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Information
Emissions TestingTesting of Readiness CodesYour vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle's emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40 °F and 95 °F (4 °C and 35 °C).
4.Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.Keep the vehicle in
(P. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there
for about 3 minutes.
6.Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12 volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

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uuWarranty Coveragesu
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2013 Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2013 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

Index
357Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 233
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
Operation............................................... 234AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 247
Accessories and Modifications................ 257
Accessory Power Socket........................... 144
Acura Hybrid System.................................. 10
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 277
Engine Oil ............................................... 274
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 272
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 140
Front Seats.............................................. 135
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 90
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 146
Sensor .................................................... 149Synchronized Mode ................................. 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Air Pressure............................................... 294
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 74, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio............................................ 161
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 247
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest..................................................... 140
Audio Remote Controls............................ 159
Audio System............................................ 152
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 153
Error Messages ........................................ 180
General Information ................................ 183
iPhone®................................................... 186
iPod®....................................................... 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 173
Pandora®................................................. 171
Reactivating............................................. 154Recommended CDs ................................. 184
Recommended Devices............................ 186
Security Code .......................................... 154
Theft Protection ...................................... 154
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 153
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 186
Audio/Information Screen....................... 156
Authorized Manuals................................ 355
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 113
Customize ................................................. 95
Auto Idle Stop.......................................... 250
Auto Idle Stop Indicator............................ 75
Automatic Lighting.................................. 127
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 230
Creeping ................................................. 230
Fluid ........................................................ 279
Kickdown ................................................ 230
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 232
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 333
Shifting ................................................... 231
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 153
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 91
Average Fuel Economy Records................ 91
Average Speed........................................... 92BBattery...................................................... 303
Charging System Indicator................. 72, 336
Jump Starting .......................................... 331

358Index
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt
Battery) .................................................. 303
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 304
Belts (Seat).................................................. 32
Beverage Holders...................................... 143
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 176
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 189
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 65
Brake System............................................. 245
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 247
Brake Assist System ................................. 248
Brake System Indicator....................... 71, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 280
Foot Brake ............................................... 246
Indicator ............................................ 71, 338
Parking Brake .......................................... 245
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 131
Bulb Replacement..................................... 282
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................. 290
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light
and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs ........... 288
Bulb Specifications ................................... 346
Fog Lights ................................................ 284
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 286
Headlights ............................................... 282
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 291
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs ............... 287
Rear License Plate Light............................ 291
CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 66
Carrying Cargo................................. 221, 223
CD Player................................................... 165
Certification Label.................................... 348
Changing Bulbs........................................ 282
Charge/Assist Gauge.................................. 86
Charging System Indicator................. 72, 336
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 117
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 308
Cleaning the Interior................................ 306
Client Service Information....................... 356
Climate Control System............................ 146
Changing the Mode ................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 147
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 146Sensors ................................................... 149
Synchronized Mode ................................ 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Clock......................................................... 104
Coat Hook................................................ 144
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)............... 321
Console Compartment............................. 142
Controls.................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 277
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 278
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 277
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 79
Overheating ............................................ 334
Creep Aid System..................................... 228
Creeping................................................... 230
Cruise Control.......................................... 237
Indicator ................................................... 80
Cup Holders.............................................. 143
Customized Features................................. 95
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 129
Dead Battery............................................ 331
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 147
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 349
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 126
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 273

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Locations ......................................... 340, 341GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 254
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 254
Gauges......................................................... 86
Glass (care)................................................ 308
Glove Box.................................................. 142HHalogen Bulbs................................... 282, 283
Handling the Unexpected........................ 311
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 189
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 205
Automatic Transferring ............................ 203
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 203
HFL Buttons ............................................. 189
HFL Menus .............................................. 191
HFL Status Display.................................... 190
Making a Call .......................................... 208
Options During a Call .............................. 212
Phone Setup ............................................ 196
Receiving a Call ....................................... 211Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 138
Headlights................................................. 126
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 127
Dimming ......................................... 126, 129
Operating................................................ 126
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 145
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 189
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System............................. 228
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 187
IIdentification Numbers............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control................................. 131
Knob ....................................................... 131
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power
Flow Monitor............................................ 93
IMA System Indicator................................. 77
Immobilizer System.................................. 118
Indicator.................................................... 78
Indicators.................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 73Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 336
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 238
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 237
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 75, 338
Fog Light .................................................. 77
High-Beam................................................ 77
IMA System .............................................. 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 75, 336
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 242
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 337
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 338
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 78
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 74
System Message ....................................... 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 77

