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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P563)
Flat Tire (P565)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P596)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P587)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P600)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P594)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P603)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most 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 buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at owners.acura.com. In
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
■Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use ga soline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 516
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..517
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 518
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 519
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 524
Opening the Hood ........................... 525
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 526
Oil Check ......................................... 527
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 528
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...529
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 534
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 540
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 542
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 543
Tire Labeling .................................... 543
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..545Wear Indicators................................ 547 Tire Service Life ................................ 547
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 548
Tire Rotation .................................... 549
Winter Tires ..................................... 550
Battery ............................................... 551
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 552
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 554Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 555
Exterior Care.................................... 558
Accessories and Modifications ........ 561
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance Minder
screen, it displays codes for maintenance
items due at the next engine oil change,
along with the percentage of engine oil
life remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15 %The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you sw itch the display by
pressing the (information)
button, this message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced soon.
Maintenance Due Now5 %The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has passed
its service life, and a negative distance
appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S.
models) or 10 km (Canadian models).
Press the button to switch to
another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced
immediately.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Main Item
Sub Items
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Check expiry date for tire repair kit bottle●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is about 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm)
shallower than elsewher e on the tire. If the
tread has worn so th at the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires
have poor traction on wet roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and in flation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
1Checking Tires
High speed driving
We recommend that you do not drive faster than the
posted speed limits and condi tions allow. If you drive
at sustained high speeds (over 99 mph or 160 km/h),
adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below to
avoid excessive heat buildup and sudden tire failure.
*1: Vehicle with 18 inch tires
*2: Vehicle with 17 inch tires
Tire Size225/40R18 92V*1
P215/45R17 87V*2
Pressure Front 38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2)
Rear 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2)
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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Index
Blind spot information System................ 445
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 208, 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 345, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 68
Brake System ............................................. 499
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 501
Brake Assist System ................................. 502
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 500
Indicator ............................................ 72, 598
Parking Brake .......................................... 499
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 152
Built-in Key ................................................ 113
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 535
Back-Up Light .......................................... 538
Fog Lights ................................................ 535
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 535
Headlights ............................................... 535
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 539
Rear License Plate Light............................ 539
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 536
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 536
Bulb Specifications .................................... 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69 Carrying Cargo
................................. 427, 429
CD Player ........................................... 196, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 535
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 596
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 558
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 555
Client Service Information ....................... 617
Climate Control System ............................ 175
Changing the Mode ................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 176
Maintenance ........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 175
Clock .......................................................... 110 CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 455
Coat Hook ................................................ 173
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 580, 607
Compass ...................................................... 97
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Controls .................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Creeping ................................................... 438
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 505
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customized Features ................. 99, 310, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 146
Dead Battery ............................................ 590
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 176
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 143
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 156
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 527
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 142
Door Mirrors ............................................. 157
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................. 515
Battery..................................................... 551
Brake Fluid............................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 555
Climate Control System ........................... 554
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 519
Oil ........................................................... 527
Precautions .............................................. 516
Radiator................................................... 532
Remote Transmitter ................................. 552
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 535
Safety ...................................................... 517
Service Items............................................ 522
Tires ........................................................ 542
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 524
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 597
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 429
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 156
Adjusting ................................................. 156
Door ........................................................ 157
Exterior .................................................... 157
Interior Rearview...................................... 156
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 561
Moonroof .................................................. 138
MP3 .................................... 196, 205, 239, 264
Multi-Information Display .......................... 93Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 508
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 608
O
Odometer................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
Viscosity .................................................. 526
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 211
Open Source Licenses ............................... 308
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 525
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows ...................................... 135
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 139
Outside Temperature ................................. 96
Adjusting .................................................. 96
Overheating .............................................. 594
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 20Pandora®
......................................... 202, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 499
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 598
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 143
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 437
Rain ........................................................ 437
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 565
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 498
Radiator .................................................... 532
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 194, 225
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 228
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 195, 226
Range .......................................................... 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 195, 226
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 153
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ....................... 166
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 156
Refueling .................................................. 510
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 510, 606
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