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Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure or
other obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
When en r
oute, press MENU.
2.
Select Detour
. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™*
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can
also route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available in the U.S. only.
1.
When en r
oute, say “Display traffic on my route.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2.
Say the
number of the incident you want to
avoid.
3.
Say
“Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4.
Say
“Reroute” to set the new route.
*Requires AcuraLink subscription.
Canceling Your Route You can cancel your route at any time. Press the Talk button and say “Cancel
route.” You can also use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
When en r
oute, press MENU.
2.
Select
Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around
the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
Interior Checks
•
Stor
e or secure all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher
than the seat height.
•
Do not place an
ything in the front seat footwells. Secure the floor mats.
•
If
you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
•
Secur
ely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
•
A
djust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Mak
e sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under
the seats.
•
Ev
eryone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
the vehicle, and go off soon after. In addition:
•
During
the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration
or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
•
A
void hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Mak
e sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
R
emove any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Mak
e sure the hood is securely closed.
•
Heat
from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you
or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Mak
e sure the tires are in good condition.
•
Mak
e sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
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Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
vehicle warranties.
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire and Loading
Information label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Label Example
This gure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the
steps for determining the correct load limit:
1.
Locate
the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the
combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the
combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.
The r
esulting gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be ve 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs.)
5.
Determine
the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6.
If y
our vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the Owner’s Manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Load limits example
Example 1 Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo
weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example 2 Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo
weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.
WARNING
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and
trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming
readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
NOTICE
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Use the right selector wheel on the
steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see pressure readings for
each tire (see page 26).
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure
to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver’s
doorjamb.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An
overheated tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
The specific tire
with low pressure
is displayed.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*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 lte r
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
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 uid levels and condition of uid s
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Check expiration information for the Temporary Tire
*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 s\
oot from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,0\
00 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 lte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid
4 Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
Repair Kit bottle
Under the Hood
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid (black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap Battery
Opening the Hood
1.
P
ark the vehicle on a level surface, and apply
the electric parking brake.
2.
Pull
the hood release handle under the lower
left corner of the dashboard.
3.
Push up
the hood latch lever in the center of
the hood to release the lock mechanism, and
then open the hood.
4.
Lift the
hood up most of the way. The
hydraulic supports lift it up the rest of the way
and hold it up.
When closing the hood, lower it to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm), then press
firmly down with your hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Lever
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Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
•
Pr
operly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
129) for the specified pressure.
•
Underinflated
tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•
Ov
erinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
•
Ev
ery day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
•
Measur
e the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than
checked when cold.
•
A
t least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
•
An
y damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if
you see fabric or cord.
•
Unev
en or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•
Cracks or other damage
around the valve stems.
Wear IndicatorsThe groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator
is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have
poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear mark
indicator
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation
and maintenance.
WARNING
Original
tire sizes
Number of
people your
vehicle can
carry Proper cold
tire pressure
Total weight your
vehicle can carry
(do not exceed)
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using
tires of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems to
work incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t
possible, replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels. Only use TPMS-specified wheels approved for your
vehicle.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of
wear.
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are the
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire Chains
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains: Cable type: SCC
Radial Chain SC1040. Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that
they do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
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 instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of tire
chains.
WARNING
Traction devices that are the 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.
NOTICE
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
P245/40R19 98W
•
P: v
ehicle type (passenger)
•
2
45: tire width in millimeters
•
40: aspect ratio (tir
e section height as a
percentage of its width)
•
R:
tire construction code (radial)
•
19: rim
diameter in inches
•
98: load index (code indicating
maximum load
tire can carry)
•
W: speed symbol (code indicating
maximum speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters that
look like the example below. TIN is
located on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the
tire can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal
grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread.
Tire size Tire
Identi cation
Number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identi cation mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
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DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to
Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
emissions testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle emissions tested before the readiness codes
are set, prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the
gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.
P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Mak
e sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Start
the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.
K
eep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6.
Let
the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearb
y, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8.
Driv
e in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If an emissions testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you
may be requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
ModelAcura RL X
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
Quantity 7.8 - 8.7 in³ (127.5 - 142.5 cm³ )
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights27/8W (Amber )
Front Side Marker Lights 2CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LE
D
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Light sFront and Rear Map LightsLEDLEDVanity Mirror Lights2.1WFront Door Pocket LightsLEDCenter Pocket Ligh tLEDBeverage Holder Ligh tLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WLEDGlove Box Ligh tLEDFront and Rear* Foot LightsLEDDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5W
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
Console Compartment Ligh t
Fluids
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Speci edAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Speci edAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission uid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
lter 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Speci e
dAcura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity2.1 US gal (8.0 )
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 )
Tires
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40 R19 98 WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e
*1SizeT155/70D17 110MPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula r19 x 8JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
*if equipped
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CLIENT INFORMATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week by calling (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada).
Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the following benefits are
available:
•
T
owing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
•
R
oadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
•
T
rip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust
through from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Acura accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Acura replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from an Acura dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler
for the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada)
for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and other
conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or owners.acura.com (U.S.)
or www.myacura.ca (Canada). Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle.
