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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Continued
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
■In Rain1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder•Driving toward the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric pa rking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Move the shift lever from
(D to (P.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The electric parking brake indicato r goes off in about 15 seconds.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in pa rticular if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle
stops completely.
If extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle is rolls down
the slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle
from moving. If you do not take either precaution,
the vehicle may roll unexpe ctedly, leading to a crash.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 442
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 443Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 444
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 445
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 450Opening the Hood ........................... 451
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 452
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 453
Oil Check ......................................... 454
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 455
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 456Engine Coolant ................................ 458
Transmission Fluid ............................ 460
Brake Fluid ....................................... 461
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 461
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 462
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 468
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 471
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 472Tire Labeling .................................... 472DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 474
Wear Indicators ............................... 476
Tire Service Life ................................ 476
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 477
Tire Rotation .................................... 478
Winter Tires ..................................... 479
Battery ............................................... 480
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 481
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 483Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 484
Exterior Care.................................... 486
Accessories and Modifications................ 488
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Main Item Sub Items
*1: If a message Maintenance Due Now 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.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, boots, and
drain plug
●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
●Check expiration informat ion for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*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: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under - 20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
3●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (8.0 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size T155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 488
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 171
AcuraLink .................................................. 330
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 82, 361
Additives Coolant ................................................... 458
Engine Oil ................................................ 453
Washer .................................................... 461
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 453
Adjusting
Armrest ................................... 159, 161, 162
Front Seats .............................................. 156
Head Restraints........................................ 159
Mirrors .................................................... 153
Steering Wheel ........................................ 152
Temperature ............................................ 100
Adjusting the Clock .................................. 114
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 395
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 257
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 189 Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
Air Pressure ....................................... 472, 533
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) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................... 159, 161, 162
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 195
Audio System ............................................ 192
Adjusting the Sound................................ 209
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 193
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 258
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 194
Recommended CDs ................................. 259
Recommended Devices............................ 261 Remote Controls ..................................... 195
Security Code ......................................... 194
Shortcuts ................................................ 198
Theft Protection ...................................... 194
USB Flash Drives...................................... 261
USB Port ................................................. 193
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 205
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 127
Customize ...................................... 109, 278
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 142
Automatic Transmission .......................... 350
Creeping................................................. 350
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Kickdown ............................................... 350
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 352
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Shifting ................................................... 351
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 193
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery...................................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ................ 72, 518
Jump Starting ......................................... 512
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
F
Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) ............................ 84, 85
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 78, 357
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 356
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 29
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 520
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 79
High Beam................................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 83, 388
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 518
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 398, 400
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 72, 519
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 78, 355
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 75, 393
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 394
Information .............................................. 531
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 148
Interface Dial ............................................ 196
Interior Lights ........................................... 163
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 153
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 506
Jump Starting ........................................... 512
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 120
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 346
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 350
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 378
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 386
Language (HFL) ........................................ 291
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 141, 462
Automatic............................................... 142
Bulb Replacement ................................... 462
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
High Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 163
Light Switches......................................... 141
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 140
Load Limits ............................................... 341
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 118
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 122
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
Low Battery Charge ................................. 518
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 341
Lumbar Support ....................................... 157
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................ 441
Battery .................................................... 480
Brake Fluid .............................................. 461
Cleaning ................................................. 484
Climate Control System .......................... 483
Coolant .................................................. 458
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 445
Oil .......................................................... 454
Precautions ............................................. 442
Radiator .................................................. 459
Remote Transmitter ........................ 481, 482
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 462
Safety ..................................................... 443
Service Items ........................................... 448
Tires........................................................ 471
Transmission Fluid ................................... 460
Under the Hood ...................................... 450
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 72, 519
Map Lights ................................................ 164
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 341
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 97
Mirrors ...................................................... 153
Adjusting ................................................ 153
Door ....................................................... 154
Exterior ................................................... 154
Interior Rearview ..................................... 153
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 488
Moonroof ................................................. 136
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 534
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 453, 533
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking ................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 453, 533
Viscosity .......................................... 453, 533
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 197
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 529
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 451
Moonroof................................................ 136
Power Windows ...................................... 134
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 516
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 354
Pandora ®................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ...................................................... 417
Parking Brake ........................................... 402
Parking Sensor System ............................. 418
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 141
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 179
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 349
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 395
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System Indicator ....................................... 78
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 491
R
Radiator.................................................... 459
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 398
Indicator ........................................... 76, 521
Tires .......................................................... 471
Air Pressure..................................... 472, 533
Chains .................................................... 479
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 471
Flat Tire (Puncture) .......................... 491, 503
Inspection ............................................... 471
Labeling .................................................. 472
Regulations ............................................. 474
Rotation.................................................. 478
Spare (Optional) .............................. 503, 533
Summer .......................................... 479, 488
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 492
Wear Indicators....................................... 476
Winter .................................................... 479
Tools ......................................................... 490
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 343
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 343
Emergency .............................................. 527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 398
Transmission ....................................... 17, 351
Automatic................................. 17, 350, 351
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Number .................................................. 534
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 353
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 352
TRIP Button ................................................ 99
Trip Meter ................................................ 100 Troubleshooting
....................................... 489
Blown Fuse .............................. 522, 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 527
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 509
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................. 491, 503
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 516
Premium Gasoline ........................... 437, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 126
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid ........................................................... 128
Light Bulbs .............................................. 532
Release Handle ........................................ 529
Unable to Open ....................................... 529
Trunk Pass-through Cover ........................ 174
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 101
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 346
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 124
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 261
USB Port .................................................... 193 Using the Keyless Access System
............. 118
V
Valet Mode............................................... 166
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 393
Off Button............................................... 394
Off Indicator...................................... 75, 394
System Indicator ................................ 75, 393
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 453, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 393
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 518
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 539
Watts ......................................................... 532
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 476
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 506
Window Washers ..................................... 145
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 461
Switch ..................................................... 145
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 134
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 484, 487
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 188
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