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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the sa me size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause ce rtain vehicle systems such as the ABS and
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS spec ified wheels approved for your vehicle.
Make sure that the wheel’s specificati ons match those of the original wheels.1Tire and Wheel Replacement
3WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the MID helps to distribute
wear more evenly and increase tire life.
■Tires without rotation marks Rotate the tires as shown here.
■Tires with rotation marksRotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional trea d patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not fr om one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
Front
Rotation MarkFront
Front
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Cable Chain Super Z LT - ZT735
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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385Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire*
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non- slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1Changing a Flat Tire*
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle (if
equipped). If a different agent is used, you may
permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change to
(N when you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position on the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N button is light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 239
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and the exterior lights flash rapidly for five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 427
* Not available on all models
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage
for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifeti me Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet th at came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further in formation concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianc [email protected]
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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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Index
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM).......... 274
On and Off .............................................. 276
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 31
Safety Checklist ........................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 212
Seats .......................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 187
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Seat Heaters .................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 212
Second Row Seat ............................. 191, 192
Third Row Seat ........................................ 198 Second Row Outer Seats Heaters
............ 213
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 192
Security System ......................................... 158
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 90
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 91
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 253
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 254
Setting the Clock ...................................... 136
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 123
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 247
Operation................................................ 249
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 21, 247
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Snow Tires ................................................. 369
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 385, 433
Spark Plugs ............................................... 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel ................................... 327, 432
Speedometer ............................................ 117
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator............................................ 89, 414
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ....... 290
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48 Steering Wheel
........................................ 183
Adjusting ................................................ 183
Heater .................................................... 211
Stopping ................................................... 316
Summer Tires ............................................ 369
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 211
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
System Message Indicator ......................... 91
T
Tachometer.............................................. 117
Tailgate ..................................................... 151
Unable to Open ...................................... 429
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 121, 226
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 393
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 198
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 191
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 210
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 294, 416
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 392
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 361
Air Pressure..................................... 362, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 361
Inspection ............................................... 361
Labeling .................................................. 362
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 385, 392
Regulations ............................................. 364
Rotation.................................................. 368
Spare Tire ....................................... 385, 433
Summer .................................................. 369
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 393
Tire Chains.............................................. 369
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 392
Wear Indicators....................................... 366
Winter .................................................... 369
Tools ......................................................... 384
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 236
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 236
Emergency .............................................. 427
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Transmission ....................................... 21, 247
Dual Clutch............................... 21, 246, 247
Fluid ....................................................... 350
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 249
Number .................................................. 434
Sequential Mode..................................... 253
TRIP Button .............................................. 120
Trip Meter ................................................ 121 Troubleshooting
....................................... 383
Blown Fuse ...................... 418, 421, 424, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 427
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 409
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 404
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 385, 392
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 27, 149
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 167
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 89
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Does Not Activate .................................... 404
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Remote Engine Start ................................ 241
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 205
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 287
Off Button............................................... 288
Off Indicator.............................................. 88
System Indicator ................................ 88, 287
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 342, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 287
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 99
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 412
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 438
Watts ......................................................... 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 366
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 389
Window Washers ..................................... 175
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 351
Switch ..................................................... 175
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 175
Cleaning ................................................. 378
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 221
Washer Fluid ........................................... 351
Wiper Blades ........................................... 357
Wipers and Washers................................ 175
Winter Tires .............................................. 369
Snow Tires .............................................. 369
Tire Chains .............................................. 369
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