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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Slide out the battery terminal cover.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3 WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Cover
6-cylinder models6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Booster Battery
All models
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5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable:
Engine mounting bolt
Transmission mounting bolt
Engine hanger
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
1 Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.6-cylinder models
Booster Battery
4-cylinder models with
automatic transmission
4-cylinder models with automatic transmission
4-cylinder models with manual transmission
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models with
manual transmission
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified*1Acura ATF DW-1(automatic
transmission fluid)2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
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Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change
4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio50/50 with distilled water
Capacity*11.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*21.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP225/50R17 93VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5JCompact Spare16 x 4T
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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