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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated  to the inflation pressure recommended by  the 
vehicle manufacturer  on the  vehicle placard  or tire inflation pressure 
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard  or tire inflation pressure label,  you should determine the 
proper  tire inflation pressure  for those  tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check  your tires as soon as possible, and inflate  them to the 
proper pressure.
Driving  on a significantly under-inflated  tire causes the tire  to overheat 
and can lead  to tire  failure.  Under-inflation also reduces  fuel efficiency 
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached  the level to trigger 
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When  the system  detects a malfunction,  the telltale  will flash  for 
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. Open  the cargo area  floor lid.
2. Take the kit out of the tool box.
3. Place  the kit  face up  on flat ground near  the 
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided
in the kit that came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may
permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE
Floor lid
Tire repair kit
*if equipped

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CLIENT INFORMATION
CLIENT INFORMATION
TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How  do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 49. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why  doesn’t the vehicle start  when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is  the AUTO setting  on my headlight lever? 
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Only  the driver’s  door unlocks  when I shift to Park (P). Can  all doors unlock? 
A: You can change door lock or unlock settings in the multi-information display
using the Vehicle Settings menu (see page 29), or using the SETTINGS button
(see page 48).
Q: Why  won’t the driver’s  door unlock  when I grab the door handle,  even though  the 
keyless  access remote is  within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery  was disconnected  or went  dead,  the  audio system is  asking for a 
code.  Where  do I find  this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I  operate Pandora  through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB port. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible  with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Contact Us
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client Relations/Services.
U.S. owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 922-8729
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•  Vehicle Identification Number
• Date  of purchase
•  Odometer reading  of your  vehicle
•  Your name, address, and  telephone number
•  A  detailed  description  of the problem
• Name  of the  dealer  who sold  the vehicle  to you
Q: Every 
time I press  the Talk button,  the system  gives me voice prompts.  Can I  turn 
these  off?*
A: Press the SETTINGS button. Use the interface dial to select System Settings, and
then Voice Prompt. Select Off.
Q: Why can’t I select  an item using the interface dial?*
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find  the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Cruise Control ........................................... 101
ENGINE START/STOP button ................... 97
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............ 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....... 105
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 110
Paddle shifters ............................................ 99
Parking Sensor System ............................ 109
Power Mode ................................................. 97
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor ........................ 111
Refueling ..................................................... 112
Remote Engine Start ................................. 96
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 99
Shifting ........................................................ 98
Driving Position Memory System ............... 43
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................... 25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 109
E-Mail ............................................................ 79
Emergency Assistance ...................................82
Emergency Engine Stop ............................... 116
Emergency Towing ........................................ 116
Engine and Fuel ............................................ 143
Engine Coolant .............................................. 132
Engine Oil ...................................................... 130
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................... 97
Exterior lights ........................................... 27, 36
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 87
Flat Tire .......................................................... 120
Floor Mats ....................................................... 42
Fluids ......................................................... 143
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 53, 61
Fog lights .......................................................... 27
Foot Brake ..................................................... 100
Frequently Asked Questions ...................... 144
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle .............................. 33
Front Seats ...................................................... 40
Front Wipers ................................................... 38
Fuel Information ........................................... 112
Fuse Locations ............................................... 123
Garage Opener ............................................... 45
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ...................... 64
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 38
Head Restraints ............................................... 41
High beams ...................................................... 27
Home Address ................................................ 86
HomeLink® Garage Opener ......................... 45
Immobilizer ...................................................... 26
Info buttons .................................................... 28
Instrument Panel ............................................ 24
Interface Dial Feedback ................................ 85
Interior Lights ................................................. 36
Intermittent wipers ....................................... 38
iPod® ..................................................... 56, 65
Jump Starting ................................................ 114Keyless Access System ............................
