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uuSurround View Camera System*uUsing the Surround View Camera System
Continued
Driving
Using the Surround View Camera System
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the  rear view when the gear position is 
changed to 
(R.
■When Parking Your Vehicle1 When Parking Your Vehicle
The ground view can be disp layed even with the door 
mirrors folded. However,  the viewable angle and 
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system 
when the door mirrors are folded.
When changing the gear position from/to 
( R, you 
may experience a delay in  switching between the 
audio/information screen  and a rear view image.
Canadian models
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
When the 
steering wheel 
is turned more 
than 90 
degrees.
The projection lines 
appear approx. 16 
inches (40 cm) outside 
the vehicle body.
Blind spots 
appear in 
black.
Press the CAMERA 
button.
Approximate distances 
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the 
projection lines indicate
39 inches 
(1 m)
20 inches 
(50 cm)
39 inches 
(1 m)
Ground View Icon
Click the ground 
view icon.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information 
Display (MID)
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance 
screen, it displays codes for 
maintenance items due at the next 
engine oil change, along with the 
percentage of engine oil life 
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 
percent. Once you  switch the display 
by rolling the right selector wheel, this 
message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end 
of its service life, and the maintenance 
items should be insp ected and serviced 
soon.
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Change the gear position to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact 
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire. 
If a chain-mounted front tire  goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it 
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire, 
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point 
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in 
the image until the top of the jack contacts 
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is 
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar 
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the 
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with  people or luggage in the 
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support  the weight (“load”) or 
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use 
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.
•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the 
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, 
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire 
exactly, and no person should place any 
portion of their body under a vehicle that is 
supported by a jack.
Jack 
Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise  severely damaged, you will need to have the 
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can 
use the temporary tire repair kit so that  you can drive to the nearest service station 
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp  the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface and apply the parking 
brake.
2. Change the gear position to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in  the following situations. 
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistant to have 
the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is 
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by  driving with the tires 
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the 
tire. If you remove it from  the tire, you may not be 
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the 
one provided in the kit that  came with your vehicle. If 
a different agent is used, you may permanently 
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch  (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact 
Area
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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The  ENGINE START/STOP  button may be used to stop the engine due to an 
emergency situation even while driving. If  you must stop the engine, do either of the 
following operations:
• Press and hold the  ENGINE START/STOP  button for two seconds.
• Firmly press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,  because turning off the engine disables 
the power assist the engine provides to  the steering and braking systems, it will 
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use 
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down  the vehicle and stop immediately in a 
safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to 
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete 
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
The gear position auto matically changes to 
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete 
stop. Then press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice without depressing the 
brake pedal to change the mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button while 
driving unless it is absolute ly necessary for the engine 
to be turned off.
If you press the  ENGINE START/STOP button while 
driving, the beeper sounds.
Vehicles with U.S. models
Vehicles with Canada models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■Rear Differential Fluid*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura ATF-type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.5 US qt (4.3 L)*1
5.1 US qt (4.8 L)*2
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.76 US qt (1.67 L)
SpecifiedAcura HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.61 US qt (0.58 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.6 US qt (4.4 L)
Change 
including 
filter
5.0 US qt (4.8 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.43 US gal (5.40 L) 
(change including the remaining 0.23 US gal 
(0.86 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 19 inch wheel
*2: Models with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize235/55R19 101H*1
255/45R20 101V*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])*1
36 (250 [2.5])*2
Compact 
Spare*
Size T155/90D17 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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