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Unexpected, Taking Care

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of the

. 581

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading

. 617

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Unleaded Gasoline

. 486

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of

. 550

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Temperature, Inside Sensor

. 222

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Tether Anchorage Points

. 51

Three Way Catalytic Converter . 625

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Tilt the Steering Wheel

. 140

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Time, Setting the

. 377

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Tire Chains

. 575

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Tire, How to Change a Flat

. 583

Tire Pressure Monitoring

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System

. 526

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS

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Indicator

. 69, 526

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TPMS System Failure

. 529

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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Messages

. 527

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Tires

. 568

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Air Pressure

. 568

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Checking Wear

. 571

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Compact Spare

. 582

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DOT Tire Quality Grading

. 617

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Inflation

. 568

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Inspection

. 571

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Replacing

. 574

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Rotating

. 573

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Snow

. 575

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Specifications

. 616

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Summer Tire

. 575

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Traction Devices

. 575

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Winter Driving

. 575

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Tools, Tire Changing

. 583

Torque Distribution Monitor

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(SH-AWD )

. 517

Towing

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A Trailer

. 531

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Emergency Wrecker

. 606

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Traction Devices

. 575

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

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Automatic

. 553

Checking Fluid Level Manual . 555

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Fluid Selection

. 554, 555

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Identification Number

. 612

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Shifting the Automatic

. 508

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Treadwear

. 617

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Trip Computer

. 82

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Trip Meter

. 81

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Trunk

. 148

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Emergency Trunk Release

. 150

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Opening the

. 148

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Open Monitor Light

. 11, 88

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Turn Signals

. 133

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Vehicle Capacity Load

. 498

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Vehicle Dimensions

. 614

VEHICLE OFF Mode

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(Power Mode)

. 178

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Vehicle Identification Number

. 612

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ),

aka Electronic Stability

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Control (ESC), System

. 523

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VSA System Indicator

. 68, 523

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VSA Activation Indicator . 68, 523

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VSA Off Switch

. 524

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Vehicle Storage

. 578

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VIN

. 612

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Viscosity, Oil

. 548

Index

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Summary of Contents for 2009 TL Navigation System

Page 1: ...ay be formatted for printing instead of web use 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 2008 Honda Motor Co Ltd P N 00X31 TK4 6001 ...

Page 2: ...This Owner s Manual covers all models of the Acura TL 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 33TK4C00 OWNER ADDRESS V I N DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME DEALER NO...

Page 3: ...ls and convenience items Afterwards keep this owner s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time 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 Introduction WARNING This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as ev...

Page 5: ...utions such as Driver and Passenger Safety how to use this vehicle correctly and safely This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully To help you make informed decisions about safety we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Safety La...

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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 Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Instruments and Controls 61 Features 213 Before Driving 485 Driving 501 Maintenance 533 Taking Care of the Unexpe...

Page 8: ... to handle them Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle s seat belts an overview of the supplemental restraint system and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle and how to contact us for any reason Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information How to order manuals and other tec...

Page 9: ...ON HOOD RELEASE HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG HAZARD WARNING BUTTON AUDIO CLOCK CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY MOONROOF SWITCH P 63 P 75 P 77 P 9 26 P 162 P 164 P 146 P 195 P 148 P 487 P 489 USB ADAPTER CABLE P 256 266 347 358 P 375 P 204 HOMELINK BUTTONS P 389 P 199 P 9 26 P...

Page 10: ...ON Models with keyless access system SEAT HEATER SWITCHES KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS ENGINE START STOP BUTTON BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM BUTTONS P 133 137 P 374 P 394 P 140 P 78 P 145 P 193 P 386 P 277 P 224 P 131 P 34 P 139 P 178 P 189 P 424 P 512 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSI...

Page 11: ...4 How Your Front Airbags Work 26 How Your Side Airbags Work 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 32 How the SRS Indicator Works 32 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 33 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 34 Airbag Service 35 Additional Safety Precautions 36 Protecting Children General Guidelines 37 All Children Must Be Restrained 37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 38 The Pas...

Page 12: ...reatest risk Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat not the front seat Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat see pages Having a tire blowout or a mecha...

Page 13: ...front and rear crush zones a collapsible steering column and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash CONTINUED Your Vehicle s Safety Features Driver and Passenger Safety 7 4 7 2 5 2 9 7 10 1 8 9 3 11 8 6 1 Safety Cage 2 Crush Zones 3 Seats and Seat Backs 4 Head Restraints 5 Collapsible Steering Column 6 Seat Belts 7 Front Airbags 8 Side Airbags 9 Side Curtain Airbags 10 Door Locks ...

Page 14: ...sh even though your vehicle has airbags In addition most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts When properly worn seat belts Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle s built in safety features Help protect you in almost every type of crash including frontal side and rear impacts and rollovers Your seat belt system also includes an indica...

Page 15: ...y Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system SRS with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision see page for more information on how your front airbags work Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the drive...

Page 16: ... a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible To do their job airbags must inflate with tremendous force So while airbags help save lives...

Page 17: ...nk open indicator on the multi information display to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed You will see the appropriate indicator s for each condition See page for how to lock the doors and page for how the door trunk open indicator works You will also hear a beep when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and each time you open any door or the trunk with t...

Page 18: ... lid are not tightly closed the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on The above example shows the front right and rear left doors and the trunk open When the trunk is not tightly closed the TRUNK OPEN indicator will come on Protecting Adults and Teens 12 ０８０７２９１７２５２１３１ＴＫ４６００００１７ ...

Page 19: ...ing front airbag or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard 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 Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally open...

Page 20: ... position See page for how to adjust the front seats 155 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat Backs 3 14 Reclining the seat back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash Adjust the seat back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate Always sit as far back from th...

Page 21: ...acks Adjust the driver s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible 155 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints 4 Driver and Passenger Safety 15 Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effecti...

Page 22: ... sure the belt is securely latched Also check that the belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash Position the lap part of the 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 156 Fasten and ...

Page 23: ... adjust the seat belt anchor height The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors To adjust the height of an anchor press and hold the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible 20 Never place the shoulder portion of a lap ...

Page 24: ...belts it is very important that they continue to sit upright well back in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off 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 sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is ...

Page 25: ...s inflate If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat bel...

Page 26: ...river or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi information display see page When no one is sitting in the front passenger s seat or a child or small adult is riding there the indicator should not come on and ...

Page 27: ... your body so that it retracts completely After exiting the vehicle be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body ...

Page 28: ...be activated during a collision in which the front airbags In this case the airbags would not be needed but the additional restraint could be helpful When the tensioners are activated the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side imp...

Page 29: ...k smoothly and the belts retract easily If a belt does not retract easily cleaning the belt may correct the problem see page Any belt that is not in good condition or 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 564 Acura Warranty Information Seat Belt Maintenance Additional...

Page 30: ...ont Passenger s Weight Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 1 Driver s Front Airbag 2 Passenger s Front Airbag 3 Control Unit 4 Front Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 11 Occupant Detection System ODS Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors Control Unit ODS Sensors Control Unit 13 Side Impact Sensors Second 14 Side Curtain Airbags ０８０７...

Page 31: ... the vehicle The airbags are stored in the ceiling above the side windows The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG 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 Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger s seat If the weight is about 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infa...

Page 32: ...irbag off see page 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 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been turned off se...

Page 33: ...plit second later This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force The total time for inflation and deflation is one tenth of a second 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 peopl...

Page 34: ...ssengers should not put their feet under the front seats Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly Your front airbags are also dual threshold airbags Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not If the occupant s belt is the airbag will deploy at a ...

Page 35: ...65 lbs or 29 kg the system will automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off Be aware that objects placed on the passenger s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off When the airbag is turned off a passenger 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 pass...

Page 36: ...e floor mat behind the front passenger s seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor see page If it is not the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver s or the passenger s side airbag 565 How Your Side Ai...

Page 37: ...rt adult leans sideways or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag s deployment path Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger s seat If the side airbag off indicator comes on see page have the passenger sit upright Once ...

Page 38: ... airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver s or the passenger s side of the vehicle Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes ...

Page 39: ...he ignition switch to the ON II position or on models with keyless access system press the engine start stop button to set ON mode see page If you see any of these indications the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them If the indicator stays on after the engine starts If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG...

Page 40: ... upright and wear the seat belt properly This indicator alerts you that the passenger s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child on the front passenger s seat It does there is a problem with the airbag Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON...

Page 41: ...ocket Any object s touching the rear of the seat back Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible If you ignore this indication your airbags may not operate properly 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 and their anchors worn during a ...

Page 42: ...mmodate a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Services at 800 382 2238 Improperly replacing or covering front seat back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason Do not expose t...

Page 43: ... injuries every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle see pages see pages 42 52 53 56 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 on a booster sea...

Page 44: ...t According to accident statistics children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat Some states have laws restricting where children may ride Children who ride in the back are less likely to be injured by striking...

Page 45: ...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 Driver and Passenger Safety 39 SUN VISOR SUN VISOR DASHBOARD ０８０７２９１７２８５７３１ＴＫ４６００００４４ ...

Page 46: ...ust ride in front Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear the lap shoulder belt properly see page Move the vehicle seat as far 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 c...

Page 47: ... 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 vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others This can prevent children from accidentally falling out see page Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors turn on the ignition switch and open the trunk w...

Page 48: ...n any seating position in the back seat but not in the front If the passenger s front airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant When properly installed a rear facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended or from locking their seat back in the desired position It ca...

Page 49: ...seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat We strongly recommend placing a forward facing child seat in a back seat not the front A child who is at least one year old and who fits within the child seat maker s weight and height limits should be restrained in a forward facing upright child seat CONTINUED Protecting Small Children Child Seat Type Placing a forward facing ch...

Page 50: ...rear as possible and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat 34 Protecting Infants and Small Children 44 Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates If you must place a forward facing child seat in front move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and proper...

Page 51: ...seat can be installed using a seat belt Whatever type of seat you choose to provide proper protection a child seat should meet three requirements Look for FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box Rear facing for infants forward facing for small children Before purchasing a conventional child seat or using a previously purchased one we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating posit...

Page 52: ... side movement 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 s...

Page 53: ...ith LATCH The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors Use the pull strap to lower the anchor cover on the lower seat cushion that covers the LATCH anchor holes in the seat 1 3 2 CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Install...

Page 54: ... maker s instructions Some LATCH compatible seats have a rigid type connector as shown above Other LATCH compatible seats have a flexible type connector as shown above Whatever type you have follow the child seat maker s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit 4 5 6 Installing a Child Seat 48 BUTTON HEAD RESTRAINT Outer seating position Rigid type Flexible type ０８０７２９１８０６２２３１ＴＫ４６００ ...

Page 55: ...lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat Route the tether strap over the head restraint then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted With the child seat in the desired seating position route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker s instructions then insert the latch plate into the buckle 7 8 9 1 CONTINUED Installi...

Page 56: ...push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt After confirming that the belt is locked grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay up...

Page 57: ...rity to the lap shoulder belt installation we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available After properly securing the child seat with the lap shoulder belt see page pivot the head restraint down see page and route the tether strap over the head restraint 1 156 21 CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat with a Tether Installing a Child Seat Using an Outer Anchor Driver and Passenger Sa...

Page 58: ...to the seat maker s instructions After properly securing the child seat see page push the head restraint down then route the tether strap over the top of the seat back Follow steps 2 and 3 in the previous column 1 2 3 2 49 Using the Center Anchor Installing a Child Seat 52 TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER ANCHOR ０８０７２９１７３０３９３１ＴＫ４６００００５７ ...

Page 59: ...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 Checking Seat Belt Fit Protecting Larger Children Driver and Passenger Safety 53 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 60: ...elt 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 style you select make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards see pa...

Page 61: ...oses 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 Of course children vary widely And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front there are other important factors you should consider Physically a child must be large enough for the lap shoulder belt to properly fit see pages and If ...

Page 62: ...ries during a crash This could cause very serious injuries during a crash It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Devices intended to improve a child s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in ...

Page 63: ...e the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever With the trunk lid open airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the trunk open open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below Select the fresh air mode Select the mode Set the fan speed to high Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting If yo...

Page 64: ...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 only U S models Canadian models Safety Labels 58 DASHBOARD RADIATOR CAP HOOD ０８０９０４１９５５０８３１ＴＫ４６００００６３ ...

Page 65: ...U S models Canadian models U S models Canadian models Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 59 SUN VISOR DOORJAMB ０８０７２９１７３１４９３１ＴＫ４６００００６４ ...

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Page 67: ... Window Defogger 139 Steering Wheel Adjustments 140 Keys and Locks 141 Immobilizer System 143 Ignition Switch 145 Door Locks 146 Childproof Door Locks 147 Trunk 148 Emergency Trunk Opener 150 Remote Transmitter 151 Seats 155 Trunk Pass through Cover 160 Mirrors 161 Driving Position Memory System 164 Keyless Access System 167 Keyless Access Remote 173 Engine Start Stop Button 177 Seat Heaters 193 P...

Page 68: ... HOOD RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 63 P 75 P 77 P 162 P 164 P 146 P 195 P 148 P 487 P 489 P 507 P 204 P 377 P 223 P 139 P 199 P 389 AUDIO P 382 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 214 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 193 USB ADAPTER CABLE P 256 266 347 358 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET P 204 AUXILIARY INPUT JA...

Page 69: ...CATOR If equipped SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING EPS INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR DOOR TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR P 65 595 P...

Page 70: ...HECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL message on the multi information display For more information see page If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before fastening your seat belt the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops the indicator stops flashing but remains on If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving the beeper wi...

Page 71: ...Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key or on models with keyless access system i...

Page 72: ...e engine is running or if it comes on while driving it can indicate a problem in the brake system You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID or CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display For more information see page Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II and START Mode is the equiva...

Page 73: ...ide curtain airbags automatic seat belt tensioners driver s seat position sensor or the front passenger s weight sensors You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi information display For more information see page Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition s...

Page 74: ...me on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position there is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start Assist on SH AWD models only system You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message on the multi information display 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 infor...

Page 75: ...ART III See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison This indicator has two functions If it comes on while driving it indicates that one or more of your vehicle s tires are significantly low on pressure You will also see a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message on the multi information display see page Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi information display and determine the cause see page...

Page 76: ...ors and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison If this indicator begins to flash there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM me...

Page 77: ...fe place and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine The indicator will stay on but should go off after driving a short distance If it does not go off or comes back on again while driving take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked With the indicator on the EPS may be turned off making the vehicle harder to steer This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights Fo...

Page 78: ...t of ACCESSORY I See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control See page for information on operating the cruise control This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button on the steering wheel see page This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi information display...

Page 79: ...see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem in the SH AWD system You will also see a CHECK SH AWD SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked For more information see page 381 517 518 CONTINUED On SH AW...

Page 80: ...lem with the system This indicator has two functions If this indicator comes on along with a CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM message on the multi information display there is a problem with the keyless access system Have the vheicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible For more information see page If this indicator comes on along with a CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM message on the multi informa...

Page 81: ...n off the ignition power mode Fuel Gauge Gauges Instruments and Controls 75 SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE U S model is shown TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter ０８０７２９１７３３５５３１ＴＫ４６００００８０ ...

Page 82: ...er may rise to the upper zone If it reaches the red hot mark pull safely to the side of the road Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine cooling system If the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches to or above the red mark you will also see the WATER TEMP HOT message on the multi information display This will alert you that the engine should be cooled down 593 Temper...

Page 83: ...d system messages You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with the multi information display and the three buttons on the steering wheel see page When you unlock and open the driver s door the display shows DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 depending on which remote transmitter keyless access remote you use and the driver s seat and the outside mirr...

Page 84: ...splayed These messages go off in about several seconds Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison With the ignition switch in the ON II position the multi information display changes as shown on page each time you press the INFO button or the ...

Page 85: ...with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison The multi information display consists of an upper segment and a lower segment You will see some keyless access system messages until you select the ON mode by operating the engine start stop button These messages ca...

Page 86: ...Computer See page 82 Engine Oil Life See page 84 SH AWD Torque Distribution Monitor See page 86 Tire Pressure for each tire See page 85 HFL See page 86 On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is activated Keyless Memory Settings See page 91 Outside Temperature See page 84 2 1 TM ０８０７２９１７３４２９３１ＴＫ４６００００８５ ...

Page 87: ...ntly so you can keep track of two different distances To reset a trip meter display it and then press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets to 0 0 When you reset Trip A average fuel economy A average vehicle speed A and elapsed time A are reset at the same time When you reset Trip B average fuel economy B average vehicle speed B and elapsed time B are reset In the customizing mode ...

Page 88: ...rage Vehicle Speed Instant Fuel Economy Elapsed Time Range You can customize the Trip A and AVG FUEL A reset condition on the multi information display see page 101 Trip Computer Multi Information Display AVG FUEL A B 82 Press the INFO button Press the SEL RESET button U S model is shown Go to SH AWD monitor if equipped or tire pressure monitor See page 80 for how to switch the main menu display ０...

Page 89: ...o it will vary with changes in speed traffic etc This shows your current fuel economy This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position ELAPSED TIME A or B is reset Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition sw...

Page 90: ...m surrounding traffic This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph 30 km h When you start your trip the sensor is not fully acclimatized therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed This shows the remaining engine oil life It shows 100 after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset The engine oil life is calcu...

Page 91: ...re in this monitor If one or more tires are low inflate them to the correct pressure For more information see page 527 Tire Pressure Monitor Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 85 U S Canada ０８０７２９１７３５０９３１ＴＫ４６００００９０ ...

Page 92: ... 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 HFL and how to receive or make phone calls or visit the acura com handsfreelink website 517 422 392 On models without navigation system On models with navigation system SH AWD models only Bluetooth HandsFreeLink SH AWD Torque...

Page 93: ...st of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds and then the normal display returns If there are several system messages to be shown the display switches these messages every 5 seconds To switch the message s before 5 seconds have elapsed press the INFO button on the steering wheel Even if you press the INFO button some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem ...

Page 94: ... page 20 See page 33 See page 201 See page 555 See page 597 See page 595 See page 596 See page 595 See page 521 See page 523 See page 76 Multi Information Display 88 U S Canada U S Canada Canada U S Canada U S ０８０７２９１７３５３８３１ＴＫ４６００００９３ ...

