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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
• Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Acura accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause elec trical component failure.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the shift position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restor ed. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not select
( N while driving as you will lose engine
braking (and accelera tion) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 442
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 111
AWD ......................................................... 466
B
Battery ...................................................... 624
Charging System Indicator ................ 89, 671
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 666
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 624
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 213
Blind spot information System ................ 471
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 300
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 79
Brake System ............................................ 551
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 558
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 556
Brake Assist System................................. 559
Fluid ....................................................... 607
Foot Brake .............................................. 555
Indicator (Amber) .............................. 88, 673
Indicator (Red) .................... 86, 87, 672, 673
Parking Brake.......................................... 551
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 181
Built-in Key ............................................... 131
Bulb Replacement .................................... 608
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 609
Brake Lights ............................................ 609
Door Outer Handle Am bient Lights ......... 609 Fog Lights ................................................ 608
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime Running
and Front Side Marker Lights ................. 608
Headlights ............................................... 608
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 609
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 609
Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 609
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 609
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 608
Taillights .................................................. 609
Bulb Specifications ................................... 690
C
CabinTalk®............................................... 414
CAMERA Button ....................................... 574
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 80
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 692
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 608
Charging System Indicator ................. 89, 671
Child Safety ................................................. 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 145
Child Seat .................................................... 63
Booster Seats ............................................. 79
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 65
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 66
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Larger Children .......................................... 78 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 65
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 145
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 631
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 629
Client Service Information ....................... 701
Climate Control System ............................ 229
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 231
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 628
Sensors ................................................... 235
Synchronized Mode................................. 232
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 229
Clock .......................................................... 128
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 479
Coat Hook ................................................. 215
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 479
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 639, 691
Console Compartment ............................. 212
Controls ..................................................... 127
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 604
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 605
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 604
Overheating ............................................ 668
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 441
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 566
Cup Holders .............................................. 213
Customized Features ................................ 345
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Index
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval ....................................... 100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 97
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 91
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 91
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 88, 556
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 88, 556
Blind spot information System ................. 472
Charging System ............................... 89, 671
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 674
Fog Light ................................................... 97
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam................................................. 97
High Temperature (Red) ............................. 93
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(White/Green) ........................................ 101
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 96
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................. 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 89, 671 Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 673
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 86, 87, 672, 673
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 103
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 94
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.......................... 90, 676
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 464
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 463
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 464
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 181
Interior Lights ........................................... 208
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 187
iPad ........................................................... 323
iPhone ....................................................... 323
iPod ................................................... 294, 323
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 643
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 132
Keyless Access System .............................. 133
Keys ........................................................... 130
Number Tag............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................ 139
Types and Functions................................ 130
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 441
Knee Airbag ............................................... 53
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 514
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 68, 74
Legal Information .................................... 337
License Information ................................. 340
Lights ................................................ 170, 608
Automatic............................................... 171
Bulb Replacement ................................... 608
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 208
Light Switches......................................... 170
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 169
Load Limits ............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 145
From Inside ............................................. 143
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Index
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys........................................................ 130
Using a Key............................................. 141
Low Battery Charge ................................. 671
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 490
Lower Anchors ........................................... 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 691
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
Lumbar Support ....................................... 191
M
Maintenance.................................... 112, 585
Battery .................................................... 624
Brake Fluid .............................................. 607
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 628
Coolant .................................................. 604
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 589
Oil .......................................................... 600
Precautions ............................................. 586
Radiator .................................................. 605
Remote Transmitter ........................ 626, 627
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 608
Safety ..................................................... 587
Service Items ........................................... 591
Tires........................................................ 615
Transmission Fluid ................................... 606
Under the Hood ...................................... 595 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 89, 671
Map Light Switches .................................. 209
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Door ........................................................ 188
Exterior .................................................... 188
Interior Rearview ..................................... 187
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 634
MP3 ........................................................... 297
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 297
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 571
N
Navigation........................................ 111, 126
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 601
Checking ................................................. 600
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Open Source Licenses ............................... 339 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 596
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 163
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display .................. 105
Overheating .............................................. 668
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 449
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 163
Parking ...................................................... 560
Parking Brake ........................................... 551
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 88, 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 86, 87, 672, 673
Parking Sensor System ............................. 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 300
Power Monitor ......................................... 107
Power Tailgate ......................................... 149
Power Windows ....................................... 160
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