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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the button
for more than one second, and the power
tailgate will reverse direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and open s at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 345
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Power
Tailgate
Button
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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the button
for about one second, and the power tailgate
will reverse direction.
If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens
automatically. u The beeper sounds.
u If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the outer handle for
more than one second.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 148
If you are carrying the keyless access remote,
you do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
If you press the outer handle again while the
power tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the
outer handle, and the power tailgate will
reverse direction.
■Using the Power Tailgate Button1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Power Tailgate Button
■Using the Tailgate Outer Handle1 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can unlock th e tailgate while someone
else with the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the
cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper
sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 345
Outer Handle
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the driver’s door.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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Controls
Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (indicator off) to open
and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
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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uuWindows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close
Function1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbi ng, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is ca lled wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence th at can be minimized.
If you hear a wind buffeti ng noise with any of the
windows open, lower all of the other windows
slightly or open the panoramic roof.
Power Window Lock Button
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switches
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Driver’s Window
Switch
Indicator
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Controls
To open: Press the unlock button, and then
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows at the
desired position. If you want further
adjustment, repeat the same operation.
■Opening the Windows with the Remote1 Opening the Windows with the Remote
If you open the windows with the remote, the
panoramic roof will open automatically along with
them.
Unlock Button
■Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key1 Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key
If you open/close the windows with the key, the
panoramic roof will open/ close automatically along
with them.
CloseOpen
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 663
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button. Without pressing
the brake pedal
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 345
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 345
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 345
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