Page 95: ... page 73 See page 518 See page 518 See page 536 See page 537 See page 538 See page 552 See page 136 See page 488 See page 70 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 89 U S Canada SH AWD model only SH AWD model only U S model shown U S model shown Canadian models only ０８０７２９１７３５５３３１ＴＫ４６００００９４ ...

Page 96: ...See page 186 See page 190 See page 191 See page 181 See page 183 See page 182 See page 181 See page 183 See page 136 Multi Information Display On models with keyless access system 90 On models without keyless access system ０８０７２９１７３６０３３１ＴＫ４６００００９５ ...

Page 97: ...O PARK TO CHANGE SETTINGS message and you cannot change the settings You can customize some vehicle control settings for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 separately To have the driver s ID detected make sure the driver s door is unlocked with a corresponding remote transmitter keyless access remote Make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system You can confirm the driver s ID on the welcome screen...

Page 98: ...tomize If you want to change any vehicle control settings select Keyless Memory Settings by pressing either INFO button then press the SEL RESET button Select CHG SETTING then press the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 92 DRIVER S ID TM ０８０７２９１７３６１７３１ＴＫ４６００００９７ ...

Page 99: ...ent reading Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking Changes the display of the keyless start guidance screens Changes the driver s seat and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5 F 0 F 5 F U S 3 C 0 C 3 C Canada WITH REFUEL...

Page 100: ...he sensor on the driver s door handle Changes how long in seconds the interior lights stay on after you close the doors Changes how long in seconds the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver s door Changes the timing of when the headlights come on The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP P 110 LIGHTING SETUP P 115 DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF ON OFF 60...

Page 101: ...A beeper 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 Set Cancel all the customized settings as default SHIFT FROM P WITH VEHICLE SPEED OFF SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS IGN OFF DRIVER DOOR IGN OFF ALL DOORS OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF 90 ...

Page 102: ...the next page Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection If you do not make any changes select EXIT the display returns to normal display DOOR WINDOW SETUP LIGHTING SETUP If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory select DEFAULT ALL as described on page POSITION SETUP KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP ...

Page 103: ...T button Press the INFO button On models with keyless access system only DEFAULT ALL See page 129 METER SETUP See page 98 KEYLESS ACCSESS SETUP See page 110 POSITION SETUP See page 107 DOOR WINDOW SETUP See page 120 LIGHTING SETUP See page 115 ０８０９０４１７２３００３１ＴＫ４６０００１０２ ...

Page 104: ... six custom settings for the meter setup KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS On models with keyless access system Meter Setup Multi Information Display 98 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button See page 99 See page 100 See page 101 See page 103 See page 104 See page 105 On models with keyless access system only ０８０７２９１７３９０７３１ＴＫ４６０００１０３ ...

Page 105: ...You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly While METER SETUP is shown press the SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Language Selec...

Page 106: ...emperature Select this icon by pressing the INFO button repeatedly then press the SEL RESET button Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to set the desired value When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go...

Page 107: ...edly WITH REFUEL The Trip A information is reset every time you refuel your vehicle MANUAL ONLY You can reset the Trip A information when Trip A is displayed see page There are three reset choices you can make Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch VEHICLE OFF LOCK Mode is the equivalent of LOCK 0 See page for ignition switch a...

Page 108: ...ET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen Multi Information Display 102 ０８０７２９１７３９４０３１ＴＫ４６０００１０７ ...

Page 109: ...sired level by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to ADJUST ALARM VOLUME and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 103 ０８ ...

Page 110: ...start dimming as early as possible select MAX For illuminations to start dimming as late as possible select MIN Choose HIGH MID or LOW for levels in between To disable the auto interior illumination function select OFF You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing...

Page 111: ...TION and repeat the procedure again When this item is set to ON you will see some guidance messages on the multi information display You can change this setting between on and off For more information on start guidance messages see page 181 CONTINUED Keyless Start Guidance Screens On models with keyless access system Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 105 ０８０９０４１７２３０８３１ＴＫ４６００...

Page 112: ... INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 106 ０８０７２９１７４００９３１ＴＫ４６０００１１１ ...

Page 113: ...ime you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the custom setting then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Position Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 107 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button See page 108 ０８０７２９１７４０１５３１ＴＫ４６０００１１２ ...

Page 114: ...stem open the driver s door with the remote or grab the door handle while carrying the remote To set the memory positions see page For information on using the remote see page You can choose this item to customize from POSITION SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pres...

Page 115: ...hanges as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to MEMORY POSITION LINK and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 109 ０８０７２９１７４０２７３１ＴＫ４６０００１１４ ...

Page 116: ... KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP is shown press the SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH DOOR UNLOCK MODE There are three custom settings for the keyless access setup On models with keyless access system Keyless Access Setup Multi Information Display 110 Press the INFO button Press the SEL RESET button See page 113 See page 112 See page 111 ０８０７２９１７４...

Page 117: ...e door handle while carrying the remote follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to DOOR UNLOCK MODE and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED D...

Page 118: ...ights blink twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the driver s door handle while carrying the remote You can choose this item to customize from KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly The same exterior lights blink once when you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote Keyless Access Light Flash Multi Information Display 112 ０８０７２９１７４０ ...

Page 119: ...le carrying the remote If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH and repeat the procedure again You can choose this item to customize from KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly When you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote the beeper sounds once CONTINUED Keyless Access Beep Multi Information Display In...

Page 120: ...n above and then goes back to the customize item screen Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 114 ０８０７２９１７４１０４３１ＴＫ４６０００１１９ ...

Page 121: ...stration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY CONTINUED Lighting Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 115 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button See page 116 See page 117 See page 118 ０８０７２９１７４１１...

Page 122: ...IMMING TIME and repeat the procedure again The interior lights fade out when you close all doors To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Select the desired setting 15 SEC 30 SEC or 60 SEC by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the ...

Page 123: ...n The headlights parking lights side marker lights taillights and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver s door On models with keyless access system the lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver s door and take the remote with you To change how long the lights stay on before they go off follow ...

Page 124: ...m LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels MAX The headlights come on when it is bright HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright MID The headlights come on when it ...

Page 125: ...E message appears go back to AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY and repeat the procedure again Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting MAX HIGH MID LOW or MIN by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 119 ０８０７２９１７４１４２３１ＴＫ４６０００１２４ ...

Page 126: ...es as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection SECURITY RELOCK TIMER KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE Multi Information Display Door Window Setup 120 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button See page 121 See page 123 See page 125 See page 126 See page 127 ０８ ...

Page 127: ...essing the SEL RESET button Press the SEL RESET button to enter the selecting mode You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly WITH VEHICLE SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph about 16 km h OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 121 ０８０７２９ ...

Page 128: ... back to AUTO DOOR LOCK and repeat the procedure again When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen Multi Information Display 122 ０８０７２９１７４２０５３１ＴＫ４６０００１２７ ...

Page 129: ...TH IGN OFF The driver s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF All the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position OFF The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch VEHICLE OFF LOCK Mode is the equivalent of...

Page 130: ... button to switch the door lock mode setting between the driver s door and all doors Then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO DOOR UNLOCK and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 124...

Page 131: ...e Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button You can select whether the driver s door or all the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter keyless access remote You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Key and Remote Unlock Mode C...

Page 132: ...s when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set see page You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote to unlock the driver s door all the doors depending on the customize setting the exteri...

Page 133: ...gain You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds the doors automatically relock and the security system sets CONTINUED Multi Information Display...

Page 134: ...lect the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Press the SEL RESET button to enter the selecting mode If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to SECURITY RELOCK TIMER and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 128 ０８０７２９１７４２４９３１ＴＫ４６０００１３３ ...

Page 135: ...ure to select DEFAULT ALL If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL select CANCEL then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to the previous display To set the default settings press the INFO button to select SET then press the SEL RESET button When DEFAULT ALL is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen returns to the default all setting display DEFAULT ALL Multi I...

Page 136: ...FOGGER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS FOG LIGHTS BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM BUTTONS HEADLIGHT WASHERS VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS NAVIGATION DISPLAY HORN Vehicle with navigation system is shown KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT P 189 ENGINE START STOP BUT...

Page 137: ...ntil you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the lever Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring If you turn it to the shortest delay position the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle s speed 1 2 3 4 5 6 CONTINUED MI...

Page 138: ...ith the headlights turned on the headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions For more information see section in the next column The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and ...

Page 139: ...ghts on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 position Turn Signal Off Parking and instrument panel AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY I and ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See pag...

Page 140: ...c lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it senses low ambient light To turn on automatic lighting turn the light switch to AUTO The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low at dusk for example The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient...

Page 141: ...ICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system and the driver s door is opened and closed the automatic lighting off feature activates with the headlight switch in the or position or the lights turned on by setting the switch in the AUTO position The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver s door If you unlock the door but do not open it within 15 seconds the lights will g...

Page 142: ...blem with the daytime running light system Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison When the multi information d...

Page 143: ...and the button to decrease it The brightness can be set differently for when the light switch is on or and when it is off With the light switch in the AUTO position you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically They will go off when the headlights turn off CONTINUED Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls 13...

Page 144: ...ght switch to or To cancel the glare reduction function set the brightness to the highest level then press the button You will hear a beep when it is canceled When the brightness reaches the maximum level BRIGHTNESS MAXIMUM LEVEL appears on the display The level of brightness is shown on the multi information display while you adjust it It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting Instrument P...

Page 145: ...bout 10 to 30 minutes according to the outside temperature It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF LOCK on models with keyless access system You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear wi...

Page 146: ...st not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up down in and out 1 2 3 4 Steering Wheel Adjustments 140 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...

Page 147: ...ircuits that are activated by the immobilizer system They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged The valet key does not contain a battery Do not try to take it apart The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver s door lock You can keep the trunk pass through cover and the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility The mast...

Page 148: ...remote transmitter until it is securely latched The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending it Each keyless access remote has the built in key This key is used to lock unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock unlock operation is disabled You ...

Page 149: ... near the ignition switch when you insert the key or set the power mode to ON When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly then go off If the indicator starts to blink it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position remove the key reinsert it and turn the ignition switch ...

Page 150: ...rmful 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 Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this dev...

Page 151: ...Y I position and open the driver s door Remove the key to turn off the beeper Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to the ON II position when you let go of the key The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch You can insert or remove the key only in this position To turn the key to the LOCK 0 position the shift lever must be in Par...

Page 152: ...emaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds The built in key can be used to lock unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock unlock operation is disabled For more information see page When the door is unlocked you can see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle The lock tab on any passenger s door locks and ...

Page 153: ... the edge With the lever in the LOCK position lever is down the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab To open the door push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle To lock any passenger s door when getting out of the vehicle pull the lock tab rearward and close the door To lock the driver s door remove the key from the ignition switch pull th...

Page 154: ... up The built in key can be used to lock unlock the doors and trunk when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock unlock operation is disabled For more information see page To unlock the trunk turn the key twice to unlock the doors push the rear of either master door lock switch or push UNLOCK twice on the keyless access remote The trunk will lock when you lock the driver s door wit...

Page 155: ...y release the cover Reach in and locate the rubber tab and pull it out Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See page To close the trunk use the inner handle to lower the lid then press down on the back edge 57 CONTINUED On all models Trunk Carbon Monoxide Hazard Instruments and Controls 149 INNER HANDLE ...

Page 156: ...hould be shown how to use this feature For more information about child safety see page If you need to give the key to someone else give them the valet key To use the valet function remove the built in key from the remote by pressing the button then give that remote to someone else as a valet key see page Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency fuel lid release in the trunk Refer to page for h...

Page 157: ...s the UNLOCK button if the door activated position is selected by pressing the light control button DOOR If you do not open any door within 30 seconds or whatever setting of the interior light dimming time is set to the light s will fade out If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed the light s will go off immediately On the keyless lock acknowledgment you ...

Page 158: ...ransmitter Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid If you lose a transmitter the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors replace the battery as soon as possible Battery type CR1616 On models with keyless access system see page for how to replace the battery on the ...

Page 159: ...th 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 equipment This device...

Page 160: ... or DRIVER 2 message on the multi information display depending on which linked remote transmitter is used Driving position memory see page Customized settings see page Here are the settings activated with the remote The driving position memory activated Driver 1 Driver 2 is shown on the back of each transmitter Make sure you store your desired driving position in the memory that is activated by t...

Page 161: ... an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch VEHICLE OFF LOCK Mode is the equivalent of LOCK 0 ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY I and ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Moves the front of the seat up or down Moves the seat forward and backward Raises or lowers the seat Moves the whole seat up and forward or down and ...

Page 162: ...rotect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries The driver s seat includes a memory feature Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories You can then select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate memory button Refer to page for how to memorize and select the seat positions 164 Seats Head Restraints 156 Passenger s seat ０８０７２９１７４６３９３１ＴＫ４６０００１６１ ...

Page 163: ...ust the restraint Do not attempt to adjust it while driving To raise a front or rear center head restraint pull upward To lower the restraint push the release button sideways and push the restraint down CONTINUED Adjusting the Head Restraint Seats Instruments and Controls 157 Front LEGS SEAT BACK CUSHION RELEASE BUTTON Rear Center CUSHION SEAT BACK RELEASE BUTTON LEGS ０８０７２９１７４６４６３１ＴＫ４６０００１...

Page 164: ... center head restraint for cleaning or repair pull it up as far as it will go Push the release button then pull the restraint out of the seat back Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it To remove either rear outer head restraint push the tilt button then fold the head restraint backward Push the release button then pull the restraint out of the seat back Seats Removin...

Page 165: ...eck and upper spine After a collision the activated restraint should return to its normal position For a head restraint system to work properly Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat back Install each restraint in its proper location If the restraints do not return to their normal position or in the event of ...

Page 166: ...in the armrest To open the cover pull down the rear seat armrest Pull on the tab at the top of the inner partition and press on the button to fully release the cover To close the cover swing it up and push firmly on the top Make sure it latches properly Trunk Pass through Cover Armrest Seats 160 Front Rear BUTTON TAB INNER PARTITION COVER ０８０７２９１７４７１０３１ＴＫ４６０００１６５ ...

Page 167: ...of a vehicle behind you then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone Press the button again to turn off this feature For security this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key the built in key on models with keyless access system To lock the cover insert the key and turn it clockwise Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open See on page 57 CONTINUED Mir...

Page 168: ... feature off place the switch in the center position Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system see page When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalen...

Page 169: ... off Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison This heated mirror function has a timer see page 180 139 Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters Instruments and Controls 163 HEATED MIRRO...

Page 170: ...eyless access remote Driver 1 or Driver 2 Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Adjust the seat to a comfortable position see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility see page Press and release the SET button on the control pan...

Page 171: ...e button 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 Change the power mode out from ON Turn the ignition switch out from the ON II position 1 2 CONTINUED On models without keyless access system On models with keyless...

Page 172: ...tomatic adjustment do any of these actions Press any button on the control panel SET 1 or 2 Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat Shift out of Park Adjust the outside mirrors The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement When the adjustments are complete you will hear two beeps and the ...

Page 173: ...electrical device near the remote There is strong electrical current nearby The battery of the remote is weak The system may not work if Each keyless access remote has the built in key This key is used to lock unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock unlock operation is disabled You cannot start the engine with this key Make sure the driver always carries the r...

Page 174: ...k and start the engine Anyone can lock unlock a door or open the trunk if the remote is within the operating range of the door or the trunk You can lock unlock the doors within about a 32 inch about 80 cm radius from the outside door handle You can open the trunk within about a 32 inch about 80 cm radius from the trunk release switch 191 Keys Keyless Access System Built in Key Keyless Access Remot...

Page 175: ... doors and the trunk press the remote or the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver s door All the doors unlock when you grab the handle of the front passenger s door When you unlock the door s some exterior lights blink twice and the system beeps twice To change the KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH setting see page To change the KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP setting see page If you wear a glove while ...

Page 176: ...will automatically relock If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when it is raining heavily the door sensors may respond by unlocking the doors The remote is not within the operating range The remote is too close to the vehicle When the doors are unlocked The vehicle battery is dead The remote battery is dead Each unlock sensor does not operate when 127 Keyless Access...

Page 177: ...remote is not within the operating range If you open the driver s door pull its lock tab rearward on the door and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle the driver s door will unlock Make sure you carry the remote with you when you lock the doors Any door is open The power mode is not set to VEHICLE OFF LOCK The remote is in the keyless access slot The remote is too close to the vehicle The...

Page 178: ...the trunk lid The trunk cannot be locked if The remote is on the interior rear panel The remote is too close to the seat back of the rear seat or the seat cushion Push the trunk release switch when carrying the remote if the doors are locked Press the trunk button on the remote To close the trunk use the inner handle to lower the lid then press down on the back edge Locking and Unlocking the Trunk...

Page 179: ...ton twice within 5 seconds you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot or if the power mode is in any position except the VEHICLE OFF LOCK When you cannot set the security system because the trunk or hood is open no exterior light blinks and or no...

Page 180: ...ly relock and the security system sets To change the SECURITY RELOCK TIMER setting see page To change the KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT setting see page Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk You cannot open the trunk with the exterior trunk release switch if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot or the power mode is in any position except VEHICLE OFF LOCK You cannot open t...

Page 181: ... 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 An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal Battery type CR2032 Replace the battery if necessary To replace the battery Replace the old battery with new battery ...

Page 182: ...iver 2 is shown on the back of each remote Navigation system preferences see the navigation system manual Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid If you lose a transmitter the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer Keyless memory settings see page 164 96 223 214 Keyless Memory Settings Rem...

Page 183: ...gine may not start if the remote is too close to the windows Keyless Access System Engine Start Stop Button Operating Range Instruments and Controls 177 Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle Remember that you can start the engine when the remote is inside the vehicle Make sure you always carry the remote with you ０８０７２９１７４９４１３１ＴＫ４６０００１８２ ...

Page 184: ...engine start stop button while carrying the keyless access remote the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF LOCK ACCESSORY and ON You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start stop button while pressing the brake pedal with the shift lever in Park or neutral position To change the power mode without turning on the engine press the engine start stop button without pressing the...

