fuel Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Guide

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a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
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about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 132).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2015 Acura TLX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all TLX
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warranties
in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac
platform) and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.
com to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle
Warranty, or Consumer Information Book. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.
com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from
your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment. VISUAL INDEX ...................................
1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 8
Child Safety .................................... 14
Safety Label Locations .................. 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 21
INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................. 22
Condition Indicators ...................... 24
On/Off Indicators .......................... 25
Multi-Information Display ........... 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 27
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 27
Keyless Access System .................. 28
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 29
Power Window Operation ............ 30
Power Moonroof Operation .........31
Interior and Exterior Lights ...........32
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 33
Wiper Operation ............................ 33
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 35
Driving Position Memory System ... 37
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 38
Adjusting the Mirrors .....................39
Customized Features ..................... 40
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 41
Climate Control System ................42
Seat Heaters and Ventilation* ..... 43AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......
44
Basic Audio Operation ................... 44
FM/AM Radio .................................. 47
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 48
Compact Disc (CD) ........................ 49
iPod® or USB Flash Drive .............. 50
Bluetooth® Audio ............................ 51
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* .... 52
Pandora® ......................................... 53
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 54
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ® ... 55
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 55
Pairing a Phone ............................... 57
Making a Call .................................. 58
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 61
A CURALINK
®* ................................. 62
AcuraLink Messages ....................... 62
Subscription Features .................... 63
NAVIGATION* ............................... 65
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 65
Entering a Destination .................. 68
Routing ............................................ 70
DRIVING .......................................... 72
Before Driving ................................. 72
Maximum Load Limit ..................... 73
Remote Engine Start* .................... 75
Starting to Drive ............................. 76
Shifting ............................................. 77
Braking ............................................. 81
Auto Idle Stop* ............................... 83
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ... 84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 84
*if equipped
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Cruise Control ................................ 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* .............. 86
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
with Pedestrian Detection* .......... 88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 89
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 90
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* ...................... 91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System* ........................................... 92
Blind Spot Information (BSI)
System* ........................................... 93
Parking Sensor System* ................ 94
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
(AWD)* ............................................ 94
Multi-View Rear Camera ............... 95
Cross Traffic Monitor* ................... 96
Refueling ......................................... 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ...98
Keyless Access Remote Battery
Strength ........................................... 98
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ........ 98
Jump Starting .................................. 99
Overheating ................................... 101
Emergency Engine Stop ............... 102
Emergency Towing ....................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................... 103
Tire Repair Kit* ............................. 104Changing a Flat Tire .....................
105
Fuse Locations .............................. 108
MAINTENANCE ............................. 111
Safety Precautions ........................ 111
Maintenance Minder™ ................. 112
Under the Hood ............................. 114
Engine Oil ....................................... 116
Engine Coolant .............................. 118
Window Washer Fluid .................. 119
Checking the Battery .................... 119
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 120
Tire Information ............................ 121
Tire Labeling .................................. 124
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 127
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 128
SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 129
CLIENT INFORMATION ............... 131
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 131
Contact Us .................................... 132
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside
Assistance ..................................... 133
Warranty Coverages .................... 133
V OICE COMMAND INDEX ......... 134
INDEX ............................................ 140
*if equipped
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 33
2 Wipers/washers p. 33
3 Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 85, p. 86
4 Horn
5 Voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 55
6 Audio controls p. 45
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 78, p. 80
10 Advanced Cruise Control (ACC)
Distance button* p. 86
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS) button* p. 90
Trunk release button p. 28
Fuel fill door button p. 97
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 89, p. 92
Parking sensor button* p. 94
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) OFF button* p. 91
Headlight washer button* p. 34
Heated windshield button* p. 34
13 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 76
14 Heated steering wheel* p. 38
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
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27
4
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13
12
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93
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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Electric parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped
Auto Idle Stop*
(Blinks) There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)*
• There is a problem with the SH-AWD system. The engine drives only the
front wheels.
• (Blinks) The differential temperature is too high. Stop in a safe place, shift
to Park (P), and idle until the indicator goes off.
ACC* onLKAS* on
SPORT mode on ECON mode on
Automatic brake hold on
Automatic brake activated
Auto idle stop* activated
Auto idle stop* off
Ca nada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on Exterior lights on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
FCW*/CMBS
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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel:
Scroll to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil life
Main Displays
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
IDS setting/
SH-AWD monitor*
*if equipped
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk.
Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
*if equipped
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 75).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds.Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
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Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the
vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1. Press BRAKE HOLD. The BRAKE HOLD indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
2. With Drive (D) selected, press the brake pedal
and come to a complete stop. The HOLD
indicator appears, and brake hold is applied.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold
and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press BRAKE HOLD again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
• Braking is applied for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
Automatic brake
hold button
Using the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious injury
or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the
vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious injury
or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and
applying the parking brake.
