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Torque Distribution Monitor

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(SH-AWD )

. 412

Towing

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A Trailer

. 437

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Equipment and Accessories

. 438

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Weight Limit

. 437

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring

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System)

. 429

Required Federal

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Explanation

. 532

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Warning Message

. 433

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Trailer Loading

. 438

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Trailer Towing Tips

. 441

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

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Automatic

. 464

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Fluid Selection

. 465

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Identification Number

. 525

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Shifting the Automatic

. 403

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Treadwear

. 484, 496

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Trip Meter

. 72

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Trunk

. 154

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Emergency Opener

. 155

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Opening the

. 154

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Open Monitor Indicator

. 13

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Turn Signals

. 140

Unexpected, Taking Care

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of the

. 495

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading

. 528

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Unleaded Gasoline

. 382

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USB Adapter Cable

. 249, 259

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of

. 460

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WARNING, Explanation of

. iii

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Warning Labels, Location of

. 57

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Warranty Coverages

. 541

Washer, Windshield

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Checking the Fluid Level

. 463

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Operation

. 137

Wheels

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Adjusting the Steering

. 148

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Alignment and Balance

. 485

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Compact Spare

. 496

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Nut Wrench

. 498

Windows

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Auto Reverse

. 187

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Operating the Power

. 186

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Rear, Defogger

. 147

Windshield

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Cleaning

. 137

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Defroster

. 207

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Washers

. 137

Wipers, Windshield

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Changing Blades

. 478

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Operation

. 137

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Summer/Winter Position

. 139

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WMA

. 243, 257

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Vehicle Capacity Load

. 394

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Vehicle Dimensions

. 526

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Vehicle Identification Number

. 524

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )

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System

. 435

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VSA OFF Indicator

. 65, 435

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VSA OFF Switch

. 436

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VSA System Indicator

. 65, 435

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Vehicle Storage

. 493

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VIN

. 524

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Viscosity, Oil

. 458

Voice Control System (U.S. model

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without navigation system)

. 304

Index

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Summary of Contents for 2012 RL

Page 1: ... 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 P N 00X31 SJA 2011 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 6700 ...

Page 2: ...s owner s manual including the front cover represent features and equipment that are available on some but not all models Your particular model may not have some of these features This owner s manual covers all models of the Acura RL You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model Owner s Identification OWNER ADDRESS V I N DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME DEALER ...

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

Page 4: ...issions 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 California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags seat belt tensioners and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardou...

Page 5: ...safety information in a variety of forms including on the vehicle preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions 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 These signal words mean Safety La...

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Page 7: ...ontact information how to order flat tire jump starting overheating and fuses 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 4 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 Instruments and Controls 59 Features 203 Before Driving 381 Driving 399 Maintenance 443 Technical Information 52...

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Page 9: ...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 technical literature A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump Explains the purpose of ea...

Page 10: ...8 P 158 REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES USB ADAPTER CABLE P 277 P 197 P 281 P 205 213 282 P 213 P 204 HOMELINK BUTTONS P 334 P 189 P 385 P 185 P 403 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 62 DRIVER S FRONT AIRBAG P 11 28 CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON P 161 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG P 11 28 DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM P 164 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 153 TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON P 154 FUEL FILL DO...

Page 11: ...INDSHIELD WIPER WASHER STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS HORN P 145 P 148 P 316 P 162 P 147 P 146 P 161 P 319 324 P 407 P 423 P 436 HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON P 138 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 304 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLS P 278 DISTANCE BUTTON P 328 333 P 182 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCHES FRONT SEA...

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Page 13: ...ts 26 How Your Front Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Airbags Work 32 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 33 How the SRS Indicator Works 34 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 35 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 35 Airbag Service 36 Additional Safety Precautions 37 Protecting Children General Guidelines 38 All Children Must Be Restrained 38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 39 The...

Page 14: ...rink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink So don t drink and drive and don t let your friends drink and drive either Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths Generally the higher the speed the greater the risk but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe f...

Page 15: ...strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones a collapsible steering column and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash Your Vehicle s Safety Features always wear your seat belts Driver and Passenger Safety 9 4 5 7 7 11 8 3 6 10 8 9 10 9 12 1 2 2 6 Seat Belts 7 Front Airbags 8 Side Airbags 9 Side Curtain Airbags 10 Door ...

Page 16: ...e of the vehicle and against other occupants Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag Of course seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash But in most cases seat belts can reduce your risk of s...

Page 17: ...pper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver front passenger and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your side curta...

Page 18: ... can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy They are designed to supplement the seat belts To do their job airbags must inflate with tremendous force So while airbags help save lives they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly ...

Page 19: ...ndicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed You will see the appropriate indicator s and the message for each condition When one or more doors are not tightly closed the DOOR OPEN indicator will come on Your vehicle has a programmable auto door locking unlocking feature For more information see page You will also hear a beep when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II positi...

Page 20: ...tedly opening a door when you come to a stop See page for how to lock the doors When the trunk is not tightly closed the TRUNK OPEN indicator will come on When one or more doors and the trunk lid are not tightly closed the corresponding indicator for each condition and the DOOR TRUNK OPEN indicator will come on 153 Protecting Adults and Teens 14 This shows the front and rear left doors and the tru...

Page 21: ... and in and out see page If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help 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 148 156 Protecting...

Page 22: ...crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury See page for how to adjust the seat backs Adjust the driver s seat back to a comfortable upright position leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel Passengers with adjustable seat backs should also adjust their seat back to a comfortable upright...

Page 23: ...ke sure the belt is securely latched Check that the belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries See page for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver s and front passenger s active head restraints work 157 Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Posit...

Page 24: ... adjust the seat belt anchor height This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body 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 21 Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap shoulder belt under your arm o...

Page 25: ...tant that they continue to sit upright well back in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely 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 greatly increas...

Page 26: ...r arms are close to an airbag cover they could be injured if the airbag inflates Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags 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 veh...

Page 27: ...re the beeper stops the indicator will stop flashing but remain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position 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 chil...

Page 28: ...aler To unlock the belt press the red PRESS button on the buckle Guide the belt across 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...

Page 29: ... SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced To deactivate the lockable retractor unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract To refasten the seat belt pull it out only as far as needed do not deploy Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Driver and Passenger Safety 23 Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their n...

Page 30: ...he full benefit of the e pretensioners you and your front passenger must sit normally in your seats and wear your seat belts properly see page The e pretensioners do not activate when the vehicle stability assist VSA off indicator on the instrument panel is on If the automatic seat belt tensioners are activated by a collision both front seat belts and all related components must be replaced see pa...

Page 31: ...ng a crash you should have your dealer inspect the belt and replace it if necessary A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash they must be replaced 476 Acura Warranty Information Additional I...

Page 32: ... 5 Side Airbags 15 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Indicator 16 Safing Sensor 17 e pretensioner Control Unit 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Seat Weight Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 11 Occupant Detection System ODS Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensor Control Unit ODS Sensors Control Unit 13 Side Impact Sen...

Page 33: ... on the front passenger s seat If the weight is about 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors the control unit the airbag activators the seat belt tensioners and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition ...

Page 34: ... possible for only one airbag to deploy This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal Only the driver s airbag will deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat or if the adva...

Page 35: ...problems may experience some temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Your vehicle is equipped with dual stage multiple threshold front airbags SRS During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy the airbags can inflate at different rates depending on the severity of the crash whether or not the seat belts are latch...

Page 36: ... a seat position sensor under the seat If the seat is too far forward the airbag will inflate with less force regardless of the severity of the impact If there is a problem with the sensor the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver s seating position Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from work...

Page 37: ... the front seat the airbag is automatically turned off However the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will not come on To ensure that the passenger s advanced front airbag system will work properly This includes Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat or placing heavy items in the seat back pocket Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind i...

Page 38: ...gnal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver s or the passenger s side airbag Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact If the impact is on the passenger s side the passenger s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger To get the best protection from the side airbags front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats 47...

Page 39: ... the passenger sit upright Once the passenger is out of the airbag s deployment path the system will turn the airbag back on and the indicator will go out There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or another object as a backrest It may prevent ...

Page 40: ...hould have the system checked by your dealer For example If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position 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 SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page If you see any of these indications the airb...

Page 41: ...r small child on the front passenger s seat It does there is a problem with the airbag If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front move the seat as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on If no weight is detected on the front seat the airbag will be autom...

Page 42: ...er that activates must also be replaced 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 crash to make ...

Page 43: ...tive If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Relations In the US call 800 382 2238 and in Canada call 888 9 ACURA 9 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 the front pas...

Page 44: ... in a vehicle see pages see pages Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to protect child passengers 55 52 51 43 properly Protecting Children General Guidelines 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 re...

Page 45: ...ting where children may ride Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger s front airbag off under certain circumstances see page please follow these guidelines Whenever possible larger children should sit in the back seat on a booster seat if needed and be properly restrained with a seat belt see page for important information about protectin...

Page 46: ...trained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels Protecting Children General Guidelines U S Models Canadian Models 40 DASHBOARD SUN VISORS SUN VISORS 11 07 20 18 04 42 31SJA670_045 ...

Page 47: ...y recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat The back seat is far safer for a child than the front Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear the lap shoulder belt properly see page During a crash the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash If y...

Page 48: ...earn how to unlock vehicle doors turn on the ignition switch and open the trunk which can lead to accidental injury or death For example infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others 49 50 155 155 Do not leave children alone in...

Page 49: ... 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 In any of these situations we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger s seat move the seat as far forward as needed and leave it unoccupied Or you may wish to get a smaller rear f...

Page 50: ...ments to transition from a rear facing child seat to a forward facing seat Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions Many experts recommend use of a rear facing seat up to age two if the child s height and weight are appropriate for a rear facing seat Of the different seats available we recommend those that have a five point harness system as shown We also ...

Page 51: ...itions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap shoulder belt In addition the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH compatible seat ...

Page 52: ...eat that can be firmly secured Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker s instructions A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat A forward facing child seat is used in all examples but the instructions are the same for rear...

Page 53: ...er anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position then push the rear head restraint tilt button on the ceiling console to pivot the head restraints down 1 2 3 Installing a Child Seat I...

Page 54: ...llow the child seat maker s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit Route the tether strap over the head restraint then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure Open the anchor cover 4 5 7 8 6 9 Installin...

Page 55: ... slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps In addition the lap shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver s have a lockable ...

Page 56: ...not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps 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 To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of t...

Page 57: ...en attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions 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 2 3 22 157 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether Driver and Passe...

Page 58: ...r the lap shoulder belt 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 Checking Seat Belt Fit Protecting Larger Children 52 Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger s front airbag inflates If a child mus...

Page 59: ...e and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle s or booster s seat back A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap shoulder belt without a booster seat Some states Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a gi...

Page 60: ...rbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or out of position A side airbag also poses risks If any part of a larger child s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag the child could receive possibly serious injuries The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age ...

Page 61: ...o 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 Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck Do not put any accessories on a seat belt Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm Two children should never use the same seat belt Additional Safety P...

Page 62: ...a hazardous condition If you must drive with the trunk open open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running even in an unconfined area adjust the climate control system as follows Select the fresh air mode Select the mode Turn the fan on high speed Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting The vehicle ...

Page 63: ... injury 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 Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 57 RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD 11 07 20 18 07 02 31SJA670_062 ...

Page 64: ...U S models Canadian models U S models Canadian models Safety Labels 58 SUN VISORS DOORJAMBS 11 07 20 18 07 14 31SJA670_063 ...

Page 65: ... Brightness 146 Rear Window Defogger 147 Steering Wheel Adjustments 148 Keys and Locks 150 Immobilizer System 150 Ignition Switch 152 Door Locks 153 Trunk 154 Emergency Trunk Opener 155 Childproof Door Locks 155 Seats 156 Mirrors 161 Driving Position Memory System 164 Keyless Access System 167 Front Seat Heaters 182 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation 183 Rear Seat Heaters Canadian models 185 ...

Page 66: ...OOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON P 153 P 154 REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON P 277 P 161 REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES USB ADAPTER CABLE P 164 P 186 P 383 HOMELINK BUTTONS P 334 P 185 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS P 197 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 204 AUDIO SYSTEM INTERFACE DIAL P 205 213 282 COMPASS SYSTEM P 281 P 213 P 403 ...

Page 67: ...S INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 35 63 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS INDICATOR P 64 416 P 65 435 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR VSA OFF INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM AFS INDICATOR P 69 144 COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM CMBS INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE TPMS INDICATOR P 67 429 P 69 P 68 SH AWD INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR P 68 MESS...

Page 68: ...sten your seat belts A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before fastening your 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 your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator comes on about 6 se...

Page 69: ...RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi information display see page If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running or if it comes on while driving it can indicate a problem in the brake system You will also see a BRAKE FLUID LOW or CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display For more information see page This indicator comes on briefl...

Page 70: ...tion When you press the hazard warning button both turn signals blink All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and when the ignition switch is turned to the START III position If this indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens take th...

Page 71: ...essage 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 information see page It flashes when VSA is active see page This indicator has two functions This indicator comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist VS...

Page 72: ...69 U S gal 10 2 of fuel remaining in the tank When the needle reaches E there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank 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 Take y...

Page 73: ... pressure on the multi information display and determine the cause If it is because of a flat tire have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible If two or more tires are underinflated call a professional towing service For more information see page If this indicator begins to flash there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on t...

Page 74: ...WER STEERING SYSTEM message on the multi information display If this happens stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine and watch this indicator 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 ECPS is turned off which could make the vehicle harder to steer...

Page 75: ...nt grille You will also see a CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR message on the multi information display When you clean the radar sensor the indicator should go off the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If the indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem with the CMBS You will also see a CHECK CMBS SYSTEM message on the multi information display If this happens take you...

Page 76: ... reaches the red hot mark pull safely to the side of the road For more information see page This shows how much fuel you have It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition 505 Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge 70 U S model is shown TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fu...

Page 77: ...by pressing the SEL RESET or INFO buttons on the right side of the steering wheel With the ignition switch in the ON II position the lower part of the multi information display changes as shown in the illustration each time you press the SEL RESET button When you open the driver s door a Welcome message is shown on the multi information display When you turn the ignition switch from the ON II posi...

Page 78: ...set it There are two trip meters Trip A and Trip B Each trip meter works independently so you can keep track of two different distances To reset a trip meter display it then press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets to 0 0 When you reset Trip A average fuel economy A is reset at the same time When you reset Trip B average fuel economy B is reset In the customizing mode you can se...

Page 79: ...veral minutes until the proper temperature is displayed This shows the remaining life of the engine oil It shows 100 after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions For more information see page You can adjust the outside temperature display see page In certain weather conditions tem...

Page 80: ...play changes as shown in the illustration each time you press the button If you press the button the display returns to the previous message Multi Information Display Normal Display Messages 74 U S If ON Press the button Press the button Canada 11 07 20 18 09 35 31SJA670_079 ...

Page 81: ...u can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset conditions on the multi information display see page This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour mph for U S models or kilometers per hour km h for Canadian models When you reset Trip A average speed is also reset You can customize the average speed reset condition on the multi information display see page This shows your vehicle s averag...

Page 82: ...e pressure of each tire in this monitor If one or more tires are low inflate them to the correct pressure For more information see page You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle s HandsFreeLink HFL system without touching your cell phone 412 432 Bluetooth Multi Information Display SH AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor HandsFreeLink Bluetooth 7...

