Page 1 2012 MDX Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
Page 2 Owner's Identification OWNER _________________________________________________________ This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. ______________________________________________________________________________ This Owner's Manual covers all models of the ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ MDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your STREET particular model.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Acura MDX was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will find It will give you years of driving pleasure. information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read intended to help you avoid damage to this manual.
Page 4 Introduction Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
Page 5 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems.
Page 6: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: is very important. And operating this Safety Labels － on the vehicle. ● vehicle safely is an important Safety Messages －...
Page 7: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost.
Page 8 Contents ........................Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ... Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) ..................
Page 9 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Client Relations A quick reference to the main...
Page 10: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL DRIVER'S FRONT INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) (P. 163) AUTO BUTTON AIRBAG (P. 10, 30) GAUGES (P. 78) (P. 165) DRIVING POSITION PASSENGER'S MEMORY SYSTEM FRONT AIRBAG (P.
Page 11 Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD ᤳ2 BSI ALERT INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) BRIGHTNESS (P. 128) (P. 126) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 133) COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) PASSENGER AIRBAG ᤳ2 OFF BUTTON (P.467) OFF INDICATOR (P.
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety ......This section gives you important Lap/Shoulder Belt If You Must Drive with Several ........information about how to protect Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Children ....yourself and your passengers. It shows Seat Belt e-pretensioners If a Child Requires Close ....
Page 13: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Always Wear Your Seat Belt Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendations throughout this A seat belt is your best protection in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. all types of collisions. Airbags are can cause serious or fatal injuries to The recommendations on this page designed to supplement seat belts,...
Page 14 Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Control Your Speed Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Task of Driving Safely Excessive speed is a major factor in Having a tire blowout or a mechanical Engaging in mobile phone crash injuries and deaths. Generally, failure can be extremely hazardous.
Page 15: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) features that work together to protect (11) you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush (11)
Page 16: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts ● Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle Not wearing a seat belt properly belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out of...
Page 17: Airbags
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the help protect the torso and pelvis of Your vehicle has a supplemental heads of the driver and passengers in the driver or a front seat passenger restraint system (SRS) with front outboard seating positions during a...
Page 18 Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 19: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction 1. Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and the protect the driver, adult passengers, tailgate are closed and locked. and teenage children who are large Your vehicle has a door/ enough and mature enough to drive...
Page 20 Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.
Page 21: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering 2. Adjust the Front Seats wheel or dashboard, you can be Sitting too close to a front seriously injured by an inflating front airbag can result in serious airbag, or by striking the steering injury or death if the front wheel or dashboard.
Page 22: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest...
Page 23: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched. Check that seriously injured in a crash.
Page 24 Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the belt again If the seat belt touches or crosses Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or to remove any slack, then check that your neck, or if it crosses your arm This could cause behind your back.
Page 25: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting position in the front seat can be Position Sitting improperly or out of After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash position can result in serious their seats and head restraints, and by striking interior parts of the...
Page 26: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit This will reduce the risk of injuries to Advice for Pregnant Women upright and adjust the seat as far both you and your unborn child that back as possible while allowing full can be caused by a crash or an control of the vehicle.
Page 27: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on ● ● Devices intended to improve Objects on Never let passengers ride in the belts. the front airbag covers. ●...
Page 28: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belt system If either the driver or a front Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ includes an indicator on the passenger does not fasten their seat shoulder belts in all seating instrument panel and a beeper to belt while driving, the beeper will positions.
Page 29: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the All seat belts have an emergency Lap/Shoulder Belt beeper sounds when the driver's seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over your locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front shoulder, across your chest, and the retractor lets you move freely in seat passenger and no items on the...
Page 30: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death. Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
Page 31: Seat Belt E-Pretensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners can be activated If your vehicle gets too close to the Seat Belt e-pretensioners during a collision in which the front vehicle ahead of it in your lane, the airbags In this case, the driver's e-pretensioner slightly do not deploy.
Page 32: Seat Belt Maintenance
Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your Acura Warranty booklet for details. Information CONTINUED...
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
Page 34: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (13) (10) (11) (14) (13) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/Seat Belt ᤳ e-pretensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (16) (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System (SRS) includes: On models with CMBS, front seat Sensors that can detect whether ● ● belt e-pretensioners (see page 24). the driver's seat belt and the front Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint ● passenger's seat belt are latched or System) front airbags.
Page 36 Additional Information About Your Airbags Weight sensors that monitor the A sophisticated electronic system An indicator on the instrument ● ● ● weight on the front passenger's that continually monitors and panel that alerts you to a possible seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs records information about the problem with your airbag system (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
Page 37: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 38 Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Advanced Airbags Airbags (SRS) Your front airbags are also advanced deflation is less than of a second, so Your vehicle is equipped with dual- airbags. The main purpose of this fast that most occupants are not stage, multiple-threshold front feature is to help prevent airbag-...
Page 39 If the seat is under the seat. Although Acura does too far forward, the airbag will inflate not encourage carrying an infant or with less force, regardless of the small child in front, if the sensors severity of the impact.
Page 40: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger's Also, make sure the floor mat behind How Your Side Airbags Work advanced front airbag system will the front passenger's seat is hooked work properly, to the floor mat anchor (see page do not do anything that would increase or decrease the 535).
