multi information display is canceled by pressing the INFO button the engine oil life display will appear in the lower segment You will see the percentage of the remaini...

Page 288: ... the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 the multi information display shows a SERVICE DUE NOW message The display also shows the same maintenance items that were previously shown with SERVICE DUE SOON Make sure you have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible To cancel the message press the INFO button on the steering wheel To see the message again wait for an interval for more than 5 se...

Page 289: ...message on the multi information display is canceled by pressing the INFO button the engine oil life display will appear in the lower segment You will see a SERVICE message along with the percentage of the remaining engine oil life and the maintenance item code s displayed Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service You will see OIL LIFE 100 on the lower se...

Page 290: ...elect CANCEL on the display and press the SEL RESET button Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the display as previously described If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the remaining engine oil life reaches 0 the multi information display will show the message SERVICE PAST DUE and the maintenance item code s This message is displayed when the total mileage ...

Page 291: ... remaining oil life became 0 and the maintenance item code s This particular message is displayed when the mileage is less than 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models after the engine oil life became 0 After the message on the multi information display is canceled by pressing the INFO button the engine oil life display will appear in the lower segment You will see a SERVICE message a...

Page 292: ... you drive over 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models after seeing the 0 message Also the total negative mileage keeps blinking on the display This particular message is displayed when you drive over 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models after seeing the 0 message To cancel the message press the INFO button on the steering wheel To see the message again wait for an in...

Page 293: ... a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service Keep all receipts as proof of completion and have the person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log Check your warranty booklet for more information We recommend the use of Acura p...

Page 294: ...ou fill the fuel tank See page Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See pages Brakes Check the fluid level monthly See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects See page Lights Check the operation of the headlights parking lights taillights high mount brake light and license plate lights monthly See page 236 236 297 298 300 316 302 Ma...

Page 295: ...es 24 000 km Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions have the transmission and transfer flu...

Page 296: ...ission only Light gray cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange handle WASHER FLUID Blue cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ３２ ２６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０２９５ ...

Page 297: ...tick Do not fill above the upper mark you could damage the engine Oil is a major contributor to your engine s performance and longevity Always use a premium grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your v...

Page 298: ...on in your vehicle You may use a 10W 30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 0 F 20 C You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the multi information display Synthetic Oil Engine Oil Additives Ad...

Page 299: ...until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap Remove the bolt located on the underside of the body with a wrench then remove the maintenance cover Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle The vehicle should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lift for this service Unless you...

Page 300: ...ral minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the connecting surface of a new oil filter Check the oil filter to make sure its gasket did not stick to the filter base A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 294 O...

Page 301: ...es Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze coolant as soon as possible Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze Coolant Type 2 This coolant is pre mixed with 50 antifreeze and 50 water Never add straight antifreeze or plain water Adding Engine Coolant Engine Cool...

Page 302: ...artment Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle s cooling system They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly...

Page 303: ...ith the engine at normal operating temperature Park the vehicle on level ground Start the engine let it run until the radiator fan comes on then shut off the engine For accurate results wait about 60 seconds but no longer than 90 seconds before doing step 2 1 CONTINUED Automatic Transmission Windshield Washers Transmission Fluid Maintenance 297 DIPSTICK Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar wa...

Page 304: ...Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Always use Honda ATF Z1 automatic transmission fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer 2 3 5 4 6 Transmission Fluid 298 LOWER MARK UPPER MARK Use only Honda Genuine ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission F...

Page 305: ...o bolts then pull the left part of the under cover down After checking and adding the fluid put the under cover back in place and tighten the bolts securely If Honda MTF is not available you may use an SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says FOR GASOLINE ENGINES as a temporary replacement However motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continu...

Page 306: ...onda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark your brake system needs attention Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle s braking system and can cause extensive damage Brake fluid rese...

Page 307: ... brake fluid to bring it up to that level Use the same fluid specified for the brake system Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid You may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have t...

Page 308: ...ttempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself If a low beam headlight bulb fails take the vehicle to your dealer to have it replaced The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer readjustment may be required Adjustments should be done by your dealer or other qualified technician Headlight Aiming Repla...

Page 309: ...ber weather seal by pulling on the tab Unclip the end of the hold down wire from its slot Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb socket Pull the burned out bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms 1 2 3 4 5 CONTINUED Lights Maintenance 303 FASTENER AIR INTAKE COVER HOLD DOWN WIRE BULB CONNECTOR RUBBER WEATHER SEAL SOCKET ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ３４ ４４ ３１Ｓ...