To view a list of available commands in the vehicle, press the INFO button and use
the interface dial to select Voice Info. Select a category to hear the commands read
aloud.
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
•
Phone call
•
Music sear
ch
•
V
oice help
•
Navigation
•
Audio •
Climate contr
ol
•
What
is today’s date?
•
What
time is it?
•
Call (number)
•
Call (contact name)
Navigation CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Navigation,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
A
ddress (U.S. only)
•
Place name (U.S.
only)
•
Find near
est POI category
•
Go home •
Pr
evious destination
•
A
ddress book
•
Place phone number
Climate Control Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Climate control,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Climate contr
ol automatic
•
Climate
control on*
•
Climate
control off*
•
Air
conditioner on*
•
Air
conditioner off*
•
Defr
ost on*
•
Defr
ost off*
•
F
an speed up
•
F
an speed down
•
F
an speed # (#: 1 to 7) •
T
emperature # (#: 57 to 87°F, 18
to 32°C) degrees
•
T
emperature up
•
T
emperature down
•
T
emperature max heat
•
T
emperature max cool
•
V
ent
•
Dash
and floor
•
Floor v
ents
•
Floor
and defrost
Phone CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Phone call,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Call/dial (contact name)
•
Dial b
y number •
R
edial
•
Call history
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Remote Battery Strength ..................................... 98
R emote Engine Start .............................................. 76
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 28
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
.....................................40
Right selector wheel
.............................................. 26
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
......90
Roadside Assistance
...................................... 63, 132
Routing
..................................................................... 71
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations
........................................20
Safety Messages
.................................................... 3
Safety Label Locations
..........................................20
Seat Belt Inspection
................................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator
................................24
Seat Belts
................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection
.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator
.............................24
Seat Heaters and
Ventilation
...............................45
Seats
........................................................................\
.. 36
Front Seats
............................................................ 36
Head Restraints
.................................................... 37
Seat Ventilation
...................................................... 45
Security Features
.................................................... 65
Selector wheel
........................................... 26, 47, 57
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 79
Service Codes
........................................................ 114
Settings
............................................................... 27, 41
Setting the Clock
.................................................... 41
Shifting
..................................................................... 78
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................79
Shift Lever
............................................................. 78
Shift Lever
................................................................ 78
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.................................98
Shoulder Anchor
....................................................... 7
Side Airbags
............................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags
................................................. 9
SiriusXM
® Radio ...................................................... 50
SiriusXM® Radio Commands .............................. 134
SMS T
ext Messaging .............................................. 63
Song By Voice
™ Commands ................................134
Sound
........................................................................\
47
SOURCE button
...................................................... 47
Spare Tire*
............................................................. 105Specifications
........................................................
129
Engine and Fuel ..................................................
129
Fluids ....................................................................
129
Light Bulbs...........................................................129
Tires ......................................................................
129
Vehicle .................................................................
129
Speed Dial .........................................................
61, 62
SPORT Mode ...........................................................
78
SPORT Mode indicator ..........................................
25
SRS indicator ....................................................
10, 23
Steering Wheel ........................................................39
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...................
1
Steering Wheel Controls
................................
47
, 66
Street Address .........................................................
69
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
Surround View Camera
........................................
94
S
ystem Guidance Volume
.................................... 68
System message indicator ....................................
24
Talk button ........................................................
57, 66
Talk button tips ................................................
58, 66
Text Messaging .......................................................
63
Tire Chains .............................................................
124
Tire Information ....................................................
122
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................
126
Inflation Guidelines
...........................................
122
Inspection Guidelines .......................................
122
Tire and Loading Information Label ...............
123
Tire and Wheel Replacement ..........................
123
Tire Chains ...........................................................
124
Tire Service Life ..................................................
124
Tire Terminology ................................................
125
Wear Indicators ..................................................
122
Winter Tires .........................................................
124
Tire Labeling ..........................................................
125
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
...................
125
Tir
e Pressure Monitoring System indicator .......
23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 102, 103
Tire Repair Kit .......................................................
104
Tires ........................................................................\
.
129
Tire Service Life .....................................................
124
TPMS indicator ........................................................
23
Traction...................................................................126
Traffic ........................................................................\
72
Treadwear ..............................................................
126
TRIP button ..............................................................
26
Troubleshooting ....................................................130
Trunk ........................................................................\
.
29
Trunk Release Button ............................................
30
Turn-by-Turn Directions........................................ 71
Turn Signal ..............................................................34
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................115
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................29
USB Commands
....................................................134
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................51USB Port
..................................................................
46
Vehicle Controls ......................................................28
Vehicle Settings ......................................................
27
Vehicle Specs .........................................................
129
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator ...........
23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ............................. 92
Visual Index
................................................................ 1
Voice Command Index
........................................ 133
Voice Prompt
.......................................................... 68
VSA indicator
................................................... 23, 25
VSA off indicator
.................................................... 25
Warranty Coverages
............................................ 1
32
Wear Indicators
..................................................... 122
Window
.................................................................... 31
Window Washer Fluid
......................................... 120
Winter Tires
........................................................... 124
Wiper
....................................................................... 34
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers
....................... 35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
........................... 34
Intermittent Wipers
........................................... 34
Wiper Blades
......................................................... 121