Page 41 Although Acura does not encourage To get the best protection from the children to ride in front, if the side airbags, front seat occupants...
Page 42: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger's In a Rollover How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the rollover sensor detects your Work side, the passenger's side curtain vehicle is about to roll over, it signals airbag will inflate even if there are no the control unit, which immediately occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 43: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off Indicator SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- The SRS indicator alerts you Works information display (see page 87). to a potential problem with U.S.
Page 44: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR there, something may be interfering...
Page 45: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a If your vehicle has a moderate to ● ● Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an Even if your airbags problem. severe impact. maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as do not inflate, your dealer should...
Page 46: Additional Safety Precautions
Tampering could cause reason. accommodate a person with the airbags to deploy, possibly disabilities, first contact Acura causing very serious injury. Client Relations. In the US call 800- 382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9- ACURA-9.
Page 47: Protecting Children － General Guidelines
Protecting Children － General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 48: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children － General Guidelines The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Small Children All Children Should Sit in a Back Placing a forward-facing child seat in Seat Pose Serious Risks the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to with a passenger's front airbag can be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 49 Protecting Children － General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained SUN VISORS in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 50: Children
Protecting Children － General Guidelines If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has two rows of back Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another seats where children can be properly an infant or a small child in the front...
Page 51: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children － General Guidelines For example, infants and small Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt ● that a child can reach is buckled, children left in a vehicle on a hot Never hold an infant or child on ●...
Page 52: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement Protecting Infants A rear-facing child seat can be placed seat designed exclusively for infants, in any seating position in the back or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat, but not in the front.
Page 53: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Of the different seats available, we Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown. the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat We also recommend that a small child as far forward as needed, and leave it...
Page 54 Protecting Infants and Small Children Child Seat Placement Even with advanced front airbags We strongly recommend placing a that automatically turn the Placing a forward-facing child forward-facing child seat in a back passenger's front airbag off (see page seat in the front seat can result seat, not the front.
Page 55: Selecting A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH- In seating positions and vehicles not Important considerations when compatible (Lower Anchors and equipped with LATCH, a LATCH selecting a child seat Tethers for CHildren). Some have a compatible child seat can be installed Make sure the child seat meets the rigid-type connector, while others using the seat belt and a top tether...
Page 56: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat A child seat secured with a seat belt The following pages provide and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as guidelines on how to properly install there are three main steps in possible.
Page 57: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Using the Outer LATCH Installing a Child Seat with MARKS LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at each of the second row seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LOWER ANCHORS...
Page 58 Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP FLEXIBLE TYPE RIGID TYPE 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats 5. Lift the head restraint (see page seat, then attach the seat to the have a flexible-type connector as 150), then route the tether strap lower anchors according to the shown above.
Page 59 Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2. Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to secure the child seat. 3. Lower the head restraint first. Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.
Page 60: Installing A Child Seat With A Lap Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child...
Page 61: Installing A Child Seat With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row. Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
Page 62 Installing a Child Seat Second Row Installation TETHER STRAP Outer Seating Position TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT 1. After properly securing the child For the center seat, lower the head seat (see page 53), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap Each second row seat has a tether restraint, then route the tether over the head restraint and seat-back.
Page 63 Installing a Child Seat Third Row Installation 2. Attach the tether strap hook to the 3. Remove the head restraint, then anchor, making sure the tether attach the tether strap hook to the Each third row seat has a tether anchor, making sure the strap is strap is not twisted.
Page 64: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit Allowing a child age 12 or under for a forward-facing child seat, the to sit in front can result in injury child should sit in a back seat on a or death if the passenger's front booster seat and wear the lap/ airbag inflates.
Page 65: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children 3. Does the shoulder belt cross Some states, Canadian provinces and Using a Booster Seat between the child's neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child's 60 lbs).
Page 66: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And must ride in front, move the vehicle Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you...
Page 67: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ● ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt.
Page 68: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the tailgate open, airflow can carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 69: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious DASHBOARD injury or death. Read these labels carefully. U.S. models only If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 70 Safety Labels SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models U.S. models...
Page 72 Instruments and Controls ..............This section gives information about Control Locations Seats ........... the controls and displays that Instrument Panel Detachable Anchor .......... contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators Seat Heaters .......... your vehicle. All the essential Gauges Seat Heaters and Seat .....
Page 73: Control Locations
Control Locations DRIVING POSITION INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL MEMORY SYSTEM INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) (P. 163) AUTO BUTTON (P. 168) GAUGES (P. 78) (P. 165) POWER DOOR LOCK CLIMATE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH SYSTEM (P. 182) (P.
Page 74: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) ᤳ SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) INDICATOR (P. 75) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 68) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON INDICATOR (P. 74) LAMP (P.
Page 75: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If either of you do not fasten your Seat Belt Reminder indicators to give you important seat belt while driving, the beeper Indicator information about your vehicle. will sound and the indicator will flash This indicator comes on when you again at regular intervals, and you turn the ignition switch to the ON...
Page 76 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure 2. If it stays on after you have fully Parking Brake U.S. Canada Indicator and Brake released the parking brake while System Indicator the engine is running, or if it The engine can be severely damaged comes on while driving, it can if this indicator flashes or stays on This indicator has two functions:...
