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Rotate the dial to select the entry
you want to store a voice tag for,
press ENTER, and move the
interf ace selector down f or ‘‘OK.’’
You can also press the Talk button,
say the list number of the entry
you want to store a voice tag for,
and say ‘‘OK.’’
Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Store
Voice Tag’’ and press ENTER, or
press the Talk button and say
‘‘Store Voice Tag.’’ HFL responds
‘‘Please select the number of the
speed dial to register the voice tag.’’
The above message will appear.
PresstheTalkbuttononthe
steering wheel and say the voice
tag name (f or example, ‘‘Mike’’)
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Using a Voice TagDeleting a Voice Tag
Press the INFO button, rotate the
dial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ and
press ENTER, or press the Talk
button and say ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Which cellular
phone item would you like to
select?’’
Press the Talk button, and say
‘‘Call’’ and the Voice Tag right
after it.
HFL starts dialing the phone
number associated with the Voice
Tag. HFL Calling screen is
displayed. Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers.
To end the call, rotate the dial to
select ‘‘Hang-up’’ and press
ENTER, or press the Hang-Up
button on the steering wheel. Move the interf ace selector down
to select ‘‘Phone Setup,’’ or press
the Talk button and say ‘‘Phone
Setup.’’ Rotate the dial to select
‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ and press
ENTER, or press the Talk button
and say ‘‘Edit Speed Dial.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Please select a method
to edit.’’
Press the INFO button, rotate the
dial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ and
press ENTER, or press the Talk
button and say ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Which cellular
phone item would you like to
select?’’
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Lowering your vehicle with a
non-Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability. Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Non-Acura wheels, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and may not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD
)system,
vehicle stability assist (VSA
), aka
electronic stability control (ESC),
system and the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). ........................
Preparing to Drive .502
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless .....................
Access System) .503
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless .....................
Access System) .505
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Automatic Transmission .507
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .512
Super Handling-All Wheel ...
Drive (SH-AWD
) System .517
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Parking .519
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Braking System .520
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .521
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System .523
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .526
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Towing a Trailer .531
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Towing Your Vehicle .531
Driving
Driving
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
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Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
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When you are driving in D position,
you can shif t the transmission up or
down manually with the paddle
shif ters.
Each time you pull (right), the
transmission shif ts to a higher gear.
Pull (lef t) to downshif t. You will
see the selected gear number on the
instrument panel.
To shif t up or down, use the
(right) or (lef t) paddle shif ter on
each side of the steering wheel. Downshifting with the paddle shifter
allows you to increase the engine
braking when going down steep or
long hills, and provides more power
when climbing uphills. You can
upshif t the transmission manually to
reduce the rpm. Driving in the
higher gear helps f uel economy.
When you pull either paddle shif ter,
the gear position indicator shows you
the selected gear number.
Using the Paddle Shif ters in D
position (D-Paddle Shif t Mode)
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
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Here are the speed ranges f or
upshif ting and downshif ting.
Speed range
under 130 mph (209 km/h) under 94 mph (150 km/h)
under 63 mph (100 km/h) under 37 mph (59 km/h) Speed range
over 0 mph (0 km/h)
over 9 mph (15 km/h)
over 17 mph (28 km/h)
over 38 mph (60 km/h) When you are in sequential shif t
mode, and the vehicle is stopped,
pull the (right) paddle shifter to
shif t to second gear. You will see
‘‘M2’’ in the display. Starting in
second gear helps to reduce
wheelspin in deep snow or on a
slippery surf ace.
To Shift
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To Shift from
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Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
St art ing in Second Gear
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The SH-AWD torque distribution
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display shows you the amount of
torque being sent to the wheels.
Each wheel right f ront (RF), lef t
front(LF),rightrear(RR),andleft
rear (LR) has its own torque
indicator. Each torque indicator is displayed as
a bar graph divided into 5 segments.
The number of segments represents
the amount of torque distributed to
each wheel.
When there is only a slight change in
torque distribution while driving,
such as cruising on level roads at the
same speed, the torque distribution
monitor may stop displaying the
amount of torque. This is not a
system problem. The monitor will
show the amount if the system
senses any change in torque
distribution.
While the SH-AWD system helps to
enhance the vehicle’s driving
stability in all situations, it is still
your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
The super handling-all wheel drive
(SH-AWD) system is a f ull time all-
wheel-drive system that
automatically controls and transfers
varying amounts of engine torque to
all wheels independently, according
to the driving conditions.
If equipped
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SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
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If the SH-AWD indicator on the
instrument panel stays on, and the
‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message also appears on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is problem
with the SH-AWD system.Your vehicle still has normal f ront-
wheel drive with vehicle stability
assist (VSA), but does not have the
advantages of SH-AWD. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.
If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while
driving, it indicates the dif f erential
temperature is too high. You will also
see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP.
HIGH’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. If this happens,
pull to the side of the road when it is
saf e, shif t to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. If
the indicator does not go out, take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If you are unable to stop the
engine normally while in the Park
position, see on page . 184
On models with keyless access system
Parking T ips
Emergency Engine
Stop
Parking
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