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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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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Information
Client Service Information
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-866-78-ACURA
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, Motor Number, and
Transmission Number P. 554
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Information
Music recognition technology and related
data are provided by Gracenote ®.
Gracenote is the indus try standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery.
For more information, visit
www.gracenote.com.
When music is recorded to the HDD from a
CD, information such as the recording artist
and track name are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when
available).
Gracenote may not contain information for
all albums.
Gracenote is an in ternet-based music
recognition service that allows artist, album,
and track information from CDs to display
on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates
a year. More information about Gracenote,
its features, and downloads are available at
■Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB)www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca
(in Canada).
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote.
One or more patents owned by Gracenote
apply to this produc t and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States and/or other
countries.
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Grace note”). The software
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or file identification and
obtain music- related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or
■Gracenote ® END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of the intended End-User
functions or this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your no n-exclusive license to
use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will
terminate if you violate these restrictions. If
your license terminates, you agree to cease
any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers.
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Information
Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and the
Gracenote Servers, including all ownership
rights. Under no circumstances will
Gracenote become liable for any payment
to you for any information that you provide.
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce
its rights under this Agreement against you
directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique
identifier to track que ries for statistical
purposes. The purpose of a randomly
assigned numeric identifi er is to allow the
Gracenote service to count queries without
knowing anything abou t who you are. For
more information, see the web page for the
Gracenote Privacy Polic y for the Gracenote
service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or
warranties, express or implied, regarding
the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in
the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves
the right to delete data from the Gracenote
Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers are error-
free or that functioning of Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers will be
uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide you
with new enhanced or additional data types
or categories that Gracenote may provide in
the future and is fr
ee to discontinue its
services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES
NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE
OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote 2009 Requirements to access Pandora
®
• Latest version of the Pandora app
installed on your Android, Blackberry, or
iPhone.
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the inte rnet via WiFi or
cellular data network.■Disclaimer of Pandora ®
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Limitations
•Access to Pandora requires an active
internet connection
• Ability to access Pandora through this
system is subject to change without
notice
• Certain functionality of Pandora service is
not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating new stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying songs, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ >. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
• Mobile access requires a smartphone
with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.
• Pandora is only available in the United
States.
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 79
A
AAC.................................................... 248, 272
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 425
Accessories and Modifications ................. 458
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 382
AcuraLink .................................................. 352
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 88, 385
Additives Coolant ........................................... 476, 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 471
Washer .................................................... 479
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 471
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 110
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 411
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 271
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 281 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 489, 553
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 240
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 425
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213 Error Messages ....................................... 277
General Information................................ 282
HDD ....................................................... 251
Internet Radio ......................................... 269
iPod ........................................................ 261
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 248, 272
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 283
Recommended Devices ........................... 285
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 285
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 561
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 145
Customize ...................................... 119, 301
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 423
Indicator ........................................... 76, 423
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 76, 423
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 110
Average Speed ......................................... 111
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Index
B
Battery12-Volt ................................................... 497
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 79, 535
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 497
High Voltage........................................... 419
Jump Starting ......................................... 530
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 497
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 498
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ..................................... 189
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 413
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 275
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 313
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 420
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 425
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 423
Brake Assist System................................. 426
Fluid ....................................................... 479
Foot Brake .............................................. 422
Parking Brake.......................................... 420
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 77
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 74, 536
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 167Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
.... 166
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 413
Bulb Replacement .................................... 480
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 483
Brake/Taillight s and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 483
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights .......... 484
Fog Lights ................................................ 480
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 481
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 480
Headlights ............................................... 480
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 484
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 484
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 482
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 552
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 446
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 70
Cargo Area ................................................ 193
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 192
Carrying Cargo .................................. 361, 363
CD Player ................................................... 248
Center Pocket ........................................... 188
Certification Label .................................... 554
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ....................... 535Child Safety
................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 144
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 144
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 503
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 501
Client Service Information ....................... 562
Climate Control System ............................ 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 500
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Clock .......................................................... 132
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 427
Coat Hooks ............................................... 191
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 427
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 521, 553
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 476
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 83
Overheating............................................. 533
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 478
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 372
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 440
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ........................ 113, 286
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 162
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 530
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 555
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 472
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 145
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 145
Door Open Message .................................. 35 Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 491
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 359
Braking ................................................... 420
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 372
Shifting Gear ........................................... 373
Turning on the Power.............................. 366
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 372
Creeping ................................................. 372
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Kickdown ................................................ 372
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 375
Shifting ................................................... 373
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 500
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 111
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 75
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 82, 537 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 409
Emergency ................................................ 546
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 557
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 554
Coolant .................................................. 476
Jump Starting ......................................... 530
Oil .......................................................... 471
Remote Engine Start ............................... 368
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 470
Engine Coolant ........................................ 476
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Overheating ............................................ 533
Engine Oil ................................................. 471
Adding ................................................... 473
Checking ................................................ 472
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 464
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 535
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 471
e-pretensioners .......................................... 38
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 70
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 503
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 500
Oil .......................................................... 474
Flat Tire ............................................. 509, 521
Floor Mats ................................................ 502
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 479
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 478
Engine Coolant ....................................... 476
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 479
Foot Brake ................................................ 422
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 195
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................................ 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 383
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 455
Economy................................................. 457
Gauge .................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 111
Recommendation............................ 455, 552
Refueling ................................................ 455
Fuel Economy ........................................... 457
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 456 Fuses
.......................................................... 540
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 545
Locations ................................. 540, 542, 544
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 457
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 455
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................. 455
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 373
Glass (care) ........................................ 501, 504
Glove Box .................................................. 184
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 507
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 313
Auto Answer ........................................... 328
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 330
Automatic Transferring ............................ 328
Displaying Messages ................................ 347
Editing User Name ................................... 327
HFL Buttons ............................................. 313 HFL Menus .............................................. 315
HFL Status Display ................................... 314
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 314
Making a Call .......................................... 338
Options During a Call .............................. 344
Phone Setup............................................ 319
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 334
Receiving a Call ....................................... 343
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 345
Ring Tone................................................ 329
Roadside Assistance ................................ 351
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 346
Speed Dial ............................................... 331
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 326
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 324
Use Contact Photo .................................. 329
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 251
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlight Washers ................................... 165
Headlights ................................................. 159
Aiming .................................................... 480
Automatic Operation............................... 160
Dimming ......................................... 159, 162
Operating................................................ 159
Head-Up Display ....................................... 123
Brightness Control................................... 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 194
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 313
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