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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes,” as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions components
are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there
for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again onl y after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’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.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
4WD.......................................................... 253
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 259
Accessories and Modifications ................ 266
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 148
Additives Coolant .................................................. 282
Engine Oil ............................................... 277
Washer ................................................... 286
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 277
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 142
Front Seats.............................................. 136
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 141
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 85
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 152
Changing the Mode................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 153
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode ................................ 154
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 152 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 312
Air Pressure ....................................... 302, 347
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 167
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 142
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 158
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 166
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Error Messages ........................................ 187
General Information ................................ 190
iPod ®....................................................... 174
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 179
Pandora ®................................................. 177
Reactivating ............................................. 160
Recommended CDs ................................. 191 Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 160
Theft Protection ...................................... 160
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 159
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Audio/Information Display ...................... 162
Authorized Manuals ................................ 355
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Customize ................................................. 92
Automatic Lighting .................................. 123
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Creeping ................................................. 243
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Kickdown ................................................ 243
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 245
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 332
Shifting ................................................... 244
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 86
AWD .......................................................... 253
B
Battery ...................................................... 310
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 335
Jump Starting .......................................... 330
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ..................................... 147

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Bluetooth® Audio ..................................... 182
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 196
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 257
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 259
Brake Assist System ................................. 260
Brake System Indicator............................... 68
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 258
Indicator ............................................ 68, 337
Parking Brake .......................................... 257
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 287
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 294
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Light .................... 292
Fog Lights ................................................ 289
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light.......................... 291
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 296
Rear License Plate Light............................ 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 346
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 149
Carrying Cargo .................................. 229, 231
CD Player ................................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 348 Changing Bulbs
........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 335
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 105
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 105
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 356
Climate Control System ............................ 152
Changing the Mode ................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 153
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode................................. 154
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 152
Clock ............................................................ 96
Coat Hook ................................................. 149
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 321, 347
Compass .................................................... 225
Console Compartment ............................. 146 Controls
...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 333
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 243
Cruise Control .......................................... 248
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customized Features ................................. 87
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 330
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 153
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 349
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 122
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 122
Display Button .......................................... 162
Door Mirrors ............................................. 134
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 106
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 106
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 73
Keys.......................................................... 97

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Index
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 105
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 243
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 197
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 60
Lights ................................................ 122, 287
Automatic............................................... 123
Bulb Replacement ................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 125
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 143
Light Switches......................................... 122
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 122
Load Limits ............................................... 231
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 105
From Inside ............................................. 104
From Outside ............................................ 99
Keys.......................................................... 97
Using a Key............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100Low Battery Charge
.................................. 335
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 231
M
Maintenance............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 310
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285
Cleaning .................................................. 313
Climate Control System ........................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 282
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions .............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Transmitter ................................. 311
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 287
Safety ...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 273
Tires ........................................................ 301
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Map Lights ................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 231
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Door ....................................................... 134
Exterior ................................................... 134
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 266
Moonroof ................................................. 118
MP3 ................................................... 171, 179
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 262
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 348
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 238
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 276
Moonroof ............................................... 118
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Overheating .............................................. 333