Page 83: ...ch to the ON II position For details on engine oil life and maintenance messages refer to page Also refer to page for important maintenance safety precautions When the engine oil life reaches 5 the display shows SERVICE DUE NOW along with the same maintenance items To use the system your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked Not all cell phones are compatible with this system Refer to page ...

Page 84: ... 5 seconds The message is shown until you push the INFO or button To see the message again press the INFO or button 5 seconds after the display disappears Here is a list of messages shown on the multi information display See page 68 See pages 63 510 See page 510 See pages 62 508 See pages 62 509 See pages 62 508 See page 402 See page 507 See pages 65 435 See pages 69 144 See pages 66 412 See pages...

Page 85: ...See pages 69 425 See pages 69 419 See pages 21 62 See pages 21 62 See page 385 See page 433 See page 431 See pages 67 431 See page 180 See page 179 See page 180 See pages 34 63 See pages 35 63 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 79 U S Canada 11 07 20 18 10 34 31SJA670_084 ...

Page 86: ...See page 152 See page 152 See page 447 Multi Information Display 80 11 07 20 18 10 40 31SJA670_085 ...

Page 87: ...of Park the display will change to the normal screen When the multi information display does not show the driver s ID The first customizing menu is CHG SETTING see page If you disconnect the battery and then do not unlock the door DEFAULT ALL see page You cannot customize the settings under these conditions To change the settings the ignition switch must be in the ON II position and the vehicle mu...

Page 88: ... system to beep when a vehicle ahead of you gets too close Changes the ACC display speed unit Changes the language used in the display Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading Causes trip meter A the average fuel economy and the average speed to reset when you refuel Resets the elapsed time of your current trip Changes the driver s seat the steering wheel and the ...

Page 89: ...HT SENSITIVITY AUTO DOOR LOCK Description Changes which doors unlock when you use the remote or grab the driver s door handle Causes some exterior lights to blink when you lock unlock the doors Cause the beeper to sound when you lock unlock the doors 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 c...

Page 90: ...cription Changes when the doors automatically unlock Changes which doors unlock with the first push of the remote s unlock button The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button Changes how long it takes in seconds for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the driver s door without opening it Changes the wiper operation among two settings when ...

Page 91: ...u want to set the default settings press the INFO button to select DEFAULT ALL then press the SEL RESET button If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL select CANCEL then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If you want to change any vehicle control settings select CHG SETTING then press the SEL RESET button CONTINUED DEFAULT ALL Multi Information Display Instruments and Con...

Page 92: ...ULT ALL is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If DEFAULT ALL is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to the normal message mode Repeat the procedure to select DEFAULT ALL Multi Information Display 86 11 07 20 18 11 23 31SJA670_091 ...

Page 93: ...on display press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to ACC SETUP in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown on 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 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC SETUP On models with adaptive cruise control ACC CONTINUED Multi Informati...

Page 94: ...ESET button If equipped ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 89 METER SETUP see page 94 POSITION SETUP see page 103 KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP see page 108 LIGHTING SETUP see page 115 DOOR WINDOW SETUP see page 122 see page 133 WIPER SETUP 11 07 20 18 11 39 31SJA670_093 ...

Page 95: ...on then press the SEL RESET button Each time you press the INFO button the display 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 CONTINUED Adaptive Cruise Control Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 89 see page 90 see page 92 Press the SEL RESET button Press the...

Page 96: ...own above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When PRE RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP is set to ON one beep sounds when the ACC detects a vehicle in front of you You also hear a beep when that vehicle goes out of the range of your vehicle s radar sensor Pre Running Car Detect Beep Multi Information Display 90 11 07 20 18 11 54 31SJA670_095 ...

Page 97: ...g select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If you choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the pre running car detect beep setup CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 91 11 07 20 18 11 59 31SJA670_09...

Page 98: ...ay Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above The highlighted unit mph or km h is the current setting To change the setting press the INFO button until the unit you want is highlighted then press the SEL RESET button To change the unit of measurement from mph to km h do this Adaptive Cruise Control Display Speed Unit Multi Information Display 92 11 07 20 18 12 05 31SJA670_097 ...

Page 99: ...ng select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the ACC display speed unit setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 93 11 07 20 18 12 10 31SJA670_098 ...

Page 100: ...tion display press the SEL RESET button 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 Meter Setup Multi Information Display 94 see page 97 see page 99 see page 101 see page 95 Press the or button Press the SEL RESET button 11 07 20 18 1...

Page 101: ...P is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi information display press the SEL RESET button You will see the above display Select the desired language by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button CONTINUED Language Selection Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 95 11 07 20 18 12 25 31SJA670_100 ...

Page 102: ... the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY All messages on the multi information display will be shown in the language you selected If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the language selection setup Multi Information Display 96 11 07 20 18 12 3...

Page 103: ...ted number is the current setting above or below the outside temperature Press the INFO button repeatedly until the number you want appears then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature you can adjust it by following these instructions CONTINUED Adjust Outside Temp Display Multi Info...

Page 104: ...t setting select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the adjust outside air temperature display setup Multi Information Display 98 11 07 20 18 12 43 31SJA670_103 ...

Page 105: ...ess the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection To cause trip A average fuel economy A and average speed to reset every time you refuel your vehicle follow these instructions CONTINUED Multi Information Display Trip A Reset with Refuel Instruments and Controls 99 11 07 20 18 12 50 31SJA6...

Page 106: ...y for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the trip A reset with refuel setup To exit TRIP A RESET with REFUEL without changing the current setting select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display 100 11 07 20 18 12 55 31SJA670_105 ...

Page 107: ...o the LOCK 0 position TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset TRIP B The elapsed time is reset when Trip B is reset Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make CONTINUED Elapsed Time Reset Multi Informa...

Page 108: ...urrent setting select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the elapsed time reset setup Multi Information Display 102 11 07 20 18 13 10 31SJA670_107 ...

Page 109: ...ess the SEL RESET button 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 CONTINUED Position Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 103 see page 104 see page 106 Press the or button Press the SEL RESET button 11 07 20 18 ...

Page 110: ...eat memory position see page For information on using the remote see page While the multi information display is in the POSITION SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection 164 17...

Page 111: ...oice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the memory position link setup CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 105 11 07 20 18 13 31 31SJA670_110 ...

Page 112: ...ulti information display is in the POSITION SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Auto Tilt Telescopic Multi Information D...

Page 113: ... choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the auto tilt and telescopic setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 107 11 07 20 18 13 43 31SJA670_112 ...

Page 114: ... SEL RESET button to enter your selection There are three settings in the keyless access setup While the multi information display is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen select KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button Keyless Access Setup Multi Information Display 108 see page 109 see page 111 see page 113 Press the or button Press the SEL RESET button 11 07 20 18...

Page 115: ...y is in the KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select DRIVER DOOR ONLY or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Door Unlock Mode Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 109 11 07 ...

Page 116: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the door unlock mode setup Multi Information Display 110 11 07 20 18 14 03 31SJA670_115 ...

Page 117: ...The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display The same exterior lights blink once when you lock the doors by touching the door lock sensor while carrying the remote Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Keyless Access Lig...

Page 118: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the keyless access light flash setup Multi Information Display 112 11 07 20 18 14 15 31SJA670_117 ...

Page 119: ...nformation display is in the KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Keyless Access Beep Multi Info...

Page 120: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the keyless access beep setup Multi Information Display 114 11 07 20 18 14 27 31SJA670_119 ...

Page 121: ...ITIVITY HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER 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 CONTINUED Lighting Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 115 see page 116 see page 118 see page 120 Press the or button Press the SEL RESE...

Page 122: ...ove Select how long you want the lights to stay on before they fade out 60 30 or 15 seconds by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection 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 Interior Light Dimming Time Multi Information Display 116 11 07 20 18 14 42 31SJA670_...

Page 123: ...ect EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the interior light dimming time setup CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 117 11 07 20 18 14 48 31SJA670_122 ...

Page 124: ...lay is in the LIGHTING SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select how long you want the lights to stay on before they go off 0 15 30 or 60 seconds by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your ...

Page 125: ...oice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the headlight auto off timer setup CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 119 11 07 20 18 15 00 31SJA670_124 ...

Page 126: ...utton The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select from five levels of sensitivity by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a ...

Page 127: ...oice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the headlight auto light sensitivity setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 121 11 07 20 18 15 14 31SJA670_126 ...

Page 128: ...me 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 SECURITY RELOCK TIMER DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT Door Window Setup Multi Information Display 122 see page 123 see page 125 see page 127 see page 129 see page 131 Press the or button...

Page 129: ...ted all the time While DOOR WINDOW SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi information display press the SEL RESET button You will see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Auto Door Lock Multi Information Display Instruments a...

Page 130: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the auto door lock setup Multi Information Display 124 11 07 20 18 15 37 31SJA670_129 ...

Page 131: ...move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection IGN OFF The driver s door or all the doors depending on the door lock mode setting see page unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position OFF The auto...

Page 132: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the auto door unlock setup Multi Information Display 126 11 07 20 18 15 49 31SJA670_131 ...

Page 133: ...the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection To select whether the driver s door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote follow these instructions CONTINUED Door Lock Mode Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 127 11 07 20 18 1...

Page 134: ...rent setting select EXIT by pressing the INFO button and then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the door lock mode setup Multi Information Display 128 11 07 20 18 16 01 31SJA670_133 ...

Page 135: ... to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote to unlock the doors the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors are unlocked and the security system is t...

Page 136: ...or several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the keyless lock acknowledgment setup To exit KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT without changing the current setting select EXIT by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Multi Information Display 130 11 07 20 18 16 14 31SJA670_135 ...

Page 137: ...W SETUP screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP press the SEL RESET button The screen changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button until you see the above display Press the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select the relock time you want 90 60 or 30 seconds by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Security Relock Timer Multi Informati...

Page 138: ... MENU When your choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the security relock timer setup Multi Information Display 132 11 07 20 18 16 26 31SJA670_137 ...

Page 139: ...WIPER ACTION To get into WIPER ACTION do this Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see WIPER ACTION then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection CONTINUED Multi Information Display Wiper Setup Instruments and Controls 133 see page 134 Press the or button Press the SEL RESET button 11 07 20 18 16 34 31SJA670_1...

Page 140: ...ess the SEL RESET button The screen changes as shown above Select INTERMITTENT or WITH VEH SPD by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection INTERMITTENT The intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper lever s intermittent control ring WITH VEH SPD The intermittent operation varies according to vehicle speed Wiper Action Mult...

Page 141: ...ur choice is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If your choice is not set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen goes back to CUSTOMIZE SETUP If this happens you need to repeat the wiper action setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 135 11 07 20 18 16 47 31SJA670_140 ...

Page 142: ...ADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON P 138 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS P 182 HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNAL FOG LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS P 146 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 162 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC BUTTONS FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS P 148 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 354 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 328 333 P 278 P 304 HORN P 183 M...

Page 143: ... speed The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed To change the WIPER ACTION setting see page 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 134 CONTINUED MIST OFF LO HI INT Windshield Wipers and Washers Instruments ...

Page 144: ... operates without pressing the button at the first time you turn on the windshield washers after you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on the headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions For more information see section in the n...

Page 145: ...to automatically park in the winter position Adjust the wiper arms to the winter position by holding both arms as shown in the illustration at the same time Pull on the arm parallel to the windshield until it locks in the higher position To return to the summer position push the same area of both arms the other direction Windshield Wipers and Washers Wiper Arm Positions Instruments and Controls 13...

Page 146: ...itch you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver s door When the light switch is in the or position the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position To switch from low beams to high beams push the left lever forward until you hear a click The blue high beam indi...

Page 147: ... the system senses high ambient light To change the AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY setting see page The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights all other exterior lights and the instrument panel lights when it senses low ambient light The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch They will turn off automatically when you open and close the driver s door To turn them on again e...

Page 148: ...ff With the headlight switch off the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and release the parking brake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brake The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch If you see a CHECK DRL SYSTE...

Page 149: ...sition turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position then open and close the driver s door If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position with the headlight switch on but do not open the door the lights turn off after 10 minutes 3 minutes if the switch is in the AUTO position The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver s door If you unlock the door but do not open it with...

Page 150: ...EM message on the multi information display see page Without AFS your vehicle still has normal lighting ability to continue driving The adaptive front lighting system AFS helps to improve visibility during nighttime driving The AFS controls the aiming direction and lighting distribution of the low beams according to the amount of turn applied to the steering wheel during cornering or turning Press...

Page 151: ...left headlight from pointing at oncoming traffic AFS is turned off when the shift lever is in the R position The AFS works with the automatic headlight adjusting system to sense changes in vehicle height due to driving and loading conditions of passengers and luggage and adjusts the vertical aim of the low beam headlights automatically to compensate for load If the headlights do not seem to be pro...

Page 152: ...brightness of the instrument panel by pressing the or button Press the button to increase the brightness and the button to decrease it The brightness can be set differently for when the headlights are on and when they are off 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 Panel Brightness Hazard Warn...

Page 153: ...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 window can be accidentally damaged When cleaning the glass always wipe side to side To reduce glare at night the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or To cancel the glare reduction function set th...

Page 154: ...s the desired position Make sure the steering wheel points towards your chest not toward your face and that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators Steering Wheel Adjustments 148 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 when the vehicle is stopped 11 07 20 18 18...

Page 155: ...telescopic steering wheel is removed the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse The steering wheel returns to its original position when you push the ignition switch or insert the built in key back in the ignition switch Push the ignition switch for more than 1 second and release it or insert the built in key into the ig...

Page 156: ... if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Use only Acura approved key blanks The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine will not start When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly then go out If the indicator starts to blink it means the system does not r...

Page 157: ... complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment...

Page 158: ...est when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY I to the ON II position Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to the ON II position when you let go of the ignition switch If you open the driver s door and leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 position you will hear a reminder beeper and a message appears on the multi information display according t...

Page 159: ...With the driver s door open and the built in key in the ignition both master door lock switches are disabled They are not disabled if the driver s door is closed Pushing the switch down on the open front passenger s door will lock all doors If you try to lock an open driver s door by pulling the lock tab rearward with the remote inside the vehicle and closing the driver s door the driver s door wi...

Page 160: ...ior See on page You can open the trunk in any of four ways If the doors are locked press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid with the remote in keyless access operating range To close the trunk press down on the trunk lid Press the trunk release button on the driver s door Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote If the doors are unlocked press the trunk release switch on the tr...

Page 161: ...ass through cover with the built in key Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge With the lever in the LOCK position lever is down the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the posit...

Page 162: ...nt of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time Adjusts the seat back angle forward or backward Increases or decreases the lumbar support 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 See page...

Page 163: ...lower the restraint push the release button sideways and push the restraint down Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint Head Restraints Seats...

Page 164: ...e button and pull the restraint out of the seat back When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it Seats Removing the Head Restraint 158 REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON REAR Failure to reinstall or correctly reinstall the head restraints ca...

Page 165: ...s to the neck and upper spine 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 Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints If the restraints do not return to their normal position or in the event of a severe collision...

Page 166: ...ure it latches properly Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass through are secured For security this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the built in key 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 A beverage holder is located in the armrest 56 Rear Seat Armrest Trunk Pass through C...

Page 167: ...ns to normal visibility when the lights are gone Press the button again to turn off this feature Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right left up or down Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Move the selector switch to L driver s side or R passenger s side 1 2 3 CONTINUED Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Instruments and Controls 161 INDICATOR AUTO BU...