Page 77 Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Anti-lock Brake System U.S. Canada System Indicator (ABS) Indicator Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for you turn the ignition switch to the a few seconds when you turn the This indicator comes on when you ignition switch to the ON (II) ON (II) position.
Page 78 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Off Indicator Turn Signal and (VSA) System Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators It comes on as a reminder that you This indicator normally comes on for have turned off the vehicle stability a few seconds when you turn the The left or right turn signal indicator assist (VSA) system.
Page 79 Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the Low Tire Pressure/ A/T Temperature road when it is safe, check which tire TPMS Indicator Indicator has lost pressure on the multi- This indicator normally comes on for This indicator monitors the information display, and determine a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 80 Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, Message Indicator Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) it indicates the differential Indicator temperature is too high. This indicator comes on when there You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF is a system message on the multi- This indicator normally comes on for TEMP.
Page 81 Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Lights On Indicator Fog Light Indicator Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator comes on when you exterior lights are on. It comes on you turn the ignition switch to the turn on the fog lights.
Page 82 Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control Cruise Main Indicator Collision Mitigation (ACC) Indicator Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator On models without adaptive cruise On models with adaptive cruise control control (ACC) (ACC) On models with collision mitigation braking system ™(CMBS™) This indicator comes on when you This indicator normally comes on for turn on the cruise control system by a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 83 Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator comes on at any other If the indicator comes on at any other Blind Spot Information time, there is a problem with the time, there is a problem with BSI. System (BSI) Indicator CMBS. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BLIND On models with blind spot information CMBS SYSTEM’’...
Page 84 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator Active Damper System Indicator If equipped This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the system.
Page 85 Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it TEMPERATURE FUEL GAUGE reaches the red (hot) mark, pull...
Page 86 Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the With the ignition switch in the ON INFO (▲/▼) instrument panel displays various (II) position, the multi-information BUTTON information and messages when the display changes as shown on the ignition switch is in the ON (II) next page each time you press the position.
Page 87 Multi-Information Display Main Menu INFO button Go to Customize Menu (See page 90) SEL/RESET button Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 367) (See page 81) Trip Computer (See page 84) (See page 81) (See page 81) Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 83)
Page 88 Multi-Information Display Odometer Trip Meter TRIP METER ODOMETER When the main menu is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, The odometer shows the total This meter shows the number of pressing the SEL/RESET button distance your vehicle has been miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) changes the display to ‘‘trip meter/ driven.
Page 89 Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel The temperature sensor is in the Outside Temperature economy A is reset at the same time. front bumper. The temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE When you reset Trip B, average fuel reading can be affected by heat economy B is reset.
Page 90 Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil Life Monitor ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. Canada This shows the remaining life of the When the tire pressure monitor is engine oil. It shows 100% after the This monitor shows how much shown on the multi-information engine oil is replaced and the display torque is being delivered to each...
Page 91 Multi-Information Display AVERAGE FUEL A/B HandsFreeLink™ Trip Computer This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 102).
Page 92 Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance This shows the average speed you This shows the time passed traveled you can travel on the fuel remaining are traveling in miles per hour (mph) since you last reset it. When you turn in the fuel tank.
Page 93 Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the To cancel the message(s) before 5 System Messages appropriate indicator(s) on the seconds have elapsed, press the SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR instrument panel, including the INFO ( / ) button on the steering system message indicator, to come wheel.
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Page 97 Multi-Information Display If you turn the ignition switch to the Customize Settings ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen. You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’...
Page 98 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page ᤳ1 ACC SETUP PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of (P. 96) BEEP you gets too close. ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT Changes the ACC display speed unit. ᤳ2 previous setting...
Page 99 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page LIGHTING SETUP INTERIOR LIGHT Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay 60 sec 15 sec (P. 110) DIMMING TIME on after you close the doors and the tailgate. ᤳ...
Page 100 Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL To set the default settings, press the When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will INFO ( / ) button to select SET see the above display for several If you want to set the default settings, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 101 Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / Customize Settings You can customize some of the ) button, the screen changes as vehicle control settings to your shown on the next page. Press the preference. Here are the settings you INFO ( / ) button, until you see can customize: the setup you want to customize,...
Page 102 Multi-Information Display ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 96 METER SETUP see page 99 Select ‘‘EXIT’’ POSITION SETUP see page 107 LIGHTING SETUP see page 110 Select Select ‘‘CANCEL’’ ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 115 WIPER SETUP see page 123 SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 103 Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Setup If equipped There are two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT ● BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT ● To enter customize mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ is displayed. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Pre-Running Car Detect Beep Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully display the selections. Select ON or completed, the display changes as When PRE-RUNNING CAR OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) shown above, and then returns to the DETECT BEEP is set to ON, one button, then press the SEL/RESET customize item screen.
Page 105 Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Display Speed Unit Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully display the selections. The completed, the display changes as highlighted unit, mph or km/h, is shown above, and then returns to the To change the unit of measurement the current setting.
Page 106 Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ● ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. ● DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with ● REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ● ELAPSED TIME RESET ● AUTO INTERIOR ●...
Page 107 Multi-Information Display Language Selection Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as There are three language selections shown above, and then goes back to you can make: English, French, and Select the desired language by the customize item screen.
Page 108 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models Adjust the outside temperature value When your selection is successfully by pressing the INFO ( / ) button completed, the display changes as If you sometimes find that the repeatedly.
