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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Displaying text messages
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
uSelect account if necessary.
4.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages
1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, move or
on the text message screen.
Message List
Text Message

uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
298Features
■Displaying E-mails
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
4.Rotate to select a folder, then press .
5.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe E-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
1Displaying E-mails
Received text messages and E-mails may appear in
the message list screen at the same time. In this case,
text messages are titled No subject.
Folder List
Message List
E-mail

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 388
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..389
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 390
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 391
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 395
Opening the Hood ........................... 396
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 397
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 398
Oil Check ......................................... 399
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 400Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter... 401
Engine Coolant ................................ 403
Transmission Fluid ............................ 405
Brake Fluid ....................................... 406
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 406
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 407
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
... 413
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 417
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 418
Tire Labeling .................................... 418DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 420Wear Indicators................................ 422Tire Service Life ................................ 422
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 423
Tire Rotation .................................... 424
Winter Tires ..................................... 425
Battery............................................... 426
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 427
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care
*........................... 429
Climate Control System Maintenance
.. 431
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 432
Exterior Care.................................... 434
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*
Replacing the BatteryIf it takes several pushes on the remote control buttons to operate the rear
entertainment system, replace the battery.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.■Remote ControlModels with Rear Entertainment System
1Replacing the BatteryNOTICEAn improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Battery type: BR3032
* Not available on all models

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uuRemote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*uReplacing the Battery
Maintenance
If there is no sound coming from the wireless headphone, replace the battery.
1.To open the cover, insert a coin in the slot
and twist it slightly to pry the cover away
from the earpiece.
2.Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.■Wireless Headphone
Coin
Battery type: AAA
Cover
Battery

489Information
Authorized Manuals■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by phone
at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.

490Information
Client Service InformationAcura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
1Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 482•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

494Index
Fuel...................................................... 16, 383
Economy ................................................. 385
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ...................................................... 101
Recommendation .................................... 383
Refueling ................................................. 383
Fuel Economy............................................ 385
Fuel Fill Cap......................................... 16, 384
Message .................................................. 466
Fuel Fill Door....................................... 16, 384
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 476
Fuses.......................................................... 469
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 474
Locations ......................... 469, 471, 472, 473GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 385
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 383
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 383
Gauges......................................................... 97
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 329
Glass (care)................................................ 435
Glove Box.................................................. 174
HHandling the Unexpected........................ 437
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 268
Auto Answer ........................................... 282
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 284
Automatic Transferring............................ 282
Displaying Messages................................ 297
Editing User Name................................... 281
HFL Buttons............................................. 268
HFL Menus .............................................. 270
HFL Status Display ................................... 269
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 269
Making a Call .......................................... 288
Options During a Call .............................. 294
Phone Setup............................................ 274
Receiving a Call ....................................... 293
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail.............. 295
Ring Tone................................................ 283
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 296
Speed Dial ............................................... 285
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 280
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 279
Use Contact Photo .................................. 283
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
HDMI Jack..................................................... 5
Head Restraints........................ 164, 165, 166
Headlight Washers................................... 152
Headlights................................................. 145
Aiming .................................................... 407Automatic Operation .............................. 146
Dimming......................................... 145, 148
Operating ............................................... 145
Heated Door Mirrors............................... 154
Heated Steering Wheel........................... 181
Heated Windshield Button...................... 154
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 181
Heaters (Seat)................................... 182, 183
HFL (HandsFreeLink®).............................. 268
High Beam Indicator.................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System............................. 326
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver........... 266
IIdentification Numbers............................ 482
Engine and Transmission ......................... 482
Vehicle Identification............................... 482
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System).......... 333
IDS Button................................................ 333
Illumination Control................................ 153
Button .................................................... 153
Immobilizer System.................................. 135
Indicator ................................................... 77
Indicators.................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 82, 337
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 74
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 83, 362
Brake System ............................................ 70
Charging System............................... 71, 465

496Index
MMaintenance............................................. 387
Battery..................................................... 426
Brake Fluid............................................... 406
Cleaning .................................................. 432
Climate Control System ........................... 431
Coolant ................................................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 391
Oil ........................................................... 399
Precautions .............................................. 388
Radiator................................................... 404
Remote Control ....................................... 429
Remote Transmitter ......................... 427, 428
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 407
Safety ...................................................... 389
Service Items............................................ 393
Tires ........................................................ 417
Transmission Fluid.................................... 405
Under the Hood....................................... 395
Wireless Headphone ................................ 430
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 71, 466
Map Lights................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit................................ 307
Meters, Gauges........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display)............... 98
Mirrors....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 386Moonroof................................................. 140
MP3................................................... 224, 234
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID)............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 382
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 482OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............. 320
Oil (Engine)............................................... 398
Adding .................................................... 400
Checking................................................. 399
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 391
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 465
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 398
Viscosity .................................................. 398
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 204
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 396
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display.................. 100
Overheating.............................................. 463
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)..................................................... 331
Pandora®.................................................. 232
Panic Mode............................................... 137
Parking..................................................... 377
Parking Brake........................................... 367
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator........................................... 70, 467
Parking Sensor System............................. 378
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 52
Passing Indicators..................................... 145
Power Tailgate......................................... 130
Power Windows....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving....................... 327
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 327
Rain ........................................................ 327
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire)................................. 439, 446RRadiator.................................................... 404
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 217
Radio (XM®).............................................. 221
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 219
Range........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 219
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 485