Page 168: ...our view as you parallel park Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position To tilt the driver s mirror place the selector switch in the left position To tilt the passenger s mirror place the switch in the right position To turn the feature off place the switch in the center position When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns the adjust...

Page 169: ...ur vehicle in a limited parking space easily Make sure you fold out the mirrors before you start driving With the ignition switch in the ON II position press the folding switch to fold up both outside mirrors simultaneously To fold out press the switch again If the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the heated mirror function will come on automatically for 10 minutes when you turn the ignition ...

Page 170: ...the ON II position You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON II position You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position Adjust the seat to a comfortable position see page Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility see page Press the MEMO button on the dri...

Page 171: ... Make sure the shift lever is in Park Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 until you hear a beep The system will move the seat steering wheel 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 indicator will remain on To change the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting see ...

Page 172: ...rors will adjust To get the system to also adjust the steering wheel push and turn the ignition switch or insert the built in key in the ignition switch You will hear two beeps when it is complete You can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat steering wheel or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position If you change the memorized position the indicator in ...

Page 173: ...rop the remote or the built in key and do not set heavy objects on them The built in keys do not contain batteries Keep the remote and the built in key away from liquids If they get wet dry them immediately with a soft cloth Always keep the remote and the built in key away from any magnetic material You should have received a key number tag with your built in key You will need this key number if y...

Page 174: ...emote is used to lock unlock the doors and unlock the trunk When you carry the remote you can lock unlock the doors unlock the trunk and start the engine without a key 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 Keyless Access Remote Keyless Access...

Page 175: ...he doors within 30 seconds they will automatically relock If you wear a glove while grabbing a front door handle the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors To change the KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP setting see page To change the KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH setting see page When you unlock the door s some exterior lights blink twice and the system beeps twice All the do...

Page 176: ...ing the handle to lock the doors or locking the doors with remote pull the handle to make sure the doors are actually locked The door unlock sensors do not operate for about 2 seconds after the doors are locked To change the KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP setting see page To change the KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH setting see page If you touch the door lock sensor of the front door with your hand wearing a glo...

Page 177: ...dle when you close the trunk If you open a door pull its lock tab 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 This function is also activated on the front passenger s door If you open the front passenger s door and shut it after pulling its lock tab rearward when the remote is inside the vehicle all...

Page 178: ...tton on the remote Press the trunk release button inside the vehicle Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See on page The remote is too close to the seat back of the rear seat or the seat cushion The remote is on the interior rear panel The remote is too close to the trunk lid 56 Locking and Unlocki...

Page 179: ...age To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME see page If you unlock the doors with the remote but do not open any door within 30 seconds the doors automatically relock and the security system sets To change the SECURITY RELOCK TIMER setting see page To change the KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT setting see page You can also open all power windows and the moonroof from outside the vehicle with the rem...

Page 180: ...y were set previously To turn the keyless memory settings back on repeat this procedure The LED will blink twice to indicate the feature has been turned on When you unlock and open the driver s door with the remote the driver s seat except power lumbar and outside mirrors move to the positions stored in memory An indicator on one of the driving position memory buttons on the driver s door also com...

Page 181: ...tches then remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a coin You will also see the DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 message on the multi information display depending on which linked remote transmitter is used Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter Protect the transmitter from extreme temperatures Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid If you lose a transmitter the replacement needs ...

Page 182: ...onditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to...

Page 183: ...e pages and When you push the ignition switch the remote and the vehicle recognize each other After the recognition the remote indicator flashes and a beeper sounds once After the beep turn the ignition switch When the remote is out of the operating range the ignition switch is locked 151 178 CONTINUED Ignition Switch Keyless Access System Instruments and Controls 177 Make sure you know where the ...

Page 184: ...he remote from the vehicle it will continue to run But once turned to the LOCK 0 position the engine will not restart until a remote is brought back into the vehicle To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position put the transmission in Park press the switch in and turn it to the LOCK 0 position When the transmission is not in Park you cannot turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Bef...

Page 185: ...sition When the ignition switch is in the ON II position the multi information display shows KEYLESS REMOTE NOT DETECTED and the inside and outside beepers sound The multi information display message goes away when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle and close the door or apply the parking brake If the engine is running and you remove the remote from the vehicle it will continue to run On...

Page 186: ...al seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if The batteries in the remote normally last about 2 years To ensure maximum battery life do not store the remote close to electrical devices such as computers or TVs When the multi information display shows KEYLESS REMOTE LOW BATTERY replace the batteries as soon as possible see page 175 Ch...

Page 187: ...trunk cannot be opened by using the remote The keyless access system uses an electric field to identify the remote To avoid damaging the remote and the built in key never pull on the built in key unless you are pressing the release button If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker ask your doctor if the radio waves used by the remote will affect it Valet Function Built in key and Rem...

Page 188: ...inuously It does not cycle with temperature changes Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period because it draws large amounts of current from the battery If the engine is left idling for an extended period do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting It can weaken the battery causing hard starting RL models F...

Page 189: ...ition to use the heaters and the air ventilation system HI Three indicators on MID Two indicators on LO One indicator on OFF All indicators off To use the heaters press the button The indicator red next to the button will come on There are four settings in the heaters Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat botto...

Page 190: ... on LO One indicator on OFF All indicators off To ventilate the seat press the button The indicator blue next to the button will come on The air ventilation system has four settings If the engine is left idling for an extended period do not use the seat heaters or the seat ventilation even on the LO setting It can weaken the battery causing hard starting Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation 184...

Page 191: ...f 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 Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period because it draws large amounts of current from the battery If the engine is left idling for an extended ...

Page 192: ...indow pull the switch up and hold it Release the switch to stop the window Power Windows Rear Seat Heaters Canadian models Power Windows 186 DRIVER S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH Closing a power window on someone s hands or fingers can cause serious injury Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a dim...

Page 193: ...s window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch To open the window fully push the window switch firmly down to the 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 the window fully pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent then...

Page 194: ...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 You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver s door 1 2 2 3 1 Power Window...

Page 195: ...kwise again and hold it All four windows and the moonroof start to open To stop the windows and moonroof release the built in key To open the windows and the moonroof further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 To close Insert the built in key in the driver s door lock Turn the key counterclockwise then release it Turn the key counterclockwise again and hold it All four windows...

Page 196: ...he switch briefly To open or close the moonroof partially pull back or push forward on the moonroof switch lightly to the first detent and hold it The moonroof will stop when you release the switch To open the moonroof fully pull back the moonroof switch firmly The moonroof opens all the way To stop the moonroof from opening fully push the switch briefly To tilt the moonroof push the center of the...

Page 197: ...turn off the ignition switch The key off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON II position for the moonroof to operate You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside Refer to page for details 188 63 63 Moonroof Parking Brake Parking Brake Instruments and Controls 191 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Driving t...

Page 198: ...ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS GLOVE BOX OWNER S MANUAL TRAY UTILITY POCKET INTEGRATED SUNSHADE POWER REAR SUNSHADE BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT 11 07 20 18 24 44 31SJA670_197 ...

Page 199: ... box with the built in key To close the tray push it up The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on Glove Box Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 193 RELEASE BUTTON An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt Always keep the glove box closed while driving 11 07 20 18 24 51 31SJA670_198 ...

Page 200: ...up Be careful when you are using the beverage holders A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical components in the interior To use the beverage holder push the lid Beverage Holders Interior Convenience Items 194 Press Pull up SEPARATOR KNOB BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE BUTTON LID 11 07 20 18 24 58 31SJA670_199 ...

Page 201: ...le compartment lid To use the tray pull up on the lever and lift the armrest pad The rear beverage holder is in the rear seat armrest Open the beverage holder by pulling up on the latch on the front The console compartment light comes on when the parking lights are on Console Compartment Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 195 LEVER LEVER LATCH 11 07 20 18 25 05 31SJA670_200 ...

Page 202: ...tension feature over the rearview mirror Make sure to slide the sun visor back to its original position before flipping it back in place Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover The vanity mirror lights come on when you pull up the cover Sun Visors Vanity Mirror Interior Con...

Page 203: ...n place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket The other socket is under the armrest in the console compartment storage area To use the power socket pull up the cover These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less 10 amps Accessory Power Sockets Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 197 LID Center cons...

Page 204: ... power rear sunshade button on the ceiling console to raise the rear sunshade Push the button again to lower it The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small lightweight items For safety be sure both front door pockets are closed while driving When the light switch is in the or position the front door pocket light is on Interior Convenience Items Power Rear Suns...

Page 205: ...ow frame The hooks are intended for use only by the sunshades Do not hang any other items on the hooks as that could interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags To prevent the integrated sunshades from being unhooked due to winds leave the rear windows closed while driving Integrated Sunshades Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 199 TAB HOLE HOOK HOLDER 11 07 20 18 ...

Page 206: ...on comes on as a reminder The front and rear of the ceiling have ceiling lights To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME setting see page Push each ceiling light button to turn its light on and off Push the ON button to turn on all the ceiling lights Push the OFF button to turn them off 116 Ceiling Lights Interior Lights 200 CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS OFF BUTTON DOOR BUTTON ON BU...

Page 207: ... seconds after the door is closed The courtesy lights between the sun visors and on the rear ceiling light panel come on when you turn the parking lights on To adjust its brightness press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons or with the ignition switch in the ON II position see page 146 Courtesy Lights Interior Lights Instruments and Controls 201 Front COURTESY LIGHTS COURTESY...

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Page 209: ...Radio 214 AM FM Radio Frequencies 224 AM FM Radio Reception 224 Adjusting the Sound 226 Playing the XM Radio 229 Playing Discs 236 Playing an iPod 247 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device 256 Playing Audio 265 Disc Changer Error Messages 271 iPod Error Messages 272 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 273 Protecting Your Discs 274 Auxiliary Input Jack 277 Remote Audio Controls 278 Radio Theft Prote...

Page 210: ...ODE BUTTON DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR A C AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MIRROR HEATER BUTTON 11 07 20 18 26 02 31SJA670_209 ...

Page 211: ...emote the driver s ID Driver 1 or Driver 2 is detected and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON II position The climate control system can also be operated by voice control See the navigation system manual for complete details Refer to Voice Control Basics for complete details see page When you make a selection press ENT...

Page 212: ...ss the button to increase the fan speed and airflow Press the button to decrease it To set the driver s and passenger s temperature separately push the temperature control bar up or down on the driver s or passenger s side The driver and passenger can each set the temperature to the desired setting Press the A C button to view the climate control display then turn the interface knob to increase or...

Page 213: ...odes When you push this button air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A C When the indicator in the button is on the passenger s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver s When the indicator in the button is on air from the vehicle s interior is sent throughout the system again When the i...

Page 214: ...dashboard and the floor vents Air flows from the floor vents Airflow is divided between the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield When is selected you can increase or decrease the temperature of airflow from the dashboard vent for the driver s side and the passenger s side without changing the temperature of airflow from the floor vent Push the interface selector right or l...

Page 215: ...it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows turning on the air conditioning and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode Set the temperature to the lower limit Make sure the A C is off Select and fresh air mode Set the fan to the desired speed Press the A C button to view the climate control display Turn on the A C by pushing ENTER on the interface selector You will see A C ON ...

Page 216: ...hield close the corner vents When you switch to another mode from the A C setting returns to the previous setting on or off Select A C then press ENTER on the interface selector to turn the A C off if it is on Select The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A C Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level To clear the windshield faster you can close the ...

Page 217: ...egulate the interior temperature When you change the fan speed the fan is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at the selected speed 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 The airflow from the rear vents...

Page 218: ...or on top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors 212 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR 11 07 20 18 27 20 31SJA670_217 ...

Page 219: ...e screen 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 preset memory see page the auto select preset memory see page and the volume and sound level settings see page are turned to the respective memorized mode automatically The audio system can also be operated by voice control See the navigation system manual...

Page 220: ...el is shown and Canadian models POWER VOLUME KNOB SCAN BUTTON SEEK BAR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM FM BUTTON TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS INTERFACE DIAL AM BUTTON FM BUTTON TUNE BAR Hawaiian models A SEL BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY 11 07 20 18 27 40 31SJA670_219 ...

Page 221: ...n AM is not available The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display Turn the system on by pressing the power volume knob or the AM FM button AM or FM button on Hawaiian model Adjust the volume by turning the power volume knob You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band tune skip seek sca...

Page 222: ...erface dial push the selector down and turn the knob to the TUNE icon Then press ENTER on the selector and turn the knob to the desired frequency To exit the TUNE mode press ENTER on the selector then push the selector up To scan with the interface dial push the selector down and then push it to the right You will see SCAN flashing on the screen and the upper display The system will scan for a sta...

Page 223: ...n or preset icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store two sets of FM frequencies with the preset buttons on screen icons Use the tune skip seek scan or 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 Selec...

Page 224: ...re listening to With the audio system on and the FM band selected you can turn this function on or off You will see 0 displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons icons as previously described To turn off auto select press ENTER on the interface selector pre...

Page 225: ...the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the screen Push down the selector on the interface dial then turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon Press ENTER to set your selection The principal RDS categories are shown as follows ALL All RDS category stations When you turn off this function by pressing the DISP button the upper display shows RDS INFO OFF TRAFFIC Traffic information If the ...

Page 226: ... side or of the TUNE bar to display an RDS category in the display Select a category by pressing either side of the bar 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 release either side or of the SEEK SKIP bar You wil...

Page 227: ...rner of the screen Then press ENTER to activate the seek function The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category To activate it press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN in the display The system will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking in the display while ...

Page 228: ...reen Then press ENTER to activate the scan function 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 blinks for about five seconds then the system goes back to the last selected station You can use the RDS program search or scan f...

Page 229: ...n the knob to select RADIO TEXT icon Press ENTER on the selector to enter the setting The display shows up to 64 characters on the selected RDS station If the selected RDS station has the radio text information you will see the text indicator on the screen Radio Text Display Audio System Features 223 RADIO TEXT ICON TEXT INDICATOR 11 07 20 18 28 53 31SJA670_228 ...

Page 230: ...re listening to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens Eventually the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station s signal Radio stations on the AM band are assigned...

Page 231: ...nditions 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 such as garages or parking structures can cause temporary reception problems As required by the FCC Changes or modifications not expressly appr...

Page 232: ...nd turn the interface knob to SOUND Then press ENTER on the selector BASS TREBLE BALANCE and FADER are each adjustable You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers In addition you can set the AudioPilot and Centerpoint features when playing a CD DA to on or off Audio System Adjusting the Sound 226 SOUND ICON 11 07 20 18 29 14 31SJA670_231 ...

Page 233: ...s ENTER on the interface selector The current setting is shown on the screen Turn the interface knob to the desired level and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector To equalize the fader or balance turn the interface knob until the marks on the sound grid come to the center of the adjustment bar To adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker sele...

Page 234: ...essing processes stereo and matrix surround recordings to five independent channels delivering a multi channel surround sound experience even from conventional stereo discs To set this feature on or off select Centerpoint and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface knob to ON or OFF and press ENTER on the interface selector The ON or OFF indicator is shown on the display Centerpoi...

Page 235: ...ures 229 SCAN BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY BUTTONS AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON DISPLAY MODE BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON U S models Technology package model is shown and Canadian models PRESET BUTTONS 11 07 20 18 29 32 31SJA670_234 ...