Page 109 Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to shown above, and then goes back to reset every time you refuel your Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customize item screen.
Page 110 Multi-Information Display Adjust Alarm Volume Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as Select the warning alarm volume shown above, and then goes back to from three levels. Select the desired level by pressing the customize item screen.
Page 111 Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make: MANUAL ONLY － You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is displayed (see page 85). IGN OFF － The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Page 112 Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim. There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.
Page 113 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customize item screen. pressing the INFO ( / ) button, If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 114 Multi-Information Display Position Setup Here are the two custom settings for the position setup: MEMORY POSITION LINK ● AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE ● STEERING WHEEL While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Page 115 Multi-Information Display Memory Position Link Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is shown above, and then goes back to set to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver's seat, the Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customize item screen.
Page 116 Multi-Information Display Auto Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as When ‘‘AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE shown above, and then goes back to STEERING WHEEL’’ is set to ‘‘ON,’’ Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customize item screen.
Page 117 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING ● TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER ● AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY ● While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Page 118 Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as The interior lights fade out when you shown above, and then goes back to close all doors and tailgate. To Select the desired setting by the customize item screen.
Page 119 Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver's door. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions: You can choose this customizable...
Page 120 Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels: MAX － The headlights come on when it is bright.
Page 121 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customize item screen. pressing the INFO ( / ) button, If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 122 Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK ● AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ● KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK ● MODE KEYLESS LOCK ● ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER ● While ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
Page 123 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT FROM P － The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. WITH VEH SPD － The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h).
Page 124 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Unlock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT TO P － The driver's door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting (see page 116), unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed.
Page 125 Multi-Information Display If you choose ‘‘SHIFT TO P’’ or ‘‘IGN Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. OFF’’, you will see the above display. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by Press the INFO ( / ) button to the customize item screen.
Page 126 Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as To select whether the driver's or all shown above, and then goes back to doors unlock when the remote Select the desired setting by the customize item screen.
Page 127 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set (see page 341).
Page 128 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 129 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customize item screen. pressing the INFO ( / ) button, If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 130 Multi-Information Display Wiper Setup Wiper Action You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT (intermittent) position: INTERMITTENT － The intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper lever's intermittent control ring.
Page 131 Multi-Information Display You can choose this customizable Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully item from ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ by the selections. completed, the display changes as pressing the INFO ( / ) button shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by repeatedly.
Page 132: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD ᤳ1 BSI ALERT INDICATOR FRONT FOG LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) (P. 128) PADDLE SHIFTERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 126) (P. 447) (P. 133) COLLISION MITIGATION PASSENGER AIRBAG BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) OFF INDICATOR ᤳ1 OFF BUTTON (P.
Page 133: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers LO － The wipers run at low speed. Push the right lever up or down to select a position. HI － The wipers run at high speed. MIST － The wipers run at high Windshield Washer － Pull the speed until you release the lever.
Page 134 Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers The headlight washers use the same Rear Window Wiper and Washer (On Canadian models) fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. 1. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn The headlight washers can be the rear window wiper ON. operated at any time by pressing the 2.
Page 135 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal － Push down on the 3. When you turn the wiper switch to Turn Signal and Headlights the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will lever to signal a left turn and up to return to its parked position.
Page 136: Turn Signal And Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights AUTO － The automatic lighting When the light switch is in either of Even with the automatic lighting these positions, the lights on feature turns on the headlights and feature turned on, we recommend indicator comes on as a reminder. all other exterior lights, when it that you turn on the lights manually senses low ambient light.
Page 137 Turn Signal and Headlights Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights LIGHT SENSOR Turn the fog lights on and off by With the headlight switch off, the turning the switch next to the daytime running lights come on headlight switch. when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the You can use the fog lights only when parking brake.
Page 138 Turn Signal and Headlights If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you turn the ignition switch to the message on the multi-information This feature turns off the headlights, LOCK (0) position with the headlight display, there is a problem with the all other exterior lights, and the switch on, but do not open the door daytime running light system.
Page 139 Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 140: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the ＋ button. You will hear a beep when it is canceled.
Page 141: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment Release the switch when the steering ADJUSTMENT SWITCH before you start driving. wheel reaches the desired position. Make sure the steering wheel points towards your chest, not toward your face, and that you can see the instrument panel gauges and Adjusting the steering wheel indicators.
Page 142 Steering Wheel Adjustments When you remove the key from the If your vehicle's battery is ignition switch, the steering wheel disconnected or goes dead, or the automatically moves fully in and up. fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed, the To change the ‘‘AUTO TILT &...
Page 143: Keys And Locks
They will not have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the circuits only Acura-approved key blanks. are damaged. Protect the keys from direct ●...
Page 144 Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key Always use the fully-extended key The key may come in contact with when you insert it to the ignition your finger while being retracted or RELEASE BUTTON switch. If the key does not fully extended.
Page 145: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, FCC rules. Operation is subject to the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 146: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) － You can operate You will hear a reminder beeper if the audio system and the accessory you leave the key in the ignition power sockets in this position. switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open ON (II) －...
Page 147: Door Locks
Door Locks To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE LOCK UNLOCK UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 119. When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically. To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ setting, see page 116. UNLOCK When you shift to P after driving, the LOCK...
Page 148 Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks Tailgate With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if all the doors and the tailgate are closed. If you try to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on the driver's door pops...