Page 310: ...correctly by looking through the headlight lens Pivot the hold down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot Install the rubber weather seal over the back of the headlight assembly Make sure it is right side up it is marked with an arrow Push the electrical connector onto the socket Make sure it is connected securely Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb On the driver s side reinsta...

Page 311: ...he two holding clips from the inner fender Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 5 2 1 3 CONTINUED Replacing a Front Side Marker Front Parking Light Bulb Lights Maintenance 305 HOLD...

Page 312: ...r by pulling its outside edge Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push a new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms and reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks Test the new bulb to make sure it works Reinstall the light assembly cover 1 3 2 6 7 8 4 5 6 Replacing Rear Bulbs...

Page 313: ...l the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Insert the socket back into the light assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the lights to test the new bulb Reinstall the trunk lid trim Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk lid seal Press the trim clips back into their holes 1 2 5 6 4 3 7 8 9 10 Replacing Rear Bulbs ...

Page 314: ...ct with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights The lights should be replaced by your dealer The license plate has two lights above it The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer 1 2 3 Replacing a High mount Brake Light Bulb Side Turn Signal Light Rear License Plate Bulb Replacing a Fog Light...

Page 315: ...ing it one quarter turn counterclockwise Install the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Put the undercover in place Reinstall the fixing bolt and tighten it securely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lights Maintenance 309 BULB TAB FIXING BOLT UND...

Page 316: ...he seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol If your seat belts get dirty use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or cleaning solvents Let the belts air dry before you use the vehicle Seat Belts Floor Mats Seat Belts Floor ...

Page 317: ...senger s seat the sensors will detect the decreased weight on the seat and they may not work properly This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control system Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the multi information display It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you driv...

Page 318: ...wiper arm Press and hold the lock tab Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield Raise each wiper arm off the windshield lifting the driver s side first then the passenger s side 2 1 Wiper Blades 312 WIPER BLADES TAB BLADE ASSEMBLY Do not open the hood when ...

Page 319: ...f the blade and slide it out Install the new blade onto the blade assembly Pull back either end of the blade assembly Place the side of the blade not labeled LOCK on the end of the blade assembly and slide the blade onto the assembly until it is fully installed Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place Make sure the blade is completely installed and that its edg...

Page 320: ...hemicals including some commercial wheel cleaners or a stiff brush can damage the clear coat To clean the wheels use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge Underinflated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Overinflated tires can make your vehicle ride more harshly are more prone to damage from road hazards and wear u...

Page 321: ...gauges While tubeless tires have some ability to self seal if they are punctured you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure Even though your vehicle is equipped with TPMS we recommend that you visually check your tires every day If you think a tire might be low check it immediately with a tire gauge Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in each tire at least once a mo...

Page 322: ...e tire The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors including but not limited to driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inflation pressure maintenance history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tir...

Page 323: ...ate only front to back When the tires are rotated make sure the air pressures are checked In addition to proper inflation correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear If you find a tire is worn unevenly have your dealer check the wheel alignment Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving A tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the whee...

Page 324: ... to activate It is best to replace all four tires at the same time If that is not possible or necessary replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling Also be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels If you do not the tire pressure monitoring system will not work 353 352 Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications 318 17 x 7 J P21...

Page 325: ...ou should install snow tires or tire chains They may be required by local laws under certain conditions If you mount snow tires on your vehicle make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wheels The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed re...

Page 326: ...ted accessories contain lead and lead compounds If additional battery maintenance is needed see your dealer or a qualified technician If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last WARNING Wash your hands after handling Checking the Battery 320 TEST INDICATO...

Page 327: ... until it reaches full operating temperature the cooling fans cycle on and off twice Preferably do this once a month Wash and dry the exterior completely Clean the interior Make sure the carpeting floor mats etc are completely dry Block the rear wheels If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period it should be supported on jackstands so the tires are off the ground Leave one window open sligh...

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Page 329: ...ill also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 324 Changing a Flat Tire 325 If the Engine Won t Start 329 Jump Starting 331 If the Engine Overheats 333 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 335 Charging System Indicator 336 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 336 Readiness Codes 337 Brake System Indicator 338 Closing the Moonroof 339 Fuses 340 Fuse Locations 343 Emergency Towing 345 Takin...

Page 330: ...spare tire as a temporary replacement only Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model On models with manual transmission do not drive for a long period with the compact spare tire mounted on a front wheel it will damage the limited slip differential After th...

Page 331: ...ay from the traffic lanes Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire 2 1 Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 325 TRUNK FLOOR TOOLS TOOL TRAY JACK The vehicle can easily roll off the jack seriously injuring anyone underneath Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly...

Page 332: ...d bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire Handle the wheel nuts carefully they may be hot from driving Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface...