Page 236: ...ry selections in the audio display Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada except Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc and XM CANADA is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc To listen to XM Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or ON II position and press the button The last...

Page 237: ... scanned To activate SCAN press the SCAN button To scan with the interface dial scroll down and push interface selector to the right You will see SCAN on the screen The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds then selects the next channel When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to press the SCAN button or push the interface selector to the right again Press ei...

Page 238: ...be shown on the display Use the tune skip seek or scan function to tune to a desired channel 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 button until you hear a beep In category mode only channels within tha...

Page 239: ...m then press ENTER This function stores the sound content played on the selected XM Radio station with the channel category name and title information To activate this function press and hold the button for about 2 seconds while a song or passage which you want to store is playing The function records for about 10 seconds enough for you to identify the selection when you play it back Once you stor...

Page 240: ...m the equator Depending on where you drive you may experience reception problems Interference can be caused by 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 on a road beside a vertical wall steep cliff or hill to the south of you Driving in tunnels Audio System 234 Signal may be blo...

Page 241: ...em in the XM Radio mode while you wait for activation This should take about 30 minutes While waiting for activation make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception Once your audio system is activated category or CH will appear 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 ho...

Page 242: ...UTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB TUNE BAR EJECT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB EJECT BUTTON TUNE BAR SKIP BAR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON DISC AUX BUTTON DISC AUX BUTTON Hawaiian models U S models Technology package model is shown and Canadian models AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON 11 07 20 18 30 33 31SJA670_241 ...

Page 243: ...ckets should have one of these marks If a file on a WMA disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED and then skips to the next file Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data DVD A discs not meeting DVD verification standards may not be playable The changer cannot play DVD V or DV...

Page 244: ...ed When the disc load indicator turns green and LOAD appears on the upper display again insert the next disc in the slot Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software ...

Page 245: ...rface dial Then press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection The current disc stops playing and starts the loading sequence The disc just loaded will play Insert a disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns green and LOAD appears on the upper display at the same time Insert the disc only about halfway the drive will pull it in the rest of the way You will see the disc number...

Page 246: ...e interface selector to the right the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track Press and release the side of the skip bar or push the interface selector to the left to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press the side or push the interface selector to the left again to skip to the previous track To move rapidly within a track press and hold either side of the skip b...

Page 247: ... about 10 seconds of it and continues through the rest of the discs the same way When the system reaches the last disc DISC SCAN is canceled and the disc plays normally When you press the SCAN button or scroll down and push the interface selector to the left the next track of the current track plays for about 10 seconds You will see SCAN next to TRACK on the screen and SCAN on the upper display To...

Page 248: ...ENTER on the interface selector As a reminder you will see REPEAT next to DISC on the screen To turn this feature off highlight DISC REPEAT if not already highlighted and press ENTER on the interface selector again To play the tracks of the current disc in random order use the interface selector to scroll down select TRACK RANDOM and press ENTER on the interface selector As a reminder you will see...

Page 249: ...ice attached to the system will be selected To return to disc mode press the DISC AUX button again and play will continue at the same point it left off You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes If you turn the system off while a disc is playing either with the power volume knob or by turning off the ignition switch the disc will stay in the drive When you turn the sy...

Page 250: ... disc in the disc changer The disc controls are same as previously described The changer plays MP3 WMA discs in recorded order Maximum playable file layers are 8 and total playable tracks are 255 If your disc has a complex structure the changer takes some time to read the disc before beginning play To play an MP3 WMA disc use the disc controls previously described along with the following informat...

Page 251: ...ht FOLDER RANDOM if not already highlighted and press ENTER on the interface selector again To remove the disc that is currently playing press and release the eject button You will see EJECT on the upper display When you remove the disc from the slot the system begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position If you do not load another disc within 15 seconds the system select...

Page 252: ...o system turned off the disc that was last selected is ejected After that disc is ejected pressing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order By doing this six times you can remove all the discs from the changer To eject all discs press and hold the eject button You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off To eject one disc press and release the eject button For...

Page 253: ...ing an iPod Features 247 AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR DISP BUTTON DISC AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U S Technology package model and Canadian models are shown 11 07 20 18 31 55 31SJA670_252 ...

Page 254: ... cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device The system will only play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions iPod models confirmed to be compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are This syst...

Page 255: ...hicle 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 We recommend backing up your data before playing it Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter If this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device 1 3 2 Audio System Connecting an iPod Features ...

Page 256: ...ing the AUDIO button displays the artist album and track file names on the navigation screen Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release the side of the bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is play...

Page 257: ...ial Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display on the navigation screen Push up the interface selector to display the iPod menu Turn the knob on the interface dial to select a desired list Push ENTER on the selector to display the items on that list then turn the knob on the interface dial to select a desired list Pushing the selector up or down moves a selection to the top or bot...

Page 258: ...f repeat and random mode on the audio menu Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen then push down the selector to display the audio menu Turn the knob on the interface dial to select an audio mode repeat album random and track random Press ENTER to set your selection To cancel the selected mode press ENTER again while the highlighted mode is selected on the audio control display...

Page 259: ...artists albums or songs in random order You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen To turn it off have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again This feature plays all available albums from the selected items in the iPod menu list playlists artists albums or songs in random order The files in each album are played in the recorded order You will see ALBUM RANDOM on the screen Audio System REPEAT TRA...

Page 260: ... to switch the audio mode between the audio and iPod You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing the upper display and the audio screen if selected show NO DATA The displayed message may vary on models or versions On some models there is no message to disconnect You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see the OK...

Page 261: ...t mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected If you see an error message in the upper display see page 272 Audio System iPod Error Messages Features 255 When you connect your iPod to the audio system the most recent settings Shuffle Repeat etc will be carried over 11 07 20 18 32 54 31SJA670_260 ...

Page 262: ...USB Flash Memory Device 256 AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR DISC AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY BUTTON U S Technology package model and Canadian models are shown 11 07 20 18 33 00 31SJA670_261 ...

Page 263: ...tem Some digital audio players may be compatible as well Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your files may be damaged Do not connect your USB flash memory device using a hub Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle Do not keep a USB flash memory device in the vehicle Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it We recom...

Page 264: ...is is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions Some versions of MP3 WMA or AAC format may not be supported If an unsupported file is found the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED then skips to the next file In WMA or AAC format DRM digital rights manageme...

Page 265: ...mory device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system the USB indicator is shown in the upper display It also shows the folder and file numbers Pressing the AUDIO button displays the folder and file names and the elapsed time in the navigation screen 1 2 Audio System Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Features 259 USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE 11 07 20 18 ...

Page 266: ...of the SKIP bar You can also change files with the interface dial Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display Push the selector to the right side to skip to the beginning of the next file and to the left side to skip to the beginning of the current file Pushing it to the left again skips to the beginning of the previous file You can also select a folder or file from the list by using ...

Page 267: ...e MAP button cancels the audio mode display Push up the selector on the interface dial to switch the display to the folder list then turn the knob on the interface dial to select a folder You can select any type of repeat random and scan modes on the audio menu screen Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display Push down the selector to display the audio menu items CONTINUED Audio Sys...

Page 268: ...e order they are stored This feature continuously plays a file Pressing either side of the SKIP bar also turns off this feature This feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order This feature plays all the files in random order Turn the knob on the interface dial to select a play mode folder random track random folder repeat track repeat Press ENTER to set your selection Audio Sys...

Page 269: ...n mode and play the last file sampled This function samples the first file in each folder in the order they are stored To activate the folder scan feature push the selector to the right repeatedly You will see FOLDER SCAN on the screen You will also see SCAN on the upper display and the folder number blinking You will get a 10 second sampling each first file in the folder s Push the selector repea...

Page 270: ...AUX button to switch to the disc mode if a disc is loaded Press the DISC AUX button to switch the audio mode between the USB mode and audio To play the radio press the AM or FM button Press the DISC AUX button to switch to the disc mode if a disc is loaded Press the DISC AUX button to switch the audio mode between the USB mode and audio You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to c...

Page 271: ...dio Bluetooth Features 265 AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAY DISP BUTTON DISC AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB UPPER DISPLAY U S Technology package model and Canadian models are shown 11 07 20 18 34 07 31SJA670_270 ...

Page 272: ...8 528 7876 In Canada contact customer support at 1 888 528 7876 or visit To begin to play the audio files you may need to operate your phone Follow the phone maker s operating instructions Press the DISC AUX button with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position When the phone is recognized you will see the Audio message on the upper display and the audio control display on the navig...

Page 273: ...compatible phone does not operate as described make sure it is an Acura approved phone To find out if your phone is approved go to in Canada or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 The skip function may not be available on some phone devices You can also operate the skip function with the interface dial on the audio control display Push the AUDIO button Each time you push the ...

Page 274: ... to your liking see page for more sound setting information Turn the knob on the interface dial to switch the setting between the resume pause mode and the sound mode Select RESUME PAUSE then press ENTER to set your selection Each time you press ENTER the system switches between the resume mode and pause mode The pause function may not work on some types of files The resume pause mode can stop pla...

Page 275: ... USB flash memory device is connected to the USB adapter cable or audio unit is connected to AUX jack pressing the DISC AUX button also changes a mode Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone Select any other audio mode by pressing a button FM AM XM or DISC AUX if a disc is loaded on the audio control panel or press the MODE button on the steering wheel repeatedly to sele...

Page 276: ...ause undesired operation This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to ope...

Page 277: ...d pull out the disc Insert a different disc If the new disc plays there is a problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Solution Error Message Cause 275 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 275 Insert the disc again If t...

Page 278: ... unit Disconnect the device Then turn the audio system off and turn it on again Do not reconnect the device that caused the error Appears when the iPod is empty Store some files in the iPod Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected See page 248 for the specification information for iPods If it appears when a supported iPod is connected update the iPod software to the newer version Appears when...

Page 279: ...onds then plays the next song Appears when the USB flash memory device is empty or there are no MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Save some MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Appears when an unsupported device is connected See page 257 for the specification information for the USB flash memory device If it appears when the supported device is connected reconnect ...

Page 280: ...iquids and felt tip pens can cause the disc to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive When a disc is not being played store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination To prevent warpage keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new disc may be rough on the inner an...

Page 281: ...io unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information on Recommended Discs Protecting Your Discs Features 275 Sealed Warped Burrs Chipped Cracked With Label Sticker With Plastic Ring Using Printer Label Kit Bubbled Wrinkled 11 07 20 18 35 21 31SJA670_280 ...

Page 282: ...d fingerprints on the 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 276 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape 11 07 20 18 35 32 31SJA670_281 ...

Page 283: ...UX mode The auxiliary input jack is inside the console compartment The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo miniplug When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack press the DISC AUX button to select it Auxiliary Input Jack Features 277 AUXILIARY INPUT JACK 11 07 20 18 35 36 31SJA670_282 ...

Page 284: ...ess 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 station To activate the seek function press and hold the top or bottom of the CH button until you hear a beep The system searches up or down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal If you are playing a disc iPod or USB flash mem...

Page 285: ...goes to the next preset channel Press the bottom to go back to the previous preset channel To select a different channel of the category you are listening to press and hold the top or bottom of the CH button until you hear a beep On all models except Hawaiian Remote Audio Controls Features 279 11 07 20 18 35 46 31SJA670_284 ...

Page 286: ...count it is easy to retrieve the anti theft code online without having to access the serial number We recommend that you register the security code at My Acura myacura com If you lose the Anti theft Identification Card before registering the code at My Acura you must obtain the code from your dealer or To do this you will need the audio system s serial number If you do not have the serial number w...

Page 287: ...r console panel These controls are also used to operate the climate control system see page and the audio system see page Press this button to display the screen see page for the trip computer calendar calculator and voice command Help 204 214 286 287 CONTINUED Menu Button Compass Button Compass System Controls Main Menu Compass System U S model without navigation system Features 281 CANCEL BUTTON...

Page 288: ...eft right up down and in Use the selector to scroll through lists to select menus and to highlight menu items When you make a selection press ENTER to go to that selection In almost all cases you can enter a selection into the system by pressing ENTER All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth You may use a mild cleanser intended for use on ...

Page 289: ...the system is loaded The OK command cannot be activated by voice Throughout the compass system section the icon is used to indicate features that are dependent on the Driver number as displayed on the multi information display Welcome message When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the compass system boots up within a few seconds CONTINUED System Start up OK OK Compass System U S m...

Page 290: ...d will show up as darkened buttons grayed out If any calendar reminders were previously entered the calendar reminder screen is displayed next The calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select or press the CANCEL button If you press the CANCEL button the message will be displayed the next time you start the vehicle The system will display the current message and any older or previous...

Page 291: ... book and other navigation settings are automatically loaded when the vehicle is started There is no way to change from one driver s settings to another while driving For information on linking and unlinking the keyless access remotes see page The calendar feature is not selectable buttons grayed out Setup values like volume brightness etc can be changed but are not remembered the next time you re...

Page 292: ... or the fuse for the compass system is removed the system may require GPS initialization see page If the system does not receive the elevation information the display shows only current latitude and longitude If the GPS reception is low the display shows a Low GPS reception message 299 The Compass Screen Compass System U S model without navigation system 286 NOTE 11 07 20 18 36 47 31SJA670_291 ...

Page 293: ... screen To select a menu item turn the interface knob to highlight the item then press ENTER If some items appear grayed out and cannot be selected the vehicle does not sense the driver s ID of the remote see page Select the line number of the tutorial you want to view and the tutorial will automatically be read out To stop the system from reading the tutorial move the selector to the right 174 CO...

Page 294: ...he screens display the trip information from the multi information display in the gauge assembly For a listing of all voice commands see on page To go to the say Trip Computer select from the main menu or press the TRIP button on the center console panel 307 Voice Command Index Navigation general command help Trip computer Trip computer Trip Computer Trip Computer Compass System U S model without ...

Page 295: ...ange value is approximate and may vary from actual range The Average Fuel and MPG may vary from actual fuel consumed These values are estimates only Shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon Shows you the instant fuel economy in miles per gallon Shows you the average fuel economy in miles per gallon since the display was last reset Shows the elapsed time that the ignition has been o...

Page 296: ...d you of the calendar item the next time you start the vehicle See on page Say or select then enter the name of your title using the interface selector Once you enter the title say or select The title will be displayed on the specified date of the screen Say or select and the system will show the screen You can enter a message on two lines Use to change the line Once you have entered the message s...

Page 297: ...nly enter one message per day To re activate a previous message turn the reminder setting from to If it is not turned on the reminder will not be displayed when you start the vehicle For more information refer to System Start up on page This allows you to move your calendar entry to a different date If you say or select the screen is displayed with existing entries grayed out Select a new day and ...

Page 298: ...er a numeric value to be converted for example 100 Push the interface selector down to select The screen above appears Turn the interface knob until the conversion you want is highlighted weight for example then press ENTER to select it The screen for that conversion type appears see illustration in step 4 1 2 3 Calculator Convert Calculator Calculator Unit conversion Compass System U S model with...

Page 299: ...P button and then select an item To select more setup items say More or select at the top right corner of the screen The first setup screen allows you to change the system s brightness contrast black level volume interface dial feedback and clock adjustment To select a setup item turn the interface knob until it is highlighted then press ENTER to select it 4 CONTINUED System Set up Set up screen M...

Page 300: ...ble contrast settings To adjust the contrast say Contrast up or Contrast down You can also select and change the setting by turning the interface knob Changes to the display are very subtle this is normal You can have separate daytime and nighttime settings for brightness contrast and black level Adjust each setting when the display is in either daytime or nighttime mode Use the Display mode butto...

