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CleaningInterior CareUse a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.■
Cleaning Seat Belts
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Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if
liquids are splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches.
Doing so may cause the items to malfunction or a fire
inside the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their composition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make sure to gently wipe them
off using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
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The floor mats hook over the floor anchors,
which keep the mats from sliding forward. To
remove the mats for cleaning, turn the anchor
knobs to the unlock position. When
reinstalling the mats after cleaning, turn the
knobs to the lock position.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of
the anchored mat.
Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently. Pay close attention to the pleats
and seams. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with a 90% water and
10% neutral soap solution. Then buff it with a clean, dry cloth. Remove any dust or
dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
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Floor Mats
1 Floor Mats
If you use any floor mats that were not originally
provided with your vehicle, make sure they are
designed for your specific vehicle, fit correctly, and
are securely anchored by the floor anchors.
Position the rear seat floor mats properly. If they are
not properly positioned, the floor mats can interfere
with the front seat functions.
Unlock
Lock
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Exterior CareDust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• Turn off the automatic intermittent wipers
*.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle 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.
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and exp ose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
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Washing the Vehicle
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Using an Automated Car Wash
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Using High Pressure Cleaners
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Applying Wax
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents
1Applying WaxNOTICEChemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe up
spills immediately.
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If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or
a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that
helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts water accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.■
Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
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Cleaning the Window
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Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
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Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
1Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

Index
512Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 407
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 167
AcuraLink .................................................. 326
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 81, 353
Additives Coolant ................................................... 426
Engine Oil ................................................ 421
Washer .................................................... 429
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 421
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 158
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 149
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Temperature .............................................. 99
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 378
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 185
Sensors .................................................... 186 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Air Pressure ....................................... 440, 499
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 192
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound................................ 206
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 190
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 259
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 191
Recommended CDs ................................. 260
Recommended Devices............................ 262
Remote Controls ..................................... 192 Security Code ......................................... 191
Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 191
USB Flash Drives...................................... 262
USB Port ................................................. 189
Authorized Manuals ................................ 507
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 124
Customize ...................................... 108, 276
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Indicator ........................................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 69, 388
Automatic Lighting .................................. 138
Automatic Transmission .......................... 344
Creeping................................................. 344
Fluid ....................................................... 428
Kickdown ............................................... 344
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 346
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 480
Shifting ................................................... 345
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 190
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery...................................................... 448
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 483
Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 448
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 449

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Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 485
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 372
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 483
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 381, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 484
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 349
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 376
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 377
Information ............................................... 497
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144 Interface Dial
............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 471
Jump Starting ........................................... 477KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 344LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 371
Language (HFL) ........................................ 287
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 137, 430
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 430
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 337
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 120
Low Battery Charge ................................. 483
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 337
Lumbar Support ....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 409
Battery .................................................... 448
Brake Fluid .............................................. 429
Cleaning ................................................. 451
Climate Control System .......................... 450
Coolant .................................................. 426

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Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 413
Oil .......................................................... 422
Precautions ............................................. 410
Radiator .................................................. 427
Remote Transmitter ................................ 449
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 430
Safety ..................................................... 411
Service Items ........................................... 416
Tires........................................................ 439
Transmission Fluid ................................... 428
Under the Hood ...................................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 71, 484
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 337
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 94
Mirrors ...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 407
Moonroof ................................................. 132
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 403
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 500
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 421, 499
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking ................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 421, 499
Viscosity .......................................... 421, 499
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 494
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 419
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99
Overheating .............................................. 481
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 348
Pandora® ................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 129
Parking ...................................................... 398
Parking Brake ........................................... 385
Parking Sensor System ............................. 399 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 175
Power Windows ....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............ 378
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 457
RRadiator.................................................... 427
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 503
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Refueling .................................................. 404
Fuel Gauge................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 404, 498
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 383, 442, 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117