Page 333: ...ttern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 10 13 12 11 Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 32...

Page 334: ... Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt turn it over and put it back on the bolt Your vehicle s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor To replace a tire refer to see page 19 20 17 18 14 15 16 266 Changing a Flat Tire Changing a Tire with TPMS 328 WING BOLT SPACER CONE For compact spare tire For normal tire Loose items can ...

Page 335: ...ion If the headlights do not dim check the condition of the fuses If the fuses are OK there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem See on page If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine either the battery is discharged or the connections are corro...

Page 336: ... to the fuel pump Check all the fuses see page If you find nothing wrong you will need a qualified technician to find the problem See on page Are you using the proper starting procedure Refer to on page Are you using a properly coded key An improperly coded key will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page 127 249 340 345 If the Engine Won t Start Th...

Page 337: ... the booster battery You cannot start your vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it Turn off all the electrical accessories climate control audio system lights etc Put the transmission in neutral manual or Park automatic and set the parking brake 1 2 3 CONTINUED Jump Starting Taking Care of the Unexpected 331 BOOSTER BATTERY A battery can explode if you do not follow the cor...

Page 338: ... then from the booster battery If the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle Start the vehicle If the starter motor still operates slowly check that the jumper cables have good metal to metal contact Connect the second jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery Connect the other end to the grounding point as shown Do n...

Page 339: ...urn off the engine Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray then open the hood Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral manual or Park automatic and set the parking brake Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning indicators If you do not see steam or spray leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge If the high heat is due to overload...

Page 340: ...he MIN mark Start the engine and set the temperature to maximum heat climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available you can add plain water Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can If there was no coolant in the reserve tank you may need to ad...

Page 341: ...l problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving see on page This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on or if you see a CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL message on the multi information display the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure Serious engine damage is possible and you should take immediate action 1 2 3 4 236 291 3...

Page 342: ...l systems may have a problem Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle s performance it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions Continued operation may cause serious damage If you have recently refueled your vehicle the indicator could come on because of a loose or missing fuel fill cap You will also see a TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message on the information display Tighten ...

Page 343: ...EM message on the multi information display see page To check if they are set turn the ignition switch to the ON II position without starting the engine The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for 20 seconds If it then goes off the readiness codes are set If it blinks five times the readiness codes are not set If possible do not take your vehicle for a state emissions test until the readiness ...

Page 344: ... display when this indicator comes on If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on with the brake system indicator have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately If the fluid level is low take your vehicle to a dealer and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads If the brake system indicator comes on while driving the brake fluid level is probably low You w...

Page 345: ...e your vehicle checked by your dealer If the electric motor will not close the moonroof do the following Check the fuse for the moonroof motor see page If the fuse is blown replace it with one of the same or lower rating Try closing the moonroof If the new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate you can close the moonroof manually Get the moonroof wrench out of the tool...

Page 346: ...l other accessories are off Remove the cover from the fuse box If something electrical in your vehicle stops working the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse Determine from the chart on pages and or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that device Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause Replace any blown fuse...

Page 347: ...x Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside Remove the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver Look for a blown wire inside the fuse If it is blown replace the fuse with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower 3 4 5 Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 341 BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４１ ２６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３４６ ...

Page 348: ...here is probably a serious electrical problem with your vehicle Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician If the radio fuse is removed the audio system will disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see CODE in the frequency display Use the preset buttons to enter the five digit code see page If the driver s power window fuse is ...

Page 349: ...orn Stop Rear Defroster Back Up ACC Hazard VSA Motor VSA OP 1 OP 2 Heater Motor Battery Not Used B IG1 Main Power Window Main 15 A 30 A 10 A 15 A 10 A Left Headlight Low Rear Defroster Coil Left Headlight Hi Small Light Right Headlight Hi 15 A 7 5 A 15 A 20 A 20 A Right Headlight Low Back Up FI ECU ECM PCM Condenser fan FR Fog Light Fuse Locations Taking Care of the Unexpected 343 UNDER HOOD FUSE ...

Page 350: ...essory Sockets OPDS Wiper TPMS 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 7 5 A 10 A 7 5 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7 5 A 7 5 A Passenger s Power Seat Reclining Driver s Power Seat Sliding Heated Seat Driver s Power Seat Reclining Passenger s Power Seat Sliding ACG Fuel Pump Washer Meter SRS Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger s Power Window Driver s Power Window Moonroof Not Use...

Page 351: ...e ground The other two tires remain on the ground Turn off the engine Shift to D then to N Start the engine Release the parking brake Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position so the steering wheel does not lock Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position so the steering wheel does not lock Manual transmission Automatic transmission CONTINUED Flat bed Equipment Wheel lift Equ...

