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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain su fficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Ra dial Chain SC1040
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non- slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent
on a flat tire, as it can damage the tire pressure
sensor.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indica tor blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement 12-Volt Batte ry Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage
for a replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 405
Language (HFL) ........................................ 314
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 63
Lights ................................................ 159, 484
Automatic............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Fog Lights ............................................... 162
High Beam Indicator ................................. 85
Interior.................................................... 182
Light Switches......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator.................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
Load Limits ............................................... 363
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 145
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 144
From Inside ............................................. 142
From Outside .......................................... 136
Keys........................................................ 133
Using a Key............................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 140
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 539
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 539
Lower Anchors ........................................... 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 363
Lumbar Support ....................................... 176
M
Maintenance............................................. 463
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 501
Brake Fluid .............................................. 483
Cleaning .................................................. 505
Climate Control System ........................... 504
Coolant ........................................... 480, 482
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 467
Oil ........................................................... 476
Precautions .............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 481
Remote Transmitter ......................... 502, 503
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 484
Safety ...................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 470
Tires ........................................................ 492
Transmission Fluid ................................... 482
Under the Hood ...................................... 472
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 540
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 363
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 106
Mirrors ....................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door ........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 461
Moonroof .................................................. 154 MP3
................................................... 248, 272
Multi-Information Display ....................... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 447
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 558
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 475, 557
Adding .................................................... 477
Checking................................................. 476
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 539
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 475, 557
Viscosity .......................................... 475, 557
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 552
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 473
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows ...................................... 152
Trunk ...................................................... 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display .................. 110
Overheating .............................................. 537
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode).......... 379
Pandora® ................................................... 270
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ...................................................... 438
Parking Brake ............................................ 423
Parking Sensor System .............................. 439
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
POWER Button .......................................... 155
Power Distribution Monitor ............. 128, 227
Power Rear Sunshade ............................... 198
Power System Turning on............................................... 366
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 78
Power Windows ........................................ 152
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 371
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 513, 525
R
Radiator..................................................... 481
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 240
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 245
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 242
Range ........................................................ 111
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 242
Reactive Force Pedal ................................. 381
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 561READY Indicator
......................................... 78
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 197
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 208
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 458
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 458, 556
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 420, 495, 559
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 368
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 502, 503
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Fuses ....................................... 544, 546, 548
Tires ........................................................ 498
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 489
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 560
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 110
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 108, 113
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 401
On and Off.............................................. 402
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels .............................................. 71
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 38
Checking .................................................. 42
e-pretensioners ......................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 39
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women...................................... 41
Reminder ............................................ 37, 81
Warning Indicator ............................... 37, 81
Seat Heaters ............................. 195, 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats.............................................. 175
Seat Heaters ........................... 195, 196, 197
Security System ........................................ 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 378
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 379
Setting the Clock ...................................... 132
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 373
Operation ............................................... 375
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 373
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 500
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 525, 557
Spark Plugs ............................................... 556
Specifications ........................................... 556
Specified Fuel ................................... 458, 556
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 415
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 438
Summer Tires ............................................ 500
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 448
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83 Temperature Sensor
................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 418
Indicator ............................................ 84, 542
Tires ........................................................... 492
Air Pressure ..................................... 493, 557
Chains ..................................................... 500
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 492
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 513
Inspection ................................................ 492
Labeling .................................................. 493
Regulations ............................................. 495
Rotation .................................................. 499
Spare (Optional) .............................. 525, 557
Summer .................................................. 500
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Wear Indicators ....................................... 497
Winter ..................................................... 500
Tools .......................................................... 512
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 550
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 418
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 558
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 511
Blown Fuse.............................. 544, 546, 548
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 550
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 513, 525
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 537
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 531
Premium Gasoline ........................... 458, 556
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 556
Release Handle ........................................ 552
Unable to Open....................................... 552
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 534
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 142
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 285
USB Port .................................................... 213
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 138
V
Valet Mode............................................... 185
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 558
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 127
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 412
Off Button ............................................... 413
Off Indicator ...................................... 83, 413
System Indicator ................................ 83, 412
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 475, 557
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 412
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 539
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 563
Watts ......................................................... 556
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 497
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 528Window Washers
..................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 483
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 152
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 505, 508
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 489
Wipers and Washers................................ 163
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 500
Tire Chains .............................................. 500
Wipers and Washers ................................. 163
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 489
WMA ................................................. 248, 272
Worn Tires ................................................ 492
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