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Anti-Lock Brake Sysytem (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring
system, or the vehicle is fitted with the spare tire.
Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system*
•  There is a problem with the AWD system. Only the front wheels are
powered.
•  (Blinks) The AWD system has overheated and is inactive. Stop in a safe
place, shift to Park (P), and idle the engine until the indicator goes off.
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system
•  There is a problem with the VSA system or the hill start assist system.
•  (Blinks) VSA is active.
Brake system
There is a problem with the hydraulic brake boost system.
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped
Door/tailgate open
Close any open doors or the tailgate. A beep sounds if any doors or the
tailgate is opened while driving.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check 
tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on Exterior lights on
Fog lights on*
High beams on
Side airbag off
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped

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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab either front door handle when the
vehicle is off.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
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Leaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Door lock
button
Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate
To unlock: Press and hold the tailgate release
button under the tailgate handle to unlock the
tailgate and all doors. The vehicle can be on or off.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Release Button The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
dashboard to the left of the steering column to open
the tailgate. Press it again at any time to close it.
Lock
Button
Lock
Button
Tailgate release button
Lock
button
Power tailgate
button
Power tailgate
close button
Power Tailgate Close Button Press the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again
to stop the tailgate operation and reverse its
direction.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
*if equipped
HOLD
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Release button: Press to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
Power tailgate button:
Press to unlock and open
the power tailgate. Press
again to close it. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and tailgate. Press again
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
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Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright,  well back in the seat, with your  feet on the  floor.
WARNING
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint.
The tops of the occupant’s ears should be level
with the center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the
restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the
release button, and pull the restraint up and
out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
Front seat
Rear seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•  Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•  Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•  Install each restraint in its proper location. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the
likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position  the front and rear seat  floor mats 
properly and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned,  the floor mats can interfere  with the 
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Rear Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the rear seat to make room for
cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest
position. Put the armrest back into the seat-
back.
4. From the rear door side or cargo area side, pull
the release lever.
To return the seat to its original position, pull up
the seat-back to an upright position until it is
securely latched into place. Reposition the seat
belts as necessary.
Pull
Lever
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment
lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming function reduces the glare from
headlights behind you.
Press the auto button to turn auto dimming
on or off. A green indicator appears when
automatic dimming is on. The function
cancels when the shift lever is in Reverse (R).
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Indicator
Auto button Sensor
Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors using the switches on the driver’s door when the
vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorsEither side door mirror can tilt downward when you shift to Reverse (R) to
improve visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when reversing. The mirror
returns to its original position when you shift out of Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch on
the driver’s door to the left or right side.
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the
vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter,
the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred
positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will
hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
To adjust
To lock Lever
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
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HomeLink®
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.com (Canada).
If you need help, visit  www.homelink.com.
Press and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a fa ster ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
P osition the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
a
The remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
HomeLink
indicator HomeLink
buttons
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed.
Seat Heaters
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. An indicator in the selected
switch appears when the seat heaters are on.
LO button: Press to slowly warm the seat, or to
maintain continuous heating.
HI button: Press to quickly warm the seat. If left in
HI, the heater cycles on and off.
Return the switch to the center to turn the seat
heaters off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use the
seat heaters.
WARNING
AUTO button:
Press, then use the
temperature control dial
to set your preferred
temperature.
ON/OFF
button
Fan speed
buttons Windshield
defroster
button
Passenger’s side
temperature
control dial
SYNC button:
Set the
passenger’s side
temperature to
the same as the
driver’s side.
Rear window
defogger
button
Recirculation
button:
Choose
recirculation or
fresh air.
A/C
button
Vent mode
button: Change
the vent source.
Driver’s side
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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices in the front console, and operate buttons and displays for
the audio system.
USB Adapter Cable
Connect a  USB flash  drive  or other audio  device, such as an iPod®  or iPhone®.
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install  the flash  drive  or cable connector  to the 
USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio
device into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the selector knob to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS
signals.
1. Press SETUP.
2. Select Adjust Clock.
3. Select the item to change (12/24 hour
mode, hour, or minute).
4. Make the necessary changes for each item.
5. Select Set to set the time.
6. Press SETUP to return to the main display.
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Adjusting the Sound
Models without navigation
Adjust various sound settings using the selector knob.
1. Press SETUP.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Models with navigation
Adjust various sound settings using the interface dial.
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Select AUDIO MENU.
3. Select Sound Setup.
4. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
5. Press CANCEL to exit the menu.
*if equipped
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH (+/-) button: Change presets, tracks, albums,
or folders.
FM/AM/XM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press (+) for the next song.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Color Information Display and Controls
Models without navigation
Display audio or phone information, as well as wallpaper (see the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or  www.myacura.ca (Canada)
for uploading instructions). Use the buttons on the center panel to control the
display and audio system.
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
options, and press to
enter a selection.
Color information displayDISPLAY button:
Choose the audio,
wallpaper, or
blank display
mode.
SETUP button:
Select various
audio mode
options, sound
settings, and clock
adjustment.
BACK button: Go
back to the previous
display.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the selector knob to
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Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Models without navigation
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
CD eject button CD slot CD button:
Play a CD.
CD displaySKIP bar:
Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random.
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN button: Press
to hear a 10-second
sample of each song.
Press again to turn
off scan. Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press and
rotate to display folders.
Models with navigation
CD eject button CD slot DISC button:
Play a CD.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
AUDIO button: Go
to the audio screen.
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
TUNE bar: Go to
the next or previous
track.
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and press
ENTER to make selections.
SCAN button:
Press to hear a
10-second sample
of each song on the
CD. Press again to
turn off scan.
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USB Flash Drive
Connect  your USB flash  drive using  the USB adapter cable (see page 45).  The 
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models without navigation
USB display
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder. SKIP bar:
Change
files, or rewind or
fast forward within
a file.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random.
AUX button:
Play USB.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change files. Press to display
the folder list, and rotate and
press to select items.
SCAN button:
Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each file on the folder.
Press again to turn off
scan.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB drive using several
methods.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the USB menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
Models with navigation
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the USB drive using several
methods.
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Select FOLDERS.
3. Select a folder or file.
4. Select the song you want to play.
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
USB displaySKIP bar:
Change
files, or rewind or
fast forward within
a file.
SCAN button: Press
to hear a 10-second
sample of each file
on the folder. Press
again to turn off
scan. HDD/AUX button:
Play USB.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and
press ENTER to make
selections. AUDIO button: Go
to the audio screen.
TUNE bar: Go to the
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State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatiblilty. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
CATEGORY bar:
Go to the next or
previous station.
Pandora displaySKIP bar:
Go to the
next song.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random. AUX button:
Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter
the Pandora menu.
Select items such as
like, dislike, station
list, and bookmarks.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68) or USB (see page
45).
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
Models without navigation
Models with navigation
Pandora display
CATEGORY bar: Go
to the next or previous
station. SKIP bar:
Go to the
next song.
AUDIO button: Go
to the audio screen. HDD/AUX button:
Play Pandora.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Move up,
down, left, and
right. Rotate and
press ENTER to
make selections.