Page 185: ...he keyless access remote into the keyless access slot to turn on your vehicle s power mode For more information refer to page 187 Keyless Access System Instruments and Controls 179 NOTE ACCESSORY Indicator in the button comes on green Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated VEHICLE OFF LOCK Indicator in the button is off ON Indicator in the b...

Page 186: ...cators come on as a test when the ignition switch is turned from the ACCESSORY I to ON II position Indicator Green Engine is turned off Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated Indicator Green engine is turned off Off engine is running All electrical components can be used Indicator Off The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine sta...

Page 187: ... door you will see the TO START ENGINE message on the multi information display The TO TURN ACCESSORY ON message will be shown after three seconds The display switches between the TO START ENGINE and TO TURN ACCESSORY ON messages every three seconds To start the engine Move the shift lever to Park P Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start stop button 1 2 CONTINUED Keyless Access System ...

Page 188: ...mote into the slot to start the engine see page If the steering wheel is locked the engine cannot start The multi information display shows you the above message and the indicator in the engine start stop button blinks To unlock the steering wheel apply force by turning it left and right while pressing the engine start stop button at the same time 191 189 Keyless Access System 182 TO UNLOCK WHEEL ...

Page 189: ...you open the driver s door with the shift lever in a position other than P Park In this case the power mode will change to ACCESSORY if the door is opened After shifting into Park you will see the TO TURN VEHICLE OFF message on the multi information display Press the engine start stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF LOCK CONTIN...

Page 190: ...You will also see a TO TURN VEHICLE OFF message on the multi information display Press and hold the engine start stop button for three seconds Firmly press the engine start stop button three times Do not press the switch while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off If you are driving the power mode switches from ON to ACCESSORY whenever you perform either proce...

Page 191: ...u bring the remote back inside the vehicle and close the door If the engine is running and you take the remote out of the vehicle it will continue to run Once the power mode is changed to VEHICLE OFF LOCK the engine will not restart until you bring back a remote into the vehicle If you pass the remote through an open window the engine will not start and the vehicle will remain in its current mode ...

Page 192: ...hould insert the remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine After inserting the remote to the slot operate the engine start stop button as previously described see pages and For more information on the keyless access slot see page Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery You should replace the battery as soon as possible The outside beeper ...

Page 193: ...access remote into the keyless remote slot to start the engine For more information see page According to the message on the multi information display this indicator has two indications A CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM message indicates a problem with the keyless access system A CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM message indicates a problem with the keyless starting system This indicator normally comes on...

Page 194: ...remote into the slot to start the engine see page Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if The multi information display shows CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving The indicator comes on with the power mode ON 189 Check Keyless Access System Check Keyless Starting System Keyless Access System 188 KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICA...

Page 195: ...o set the power mode and start the engine Always insert the keyless access remote fully into the slot To remove it place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF LOCK mode then pull out the keyless access remote If the keyless access remote has been inserted into the slot it will lock into place when the power is on The slot will unlock when the power is turned off If the keyless access remote does not come...

Page 196: ...SS REMOTE INTO SLOT message on the multi information display in the following situations If you turn off the vehicle and leave the remote in the keyless access remote slot you will hear a reminder beeper and one of the following messages will appear on the multi information display When you press the engine start stop button and the keyless access remote is not in the vehicle When the keyless acce...

Page 197: ... on the multi information display The shift lever must be in Park before you can press the engine start stop button twice to set the vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF LOCK mode The built in key can be used to lock unlock the doors and the trunk when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock unlock operation is disabled Keyless Access System Built in key and Remote Instruments and Controls...

Page 198: ...ipment such as a cardiac pacemaker ask your doctor if the electric field used by the remote will affect it The trunk and glove box cannot be opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove box and trunk pass through cover with the built in key Then the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote or the exterior trunk release switch Remove the built in key from the remote by pressi...

Page 199: ...ine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Push the right side of the switch HI to rapidly heat up the seat After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature select LO by pushing the left side of the switch This will keep the seat warm 180 CONTINUED Seat Heaters Instruments and Controls 193 SEAT HEATE...

Page 200: ...eft idling for an extended period do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting It can weaken the battery causing hard starting In the HI setting the heater turns off when the seat gets warm and turns back on after the seat s temperature drops In the LO setting the heater runs continuously It does not cycle with temperature changes Seat Heaters 194 ０８０７２９１７５１５２３１ＴＫ４６０００１９９ ...

Page 201: ...e second detent then release it The window automatically goes down all the way To stop the window from going all the way down pull back on the window switch briefly To close either front window fully pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent then release it The window automatically goes all the way up To stop the window from going all the way up push down on the window switch briefly...

Page 202: ...pull up the switch When you push the main switch in the indicator comes on and the passengers windows cannot be raised or lowered Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally To cancel this feature push on the switch again The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off The windows and the main switch will...

Page 203: ...release the button To open the windows and moonroof further press the button again within 10 seconds of step 1 and hold it If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position repeat steps 1 and 2 You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter 1 2 3 1 Power Windows Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter Keyless Access Remote Opening Closi...

Page 204: ... turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 Turn the key clockwise then release it Turn the key clockwise again and hold it All four windows and the moonroof start to open To stop the windows and the moonroof release the key To open the windows and the moonroof further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired posit...

Page 205: ... the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison To tilt up the moonroof push on the center of the moonroof switch To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully push the switch briefly To open the moonroof pull back on the switch and hold it Release the switch when the mo...

Page 206: ...engers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch on models with keyless access system set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF LOCK Opening either front door cancels this function You can use the remote transmitter keyless access remote or the key built in key to operate the moonroof from the ou...

Page 207: ... page If you drive without releasing the parking brake a beeper will sound and you will also see a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi information display see page 65 65 Parking Brake Instruments and Controls 201 PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on ０８...

Page 208: ...SUNGLASSES HOLDER REAR DOOR POCKET USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COAT HOOK FRONT DOOR POCKET with BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER CARGO HOOKS BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ０８０９０４１７３５５９３１ＴＫ４６０００２０７ ...

Page 209: ... pocket beverage holders if equipped when you open or close the doors Use only resealable containers in the door pockets Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical components in the interior To open the rear beverage holder pull out the lid by the tab To close it push it down Beverage Holders Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 203 Front Rear ０８０９０４１７３６ ...

Page 210: ...pped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY I and ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison To use an accessory power socket the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position To access the front accessory socket slide the lid forward un...

Page 211: ...sh Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key or the built in key on models with keyless access system The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on CONTINUED Console Compartment Glove Box Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 205 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 A...

Page 212: ... mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover The vanity mirror lights come on when you pull up the cover You can put small items in the sliding tray located in the console compartment lid To use the tray push it in to open it then slide out fully Make sure to slide back the tray firmly until you hear a click when not in use Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Vanity Mirror 206 SUN VISOR...

Page 213: ...ut of the vehicle To open the sunglasses holder push on the lid It will unlatch and swing down To close it push it until it latches Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving To open the center pocket push on the lid It will unlatch and swing up To close it push the lid down until it latches CONTINUED Interior Convenience Items Center Pocket Sunglasses Holder Instruments and Controls 207...

Page 214: ...r close and latch and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving To use a coat hook slide it out slightly then pull it down Make sure the coat hook is pulled up when you are not using it This hook is not designed for large or heavy items Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook 208 COAT HOOK ０８０７２９１８０８０４３１ＴＫ４６０００２１３ ...

Page 215: ... out Your vehicle has the light control buttons on the front ceiling With these buttons you can select three positions OFF Door door activated position and ON To select a position press the appropriate button When you press the DOOR button the green indicator in the button comes on as a reminder To turn off the setting press the OFF button On the door activated position pressing the DOOR button ag...

Page 216: ...witch is turned off or the VEHICLE OFF LOCK mode is set and all doors are closed it will turn off when the vehicle is locked with the remote transmitter or after 15 minutes The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch The lights also come on when the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF LOCK All the individual map lights come on and stay on ON position On models without key...

Page 217: ...equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison The courtesy lights between the front map lights come on when the parking lights are turned on To adjust its brightness press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons or with the ignition sw...

Page 218: ...ode to VEHICLE OFF LOCK After all doors are closed tightly the light dims slightly then fades out in about 30 seconds depending on the interior light dimming timer setting The light turns off before 30 seconds have elapsed if you lock the driver s door Interior Lights Keyless Access Remote Slot Light On models with Keyless Access System 212 LIGHTS ０８０７２９１８０８３８３１ＴＫ４６０００２１７ ...

Page 219: ...Memory Device 263 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 271 Bluetooth Audio System 272 Audio System 277 Playing the AM FM Radio 278 Playing the XM Radio 292 Playing a Disc 300 Disc Player Error Messages 312 Protecting Your Discs 313 Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio 316 Playing an iPod 345 iPod Error Messages 354 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device 355 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 366 Blu...

Page 220: ...ST BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON SYNC BUTTON DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE DISPLAY DRIVER S SIDE DISPLAY DRIVER S SIDE MODE CONTROL SWITCH FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH Models without navigation system DRIVER S SIDE AUTO BUTTON PASSENGER S SIDE AUTO BUTTON U S model is shown ０８０９０４１７３６５２３１ＴＫ４６０００２１９ ...

Page 221: ...FROST BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER S SIDE DISPLAY FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DRIVER S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY DRIVER S SIDE DISPLAY DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH DRIVER S SIDE AUTO BUTTON PASSENGER S SIDE AUTO BUTTON Models with navigation system U S model is shown ０８０７２９１８０８５６３１ＴＫ４６０００２２０ ...

Page 222: ... up the switch of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow Push down the switch to decrease it Each set temperature is shown in the display in the center display on models with navigation system Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch You can set the driver s side temperature and the passenger s side temperature separately Press the Driver ...

Page 223: ...l button This will take the mode control out of AUTO mode In AUTO mode the vehicle s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and front passenger according to each adjusted temperature The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun s position which is updated automatically by the navigation s global positioning system G...

Page 224: ...ar of leaves and other debris You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode All other features remain automatically controlled Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out When you turn the A C off the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperatu...

Page 225: ... Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield This mode can only be selected from the driver s side however the passenger s side controls can still change the temperature When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A C For faster defrosting the fan speed automatically increases You can also incr...

Page 226: ...e driver s side AUTO mode The driver s side and the passenger s side temperature and mode can be controlled independently Your vehicle has two temperature control switches and two mode control buttons one for the driver and one for the front passenger Dual Temperature and Mode Control Climate Control System 220 DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER S SIDE MODE CONTROL SWIT...

Page 227: ...display on models with navigation system When the indicator in the SYNC button is on you can adjust both sides to the same temperature and mode by pushing the driver s side temperature control switch up or down Synchronized Control Climate Control System Features 221 Passenger s Side Driver s Side REAR FLOOR AIR DUCTS ０８０７２９１８０９５５３１ＴＫ４６０００２２６ ...

Page 228: ...y automatically changing the mode to Defrost The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when either AUTO mode driver or passenger is selected or the fan mode is in the or position You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the tab on each vent up and down and side to side You can also open or close the vents with the dial between them Climate Control System Climate Control Sensors ...

Page 229: ...w to use your vehicle s audio system For vehicles without navigation system see pages through For vehicles with navigation system see pages through 224 276 277 371 Audio System Features 223 Models Without navigation system Models With navigation system ０８０９０４１７３７１４３１ＴＫ４６０００２２８ ...

Page 230: ...select any setting such as the clock or sound adjusting press the SETUP button To use any audio system function the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position You can select the item by turning the selector knob To go back to the previous display press the RETURN button Pressing the SETUP button again will also cancel the setup display mode When you unlock the doors with your rem...

Page 231: ...igation system Features 225 RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB SELECTOR KNOB TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AM FM BUTTON CATEGORY BAR DISPLAY SOUND BUTTON SETUP BUTTON ０８０９０４１７３７３５３１ＴＫ４６０００２３０ ...

Page 232: ... tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency or left to tune to a lower frequency The skip function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal To activate it press and hold the or side of the SKIP bar until you hear a beep then release it The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selecte...

Page 233: ...e presets you originally set For information on AM FM radio frequencies and reception see page Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each Use the tune skip scan or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM Press...

Page 234: ...on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system on you will see the RDS INFO ON message on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the displayed frequency switches to the station name If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station the display continues to show the frequency with the RDS information display function on When you turn off this functi...

Page 235: ...arch or scan function to find radio stations in the selected RDS category If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed the selected category is canceled This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information This can help you to find a station in your favorite category To activate it press and rele...

Page 236: ... seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again If the system does not find a station NOTHING will be blinking for about 5 seconds then the system goes back to the last selected station You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the RDS information ...

Page 237: ...e D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Press the SETUP button to display the sound settings Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting BASS TREBLE FADER BALANCE SUBW subwoofer CENTER Dolby PL Prologic II and SVC speed sensitive volume compensation Press the selector ENTER knob to enter the setting then turn the selector knob to adjust the setting Adjusts the strength of sound...

Page 238: ... panel brightness control buttons or to adjust the illumination of the audio system see page The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on even if the radio is turned off Adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed Each mode is shown in the display as it changes Turn the selector knob to adjust the setting to your liking When the level reaches the center you will see C in the...

Page 239: ...e XM Radio Models without navigation system Features 233 SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB TITLE BUTTON CATEGORY BAR DISPLAY SELECTOR KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON SETUP BUTTON RETURN BUTTON ０８０９０４１７５４２４３１ＴＫ４６０００２３８ ...

Page 240: ...he mode changes In the channel mode you can select all of the available channels In the category mode such as Jazz Rock Classical etc you can select all of the channels within that category Each time you press and release the TITLE button the display changes in the following sequence name title and category You can also change the mode from the menu items Press the SETUP button to display the menu...

Page 241: ...he selector knob Push the selector knob ENTER to switch the display to the list displayed with three segments then turn the knob to select a channel or category Press the selector knob ENTER to set your selection Press either side of the CATEGORY bar to select another category Turn the selector knob to change channel selections Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower nu...

Page 242: ...r XM band will show Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3 The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription or this channel has no artist or title information at this time The signal is currently too weak Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon The encryption code is being updated Wait until t...

Page 243: ...any of these conditions Driving on the north side of an east west mountain road Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east west road Driving in tunnels Driving on a road beside a vertical wall steep cliff or hill to the south of you Driving on the lower level of a multi tiered road When DPLII is turned on see page sound coming from the rear speakers may be distorted due to th...

Page 244: ...t XM Radio reception Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft 15 m to the south of you Large items carried on a roof rack If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position press the button A variet...

Page 245: ...ppear in the display and you ll be able to listen to XM radio broadcasts XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request If the service has not been activated after 36 hours contact XM Radio Playing the XM Radio Models without navigation system Features 239 ０８０７２９１８１２２２３１ＴＫ４６０００２４４ ...

Page 246: ...m 240 RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB SELECTOR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BAR TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT DISC LOAD BUTTON CD BUTTON SETUP BUTTON MP3 WMA INDICATOR ０８０９０４１７５４３２３１ＴＫ４６０００２４５ ...

Page 247: ...G2 Compatible with variable bitrate and multi session Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers To load or play discs the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position This audio system can also play CD Rs and CD RWs uncompressed or MP3 WMA formats and DVD RWs uncompressed When playing a disc in MP3 you will see MP3 in the display In WMA format WMA will appear in the display The disc f...

Page 248: ... way You will see BUSY in the display while the disc load indicator turns red and blinks as the disc is loaded When the disc load indicator turns green and LOAD appears in the display again insert the next disc in the slot Do not try to insert a disc until LOAD appears You could damage the audio unit Repeat this until all six positions are loaded If you are not loading all six positions the system...

Page 249: ... playing you will see NO INFO on the display With the folder name you will see the FOLDER indicator in the display The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name You can see the album artist and track name in the display If a disc is recorded in MP3 or WMA you can see the folder and file name and the artist album and track tag If you select name off the text display is turned off If the ...

Page 250: ...e segments then turn the knob to select a folder Press the selector knob ENTER to change the display to the track file list then turn the same knob to select a track file Press the selector knob ENTER to set your selection Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 or WMA mode Press and release the side of the ba...

Page 251: ...des by using the SETUP button and the selector knob Push the SETUP button to display the menu items then turn the selector knob to select PLAY MODE Press the selector knob ENTER to set the selection Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate repeat random or scan mode then press the selector knob ENTER to set your selection CONTINUED FOLDER SELECTION Playing Discs Models without navigation sy...

Page 252: ...rn it off Selecting a different folder with the CATEGORY bar also turns off the repeat feature This feature continuously replays the current disc To activate disc repeat select REPEAT DISC from the menu items You will see D REPEAT in the display Select normal play to turn it off This feature when activated plays the files within the current folder in random order rather than in the order they are ...

Page 253: ...will see SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each track file in the disc folder Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of scan mode and play the last track sampled This feature when activated samples the first file in each folder on the disc in the order they are recorded To activate the folder scan feature press and release the SCAN button repeatedly You will see F SCAN in...

Page 254: ...GORY bar turns off the SCAN or F SCAN feature You can also select the disc scan feature from the menu items with the selector knob see page This feature when activated samples the first track on each disc in order the first file in the main folder on each disc in MP3 or WMA mode To activate the disc scan feature press and release the SCAN button repeatedly until D SCAN shows in the display The sys...

Page 255: ...on on how to handle and protect compact discs see page To remove a different disc from the changer first select it with the appropriate preset button When that disc begins playing press the eject button Continue pressing the eject button to remove all the discs from the changer You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off The disc that was last selected is ejected first To play the rad...

Page 256: ... Message 252 High Temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Disc 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 damage signs of deformation excessive scratches and or dirt see page 252 Insert the dis...

Page 257: ...d felt tip pens can cause the disc to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc changer To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge When using CD R or CD RW discs use only high quality discs labeled for audio use When recording a CD R or CD RW the recording must be closed for it to be used by t...

Page 258: ...Examples of these discs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 Additional Information on Recommended Discs Protecting Your Discs Models without navigation system 252 Warped Chipped Cracked Bubbled Wrinkled With Label Sticker Sealed With Plastic Ring Using Printer Label Kit Burrs ０８０７２９１８１４０８３１ＴＫ４６０００２５７ ...