Page 352: ... damage The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle s weight The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４２ ２０ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３５１ ...

Page 353: ...wear 353 Traction 353 Temperature 354 Tire Labeling 355 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 357 Emissions Controls 359 The Clean Air Act 359 Crankcase Emissions Control System 359 Evaporative Emissions Control System 359 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery 359 Exhaust Emissions Controls 360 PGM FI System 360 Ignition Timing Control System 360 Three Way Catalytic Converte...

Page 354: ... The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label Identification Numbers 348 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER C...

Page 355: ...n top of the transmission The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block Identification Numbers Technical Information 349 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４２ ３６ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３５４ ...

Page 356: ...ining in the engine Reserve tank capacity Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Length Width Height Wheelbase Track See the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb Gross vehicle weight rating Fuel tank 17 1 US gal 64 7 Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type SP 10 17 6 19 4 oz 500 550 g HFC 134a R 134a 5 2 3 Total Front Rear Engine coolant Engine oil Manual trans mission ...

Page 357: ...3 CP 3 CP 12 V 12 V 21 W 21 W 12 V 5 W 12 V 12 V 21 5 W 21 W 12 V Capacity 12 V 36 AH 5 HR On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights replacement of a headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer Toe in Camber Caster 3 13 1 0 0 08 in 2 0 mm 0 00 in 0 0 mm Interior Under hood Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs SKJ20DR M11 IZFR6K 11 10 5 1 144 cu in 2 354...

Page 358: ...ications 352 Tires P215 50R17 93V T135 80D16 101M 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm Size Pressure Front Rear Spare Front Rear Spare ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４３ ２５ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３５７ ...

Page 359: ...rades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics...

Page 360: ... heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B a...

Page 361: ...ires are replaced they should be replaced with tires of the same size Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means Vehicle type P indicates passenger vehicle Tire width in millimeters Aspect ratio the tire s section height as a percentage of its width P R V 215 50 17 93 CONTINUED Tire Labeling Tire Size Technical Information 355 TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE 1 2 3 ...

Page 362: ...s of the U S Department of Transportation Tire type code Date of manufacture Manufacturer s identification mark The maximum air pressure the tire can hold The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure DOT B97R FW6X 2202 Max Press Max Load Year Week Tire Labeling Tire Identification Number TIN Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load 356 DOT B97R FW6X 2202 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４４ ０８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３...

Page 363: ...y under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level t...

Page 364: ...ists Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prope...

Page 365: ...e from going into the atmosphere The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold They are then drawn into the engine and burned As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor It is stored in this canister while the engine is off After the engine is started and warmed up the...

Page 366: ...control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system Through chemical reactions it converts HC CO and NOx in the engine s exhaust to carbon dioxide CO nitrogen N and water vapor This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced The PGM FI system uses sequen...

Page 367: ...ine s per formance Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle s three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals The catalytic converter is referred to as a three way catalyst since it acts on HC CO and NOx A replacement unit must be an origin...

Page 368: ...facility determines that the readiness codes are not set you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6 hours or more Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40 and 95 F K...

Page 369: ... mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D automatic or 6th manual Do not use the cruise control When traffic allows drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal Vehicle speed may vary slightly this is okay If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of...

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Page 371: ...t Service Information 366 Warranty Coverages 367 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicle 368 Authorized Manuals 369 Warranty and Client Relations Warranty and Client Relations 365 ０７ ０５ １７ １７ ４５ １８ ３１ＳＥＡ６４０ ０３７０ ...

Page 372: ...e give us this information Vehicle Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name address and tele phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you 348 Client Service Information 366 CLIENT RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE American Honda Motor Co Inc Acu...

Page 373: ...r this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty manual for details covers all Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverag...

Page 374: ...se a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other informat...

Page 375: ...lectrical circuit in your vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual U S only Authorized Manuals 369 Publication Form Number 61SEA04 61SEA04EL 61SEA30 31SEA640 31SEA810 31SEAM10 31SEAQ40 ACU R Form Description 2008 Acura TSX Service Ma...

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Page 377: ...oning 160 Usage 162 Air Pressure Tires 315 Alignment 317 Alcohol in Gasoline 232 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator 65 261 Message 83 Operation 261 Anti theft Audio System 203 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 128 Audio System 170 Automatic Lighting Off 122 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 21 Automatic Transmission 252 Capacity Fluid 350 Checking Fluid Level 297 Engine Speed Limiter 251 Sequential SportSh...