WARNING
Auto Idle Stop*
Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in
Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the engine
turns off and the auto idle stop indicator appears.
When you release the brake pedal, the engine
restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart) when
the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill, the
windshield defroster is on, and other conditions. See the Owner’s Manual on the
Owner information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) for
a full list of conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
Climate Control Operation
When auto idle stop is activated, the air conditioning system is turned off.
The engine may restart automatically under the following conditions:
• You select MAX HEAT or MAX COOL on the climate control system.
• You turn on the windshield defroster.
• The interior humidity is high.
• There is a significant difference between the climate control set temperature
and the actual interior temperature.
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Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Setting the Vehicle Speed1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator
appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25
mph/40 km/h). Press SET/- and take your foot
off the pedal to set the speed. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress CANCEL, CRUISE, or the brake pedal. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
SET/- button
CANCEL button
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or OffVSA is turned on every time you turn on the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you
hear a beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF
indicator appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which
allows the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. This can be helpful when trying to free
your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
VSA OFF
button VSA OFF indicator
The selected mode
briefly appears
in the multi-
information display.
Econ: Maximizes fuel economy.
Normal: Balances fuel economy and sportiness for everyday driving.
Sport: Enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist and
increased throttle response and SH-AWD* and Precision All Wheel Steer* control.
Sport+: Adds to Sport mode and allows increased performance when using paddle
shifters (see page 78 or 80).
Press IDS to
cycle through
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How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel fill cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler pipe. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible, and turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel
fill door opens.
3. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the lower
part of the filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully. Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler pipe.
4. After filling, wait about 5 seconds before
removing the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door
by hand.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
NOTICE
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when your vehicle
is in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when
backing out of parking spaces.
The system does not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or Off
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Cross Traffic Monitor.
4. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
This system is for your convenience only. The system cannot detect all
approaching vehicles or avoid all possible collisions.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to reverse the vehicle before doing so
may result in a collision. Do not rely only on the system’s audible and visual
alerts when reversing.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before reversing your vehicle.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 ASub Fuse Bo x*360 AABS/VSA Motor40 AABS/VSA FSR20 AMain Fa n*2, *330 AMain Fuse125 A
2
IG Mai n30 AF/B Mai n60 AF/B Main 260 AHeadlight Main30 AIG Main 230 AStarter Cut 140 AInjector*2, *320 ASub Fan*1
Rear Defroster40 AMain Fa n*130 ASub Fa n*2, *3
Wiper30 AHeater Motor40 A
*1: 4-cylinder model s*2: 6-cylinder models with 2W D*3: 6-cylinder models with AW D
3
Headlight Washer*2, *3(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake30 A
SH-AWD*3
4
5
6
7
8S TRLD*1, *27.5 A
9Interior Lights*1, *25 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Front Fog*(7.5 A)
13Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop*1, *210 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Headlight Low Lef t7.5 A
2Headlight Low Right7.5 A
3Headlight High Right7.5 A
4H eadlight High Left 7.5 A
*if equipped
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse label Fuse box
Circuit ProtectedAmps1A/C7.5
A2DRL7.5 A3ST Motor*(7.5 A)4
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)7Option7.5 A8MISS SO L(15 A)9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
18
19Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)24SRS10 A25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
12Wiper7.5 A13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
16Moonroo f20 A17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1: 2WD models*2: AWD models
27Parking Lights7.5 A28Lumbar Suppor t10 A29Right DRL7.5 A30Washer20 A31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power
Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A37ACCESSORY7.5 A3839Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket )20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door
Lock10 A
42Door Lock20 ARear Seat Heater*(15 A)Heated Steering Wheel*(10 A)
*2: AWD models
Circuit Protecte dAmpsA
B
CMeter*27.5 A
DB ack Up*210 AEStop*27.5 A
F Parking Lights*215 AGAudio ACC*27.5 A
Rear Seat Heater*2(15 A)AABS/VSA*27.5 A
BM ICU*27.5 AC
D
ESTRLD*27.5 A
FA udio*220 AGACM*27.5 A
Heated Steering Wheel*2(10 A)
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Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition, and parked on level ground with
the parking brake set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
• Do not open the hood during auto idle stop operation* (see page 83).
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
*if equipped
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including the
headlights and all accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment. If the fuse is blown, use a
Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
screw and replace the fuse with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior. If
there is a burned out fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Combined fuse Blown
fuse
Fuse puller
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel. Grasp the bottom edge of the panel
and pull to remove it.
