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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Charging System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a prob lem with the charging system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have y our vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
If the Slow Down! Reduced Stopping Power
Warning Appears
■Reasons for the wa rning to appear
Appears when braking ability is reduced.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
Slow down and drive carefully. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
If the charging system warn ing or battery indicator
illuminate and there is a rotten egg smell in the
vehicle, roll down the windows to prevent
accumulation of gasses in the vehicle.
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the trunk room near the +
terminal on the battery.
■Trunk Room Fuse Box
Positive Battery
Terminal Cover
Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, and
remove the tool case.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 582
Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, unscrew
the wing bolt, and remove the tool case.
Then, remove the compact spare tire and
battery cover.
2Checking the Battery P. 564
Remove the cover on the + terminal (as
shown).
Replacement of this fuse should be done by
a dealer.
Models without optional spare tire
Models with optional spare tire
All models
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
aBattery450 A
b−150 A
cJump Start Box200 A
d−80 A
eRear Box 170 A
fFuse Box 260 A
gRear Box 270 A
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlight s and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.
5. Check the fuses on the battery in the trunk
room.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label. 2 Fuse Locations P. 620
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover type A.
Combined Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness code 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 properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mo de to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again onl y after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Continued
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purch ased from your dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifeti me Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Statement on Warranty Coverage for Aftermarket and Recycled Parts
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Ac t, 15 U.S.C. s.2301 et seq., makes it illegal for
motor vehicle manufacturers to void a motor vehicle warranty or deny warranty
coverage solely because an aftermarket or recycled part has been used to repair the
vehicle or someone other than the authoriz ed service provider performed service on
the vehicle.
This provision does not apply to a ne w motor vehicle purchased solely for
commercial or industrial use.
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 567
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 564
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Blind spot information System ................ 413
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 261
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 485
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 490
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 489
Indicator ................................ 80, 81, 82, 615
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 617
Parking Brake .......................................... 485
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 159
Built-in Key ................................................ 121
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 550
Brake, Rear Turn Si gnal and Taillight/Rear
Side Marker Lights ................................. 551
Fog Lights ................................................ 550
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 550
Headlights ............................................... 550
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 551 Puddle Lights........................................... 551
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 551
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 550
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 551
Bulb Specifications ................................... 632
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 369, 371
Certification Label .................................... 634
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 550
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
Child Seat .................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 63
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 64
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 65
Using a Tether ........................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 134
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 573
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 571
Client Service Information ....................... 644Climate Control System
........................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Clock ......................................................... 118
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 420
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 420
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 596, 633
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Controls .................................................... 117
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................ 547
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 381
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 500
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customized Features ............................... 302
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 606
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 325
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 635
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 150
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 537
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 135
Door Open Indicator ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 558
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 108
Driving ...................................................... 367
Automatic Transmission .......................... 381
Braking ................................................... 485
Shifting Gear .......................................... 382
Starting the Engine ................................. 374
Driving Position Memory System ............ 162
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 616
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 405
Emergency ................................................ 627
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 637
Engine ....................................................... 634
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Oil ........................................................... 536
Remote Engine Start ................................ 376
Starting ................................................... 374
Engine Coolant ................................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 536
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking ................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 536
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 612
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 573
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 570
Oil ........................................................... 540
Flat Tire ..................................................... 581
Floor Mats ................................................. 572
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ............................... 544, 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 549
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 238
Fog Lights ................................................. 153
Indicator.................................................... 90
Foot Brake ................................................ 489
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 168
Adjusting ................................................ 168
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 482
Fuel ...................................................... 22, 515
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Range ..................................................... 103
Recommendation ............................ 515, 632
Refueling................................................. 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 516
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Index
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/ Green) .................................................... 93
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 89, 409, 411
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator................................... 83
Maintenance Minder................................. 92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 82, 617
Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red) ..................... 80, 81, 615, 617
Safety Support Indicator (Amber) .............. 94
Safety Support Indicato r (Green/Gray) ....... 96
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 87
Security System Alarm............................... 91
Shift Position............................................. 83
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 92
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 57, 88
System Message ....................................... 92
Transmission System ................................. 84
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 89, 406
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 89, 405
Information .............................................. 631
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 159
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 391
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392
Interior Convenience Items ...................... 189
Interior Lights ........................................... 180
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 165
iPad ............................................................ 280
iPhone ....................................................... 280
iPod ................................................... 255, 280
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 599
Jump Starting ........................................... 606
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Access System ............................... 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 130
Keys ........................................................... 120
Lockout Prevention .................................. 130
Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 134
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Two-way Keyless Remote ................ 131, 376
Types and Functions ................................ 120
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 381
Knee Airbags .............................................. 51
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 450
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 66
Legal Information .................................... 294
License Information ................................. 297
Lights ................................................. 150, 550
Automatic ............................................... 151
Bulb Replacement ................................... 550
Daytime Running Lights........................... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 153
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 150
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 371
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 135
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
From Inside ............................................. 132
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 87
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 122
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 633
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 371
Lumbar Support ....................................... 168
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 104, 521
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Battery..................................................... 564
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 571
Climate Control System ........................... 570
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 537
Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator................................................... 545
Remote Transmitter ......................... 568, 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 550
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items............................................ 528
Tires ........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid.................................... 548
Under the Hood....................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 576
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 258 MP3/WMA/AAC
........................................ 258
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98
Switching the Display .............................. 101
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 103
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 634
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 633
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 633
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 633
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 629
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 609
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 390
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 485
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 615
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 617
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 380
Rain ........................................................ 380
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 581
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 484
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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Index
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 637
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 161
Rear Seats ................................................. 178
Seat Heaters ........................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 165
Refueling .................................................. 515
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 97
Gasoline ......................................... 515, 632
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 87
Regulations .............................. 411, 558, 635
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 568
Replacement Battery ............................................ 568, 569
Bulbs ...................................................... 550
Fuses ...................................... 620, 622, 623
Tires........................................................ 561
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 552
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 636
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 102
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 167
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 471
On and Off ............................................. 473
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 76 Safety Message
............................................. 3
Safety Support .......................................... 111
Seat Belts ..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 87
Seat Heaters ...................................... 194, 195
Seat Ventilators ........................................ 194
Seats .......................................................... 168
Adjusting ................................................. 168
Front Seats .............................................. 168
Lumbar Support ...................................... 168
Rear Seats ............................................... 178
Seat Control Interface .............................. 170
Seat Heaters .................................... 194, 195
Ventilators ............................................... 194
Security System ......................................... 139
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 91
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 91
Select Button ............................................ 382
Operation ................................................ 384
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 389
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 390
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118 SH-AWD
® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 408
Shift Button ........................................ 20, 382
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 83, 384
Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 382
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 382
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 267
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 242
Snow Tires ................................................. 563
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 596, 633
Spark Plugs ............................................... 632
Specifications ............................................ 632
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 632
Speed Limit Information ............................ 99
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 104
Speedometer .............................................. 97
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 105
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 404
Starting the Engine .................................. 374
Does Not Start......................................... 603
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 148
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Remote Engine Start................................ 376
Steering Wheel ......................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Stopping ................................................... 494
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