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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
P. 460
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 404
2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 418
2 Traffic Jam Assist P. 430
•Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.• Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 402
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
P. 460
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 404
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 423
2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 418
2 Traffic Jam Assist P. 430
•Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a
soft cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 402
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
P. 460
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 404
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 423
2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 418
2 Traffic Jam Assist P. 430
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset the trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature readi ng by up to ± 5°F (U.S.) or ± 3°C (Canada) if the
temperature reading seems incorrect.
Use the audio/information screen to correct the temperature.
2Customized Features P. 297
Shows the estimated average fuel econom y of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or
l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset,
the average fuel economy is also reset.
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the te mperature reading has stabilized.
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when the average fuel economy is
reset.
2 Customized Features P. 297
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Type and Functions ................... 129
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 139
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 141
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 142
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 143
Security System ................................ 146
Immobilizer System .......................... 146
Security System Alarm ...................... 146Opening and Closing the Windows .... 149
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ... 151
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 152
Turn Signals ..................................... 155
Light Switches.................................. 156
Fog Lights
*...................................... 159
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Auto High-Beam .............................. 160
Wipers and Washers ........................ 163
Brightness Control ........................... 166
Rear Defogger/ Heated Door Mirror/Heated
Windshield Button ......................... 168 Driving Position Memory System ...... 169
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 171
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175
Front Seats ...................................... 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 182
Interior Lights .................................. 182
Interior Convenience Items .............. 184
Climate Control System ................... 200
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Locking the doors and trunk
Press the door lock button on the front or rear
door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and trunk lock; and
the security system sets.1Using the Keyless Access System
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip a front or rear door handle wearing
gloves, the door sensor ma y be slow to respond or
may not respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
Door Lock
Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 297
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
You can change the automatic intermittent wiper
setting in the AUTO position.
Rain Sensing , Intermittent , and Speed Sensitive
can be selected.
Rain Sensing : Default setting.
Intermittent : You can adjust the intermittent time
using the adjustment ring.
Speed Sensitive : You can adjust the intermittent
time using the adjustment ring. In addition, the
intermittent time become s a few seconds shorter
when the vehicle speeds up. 2 Customized Features P. 297
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you, based in inputs from the mirror
sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select ON for synchronization mode, and
OFF for dual mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the
passenger’s side temperature and vent
mode become the same as the driver’s
side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and vent mo de, and the passenger’s
side temperature and ve nt mode can be set
separately.
You can also return to du al mode by changing the
passenger’s side temperature or switching the vent mode.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 374
Maximum Load Limit........................ 377
Towing a Trailer ................................ 379
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 380
Precautions While Driving................. 385
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 386
Shifting ............................................ 387
SPORT Mode.................................... 395
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 396
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 397
AcuraWatch
TM.................................. 398
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 402 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 404
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 418Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 423
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 430
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 441
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 443SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 444Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 447Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
High Voltage Battery ........................ 451 Braking
Brake System ................................... 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 458
Brake Assist System ......................... 459
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 460
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 468
Parking Sensor System
*................... 470
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 474
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 478
Surround View Camera System*..... 480
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 490
How to Refuel ................................. 491
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 492
* Not available on all models
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