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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The Parking Brake and Brake System
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you press the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 665
The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, depress
the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then
select the intended gear position while maintaining
brake pressure.
When changing the gear position to
( P, always keep
your foot on the brake pedal until you have
confirmed that
( P is shown on the gear position
indicator.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in
( N, (P or (R, the fuel supply may
be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer red zone.
Gear Position Indicator
Tachometer red zone
Press the ( P button.
Pull back the (R button.
Press the
( N button.
Shift Button
Indicator M
(sequential mode)
Indicator
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Press the button.
Each time you press the button,
the mode switches between
Drive and S Position mode.D/S
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Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shif t operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
The transmission is in
( S and Sport mode, to
prioritize the engine perf ormance enhancement, the
transmission may not allow for shifting up while the
engine speed is low.
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)
Downshifting
when pulling
the
( - paddle
shifter.
(Changes to a
lower gear.) Upshifting
when pulling
the (
+ paddle
shifter.
(Changes to a
higher gear.)
( - (+Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
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Driving
■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driv ing styles according to the following chart.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 359
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 463
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1
SNOWMaximizes controllability through reduced throttle response
When in SNOW, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 464
White
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effort and reduced ride
firmness (if Active Damper System is equipped)Blue
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhite
SPORTEnhances vehicle response through increased steering effort, heightened
throttle response, modified active sound control, and more responsive ride
and/or handling (if Active Damper System and/or SH-AWD ® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System w ill stay disabled regardless of
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 464
Red
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart. Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 359
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 463
Last Dynamic ModeNext Dynamic ModeWelcome Accent Light Color*1
SNOWNORMALWhite
COMFORTCOMFORTBlue
NORMAL or SPORTNORMALWhite
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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
■Lighting area of the accent light
Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with
Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 359
Lighting Area of the Accent Light
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (w ith the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 550
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R or (S, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the tra nsmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The Integrated Dynamics System mode is changed to SNOW or SPORT mode.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 550
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uuWhen Driving uAgile Handling Assist
Driving
Agile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during
cornering.
Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed , when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.
1 Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist ca nnot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agil e handling assist does not
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.AWD models
2WD models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
Monitors the tire pr essure while you are
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the multi-information display.
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come
on. 2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks P. 676
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.
Only use genuine TPMS specified wheels since your
vehicle’s wheels are equipped with the low tire
pressure/TPMS sensor.
If you drive your vehicle without the genuine TPMS
specified wheels, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator blinks for one minutes and then stays on.
2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 620
The TPMS audibly and visually informs you of
changes in tire pressure of the individual tire that you
are adjusting using audibl e and visual indications.
If a change in tire pressure has been significant, the
system beeps and the hazard lights flash continuously
for five seconds when the specified tire pressure is
reached. Stop filling the tire.Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
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Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power
mode to ON, and roll the right selector wheel
until you see the tire pressure screen.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).
Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on the multi-information
display can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant di fference between the two values, or if
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message
on the multi-information di splay do not go off after
you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
have the system checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check
Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer. may appear if you
drive with the compact spare tire
*, or there is a
problem with the TPMS.
* Not available on all models
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