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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 133
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Outside .......................................... 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ............................................. 142
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 144
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 145
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 146
Security System ................................ 149
Immobilizer System .......................... 149 Security System Alarm...................... 149Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 152Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 154Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 158
Light Switches.................................. 159
Fog Lights ........................................ 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 162
Wipers and Washers ........................ 163
Brightness Control ........................... 166
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...168
Driving Position Memory System ...... 169 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 171
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 182
Interior Lights .................................. 182
Interior Convenience Items .............. 184
Climate Control System ................... 200
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
When you carry the keyless access remote, 
you can lock/unlock the doors and open the 
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle. You can open the trunk within about 
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk 
release button.
■Locking the vehicle
Press the door lock button on the front or rear 
door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the 
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access 
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while 
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip a front or  rear door handle wearing 
gloves, the door sensor ma y be slow to respond or 
may not respond by unlocking the doors.
•The door may not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the 
keyless access remote if it is above or below the 
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is 
too close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery  P. 502
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless 
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 113, 286
Door Lock 
Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatica lly depending on the 
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 113, 286
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a  dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels  or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features  P. 113, 286
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to  AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When in  AUTO, you can also adjust the 
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment 
ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers stop operating  due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to  OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers
The rainfall sensor is in  the location shown below.
Do not put the wiper lever in  AUTO when cleaning 
the windshield or driving  through a car wash. If the 
wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is in ON, 
the rainfall sensor may re spond to your hand or car 
wash liquids, and th e wipers may operate 
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity:
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
High sensitivity:
Higher speed, more sweeps
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic 
dimming rearview mirror and power door 
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights 
behind you. Press the auto  button to turn this 
function on and off. When activated, the auto 
indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mi rror and Power Door Mirrors*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions  P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select  SYNC.
2. Select  ON for synchronized mode, and OFF  
for dual mode.
u When in synchronized mode, the 
passenger’s side temperature and vent 
mode become the same as the driver’s 
side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the 
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the 
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your 
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is 
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a 
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a 
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically 
selects the fan speed most suitable to the 
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the   button, the system changes 
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side 
temperature and vent mo de, and the passenger’s 
side temperature and ve nt mode can be set 
separately.
You can also return to du al mode by changing the 
passenger’s side temperature or switching the vent mode.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the 
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun 
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO,  Fan 
AUTO  is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate  control system is 
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill 
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 360
Maximum Load Limit........................ 363
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 365
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 366
Precautions While Driving................. 371
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 372
Shifting ............................................ 373
SPORT Mode.................................... 380
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 381
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 382
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 383
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low  Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 385Cruise Control ............................................. 398
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 401
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 405Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 412
Agile Handling Assist System............ 414SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel  DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 415Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ..... 416Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 418Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 420
High Voltage Battery ........................ 422
Braking Brake System ................................... 423 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 428
Brake Assist System ......................... 429
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 430
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 438
Parking Sensor System
*................... 439
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 443
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 447
Surround View Camera System*..... 448
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 458
How to Refuel ................................. 459
Fuel Economy .................................... 460
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 460
Accessories and Modifications ........ 461
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 
seats.
u They can interfere with the  driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation 
of the seats, or the operation  of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must  fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt  P. 39
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the 
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators  P. 74
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera
Continued
Driving
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems such as  LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, and CMBSTM, is 
designed to detect an object that tri ggers any of the systems to operate its 
functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
s y s t e m  t o  s h u t  o f f ,  w h e n  p a r k i n g ,  f i n d  a  s h a d y  
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could 
obstruct the camera's fiel d of vision and cause the 
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a 
genuine Acura replacement  windshield. Making even 
minor repairs within the ca mera’s field of vision or 
installing an aftermarke t replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto  the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor 
Camera
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