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• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it n ears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the air
conditioning and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down
the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S
position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2 Emergency Towing P. 308
■Driving in Hilly Terrain1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If you use the paddle shifters when driving uphill and
downhill, select 3rd, 2nd, or 1st gear, depending on
the vehicle speed and road conditions. Do not use
4th and 5th gears.
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically downshift to the 1st gear, even in the
sequential shift mode. The gear position indicator
blinks for a few seconds, then stays on. Gear Position
Speed Range
1st0 - 42 mph (0 - 67 km/h)
2nd,3rd 19 - 62 mph (30 - 100 km/h)
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Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
( Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(
Orange Handle) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Dipstick

( Yellow Loop)
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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. Remove 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
NOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid 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 using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
NOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in th e engine compartment.
Upper
Lower
MarksRubber
Cap
Guide
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■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
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
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSizeP225/50R17 93VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*1Size T135/80D16 101M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5JCompact Spare*116 x 4T
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Index
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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Driving...................................................... 189
Automatic Transmission .......................... 202
Braking ................................................... 216
Cruise Control ........................................ 207
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 199
Driving Position Memory System ............ 114
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 271
Elapsed Time .............................................. 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 68, 301
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 210
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Oil .......................................................... 237
Starting................................................... 199
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 106
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297
Temperature Gauge .................................. 74
Engine Oil ................................................. 237
Adding ................................................... 239
Checking ................................................ 238Displaying Oil Life ....................................
231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 237
EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
System ............................................... 68, 301
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 274
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 117
Features ..................................................... 145
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 271
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ............................................. 278, 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 273
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 244
Brake....................................................... 245
Engine Coolant........................................ 242
Windshield Washer.................................. 246
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 126
Foot Brake ................................................. 217
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74Instant Fuel Economy .....
........................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 77
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy ........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 223
Message.................................................. 300
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 222
Unable to Unlock .................................... 309
Fuses .......................................................... 303
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations................................................. 303
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74
Information ............................................. 221
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 221
Gauges ........................................................ 74
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 275
Glove Box .................................................. 130
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 247, 248
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LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights ................................................ 107, 247
Automatic............................................... 108
Bulb Replacement ................................... 247
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Fog Lights ............................................... 109
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 128
Light Switches......................................... 107
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 107
Load Limits ............................................... 193
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 87
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 93
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 93
From Inside ............................................... 91
From Outside ............................................ 89
Keys.......................................................... 87
Lockout Prevention Syst em ....................... 90
Using a Key............................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
Low Battery Charge ................................. 299
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 193Maintenance
............................................. 227
Battery .................................................... 268
Brake Fluid .............................................. 245
Cleaning.................................................. 272
Climate Control ....................................... 271
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 238
Precautions.............................................. 228
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 270
Replacing Light Bulbs... ............................ 247
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items ........................................... 233
Tires ........................................................ 259
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 300
Map Lights ................................................ 128
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 193
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 74
Mirrors ....................................................... 117
Adjusting................................................. 117
Automatic Dimming ................................ 117
Door........................................................ 117
Exterior.................................................... 117
Interior Rearview ..................................... 117
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 225
Moonroof .................................................. 105
MP3 ................................................... 156, 162 Multi-Information Display
......................... 75
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314
Odometer ................................................... 76
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 237
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 238
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 237
Viscosity .................................................. 237
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 236
Moonroof ............................................... 105
Power Windows ...................................... 102
Tailgate ..................................................... 94
Outside Temperature Display .................... 77
Overheating .............................................. 297
Paddle Shifters (S equential Shift 
Mode) ................................................ 13, 205
Panic Mode ............................................... 101
Parking ...................................................... 220
Parking Brake ........................................... 216
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Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 106
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 116
Adjusting ................................................ 116
Stopping ................................................... 220
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 37
Switches (Around the Steering 
Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 106
SYNC Mode .............................................. 143
System Message Indicator ......................... 69
Tachometer ................................................ 74
Tailgate ....................................................... 94
Unable to Open ...................................... 310
Temperature .............................................. 77
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Disp lay .................... 77
Temperature Sensor ................................ 144
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 137
Time (Setting) ............................................. 86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..................................................... 212
Indicator ........................................... 68, 302
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 278
Tires .......................................................... 259
Air Pressure..................................... 260, 313
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 259
Inspection ............................................... 259Labeling ..................................................
260
Puncture (Flat Tire)........................... 278, 287
Regulations ............................................. 262
Rotation .................................................. 266
Spare Tire ........................................ 287, 313
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 278
Wear Indicators ....................................... 264
Winter ..................................................... 267
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 140
Tools .......................................................... 278
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 195
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 196
Load Limits .............................................. 195
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 198
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) .................................................... 212
Indicator ............................................ 68, 302
Transmission ............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Number ................................................... 314
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Position Indicator . ............................ 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 76
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 76
Troubleshooting ....................................... 277
Blown Fuse .............................................. 303
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 18Emergency Towing ..................................
308
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 297
Premium Gasoline ........................... 221, 312
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 278, 287
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 93
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 296
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Turn Signals .............................................. 107
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 132
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 89
Unlocking the Front Doors from the 
Inside ......................................................... 10
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 146, 147
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 172
Valet Key ..................................................... 88
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 314
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®).................. 210
Off Button............................................... 211
Off Indicator.............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation .............................................. 141
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