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Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Li ght-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianceinfo@epa.gov
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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Information
Client Service Information
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1-(800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-866-78-ACURA
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: acura_c
r@ch.honda.com
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1-(787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 534
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Continued
Information
Music recognition technology and related
data are provided by Gracenote ®.
Gracenote is the indus try standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery.
For more information, visit
www.gracenote.com.
When music is recorded to the HDD from a
CD, information such as the recording artist
and track name are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when
available).
Gracenote may not contain information for
all albums.
Gracenote is an in ternet-based music
recognition service that allows artist, album,
and track information from CDs to display
on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates
a year. More information about Gracenote,
its features, and downloads are available at
■Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB)www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca
(in Canada).
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote.
One or more patents owned by Gracenote
apply to this produc t and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States and/or other
countries.
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Grace note”). The software
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or f ile identification and
obtain music- related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or
■Gracenote ® END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of th e intended End-User
functions or this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your no n-exclusive license to
use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will
terminate if you violate these restrictions. If
your license terminates , you agree to cease
any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers.
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Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and the
Gracenote Servers, including all ownership
rights. Under no circumstances will
Gracenote become liable for any payment
to you for any information that you provide.
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce
its rights under this Agreement against you
directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique
identifier to track que ries for statistical
purposes. The purpose of a randomly
assigned numeric identifi er is to allow the
Gracenote service to count queries without
knowing anything about who you are. For
more information, see the web page for the
Gracenote Privacy Polic y for the Gracenote
service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or
warranties, express or implied, regarding
the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in
the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves
the right to delete data from the Gracenote
Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers are error-
free or that functioning of Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers will be
uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not oblig
ated to provide you
with new enhanced or additional data types
or categories that Gracenote may provide in
the future and is fr ee to discontinue its
services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES
NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE
OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote 2009 Requirements to access Pandora
®
• Latest version of the Pandora app
installed on your Android, Blackberry, or
iPhone.
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the in ternet via WiFi or
cellular data network.■Disclaimer of Pandora ®
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Limitations
•Access to Pandora requires an active
internet connection
• Ability to access Pandora through this
system is subject to change without
notice
• Certain functionality of Pandora service is
not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating new stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying songs, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/ >. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
• Mobile access requires a smartphone
with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.
• Pandora is only available in the United
States.
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 488
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 171
AcuraLink .................................................. 330
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 82, 361
Additives Coolant ................................................... 458
Engine Oil ................................................ 453
Washer .................................................... 461
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 453
Adjusting
Armrest ................................... 159, 161, 162
Front Seats .............................................. 156
Head Restraints........................................ 159
Mirrors .................................................... 153
Steering Wheel ........................................ 152
Temperature ............................................ 100
Adjusting the Clock .................................. 114
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 395
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 257
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 189 Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
Air Pressure ....................................... 472, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................... 159, 161, 162
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 195
Audio System ............................................ 192
Adjusting the Sound................................ 209
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 193
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 258
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 194
Recommended CDs ................................. 259
Recommended Devices............................ 261 Remote Controls ..................................... 195
Security Code ......................................... 194
Shortcuts ................................................ 198
Theft Protection ...................................... 194
USB Flash Drives...................................... 261
USB Port ................................................. 193
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 205
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 127
Customize ...................................... 109, 278
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 142
Automatic Transmission .......................... 350
Creeping................................................. 350
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Kickdown ............................................... 350
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 352
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Shifting ................................................... 351
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 193
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery...................................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ................ 72, 518
Jump Starting ......................................... 512
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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 480
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 481
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 170
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 396
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 251
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 290
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 461
Foot Brake .............................................. 404
Parking Brake.......................................... 402
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 71
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............ 68, 519
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 148
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 396
Bulb Replacement .................................... 462
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 466
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 465
Door Outer Handle Am bient Lights ......... 467
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 464
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 463
Headlights .............................................. 462
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 467
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 467
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 465 Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights ............................................ 462, 464
Taillights .................................................. 466
Bulb Specifications ................................... 532
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 428
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 173
Carrying Cargo .................................. 339, 341
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 169
Certification Label .................................... 534
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 462
Charging System Indicator ................. 72, 518
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 486
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 484 Client Service Information
....................... 542
Climate Control System ............................ 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 189
Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 409
Coat Hooks ............................................... 172
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 409
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 503, 533
Console Compartment ............................. 168
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 350
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 356
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 170
Customized Features ........................ 103, 262
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
F
Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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Fuel..................................................... 18, 437
Economy................................................. 439
Gauge ...................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Range ..................................................... 101
Recommendation............................ 437, 532
Refueling ................................................ 437
Fuel Economy ........................................... 439
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 18, 438
Fuses ......................................................... 522
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 526
Locations ................................ 522, 524, 525
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 439
Gauge ...................................................... 97
Information............................................. 437
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 437
Gauges ........................................................ 97
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 351
Glass (care) ....................................... 484, 487
Glove Box ................................................. 165
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 489
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 290
Auto Answer ........................................... 305
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 307
Automatic Transferring ............................ 305
Displaying Messages ................................ 325
Editing User Name ................................... 304
HFL Buttons ............................................. 290
HFL Menus .............................................. 292
HFL Status Display ................................... 291
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 291
Making a Call .......................................... 316
Options During a Call .............................. 322
Phone Setup ............................................ 296
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 311
Receiving a Call ....................................... 321
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 323
Ring Tone ................................................ 306
Roadside Assistance ................................. 329
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 324
Speed Dial ............................................... 308
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 303
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options ................................................. 301
Use Contact Photo .................................. 306
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 227
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 159
Headlight Washers ................................... 147 Headlights
................................................. 141
Aiming .................................................... 462
Automatic Operation............................... 142
Dimming ......................................... 141, 144
Operating................................................ 141
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 175
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 176, 177, 178
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 290
High Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 348
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 288
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 534
Vehicle Identification ............................... 534
Illumination Control
Buttons ................................................... 148
Immobilizer System .................................. 131
Indicator.................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................... 82, 361
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 74
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 70, 405
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 84, 397
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 71
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 519
Charging System ............................... 72, 518
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