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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance be tween vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Ra dial Chain SC1032
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1036
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
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 instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
Models with P215/45R17 87V tires
Models with 225/40R18 92V tires
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non- slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Li ght-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
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Index
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 112
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Lower Anchors ........................................... 53
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 335
M
Maintenance............................................ 411
Battery .................................................... 451
Brake Fluid .............................................. 430
Cleaning ................................................. 455
Climate Control System .......................... 454
Coolant .................................................. 427
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 415
Oil .......................................................... 423
Precautions ............................................. 412
Radiator .................................................. 428
Remote Transmitter ................................ 452
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 431
Safety ..................................................... 413
Service Items ........................................... 418
Tires........................................................ 442
Transmission Fluid ................................... 429
Under the Hood ...................................... 420
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 67, 492
Map Lights ................................................ 156
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 335
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 88 Mirrors
....................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior .................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 460
Moonroof .................................................. 132
MP3 ................................... 180, 188, 218, 228
Multi-Information Display ......................... 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 406
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 502
O
Odometer.................................................... 94
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking ................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 422
Viscosity .................................................. 422
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 421
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 129
Trunk ...................................................... 122 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 133
Outside Temperature ................................. 94
Adjusting .................................................. 94
Overheating .............................................. 489
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 16
Pandora ®........................................... 186, 226
Panic Mode ............................................... 128
Parking ...................................................... 402
Parking Brake ........................................... 389
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 493
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 129
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 463
R
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 178, 206
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 211
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 179, 208
Range .......................................................... 95
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 179, 208
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Index
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 505
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 143
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 407
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 407, 500
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 387, 445, 503
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 340
Remote Transmitter .................................. 115
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 452
Bulbs ....................................................... 431
Fuses ............................................... 495, 496
Tires ........................................................ 448
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 440
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 504
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 94
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 368
On and Off .............................................. 370
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 23
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 28
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 32 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 30
Checking................................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 31
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Pregnant Women ...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 29
Warning Indicator ............................... 29, 68
Seat Heaters .............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seat................................................. 154
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 74
Select Lever ......................................... 16, 345
Operation.......................................... 16, 346
Releasing................................................. 488
Won’t Move ............................................ 488
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 52
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 171
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 347
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 348
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 66, 346
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 345
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32
Side Airbags ................................................ 42 Side Curtain Airbags
.................................. 44
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 211
SMS Text Message ............................ 281, 293
Snow Tires ................................................ 450
Spare Tire ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 500
Specifications ........................................... 500
Specified Fuel ................................... 407, 500
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 38
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Does Not Start ........................................ 482
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 133
Jump Starting ......................................... 485
Remote Engine Start ............................... 340
Steering Wheel ........................................ 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 402
Summer Tires ............................................ 450
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 38
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
System Message Indicator ......................... 72
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 164
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 464
Text Message .................... 281, 293, 325, 327
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 385
Indicator ........................................... 71, 494
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 442
Air Pressure..................................... 443, 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 442
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 463
Inspection ............................................... 442
Labeling .................................................. 443
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 463
Regulations ............................................. 445
Rotation.................................................. 449
Spare Tire ............................................... 501
Summer .................................................. 450
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 450
Wear Indicators....................................... 447
Winter .................................................... 450
Tools ......................................................... 462
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 337
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 498
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 385
Transmission ............................................. 345
Automatic............................................... 345
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Number .................................................. 502
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 346
Trip Meter .................................................. 94
Troubleshooting ...................................... 461
Blown Fuse ..................................... 495, 496 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 498
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 482
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 463
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 489
Premium Gasoline ........................... 407, 500
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 463
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 20, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 488
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 122
Lid ........................................................... 122
Light Bulb ................................................ 500
Open Message .......................................... 85
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 95
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 117, 340
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 118
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 166, 167
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 244
USB Port .................................................... 168
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 113
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 502
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 381
Off Button............................................... 382
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 422, 501
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 381
W
Wallpaper......................................... 173, 202
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 175
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 491
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 507
Watts ......................................................... 500
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 447
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 478
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 430
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 129
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Index
Windshield................................................ 140
Cleaning .................................................. 458
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 162
Washer Fluid............................................ 430
Wiper Blades ........................................... 440
Wipers and Washers ................................ 140
Winter Tires............................................... 450 Snow Tires ............................................... 450
Tire Chains .............................................. 450
Wipers and Washers ................................. 140
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 440
WMA ................................. 180, 188, 218, 228
Worn Tires ................................................. 442
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