Page 259: ...discs may cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats This audio unit cannot play a Dual disc 4 5 Protecting Your Discs Models without navigation system Features 253 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape ０８０７２９１８１４１８３１ＴＫ４６０００２５８ ...

Page 260: ...n iPod Models without navigation system 254 SKIP BAR VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB SELECTOR KNOB TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON CD BUTTON iPod INDICATOR SETUP BUTTON RETURN BUTTON USB INDICATOR ０８０９０４１７５５３２３１ＴＫ４６０００２５９ ...

Page 261: ...t are compatible with your audio system are listed below Use only compatible iPods with the latest firmware iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit Use the latest firmware Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector Do not connec...

Page 262: ...he next file Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely Pull out the USB connector from the holder 1 2 3 Playing an iPod Models without navigation system Connecting an iPod 256 DOCK CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR ０８０７２９１８１４４１３１ＴＫ４６０００２６１ ...

Page 263: ...this function is not supported on your iPod model or firmware The display shows up to 16 characters including spaces of the selected data If the text data has more than 16 characters you will see the first 16 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16 characters are shown When the iPod is connected and the iPod mode is selected on the audio displa...

Page 264: ...t or the left also changes the file You can also select a file from any list on the iPod menu playlists artists albums and songs by using the selector knob Push the selector knob ENTER to switch the display to an iPod menu then turn the selector knob to select a desired list Press ENTER to set your selection The display shows items on the selected list Turn the selector knob to select an item then...

Page 265: ...ress ENTER to set the selection Turn the selector knob to select a play mode normal play shuffle off shuffle all shuffle album repeat off or repeat one track then press ENTER to set your selection To cancel the selected mode press the SETUP button and turn the selector knob to show PLAY MODE then press ENTER When you see NORMAL PLAY press ENTER again CONTINUED To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode Play...

Page 266: ... bar or turning the selector knob changes a file while keeping the shuffle function Available operating functions vary on models or versions Some functions may not be available on the vehicle s audio system Pressing either side of the SKIP bar or turning the selector knob changes the file while keeping the repeat feature This feature continuously plays a file You will see REPEAT in the display Sel...

Page 267: ...ome models there is no message to disconnect If you reconnect the same iPod the system may begin playing where it left off depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected To play the radio press the AM FM or button Press the CD button to switch to the disc mode if a disc is loaded Press the AUX button to switch the audio mode between the Bluetooth audio and iPod You can also press the...

Page 268: ...ror message take your vehicle to your dealer Solution Error Message The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the iPod There is a possibility that the files have been damaged Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted iPod Error Messages Models without navigation system 262 FILE ERROR MEDIA ERROR ０８０７２９１８１５２６３１ＴＫ４６０００２６７ ...

Page 269: ...ce Models without navigation system Features 263 RETURN BUTTON SKIP BAR VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB SELECTOR KNOB TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON CD BUTTON USB INDICATOR CATEGORY BAR SETUP BUTTON FILE TYPE INDICATOR ０８０９０４１８０００６３１ＴＫ４６０００２６８ ...

Page 270: ... high heat will damage it We recommend backing up your data before playing a USB flash memory device Some USB flash memory devices such as devices with security lock out features etc will not work in this audio unit The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 Mbyte or higher Some digital audio players may be compatible as well Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this au...

Page 271: ...ns for compatible MP3 files are Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG1 16 22 05 24 kHz MPEG2 Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Maximum layers 8 Depending on the type and number of files it may take some time before they begin to play Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data Sampling frequency 32 ...

Page 272: ... off the text display Pull out the USB connector from the holder The display shows up to 16 characters including spaces of the selected data If the text data has more than 16 characters you will see the first 16 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16 characters are shown 1 2 Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Text Data Display Function Playi...

Page 273: ...der or file from the list by using the selector knob Push the selector knob ENTER to switch the display to the folder list then turn the selector knob to select a folder Press ENTER to change the display to the file list then turn the same knob to select a file Press ENTER to set your selection To select a different folder press and release either side of the CATEGORY bar Press the side to skip to...

Page 274: ...es by using the SETUP button and the selector knob Push the SETUP button to display the menu items then turn the selector knob to select PLAY MODE Press the selector knob ENTER to set the selection To cancel the selected mode press the SETUP button and turn the selector knob to show PLAY MODE then press ENTER When you see NORMAL PLAY press ENTER again To Select Repeat Random or Scan Mode Playing a...

Page 275: ...from the menu items with the selector knob see page This feature replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are stored Select normal play to turn it off Pressing either side of the CATEGORY bar also turns off this feature This feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order You will see F RANDOM in the display Select normal play to turn it off This feature plays ...

Page 276: ...ector knob see page You can disconnect the USB flash memory device at any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system Make sure to follow the USB flash memory device s instructions when you remove it If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device the system will begin playing where it left off You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes To change modes...

Page 277: ...hicle to your dealer Solution Error Message The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models without navigation system Features 271 FILE ERROR MEDIA ERROR ０８０７２９１８１６４０３１ＴＫ４６０００２７６ ...

Page 278: ...Bluetooth Audio System Models without navigation system 272 SKIP BAR SELECTOR KNOB TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON SETUP BUTTON ０８０９０４１８００４６３１ＴＫ４６０００２７７ ...

Page 279: ...ay shows the Bluetooth Audio message and mark Until the phone is recognized you will see NO CONNECT on the display This message will go off when the phone is recognized then the system begins to play If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system there will be delay before the system begins to play After a device is linked press the TITLE button to confirm the device name The name of the devic...

Page 280: ... pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily Press the SETUP button to display the audio settings Turn the selector to select RESUME PAUSE mode then press ENTER to set your selection Repeat to resume play The pause function may not be available on some phone devices The phone is not turned on The phone is not in the vehicle Another HFL compatible phone which is not compatible for Bluetooth Audi...

Page 281: ...ection Turn the selector to your liking see page for more sound setting information Select any other audio mode by pressing a button AM FM or CD if a disc is loaded on the audio control panel or press the mode button on the steering wheel to select another audio mode If an iPod or USB flash memory device is connected to the USB adapter cable or audio unit is connected to AUX jack pressing the AUX ...

Page 282: ...on 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 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 Blu...

Page 283: ...lection push the center of the selector ENTER to go to that selection The audio system can also be operated by voice control See the Navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system and the navigation system manual for complete details When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on the driver s ID Driver 1 or Driver 2 is detected and the radio pr...

Page 284: ...on system 278 INTERFACE DIAL VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB TITLE BUTTON AM FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR AUDIO BUTTON SOUND BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY SKIP BAR SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR ０８０７２９１８１７３３３１ＴＫ４６０００２８３ ...

Page 285: ... up Each time you push it up the band will change to FM1 FM2 or AM On the FM bands STEREO will be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the center display if the station is broadcasting in stereo Stereo reproduction on AM is not available On the AM band AM noise reduction turns on automatically You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band tune skip seek scan the p...

Page 286: ... interface selector up to go back The skip seek function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal To activate it press either side or of the SKIP bar then release it The SCAN function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar then release it To scan with the interface dial pus...

Page 287: ... RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station Press the preset button and hold it until you hear a beep You can also store frequencies with the interface dial Select the preset icon you want to store the frequency on then press ENTER on the interface selector and hold it until you hear a beep Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM If you ar...

Page 288: ...et buttons icons If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons icons as previously described select A Sel on the audio menu again and turn the interface dial to select A SEL OFF or press the A SEL side of the bar again This restores the presets you originally set For information on AM FM radio frequencies and reception see page The RDS...

Page 289: ... TITLE button the center display shows RDS INFO OFF On the FM band selected you can select the program type provided by the RDS Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the screen Push down the interface selector then turn the interface dial to select RDS search Press ENTER to set your selection The principal RDS categories are shown as follows If the station you are listening to...

Page 290: ...e interface dial to select an RDS category You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category by pressing the interface selector to the left or the right Press ENTER to set your selection If you do nothing while the RDS category is selected the selected category is canceled You can also select an RDS category with the CATEGORY bar Press either side or of th...

Page 291: ...elector The screen shows you the RDS category list While the RDS category is selected move the interface selector to the left or right to select SEEK up SEEK down or SCAN in the upper right corner of the screen When you press and release ENTER to select the RDS category RDS category search SEEK up down starts If the system does not find a station NOTHING will blink for about 5 seconds on the cente...

Page 292: ...enter display then NOTHING will blink for about 5 seconds on the navigation screen and the system will go back to the last selected station The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category one by one To activate it press and release the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar You will see SCAN in the center display The system will scan for a station with a strong sig...

Page 293: ...terface dial to select Read Radio Text Press ENTER on the interface selector to enter the setting This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station If the selected RDS station has the radio text information you will see the text indicator on the screen Turn the interface dial to the desired RDS category CONTINUED Radio Text Display Playing the AM FM Radio Models with na...

Page 294: ...each adjustable You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers In addition you can set the Dolby PL ProLogic II and Speed sensitive volume compensation SVC These adjustments can be made with the Sound button or the interface dial The display shows up to 64 characters on the selected RDS station Adjusting the Sound Playing the AM FM Radio Models with nav...

Page 295: ...ob or interface knob to adjust the setting to your liking You can check the level on the navigation screen or on the center display When the level reaches the center you will see C in the center display You can also adjust the sound by pushing the Sound button repeatedly Each mode is shown in the center display as you push the button If you do not make an adjustment within 10 seconds you will need...

Page 296: ...Bluetooth Audio and HDD Audio When ProLogic II is available PL II is shown in the audio display When ProLogic II is not available in the selected audio source DPL2 N A is shown on the center display ProLogic ON OFF settings are independently controlled for DISC XM HDD Audio and AUX sources The SVC has four modes OFF LOW MID and HIGH The default setting is MID To change the SVC mode select SVC then...

Page 297: ...atories Dolby ProLogic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories In some audio playing modes XM AUX when DPLII is on the music coming from the rear speakers may sound distorted This is due to compression of the music and it does not indicate a problem with the setting Playing the AM FM Radio Models with navigation system Features 291 NOTE ０８０７２９１８１９１７３１ＴＫ４６０００２９６ ...

Page 298: ...system 292 CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS SOUND BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY SKIP BAR SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB ０８０７２９１８１９２３３１ＴＫ４６０００２９７ ...

Page 299: ...o set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON Push the button to select the XM radio The last channel you listened to will show in the audio screen if selected and the center display Adjust the volume by turning the VOL knob Your vehicle has the engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch For more information to select the power mode see page Each time you push the interface selector up the b...

Page 300: ...ode such as Jazz Rock Classical etc you can navigate through all of the channels within that category In the channel mode you can select all of the available channels Press either side of the TUNE bar to change channel selections Press the side of the bar for higher numbered channels and the side for lower numbered channels You can also change channels with the interface selector push down the int...

Page 301: ...ace selector to select AUDIO MENU then turn the interface dial to select Channel Scan and press ENTER on the interface selector Press the button Either XM1 or XM2 will be shown on the display To store a channel You can store up to 12 preset channels using the six preset buttons Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band This function samples the stations in ...

Page 302: ... press and release the proper preset button to tune to it Press the button or scroll up again The other XM band will be shown Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels Pick the preset button you want for that channel Press and hold the preset button until you hear a beep You can also pick the number with the interface dial Select your desi...

Page 303: ...ge commercial truck on an east west road Driving in tunnels Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft 15 m to the south of you Driving on the lower level of a multi tiered road Driving on a road beside a vertical wall steep cliff or hill to the south of you There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM Radio reception As required by the FCC Changes or mo...

Page 304: ...ng or passage which you want to store is playing You can record for up to 10 seconds To stop recording press the AM FM button or button Turn the selector dial to select a sound file then press ENTER The display shows the category name and title information of the selected file Once you store the recorded sound file you can replay it and confirm the information The system can store up to 30 sound f...

Page 305: ...7 438 9677 You will need to give them your radio I D number and your credit card number To get your radio I D number press and release the side of the TUNE bar until 0 appears in the display Your I D will appear in the display After you have registered with XM Radio keep your audio system in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation This should take about 30 minutes While waiting for ...

Page 306: ...ystem 300 CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB DISC BUTTON SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON ０８０７２９１８２５５１３１ＴＫ４６０００３０５ ...

Page 307: ...t discs will not work in this unit Some CD DA and CD ROM mixed discs are not playable Your vehicle s audio system has an internal disc player To operate the disc player the power mode must be in the ACCESSORY or ON Your vehicle has the engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch For more information to select the power mode see page The CD player can play these disc formats CD CD DA CD ...

Page 308: ...ghts Reserved Insert a disc about halfway into the disc slot The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way to play it You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio The number of the current track is shown in the display When playing a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC the numbers of the current folder and file are shown The system will continuously play a disc until you change m...

Page 309: ...artist name to album name to track name and then to normal display that shows the track number and the elapsed time When playing a disc in MP3 WMA AAC the display mode changes from folder name to file name to artist tag to album tag to track tag and then to normal display Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track Press and ...

Page 310: ...laying a disc Turn the interface dial to select Repeat on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To Choose a Track Track Repeat Playing a Disc Models with navigation system 304 TRACK L...

Page 311: ...recorded on the disc To activate scan press the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar or push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Scan on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the track random ico...

Page 312: ... on the interface selector The system begins to play the last track sampled If you turn the system off while a disc is playing either with the VOL knob or the engine start stop button the disc will stay in the drive When you turn the system back on the disc will begin playing where it left off The specifications for compatible MP3 files are Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG1 16 22 05 24 kHz M...

Page 313: ...rs which contain files within the disc Sampling frequency 8 11 025 16 22 05 32 44 1 48 kHz Bitrate 5 6 8 10 12 16 20 22 32 48 64 80 96 128 160 192 256 320 kbps Compatible with variable bitrate and multi session Maximum layers 255 layers The specifications for compatible AAC files are Bitrate 8 16 20 24 28 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps Compatible with multi session Maximum l...

Page 314: ...eat on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the folder repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector If the root folder has some additional folders in the lower layer they will be listed on the screen Select a desired folder by turning the interface dial then press ENTER The display returns to normal play and the first track in the sele...

Page 315: ...ing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Random on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the folder random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Folder Random Playing a Disc Models with navigation system Features 309 FOLDER ...

Page 316: ...feature when activated samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds To scan a folder press the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar Or push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Scan on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the folder scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this...

Page 317: ...ampled begins to play When playing MP3 WMA or AAC format disc each time you press the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar the system changes in the following sequence Scan Scan first track in folder OFF Scan To remove the disc press the eject button Use the disc controls previously described If you do not remove the disc from the slot the system will reload the disc after 10 seconds The disc starts pl...

Page 318: ...e to a dealer Cause Error Message Solution 314 Servo Error Mechanical Error FOUCS Error Disc violates copyright Disc not supported Load Error Track File format not supported High Temperature Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check the disc for serious damage signs of deformation excessive scratches and or dirt see page 314 Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc...

Page 319: ...s the disc from the center to the outside edge A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the disc 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 disc player Handle a dis...

Page 320: ... delicate mechanism If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit 1 2 3 Additional Information on Recommended Discs Protecting Your Discs Models with navigation system 314 Sealed Warped Burrs Chipped Cracked Bubbled Wrinkled With Label Sticker Using Printer Label Kit With Plastic Ring ０８０７２９１８２７５４３１ＴＫ４６０００３１９ ...

Page 321: ...s This audio unit cannot play a Dual disc CD R CD RW DVD R or DVD RW may not play due to the recording conditions Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip 4 5 Protecting Your Discs Models with navigation system Features 315 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape ０８０７２９１８２８０５３１ＴＫ４６０００３２０ ...

Page 322: ...io Models with navigation system 316 TITLE BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL HDD AUX BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR ０８０７２９１８２８１１３１ＴＫ４６０００３２１ ...

Page 323: ...an only be used for personal enjoyment Data is recorded using ultra efficient compression technology therefore sound quality may vary slightly from the original Title information will be displayed when the information is found in the Gracenote Album Info Gracenote Media Database on the built in hard disk drive See page If the HDD is ever replaced all data will be lost and stored music will not be ...

Page 324: ...ch a music see page The HDD has six playlist folders for user customizing Each playlist can be edited by the user and will store up to 999 songs For more information of how to edit the user playlist see page Playlists are track lists in a certain playback group This playlist is automatically generated when the music CD is recorded The maximum number of original playlists that can be stored to the ...

Page 325: ...io data due to any cause whatsoever Skip up down forward rewind repeat random and scan functions are not available during recording Tracks from music CDs are recorded at four times the playback speed You can listen to tracks as they are being recorded If you stop the engine or the power system is turned off while recording a CD there may be pauses between songs when you play back from the HDD Duri...

Page 326: ... song In order to suspend recording push the interface selector down select Cancel Rec to HDD and press ENTER on the interface selector To change the setting to manual mode push the interface selector down on the HDD screen Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup and press ENTER Turn the interface dial to select Ripping and press ENTER on the interface selector Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audi...

Page 327: ...ce selector Turn the interface dial to select AUTO and press ENTER on the interface selector To record the music CD push the HDD AUX button then push the interface selector down to display the audio menu Turn the interface dial to select Rec to HDD and then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the interface selector Playing Hard Disc Dri...

Page 328: ...ylist the first playlist is selected The previous playlist is selected If you press during the first playlist the last playlist is selected Skip Bar Returns to the beginning of the song that is being played Otherwise the previous track is selected If you press this bar during the first song the last song is selected The next song is selected If you press this bar during the last song the first son...

Page 329: ...e interface dial to select the OFF icon then press ENTER on the interface selector This function plays the tracks on the HDD in random order To activate random play push the interface selector down during track playback Turn the interface dial to select Random on the HDD AUDIO MENU Press ENTER on the interface selector CONTINUED Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system Repea...

Page 330: ...during track playback Turn the interface dial to select Scan on the HDD AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the scan icon Press ENTER on the interface selector You will hear a 10 second sampling of each track on the HDD To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon Press ENTER on the interface selector to play the last tr...

Page 331: ...en and then push the interface selector down Shuffled playback begins Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Album Press ENTER on the selector and the album list will be displayed in alphabetical order If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tag CONTINUED Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Model...

Page 332: ...Press ENTER on the interface selector and the artist list will be displayed in alphabetical order Turn the interface dial to select the artist you want to listen to and press ENTER on the interface selector If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tag The first track on the selected artist begins to play Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation s...