Page 301: ...explained in the following table The factory default setting is You can adjust the clock of your system When the battery is disconnected or the fuse for the compass system is removed you need to reset the time See page for more information on setting the clock The second setup screen allows you to change the system s voice recognition feedback auto volume for speed and clock settings To select a s...

Page 302: ...increase When you select the volume is not increased by the vehicle speed To change the color select or by turning the interface knob to the right or left Press ENTER then turn the interface knob to select desired color Press ENTER to select your choice To view the screen say Color or select on the screen You can choose from one of five colors for the day and night display modes Choose silver meta...

Page 303: ...up screen allows you to change the verbal reminder To select a setup item turn the interface knob until it is highlighted then press ENTER to select it To select or turn the interface knob to the right or left then press ENTER A reminder to fasten the driver s and front passenger s seat belts Driving with the trunk or a door open Driving with the parking brake on Compass System U S model without n...

Page 304: ... depending on how long the system was without power Pressing the button allows you to switch display modes Each time you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I position the display mode is in auto The screen changes between day and night modes when you turn the headlights on and off To override the auto mode select either day or night mode This can be useful if you want to use the headlights ...

Page 305: ... You have ten chances to enter the correct code If all ten are incorrect turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position then back to the ON II position to have ten more chances to enter the correct code To enter the code turn the interface knob to select the number then press ENTER to select it Keep doing the same procedure to enter all four correct numbers If you need to delete the number you en...

Page 306: ...in ten minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position the screen above appears Follow the instructions on the screen If this procedure is not necessary the system proceeds directly to the see page During initialization the system searches for all available GPS satellites and obtains their orbital information During this procedure the vehicle should be ...

Page 307: ...E UNUSED DEVICE S FOR A REFUND ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT You have acquired a device DEVICE that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS INC from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation collectively MS Those installed software products of MS origin as well as assoc...

Page 308: ...HALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U S TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS U S 250 00 NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE THE SOFTWARE is provided AS IS an...

Page 309: ...ry Media solely to restore or reinstall the SOFTWARE originally installed on the DEVICE If ALPINE ELECTRONICS INC provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components then the terms of this EULA shall apply If MS Microsoft Corporation or their affiliates make available Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms ...

Page 310: ...he map light on the ceiling You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of US origin You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE including the U S Export Administration Regulations as well as end user end use and country destination restrictions issued by U S and other governments For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE see http www microsof...

Page 311: ... the beep Give a voice command Once the microphone picks up your command the system changes the display in response to the command and prompts you for the next command Using the button answer the prompts as required This button activates the voice control system Press it when you want to give a voice command See on page for a list of voice commands This button has the same function as the CANCEL b...

Page 312: ...nes should be followed Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using See Voice Command Index on page When you speak a command the system generally either repeats the command as a confirmation or asks you for further information If you do not wish to hear this feedback you can turn it off See the setting in Setup see page If you hear a prompt such as Please use ...

Page 313: ...reads list of the commands for the displayed screen displays set up screen displays the compass screen displays the main menu displays the screen to previous screen same as CANCEL or BACK button cancels current activity The voice command help option on the main menu lists many of the following controls To avoid distraction while you are driving the system can read the commands for you The commands...

Page 314: ...ure balance Drive temperature degrees Passenger temperature degrees Drive vent temperature adjustment Passenger vent temperature adjustment Vent temperature up Vent temperature down Vent temperature max Vent temperature minimum Vent temperature normal The system accepts these commands on most screens vent and floor 1 7 for best voice control keep fan speed at 1 or 2 Repeating these commands switch...

Page 315: ...ent temperature settings are available on the climate control screen CONTINUED Audio on Audio off Audio Radio on Radio play Radio off Radio Radio select FM1 Radio select FM2 Radio select AM Radio FM Radio 95 5 FM Radio AM Radio 1020 AM Radio seek up Radio seek down Radio next station seek Radio preset Radio FM preset Radio FM1 preset Radio FM2 preset Radio AM preset Radio auto select Radio scan Ra...

Page 316: ...DVD play DVD play disc DVD play track DVD play disc 1 track 2 DVD skip forward DVD skip back DVD play next disc DVD play previous disc DVD track random DVD track repeat DVD disc repeat DVD track scan DVD disc scan DVD normal play DVD track list DVD folder random DVD folder repeat DVD folder list CD Commands CD play CD play disc CD play track CD play disc 1 track 2 CD skip forward CD skip back CD p...

Page 317: ...track random WMA track repeat WMA disc repeat WMA track scan WMA disc scan WMA normal play WMA track list WMA folder random WMA folder repeat WMA folder list The system accepts these commands on most screens 1 6 1 30 1 1 6 2 1 30 resumes Play from these commands MP3 track random MP3 track repeat MP3 disc repeat MP3 folder random and MP3 folder repeat 1 6 1 30 1 1 6 2 1 30 resumes Play from these c...

Page 318: ...vious Return OK Delete Brightness up Brightness down Brightness minimum min Brightness maximum max Contrast up Contrast down Contrast minimum min Contrast maximum max Black level up Black level down Black level minimum min Black level maximum max Volume up Volume down Volume minimum min Volume maximum max Volume Off Interface Dial feedback off Interface Dial feedback auto Interface Dial feedback o...

Page 319: ...onsole to display the Then move the interface dial to the right Select the then press ENTER The display changes to the screen for HOUR Select the by turning the interface knob then press ENTER CONTINUED Setting the Clock Set up screen Time Adjustment Time Adjustment Clock Adjustment Compass System U S model without navigation system Features 313 11 07 20 18 40 33 31SJA670_318 ...

Page 320: ... the minute Press ENTER to set the time The screen will return to the screen see page To adjust the minute push the interface knob to the right to display the adjustment screen for MINUTE 313 Compass System U S model without navigation system Clock adjustment 314 11 07 20 18 40 38 31SJA670_319 ...

Page 321: ...stem sets opening any door the trunk or hood without using the built in key or the keyless access remote will cause the alarm to activate It also activates if the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position the audio unit is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut With the system set you can still open the trunk with the remote without triggering the alarm The alarm will sound if the t...

Page 322: ...ch from ACC to cruise control press the distance button on the steering wheel and hold it for 1 second see page Push in the CRUISE button or the ACC button models with adaptive cruise control on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN or green ACC indicator models with ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on The cruise control system can be left on even when it is not in use 1 2 3 333 On models ...

Page 323: ...and down hills If your speed increases going down a hill use the brakes to slow down This will cancel cruise control On models with adaptive cruise control ACC this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi information display to go off and the cruise mode icon to come on To resume the set speed press the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL icon on the multi information display will come ba...

Page 324: ...ways Push the CRUISE ACC button When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal the system remembers the previously set speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL ACC green indicator comes on The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before Pressing the CRUISE ACC button turns the system completely off a...

Page 325: ...is shared with the collision mitigation braking system CMBS For more information on the radar sensor see page For more information on CMBS see page 419 418 If equipped ACC Components Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 319 ACC INDICATOR MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY ACC BUTTON DISTANCE BUTTON SET DECEL BUTTON RES ACCEL BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON U S model is shown TM TM 11 07 20 18 41 18 31SJA670_324 ...

Page 326: ...en you enter a toll gate interchange service area parking area etc In these areas there is no vehicle ahead of you and ACC would still try to accelerate to your set speed In bad weather rain fog snow etc On a slippery road for example a road covered with ice or snow As with any system there are limits to ACC Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious accident Use the brake pedal whenever nec...

Page 327: ...ou is going slower than your set speed your vehicle will slow down to the speed of that vehicle Your vehicle will then follow at a constant distance until the vehicle ahead changes speed again CONTINUED Operating Characteristics Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 321 Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather 11 07 20 18 41 35 31SJA670_32...

Page 328: ...hicle at a constant distance if the vehicle ahead of you goes out of range of your set speed If the vehicle ahead of you slows down and changes lanes ACC no longer tracks it Your vehicle will then return to your set speed In this case decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead When a vehicle ahead is within ACC range and going at a s...

Page 329: ...ntain a safe distance by using the brake pedal ACC may not recognize motorcycles or other small vehicles ahead of your vehicle ACC may react to vehicles beside you or even a building beside you by momentarily applying the brakes or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden curve or narrowing of the road an abrupt movement of the steering wheel or if you are in an unusual position within ...

Page 330: ...ring wheel then release the accelerator pedal If you press the SET DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph 40 km h you will hear a beep about 1 second This means ACC is not activated and you cannot set your speed When your speed reaches 25 mph 40 km h ACC goes into wait mode and ACC is shown on the multi information display 1 2 3 Using the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 324 ACC BUTTON...

Page 331: ...and the vehicle ahead of you If you change the speed unit measurement from the factory default setting the initial speed unit measurement is shown under the current unit To change the speed unit measurement from mph to km h see page 328 92 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 325 SET VEHICLE SPEED U S U S SET VEHICLE DISTANCE INITIAL SPEED UNIT Canada Canada 11 07 20 18 42 01 31SJA670_330 ...

Page 332: ...ash If a vehicle ahead of you is driving at a slower speed than the speed you want to set your vehicle will not accelerate it will keep some distance between your vehicles To increase the set speed with the accelerator pedal do this Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you want then press the SET DECEL button The set speed will be shown on the multi information display If you do no...

Page 333: ... information display The set cruising speed will be shown on the multi information display On a steep downhill the vehicle speed may exceed the set cruising speed To decrease the set speed with the brake pedal do this Tap the brake pedal When the vehicle slows down to the speed you want press the SET DECEL button The set speed will be shown on the multi information display If you use the brake ped...

Page 334: ...icle in front will be set as shown below When that vehicle changes lanes or goes out of ACC range a beeper sounds once If there is no vehicle ahead of you within ACC range a dotted line vehicle icon will be on the multi information display To set the ACC beeper on or off see page 90 50 mph 80 km h 154 feet 47 meters 111 feet 34 meters 85 feet 26 meters Speed Vehicle Distance Long Middle Short 65 m...

Page 335: ...lay ACC is canceled whenever you do any of these actions When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC the set cruising speed stays in memory When you turn on ACC again the speed is shown on the multi information display To return to that speed accelerate to over 25 mph 40 km h then press the RES ACCEL button Canceling the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 329 LONG RA...

Page 336: ...r the tires are skidding When ACC is automatically canceled the beeper sounds about 1 second and an ACC OFF message appears on the multi information display for 3 seconds Any of these conditions may cause ACC to cancel The ACC system cannot be used while this indicator amber is on When the VSA system indicator comes on If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 position after ACC...

Page 337: ...INUED Description ACC is on ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you You will hear a beep when the vehicle moves out of the ACC radar sensor s range ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead of you You will hear a beep when ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you Messages on the Multi Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 331 U S U S Canada Canada 11 07 20 18 43 00 31SJA670_336 ...

Page 338: ... needs to be checked Have your vehicle checked by a dealer ACC has automatically canceled because its radar sensor in the front grill is dirty You will hear a beep for about 1 second ACC has automatically canceled because of bad weather or other conditions You will hear a beep for about 1 second Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 332 11 07 20 18 43 06 31SJA670_337 ...

Page 339: ...essage on the multi information display Make sure to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you When you press the button you will see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on the multi information display for 2 seconds To switch back to ACC press and hold the distance button again for 1 second Switching to Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Features 333 DISTANCE BUTTON Press the distance button 11...

Page 340: ...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 safety...

Page 341: ...If you are training the second or third buttons go directly to step 1 CONTINUED HomeLink Universal Transceiver Features 335 11 07 20 18 43 36 31SJA670_340 ...

Page 342: ...terference 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 ...

Page 343: ...has two parts a knob and a selector The knob turns left and right Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen Important recall and safety information Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle The selector can be pushed left right up down and in Use the selector to scr...

Page 344: ...the message you want to read by pressing ENTER To view previously read messages Press the INFO button The information screen will be shown A red exclamation will be marked on an envelope icon with an important message Press ENTER on the interface selector then select New Messages from the navigation system map menu Reading Messages AcuraLink U S models only 338 11 07 20 18 43 58 31SJA670_343 ...

Page 345: ...by pressing ENTER Select the message you want to read and press ENTER Only Diagnostic Info messages appear on the navigation screen while driving They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention see page After purchasing your vehicle messages may not appear immediately Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages This can take ...

Page 346: ...Link system to make a data connection Go to to find out which data services are currently compatible 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 Relations at 800 382 2238 they can set your message preferences for you Sele...

Page 347: ...g 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 sele...

Page 348: ...es in AcuraLink Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder Recalls Campaigns Diagnostic Info and Scheduled Dealer Appointment The system can store up to 255 messages Message categories can be added revised or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura During the first 90 days of ownership a number of messages appears each day These messages help you to use and understand the features of your v...

Page 349: ...edule the appointment with the dealer Call your dealer for an appointment Find the nearest dealer You can make an appointment with your dealer through 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 compatible phone s...

Page 350: ...cent message is listed at the top 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 The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you an appropriate appointment date and time on the navigation screen If you accept this appointment select Confirm Appointment then press ENTER AcuraL...

Page 351: ...ler Appointment from the message category list Then press ENTER You will see the screen to reschedule as shown To make an appointment select Reschedule Appointment then press ENTER The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you a new appointment date and time on the navigation screen If you accept this appointment select Confirm Appointment then press ENTER CONTINUED To re...

Page 352: ...equest you to confirm the cancellation on the navigation screen To cancel the appointment select YES then press ENTER If you select NO the screen goes back to the previous message display The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you the confirmation on the navigation screen If you accept the cancellation press ENTER To cancel the appointment AcuraLink U S models only 346...

Page 353: ... the appointment you cannot reschedule it If you want to change or reschedule the appointment date call your dealer directly with HFL 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 You will also receive a reminder message through AcuraLink You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an ...

Page 354: ...system cannot determine mechanical problems such as squeaks or rattles that are not triggered by the diagnostic indicator monitors When an indicator comes on or a message is displayed on the Multi Information Display MID AcuraLink can provide information about the cause of the indicator or message and the recommended action to address it This helps you handle the problem as it occurs preventing or...

Page 355: ...iewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu you can select 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 ...

Page 356: ...y 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 AcuraLink Message Screen AcuraLink U S models only 350 11 07 20 18 45 35 31SJA670_355 ...

Page 357: ...elect 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 To access the following functions press the SETUP button push the interface selector to the right to select Other then rotate the int...

Page 358: ...atible and enabled cell phone paired to HandsFreeLink HFL To complete the data connection setup the paired phone must have a compatible data service Select ON to have the system automatically read each message to you Select OFF to manually select the Voice option when you want a message read to you Bluetooth Bluetooth Phone Data Connection Auto Reading AcuraLink U S models only 352 NOTE 11 07 20 1...

Page 359: ...one Data Connection setup To find more information on compatible and enabled cell phones visit or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 Bluetooth As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received in...

Page 360: ...888 528 7876 Press and release to give a command or answer a call Press and release to end a call go back to the previous command or cancel the command Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone Adjust or close them as necessary In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Using HFL HFL Talk button HFL Back button HFL Butto...

Page 361: ...in use navigation voice commands cannot be recognized To change the volume level of HFL use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls Try to reduce all background noise If the microphone picks up voices other than yours commands may be misinterpreted Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you want to make a command After the beep speak in a clear natural tone CONT...

