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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 158)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 310)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 93)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 94)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 191)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System* (P 186)
❙On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 144)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 155)
❙Heated Mirror Button (P 155)
❙Climate Control System (P 180)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button* (P 298)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P 332)
❙Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P 325)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P 135)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 117)
Clock (P 118)
aPress and hold the CLOCK (AUX)
button until Adjust Clock appears.
bPress Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)
to set the time.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
To set the time to the nearest hour: Press
and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust
Clock appears, then press the
(6 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock
sets forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 144)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 147)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 147)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.

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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Comes On P. 420
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either when
the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine does not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been set,
it blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the
on board diagnostics for the
emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes
P. 435
●Comes on while driving - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a
safe place where there are no
flammable objects. Stop the
engine for 10 minutes or more,
and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Comes On or Blinks
P. 421

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models without full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starting
system.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal
and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
●Appears after you unlock and open the
driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 268
●Appears three seconds after the TO START
ENGINE/ To Start Engine message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 268
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
U.S.U.S.
Canada

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to turn the engine off without
the shift lever in
(P.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
after moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in
ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened
when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
with your foot off the brake pedal to change
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the
power mode in ON without the keyless access
remote inside the vehicle.●The message goes off when you bring the
keyless access remote back inside the vehicle,
and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 146

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 118
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 119
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 122Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 128Childproof Door Locks ..................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 130
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 131
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 137
Security System Alarm ...................... 137
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 140Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 143Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 144
Turn Signals ..................................... 147
Light Switches.................................. 147
Fog Lights
*...................................... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 154
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 155Driving Position Memory System ...... 156 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 158
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 159
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 160
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 162
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....183
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the
keyless access system to lock and unlock the
doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 137
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 270
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors
are all locked or any are unlocked using the
keyless access remote from extended
distances.
Press the lock button, the Amber (left) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds one
of the following feedback will come:
• Green (center) comes on: Acknowle dges that the doors are locked.
• Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not
completely closed.
• Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status
from the vehicle.
■Checking Door Lock Status*1 Checking Door Lock Status*
Operate the remote in an open space. If there are
buildings or other obstacl es between your vehicle
and the remote, the remote may not work even
within the operable range. However, the range of
unlock, all doors, and panic functions are the same as
the standard keyless access remote. 2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 125
When checking the door lock status, you can also
start or stop the engine. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 270
Red
Green
Amber
Lock Button
* Not available on all models

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME/Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This
is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED/When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are
unlocked.
2 Customized Features P. 100, 106
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
HOLD
HOLD
Power
Tailgate
Button