Page 333: ...NTER on the interface selector If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tag The selected track begins to play Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Playlist Press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system ...

Page 334: ...the genre you want to listen to and then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you want to listen to then press ENTER on the interface selector The first track on the selected playlist begins to play The first track on the selected genre begins to play Searching Music by Genre Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 328 ０８０７２...

Page 335: ... the music CD is recorded automatically when it is played In addition you can create up to six user playlists on the HDD In each playlist you can store a desired music data from the original playlists or music CDs After storing the data you can change some items order of tracks on the user playlist name of the playlist track title artist name and music genre You can also add a track to the playlis...

Page 336: ...terface selector On the HDD audio screen push up the interface selector to select MUSIC SEARCH Select Playlist by turning the interface dial then press ENTER Turn the interface dial to select the playlist then press ENTER Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU for the playlist 1 2 3 4 5 6 Changing the Order of Tracks Within the User Playlist Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Mo...

Page 337: ...ected playlist or album Turn the interface dial and select Edit Playlist or Edit Album to edit Original Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select Edit Playlist Name or Edit Album Name to edit Original Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Edit Album Name screen turn the interface dial to select Edit Album then press ENTER on the inte...

Page 338: ...lect a desired playlist then turn the interface dial to select the track of which you want to change the name then press ENTER on the interface selector Refer to the Music Search function on page for how to select a playlist The OPTIONS icon will appear in the selected track Press ENTER on the interface selector Select a letter by turning the interface dial then press ENTER Push the selector down ...

Page 339: ... to select OK After selecting the track for which you want to change the track title you can also push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU and then select Edit Track The subsequent procedure is the same as step 4 The confirmation screen is displayed Confirm that the new track name is correct and then push the interface selector down to select OK You will be returned to the Edit s...

Page 340: ... Name then press ENTER on the interface selector in Edit Album or Edit Playlist screen On the Edit Album Name screen turn the interface dial to select Edit Artist then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Enter an artist name screen input the new artist name After inputting the name push the interface selector down to select OK The confirmation screen is displayed Choose if you would like ...

Page 341: ...dial and select Edit Track Name then press ENTER on the interface selector Confirm that the new name is correct and then push the interface selector down to select OK You will be returned to the Edit Album Name screen Push the selector down to select OK The screen returns to the playlist Select a desired playlist to change the artist name Refer to the Music Search function on page for how to selec...

Page 342: ... select Edit Album or Edit Playlist if you want to edit User Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Edit Album Name screen turn the interface dial and select Edit Genre and then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial on the Select a genre screen to select the Original Playlist or User Playlist that you want to change the genre and then press ENTER on the ...

Page 343: ...ck options box is displayed Select Delete and press ENTER on the interface selector When you delete a track from the Original Playlist the track is also deleted from the User Playlist in which the deleted track was stored Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted and their names playlist and artist are left You can store tracks ag...

Page 344: ...list When you delete the Original Playlist any tracks stored in a User Playlist are also deleted Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted and their names playlist and artist are left You can store tracks again on that playlist While playing back an Original Playlist or User Playlist that you want to add to a different User Playli...

Page 345: ... User Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector The track options box is displayed Select Add to Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Playlist screen turn the interface dial and select the Playlist to which the song is to be added then press ENTER on the interface selector You will be returned to the Playback screen for the Original Playlist When adding from and to ...

Page 346: ... Setup screen Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial and select Get Album Info then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Select an Album screen turn the interface dial and select the title information for the Original Playlist then press ENTER on the interface selector You will be returned to the Audio Menu screen 1 1 2 3 www acura com www acura ca P...

Page 347: ...NTER on the interface selector After updating is complete press ENTER on the confirmation screen Once you perform an update any information you edited before will be overwritten Any music data calendar entries etc that have been stored on the HDD can be deleted Press the INFO button rotate the interface dial to select and press ENTER Move the interface selector to the right to navigate to the scre...

Page 348: ...gracenote com When music is recorded to the HDD from a CD information such as the recording artist and track name are retrieved from the Gracenote Database and displayed when available Gracenote may not contain information for all albums A pop up screen verifying whether the deletion is to be continued or not will be displayed Select Yes to delete or No to cancel A second confirmation will appear ...

Page 349: ...ng name artist track and title information Gracenote Data from online servers or embedded databases collectively Gracenote Servers and to perform other functions You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions or this application or device You agree that you will use Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non commercial use onl...

Page 350: ...will be uninterrupted Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and the Gracenote Servers including all ownership rights Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for an...

Page 351: ...ng an iPod Models with navigation system Features 345 SKIP BAR CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB INTERFACE DIAL HDD AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON ０８０７２９１８３５２１３１ＴＫ４６０００３５０ ...

Page 352: ...tings Your vehicle has the engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch For more information to select the power mode see page You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions iPods that are compatible with your audio system are listed below Use the latest firmware Use only compatible iPods with the latest firmwar...

Page 353: ...light and high heat will damage it Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector We recommend backing up your data before playing it In AAC format DRM digital rights management files cannot be played If the system finds a DRM file the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE and then skips to the next file 1 2 3 Playing an iPod Models with nav...

Page 354: ... is not supported on your iPod model or firmware If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display check the connections and try to reconnect the iPod a few times If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod the iPod may need to be reset Follow the instructions that came with your iPod or you can find reset instructions online at The current file number and total of the selected ...

Page 355: ...track press and hold either side or of the SKIP bar You can also select a track from any category on the list playlists artists albums and songs by using the interface dial Push the interface selector up to display the Music Search screen Turn the interface dial to select a desired search method Press ENTER on the interface selector to display the items on that list then turn the interface dial to...

Page 356: ... audio playing display Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio control display on the screen This feature continuously plays a file Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen then push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select Repeat and press ENTER on the interface selector 1 2...

Page 357: ...ss ENTER on the interface selector Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector This feature shuffles playback of tracks contained within the iPod This function can be established at the same time that Repeat Playback is set up On the iPod screen pu...

Page 358: ...ch the audio mode between HDD Audio and Bluetooth Audio You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see OK to disconnect message in the iPod display Always make sure you see OK to disconnect message in the iPod display before you disconnect it Make sure to follow the iPod s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable Shuffles playback of all available album...

Page 359: ...you reconnect the same iPod the system may begin playing where it left off depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected If you see an error message in the center display see page 354 Playing an iPod Models with navigation system iPod Error Messages Features 353 When you connect your iPod to the navigation system the most recent settings Shuffle Repeat etc will be carried over ０８０７...

Page 360: ...ar the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Solution Error Message Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated Appears when there are no files in the iPod iPod Error Messages Models with navigation system 354 UNSUPORTED Ver CONNECT RETRY NO SONG ０８０７２９１８３６３４３１ＴＫ４６０００３５９ ...

Page 361: ...vice Models with navigation system Features 355 SKIP BAR CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN HDD AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR INTERFACE DIAL VOL VOLUME POWER KNOB AUDIO BUTTON SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR ０８０７２９１８３６３９３１ＴＫ４６０００３６０ ...

Page 362: ... play the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the disc player To play a USB flash memory device connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment then press the HDD AUX button until you see AUX in the display The power mode must be ACCESSORY or ON Your vehicle has the engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch For more information to se...

Page 363: ...orded in MP3 WMA or AAC format a file with unsupported version cannot be played If the system finds it the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED and then skips to the next file Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz The order of files in USB playback may be different from the order of files displayed in PC or other devices etc Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory d...

Page 364: ...E and then skips to the next file Unclip the USB connector by pulling it up and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 1 2 Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigation system 358 USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality ０８...

Page 365: ... USB indicator is shown in the center display It also shows the folder and file numbers Pressing the AUDIO button displays the USB indicator the folder and file names and the elapsed time in the navigation screen Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the system skips forward to the be...

Page 366: ... dial to select a folder Press ENTER to set your selection If you have more than one layer of folders folders within folders you can also see each folder on the screen Move the interface selector up to select BACK to show the USB screen or press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial t...

Page 367: ...t they were stored On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial to select Repeat and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial select the Folder Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Playback of the folder that is currently being played will be repeated To cancel this function turn the interface dial and s...

Page 368: ...random order To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector This function plays all of the tracks in the current folder in random order On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select Random and press ENTER on the interface selector 1 2 2 1 3 TRACK RANDOM FOLD...

Page 369: ...AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select the Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial select Track Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Each track or file is sampled for 10 seconds When all the tracks in the folder have been scanned regular playback is resumed To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Scan OFF icon and then pr...

Page 370: ...or 10 seconds If no other operations are carried out the first files of the remaining folders are played for 10 seconds After the first file of the last folder is played back regular playback is resumed To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Scan OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector To play the radio press the AM FM or XM button Press the DISC button to s...

Page 371: ...it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the center display and the audio screen if selected show NO DATA If you see an error message in the center display see page 366 Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Device USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigation system Features 365 ０８０７２９１８３８１５３１ＴＫ４６０００３７０ ...

Page 372: ...e file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted Appears when the file is copyright protectd such as DRM Appears when there are no playable files in the USB flash memory device USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models with navigation system 366 FILE ERROR UNSUPORTED ...

Page 373: ...NTINUED Bluetooth Audio System Models with navigation system Features 367 INTERFACE DIAL TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN AUDIO BUTTON HDD AUX BUTTON ０８０７２９１８３８２５３１ＴＫ４６０００３７２ ...

Page 374: ...f an ignition switch For more information to select the power mode see page To begin to play the audio files you may need to operate your phone If so follow the phone maker s operating instructions Press the HDD AUX button with the power mode ACCESSORY or ON When the phone is recognized you will see the Bluetooth Audio message and icon on the center display and the audio control display on the nav...

Page 375: ...the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions Press the side of the SKIP bar to skip forward to the next file and press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Push the side again to skip to the previous file In the following conditions the display shows NO CONNECT message after pressing the TITLE button The phone is not linked to...

Page 376: ...tches between the resume mode and pause mode The pause function may not be available on some phone devices Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display Turn the dial to switch the setting between the resume pause mode and the sound setup mode Select Sound Setup then press ENTER to set your selection To pause or resume a file To change sound settings Bluetooth Audio System Models wit...

Page 377: ...ired 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 interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori...

Page 378: ...stening to can also affect your radio s reception You may temporarily hear both stations or hear only the station you are close to Your vehicle s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands How well your vehicle s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmospheric conditions Radio stations on the AM band ...

Page 379: ...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 respon...

Page 380: ...ons Each time you press the top of the button the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous preset station If you press and hold the CH button or the system goes into the skip seek mode It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal To activate the seek function press and hold the top or bottom of the CH button until ...

Page 381: ...rd to the beginning of the next file Press the bottom to skip backward to the beginning to the current file Press it twice to return to the previous file When playing a USB flash memory device you can also use the seek function to skip the folder To activate this press and hold either side of the CH button until you hear a beep If you are playing a conventional CD without the text data and not com...

Page 382: ...mistake entering the code do not start over complete the five digit sequence then enter the correct code You have ten tries to enter the correct code If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again The system will retain your AM and FM presets even if power is disconnected If you have a My Acura account you can retrieve the anti theft code o...

Page 383: ...set the time back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour the same procedure sets the time forward to the beginning of the next hour The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system GPS and the displayed time is updated automatically by the GPS Refer to the navigation system manual for how to adjust the time 1 06 would RESET to 1 00 1 52 would RES...

Page 384: ...he selector knob to select CLOCK ADJUST Press the selector knob ENTER to enter your selection The display changes to the clock adjusting display Turn the selector knob to select the item which you want to adjust Turning the selector knob will change the selected item between the clock display setting hours minutes and SET The selected item is indicated with in the display 1 2 3 4 On models without...

Page 385: ...nter your selection The display changes to the setting display Turn the selector knob to count the numbers up or down Press the selector knob ENTER to enter your selection The display will return to the clock adjusting display While setting the clock pressing the RETURN button will go back to the previous display Pressing the SETUP button again will cancel this setting mode 5 6 7 8 9 CONTINUED Set...

Page 386: ...the selector knob to select SET then press the knob The display will return to the menu item display Press either the RETURN or SETUP button to go back to the normal display 11 10 Setting the Clock 380 ０８０９０４１８１２２０３１ＴＫ４６０００３８５ ...

Page 387: ...sed If the system will not set check the door and trunk open monitor on the multi information display see page to see if the doors and trunk are fully closed Since it is not part of the monitor display manually check the hood Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors hood and trunk For the system to act...

Page 388: ...may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self calibrating or the compass display is blinking with the CAL indicator on do the following Do this procedure in an open area away from buildings power lines and other vehicles Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Press and hold the...

Page 389: ...calibration is successfully completed the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading The audio system is not related to the compass system Even if the compass system is calibrating the display returns to the normal display which you last selected Press the selector knob ENTER The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown Drive the ...

Page 390: ...variation To check and select the zone do this Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If necessary press the RETURN button to return to the previous display Pressing the SETUP button will cancel the compass setting mode Press and hold the SETUP button for about 5 seconds The display shows you the compass setting menu items Turn the selector knob to select ZONE Press the selector knob ENTER...

Page 391: ...is not related to the compass system Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode the display returns to the normal display which you last selected Compass Features 385 Zone Map ０８０７２９１８４０４７３１ＴＫ４６０００３９０ ...

Page 392: ...rument panel comes on to show the system is now activated Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill use the brakes to slow down This will cancel the cruise control To resume the set speed press the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on The cruise control system c...

Page 393: ...sing After completing the pass take your foot off the accelerator pedal The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel goes out When the vehicle slows to the desired speed press the SET DECEL button To slow down in very small amount...

Page 394: ... the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal the system remembers the previously set cruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on and the vehicle accelerates to the same cruising speed as before Tap the brake pedal Resuming the Set Speed Canceling Cruise Control Cruise Control 388 CANCEL...

Page 395: ...4 under the closing door The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood As an additional safety feature garage door openers manufactured after January 1 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems such as an electronic eye which detect an object obstructing the door Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener to test that the safe...

Page 396: ...If you are training the second or third buttons go directly to step 1 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 390 ０８０７２９１８４１３５３１ＴＫ４６０００３９５ ...

Page 397: ...rence 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 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...

Page 398: ...anadian models To change the language see page The Bluetooth name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co Ltd is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners To use HFL your phone must have approved Bluetooth capability along with the Hands Free Profile This type of phone is available through ...

Page 399: ...so store the desired number to the HFL phonebook directly from your cell phone using the receive contact function in HFL For more information on how to store the number see page To make a call see page The HFL microphone is on the ceiling in front of the map lights When HFL is in use the sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers If the audio system is in use while operating eit...

Page 400: ...FL Back This button is used to end a call go back to the previous voice control command and to cancel an operation When you are operating HFL or when you manually select HFL on the multi information display you will see this information on the screen Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system HFL Buttons Multi Information Display 394 HFL BACK BUTTON ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING SIGNAL S...

Page 401: ... battery Five bars equals full battery strength You will see HANDS FREE LINK and the indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL HFL Mode Indicates when you are dialing and receiving calls Also displays which menu option has been selected Phone Dialing Indicates the number you entered or the number of the incoming call Some phones do not send this information to HFL Bluetooth HandsFreeLink...

Page 402: ...ecognize the command it plays an appropriate Help prompt Response time may vary depending on the voice command To hear a list of available options at any time press the HFL Talk button wait for the beep and say Hands free help or Help When you are at the main menu you can hear general HFL information such as pairing or setting up the system Press the HFL Talk button wait for the beep and say Tutor...

Page 403: ...s listening for a command HFL will time out and stop its voice recognition then prompt you with available options or help information The next time you press the HFL Talk button HFL begins listening from the point at which it timed out To end a command sequence at any time press and hold the HFL Back button or press and release the HFL Talk button wait for the beep and say Cancel The next time you...

Page 404: ...mpts Welcome to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink This system enables hands free usage of a mobile phone Before using this system a phone needs to be paired or connected with HandsFreeLink Would you like to pair a phone now Press the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Talk button and after the beep say Yes to begin the pairing process or No to continue Your phone s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL Eac...

Page 405: ...ss the Talk button and after the beep say yes to begin the tutorial or say No to exit HandsFreeLink If you say Yes HFL will begin the tutorial Follow the prompts on HFL Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes HFL responds Entering phone set up pair menu The pairing process requires operation of your Bluetooth phone For safety only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped...

Page 406: ...e list status next phone and set pairing code Press the Talk button and say a command Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Pair Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you want to use For example say John s phone HFL responds John s phone has been successfully paired HFL responds Would you like to hear the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink tutorial now Press the Talk bu...

Page 407: ...hn s phone Then go to step 4 HFL responds Which phone would like to delete Press the Talk button and say a name or say list to hear the names of the paired phone Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Delete Go back or Cancel does not delete the phone HFL responds The phone has been deleted Press and release the Talk button After the beep if you say Continue Press and release the Tal...

Page 408: ...release the Talk button After the beep say Status For example HFL responds John s phone is linked Battery strength is three bars Signal strength is five bars and the phone is roaming Some Phones may not send the status information to the HFL system Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Next phone HFL responds Searching for the next phone The system then disconnects the linked phone ...

Page 409: ...FL responds What is the four digit number you would like to set as the pairing code Press the Talk button and say the number Press and release the Talk button After the beep say a desired four digit number For example say 1000 HFL responds 1000 Is this correct Press the Talk button and say Yes or No HFL responds Phone setup options are pair edit delete list status next phone and set pairing code P...

Page 410: ...ity change passcode call notification auto transfer and clear Press the Talk button and say a command Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Security HFL responds Security is disabled Would you like to enable security Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes HFL responds What is the four digit number you would like to set as you...

Page 411: ...is unlocked If the passcode is not correct please try again according to the HFL s guidance You can also select a System Clear command to reset HFL see page Press and release the Talk button After the beep say System setup HFL responds System setup options are security change passcode call notification auto transfer and clear Press the Talk button and say a command Press and release the Talk butto...

Page 412: ...ing tone will be used You will hear a ring tone through the audio speakers to announce an incoming call If you say Prompt HFL responds An incoming call prompt will be used You will hear a You have an incoming call prompt when receiving an incoming call If you say Off no audible notification of an incoming call will be selected During an incoming call there is no ring tone or prompt playback The au...

