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Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in this Owner’s Manual, and
which contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End
User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing
your use of the installed software, as well as the applications,
services, functions, and content provided through the software.
Your use of the installed software will serve as your consent to the
terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to Acura at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc., Acura Client Rela tions, Mail Stop CHI-4, 1919
Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.acura.com .
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚System Indicators
(P78)
❚Gauges (P97)
❚Multi-Information
Display
(P98)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio/Information Screen (P214)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System
OFF) Button
(P405)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P497)
❚Safety Support Switch (P414, 423, 472)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P161)
❚Brightness Control (P159)
❚Head-Up Display Buttons* (P112, 160)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
(P161)
❚Climate Control System (P197)
❚True Touchpad Interface (P211)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P146)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P164)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P484)
❚Trunk Opener (P136)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P399)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P489)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons (P194)
❚Front Seat Ventilator Buttons* (P194)
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop in dicator
(green) comes on. (P397)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Depress the brake pedal.
Automatic Brake Hold Off

(P489) Automatic Brake Hold On

(P489)
On
Keep the brake pedal
depressed. With the automatic brake hold system
activated, you can release the brake pedal
when the indicato
r (green) comes on.
U.S. Canada
Off
Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system
activated, depress the accelerator pedal.
Restarting
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 117)
Clock (P118)
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P146)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P149)
Lights (P150)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Continued
Instrument Panel
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator P. 83
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 80*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
System Message Indicator
Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM (SH-AWD
®)
System Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)
 P. 82
 P. 82
 P. 82
 P. 83
 P. 83*1 *1

P. 89
*1
*1
Shift Position Indicator P. 83
Transmission System
Indicator P. 84
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
 P. 85
 P. 87
 P. 87 
P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 90

P. 89
*1
*1
*1
 P. 89
*1 P. 88
 P. 93
*1
 P. 90
 P. 92

P. 90
Immobilizer System
Indicator P. 91
Security System Alarm
Indicator P. 91
 P. 92 
P. 92
 P. 93
 P. 96
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green) P. 93
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) P. 93
*1 *1
*1 *1
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
P. 95
*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 94
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator P. 85
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator P. 86
*1
*1
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
 P. 85
*1
*1
High Beam Indicator P. 90
Fog Light Indicator* P. 90
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Transmission
System Indicator
•The current gear selection blinks if the
transmission system has a problem.•Blinks while driving - Performance may be
reduced. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and
have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
you cannot put the transmission into
(R due
to a transmission system failure.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the performance of the vehicle is reduced.
•Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and high
speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
•The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the paddle shifters cannot be used.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and the vehicle is no longer
able to run.•Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 629
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can set the
power mode to ON as an emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 621
•While the vehicle is stop ped, apply the parking
brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake assist system, VSA ® system or hill start
assist system.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 404
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when you partially disable VSA ®.2VSA ® On and Off P. 405
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes low.●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
●Blinks for about one minute, and then stays
on if there is a problem with the TPMS with
Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire
is temporarily installed.●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If th e vehicle is fitted with a
compact spare tire, get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as
you can.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 118
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 120
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 122
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 132
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 134
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 135
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 136
Security System ................................ 139
Immobilizer System .......................... 139
Security System Alarm ...................... 139 Windows
........................................... 142
Moonroof .......................................... 145
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 146
Turn Signals ..................................... 149
Light Switches.................................. 150
Fog Lights
*...................................... 153
ChicaneTM Daytime Running Lights ... 153
Auto High-Beam .............................. 154
Wipers and Washers ........................ 157
Brightness Control ........................... 159
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button .. 161Driving Position Memory System ...... 162 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 164
Mirrors ............................................... 165
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 165
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 166
Seats .................................................. 168
Front Seats ...................................... 168
Interior Convenience Items .............. 180
Interior Lights .................................. 180
Storage Items .................................. 182
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 197
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 201
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, lock
and unlock all the doors and fuel fill door, and
open the trunk.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 139
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 376
Models with two-way keyless remote
Models without two-way keyless
remote
Models with two-way keyless
remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors
are all locked or any are unlocked using the
keyless remote from extended distances.
Press the lock button, the Amber (LEFT) LED blinks once. After th ree seconds, one of
the following feedback will come:
• Green (center) comes on: Acknowle dges that the doors are locked.
• Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not
completely closed.
• Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status
from the vehicle.
■Checking Door Lock Status*1 Checking Door Lock Status*
Operate the remote in an open space. If there are
buildings or other obstacl es between your vehicle
and the remote, the remote may not work even
within the operable range. However, the range
required for unlocking the tr unk and all the doors as
well as activating the pani c function is the same as
that required for operating the standard keyless
remote.
When checking the door lock status, you can also
start or stop the engine.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 376
Red
Green
Amber
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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