Page 362: ...see HF LINK on the upper display A notification that there is an incoming call or HFL is in use will appear on the navigation screen when the audio system is on The indicator will also appear on the upper display when a phone is linked Bluetooth Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Information Display 356 SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS HFL MODE PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS 11 07 20 18 46 15 31SJA670_361 ...

Page 363: ...360 Pair a phone to the system Edit the name of a paired phone Delete a paired phone from the system Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system Set the pairing code to a Fixed or Random number Once a phonebook entry is stored you can say a name here See page 361 See page 361 Hear a list of all phones paired to the system See page 361 See page 361 Search for another previously paired...

Page 364: ...r phone or from your phone to HFL Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call Send numbers or names during a call Store a phonebook entry Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry Delete a phonebook entry If your phone supports this function use this to transfer contacts from your phone to HFL Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries See page 367 See page 363 See page 366 Se...

Page 365: ...ut at each key cycle to access the system Change your security passcode Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call Clear the system of all paired phones phonebook entries and security passcode Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle Change language from English to French Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system Hear a list o...

Page 366: ... and return to idle Press and release the HFL Talk button If you are pairing a phone for the first time HFL will give you information about the pairing process If it is not the first phone you are pairing say and say Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode HFL will give you a 4 digit pairing code and begin searching for your phone When your phone finds a Bluetooth dev...

Page 367: ...rompts HFL will tell you which phone is linked to the system Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts HFL disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone Once another phone is found it is linked to the system HFL will inform you which phone is now linked If no other phones are found or paired HFL will inform you that the original phone is ...

Page 368: ...range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet 10 meters During a call HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you remove the key from the ignition switch However this may weaken the vehicle s battery Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say after the prompts Say or Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook that you want to call Follow the HFL pro...

Page 369: ...t to dial Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number and say or Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers Press and release the HFL Talk button and say Press the INFO button then select 1 2 3 3 1 2 372 CONTINUED Search Imported Phonebook Call Dial Call Dial Redial Cellular Phone To make a call from an imported phonebook To make a call using a phone number To r...

Page 370: ...To display all names in the phonebook select the option If you choose the phone number will be stored in HFL so that you can call it using HFL s name tag by voice Select the phone number and push the interface selector HFL begins dialing 4 5 List Store in HandsFreeLink Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 364 Push up the interface selector to show a list 11 07 20 18 47 35 31SJA670_369 ...

Page 371: ...ar Phone then select Dial To make a call press the selector on the interface dial to the right The navigation display will change as shown above Enter a call number 1 2 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To make a call using the navigation display Features 365 U S model is shown 11 07 20 18 47 43 31SJA670_370 ...

Page 372: ...swer the incoming call To return to the original call press the HFL Talk button again If you don t want to answer the incoming call disregard it and continue with your original call If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call press the HFL Back button Press and release the HFL Talk button and say You can transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL Receivin...

Page 373: ...ring a menu driven call Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Follow the HFL prompts and say to store the entry Say the number you want to store for the name entry Say a name you want to list as your phonebook entry Say after the prompts Say You can mute your voice to the person you are talking to during a call To mute your voice during a call press and release the HFL Talk button...

Page 374: ...s Follow the HFL prompts and say the name entry you want to edit When asked say the new number for that name Follow the HFL prompts to complete the edit Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts Say the name you want to delete and follow the HFL prompts to complete the deletion 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To edit the number stored in a name To delete a name Phonebook Edi...

Page 375: ...Follow the HFL prompts if you want to store another number For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature In the U S visit or call 888 528 7876 If you select from the Information screen menu you will see five HFL options In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 available on some phones www acura com handsfreelink www handsfreelink ca CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink...

Page 376: ...ting the phonebook Select after the import is completed Select and a list of imported phonebooks will be displayed Select a phonebook from the list If the phonebook is PIN protected you will need to enter the 4 digit PIN Import Cellular Phonebook Search Imported Phonebook Import Cellular Phonebook OK Search Imported Phonebook Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 370 IMPORTED DATE PIN ICON IMPORTED PHONEBOOK 11...

Page 377: ...f imported phonebooks will be displayed Select a phonebook you want to delete If the phonebook is PIN protected you will need to enter the 4 digit PIN number To search for a specific name in the phonebook enter the keyword for either the first or last name To display all names in the phonebook select the option CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Delete Imported Phonebook Delete Imported Phonebook L...

Page 378: ...ected a phonebook without a PIN you will see the above display Enter the new 4 digit PIN You will have to re enter the PIN for confirmation Select the phonebook you want The display will change as shown above Enter the current PIN for this phonebook PIN Number Yes OK To add a PIN To change the PIN to a new number Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 372 11 07 20 18 49 05 31SJA670_377 ...

Page 379: ... or customize HFL basic settings The display will change as shown above Enter the new 4 digit PIN number You will be asked to re enter the PIN for verification CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To remove a PIN PIN number Do not use PIN System Setup Features 373 11 07 20 18 49 12 31SJA670_378 ...

Page 380: ...ts Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4 digit passcode Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts Follow the HFL prompts and say or You can also say for no audible incoming call notification The default setting is a ring tone 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 375 To set a 4 digit passcode to lock the HFL system for security...

Page 381: ...l names in the HFL phonebook and all imported phonebook data will be lost If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone the call can be automatically transferred to HFL with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Say Say after the prompts HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off depending on the previous setting Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting Pre...

Page 382: ...required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s aut...

Page 383: ...ximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle If there are more than two obstacles around the rear bumper the system informs you of the nearest obstacle s distance from the rear bumper All obstacles may not always be sensed Even with this system you should look for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is safe to park The beeping changes according to the distance between the rear bum...

Page 384: ...The system may not function properly under these conditions The sensors are covered with snow ice mud etc When the vehicle is on a rough road on grass or on a hill After the vehicle has been sitting out in hot or cold weather When the system is affected by some electrical equipment or devices generating an ultrasonic wave When operating the vehicle in bad weather Backup Sensor System 378 Within ab...

Page 385: ...a problem with the backup sensor system You should have the system checked by your dealer Canadian Owners 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 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 0...

Page 386: ...If equipped Refer to the navigation system manual for operation of the rearview camera Rearview Camera and Monitor 380 11 07 20 18 50 18 31SJA670_385 ...

Page 387: ... you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 382 Fuel Recommendation 382 Service Station Procedures 383 Refueling 383 Tighten Fuel Cap Message 385 Opening and Closing the Hood 385 Oil Check 387 Engine Coolant Check 387 Fuel Economy 388 Accessories and Modifications 391 Carrying Cargo 393 Before Driving Before Driving 381 ...

Page 388: ...kes are replaced We recommend quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits Break in Period Fuel Recommendation Break in Period Fuel Recommendation 382 Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on If this happens contact your dealer for service ...

Page 389: ...st cases identify their gasoline as having met TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards at the retail location This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives The proper level of detergent additives and absence of harmful metallic additives in gasoline help avoid build up of deposits in your engine and emission control system For further im...

Page 390: ... another pump If this does not fix the problem consult your dealer Remove the fuel fill cap slowly You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank This leaves some room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with temperature chang...

Page 391: ...fuel fill cap To scroll to another message press the INFO button The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator lamp MIL comes on If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened turn the engine off and check or retighten the fue...

Page 392: ...per with your finger Slide the latch handle up To close the hood lower the hood to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then firmly press down on the front edge of the hood Make sure it is securely latched Lift the hood up most of the way The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up 2 3 Service Station Procedures 386 LATCH 11 07 20 18 50 58 31SJA670_391 ...

Page 393: ...ay back into its hole Look at the 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 1 2 3 458 461 452 Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Oil Oil Check Adding Engine Coolant Owner s Maintenance Check...

Page 394: ...r vehicles in the class Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Provides an estimated annual fuel cost based on 15 000 miles 20 000 km per year multiplied by the cost per gallon based on EPA fuel cost data divided by the combined fuel economy For more informatio...

Page 395: ... vehicle maximizes fuel economy Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi information display see on page For example Improperly inflated tires Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Cold engine operation engines are more efficient when warmed up Excessive idling accelerating an...

Page 396: ...onomy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles kilometers The A C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel Use the fresh air ventilation when possible Combine several short trips into one A warmed up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one 1 2 3 4 Fuel Economy Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Calculating Fuel Economy Minimize the use ...

Page 397: ...fere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags When properly installed cellular phones alarms two way radios and low powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle s computer controlled systems such as your airbags anti lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring system Although non Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specifications and could adve...

Page 398: ...r vehicle s handling stability and reliability Some examples are Non Acura wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle s anti lock brakes and other systems Modifying your steering wheel or any...

Page 399: ...ever carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Trunk Center pocket Carrying Cargo Before Driving 393 TRUNK SEAT BACK POCKETS GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET CENTER POCKET 11 07 20 18 52 05 31SJA670_398 ...

Page 400: ...le Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs 385 kg See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the driver s doorjamb Label Example This fig...

Page 401: ...r s doorjamb Example 2 Example 1 Example 3 Carrying Cargo Before Driving 395 Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 4 600 lbs 68 kg x 4 272 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 750 lbs 68 kg x 5 340 kg Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 2 300 lbs 68 kg x 2 136 kg Cargo Weight 550 lbs 249 kg Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Cargo Weight 100 lbs 45 kg Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg 11 07 ...

Page 402: ... the trunk lid exhaust gas can enter the passenger area To avoid the possibility of follow the instructions on page If you carry any items on a roof rack be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed 121 lbs 55 kg If you use an accessory roof rack the roof rack weight limit may be lower Refer to the information that came with your roof rack Keep the glove box closed while driv...

Page 403: ...o hooks are designed to hold light items maximum load 6 lbs or 3 kgs for each hook Heavy objects may damage the side hooks If you carry any items extending through the trunk pass through tie down or secure all items that could be thrown around the vehicle and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks Before Driving 397 SIDE CARGO HOOKS CARGO FLOOR HOOKS 11 07 20 18 52 3...

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Page 405: ...are planning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 400 Starting the Engine 401 Check Starting System Message 402 Automatic Transmission 403 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 407 D Paddle Shift Mode 407 Sequential Shift Mode 409 Super Handling All Wheel Drive SH AWD System 412 Parking 414 Braking System 415 Anti lock Brakes ABS 416 Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 418 Tire Pressure Monitoring ...

Page 406: ...locked Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle 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 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page Visually chec...

Page 407: ...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 If you hold the ignition switch in the START III position for more than 7 seconds the starter motor depending on the outside temperature runs for about 10 to 25 seconds until the engine starts If the engine does not start wait at least 10 seconds before tryi...

Page 408: ...e starting system has 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 dealer inspect your vehicle Starting the Engine Check Starting Sys...

Page 409: ... acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible When the D indicator warns of a possible problem with the transmission you will see a CHECK TRANSMISSION message on the multi information display Using a paddle shift mode the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number see page These indicators in the tachometer show which position the shift lever is...

Page 410: ... any position press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the top of the shift lever then move the lever You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I position This position mechanically locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To shift out of Park you must press on the brake pedal and have your ...

Page 411: ...ng with the paddle shifters see page To shift into the S position press the release button on the top of the shift lever and move the lever to S This position is similar to D except only gears from first to fifth are selected When shifting up automatically the vehicle speed is higher than when in the D position The S position keeps the transmission from cycling between fourth fifth and sixth gears...

Page 412: ...lot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver s side Press the brake pedal and restart the engine Insert the built in key into the shift lock release slot Put a cloth on the edge of the shift lock release slot cover to prevent scratches Use a small flat tip screwdriver or metal fingernail file to carefully pry up the edge of the cover and remove it from the slot 3 ...

Page 413: ... gear number on the instrument panel When you pull either paddle shifter the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number 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 Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position...

Page 414: ...re the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher gear You pull both paddle shifters at the same time You pull one of the two paddle shifters with another paddle shifter being pressed Each time you pull either paddle shifter the transmission shifts one gear up or down The transmission remains in the selected gear if you do not accelerate When the transmission returns to drive mode D t...

Page 415: ...ween first and second gears may occur automatically Downshifting from second to first with the accelerator pedal off is not allowed When you move the shift lever from D to S and pull either paddle shifter the gear position indicator displays M along with the selected gear number To enter the sequential shift mode press the release button on the top of the shift lever move the lever to the S positi...

Page 416: ...r 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 When you are driving the transmission downshifts to the lower gear under the following conditions The vehicle slows down to a certain speed You press the brake pedal The vehicle detects that you are driving uphill ...

Page 417: ...e M2 in the display Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface You pull both paddle shifters at the same time You pull one of the two paddle shifters with another paddle shifter being pressed Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph 24 km h 25 mph 40 km h 40 mph 64 km h 45 mph 72 km h 50 mph 81 km h Driv...

Page 418: ...ing sent to the wheels Each wheel right front RF left front LF right rear RR and left rear LR has its own torque indicator Each torque indicator is displayed as a bar graph divided into 5 segments The number of segments represents the amount of torque distributed to each wheel When there is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving such as cruising on level roads at the same speed ...

Page 419: ...ator does not go out take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked If the SH AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on and the CHECK SH AWD SYSTEM message also appears on the multi information display there is a problem with the SH AWD system Your vehicle still has normal front wheel drive with vehicle stability assist VSA but does not have the advantages of SH AWD Have your vehicle checke...

Page 420: ...k or take them with you Lock the doors 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 If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the sec...

Page 421: ...ks diagonally across the vehicle the left front brake is connected with the right rear brake etc If one circuit should develop a problem you will still have braking at two wheels Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effective ness Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear C...

Page 422: ...y pavement you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates However you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm steady pressure on the brake pedal This is sometimes referred to as stomp and steer The electronic brake distribution EBD system which is part of the ABS also balances the f...

Page 423: ...or come on together and the parking brake is fully released the EBD system may also be shut down Test your brakes as instructed on page If the brakes feel normal drive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control 510 A vehicle with ABS may require a longer dista...

Page 424: ...of you with radar When your vehicle is approaching the vehicle ahead of yours too quickly the system may activate one or more of the following a visual alert an audible alert apply the brakes and e pretensioners to tighten the front seat belts first as a warning then to prepare for an impending crash see page The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille a brake actuator in the engine co...

Page 425: ...BS RADAR SENSOR message on the multi information display for about 5 seconds There are three bolts on the sides of the radar sensor Do not tamper with these bolts or you may cause the system to malfunction Always keep the radar sensor cover clean If it gets dirty clean it with water or a mild detergent Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder CONTINUED Radar Sensor Collision Mitigation Brak...

Page 426: ...ake sure the tire pressures are correct see page and that the tires are the correct size and in good condition see Tires on page Your vehicle is tilted because of a heavy load in the rear or from modifications to the suspension Do not overload your vehicle see Carrying Cargo on page and do not make any modifications to the suspension see Accessories and Modifications on page 394 392 482 481 Collis...

Page 427: ...lert The visual alert is an amber colored BRAKE message that flashes on the multi information display the audible alert is a constant beeping sound If one or more of the alerts come on take the appropriate means to prevent a collision apply the brakes change lanes etc Collision Alarm Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS Driving 421 TM TM 11 07 20 18 55 27 31SJA670_426 ...

Page 428: ...ou The risk of a collision has increased time to respond is reduced The CMBS determines that a collision is unavoidable Lightly applied Forcefully applied BRAKE flashes on the multi information display A beep sounds and BRAKE flashes on the multi information display Depending on the circumstances CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage Collision Mitigation ...

Page 429: ... fog snow etc A dirty radar sensor cover on the front grille To switch the CMBS off press the CMBS OFF button on the dashboard for about 1 second When you do this a beeper sounds a CMBS indicator on the instrument panel comes on and a CMBS OFF message appears on the multi information display To switch the system back on press the button again for about 1 second When you turn the ignition switch to...

