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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standa rd, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen// 210/251/310. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) th is device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind spot information (BSI) System*
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM *
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
* Not available on all models

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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 only 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.

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
Accessories and Modifications ................ 338
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 174
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 79, 284
Additives Coolant .................................................. 354
Engine Oil ............................................... 349
Washer ................................................... 358
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 349
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Head Restraints ....................................... 164
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ............................................. 98
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 180
Changing the Mode................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 181
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 180
Sensors ................................................... 183
Synchronized Mode ................................ 182
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 180
Air Pressure ...................................... 371, 427 Airbags
........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 310
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 198
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 189
Audio System ............................................ 186
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Error Messages ........................................ 215
General Information ................................ 218
iPod ®....................................................... 205
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 210
Pandora ®................................................. 208
Reactivating ............................................. 188
Recommended CDs ................................. 219
Recommended Devices ............................ 221
Remote Controls ..................................... 189
Security Code .......................................... 188
Theft Protection ....................................... 188 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 221
USB Port.................................................. 187
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 191
Authorized Manuals ................................ 435
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 105, 112
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 152
Automatic Lighting .................................. 148
Automatic Transmission ........................... 274
Creeping ................................................. 274
Fluid ........................................................ 356
Kickdown ................................................ 274
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 276
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 413
Shifting ................................................... 275
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 187
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 98
Average Speed ........................................... 99
AWD .......................................................... 310
B
Battery ...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 68, 416
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 379
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ..................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 307
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 213

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Index
Display Button.......................................... 191
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ........................................................ 119
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ............. 72
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 87
Keys........................................................ 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 373
Driving ...................................................... 255
Automatic Transmission .......................... 274
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Shifting Gear .......................................... 275
Starting the Engine ................................. 268
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 382
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 305
Emergency ................................................ 423 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 431
Engine ....................................................... 428
Coolant ................................................... 354
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Oil ........................................................... 349
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Starting ................................................... 268
Engine Coolant ......................................... 354
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 355
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 354
Overheating ............................................ 414
Temperature Gauge .................................. 93
Engine Oil ................................................. 349
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 350
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 343
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 416
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 349
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 418
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 385
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160
F
Features.................................................... 185
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 382
Oil ........................................................... 352
Flat Tire ............................................. 391, 397
Floor Mats ................................................. 384
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 356
Brake ...................................................... 357
Engine Coolant ....................................... 354
Windshield Washer ................................. 358
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 167
Foot Brake ................................................ 315
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 282
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 335
Economy ................................................. 337
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 98
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation .................................... 335
Refueling................................................. 335
Fuel Economy ........................................... 337
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 336
Message.................................................. 417
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 336

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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 420
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 422
Locations ......................................... 420, 421
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 337
Gauge ....................................................... 93
Information ............................................. 335
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 335
Gauges ......................................................... 93
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 275
Glass (care) ................................................ 386
Glove Box .................................................. 171
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 359
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 389
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 224
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 240
Automatic Transferring ............................ 238
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 238
HFL Buttons ............................................. 224
HFL Menus .............................................. 226
HFL Status Display.................................... 225
Making a Call .......................................... 243 Options During a Call .............................. 247
Phone Setup............................................ 231
Receiving a Call ....................................... 246
Speed Dial ............................................... 241
Text Message .................................. 236, 248
To Clear the System ................................ 239
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 237
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 164
Headlights ................................................. 147
Automatic Operation............................... 148
Dimming ......................................... 147, 150
Operating................................................ 147
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 177, 178, 179
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 224
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 272
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 222I
Identification Numbers ............................ 428
Engine and Transmission ......................... 428
Vehicle Identification ............................... 428
Illumination Control ................................. 154
Knob ....................................................... 154
Immobilizer System .................................. 137
Indicator.................................................... 74 Indicators
.................................................... 66
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 79, 284
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 77
Brake System ............................................ 66
Charging System............................... 68, 416
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 80, 81
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 280
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 279
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 72, 418
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
Keyless Access System............................... 76
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 79, 299
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 67, 416
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 73
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 417
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 66, 418
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 68
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 70

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System Message ....................................... 75
Transmission ............................................. 68
Turn Signal ............................................... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 71, 305
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 71, 306
Information .............................................. 425
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 154
Interior Lights ........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 159
iPod ®......................................................... 205
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 394
Jump Starting ........................................... 411
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 121
Keyless Access System .............................. 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 126
Keys ........................................................... 119
Lockout Prevention ................................. 126
Number Tag............................................ 121
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 129
Remote Transmitter ................................ 125
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote ................................. 119, 127, 270
Types and Functions................................ 119 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
....... 274
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 293
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 297
Language (HFL) ......................................... 225
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 55, 58
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) .............. 293
Lights ................................................. 147, 359
Automatic ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement .................................... 359
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Fog Lights ................................................ 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 147
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 147
Load Limits ................................................ 259
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 119
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 130
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 128
From Outside ........................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 119
Using a Key ............................................. 126
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
Low Battery Charge .................................. 416
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 67, 416Lower Anchors
...................................... 55, 58
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 259
Lumbar Support ....................................... 162M
Maintenance............................................. 339
Battery .................................................... 379
Brake Fluid .............................................. 357
Cleaning ................................................. 383
Climate Control System ........................... 382
Coolant ................................................... 354
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 343
Oil ........................................................... 350
Precautions ............................................. 340
Radiator .................................................. 355
Remote Transmitter ......................... 380, 381
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 359
Safety...................................................... 341
Service Items ........................................... 345
Tires ........................................................ 370
Transmission Fluid ................................... 356
Under the Hood ...................................... 347
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 417
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 259
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 93

