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The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.To open either f ront
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes down all the way.
To stop the window f rom going all
the way down, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Follow these precautions when using
the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. AUTO
Seat Heaters, Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if equipped) Storage compartment Door and seat-back pockets
Carrying Cargo
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SEAT-BACK POCKETS
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS
REAR COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA
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Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. If
you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of , f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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Your vehicle also has a grocery hook
on each side panel in the cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
items. Heavy objects may damage
thehook.Makesureanyitemsput
on each hook weigh less than 6.5 lbs
(3 kg).
The f our hooks on the side panels
canbeusedtoinstallanetfor
securing items. Each hook is
designed to hold up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
of weight.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be tied down, as the net
may not prevent them f rom being
thrown about the vehicle in a crash
or a sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used to
cover the cargo area behind the third
row seats. When the third row seats
are folded down, the cargo cover can
be extended over the larger area. Do
not install the cover over the larger
area if the third row seats are not
f olded down.
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Hooks
Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO
HOOKS GROCERY HOOKS
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Number of
Occupants 2
3
4
5
6
7 Towing is Not Recommended Max.
Tongue Load
Max. Trailer Weight
Towing a Trailer
358
Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits:
The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg),
and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cargo area. Any additional weight, including cargo or accessories, reduces the maximum trailer
weight and maximum tongue load. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page ).
Recommended tongue load should be 5 15% of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 15% of the total trailer weight for all other
trailers. 356
500 lbs (227 kg)
470 lbs (213 kg)
370 lbs (168 kg)
275 lbs (125 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)
4,250 lbs (1,928 kg)
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
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No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
35
36
37
38
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
31
32
33
34 120 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
60 A
40 A
60 A
50 A Main f use
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Rear Blower Motor
ABS VSA
Trailer Main
Power Seats, Driver’s
Position Memory System,
Subwoofer
Front Heated Seat, TPMS,
Moonroof , Driver’s Lumber
Support
Not Used
Fog Lights, Front Blower
Motor
Headlights, Daytime
Running Lights
Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan,
MG Clutch, Headlight
Washer
Ignition Switch Main 50 A
60 A
30 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window
SH-AWD, Power Tailgate
Open/Closer, Rear ACC
Socket, Cargo Area Light,
Rear Defroster
ECU (PCM)
Not Used
Audio, Door Lock, Interior
Lights
Not Used
Not Used
Active Damper Control Unit
Audio Amplifier
Rear Entertainment System
Hazard
Horn, Stop
ABS VSA
Trailer (Brake)
Rear Heated Seat
A/C Inverter
: Canadian model
Fuse Locations
440
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5 7.5 A
10 A
10 A
20 A
10 A TPMS
Driver’s Lumber Support
Motor
Moonroof
Front Heated Seats
Audio 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 7.5 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
30 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
1
27.5 A
7.5 A Starter DIAG
STS
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
10 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
Interior Light
Interior Light, Moonroof
Door Lock
ACC Socket
IG Coil
Windshield Wiper
Subwoofer
Passenger’s Power Recline
Driver’s Power Slide
Telescope Steering Wheel
Driver’s Power Recline
Passenger’s Power Slide
Alternator
Fuel Pump
SH-AWD,ActiveDamper
Control Unit
Gauges SRS
Not Used
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Tilt Steering Wheel
ABS VSA
A/C
Headlight Auto Leveling,
Rear Wiper, Windshield/
Rear Washer
ACC
Not Used
Fuse Locations
442
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Auxiliary
Auxiliary
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 430
............................
Jump Starting .426
..............................
Maintenance .415
............................
Specif ications .447
..............................
Bef ore Driving .315
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .161
..................................
Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 349 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 316
...........................................
Fluid .395
....................
Bulb Replacement .400
.......................................
Parking .151
.................
System Indicator . 65, 432
........................
Wear Indicators .348
.............................
Braking System .348
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 316
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .401
..............................
Brake Lights .400
................
Front Parking Lights . 398
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 398
.................................
Headlights .397
.................................
Rear Bulbs .400
............................
Specif ications .447
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 398
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .397
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 322
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 164
...........................
AC Power Outlet .165
................
Active Damper System . 353
.....................................
Acura Link .303
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 388
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 168
.....................
Rear A/C Control .173
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .175
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .410
......................................
Antif reeze .390
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 66, 349
...................................
Operation .349
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 231
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
................
Audio System . 178, 179, 198
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .331
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 168.......................
Automatic Lighting .119
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 266
..............
Automatic Transmission . 333
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .446
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 393
.......................................
Shif ting .333
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .333
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 334
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Shif t Lock Release . 338
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .393
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Brake .395
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Power Steering .396
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Windshield Washer .392
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .203
.....................................
Fog Lights .120
..............
Folding the Second Seat .142
.................
Folding the Third Seat .143
........................
Four-way Flashers .122
..............................
Front Airbags .9,27
......................................
Front Seat .140
....................................
Adjusting .140
.....................................
Airbags .9, 27
.......................................
Heaters .146
.................................................
Fuel .316
......................
Fill Door and Cap .317
...........................................
Gauge .72
................
Octane Requirement .316
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .433
...............................
Oxygenated .316
........................
Reserve Indicator .71
........................
Tank, Filling the .317
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .318 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .437
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .321
.........................................
Gasoline .316
...........................................
Gauge .72
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .71
................
Octane Requirement .316
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .317
................
Gas Station Procedures .317
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .72
...............................................
Fuel .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .334
......................................
Glove Box .162
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .356 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 397
..........................
HandsFreeLink .276
..............................
HFL Buttons .277
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
.....................................
Headlights .118
........................................
Aiming .397
..................
Automatic Lighting . 118
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 120
..................
High Beam Indicator . 70
.........
High Beams, Turning on . 118
....................
Lights On Indicator .70
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 118
.......................
Reminder Chime .118
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 397
.................................
Turning on .118
.....................................
Washers .117
...................................
Headphones .262
............................
Head Restraints .141
...............................
Heated Mirror .154
...............................
Heaters, Seats .146
.....................
Heating and Cooling .168
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 118
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Hood, Opening the .319
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Horn .115
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .444
Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .129
............
Timing Control System .331
......................
Immobilizer System .128
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .63
......
Ac tive Damper System . 71, 353
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
....................................
A/T Temp .68
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 65, 432
.........................
Brake Lamp . 65, 432
................
Charging System . 65, 430
.............................
Cruise Control .70
.................................
Cruise Main .70
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .70
...................................
Fog Lights .70
...................................
High Beam .70 ........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 69
.....................................
Lights On .70
......................................
Low Fuel .71
................
Low Oil Pressure . 65, 430
......................
Low Tire Pressure .68
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 431
..........................
Security System .71
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .66
.......................................
Seat Belt .64
..............................
SH-AWD . 69, 340
...............................................
SRS .66
...................
System Message . 68, 80
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 68
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .67
............................
VSA Activation .67
.................................
VSA System .67
..................
Individual Map Lights . 158
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 409
.................................
Inside Mirror .152
.............................
Inspection, Tire .411
........................
Instrument Panel .4 ,63
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
........................
Interface Dial . 198, 303 ...............................
Interior Lights .157
........................................
Introduction . i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 422
.......................................
Jack, Tire .419
................................
Jump Starting .426
................................................
Keys .126
...........
Keyless Memory Settings . 139
.......................
Label, Certif ication .444
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 118
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 21
....................
Light Control Switch .157
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