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Instrument Panel
Indicators
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection IndicatorP. 79
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
P. 75*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist®
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
®
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
System Message Indicator
Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM (
SH-AWD ®)
System Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
Blind spot information
System Indicator*
P. 76
P.77
P.77
P.78
P.79
*1
*1
P.86*1
*1
Gear Position IndicatorP.79
Transmission System
Indicator
P. 80
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
P. 82
P. 83
P.83
P.84
P.84
P.87
P.85
*1
*1
*1
P.85
*1P.84
P.87
P.91
*1
P.87
P.87
P.90
P.87
Immobilizer System
Indicator
P. 88
Security System Alarm
Indicator P.88
P.89
P.90
P.91
P.92
P.95
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Green)P. 91
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
(Green)P. 91
*1
*1 *1 *1
*1
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
*1P. 93*1
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Charging
System
Indicator
•Comes on when the battery is not
charging.•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 609
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 418—
M (sequential
mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the sequential
mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 424—
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.•Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a de aler as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 563
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 609
●Appears if the dynamic mode cannot be changed
due to certain situations, such as a system error or
adverse driving conditions.
2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 426
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Continued
Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless the device requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
■On the front panel
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
1 On the front panel
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected music players to
them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
1 On the back of the console compartment*
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you ha ve connected music players
to them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlayTM
Continued
Features
Apple CarPlayTM
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatib le iPhone to the system via the USB port
in the console compartment, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of
the iPhone display, to make a phone call, li sten to music, view maps (navigation),
and access messages.
2 USB Ports P. 239
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1 Apple CarPlayTM
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
USB port located in the console compartment.
The USB ports located on the front panel and the
back of the console compartment
* are used only for
charging. 2 USB Ports P. 239
While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls are only
made through Apple CarPlay. If you want to make a
call with Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple
CarPlay OFF or detach th e USB cable from your
iPhone.
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 305
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 364
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
CarPlay menu screen
Select the Acura icon to go
back to the home screen
* Not available on all models
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Continued
Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection , Use, Transmission and Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PR OVIDERS, third party software and services
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and syst ems suppliers, their affiliates and/or their de signated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search hi story, location history in certain applications, previous and saved
destinations, map locations within certain applicat ions, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely transmit information re garding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HONDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFORMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VE HICLE speed, coolant temperature, air comp ressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotations per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and informat ion to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthori zed access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
422
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the
multi-information display.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.u The gear position remains in
(N with the
power mode in ACCESSORY for 15
minutes, then, it automatically changes
to
(P and the power mode changes to
OFF.
u Manually press the ENGINE START/
STOP button cancels ACCESSORY
mode. The
(P indicator comes on and
the power mode changes to OFF. You
must always press the ENGINE START/
STOP button when car wash mode is no
longer needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
The transmission may not stay in
(N position while
the following indicators ar e on or when the message
below appears:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
•Charging system indicator•The Charging System Problem message on the
multi-information display.
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uuBattery uCharging the AGM Battery
Maintenance
Charging the AGM Battery
AGM labeled batteries like those installed in your vehicle require a compatible
charger to be properly charged. Damage to the battery can result if the battery is
charged improperly or with the wrong equi pment. For more information on how to
charge your vehicle’s AGM battery, consult a dealer.1Battery
The battery installed in this vehicle is specifically
designed for a model wi th Auto Idle Stop.
Using a battery other than this specified type may
shorten the battery life, a nd prevent Auto Idle Stop
from activating. If you need to replace the battery,
make sure to select the specified type. Ask a dealer
for more details.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 578
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 579
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 587
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 601
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 602
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 603
Jump Starting .................................... 604
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 606
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 608If the Charging System Indicator Comes On... 609If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 609
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ....................................... 610
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 611
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....612
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 613
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 614
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 615
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 621
Emergency Towing ........................... 622
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 623
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 624Refueling ........................................... 625
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