Page 149 Tailgate If you push the same button again Power Tailgate while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position. TAILGATE BUTTON POWER TAILGATE BUTTON The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate.
Page 150 Tailgate Auto-Reverse Also check that passengers, When the tailgate or the roof is ● The power tailgate has an auto- especially children, do not have their covered with snow or ice. reverse feature. If it meets resistance hands on the edge of the tailgate or Do not install any accessories on the while opening or closing, it will beep on the tailgate sill.
Page 151 Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior.
Page 152: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK － Press this button once The door activated spotlights come to unlock the driver's door. Push it on when you press the UNLOCK twice to unlock the other doors. button if the door activated position UNLOCK LOCK Some exterior lights will flash twice is selected by pressing the light BUTTON...
Page 153 Remote Transmitter If you push the same button again Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the while the tailgate is opening or ● transmitter. closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses Protect the transmitter from ● direction and stops in the fully extreme temperatures.
Page 154 Remote Transmitter 4. Remove the old battery and note As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the the polarity. Make sure the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the polarity of the new battery is the following two conditions: (1) This device same (－...
Page 155 Remote Transmitter Here are the settings activated with The steering wheel will move to the Recalling a Memorized Driving the remote: stored position when you insert the Position key into the ignition switch. Customized settings ● You will also see the ‘‘WELCOME (see page 90).
Page 156 Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments Moves the whole seat up See pages 14 － 15 for important safety and forward, or down information and warnings about how to and backward. The front properly position the seats and seat- of the seat also tilts up or backs.
Page 157 Seats Head Restraints FRONT CUSHION See page 15 for important safety information and a warning about SEAT- improperly positioning head restraints. BACK Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 158 Seats When reinstalling a head restraint, SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW put the legs back in place. Then CUSHION Failure to reinstall, or correctly adjust it to the appropriate height reinstall, the head restraints can while pressing the release button. result in severe injury during a Make sure the head restraint locks in crash.
Page 159 ● severe collision, have the vehicle replacement head restraints. inspected by an Acura dealer. The driver's and front passenger's seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly...
Page 160 Seats Folding the Second Row Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Adjusting the Second Row Seats The left and right halves can be does not press against the front folded separately. passenger's seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work 1.
Page 161 Seats Third Row Access Folding the Third Row Seat 1. Use the latch plate to release the seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page 155). 2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions. NOTE: To fold the third row seat, the second row seat-back must be folded down or in the full up right position.
Page 162 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the Detachable Anchor When the seats are returned to the seat to the upright position. Make upright position, these detachable sure the seat is locked securely anchors should be latched back before driving. Reconnect the seat properly.
Page 163 Seats THIRD ROW SEATS SMALL LATCH PLATE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT LATCH PLATE HOOK TRIANGLE MARKS SMALL LATCH PLATE ANCHOR BUCKLE Pull out the small latch plate and the Pull out the outer shoulder belts Line up the triangle marks on the latch plate from each holding slot in from the hook.
Page 164: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters Passenger's Seat Driver's HEATERS Seat Front seat Second row seat Push the front of the switch, HI, to MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. U.S. Technology Package with Technology Package with Entertainment Entertainment, Advance Package with rapidly heat up the seat. After the models Entertainment and Canadian models seat reaches a comfortable...
Page 165 Seat Heaters, Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation Do not use the seat heater in the Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation ● HI setting for an extended period, Heat induced burns are Passenger's because it draws large amounts of seat possible when using seat current from the battery.
Page 166 Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation Pressing the button while the Follow these precautions whenever FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION heater is running will switch the you use the seat heaters and the seat BUTTONS system to the HI setting air ventilation: INDICATOR ventilation mode.
Page 167: Power Windows
Power Windows The windows will operate for up to 10 To close either front window fully, DRIVER'S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH minutes after you turn off the ignition pull back the window switch firmly to SWITCH switch. Opening either front door the second detent, then release it.
Page 168 Power Windows AUTO REVERSE － If either front If your vehicle's battery is Opening the Windows and window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the Moonroof with the Remote is closing automatically, it will driver's window fuse is removed, the Transmitter reverse direction and then stop.
Page 169 Power Windows 3. Turn the key clockwise again, and 4. To close the windows and the Opening/Closing the Windows hold it. All four windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold and Moonroof with the Key moonroof start to open. To stop the key again (within 10 seconds the windows and the moonroof, of step 2).
Page 170 Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push the Auto Reverse center of the moonroof switch If the moonroof runs into any straight up. To stop the moonroof obstacle while it is closing from tilting up fully, push the automatically, it will reverse moonroof switch forward.
Page 171 Moonroof, Parking Brake You can open and close the Parking Brake moonroof for up to 10 minutes after Driving the vehicle with the parking RELEASE HANDLE you turn off the ignition switch. brake applied can damage the rear Opening either front door cancels brakes and axles.
Page 172 Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. There is also a sensor on the back of Be sure to adjust the mirrors before the mirror. Items hung on the mirror you start driving. may block this sensor and affect its performance.
Page 173 Mirrors 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Reverse Tilt Door Mirror adjustment switch to move the Both outside door mirrors have a mirror right, left, up, or down. reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, SELECTOR the selected mirror will tilt down 4.