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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................. 159
Door ........................................................ 160
Exterior .................................................... 160
Interior Rearview...................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 338
Moonroof .................................................. 143
MP3 .................................................... 202, 210
Multi-Information Display .......................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 334
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 428
O
Odometer.................................................... 97
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 349
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 350
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 343
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 416
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 349, 427
Viscosity .......................................... 349, 427
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 348
Moonroof ................................................ 143
Power Windows ...................................... 140 Tailgate ................................................... 131
Outside Temperature Display .................... 98
Overheating .............................................. 414
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 277
Pandora® ................................................... 208
Panic Mode ............................................... 139
Parking ...................................................... 326
Parking Brake ........................................... 314
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 66, 418
Parking Sensor System ............................. 327
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 147
Power Tailgate ......................................... 133
Power Windows ....................................... 140
Precautions While Driving ....................... 273
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 273
Rain ........................................................ 273
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 391, 397
R
Radiator.................................................... 355
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 198
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 200
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 199
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 199
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 431
Rear Defogger/ Heated Door Mirror Button .................. 155
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 179
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 159
Refueling .................................................. 335
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 93
Gasoline ......................................... 335, 426
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Regulations .............................. 312, 373, 429
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 270
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 380, 381
Bulbs ...................................................... 359
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 366
Fuses .............................................. 420, 421
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 368
Tires........................................................ 376
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 430
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 98
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160

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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 69
Seat Heaters ............................................. 177
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Lumbar Support ...................................... 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 167
Seat Heaters ........................... 177, 178, 179
Security System ........................................ 137
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 94
Select Lever ........................................ 16, 275
Operation ......................................... 16, 276
Releasing ................................................ 413
Won’t Move ........................................... 413 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 54
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 190
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 275
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 68, 276
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 275
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 33
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 46
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 200
SMS Text Message ............................ 236, 248
Snow Tires ................................................. 378
Spare Tire .......................................... 391, 427
Spark Plugs ................................................ 426
Specifications ............................................ 426
Specified Fuel .................................... 335, 426
Speedometer .............................................. 93
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 268
Does Not Start ......................................... 408
Jump Starting .......................................... 411
Remote Engine Start ................................ 270
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Stopping .................................................... 326
Summer Tires ............................................ 378
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 144Synchronized Mode
................................. 182
System Message Indicator .......................... 75
T
Tachometer................................................. 93
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Open....................................... 424
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 98
Temperature Gauge ................................... 93
Temperature Sensor ........................... 98, 183
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 398
Text Message .................................... 236, 248
Time (Setting) ........................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 310
Indicator............................................ 73, 419
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 397
Tires ........................................................... 370
Air Pressure ..................................... 371, 427
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 370
Inspection ............................................... 370
Labeling .................................................. 371
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 391, 397
Regulations ............................................. 373
Rotation .................................................. 377
Spare Tire ........................................ 391, 427
Summer .................................................. 378
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 398
Tire Chains .............................................. 378

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Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 397
Wear Indicators ....................................... 375
Winter ..................................................... 378
Tools .......................................................... 390
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 261
Equipment and Accessories...................... 262
Load Limits .............................................. 261
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 265
Emergency............................................... 423
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 310
Indicator ............................................ 73, 419
Transmission .............................................. 275
Automatic ............................................... 275
Fluid ........................................................ 356
Number ................................................... 428
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 277
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 68, 276
Trip Meter ................................................... 98
Troubleshooting ....................................... 389
Blown Fuse ...................................... 420, 421
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 423
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 408
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 414
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 391, 397
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 129
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 413
Warning Indicators .................................... 66 Turn Signals
.............................................. 147
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 73
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 119, 127, 270
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 128
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 186
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 221
USB Port .................................................... 187
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 428
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 305
Off Button............................................... 306
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ................................ 71, 305
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 349, 427
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 305
W
Wallpaper................................................. 194
Warning and Information Messages ......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 416
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 433
Watts ........................................................ 426
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 375
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 394
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 358
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 140
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................. 386
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 358
Wiper Blades........................................... 366
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires .............................................. 378
Snow Tires .............................................. 378
Tire Chains.............................................. 378
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 366
Front....................................................... 151
Rear ........................................................ 153
WMA ................................................. 202, 210
Worn Tires ................................................ 370