Page 430: ... switch on again if the conditions that caused it to switch off are improved This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It also comes on and stays on when you turn the CMBS off by pressing the CMBS OFF button To switch the CMBS back on make sure the vehicle is stopped and the ignition switch is in the ON II position then press the CMBS OFF b...

Page 431: ...er time and a CHECK CMBS SYSTEM message appears on the multi information display there is a problem with the CMBS You can still drive your vehicle but CMBS will not be operating Have your vehicle checked by a dealer A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed or it brakes suddenly When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high speed Immediately after you begin driving...

Page 432: ...dvanced warning of a collision As a result you may experience occasional false activations When you change lanes quickly and go around the vehicle ahead of you Even with little or no chance of a collision the CMBS may activate under these conditions Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 426 YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE TM TM The CMBS is not designed to detect pedestrians 11 07 20 18 56 09 31SJA670...

Page 433: ...ed bump at high speed When you go over areas of construction on the road surface When you approach or pass a vehicle ahead of you that is turning left or right in an intersection CONTINUED Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS Driving 427 LOW BRIDGE RAILS YOUR VEHICLE TM TM 11 07 20 18 56 17 31SJA670_432 ...

Page 434: ...ference that may cause undesired operation of the device The main purpose of the CMBS is to reduce the severity of injuries caused by an unavoidable collision While the CMBS may help to alert you and minimize the severity of a collision it may not activate in every dangerous situation Even with the CMBS it is still your responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately acc...

Page 435: ...RE PRESSURE message see page 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 Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ...

Page 436: ...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 information display This is normal the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure it is correct This indicator and the warning message on the multi information display will go...

Page 437: ...e tire pressure readings will not be displayed You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page When all tire pressures are normal the multi information display will show TIRE PRESSURE OK SYSTEM FUNCTION NORMAL When any of the tires has low pressure the multi information display shows a TIRE PRESSURE ERROR SYSTEM FUNCTION NORMAL message see page 76 433 67 433...

Page 438: ... the multi information display shows the tire pressure monitor If the low tire pressure TPMS indicator and the low tire position on the low tire pressure monitor do not go out after inflating the tires to the specified values have your dealer check the system as soon as possible If one or more tires have low pressure the low tire pressure TPMS indicator on the instrument panel also comes on see pa...

Page 439: ...ssible Also the low tire pressure TPMS indicator begins to flash see page It is possible that the pressures shown on the multi information display and the pressures you manually measure are slightly different If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure TPMS indicator and message on the multi information display go out after inflating the tires to the specified values ...

Page 440: ...wing 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 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 ha...

Page 441: ...i information display Without VSA your vehicle still has normal braking and cornering ability but it does not have VSA traction and stability enhancement 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 automatically turns on even if the VSA system is turned off with the ...

Page 442: ...e be sure to switch the VSA on again We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA and traction control systems switched off When VSA is off the VSA OFF indicator comes on as a reminder Press and hold the switch again It turns the system back on Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the VSA to malfunction When replacing tires make sure they are of the same size and type as you...

Page 443: ... it to sway The maximum allowable weight of the trailer and everything in or on it must not exceed 1 000 lbs 450 kg Towing a load that is too heavy can seriously affect your vehicle s handling and performance It can also damage the engine and drivetrain Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle s first 600 miles 1 000 km see page 382 CONTINUED Load Limits Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight Towing a...

Page 444: ...ll the same load each time you tow a trailer you can use a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge to check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination a fully loaded vehicle and trailer then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change The maximum allowable weight at the vehicle axles is The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle all occupants all accessories a...

Page 445: ...zard There are two common types of trailer brakes surge and electric Surge brakes are common for boat trailers since the brakes will get wet Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch and that they cross under the tongue and can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but...

Page 446: ... or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition The lights and brakes on your vehicle and the trailer are working properly Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated and the trailer tires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker All weights and loads are within limit...

Page 447: ... misses Allow more time and distance for braking Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over When climbing hills closely watch your temperature gauge If it nears the red Hot mark turn the air conditioning off reduce speed and if necessary pull to the side of the road to let the engine cool If you must stop when facing uphill use the foot brake or parking...

Page 448: ...orrections Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up Grip the of the steering wheel turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right Follow all normal precautions when parking including firmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park Also place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s...

Page 449: ...hicles Maintenance Safety 444 Maintenance Minder 445 Fluid Locations 455 Engine Compartment Covers 456 Adding Engine Oil 458 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 459 Engine Coolant 461 Windshield Washers 463 Automatic Transmission Fluid 464 Brake Fluid 466 Power Steering Fluid 467 Timing Belt 467 Lights 468 Dust and Pollen Filter 476 Cleaning the Seat Belts 476 Floor Mats 477 Wiper Blades 478 Exteri...

Page 450: ...y of fire or explosion keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from the battery and all fuel related parts Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon ...

Page 451: ...the engine oil life appears see page Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the multi information display to show you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life Th...

Page 452: ...ning and the maintenance item code s appear on the lower part of the multi information display Pressing either INFO button switches the display from the message to another display Once you switch the display this message will go off Along with the message the system message indicator comes on see page The message appears on the multi information display each time you turn the ignition switch to th...

Page 453: ...the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE OIL LIFE along with 5 and the maintenance item code s are displayed on the lower part of the multi information display when the calculated engine oil life is 1 to 5 percent see page Pressing either INFO button switches the display from the message to another display Once you switch the display this message will go off ...

Page 454: ...cting the reset mode the mode will be canceled automatically Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service You will see OIL LIFE 100 on the display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If the engine oil life display is not displayed press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until it is Turn the ignition switch to ...

Page 455: ...s after the engine oil life became 0 Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life minder The message SERVICE OIL LIFE along with 0 and the maintenance item code are displayed on the lower part of the multi information display when the calculated engine oil life is 0 percent These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II...

Page 456: ...seeing the 0 message Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the display as previously described This particular message is displayed when the mileage after the engine oil life became 0 reaches 10 miles for U S models 10 km for Canadian models These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Pressing either INFO button switches the dis...

Page 457: ...cent will be displayed on the lower part of the multi information display If you have the required service done but do not reset the display or reset the display without doing the service the system will not show the correct maintenance intervals This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when maintenance is needed CONTINUED Maintenance Minde...

Page 458: ...te and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties However all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the multi information display You should check the following items at the specified intervals If you are unsure of how to perform any check turn to the appropriate page listed En...

Page 459: ... they are noisy Independent of the Maintenance Minder information replace the brake fluid every 3 years NOTE 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 gear box and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and line including ABS VSA All fluid level...

Page 460: ... in the air from industry and from diesel powered vehicles replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder I...

Page 461: ...CK Orange loop WASHER FLUID Black cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop RADIATOR CAP Located under the cover 11 07 20 18 59 51 31SJA670_460 ...

Page 462: ...y cover turn the knob of the fastener and remove the holding clips by pushing on the center of each fastener head To remove the front bulkhead cover Remove the battery cover Remove the holding clips by pushing on the center of each fastener head 1 2 Engine Compartment Covers 456 FRONT BULKHEAD COVER BATTERY COVER CLIPS KNOB Push to remove clip Push to reset install clip CLIPS Unlock Lock CLIPS 11 ...

Page 463: ...out from the holder on the bottom side of the cover When reinstalling the covers make sure the pins and tabs are in their proper positions Remove the holding clips by pushing on the center of each fastener head Remove the battery cover see page 1 2 1 2 3 492 456 Engine Compartment Covers Maintenance 457 RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT Push to remove clip Push to reset install clip...

Page 464: ...splaying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements 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 engine protection Make sure the API Certification Seal says For Gasoline Engines The oil visco...

Page 465: ...ved regularly You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the multi information display Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle The vehicle should be raised on a s...

Page 466: ...on the contacting surface of a new oil filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Tighten the drain bolt to Refill the engine with the recommended oil Engine oil change capacity including filter Reinstall the engine oil fill cap Start the engine The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the engine and check your work 3 6 7 8 9 5 ...

Page 467: ... non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze coolant as soon as possible Always use Honda Long life Anti freeze Coolant Type 2 This coolant is pre mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent distilled water Never add straight antifreeze or plain water CONTINUED Adding Engine Coola...

Page 468: ...Lift up the lid on the front bulkhead cover from the front The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you 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 fully 3 2 1 4 5 Engine Coolant 462 LID RADIATOR CAP 11 07 20 19 ...

Page 469: ...WASHER FLUID LOW message appears on the multi information display Fill the reservoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather Reinstall the lid Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank 6 7 CONTINUED Windshield Washers Engine Coolant Windshi...

Page 470: ... step 2 When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth This will help to condition the blade edges 1 2 Windshield Washers Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid 464 DIPSTICK Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar water solution in the windshield washer reservoir Antifreeze can damage your vehicle s pa...

Page 471: ...on should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is shown by a maintenance message on the multi information display Make sure the rubber cap on the dipstick fits in the dipstick guide and that you push the dipstick in all the way Always use Acura ATF DW 1 automatic transmission fluid 5 6 3 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Maintenance 465 UPPER MARK LOWER MARK GUIDE Use only Acura A...

Page 472: ...Brake Fluid DOT 3 If it is not available you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement Using any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle s braking syste...

Page 473: ...ncy replacement but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Acura PSF as soon as possible A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible After removing the right engine compartment cover see page check the level on the side of the reservoir when the engine is cold The fluid shoul...

Page 474: ... the key removed Because of this you should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself If a low beam headlight bulb fails take the vehicle to your dealer to have it replaced Your vehicle has halogen high 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...

Page 475: ...t cover from the side you are working on by carefully pulling the cover out see page Open the hood Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb Reinstall the engine compartment side cover Reinstall the battery cover Driver s sid...

Page 476: ...en the hood If you are replacing the bulb on the driver s side remove the battery cover see page Install the new bulb into the socket Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Reinstall the engine compartment side cover Driver s side Reinstall the battery cover 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 457 492 8 9 Lights Re...

Page 477: ...arter turn counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Reinstall the engine compartment side cover Install the new bulb into the socket Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Reinstall the windshield washer reservoir Driver s side Reinstall the battery cover Passenger s side 1 2 ...

Page 478: ...by its plastic case 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 The fog lights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer readjustment may be required Adjustment should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician 3 4 1 2 Ligh...

Page 479: ...ole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb Reinstall the two undercover bolts on the side under cover and tighten them securely Put the holding clip back on the side undercover and push on the center until it locks the center is flush with the head 2 1 3 4...

Page 480: ... new bulb is working When reinstalling the taillight assembly align and pop the snap fasteners in place Tighten the two mounting bolts and reinstall the trim in place Tighten the mounting nut securely and reinstall the maintenance lid Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Remove the burned out bulb by pulling it straight out of its socket 9 8 1 2 12 11 10 6 7 Replacing ...

Page 481: ...place Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights The lights should be replaced by your dealer Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Reinstall the back up light cover The license plate has two lights above it The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer This light should be replaced by your dealer 3 4 5 6 7 Lights Side Turn Signal Lights Rear License Plate Light Bulbs High mount ...

Page 482: ... flow from the climate control system becomes less than usual If your seat belts get dirty use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or cleaning solvents Let the belts air dry before you use the vehicle Dirt build up around the openings of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the openings with a clean cloth dampened ...

Page 483: ...ps the floor mats from sliding forward possibly interfering with the pedals or backwards making the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective If you remove a floor mat make sure to re anchor it when you put it back in your vehicle 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 anchor...

Page 484: ...the illustration at the same time see page Raise the wiper arms off the windshield Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used 2 1 3 139 Wiper Blades 478 COVER SCREWS WIPER ARMS HOLDING LOCATIONS BLADE Do not open the hood when the wiper arms...

Page 485: ...ntil the tabs lock Reinstall the blade assembly to the wiper arm and tighten the two screws securely Reinstall the cover by pushing it in Set the wiper arms back on the windshield Adjust the windshield wipers to their previously parked position Remove the blade from its holder by grabbing the tabbed end of the blade Pull up firmly until the tabs come out of the holder 4 5 6 7 8 Wiper Blades Mainte...

Page 486: ...rom corroding and tarnishing Cleaning the wheels with harsh chemicals including some commercial wheel cleaners or a stiff brush can damage the clear coat To clean the wheels use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge Exterior Care Wheels Exterior Care Wheels 480 Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage the paint metal and plastic on your vehicle 11 07 20 19 03 24 31SJA670_485 ...

Page 487: ...unevenly The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS will warn you when a tire pressure is low See page for information on the TPMS Even though your vehicle is equipped with TPMS we recommend that you visually check your tires every day If you think a tire might be low check it immediately with a tire gauge Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in each tire at least once a month Even tires that are...

Page 488: ...em and not due to a variation between gauges If you check the pressure when the tires are hot driven for several miles kilometers you will see readings 4 to 6 psi 30 to 40 kPa 0 3 to 0 4 kgf cm higher than the cold reading This is normal do not release air to match the cold pressure The tires will be underinflated While tubeless tires have some ability to self seal if they are punctured you should...

Page 489: ...own below If you do not excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure The recommended tire pressures for high speed driving are not on the label on the driver s doorjamb contact your dealer for more information about the tire pressures When you return to normal speed driving be sure to readjust the tire pressure for normal driving You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusti...

Page 490: ...ll see a 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 The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors including but not limited to driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inflation pressure maintenance history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use A tire this worn gives very l...

Page 491: ... on page In addition to proper inflation correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear If you find a tire is worn unevenly have your dealer check the wheel alignment Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving A tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel When you have new tires installed make sure they are balanced This increases ri...

Page 492: ...se the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Tire size and construction can affect wheel speed and may cause the system to activate To help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly rotate the tires according to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi information display Move the tires to the positions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated If you purchase d...

Page 493: ...l s specifications match those of the original wheels Also be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels If you do not the tire pressure monitoring system will not work on that tire Replacement wheels are available at your dealer 528 530 Wheel and Tire Specifications Tires Maintenance 487 18 x 8 0J AL TPMS P245 45R18 96V Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability This ...

Page 494: ...range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wheels The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws Install them only on the front tires Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance Acura strongly recomm...

Page 495: ...n driving on cleared roads Tires Maintenance 489 Using the wrong chains or not properly installing chains can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding the selection and use of tire chains Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your vehicle s brake lines susp...

Page 496: ...ent future corrosion If additional battery maintenance is needed see your dealer or a qualified technician If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last To see the label remove the battery cover see page 492 WARNING Wash your hands after handling Checking t...

Page 497: ...y display Use the preset buttons to enter the code see page If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system will be disabled The system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery see page The compass system will also disable itself The next time you turn on the ignition switch the system will require you to enter a PIN before it can ...

Page 498: ...LOCK position as shown in the illustration Turn the knob of the battery cover to UNLOCK as shown in the illustration Remove the holding clips by pushing on the center of each fastener head 2 3 4 1 Removing the Battery Cover Checking the Battery 492 KNOB CLIPS Push to reset install clip Push to remove clip Unlock Lock 11 07 20 19 04 55 31SJA670_497 ...

Page 499: ...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 Block the rear wheels If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period it should be supported on jackstands so the tires are off the ground Leave one window open slightly if the veh...

Page 500: ...o the pleats and seams Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with a 90 water and 10 neutral wool detergent solution Then buff it with a clean dry cloth Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately Interior Care Leather 494 11 07 20 19 05 08 31SJA670_499 ...