Page 174 Mirrors If the outside temperature is below Folding Door Mirrors Heated Mirrors 41°F (5°C), the heated mirror FOLDING BUTTON HEATED MIRROR BUTTON function will come on automatically for 10 minutes when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 175 Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System Never drive your vehicle with the Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in outside mirrors folded. Your vehicle has a memory feature Memory for the steering wheel, driver's seat, Store a driving position only when and outside mirror positions.
Page 176: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Doing any of the following after Selecting a Memorized Position MEMORY BUTTONS pressing the MEMO button will To select a memorized position, do cancel the storing procedure. this: Not pressing a memory button 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked. ●...
Page 177 Driving Position Memory System, Interior Lights To stop the system's automatic To turn off the setting, press the OFF Light Control Buttons adjustment, do any of these actions: button. Front Press any button on the control Front ● MAP LIGHT BUTTONS DOOR ACTIVATE panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.
Page 178: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Individual Map Lights If any map light is left on when the Door (Door activated position): ignition switch is turned off and all The individual map lights in the Front ● doors are closed, it will turn off when front, second and third row come the vehicle is locked with the remote on when any door is opened, when...
Page 179 Interior Lights Courtesy Lights Tailgate Lights Individual Interior Lights The lights in the tailgate have an on- The courtesy lights in all four doors COURTESY LIGHT off switch to control if the lights come on when you open any door. come on when the tailgate is opened.
Page 180: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOK SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS GROCERY HOOK GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET...
Page 181 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders FRONT LID Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors.
Page 182 Interior Convenience Items Storage Compartment Glove Box Console Compartment Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm LIDS push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key. BUTTONS An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat...
Page 183 Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Sun Visor PUSH Slide SUN VISOR SUNGLASSES HOLDER Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. To open the sunglasses holder, push To use the sun visor, pull it down. on the lid. It will unlatch and swing You may also store small items in When using the sun visor for the down.
Page 184 Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets, depending on the model. All models have the front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the driver's side.
Page 185 Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply Always run the engine when you use AC Power Outlet power for 12 volt DC accessories that the AC power outlet. are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). The maximum capacity for this None of the sockets will power an power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100 automotive type cigarette lighter...
Page 186 Interior Convenience Items NOTE: The AC power outlet is not designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments.
Page 188 Features The climate control system in your Disc Changer Error Message USB Flash Memory Device Error vehicle provides a comfortable driving (Models without navigation Messages (Models with ..........environment in all weather conditions. system) navigation system) Audio System (Models with Bluetooth Audio System (Models ®...
Page 189: Climate Control System
Climate Control System FRONT CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED AUTO INDICATOR MIRROR BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DRIVER'S SIDE BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL FRONT PASSENGER'S BUTTONS SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR BUTTON FAN CONTROL DUAL BUTTON BUTTONS...
Page 190 Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects the Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with The automatic climate control system proper mix of conditioned and/or your remote, the driver's ID (Driver in your vehicle picks the proper heated air that will, as quickly as 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the combination of air conditioning,...
Page 191 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its Dual Button On models with navigation system You can set the temperatures for the lower limit ( ) or its upper limit In the Auto mode, the vehicle's driver's side and the passenger's side ), the system runs at full cooling interior temperature is independently separately when this button is...
Page 192 Climate Control System Rear Button ON/OFF Button Semi-automatic Operation When you press this button, the Each time you press this button, the You can manually select various indicator in the button comes on, and climate control system switches functions of the climate control the temperature of the rear between on and off.
Page 193 Climate Control System Mode Control Recirculation Button When you select , the system When the indicator in the button is on, Use the mode control button to automatically switches to fresh air air from the vehicle's interior is sent select the vents the air flows from. mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 194 Climate Control System Rear Climate Controls REAR CONTROL PANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CONTROL MODE BUTTON AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE BUTTONS ON/OFF BUTTON CONTROL BUTTONS You can use the rear control panel REAR BUTTON when the indicator in the REAR Rear Button button on the front control panel is When the indicator in this button is off,...
Page 195 Climate Control System Temperature Control Fan Control Automatic Operation Press the ▲ temperature control ▲ fan control button to Press the Pressing the AUTO button puts the button to increase the temperature of increase the fan speed and airflow. system in automatic operation mode. airflow, and the ▼...
Page 196 Climate Control System Triple Zone Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver's side Driver's Side Passenger's Side and the front passenger's side can be controlled independently when the indicator in the DUAL button is on. When the indicator in the REAR button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.
Page 197 Climate Control System When the indicator in the REAR To set the temperature of the rear Push AUTO or . The selected button is off, the temperature of the passenger compartment to a different temperatures appear in the display. rear passenger compartment is value than the driver's side, press the When the indicator in the DUAL synchronized to the driver's side set...
Page 198 Climate Control System Sunlight and Temperature TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 199: Audio System
Audio System An audio system is standard on all With navigation system Without navigation system models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 193 through 211. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 212 through 302.
Page 200 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) A.SEL(AUTO SELECT) BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ TUNE KNOB (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB AM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED...
Page 201 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN － The scan function samples To Play the Radio To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 202 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset － Each preset button can AUTO SELECT － If you are press the A.SEL To turn off auto select, store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive (auto select) button.
