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Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the
folllowing conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Remove the audio antenna.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Keep sufficient distance between th e cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine
compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents
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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.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt boos ter battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable:
Engine mounting bolt
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine 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.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
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.
Booster Battery
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appr opriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two condi tions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2 ) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
AcuraLink Audio System
Bluetooth ® AudioBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink®Universal TransceiverImmobilizer System
Remote TransmitterTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 225
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 237
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 237
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 127
Front Seats.............................................. 119
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 117
Rear Seats ............................................... 126
Steering Wheel ....................................... 116
Temperature ............................................. 77
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 141
Changing the Mode................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 271
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 141
Sensor .................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode ................................ 143
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 141
Air Pressure ...................................... 260, 313 Airbags
........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff Syst em ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 152
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 218
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 127
Audio System ............................................ 146
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 151
Auxiliary Input Jack ...... ............................ 148
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 162
Recommended CDs ................................. 170
Recommended Devices ............................ 172
Remote Controls ..................................... 150
Security Code .......................................... 148
Theft Protection....................................... 148
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 147
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 172
Authorized Manuals ................................. 321Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 93
Customize ........................................... 80, 82
Automatic Lighting .................................. 108
Automatic Transmission ........................... 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 204
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 148
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 77
Average Speed ........................................... 78
Battery ...................................................... 268
Charging System Indi cator................. 65, 299
Jump Starting .......................................... 294
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 270
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 165
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60
Brake System ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 218
Brake Assist System ................................. 219
Fluid ........................................................ 245
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 301
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ..................................... 107
Power Windows ........................................ 102
Precautions While Driving ........................ 201
Rain ......................................................... 201
Pregnant Women ....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 278, 287
Radiator ..................................................... 243
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 152
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 153
Range .......................................................... 77
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 153
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 317
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror 
Button ...................................................... 113
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 126
Rearview Mirror (Automatic Dimming) .. 117
Refueling ................................................... 221
Fuel Gauge ............................................ 8, 74
Gasoline .......................................... 221, 312
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ............................... 214 , 262, 315
Remote Transmitter .................................... 89
Replacement Battery..................................................... 270
Bulbs ....................................................... 247Fuses .......................................................
303
Tires ........................................................ 265
Wiper Blade Rubber ........ ........................ 255
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 316
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 76
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 87
Reverse Tilt Mirror .................................... 118
Safe Driving ................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 62
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belts .................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 33
Detachable Anchor.................................... 31
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder 
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Pregnant Women ...................................... 32
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters .............................................. 139
Seats .......................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................ 119
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ...... ............ 123
Front Seats .............................................. 119
Rear Seats ............................................... 126Seat Heaters ...........................................
139
Security System ........................................ 100
Immobilizer System Indi cator..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 71
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 75
Select Lever ........................................ 13, 203
Operation ......................................... 13, 204
Releasing ................................................ 296
Won’t Move ........................................... 296
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 149
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Setting the Clock ........................................ 86
Shift Lever .......................................... 13, 203
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 204
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 203
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 41
Cutoff System ........................................... 43
Off Indicator ............................................. 43
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Side Storage Compartment ..................... 133
Snow Tires ................................................ 267
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 221, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 74
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 37
Starting the Engine .................................. 199
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
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