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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 pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361
•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 th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of ca rgo on the roof rack (Acura accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not select a shift button 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 restored. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not press the
( N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) 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).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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Index
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 414
Parking Brake.......................................... 299
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 79
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 414
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 179
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 291
Bulb Replacement .................................... 352
Back-Up Light ......................................... 355
Brake Light and Rear Tu rn Signal Light .... 353
Fog Lights ............................................... 352
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 352
Headlights .............................................. 352
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 356
Puddle Lights .......................................... 356
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 356
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 352
Taillights ................................................. 355
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights ............. 354
Bulb Specifications ................................... 432
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 251
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 231, 233
Center Pocket ........................................... 205
Certification Label ................................... 434 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 352
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 412
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Larger Children .......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 377
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 375
Client Service Information ....................... 441
Climate Control System ............................ 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 221
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Rear Climate Control System ................... 222
Sensors .................................................... 226
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Clock .......................................................... 136
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 307
Coat Hook ................................................. 210 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 307
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 385, 433
Console Compartment ............................. 204
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 246
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 322
Cup Holders .............................................. 206
Customized Features ................................ 125
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................. 407
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 221
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror....................................... 184
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 343
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 167
Door Mirrors ............................................. 185
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 87
System Message ........................................ 91
Transmission System .......................... 84, 416
Turn Signal ................................................ 89
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 88, 287
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 88, 288
Information ............................................... 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 179
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 256
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
Interior Lights ........................................... 201
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 184
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 389
Jump Starting ............................................ 407
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 138
Keyless Access System ............................... 139
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 145
Keys ........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention .................................. 145
Number Tag ............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 149
Remote Transmitter ................................. 144
Types and Functions ................................ 137 Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)
..... 246
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 279
Indicator.................................................... 92
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 65, 70
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 143
Lights ................................................. 168, 352
Automatic ............................................... 169
Bulb Replacement ................................... 352
Daytime Running Lights........................... 171
High Beam Indicator .................................. 89
Interior .................................................... 201
Light Switches ......................................... 168
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 167
Load Limits ................................................ 233
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 150
Childproof Door Locks............................. 149
From Inside ............................................. 147
From Outside .......................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 137
Using a Key ............................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 145
Low Battery Charge ................................. 412
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Lower Anchors ...................................... 65, 70
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 433Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 233
Lumbar Support ....................................... 187M
Maintenance............................................ 331
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 370
Brake Fluid .............................................. 351
Cleaning ................................................. 375
Climate Control System .......................... 374
Coolant .................................................. 347
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 335
Oil .......................................................... 343
Precautions ............................................. 332
Radiator .................................................. 348
Remote Control ...................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................ 371
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 352
Safety ..................................................... 333
Service Items ........................................... 337
Tires........................................................ 361
Transmission Fluid ................................... 350
Under the Hood ...................................... 339
Wireless Headphone ............................... 373
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 82, 413
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 233
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 117
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 119
Mirrors ...................................................... 184
Adjusting ................................................ 184
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Index
Door ....................................................... 185
Exterior ................................................... 185
Interior Rearview ..................................... 184
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 380
Moonroof ................................................. 163
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls .................................................. 119
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 119
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 326
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 434
O
Odometer................................................. 120
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 237
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 342
Adding ................................................... 344
Checking ................................................ 343
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 335
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 342
Viscosity.................................................. 342
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 340
Moonroof ............................................... 163
Power Windows...................................... 161
Tailgate................................................... 151 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 164
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Overheating .............................................. 409
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 254
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ...................................................... 316
Parking Brake ........................................... 299
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 414
Parking Sensor System ............................. 318
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
POWER Button .......................................... 164
Power Tailgate .......................................... 153
Power Windows ........................................ 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 245
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 245
Rain ......................................................... 245
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 385, 392
R
Radiator.................................................... 348
Range ........................................................ 122
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 437Rear Climate Control System
................... 222
From the Front Panel ............................... 222
From the Rear Panel ................................ 225
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 180
Rear Seats ................................................. 198
Second Row Seat ............................ 191, 192
Third Row Seat ........................................ 198
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 184
Refueling .................................................. 327
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 117
Gasoline .......................................... 327, 432
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 296, 364, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 241
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 146
Remote Transmitter ................................. 144
Replacement Battery .................................... 371, 372, 373
Bulbs ....................................................... 352
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 357
Fuses ............................... 418, 421, 424, 425
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 359
Tires ........................................................ 367
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 121
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 185
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 119, 125
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