Page 203 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) SVC － Adjusts the volume level Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob based on the vehicle speed. You can use the instrument panel repeatedly to display the BASS, brightness control buttons to adjust Each mode is shown in the display as TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,...
Page 204 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® XM RADIO BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ TUNE KNOB (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED...
Page 205 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Your vehicle is capable of receiving You may experience periods when Operating the XM Radio Radio anywhere in the United To listen to XM Radio, turn the XM Radio does not transmit the ®...
Page 206 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® SCAN － The SCAN function gives 2. Use the TUNE knob, the The presets may be lost if your you a sampling of all channels while CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN vehicle's battery goes dead, is in the channel mode.
Page 207 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in currently too weak. Move the vehicle mountains or large obstacles to these areas. to an area away from tall buildings, the south.
Page 208 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Depending on where you drive, you If you decide to purchase XM Radio As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly may experience reception problems. service, contact XM Radio at www.
Page 209 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CHANNEL’’ will appear in the display, and you'll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts.
Page 210 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) TRACK/FILE NUMBER MP3/WMA INDICATOR FOLDER NUMBER DISC SLOT SKIP BUTTONS DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 211 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) This audio system can also play To Play a Disc NOTE: To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 212 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Loading Discs You cannot load and play 3-inch Text Data Display Function Your vehicle's in-dash disc changer Each time you press the TITLE (8-cm) discs in this unit. holds up to six discs. button, the display shows you the 4.
Page 213 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If the text data has more than 16 When you insert a disc, and the To Change or Select Tracks/Files ● Use the SKIP buttons while a disc is characters, you will see the first 15 system begins to play.
Page 214 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) REPEAT (Track Repeat) － To To move rapidly within a track or file, In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT － This feature, press and hold the SKIP continuously replay a track (file in button.
Page 215 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SCAN － The SCAN function Each time you press and release the In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER RANDOM － This RPT button, the mode changes from samples all the tracks on the disc in file repeat to folder repeat, to disc feature, when activated, plays the the order they are recorded on the...
Page 216 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) D-SCAN － This feature, when When the first track in the last disc, In MP3 or WMA mode F-SCAN － This feature, when activated, samples the first track in or the first file in the last main folder activated, samples the first file in each disc in order (the first file in the in the last disc begins to play, the...
Page 217 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a disc To remove a different disc from the To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to is playing, either with the VOL/ changer, first select it with the remove the disc.
Page 218 Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Error Message error messages you may see in the High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR normal. display while playing a disc. Track/File format not Current track will be skipped.
Page 219 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The knob turns left and right. Use it Interface Dial Personalization Setting Most audio system functions can still to make selections or adjustments to When you unlock the doors with be controlled by standard buttons, a list or menu on the screen.
Page 220 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system A.SEL A.SEL AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON SCAN TITLE BUTTON BUTTON PRESET TITLE SKIP/ BUTTONS BUTTON CATEGORY SKIP/ BUTTONS AM/FM...
Page 221 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) The band and frequency that the To Play the AM/FM Radio radio was last tuned to are shown on STEREO INDICATOR the display. To change bands, press BAND the AM/FM button. You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up.
Page 222 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) SKIP (SEEK) － The skip (seek) To scan with the interface dial, push SCAN INDICATOR SCAN ICON function searches up and down from the selector down, and turn the the current frequency to find a interface dial to select Scan, then station with a strong signal.
Page 223 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Preset － Each preset button or You can also press the A.SEL button. A.SEL INDICATOR preset icon can store one frequency You will see A.SEL on the audio on AM and two frequencies on FM. display and the navigation screen, and the system goes into scan mode To store a preset memory location:...
Page 224 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the navigation favorite station and display the screen and the audio display program service name according to continue to show the frequency.
Page 225 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) Category ALL: All RDS category stations COUNTRY: Country music. TOP 40: Top 40 hits ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies JAZZ: Jazz SOFT: Adult hits and soft music R &...
Page 226 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) RDS Category Search SEEK/SCAN ICON(RDS Search mode) This function searches up and down for strong signal frequencies that carries the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the navigation screen.
Page 227 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to the desired RDS Category SCAN SEEK/SCAN ICON(RDS Search mode) The scan function samples all stations RDS category. with strong signals on the selected While the RDS category is selected, RDS category one by one.
Page 228 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to the desired Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text RDS category. While the RDS category TEXT INDICATOR is selected, move the interface selector information of the selected RDS to the left or the right to select SCAN.
Page 229 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 230 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) FADER/BALANCE － These The system will return to the audio playing mode in the center display modes adjust the strength of the about 10 seconds after you stop sound coming from each speaker. Fader adjusts the front-to-back adjusting a mode.
Page 231 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) CENTER － Adjusts the strength of Dolby PL (ProLogic) II － Dolby Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) sound from the center speaker. PL (ProLogic) II signal processing The SVC mode controls the volume creates multi-channel surround SUBWOOFER －...
Page 232 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To set this feature on or off, select NOTE: In some audio playing modes Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on (XM, AUX), when DPLII is on, the the interface selector. Rotate the music coming from the rear speakers interface dial to ON or OFF, and may sound distorted.
Page 233 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON SCAN TITLE BUTTON BUTTON PRESET TITLE BUTTONS SKIP/ BUTTON CATEGORY SKIP/ BUTTONS CATEGORY XM RADIO XM RADIO BUTTONS TUNE...