25, 31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ......... 25, 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....25, 105
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 18
Light Bulbs ..................................................... 143
Lights ..................................................... 27, 36
LINK button .................................................... 82
Lock Tab ........................................................... 33
Low fuel ............................................................ 26
Low oil pressure .............................................. 24
Low tire pressure ............................................. 26
Maintenance .................................................. 126
Brake Fluid .................................................. 133
Changing Wiper Blades ........................... 134
Checking the Battery ............................... 133
Engine Coolant .......................................... 132
Engine Oil .................................................. 130
Maintenance Minder™ ............................ 127
Opening the Hood .................................... 129
Service Codes ............................................. 128
Under the Hood ........................................ 129
Window Washer Fluid .............................. 133
Making a Call ............................................. 71, 76
Malfunction Indicators .................................. 24
Map Legend ..................................................... 88
Map Lights ........................................................ 37
Master Door Lock Switch ............................. 33
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 92
Mirrors ........................................................... 44
Moonroof ......................................................... 35
Multi-Information Display ........................... 28
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................. 110
Navigation ...................................................... 83
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ .................. 89
Detour .......................................................... 89
Display and Controls ................................. 84
Entering a Destination .............................. 86
Find Nearest Place ...................................... 87
Home Address ............................................ 86
Interface Dial Feedback ............................ 85
Map Legend ................................................. 88
Navigation Commands ............................ 147
Place Name .................................................. 87
Routing ........................................................ 88
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 83
Street Address ............................................ 86
System Guidance Volume ........................ 85
Talk Button Tips .......................................... 83
Traffic ........................................................... 89
Turn-by-turn directions ............................ 88
Voice Prompt .............................................. 85
On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) ....................................... 60
One-Touch Turn Signal .................................. 37Opening the Hood ........................................
129
Operator Assistance ...................................... 82
Overheating ................................................... 115
Paddle shifters ................................................ 99
Pairing a Phone ......................................... 70, 75
Pandora® ................................................... 59, 67
Parking brake .......................................... 26, 100
Parking Sensor System ................................ 109
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................... 12
Phone ..................................................... 70, 75
Phonebook ................................................. 71, 77
Phone Commands ........................................ 152
Place Name ...................................................... 87
Power Door Mirrors ....................................... 44
Power Mode ..................................................... 97
Power Moonroof ............................................. 35
Power Tailgate ................................................. 32
Power Window Operation ........................... 34
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................... 39
Readiness Codes ............................................ 142
Rear Camera .................................................. 110
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor ............................ 111
Rear Seats ........................................................ 42
Rearview Mirror ..............................................
44
Rear Wiper ....................................................... 39
Refueling ......................................................... 112
Remote Battery Strength ............................ 113
Remote Engine Start ..................................... 96
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 30
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 23
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ............................. 44
Roadside Assistance .................................... 146
Routing ........................................................... 88
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 23
Safety Label Locations ............................... 22
Safety Messages ............................................ 4
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt reminder ...................................... 26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............ 8
Seat Heaters or Ventilation .......................... 47
Seats ........................................................... 40
SEL/RESET button .......................................... 28
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 99
Service Codes ................................................ 128
Setting the Clock ........................................... 49
Shifting ........................................................... 98
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................... 113
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10Side Curtain Airbags .......................................
10
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................................... 80
SiriusXM® Radio ...................................... 54, 62
SMS Text Messaging ................................ 72, 79
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 151
Sound ............................................................ 51
Specifications ............................................... 143
Speed Dial ..................................... 71, 72, 77, 78
Steering Wheel ............................................... 43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ........................ 51, 83
Street Address ................................................ 86
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... 11, 25
System Guidance Volume ............................ 85
System message ............................................. 26
Tailgate ..................................................... 31, 32
Talk Button Tips ....................................... 74, 83
Text Messaging ......................................... 72, 79
Tire Information ............................................ 136
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 137
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 137
Tire Chains ................................................. 138
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........... 139
Tire Labeling ............................................... 139
Tires ......................................................... 143
Tire Service Life ........................................ 138
Tire Terminology ....................................... 139
Wear Indicators ......................................... 136
Winter Tires ............................................... 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................................... 25, 117
Tire Repair Kit ................................................ 119
Towing .......................................................... 116
Towing a Trailer .............................................. 94
Traffic ........................................................... 89
Troubleshooting ........................................... 144
Turn-by-turn directions ................................ 88
Turn Signal ................................................. 27, 37
Under the Hood ............................................ 129
USB Flash Drive ........................................ 57, 63
USB Port .......................................................... 50
Vehicle Controls ............................................. 30
Vehicle Settings ............................................... 29
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ...... 25, 27, 109
Visual Index ....................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................. 147
Voice Prompt .................................................. 85
Warranty Coverages .................................... 146
Windows .......................................................... 34
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 133
Winter Tires ................................................... 138
Wipers ........................................................... 38
Wiper Blades ................................................. 134