Circuit protected and fuse ratin g
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: AWD models
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1P-AWS L(40 A)
2e-pretensioner Right*(20 A)
3e-pretensioner Left*(20 A)
4ACC Radar*(10 A)
5Idle Stop*1(30 A)
6P-AWS R(40 A)
7FR DE-ICE*(15 A)
8Idle Stop*1(30 A)
Fuse label
Fuse box
Outer panel
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
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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.
Roll the right
selector wheel to
change displays. Engine oil life
Service codes
Maintenance Minder
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oi l*1 and oil flter
\fnspect front and re\rar bra\bes
\fnspect tie rod end\rs, steering gearbox,\r and boots
\fnspect suspension \rcomponent s
\fnspect driveshaft b\root s
\fnspect bra\be hoses \rand lines (\fncludin\rg ABS/VSA)
\fnspect all fuid le\rvels and condition\r of f luids
\fnspect exhaust sys\rte m
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\fnspect fuel lines \rand connections#
Chec\b expiration in\rformation for Tempora\rry Tire
Repair Kit bottl e
*1:I f a message Maintenance Due Now /SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear m\hore than 1\f months
after the display is\h reset\b change the e\hngine oil every year\h.
*\f: If you drive in dus\hty conditions\b repla\hce the air cleaner \helement every 15\b000\h miles (\f4\b000 km) .
*3: If you drive primar\hily in urban areas \hthat have high conce\hntrations of soot \hin the air from ind\hustry and
from diesel-powered\h vehicles\b replace t\hhe dust and pollen f\hlter every 15\b000 mi\hles (\f4\b000 km) .
*4: Driving in mountai\hnous areas at very \hlow vehicle speeds r\hesults in higher tra\hnsmission temperat\hure.
This requires trans\hmission fuid change\hs more frequently t\hhan recommended by \hthe Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions\b have the transmission fuid changed
at 40\b000 miles (64\b0\h00 km)\b then every 3\h0\b000 miles (48\b000 k\hm) .
*5: If you drive regula\hrly in very high temp\heratures (over 110\h°F\b 43°C)\b in very lo\hw temperatures (un\hder
-\f0°F\b -\f9°C)\b replac\he every 60\b000 miles\h/100\b000 km.
*6: 6-cylinder models
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner\r element
*2
Replace dust and p\rollen flter*3
3Replace transmissio\rn fui d*4
4Replace spar\b plugs\r
Replace timing belt\r and inspect water \rpump*5 *6
\fnspect valve clear\rance
5 Replace engine coo\rlan t
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*1: If a message Maint\Nenance Due N\fw /SE\bVICE DUE NOW d\fes n\N\ft appear m\fre than 1\N2 m\fnths after the disp\Nlay is reset, chang\Ne the engine \fil ev\Nery year .
#: See inf\frmati\fn \fn ma\Nintenance and emis\Nsi\fns warranty.
*2: If y\fu drive in dust\Ny c\fnditi\fns, replac\Ne the air cleaner el\Nement every 15,000 \Nmiles (24,000 km) .
*3: If y\fu drive primaril\Ny in urban areas tha\Nt have high c\fncent\Nrati\fns \ff s\f\ft in th\Ne air fr\fm industr y
and fr\fm diesel-p\fwe\Nred vehicles, replac\Ne the dust and p\fll\Nen flter every 15,00\N0 miles (24,000 km\N).
*4: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher tran\ysmission tem\beratur\ye.
This requires trans\ymission fuid change\ys more frequent\fy t\yhan recommended by t\yhe Maintenance
M inder. If you regu\far\fy drive your vehic\fe under these conditions, have the transmission fuid changed
at 40,000 mi\fes (64\y,000 km), then ever\yy 30,000 mi\fes (48,\y000 km).
*5: If you drive regu\fa\yr\fy in very high tem\b\yeratures (over 110\y°F, 43°C), in very \y\fow tem\beratures (u\ynder
-20°F, -29°C), re\b\f\yace every 60,000 mi\y\fes/100,000 km.
*6: 6-cy\finder mode\fs
*7: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher \feve\y\f of mechanica\f (shea\yr)
stress to fuid. Thi\ys requires diferen\ytia\f fuid changes mo\yre frequent\fy than r\yecommended by th e
M aintenance Minder. I\yf you regu\far\fy driv\ye your vehic\fe under\y these conditions, \yhave the diferentia\y\f
fuid changed at 7,5\y00 mi\fes (12,000 km\y), then every 15,00\y0 mi\fes (24,000 km)\y.
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1 \b\ftate tires
2\beplace air cleaner \Nelement*2
\beplace dust and p\f\Nllen flte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3 \beplace transmissi\fn\N fuid*4
4\beplace spark plugs
\beplace timing belt\N and inspect water \Npum p*5, *6
Inspect valve clea\Nrance
5 \beplace engine c\f\fla\Nnt
6\beplace rear differen\Ntial fui d*, *7
U.S. Models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.