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VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 74, 240
VSA® OFF.......................................... 74, 241
Information.............................................. 345
Information Buttons............................ 87, 95
Instant Fuel Economy................................ 91
Instrument Panel........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 131
Interior Lights........................................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 133
Internet Radio.......................................... 171
iPhone®..................................................... 186
iPod®......................................................... 168JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 324
Jump Starting........................................... 331KKey Number Tag...................................... 106
Keyless Access System.............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 110
Keys........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention ................................. 110
Number Tag............................................ 106
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 107
Types and Functions................................ 105
Won’t Turn ............................................... 22Kickdown.................................................. 230
LL Mode Operation.................................... 235
Language (HFL)......................................... 190
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 59
Lights................................................. 126, 282
Automatic ............................................... 127
Bulb Replacement.................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 129
Fog Lights................................................ 129
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 141
Light Switches ......................................... 126
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals............................................. 126
Limitations for Manual Operation.......... 190
Load Limits................................................ 223
Locking and Unlocking............................ 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
From Inside.............................................. 111
From Outside........................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105
Using a Key ............................................. 110
Lockout Prevention System...................... 110
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)................... 336
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength.................................................. 106Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 75, 336
Low Temperature Indicator....................... 79
Lower Anchor............................................. 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart................. 346
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 223
MMaintenance............................................. 259
Battery .................................................... 303
Brake Fluid .............................................. 280
Cleaning ................................................. 306
Climate Control....................................... 305
Coolant ................................................... 277
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 263
Oil ........................................................... 272
Precautions ............................................. 260
Radiator .................................................. 278
Remote Transmitter ................................. 304
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 261
Service Items ........................................... 266
Tires ........................................................ 294
Transmission Fluid ................................... 279
Under the Hood ...................................... 268
Maintenance MinderTM............................ 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 71, 337
Map Lights................................................ 141
Maximum Load Limit............................... 223
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86

362Index
Mirrors....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door ........................................................ 134
Exterior .................................................... 134
Interior Rearview...................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 257
Moonroof.................................................. 123
MP3.................................................... 165, 173
Multi-Information Display.......................... 87
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 253NNumbers (Identification).......................... 348OOdometer.................................................... 89
Oil (Engine)............................................... 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 75, 336
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 272
Viscosity .................................................. 272
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 269
Moonroof ................................................ 123
Power Windows ...................................... 120
Trunk....................................................... 114Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 124
Outside Temperature
Adjusting .................................................. 90
Overheating.............................................. 334
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)... 18
Pandora®................................................... 171
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking...................................................... 249
Parking Brake........................................... 245
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 70, 338
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51
Passing Indicators..................................... 126
Power Windows....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving....................... 229
Rain ........................................................ 229
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).................................. 313, 321RRadiator.................................................... 278
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 161
Radio (XM®).............................................. 163
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 162
Range.......................................................... 91
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 162Readiness Code (Emissions Testing)........ 351
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 132
Rearview Mirror....................................... 133
Refueling.................................................. 254
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 254, 346
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations.............................. 243, 296, 349
Remote Transmitter................................. 107
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 303
Bulbs ...................................................... 282
Fuses .............................................. 340, 341
Tires........................................................ 300
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 292
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 350
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 89
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check............................................... 31
Safety Labels.............................................. 67
Safety Message.......................................... 25
Seat Belts.................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35