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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly servic ed and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 403
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tra iler so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits fo r vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and redu ce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Put the transmission into
(S if the transmission shifts frequently.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 622
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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.
Comes on when:
•A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.1 Blind spot information System*
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information
System Not Available multi-information display
appearing.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.
The system does not operate when in
( R.
You can turn off the audible al ert, or all the blind spot
information system alert using the audio/information
screen. 2 Customized Features P. 332
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on.
Comes On
Blinks
Blind spot information
System Alert Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
Main
Item Sub
ItemsMaintenance Minder Indicator
System Message Indicator
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit bottle (If
equipped)
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lin es (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer* fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*4
7●Replace brake fluid*5
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 12,000
km (7,500 miles), then every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fl uid and transfer fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*4
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items:
•Tie rod ends, steeri ng gearbox, and boots
•Suspension components
•Driveshaft boots
•Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
•All fluid levels and condition of fluids
•Exhaust system#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running and
Front Side Marker Lights
Front turn signal, parking/daytime running and front side marker lights are LED type.
Have an authorized Acura dealer in spect and replace the light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emer gency Indicator Lights
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
Siri ® Eyes Free ........................................... 302
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 278
Snow Tires ................................................ 562
Spare Tire ......................................... 579, 629
Spark Plugs ............................................... 628
Specifications ........................................... 628
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 628
Speed Limit Information ......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 134
Speedometer ............................................ 126
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 411
Does Not Start ........................................ 601
Jump Starting ......................................... 604
Remote Engine Start ............................... 413
Steering Wheel ........................................ 203
Adjusting ................................................ 203
Stopping ................................................... 495
Summer Tires ............................................ 562
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 437
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 45
Surround View Camera System ............... 507
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode ................................. 233
System Message Indicator ......................... 89System Updates
........................................ 263
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 624
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 613
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 441
Indicator ............................................ 86, 613
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 613
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 587
Tires ........................................................... 554
Air Pressure ..................................... 555, 629
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 554
Inspection ................................................ 554
Labeling .................................................. 555
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 579, 587
Regulations ............................................. 557
Rotation .................................................. 561
Spare Tire ........................................ 579, 629
Summer .................................................. 562
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 588 Tire Chains .............................................. 562
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 587
Wear Indicators ....................................... 559
Winter..................................................... 562
Tools .......................................................... 578
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 403
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 405
Load Limits .............................................. 403
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 408
Emergency .............................................. 622
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 441
Indicator............................................ 86, 613
Transmission ....................................... 19, 418
Automatic ......................................... 19, 418
Fluid ........................................................ 542
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 420
Indicator.................................................. 614
Number................................................... 630
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 424
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................. 130
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