Page 378: ...ii CD Care 194 CD Changer 185 CD Error Messages 193 Center Pocket 155 Certification Label 348 Chains 319 Changing a Flat Tire 325 Changing Oil How to 293 When to 280 Charging System Indicator 62 336 Message 84 Check ABS System Message 83 Check Airbag System Message 83 Check Brake System Message 84 Check Charging System Message 84 Check DRL System Message 85 Check Emission System Message 84 Check E...

Page 379: ...ing to Default 90 Wiper Setup 117 DANGER Explanation of iii Dashboard 3 60 Daytime Running Lights 122 Default All 90 Defects Reporting Safety 368 Defogger Rear Window 124 Dimensions 350 Dimming the Headlights 121 Dipstick Automatic Transmission 297 298 Engine Oil 236 Directional Signals 121 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 260 Display Multi information 69 Disposal of Used Oil 294 Doors Locking and Unloc...

Page 380: ...n Indicator Lamp 336 Oil Life Display 73 280 Oil Pressure Indicator 62 335 Oil What Kind to Use 291 Overheating 333 Specifications 351 Speed Limiter 251 257 Starting 249 Engine Speed Limiter A T 257 M T 251 Ethanol in Gasoline 232 Evaporative Emissions Controls 359 Exhaust Fumes 55 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 17 Fan Interior 164 Fasten Seat Belt Message 78 Features 159 Filling the Fuel ...

Page 381: ... 158 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 302 HandsFreeLink Bluetooth 213 Message 85 Hazard Warning Flashers 124 Headlights 121 Aiming 302 Automatic Lighting Off 122 Auto Off Timer 108 Daytime Running Lights 122 Fog Lights 122 High Beam Indicator 66 Lights On Indicator 63 Low Beams Turning on 121 Reminder Chime 121 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 302 Turning on 121 Head Restraints 139 Safety Information 14 Heated Mirr...

Page 382: ...el 66 Low Oil Pressure 62 335 Low Tire Pressure TPMS 67 263 Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL 62 84 336 Passenger Airbag Off 33 Seat Belt Reminder 62 Security System 67 Side Airbag Off 64 SRS 63 System Message 66 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 65 VSA Vehicle Stability Assist Activation 65 VSA System 64 Indicators Instrument Panel 62 Infant Restraint 41 Infant Seats 41 Tether Anchorage Points 49 Infor...

Page 383: ...ting 146 Modifications 241 Moonroof 150 Closing Manually 339 Operation 150 Multi Information Display 69 Change Setting 92 Customized Settings 86 Default All 90 Octane Requirement Gasoline 232 Odometer 70 Oil Change How to 293 Change When to 280 Checking Engine 236 Level Check Message 82 Life Display 73 Pressure Indicator 62 335 Pressure Message 82 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart 292 ON Ignition K...

Page 384: ... Features 7 Airbags 9 Seat Belts 8 Safety Labels Location of 56 Safety Messages iii Satellite Digital Radio 179 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator 63 Message 84 Release Parking Lever Message 78 Parking Lights 121 Parking Over Things that Burn 259 360 Parking Tips 259 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 33 Passenger Side Airbag Off Indicator 32 64 Message 82 PGM FI System 360 Pollen Filter 311 Pow...

Page 385: ...Airbags 9 31 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 31 Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement in 305 306 Signaling Turns 121 Snow Tires 319 Sockets Accessory Power 156 Sound System 175 Spare Tire Inflating 324 Specifications 352 Specifications Charts 350 Speed Limiter 251 257 Speedometer 68 Spotlights 153 SRS Additional Information 23 Additional Safety Precautions 35 Airbag Service 34 How the Passenger A...

Page 386: ...sure Monitoring System TPMS 263 Changing a Tire with TPMS 266 Check TPMS System Message 267 Low Tire Pressure TPMS Indicator 67 263 Required Federal Explanation 357 Tire Pressure Monitor 264 Tire Pressure Readings 265 Tires 314 Air Pressure 315 Chains 319 Checking Wear 316 Compact Spare 324 DOT Tire Quality Grading 353 Inflation 314 Inspection 316 Replacing 317 Rotating 317 Service Life 316 Snow 3...

Page 387: ...icle Storage 321 VIN 348 Viscosity Oil 292 XM Radio 179 Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 Your Vehicle s Safety Features 7 WARNING Explanation of iii Warning Labels Location of 56 Warranty Coverages 367 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 296 Fluid Low Message 81 Operation 120 Wipers and Washers 120 Wheels 314 Adjusting the Steering 125 Alignment and Balance 317 Compact Spare 324 Nut Wrench 326 Wi...

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Page 390: ... detergent oil see page Oil change capacity including filter Honda ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid see page Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred or an SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 motor oil as a temporary replacement see page Capacity Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement Do not use ATF see page Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 ...

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