Page 413: ...name a number or say list to hear the phonebook entries Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the number you want to call For example say 123 456 7891 HFL responds 123 456 7891 Press the Talk button and continue to add numbers or say Call or Dial to place a call Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Call or Dial HFL responds Calling or Dialing Once connected you will ...

Page 414: ... Would you like to call John Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes HFL responds 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 or the steering wheel volume controls To end the call press the Back button Press and release the Talk button ...

Page 415: ...s and release the Talk button After the beep say Send The dial tones will be sent and the call will continue Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Send HFL responds What name or number would you like to send Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you want to send For example say Account number HFL responds Would you like to send account number Press the Talk b...

Page 416: ...e Back button You can transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL To transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL do this Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Transfer The audio switches between HFL and the phone This function allows you to transfer a call automatically to the HFL system If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone...

Page 417: ...r is disabled Use the Transfer command at the HandsFree main menu to manually transfer calls dialed on the phone If this feature is set to on HFL responds Auto transfer is enabled Calls dialed on the phone will be automatically transferred to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Would you like to disable Auto Transfer Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Never try to dial from your phone directly if the veh...

Page 418: ...t and list Press the Talk button and say a command Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Store HFL responds What name would you like to store Press the Talk button and say a name Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you would like to store For example say John Smith HFL responds What is the number for John Smith Press the Talk button and say the number You c...

Page 419: ...Edit HFL responds What name would you like to edit Press the Talk button and say a name or say list to hear the phonebook entries If only one number is stored HFL responds What is the new number for Eric Then go to step 4 Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you would like to edit For example say Eric HFL responds What is the new number for Eric Press the Talk button and s...

Page 420: ...e to delete For example say Eric HFL responds Would you like to delete Eric Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes HFL responds The name has been deleted Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Phonebook HFL responds Phonebook options are store edit delete receive contact and list Press the Talk button and say a command Press a...

Page 421: ... Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes HFL responds Calling Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls Your phone may not have this capability Visit or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 In C...

Page 422: ...been received for this contact What name would you like to store for the mobile number 1234567891 Press the Talk button and say a name or say Discard to discard this number Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you would like to store For example say Neil at work HFL responds Neil at work will be stored Is this correct Press the Talk button and say Yes or No Press and relea...

Page 423: ...ity change passcode call notification auto transfer and clear Press the Talk button and say a command Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Clear HFL responds This process will clear all paired phones clear all entries in the phonebook clear the security passcode and restore the defaults in the system setup Is this what you would like to do Press the Talk button and say yes or no Th...

Page 424: ...owing prompts will continue Example for changing name tags HFL responds Quel est le nom Français pour Paul s phone Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Téléphone de Paul Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Change language HFL responds English or French Press and release the Talk button After the beep say French HFL responds Vous avez selectionné Français Les noms e...

Page 425: ...plies 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 Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Anglais HFL responds You have selected English Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be access...

Page 426: ...ll HandsFreeLink customer support at 888 528 7876 In Canada visit or call 888 9 ACURA 9 HFL is available in English French and Spanish HFL recognizes simple voice commands such as phone numbers and names It uses these commands to automatically dial receive and store numbers Voice commands help to operate HFL on the navigation screen For more information on voice control see Using Voice Control on ...

Page 427: ... microphone is shared with the navigation system HFL is operable by interaction with the navigation screen with the Interface Dial the HFL buttons on the steering wheel or by voice When 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 HFL overrides the audio system To change the ...

Page 428: ...ht Use it to make selections from a list or menu on the screen The INFO button takes you to the information menu where you can select the Cellular Phone screen You can also press the PICK UP button on the steering wheel to go directly to the Cellular Phone screen If this is not displayed press the INFO button select Cellular Phone then press ENTER to display the Cellular Phone screen You can also ...

Page 429: ...nter display if your phone is linked to the HFL system Some phones do not send this information to HFL When you receive a phone call a pop up will interrupt the display as shown This pop up shows a caller name and the phone number that has been stored in the phonebook see page While the system searches for information from the stored data Now acquiring call information will be displayed If the cal...

Page 430: ... the current voice command is canceled and the display returns to the previous screen The HFL buttons are used as follows TALK Button This button activates the voice control system and is used for all voice commands Press and release it wait for a beep and give a voice command If you use the voice commands to operate HFL also use the TALK and BACK buttons When voice commands are used the fan speed...

Page 431: ...ardon If it doesn t recognize the command it plays an appropriate Help prompt Response time may vary depending on the voice command To enter a string of numbers in a Call or Dial command you can say them all at once or you can separate them To skip a voice prompt press the Talk button while HFL is speaking HFL will then wait for your next command To hear a list of available options at any time pre...

Page 432: ...ace dial to select Cellular Phone and push ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select HFL does not allow you to pair your phone if the vehicle is moving During the pairing process turn off any previously paired phones before pairing a new phone Your phone s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL HFL operates best...

Page 433: ...ct a Bluetooth Phone item to setup When a screen message appears that provides a pass key enter the pass key on your cell phone when prompted in its discovery mode Make sure your phone is in Discovery mode at this point Rotate the dial to select Pair phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Pair phone To get your phone into its discovery mode refer to the phone s operation manual 4 3...

Page 434: ...ds free calls appears If you want to pair two or more phones repeat steps 2 4 If you want to cancel the pairing process at this point press ENTER to select Cancel or press the Talk button and say Cancel When the pass key is transferred to HFL it recognizes and pairs your cell phone HFL automatically attempts to connect to your cell phone that has just been paired 5 6 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models...

Page 435: ...Rotate the interface dial to select Yes and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Yes The display changes to the deleting procedure To delete a phone see page When the phone is deleted you can pair the seventh now sixth phone to the system HFL uses a Bluetooth pass key to pair a cellular phone By default the system generates and uses a random pass key for any Bluetooth connection You can ch...

Page 436: ...e screen Specify a 4 digit number in the pass key entry screen and move the interface selector down The specified number will be generated and used for subsequent phone pairing HFL responds Please say your 4 digit pass key Refer to the navigation system manual for information on how to enter numbers 3 When selecting Random When selecting Fixed Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system ...

Page 437: ... select Delete a phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Delete a phone HFL responds Please select the number of the phone to delete from the list Rotate the dial to select the phone you want to delete from the list and press ENTER Move the interface selector down for OK You can also press the Talk button and say the list number of the phone you want to delete then say OK 1 2 3 CONT...

Page 438: ...ar Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select The above screen is displayed Rotate the dial to select Yes and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Yes 4 1 2 To change from the currently linked phone to another paired phone Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 432 ０８０７２９１８４８１０３１...

Page 439: ... If the above screen is displayed pairing has finished You can make calls using any phone number or by using a name in the HFL phonebook You can also redial from an incoming or outgoing number During a call HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF LOCK Continuing a call without running the power system may discharge and weaken the vehicle s battery For mo...

Page 440: ...creen press the Talk button again and say Delete or Clear All digits will be cleared With your phone on and the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON press the INFO button For more information on how to select the power mode see page Rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select 2 3 4...

Page 441: ...umber with the interface dial move the selector to the left and release it To delete all the numbers in one go move the selector to the left and hold it To enter a pound say pound To enter a star say star On the screen move the interface selector to the right to select a pound or star When you have finished press the Pick Up button on the steering wheel or move the interface selector down to make ...

Page 442: ...from your phone see page Rotate the dial to select a contact name and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say the list number of the name you want to select HFL responds Please select the number of the phone number from the list For more information on how to select the power mode see page Rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone...

Page 443: ... the Select a name screen Press the Pick Up button on the steering wheel or press ENTER to make the call or press the Talk button and say Dial HFL responds Dialing HFL Calling display appears notifying you that the system is dialing the entered phone number Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use the audio system volume knob or the ste...

Page 444: ...ls the call log also records missed calls Press the INFO button rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select Move the interface selector sideways to switch between All Dial Received or Missed call lists or press the Talk button and say All Dial Received or Missed call HFL res...

Page 445: ...mber of the call record you want to select Press the Pick Up button on the steering wheel or press ENTER to make the call HFL Calling display appears notifying you that the system is dialing the entered phone number Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls When the confi...

Page 446: ...one icon and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Call and then the voice tag you stored for the number you want to call Refer to page for setting Press the INFO button rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select 2 3 1 443 To make a call using a Speed Dial do this Bl...

Page 447: ...on When you select a No entry field HFL prompts you to enter a phone number from your phonebook or call history See Editing the Speed Dial Numbers for details page HFL starts dialing the selected number HFL Calling screen is displayed Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume cont...

Page 448: ...ansfer and press ENTER The call switches from your phone to HFL During a call you can mute or unmute your voice to the person you are talking to When you are on the Calling screen rotate the dial to select Mute and press ENTER HFL responds Mute is active To transfer a call from HFL to your phone do this To transfer a call from your phone to HFL do this To mute your voice do this Bluetooth HandsFre...

Page 449: ...the dial to select Mute and press ENTER HFL responds Mute is canceled You can store Speed Dial numbers in both the Phone Setup screen and the Cellular Phone screen You can store a maximum of 20 numbers in Phone Setup To unmute your voice do this Storing the Speed Dial Number in the Phone Setup Screen Storing the Speed Dial Numbers CONTINUED Editing the Speed Dial Numbers Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Mo...

Page 450: ...al and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Edit speed dial after the beep HFL responds Please select a method to edit Rotate the dial to select a speed dial number and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say the list number of Speed Dial you want to store HFL responds Would you like to register the Speed Dial from Phonebook or Call history 2 3 1 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with na...

Page 451: ...selected When Phonebook is selected rotate the dial to select a name from the list or press the Talk button and say the list number of the phone number you want to store HFL responds Please select the number of the phone number from the list When Call history is selected rotate the dial to select a phone number or contact name from a list of dialed numbers or received calls or press the Talk butto...

Page 452: ...Phone screen If there is a blank No entry is displayed You can store a Speed Dial number directly from the Cellular Phone screen Rotate the dial to select a blank No Entry in the Cellular Phone screen and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say the list number of the Speed Dial you want to store HFL responds Would you like to register the speed dial from the Phonebook or Call history 6 1 450 ...

Page 453: ...lk button and say the list number of the phone number you want to store HFL responds Please select the number of the phone number from the list The call history only records dialed received or missed phone numbers from HFL not the phone When Call history is selected rotate the dial to select a phone number or contact name from a list of your dialed numbers or received calls or press the Talk butto...

Page 454: ...lar phone item would you like to select When storage of the Speed Dial number is completed the following screen is displayed If you want to record a Voice Tag to the stored Speed Dial number rotate the dial to select Yes and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Yes See page 1 4 450 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 448 ０８０７２９１８５０２１３１ＴＫ４６０００４５３ ...

Page 455: ...t Delete Speed Dial and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Delete Speed Dial HFL responds Please select the number from the list to delete Rotate the dial to select the entry you want to delete from the list Press ENTER and move the interface selector down for OK You can also press the Talk button say the list number to delete and say OK 2 3 4 CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models wit...

Page 456: ...will appear next to it Move the interface selector down or press the Talk button and say OK to delete the entry Move the interface selector down to select Phone Setup or press the Talk button and say Phone Setup Rotate the dial to select Edit Speed Dial and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Edit Speed Dial HFL responds Please select a method to edit 5 1 2 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models ...

Page 457: ... want to store a voice tag for press ENTER and move the interface selector down for OK You can also press the Talk button say the list number of the entry you want to store a voice tag for and say OK The above message will appear Press the Talk button on the steering wheel and say the voice tag name for example Mike 3 4 5 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 451 ENTRY LIS...

Page 458: ...red the message This voice tag already exists Please say a different name will be displayed When the system can recognize the voice tag the following screen is displayed Avoid using duplicate name entries Avoid using home as a name entry HFL will be able to better recognize multisyllabic name entries Peter instead of Pete or a longer name John Smith instead of John Use a consistent even tone and r...

Page 459: ...o end the call rotate the dial to select Hang up and press ENTER or press the Hang Up button on the steering wheel Move the interface selector down to select Phone Setup or press the Talk button and say Phone Setup Rotate the dial to select Edit Speed Dial and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Edit Speed Dial HFL responds Please select a method to edit Press the INFO button rotate the d...

Page 460: ...try that you want to delete the voice tag for and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say the list number of entry to delete The selected entry will be highlighted Move the interface selector down or press the Talk button and say OK to delete the entry s voice tag 5 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 454 VOICE TAG ICON LIST NUMBER SELECTED ENTRY ０８０７２９１８５１１０３１ＴＫ４６...

Page 461: ...select Pair your phone to HFL see page Once HFL starts importing from the phone it does not accept phone related operations until the process is finished For safety purposes only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped Hands free calls are more convenient if you import the phonebook from your phone to HFL Move the interface selector down to select the Phone setup screen or press the Tal...

Page 462: ...ook data is being imported when the above screen is displayed If the import is successful you will see the above screen Press ENTER to select OK and the screen will return to the Cellular Phone After returning to the Cellular Phone screen rotate the dial to select Phonebook and press ENTER Make sure the phonebook was imported successfully 5 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 456...

Page 463: ...ry icons indicate how many numbers are stored for the person If a name has more than three category icons is displayed The following category icons will appear You may not be able to store the maximum number of names and numbers in some cases When you update information in your cell phone s phonebook you will need to repeat the import process CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigatio...

Page 464: ...the Talk button and say Delete Cellular Phonebook HFL responds This will delete the imported Phonebook for the currently selected phone Would you like to continue Rotate the dial to select Yes and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Yes Move the interface selector down to select the Phone setup screen or press the Talk button and say Phone setup HFL responds Please select the phone setup ...

Page 465: ...ted user will be deleted Press the INFO button rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select Move the interface selector down to select the Phone setup screen or press the Talk button and say Phone setup HFL responds Please select the phone setup item 5 1 2 Store a user name C...

Page 466: ...HFL responds Please select the number of user name to edit from the list Rotate the dial to select the phone that you want to create a user name for press ENTER and move the interface selector down for OK You can also press the Talk button say the list number of the phone you want to create a user name for and say OK 5 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 460 LIST NUMBER ０８０７...

Page 467: ...ress the INFO button rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select Move the interface selector down to select the Phone setup screen or press the Talk button and say Phone setup HFL responds Please select the phone setup item 6 1 2 3 Delete a user name CONTINUED Bluetooth Hand...

Page 468: ...the user name for and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say the list number of the entry to delete The selected entry will be highlighted Move the interface selector down or press the Talk button and say OK to delete the name If you delete the user name the user name will be No name 5 4 6 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 462 NOTE ENTRY LIST NUMBER SELECTED ENTRY ０８０７２...

Page 469: ...O button rotate the dial to select Cellular Phone and press ENTER or press the Talk button and say Cellular Phone HFL responds Which cellular phone item would you like to select Move the interface selector down to select the Phone setup screen or press the Talk button and say Phone setup HFL responds Please select the phone setup item 2 3 4 1 To add change or remove a PIN password from any user CO...

Page 470: ...it PIN If the user you selected has already set a PIN the Enter password screen will be displayed Enter the PIN which is already set You will need to re enter the same 4 digits for confirmation Move the interface selector down when you are done Rotate the dial and press ENTER to select 4 digits to set as the PIN Move the interface selector down when you are done 5 6 7 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Model...

Page 471: ...rface selector right or left If you switch to a user with a PIN the Speed Dial list on the right side of the screen will not appear until the PIN is entered When you select Call history Phone Book Dial or More Speed Dial the Enter PIN screen will be displayed Enter the password Changing a User Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 465 NOTE SPEED DIAL LIST USER ０８０７２９１８ ...

Page 472: ...ompliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 U S models only While you are listening to the Bluetooth audio pause the system to o...

Page 473: ...ng a direct communication link between your vehicle and the Acura Server Working through the XM radio satellite AcuraLink works in conjunction with the navigation system Bluetooth HandsFreeLink HFL and audio system in your vehicle It displays and receives several kinds of messages including Operating tips and information on your vehicle s features Important recall and safety information Maintenanc...

Page 474: ...creen will be shown A red exclamation will be marked on an envelope icon with an important message If you have new messages an envelope icon appears in the lower left hand part of the navigation screen To open a message Press ENTER on the interface selector then select New Message from the navigation system map menu Reading Messages AcuraLink U S models only 468 ０８０７２９１８５３０３３１ＴＫ４６０００４７３ ...

Page 475: ...ediately Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages This can take several days to process Select Messages then select a message category by pressing ENTER Select the message you want to read and press ENTER When you open a message you can read a summary of it and then choose one of several options If an option is not available for a message that option w...

Page 476: ...le with AcuraLink To set your AcuraLink preferences the types of messages you want to receive if any visit the My Acura website at and choose what you would like to receive If you do not have internet access call Acura Client Services at 800 382 2238 they can set your message preferences for you To make a call your Bluetooth compatible phone must be paired to the vehicle s HandsFreeLink system pow...

Page 477: ... ENTER on the interface selector To delete all messages The Delete All Messages command does not apply to Diagnostic Info and Recall messages They can only be deleted by your dealer Press the SETUP button to view the setup screen Use the interface knob to scroll to the AcuraLink Messages option and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector Scroll to the Delete Messages option and selec...

Page 478: ...d the features of your vehicle Message categories can be added revised or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura These messages based on updated vehicle information and comments from other TL owners supplement your Owner s Manual and Quick Start Guide They provide you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience For additional information call Acura Client Service...

Page 479: ...dule the appointment with the dealer Call your dealer for an appointment Find the nearest dealer You can make an appointment with your dealer through the AcuraLink when you receive a maintenance minder message To use the automated appointment function you should visit the My Acura website at register some required settings and complete the Phone Data Connection set up see page Your Bluetooth compa...

Page 480: ...NTER When you see the maintenance minder message on the multi information display you will also receive a message in the navigation screen Select AcuraLink Messages on the Setup screen then press ENTER Select the received message then press ENTER You will see the message as shown To make an appointment select Schedule Dealer Appt then press ENTER AcuraLink U S models only 474 ０８０７２９１８５３５４３１Ｔ...

Page 481: ... Appointment then press ENTER The confirmation message will be displayed on the screen Make sure to confirm the appointment date time and dealer If it is OK press ENTER If you want to change or reschedule the appointment date select Cancel then press ENTER Select AcuraLink Messages on the Setup screen then press ENTER Select Scheduled Dealer Appointment then press ENTER AcuraLink U S models only T...