Page 501: ...d instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 496 Changing a Flat Tire 497 If the Engine Won t Start 501 Jump Starting 502 If the Engine Overheats 505 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 508 Charging System Indicator 508 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 509 Brake System Indicator 510 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually 511 Fuses 512 Fuse Locations 518 Emergency Towing 521 If Your Vehicle Gets S...

Page 502: ...ular tire 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 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 After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator s...

Page 503: ...n switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire If you have a flat tire while driving pull over safely Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an area far away from traffic lanes 1 2 3 4 5 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 497 TRUNK FLOOR TOOL CASE JACK SPARE TIRE The vehicle can easily roll off the jack serio...

Page 504: ...k molded into the underside of the body Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch 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 6 7 8 9 Changing a Flat Tire 498 WHEE...

Page 505: ... spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten 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 Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack 10 11 12 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 499 BRAKE HUB 11 07 20 19 05 44 31SJA670_504 ...

Page 506: ... tire wing bolt with cloth or paper and store them in the spare tire well Lower the trunk floor 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 14 13 15 16 17 18 430 Changing a Flat Tire Changing a Tire with TPMS 500 WING BOLT SPACER CONE 94 lbf ft 127 N m 13 kgf m Loose items can fly around the interior in a cr...

Page 507: ...e very dim or do not come on at all the battery is discharged See on page Check the transmission interlock The transmission must be in Park or neutral or the starter will not operate Make sure the remote is with you inside the vehicle If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded Check the condition of t...

Page 508: ...perly coded built in key or remote will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page Do you have fuel Check the fuel gauge the low fuel indicator may not be working Although this seems like a simple procedure you should take several precautions You cannot start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it 401 521 512 150 The Starter Operates Normally Starting t...

Page 509: ...secondary under hood fuse box cover from the positive terminal on the battery The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables Connect one jumper cable to the positive terminal on your vehicle s battery Connect the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery 1 2 3 4 492 CONTINUED To Jump Start Your Vehicle Jump Starting Taking Care of the Unexpected 503...

Page 510: ...tery cover If the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle 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 second jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery Connect the other end to the engine han...

Page 511: ...tays 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 If you see steam and or spray coming from under the hood turn off the engine Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray then open the hood Safely pull to the ...

Page 512: ... it goes back to the red mark the engine needs repair see on page If the temperature stays normal check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank If it has gone down add coolant to the MAX mark Put the cap back on tightly Start the engine and set the temperature to maximum heat climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the prop...

Page 513: ...the side of the road Follow the instructions on pages and If there is a problem with the radiator system you will see a CHECK RADIATOR SYSTEM message on the multi information display If you see this message the engine has probably overheated You should take your vehicle to a dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible 505 506 Check Radiator System If the Engine Overheats Taking Care of the Une...

Page 514: ...ical assistance Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine Turn on the hazard warning lights This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on or if you see a CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL message on the multi information display the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure Serious engine damage is possible and you should take immediate actio...

Page 515: ...e not set If possible do not take your vehicle for an emissions test until the readiness codes are set Refer to for more information see page If this indicator comes on while driving or if you see a CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM message on the multi information display it means one of the engine s emissions control systems may have a problem Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle s perform...

Page 516: ...e system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads You will also see a CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display If the brake system indicator comes on while driving the brake fluid level is probably low You will see a BRAKE FLUID LOW message on the multi information display Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal If it does check the brake fluid level the next ti...

Page 517: ...nspected by your dealer immediately If the fuel fill door release button does not work use the release lever inside the left maintenance lid in the trunk To open the fuel fill door pull the release lever rearward Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually Brake System Indicator Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually Taking Care of the Unexpected 511 RELEASE LEVER MAINTENANCE LID 11 07 20 19 07 21 31SJA670_5...

Page 518: ... lid put your finger in the notch on the lid pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges To open the secondary fuse box lid push the tab in the direction as shown in the illustration Fuses 512 NOTCH NOTCH INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver s side INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger s side SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver s side FUSE BOX 11 07 20 19 07 28 31SJA670_517 ...

Page 519: ... tabs as shown The secondary under hood fuse box is on the battery To open it push the tabs as shown To check the fuse box remove the battery cover first see page 492 Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 513 PRIMARY UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX SECONDARY UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX TAB TAB 11 07 20 19 07 34 31SJA670_518 ...

Page 520: ...which fuse or fuses control that device Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside Removing these fuses requires a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover from the fuse box 3 1 2 518 519 5...

Page 521: ... out each fuse with the fuse puller The fuse puller is inside the primary under hood fuse box Look for a blown wire inside the fuse If it is blown replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower 4 5 Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 515 FUSE FUSE PULLER BLOWN BLOWN 11 07 20 19 07 48 31SJA670_520 ...

Page 522: ...its Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily such as the accessory power socket If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate that anything is wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can 6 Fuses 516 SPARE FUSES FUSE PULLER Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly inc...

Page 523: ...scopic steering is removed the system will be disabled The system needs to be reset after reinstalling the fuse see page If the compass system fuse is removed the compass system will disable itself The next time you turn on the ignition switch the system will require you to enter a PIN before it can be used Enter the four digit anti theft security code see page You will also need to reset the cloc...

Page 524: ... headlight low beam Back up FI ECU Wiper Headlight washer Fog lights MG clutch Horn Stop Rear defroster 15 A 30 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 7 5 A 15 A 30 A 30 A 10 A 7 5 A 15 A 40 A Back up ACC Hazard ABS VSA motor ABS VSA Option Option Heater motor Passenger s fuse box Battery IG main Power window 40 A 15 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 70 A 120 A 50 A 50 A On Canadian models Fuse Locations 518 PRIMARY UNDE...

Page 525: ...on system OPDS Wiper Rear heated seat Driver s power seat sliding Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Driver s power seat reclining Passenger s power seat sliding ACG Fuel Pump IGN SOL Meter SRS IGP PGM FI ECU Left rear power window ETS telescopic ETS tilt Driver s power window Moonroof Adaptive Front Lighting System Air Conditioner e pretensioner ACC Not Used 20 A 20 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 7...

Page 526: ... SH AWD Premium amplifier Passenger s power window Driver s automatic seat belt tensioner e pretensioner Right rear power window Heated seats Illumination lights Passenger s automatic seat belt tensioner e pretensioner Air conditioner Fuse Locations 520 INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger s side 11 07 20 19 08 24 31SJA670_525 ...

Page 527: ... a rope or chain It is very dangerous If your vehicle gets stuck in sand mud or snow call a towing service to pull it out see the previous column For very short distances such as freeing the vehicle you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper 1 CONTINUED The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat bed equipment Emergency Towing If Your Vehicle...

Page 528: ...ire The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether 2 3 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 522 WHEEL NUT WRENCH COVER TETHER 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 11 07 20 19 08 40 31SJA670_527 ...

Page 529: ...re Labeling 530 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 532 Emissions Controls 534 The Clean Air Act 534 Crankcase Emissions Control System 534 Evaporative Emissions Control System 534 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery 534 Exhaust Emissions Controls 535 PGM FI System 535 Ignition Timing Control System 535 Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System 535 Three Way Catalytic Convert...

Page 530: ...he 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 524 CERTIFICATION LABEL VEHICLE IDENT...

Page 531: ... engine block It is on the front left below the valve cover The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission Identification Numbers Technical Information 525 ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER 11 07 20 19 08 52 31SJA670_530 ...

Page 532: ...in the engine Reserve tank capacity 6 9 US qt 6 5 2 6 US qt 2 5 0 45 US qt 0 43 0 48 US qt 0 45 3 3 US qt 3 1 Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type ND OIL8 15 8 17 60 oz 450 500 g HFC 134a R 134a Total Front Rear 5 2 3 0 77 US qt 0 73 0 79 US qt 0 75 19 4 US gal 73 2 8 US qt 2 7 0 16 US gal 0 58 Fuel tank Engine coolant Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid SH A...

Page 533: ... Capacity 12 V 55 AH 5 HR 72 AH 20 HR 12 V Interior Under hood Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube D2S 21 W 21 W 35 W 5 W 8 W 8 W 2 W 2 CP 5 W 5 W Headlights High Beam Front turn signal Front side marker Parking lights Rear turn signal lights Back up lights Fog lights License plate lights Ceiling lights Vanity mirror lights Door courtesy lights Trunk lights See page ...

Page 534: ...overnment course 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 pavem...

Page 535: ...sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessi...

Page 536: ...ze Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means Vehicle type P indicates passenger vehicle Tire width in millimeters Aspect ratio the tire s section height as a percentage of its width Tire construction code R indicates radial Rim diameter in inches This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer s id...

Page 537: ...mum tire air pressure that the tire can hold Maximum Load Rating Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Recommended Inflation Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer Treadwear Indicators TWI Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tre...

Page 538: ...ur tires is significantly 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 Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handl...

Page 539: ...malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly When t...

Page 540: ...o the intake manifold They are then drawn into the engine and burned As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor It is stored in this canister while the engine is off After the engine is started and warmed up the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving The onboard refueling vapor recovery ORVR system capt...

Page 541: ...xhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust gas to the air fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act To make sure the emissions remain low you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equival...

Page 542: ...als that come near them 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 converters Always use unleaded gasoline Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals making t...

Page 543: ... within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following Make sure the gas tank is nearly but not completely full around 3 4 Without touching the accelerator pedal start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds Keep the vehicle in Park Increase the engine speed to 2 000 rpm and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1 4 of the scal...

Page 544: ... see your dealer Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 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 ...

Page 545: ... Client Service Information 540 Warranty Coverages 541 Reporting Safety Defects 542 Authorized Manuals 543 Warranty and Client Relations Warranty and Client Relations 539 11 07 20 19 10 55 31SJA670_544 ...

Page 546: ...blems are solved in this way Vehicle identification number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Odometer reading of your vehicle Your name address and tele phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you 524 Client Service Information 540 American Honda Motor Co Inc Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 500 ...

Page 547: ...fects in materials and workmanship these two warranties cover your vehicle s emissions control systems Time mileage and coverage are conditional Please read your warranty booklet for exact information Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties Please read the 2012 Acura Warranty Information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages Your vehicl...

Page 548: ... DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc and you may also inform Transport Canada To contact Transport Canada s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division you may call 1 800 333 0510 For more information on repo...

Page 549: ...vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals U S only Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual Authorized Manuals 543 Form Description 2009 2012 Acura RL Service Manual 2012 Acura RL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2005 Model Series Acura RL Body Repair Manual 2009 Acura RL B...

Page 550: ...544 11 07 20 19 11 31 31SJA670_549 ...

Page 551: ...rol ACC Indicator 66 319 Operation 320 Adaptive Front Lighting System AFS 144 Additives Engine Oil 459 Advanced Airbags 30 Airbag SRS 11 26 Air Conditioning 204 Air Pressure Tires 482 Alcohol in Gasoline 383 Antifreeze 461 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator 64 416 Operation 416 Anti theft Audio System 280 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 152 Audio System 213 Auto Control Mode Starting Engine 401 Automa...

Page 552: ...Safety Reminders 38 Infants 43 Larger Children 52 LATCH 47 Risks with Airbags 39 Small Children 44 Tethers 51 Where Should a Child Sit 39 Child Seats 45 LATCH 47 Tether Anchorage Points 51 Childproof Door Locks 155 Cleaning Seat Belts 476 Client Service Office 540 Climate Control System 204 Clock Setting the 313 CO in the Exhaust 534 Cold Weather Starting in 401 Collision Mitigation Braking System...

Page 553: ... Driving Position Memory System 164 Dust and Pollen Filter 476 Economy Fuel 388 Emergencies 495 Battery Jump Starting 502 Brake System Indicator 510 Changing a Flat Tire 497 Charging System Indicator 508 Checking the Fuses 512 Hazard Warning Flashers 146 Jump Starting 502 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 508 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 509 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually 511 Overheated Engine 505 Tow...

Page 554: ...l in Gasoline 382 Evaporative Emissions Controls 534 Exhaust Fumes 56 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System 535 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 19 Fan Interior 206 Features 203 Filling the Fuel Tank 383 Filters Dust and Pollen 476 Oil 459 Flashers Hazard Warning 146 Flat Tire Changing a 497 Floor Mats 477 Fluids Automatic Transmission 464 Brake 466 Power Steering 467 Windshield Washer 463 Fog Li...

Page 555: ...ntrol System 535 Immobilizer System 150 Important Safety Precautions 8 Indicators 62 ABS Anti lock Brake System 64 416 ACC 66 319 Adaptive Front lighting System AFS 69 144 Brake Parking and Brake System 63 510 Charging System 62 508 Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 69 424 Cruise Control 65 Electronically Controlled Power Steering System ECPS 68 Fog Light 65 High Beam 65 Key Immobilizer Sys...

Page 556: ... Chart 526 Luggage Storing 393 Jacking up the Vehicle 498 Jack Tire 497 Jump Starting 502 Maintenance 443 Main Items 453 Minder 445 Owner s Maintenance Checks 452 Safety 444 Sub Items 454 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 62 509 Memory Driving Position 164 Message Display 78 Message Indicator 68 Meters Gauges 61 70 Mirrors Adjusting 161 Modifications 391 Modifying Your Vehicle 392 Moonroof 189 MP3 243 25...

Page 557: ...ting Infants 43 Protecting Larger Children 52 Protecting Small Children 44 Using Child Seats with Tethers 51 Using LATCH 47 Radiator Overheating 505 Radio CD Sound System 213 Readiness Codes 509 537 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 473 Rearview Mirror 161 Rear Window Defogger 147 Reclining the Seat Backs 156 Reminder Indicators 62 Remote Keyless Access System 167 Octane Requirement Gasoline 382 Odomet...

Page 558: ... Components 21 Use During Pregnancy 19 Seat Heaters 182 Seat Position Memory 164 Seat Ventilation 183 Seats Adjusting the 156 Security System 315 Sequential Sports Shift Mode 409 Paddle Shifters 407 Serial Number 524 Service Intervals 445 Service Manual Purchasing 543 Service Station Procedures 383 Super Handling All Wheel Drive SH AWD 412 Torque Distribution Monitor 412 Indicator 66 Shift Lever P...

Page 559: ...king Care of the Unexpected 495 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading 528 Emissions Control Systems 534 Three Way Catalytic Converters 536 Temperature Gauge 70 Temperature Inside Sensor 212 Temperature Outside 73 Tether Anchorage Points 51 Three Way Catalytic Converters 536 Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel 148 Timing Belt 467 Tire Chains 488 Tire How to Change a Flat 497 Tire Pressure Moni...

Page 560: ...l How to Dispose of 460 WARNING Explanation of iii Warning Labels Location of 57 Warranty Coverages 541 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 463 Operation 137 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 148 Alignment and Balance 485 Compact Spare 496 Nut Wrench 498 Windows Auto Reverse 187 Operating the Power 186 Rear Defogger 147 Windshield Cleaning 137 Defroster 207 Washers 137 Wipers Windshield Changin...

Page 561: ... Worn Tires 484 Wrecker Emergency Towing 521 XM Radio 229 U S only Canada only Index INDEX X XI 11 07 20 19 12 28 31SJA670_560 ...

Page 562: ...DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page Front Rear Capacity SH AWD differential case 0 77 US qt 0 73 SH AWD clutch case 2 8 US qt 2 7 SAE 90 or SAE 80W 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil API service classified GL4 or GL5 only 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 19 4 US gal 73 Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred or ano...

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