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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on when the system is on.
The front corner, rear center and rear corner
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The front center and front corner sensors start
to detect an obstacle when the transmission is
in any position other than
( Por (R, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1Parking sensor system on and off
When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor
Driving
The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 563
•The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
■How the System Works1 Cross Traffic Monitor
Cross traffic monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approaching vehi cle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:
•An obstacle, such as a nother vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.
•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).
•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from an other vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted fr om a facility nearby.
•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
•When there is bad weather.
•Your vehicle is on an incline.
•Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.•Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.
The rear bumper or the sens ors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bum per has been deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
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Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicl e is approaching on the audio/information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1 When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the gear position is in
( R, mud, snow or ice,
etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the
sensor. The system is temp orarily canceled. Check the
bumper corners for any obs tructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on when the gear position is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Wide View Normal View
Arrow IconTop Down View
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Models with surround view camera system
Arrow Icon
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer
* or
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris. 2 Rear Wiper/Washer P. 206
Guidelines appear when you put the transmission
into
( R.
You can change the Guidelines setting.
2 Customized Features P. 359
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Fixed: Fixed Guidelines appear.
Dynamic: Guidelines that move according to the
steering wheel direction appear.
Both: Fixed guidelines and dynamic guidelines
appear.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
* Not available on all models
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera*uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera mode s on the rearview display. Swipe to
highlight the view mode icon and click the A-zone touchpad to change the mode.
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 261
: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is
selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used be fore you turned the power mode to OFF,
Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the
transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you change
from
(R, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 580
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..581
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 582
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 583
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 590
Opening the Hood ........................... 591
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 592
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 593
Oil Check ......................................... 594
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 595 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter .. 596
Engine Coolant ................................ 598
Transmission Fluid ............................ 600
Brake Fluid ....................................... 601
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 602
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 603Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 607
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 612
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 613
Tire Labeling .................................... 613
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 615
Wear Indicators ............................... 617
Tire Service Life ................................ 617
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 618
Tire Rotation .................................... 619
Winter Tires ..................................... 620
Battery ............................................... 621
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 623
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 625Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 627
Exterior Care.................................... 629
Accessories and Modifications ........ 633
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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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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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura ATF-type 2.0
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF-type 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-type
2.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transm ission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF-type 2.0 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
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Maintenance
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Do not use an automated car wash.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
NOTICE
Never run the vehicle through a conveyor-style car
wash or use any type of motorized cleaning device.
Doing so could damage the vehicle and the paint.
Always wash the vehicle by hand with a mild car
wash detergent and plenty of water.
Models with PMC emblem on the console
Models with PMC emblem on the console
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