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Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these
labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian
models
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
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle) Clutch Fluid

(Light Gray Cap)
Manual transmission models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)
Automatic transmission models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Maintenance Items Under the Hood


6-cylinder models
Loop)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
*
Radiator Cap*
Engine Oil Fill Cap
*: Located under the cover
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Brake Fluid ( Black Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange
Washer Fluid (Blue Cap)
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Dipstick
(Yellow Loop)
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant


Engine Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel. Check the
reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the
radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
1.Remove the right-side engine compartment
cover.
2 Engine Compartment Covers * P. 235
2. Check the amount of coolant in the
reserve tank.
3. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
4. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Reserve Tank
1Engine Coolant
NOTICE
If temperatures consistent ly below -22°F (-30°C) are
expected, the coolant mixture should be changed to
a higher concentration. Cons ult a dealer for more
information.
If Honda antifreeze /coolant is not available, you may
use another major brand non- silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality
coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed
and refilled with Honda anti freeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your
vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or with the engine components.
4-cylinder models
Reserve Tank
MAX MIN6-cylinder models
All models
Reserve Tank
* Not available on all models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant

1. Remove the radiator cap cover.
2. Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
3. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
4. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
5. The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
6 . Pu t th e rad iato r cap b ack o n , an d
tighten it fully.
7. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■Radiator1 Radiator
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Radiator Cap6-cylinder models
All models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid


Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely, as shown
in the image.
5. Rem ove the dipstick and check the
fluid level.
u It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark,
add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it
to the level between the upper and lower
marks, and have your vehicle checked by
a dealer immediately.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
HOT

Range Upper
Lower
Marks
Rubber
Cap
Guide
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating


■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge. 
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAXReserve Tank
MIN
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Foot Brake ............................................... 213
Indicator ............................................ 64, 296
Parking Brake .......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 110
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 249
Back-Up Lights......................................... 256
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Lights................... 255
Fog Lights ................................................ 253
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker 
Lights..................................................... 254
Headlights ............................................... 249
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 258
Rear License Plate Light............................ 257
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator 
Lights..................................................... 255
Bulb Specifications ..........
.................. 308, 310
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 60
Carrying Cargo .................................. 185, 187
CD Player ................................................... 150
Certification Label .................................... 312
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 249
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 294
Child Safety ................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 95
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 98
Child Seat .................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59Child Seat for Infants.................................
50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks .......
........................ 95
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 276
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 274
Client Service Information ....................... 320
Climate Control System ............................ 134
Changing the Mode ................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 135
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 273
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 134
Sensors ................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode................................. 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Clock ...............
............................................. 88
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 247
Coat Hook ................................................. 131
Compact Spare Tire .................. 281, 309, 311
Compass .................................................... 181
Console Compartment ............................. 128
Controls ....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 242
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 242Overheating ............................................
292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 196
Cruise Control ..........................................
203
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 129
Customized Features ................................. 80
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 108
Dead Battery ............................................ 288
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ................................................. 135
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 127
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 313
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 106
Rear View Mirror..................................... 115
Dipstick (Engine Oil) .............
................... 237
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 106
Door Mirrors ............................................. 115
Doors .......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 95
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 95
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ................................................ 10, 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Outside ................................................... 91
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D

323
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 264
Driving ...................................................... 183
Automatic Transmission .......................... 196
Braking ................................................... 212
Cruise Control ........................................ 203
Shifting Gear .................................. 197, 201
Starting the Engine ................................. 193
Driving Position Memory System .........
... 112
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 296
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 206
Emergency ................................................ 303
Emergency Trunk Opener ......................... 98
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 315
Engine ....................................................... 312
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Oil .......................................................... 236
Starting................................................... 193
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 105
Engine Coolant ................
........................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75Engine Oil
.......
.......................................... 236
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking ................................................. 237
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64 , 294
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
System ...........
.................................... 68 , 296
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 276
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 115F
Features..................................................... 139
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 273
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ...........
.......................................... 281
Floor Mats ................................................. 275
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 244
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Manual Transmission ............................... 245
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator ..............
....................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 124
Foot Brake ................................................. 213
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36 Front Seats
................................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 217
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 78
Recommendation ....................................
217
Refueling................................................. 217
Fuel Economy ........................................... 220
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 219
Message.................................................. 295
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 218
Unable to Unlock .................................... 304
Fuses .......................................................... 298
Inspecting and Changing......................... 302
Locations................................................. 298
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Information ............................................. 217
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 217
Gauges ...............
......................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 197
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F
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325
Types and Functions.................................. 89
Valet Key .................................................. 90
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 196
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 180
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 106, 249
Automatic............................................... 107
Bulb Replacement ................................... 249
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 108
Fog Lights ............................................... 108
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 126
Light Switches......................................... 106
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 106
Load Limits ..
............................................. 187
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 89
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 95
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 95
From Inside ............................................... 93
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 89
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
Using a Key............................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ..................
..... 92
Low Battery Charge ................................. 294
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 64, 294
Lower Anchors ............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 309, 311
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 187
M
Maintenance............................................. 223
Battery .................................................... 270
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 246
Cleaning .................................................. 274
Climate Control ....................................... 273
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Oil ........................................................... 237
Precautions .............................................. 224
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 272
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 249
Safety ...................................................... 225
Service Items ........................................... 229
Tires ........................................................ 261
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............
65, 295
Manual Transmission ................................ 201
Map Lights ................................................ 126
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 187
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 75
Mirrors ....................................................... 115
Adjusting ................................................. 115 Automatic Dimming ................................
115
Door ....................................................... 115
Exterior ................................................... 115
Interior Rearview ..................................... 115
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
221
Moonroof ................................................. 104
MP3 ................................................... 150, 156
Multi-Information Display ......................... 76
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 312
O
Odometer................................................... 77
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 236
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 237
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 294
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 236
Viscosity .................................................. 236
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 233
Moonroof ............................................... 104
Power Windows ...................................... 101
Trunk ........................................................ 96
Overheating .......
....................................... 292
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