Page 482: ...connect to the Acura server then show you the confirmation on the navigation screen If you accept the cancel press ENTER Select AcuraLink Messages on the Setup screen then press ENTER Select the appointment message then press ENTER You will see the screen to cancel as shown To cancel the appointment select Cancel Appointment then press ENTER To cancel the appointment AcuraLink U S models only 476 ...

Page 483: ...er and call the dealer directly with the HFL When a maintenance appointment is due soon you will also receive an appointment reminder message If your vehicle is affected by a recall or other important safety information a letter will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it If you don t get your vehicle fixed you will also receive a reminder message through AcuraLink You can then use the...

Page 484: ...elps you handle the problem as it occurs preventing or limiting costly repairs The AcuraLink system cannot determine some mechanical problems such as squeaks or rattles that are not triggered by the diagnostic indicator monitors For more information on the instrument panel indicators see page For this reason it is important that we retain your current phone number Please update your information us...

Page 485: ...viewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu you can use the Diagnostic Info option to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem There may not be any additional information depending on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information from the Acura server When you make an appointment through My Acura s online Schedule Se...

Page 486: ...ased on appointments created or changed at My Acura s online scheduling website Appointments can still be created rescheduled and canceled from the vehicle however the appointment information stored in the vehicle will not be updated Any changes to those appointments should be made from the My Acura website To access the following functions press the SETUP option push the interface selector to the...

Page 487: ...ssages envelope icon appears on the navigation screen Select OFF if you do not want to be notified of new messages envelope icon does not appear on the screen Messages can still be accessed using the INFO menu If you would like to stop receiving messages visit the My Acura website at to change your messaging preferences Select ON to have the system automatically read each message to you Select OFF...

Page 488: ...nnection setup To find more information on Bluetooth compatible and enabled cell phones visit or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 In Canada visit or call 1 888 9 ACURA 9 www acura com handsfreelink www acura ca 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 i...

Page 489: ...a display area is limited you should always back up slowly and carefully and look behind you for obstacles You can adjust the brightness of the rearview camera image by turning the interface dial Parking guidelines are also included on the screen If the engine has just been started it may take a short time for them to display On models with navigation system Rearview Camera and Monitor Features 48...

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Page 491: ...you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 486 Fuel Recommendation 486 Service Station Procedures 487 Refueling 487 Tighten Fuel Cap Message 488 Opening and Closing the Hood 489 Oil Check 490 Engine Coolant Check 491 Fuel Economy 492 Accessories and Modifications 495 Carrying Cargo 497 Before Driving Before Driving 485 ０...

Page 492: ...sed temporarily The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance The long term use of regular grade gasoline can lead to engine damage 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 ...

Page 493: ... up to 15 MTBE by volume Do not use gasoline containing methanol Park with the driver s side closest to the service station pump Open the fuel fill door by pressing the button in the driver s door to open the fuel fill door manually see page 1 2 598 Service Station Procedures Refueling Quick Start Guide Before Driving 487 Push Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or serious...

Page 494: ...m consult your dealer Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once If you do not properly tighten the cap you will see a TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message on the multi information display If the system still detects an evaporative system leak after retightening the cap the malfunction indicator lamp may come on see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches Your vehicle s on boar...

Page 495: ...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 For more information see page 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 Put your fingers between the front edge of the hood and the...

Page 496: ... on a level surface Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove the dipstick orange loop Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 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 3 1 3 2 Service Station Pro...

Page 497: ...e coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see on page for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to on page for information about checking other items on your vehicle 4 547 545 550 543 Service Station Procedures Adding Engine Oil Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Coolant Owner s Maintenance Checks Before Driving ...

Page 498: ... achieved 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 lon...

Page 499: ...roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag If your vehicle has a manual transmission you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible Idling results in 0 miles per gallon It puts a heavier load on the engine increasing fuel consumption In particular a build up of snow or mud on your vehicle s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleani...

Page 500: ...el efficient than a cold one Direct calculation is the recommended source of 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 Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Minimize the use of the air conditioning system Plan and comb...

Page 501: ... assistance If possible have your dealer inspect the final installation Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits see page or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle When properly installed ce...

Page 502: ... allow the undercarriage to 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 Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle s safety features can make the systems ineffective If you plan to modify your vehicle consult your dealer Non Acura wheels can cause exce...

Page 503: ...rry longer items However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Carrying Cargo Before Driving 497 TRUNK SEAT BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS SIDE POCKET ０８０９０４１８１３２２３１ＴＫ４６０００５０２ ...

Page 504: ...he vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 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 The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs 385 kg for U S models and 395 k...

Page 505: ...uring a crash Do not put any items on top of the trunk panel They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 CONTINUED Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment Carrying Cargo Before Driving 499 Max Load 850 lbs Cargo Weight 550 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Cargo Weight 250 lbs Cargo Weight 100 lbs Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 2 300 l...

Page 506: ... during a crash or sudden stop Cargo hook buttons in the trunk can be used to install a net for securing items The cargo net can be used to help hold down items stored in the trunk Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the trunk lid exhaust gas can enter the pa...

Page 507: ...nitoring system TPMS Preparing to Drive 502 Starting the Engine Models without Keyless Access System 503 Starting the Engine Models with Keyless Access System 505 Automatic Transmission 507 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 512 Super Handling All Wheel Drive SH AWD System 517 Parking 519 Braking System 520 Anti lock Brakes ABS 521 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA aka Electronic Stability Control ESC Sy...

Page 508: ...lts 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 You should do these checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle Check that the hood is fully closed Check that the trunk is fully closed Visually check the tires If a tire looks low use a gauge to check its pressure Check that any i...

Page 509: ... the START III position to start the engine Depending on the outside temperature the starter motor runs for about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts Make sure the shift lever is in Park Press on the brake pedal In cold weather turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery Apply the parking brake If the engine does not start wait at least 10 seconds before trying again ...

Page 510: ...s a problem If this message is on the ignition switch has to be held in the START III position manually until the engine starts The ignition switch can be held in that position up to 15 seconds Even though you may be able to start the engine manually without the auto control mode of the starting system have your vehicle inspected by a dealer Check Starting System Message Starting the Engine Models...

Page 511: ...ng on the outside temperature the starter motor runs for about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts The keyless access remote system main switch is off The keyless access remote battery becomes weak or dead If the engine fails to start press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting to clear flooding If the engine still does not start return to step 5 If the engine ...

Page 512: ...o select the power mode For more information see page If you cannot start the engine using the normal engine start procedure do the following Set the parking brake Put the shift lever into Park Press the engine start stop button to turn on the ACCESSORY mode Press and hold the engine start stop button for about 15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal Do not follow this procedure unless it is a c...

Page 513: ...ne start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the D indicator there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible When the D indicator warns of...

Page 514: ...elerator pedal Press the release button on the front of the shift lever to move it Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch VEHICLE OFF LOCK Mode is the equivalent of LOCK 0 and ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY I See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison 180 Do this Press the brake pedal and press the sh...

Page 515: ...to another gear Use this position for your normal driving The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear 1 through 5 for your speed and acceleration You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher engine speeds when the engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster You must also press the release button to shift into Park To avoid transmission damage come to a complete stop bef...

Page 516: ...ge If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out This is caused by a limiter in the engine s computer controls The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the bra...

Page 517: ... on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to neutral Remove the key or built in key from the shift lock release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the rear 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 3 6 5 4 Automatic Transmis...

Page 518: ...the steering wheel Downshifting with the paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills and provides more power when climbing uphills You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm Driving in the higher gear helps fuel economy When you pull either paddle shifter the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number Using the Paddl...

Page 519: ... either paddle shifter the transmission shifts one gear up or down If you want to shift up or down more than two gears pull the paddle shifter twice pause and then pull it again The automatic transmission will not allow you to shift up or down if You downshift before the engine speed falls below the upper limit of the lower gear If you try to do this the gear position indicator will flash the numb...

Page 520: ...ft lever in S position you can manually shift up or down with the paddle shifters The transmission goes into the sequential shift mode and holds the selected gear To enter the sequential shift mode press the release button on the front of the shift lever move the lever to the S position then pull either paddle shifter To return to drive mode D move the shift lever to the D position While you are d...

Page 521: ...paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills and provides more power when climbing uphills You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm Driving in the higher gear helps fuel economy The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to a complete stop It downshifts to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph 15 km h...

Page 522: ...h 28 km h over 38 mph 60 km h When you are in sequential shift mode and the vehicle is stopped pull the right paddle shifter to shift to second gear You will see M2 in the display Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface To Shift form 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 To Shift from 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Starting in Second Gear 516 ０８０７２９１９...

Page 523: ...ount of torque This is not a system problem The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution While the SH AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle s driving stability in all situations it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety The super handling all wheel drive SH AWD system is a full ti...

Page 524: ...cle checked by a dealer as soon as possible If the SH AWD indicator blinks while driving it indicates the differential temperature is too high You will also see an SH AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH message on the multi information display If this happens pull to the side of the road when it is safe shift to Park and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out If the indicator does not go out take your ve...

Page 525: ...rs If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is set If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the pa...

Page 526: ...our foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear Check your brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Be extra cautious and alert in your driving The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle the left fron...

Page 527: ...ike a conventional system but without anti lock You should have your dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible 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 ...

Page 528: ...sudden lane change Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions Always steer moderately when you are braking hard Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road on loose or uneven surfaces such as gravel or snow than a vehicle without anti lock It only helps with the steering control during braking 597 Importan...

Page 529: ...gine Reset the system by restarting the engine If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on while driving have the VSA system inspected by your dealer If the indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position there may be a problem with the VSA system Have your dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible Models equipped with the keyless access system h...

Page 530: ...iver s side vent To turn the VSA system on and off press and hold it until you hear a beep When VSA is off the VSA activation indicator comes on as a reminder Press and hold the switch again It turns the system back on If the low tire pressure TPMS indicator comes on see page or the multi information display shows a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message with the indicator flashing see page the VSA system auto...

Page 531: ...e from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope This feature starts operating a few seconds after you are in any drive gear position when faced uphill or in reverse when faced downhill This feature requires that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before it can work Your vehicle is equipped with a hill start assist feature to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on steep inclines as...

Page 532: ...icator is on one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard 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...

Page 533: ...e into extremely hot conditions the tire may become overinflated 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 ...

Page 534: ...to warn you about the low tire pressure when you select the display by pressing the INFO button several times 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 instrument panel to come on If this happens you will see which tire is losing pressure on...

Page 535: ...re pressures Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible If the low tire pressure TPMS indicator comes on or the multi information display shows a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off by pressing the VSA OFF switch see page If this happens you cannot turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again When yo...

Page 536: ...w tire pressure TPMS indicator and tire monitor indicator will come on Replace the indicated flat tire with the compact spare tire see page After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator stays on while driving After several miles kilometers driving this indicator begins to flash then stays on again You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi...

Page 537: ...quipment 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 Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer Attempting to do so can void your warranties Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a m...

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Page 539: ...intenance minder messages on the multi information display and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself Maintenance Safety 534 Maintenance Minder 535 Fluid Locations 545 Engine Compartment Covers 546 Adding Engine Oil 547 Changing the Oil and Filter 548 Engine Coolant 550 Windshield Washers 552 Automatic Transmission Fluid 553 Brake Fluid 555 Lights 556 Clean...

Page 540: ...d exhaust system cool down before touching any parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Some of the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Potential Vehicle Hazards ...

Page 541: ... displays it as a percentage To see the current engine oil life displayed on the multi information display turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON I...

Page 542: ...ub items required at the time of the oil change Refer to page for a complete list of the maintenance main items and sub items The remaining engine oil life is shown on the multi information display according to this table Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and ...

Page 543: ...button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life information Along with the OIL LIFE message you will see the percentage of the remaining engine oil life and the maintenance item codes on the multi information display This message reminds you that your vehicle will soon be due for scheduled maintenance Maintenance Minder Maintenance 537 REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE MAIN ITEM S SU...

Page 544: ...and the maintenance item code s This message is displayed when the total mileage is less than 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models after the engine oil life became 0 Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE along with 5 and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi information display when the calculate...

Page 545: ...nance item code are displayed on the multi information display when the calculated engine oil life is 0 to 1 percent Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the display as descri...

Page 546: ...u press the SEL RESET button to select the engine oil life the message SERVICE along with the maintenance item code s and the total negative mileage after the oil life became 0 will be displayed on the multi information display All maintenance items shown on the multi information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page 544 541 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main ...

Page 547: ...n ignition switch ON Mode is the equivalent of ON II See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If the engine oil life is not displayed press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly Press and hold the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the ...

Page 548: ...urnal or Canadian Maintenance Log Check your warranty booklet for more information We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durability If you have the required service done but do not reset the display or reset the display without...

Page 549: ...ine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank See page Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank See page Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page Brakes Check the fluid level monthly See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects See page 491 556 490 553 555 568 CONTINUED Maint...

Page 550: ...anges more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions have the differential fluid changed at 7 500 miles 12 000 km then every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil Replace engine oil and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items Tie rod ends steering ge...

Page 551: ...ance 545 RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID Black cap WASHER FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOR ０８０７２９１９０９０８３１ＴＫ４６０００５５０ ...

Page 552: ...itions Remove the right and left engine compartment covers by sliding them apart After replacing the right engine compartment cover make sure the washer fluid cap is firmly in place Pull the bulkhead cover straight up to remove When removing the cover make sure to move the bulkhead cover slightly to the left so that the hood latch handle does not get in the way 1 2 3 Engine Compartment Covers 546 ...

Page 553: ...ls immediately Spilled oil could damage components in the engine compartment Install the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level see page Do not fill above the upper mark you could damage the engine Acura Motor Oil is the preferred 5W 20 lubricant for your vehicle It is highly recommended that you use Acura Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engi...

Page 554: ...hetic 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 Your vehicle does not require any oil additives Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability The oil viscosity or wei...

Page 555: ... drain A special wrench available from your dealer is required Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to the engine block If it is remove it before installing a new oil filter Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine Drain the oil into an ap...

Page 556: ... 5 seconds If it does not turn off the engine and check your work Let the engine run for several minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks Turn off the engine let it sit for several minutes then check the oil level on the dipstick If necessary add more oil If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line Inspect the co...

Page 557: ... do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it 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 eng...

Page 558: ... the reservoir cap center hole with your finger while lifting the cap and the attached measuring tube The washer fluid level in the tube will indicate the washer fluid level in the reservoir If the washer fluid is low a LOW WASHER FLUID message appears on the multi information display On U S models On Canadian models Windshield Washers 552 Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar water solution i...

Page 559: ...stration Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks Remove the dipstick yellow loop from the transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth 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 ...

Page 560: ...you push the dipstick in all the way The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is shown on a maintenance message in the multi information display If you are not sure how to check and add fluid contact your dealer 5 6 Automatic Transmission Fluid 554 Using transmission fluid other than Acura ATF Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durabili...

Page 561: ...le you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement Replace the brake fluid when this service is indicated on a maintenance message in the multi information display You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID message on the multi information display The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below th...

Page 562: ...igh beam headlight bulbs which are also used for the daytime running light Handle it by its base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Open the hood Remove all engine compartment covers see page If you are replacing the bulb on the driver s side remove the three holding clips with a flat tipped scr...

Page 563: ...down Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Install the engine coolant reserve tank Passenger s side Install the all engine compartment covers To change a bulb on the passenger s side remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it out of its stay 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 10 Lights Maint...

Page 564: ... the left Turn off the engine Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the holding clips from the edge of the inner fender cover and pull the inner fender cover back Remove the two undercover bolts and the holding clip with a flat tipped screwdriver 3 2 1 Replacing the Front Side Marker Light Bulb Lights 558 BOLTS HOLDING CLIP SPOILER HOLDING CLIP ０８０７２９１９１０５９３１ＴＫ４６０００５６３ ...

Page 565: ...ng it straight out of its socket Install the new bulb in the socket by pushing it straight in the socket until it bottoms Insert the socket into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Set the spoiler and inner fender cover in the original position Install the bolts and holding clips and lock them in place by pushing on thei...

Page 566: ...ntil it unlocks Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the three holding clips from the inner fender Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the two mounting bolts and remove the holding clip with a flat tipped screwdriver Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully 3 2 4 5 Lights 560 HOLDING CLIP SOCKET BULB COVER HOLDING CLIP SPOILER BOLTS ０８０７２９１９１１１５３１ＴＫ４６０００５６５ ...

Page 567: ...g a driver s side bulb turn the steering wheel all the way to the right If you are replacing a passenger s side bulb turn the steering wheel to the left Turn off the engine Push the under cover in place and set the spoiler and inner fender cover in the original position Install the bolts and holding clips and lock them in place by pushing on their center Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the...

Page 568: ... sure it is on all the way Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the two mounting bolts and remove the holding clip with a flat tipped screwdriver Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully Push the under cover in place and set the spoiler and inner fender cover in the original position Install the bolts and holding clips and lock them in place by pushin...

Page 569: ...n the trunk Remove the screw in the center of the holding clip on the side of the trunk lining Pull the lining back Pull the taillight assembly straight back out of the body 1 2 3 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Maintenance 563 SCREW BOLTS ０８０７２９１９１１４２３１ＴＫ４６０００５６８ ...

Page 570: ...ks Test the new bulb to make sure it works Reinstall the trunk lining Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal Put the holding clip into the hole on the side of the trunk lining Reinstall the screw Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of its socket Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out back up light turn signa...

Page 571: ...act slowly Wipe the openings with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol If you use non Acura floor mats make sure they fit properly and that they can be used with the floor mat anchors Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats Make sure the rear floor mats are properly positioned If not the floor mat will prevent the seat operation and make the ...

Page 572: ...ervice is indicated by a maintenance message on the multi information display It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air or if the flow from the climate control system becomes less than usual Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold the lock tab in while you push t...

Page 573: ...k edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield 3 5 4 6 7 Wiper Blades Maintenance 567 BLADE REINFORCEMENT BLADE ０８０７２９１９１２ ...

Page 574: ...e more prone to damage from road hazards and wear unevenly Your vehicle is equipped with high performance all season tires marked All Season or M S on the sidewalls These tires provide excellent handling and braking performance in most driving situations Your vehicle is equipped with high performance summer tires These tires have a high traction compound and tread pattern to provide superior accel...

Page 575: ...oring system TPMS warns you when a tire pressure is low See page for more information on the TPMS Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in each tire at least once a month Even tires that are in good condition may lose 1 to 2 psi 10 to 20 kPa 0 1 to 0 2 kgf cm per month Remember to check the spare tire at the same time Check the air pressures when the tires are cold This means the vehicle has bee...

Page 576: ...Driving Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Tire Size U S SH AWD and SH AWD TECH models Canadian SH AWD and SH AWD TECH models TL and TECH models U S SH AWD model with high performance tires and SH AWD TECH HPT models Recommended Tire Pressures Tires 570 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm P245 50R17 98V 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 37 psi 255 kPa 2 55 kgf ...

Page 577: ...uts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Replace the tire if you can see fabric or cord Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread When the tread wears down you will see a band 1 2 inch 12 7 mm wide band across the tread This shows there is less than 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread left on the tire A tire this worn gives very little traction on wet roads You should replace the tire if you...

Page 578: ...e maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old It is also recommended that all tires including the spare be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their condition or state of wear The last four digits of the TIN tire identification number are found on the sidewall of the tire and indicate the da...

Page 579: ...ind 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 wheel When you have new tires installed make sure they are balanced This increases riding comfort and tire life For best results have the installer perform a dynamic balance Tire Rotatio...

Page 580: ...tires of the same size load range speed rating and maximum cold tire pressure rating as shown on the tire s sidewall The ABS and VSA system work by comparing the speed of each wheel When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Tire size and construction can affect wheel speed and may cause the system to activate Also be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels If you d...

Page 581: ...on Tires marked M S or All Season on the sidewall have an all weather tread design suitable for most winter driving conditions For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions you should install snow tires or tire chains They may be required by local laws under certain conditions If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires be aware that these tires are not designed for winter driving conditio...

Page 582: ...with the chains installed If you ever hear the chains contacting the body or chassis stop and investigate If the chains have loosened retighten them Make sure they do not contact the brake lines or suspension Remove the chains as soon as you begin driving on cleared roads Rubber chain adjusters or tensioners must be used to prevent the chains from contacting the body or the chassis www qualitychai...

Page 583: ...and turn brown When this stops wash it off with plain water Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent further corrosion If additional battery maintenance is needed see your Acura dealer or a qualified technician Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds 546 Checking the Battery WARNING Wash your hands after ...

Page 584: ...t your vehicle back on the road If possible store your vehicle indoors Fill the fuel tank Wash and dry the exterior completely Clean the interior Make sure the carpeting floor mats etc are completely dry Leave the parking brake off Put the transmission in Park If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead the time setting may be lost To reset the time see page If your vehicle s battery is...

Page 585: ...us materials such as plastic sheeting trap moisture which can damage the paint If possible periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature the cooling fans cycle on and off twice Preferably do this once a month Vehicle Storage Maintenance 579 ０８０７２９１９１３５８３１ＴＫ４６０００５８４ ...

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Page 587: ... instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 582 Changing a Flat Tire 583 If the Engine Won t Start 588 Jump Starting 591 If the Engine Overheats 593 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 595 Charging System Indicator 595 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 596 Brake System Indicator 597 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually 598 Fuses 599 Fuse Locations 603 Emergency Towing 606 If Your Vehicle Gets St...

Page 588: ...gular tire Follow these precautions Never exceed 50 mph 80 km h This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road surfaces Use greater caution while driving Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare tire Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator ...

Page 589: ...l passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch VEHICLE OFF LOCK Mode is the equivalent of LOCK 0 See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison Open the trunk Raise the trunk floor by lifting up on the back edge 5 4 3 2 1 180 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Car...

Page 590: ...ntil 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 Loosen each wheel nut 1 2 turn with the wheel nut wrench 6 7 8 Changing a Flat Tire 584 WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION JACKING POINT ０８０７２９１９１４２８３１ＴＫ４６０００５８...

Page 591: ...n them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully Remove the wheel nuts then remove the flat tire Handle the wheel nuts carefully they may be hot from driving Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up 9 10 11 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 585 BRAKE H...

Page 592: ...ghten 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 Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk well 14 12 13 15 16 Changing a Flat Tire 586 WING BOLT For normal tire SPACER CONE For compact spare tire 94 lbf ft 127 N m 13 kgf m ０８０９０４２０１１３１３１ＴＫ４６０００５９１ ...

Page 593: ... center cap in the trunk Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged Unhook the handle from the trunk opening and lower the trunk floor lid then close the trunk lid Your vehicle s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor To replace a tire refer to see page 17 18 19 20 530 Changing a Flat Tire Changing a Tire with TPMS Taking Care of the Unexpected 587 SPACER CONE TAB Loose ite...

Page 594: ...mal noise of the engine trying to start You may hear a clicking sound a series of clicks or nothing at all Diagnosing why the engine won t start falls into two areas depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START III position or on models with keyless access system press the engine start stop button to set START Mode see page You hear nothing or almost nothing The engine...

Page 595: ...ton to set START Mode see page 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 o...

Page 596: ... have fuel Check the fuel gauge the warning indicator may not be working There may be an electrical problem such as no power 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 If you are unable to stop the engine normally while in the Park position see on page 600 606 184 505 On models with keyless access sys...

Page 597: ...s etc Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake Pull up the battery terminal cover to remove The battery terminal cover can be removed without removing front bulkhead cover 1 2 3 CONTINUED To Jump Start Your Vehicle Jump Starting Taking Care of the Unexpected 591 TERMINAL COVER A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure seriously injuring anyone nearby Keep all s...

Page 598: ...y Once the vehicle is running disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle and then from the booster battery Install the battery terminal cover Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is disconnected Otherwise you may cause an electrical short Connect the s...

Page 599: ...stays at the red mark turn off the engine Look for any obvious coolant leaks such as a split radiator hose Everything is still extremely hot so use caution If you find a leak it must be repaired before you continue driving see on page Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights If you see ...

Page 600: ...t 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 Put the radiator cap back on tightly Run the engine and check the temperature gauge If it goes back to the red mark the engine needs repair see on page If the temperatu...

Page 601: ...ot to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running the battery is not being charged This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on the oil pressure has dropped very low or...

Page 602: ...immediately it can take several days of normal driving Your vehicle has certain readiness codes that are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions systems In some states part of the emissions testing is to make sure these codes are set If they are not set the test cannot be completed If the battery in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead these codes may be erased It takes sever...

Page 603: ... brake system indicator comes on while driving the brake fluid level is probably low Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal If it does check the brake fluid level the next time you stop at a service station see page You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID message on the multi information display You will also see a CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display when th...

Page 604: ... to drive the vehicle You should have it towed and repaired by your dealer as soon as possible see on page If you must drive the vehicle a short distance in this condition drive slowly and carefully If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on with the brake system indicator have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately 606 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually Emergency Towing...

Page 605: ...e the fuse box lid put your finger in the notch on the lid and pull it upward slightly then pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges The under hood fuse box is on the driver s side next to the air cleaner housing To access the under hood fuse box remove the left side engine compartment cover see page 546 Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 599 DRIVER S SIDE PASSENGER S SIDE NOTCH TAB FUSE ...

Page 606: ...k if the device works Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside Removing these fuses requires a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover from the fuse box Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of ...

Page 607: ...re fuses of the same rating or lower Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under hood fuse box cover 5 4 CONTINUED Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 601 BLOWN FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSES FUSE PULLER ０８０７２９１９１６４０３１ＴＫ４６０００６０６ ...

Page 608: ...nt fuse of the same rating blows in a short time there 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 may disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see ENTER CODE in the frequency display Use the preset buttons to enter the five di...

Page 609: ...Not Used Not Used Heater Motor Hazard Horn and Stop Keyless Access System Not Used IG Coil FI Sub Back Up Interior Lights FI Main DBW Back Up FI ECU MG Clutch Radiator Fan Timer IG Main Sub Fan Motor Sub Fan Motor Driver s Side Fuse Box Main Fan Motor Driver s Side Light Main Wiper Motor Passenger s Side Light Main 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 120 A 40 A 70 A 40 A 30 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 50 A 40 A ...

Page 610: ...sher Wiper ODS ABS VSA Not Used Starter Relay Fuel Pump VB SOL SRS Meter ACG Not Used Daytime Running Light A C Accessory Key Lock Accessory Driver s Power Seat Sliding Moonroof Driver s Power Seat Reclining Rear Left Power Window Front ACC Socket Driver s Power Window Driver s Side Door Lock Front Left Fog Light Left Side Small Lights Exterior Left Headlight High Beam TPMS Left Headlight Low Beam...

Page 611: ...A 20 A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Not Used Passenger s Power Seat Reclining Passenger s Power Seat Sliding Right Side Door Lock Rear Passenger s Side Power Window Keyless Access System Front Passenger s Power Window Not Used Premium amplifier Console ACC Socket Not Used Lumbar Support Seat Heater Not Used Not Used Not Used If equipped Fuse Locations Taking Care of the Unexpected ...

Page 612: ...le must be towed with the front wheels on the ground do this Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start stop button instead of an ignition switch ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY I See page for ignition switch and power mode comparison The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground The rear tires remain on the g...

Page 613: ... the ENGINE START STOP BUTTON This information also appears on the multi information display see page 90 CONTINUED Emergency Towing Taking Care of the Unexpected 607 Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle s weight Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission Follow the above procedure exactly If yo...

Page 614: ...button and verify the steering lock is released see page Follow the jump starting procedures Step 8 and Step 9 and the instructions to disconnect the jumper cable see page The steering will remain unlocked even if the battery is dead Failure to comply means the steering lock may be damaged When you need to release the steering lock while your vehicle s battery is dead do this Follow the proper jum...

Page 615: ...ehicle Gets Stuck Taking Care of the Unexpected 609 To avoid damage to your vehicle use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only Do not tow at an angle The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed Do not use it as a tie down ０８０７２９１９１７４２３１ＴＫ４６０００６１４ ...

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Page 617: ...your vehicle s tires and emissions control systems Identification Numbers 612 Specifications 614 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 617 Tire Labeling 619 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 621 Emissions Controls 623 Three Way Catalytic Converter 625 Emissions Testing 626 Technical Information Technical Information 611 ０８０７２９１９１７４８３１ＴＫ４６０００６１６ ...

Page 618: ...le 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 612 CERTIFICATION LABEL VEHICLE I...

Page 619: ...on number is on a label on top of the transmission The engine number is stamped into the engine block Identification Numbers Technical Information 613 TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER ０８０９０４２０１２０８３１ＴＫ４６０００６１８ ...

Page 620: ... Lubricant type ND OIL8 17 6 19 4 oz 500 550 g HFC 134a R 134a Total Front Rear 3 2 5 Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb Length Width Height Wheelbase Track 63 8 in 1 620 mm 109 3 in 2 775 mm 57 2 in 1 452 mm 74 0 in 1 880 mm 3 5 US qt 3 3 196 4 in 4 989 mm 63 2 in 1 605 5 mm Fuel tank Engine coolant Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid Rea...

Page 621: ...side marker lights License plate light Trunk light Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights See page 603 or the fuse box cover Interior Under hood Capacity 12 V 12 V 72 AH 20 HR 60 AH 5 HR On vehicles with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights replacement of a bulb should be performed by your dealer Toe in Camber Caster 3 8 1 0 5 0 08 in 2 0 mm 0 00 in 0 0 mm Type Bore x Stroke Displace...

Page 622: ...D17 103M 37 psi 255 kPa 2 55 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm Front Rear Spare Front Rear Spare TL TECH SH AWD SH AWD TECH SH AWD TECH HPT 1 2 3 4 5 6 SH AWD with high performance tires 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 ０８０７２９１９１８４８３１ＴＫ４６０００６２１ ...

Page 623: ...ourse as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi tions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as meas...

Page 624: ... 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 625: ...imeters Aspect ratio the tire s section height as a percentage of its width Tire construction code R indicates radial Rim diameter in inches Speed symbol an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating Load index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry P R 17 245 50 V 98 CONTINUED Tire Size Tire Labeling Technical Information 619 Tire Size 1 1 Tire Identificat...

Page 626: ...ress The maximum air pressure the tire can hold Max Load The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure Manufacturer s identification mark This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U S Department of Transportation DOT 4MIC 001X 5207 Tire Identification Number TIN Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load Tire Labeling 620 DOT 4MIC 001X 5207 ０８０７２９１９１９２２３１ＴＫ４６０００６...

Page 627: ...ficantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly 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...

Page 628: ...stem detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons includi...

Page 629: ... canister while the engine is off After the engine is started and warmed up the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving The onboard refueling vapor recovery ORVR system captures the fuel vapors during refueling The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon While driving the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off The burning of gasoline in your ve...

Page 630: ...l for more informa tion The PGM FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection It has three subsystems air intake engine control and fuel control The powertrain control module PCM uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount o...

Page 631: ... it Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine s per formance Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle s three way catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals making the three way catalyti...

Page 632: ...testing 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 an...

Page 633: ...ct a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D 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 ...

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Page 635: ... Service Information 630 Warranty Coverages 631 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 632 Authorized Manuals 633 Warranty and Client Relations Warranty and Client Relations 629 ０８０７２９１９２０１７３１ＴＫ４６０００６３４ ...

Page 636: ... answer all your questions If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction please discuss it with the dealership s management The service manager or general manager can help Almost all problems are solved in this way In Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands 612 Client Service Information 630 American Honda Motor Co Inc Acura Client Services Mail Stop 500 2N 7E ...

Page 637: ...end on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty manual for details all exterior body panels are covered for rust through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties Please read the 2009 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverage...

Page 638: ... death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your ...

Page 639: ...for each electrical circuit in your vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals U S only Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual Authorized Manuals 633 Form Description 2009 Acura TL Service Manual 2009 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Model Series Acura TL Bod...

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Page 641: ...ccessories and Modifications 495 Accessories 495 Modifications 496 ACCESSORY Ignition Key Position 145 ACCESSORY Mode Power Mode 178 Accessory Power Sockets 204 AcuraLink 467 Adding Engine Coolant 550 Adding Engine Oil 547 Additives Engine Oil 548 Airbag SRS 9 24 Additional Information 24 Servicing 35 System Components 24 Air Conditioning System 214 Air Pressure Tires 568 Antifreeze 550 Anti lock ...

Page 642: ...61 Coolant Adding 550 Checking 491 Proper Solution 550 Temperature Gauge 76 Crankcase Emissions Control System 623 Cruise Control Indicator 72 Cruise Control Operation 386 Cup Holders 203 Customer Relations Office 630 DANGER Explanation of iii Dashboard 3 62 Daytime Running Lights 136 Daytime Running Light Indicator 72 Defects Reporting Safety 632 Defogger Rear Window 139 Defrosting the Windows 21...

Page 643: ...535 Oil Pressure Indicator 64 595 Oil What Kind to Use 547 Overheating 593 Specifications 615 Speed Limiter 510 Starting 503 Engine if it won t start 588 Engine Start Stop Button 177 Ethanol in Gasoline 487 Evaporative Emissions Controls 623 Exhaust Fumes 57 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 18 Fan Interior 218 Features Comfort and Convenience 213 Filling the Fuel Tank 487 Filter Oil 548 Flas...

Page 644: ... Positions Automatic Transmission 507 Glove Box 205 Identification Number Vehicle 612 Ignition Keys 141 Switch 145 Timing Control System 624 Immobilizer System 143 Important Safety Precautions 6 Indicators 64 ABS Anti Lock Brake 66 521 Brake Parking and Brake System 65 597 Charging System 65 595 Cruise Control 72 Fog Light 71 High Beam 71 Key Immobilizer System 65 Low Fuel 73 Low Oil Pressure 64 5...

Page 645: ...sition 145 Lockout Prevention 147 Locks Anti theft Steering Column 145 Glove Box 205 Power Door 146 Trunk 148 Low Coolant Level 491 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 64 595 Lubricant Specifications Chart 614 Luggage Storing Cargo 497 Neutral Gear Position 509 New Vehicle Break in 486 NOTICE Explanation of i Numbers Identification 612 Octane Requirement Gasoline 486 Odometer 81 Odometer Trip 81 Oil Change...

Page 646: ...r Children 53 Protecting Small Children 43 Protecting Your Discs 251 313 Radiator Overheating 593 Radio Disc Sound System 225 278 Readiness Codes 596 626 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 563 Rear Seat Armrest 160 Rear View Camera and Monitor 483 Rear View Mirror 161 Rear Window Defogger 139 Reclining the Seat Backs 155 Reminder Lights 64 Remote Audio Controls 374 Remote Transmitter 151 Replacement Inf...

Page 647: ...onal Safety Precautions 36 Airbag Components 24 Airbag Service 35 How the SRS Indicator Works 32 How Your Front Airbags Work 26 How Your Side Airbags Work 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 32 SRS Indicator 32 67 START Ignition Key Position 145 START Mode Power Mode 178 Start Stop Button Engine 178 Starting the Engine 503 506 With a Dead Battery 591 State Emissions Testing 623 Steam Coming from...

Page 648: ...ire 575 Traction Devices 575 Winter Driving 575 Tools Tire Changing 583 Torque Distribution Monitor SH AWD 517 Towing A Trailer 531 Emergency Wrecker 606 Traction Devices 575 Transmission Checking Fluid Level Automatic 553 Checking Fluid Level Manual 555 Fluid Selection 554 555 Identification Number 612 Shifting the Automatic 508 Treadwear 617 Trip Computer 82 Trip Meter 81 Trunk 148 Emergency Tru...

Page 649: ...el 552 Operation 131 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 140 Alignment and Balance 573 Compact Spare 582 Windows Operating the Power 195 Rear Defogger 139 Windshield Cleaning 131 Defroster 219 Washers 552 Wipers Windshield Changing Blades 566 Operation 131 Worn Tires 571 Wrecker Emergency Towing 606 U S Index INDEX W X IX ０８０９０４２０２００８３１ＴＫ４６０００６４８ ...

Page 650: ...Fluid see page Capacity SAE 90 or SAE 80W 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil API service classified GL4 or GL5 only Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page SH AWD differential case Use Acura ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid only 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm Front Rear 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm Rear 37 psi ...

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