Page 234 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Each time you push the interface Radio anywhere in the United selector up, the band will change to ® States, and Canada, except Hawaii, XM1 or XM2.
Page 235 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® MODE － To switch between the TUNE － Turn the tune knob left or Each time you press and release the category mode and channel mode, TITLE button, the audio display right to select channels.
Page 236 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® SCAN － The scan function gives BAND you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate SCAN, press the SCAN button.
Page 237 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is 2. Use the tune, list, or scan function Once a channel is stored, press to tune to a desired channel. and release the proper preset currently too weak.
Page 238 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® The XM satellites are in orbit over Signal weaker in the equator; therefore, objects south these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite Signal may be blocked by reception interruptions. To help mountains or large obstacles to the south.
Page 239 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Depending on where you drive, you Note Function As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly If equipped may experience reception problems. approved by the party responsible for This function stores the sound Interference can be caused by any of compliance could void the user's content played on the selected XM...
Page 240 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® To delete a file, push the interface selector to the right to select NOTE ICON ‘‘DELETE.’’ Select ‘‘DELETE ALL’’ or ‘‘DELETE SELECTED ITEM,’’ then press ENTER on the interface selector. SOUND FILE RECORDED DATE To replay and see the stored file, Turn the selector dial to select a...
Page 241 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® After you have registered with XM Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the or you purchased your vehicle from a XM Radio mode while you wait for previous owner, you can listen to a activation.
Page 242 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY DISC SLOT RANDOM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP SKIP BUTTONS BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ EJECT BUTTON (VOLUME/POWER) VOL/Ⴛ KNOB (VOLUME/POWER) DISC BUTTON...
Page 243 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle's audio system has an The disc player can also play MP3, internal disc player. To operate the WMA, or AAC format that saved on disc player, the ignition switch must CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW (see page be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON 241).
Page 244 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) It is possible to select up to 999 files To Load a Disc To Play a Disc for inclusion in CD-Rs and CD-RWs, Insert a disc about halfway into the Select the disc player by pressing the and up to 3,500 files for inclusion in disc slot.
Page 245 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Each time you press the TITLE To Change Tracks To Choose a Track button, the audio display changes Each time you press and release the from artist name to album name, to side of the skip button, the track name and then to normal player skips forward to the beginning display that shows the track number...
Page 246 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Random Play Track Repeat interface dial to select the OFF icon, TRACK REPEAT INDICATOR TRACK RANDOM INDICATOR and press ENTER on the interface REPEAT OFF ICON selector.
Page 247 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Turn the interface dial to select the Track Scan track random icon, and press ENTER Scan icon, and press ENTER on the on the interface selector. interface selector.
Page 248 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc Depending on the software the files To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, This audio system plays CD-ROM, were made with, it may not be press the AM/FM button, the CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, and possible to play some files, or display...
Page 249 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Changing the Folders Changing and Selecting the Folders/ Files While playing an MP3/WMA/AAC disc, you can select a folder within the disc by pressing either side of the category button. Each time you press either side of the button, the folder title and its first file's information appear on the audio...
Page 250 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Folder Random Folder Repeat interface dial to select the OFF icon, FOLDER REPEAT INDICATOR FOLDER RANDOM INDICATOR and press ENTER on the interface REPEAT OFF ICON selector.
Page 251 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the The system begins to play a file for File Scan interface dial to select the OFF icon, about 10 seconds, and continues to and press ENTER on the interface sample the remaining files.
Page 252 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Folder Scan This feature, when activated, samples interface dial to select the OFF icon, the first file of each folder for 10 and press ENTER on the interface seconds.
Page 253 Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message audio display while playing a disc. BAD DISC Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check PLEASE CHECK the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, If you see an error message in the...
Page 254: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs Never try to insert foreign objects in General Information When using CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R the disc player. ● Do not use discs with adhesive labels. or DVD-RW discs, use only high The label can curl up and cause the disc quality discs labeled for audio use.
Page 255 Protecting Your Discs 1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 256 Protecting Your Discs 4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed ● with the following logo. Triangle Shape 3-inch (8-cm) CD (Only on models Fingerprints, scratches, etc. with CD changer.) Audio unit may not play the ●...
Page 257 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON SCAN SCAN BUTTON BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ...
Page 258 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Music data recorded on HDD can Recording function from following ● ● function can record tracks from only be used for personal media is not supported. music CDs to the navigation system's enjoyment.
Page 259 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Playlists User Playlist Track Search Methods Playlists are track lists in a certain The HDD has six playlist folders for Songs that have been recorded on playback group. user customizing. Each playlist can the HDD are categorized in groups be edited by the user, and will store for easy searching.
Page 260 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Recording a Music CD to HDD NOTE: REC DONE ICON Audio Please note that there will be no ● If you play a music CD that has not compensation offered in the case yet been recorded on the HDD, the of unsuccessful recording of audio system will automatically begin...
Page 261 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) You can listen to tracks from other To Cancel Recording a Music CD Changing the Recording Settings ● playlists that have already been Recording a Track on a Music CD to HDD recorded while recording.
Page 262 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Recording All of the Tracks on a Music CD Automatically To change the setting to automatically record all of the tracks on a music CD, move the interface selector down on the HDD Audio screen.
Page 263 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Playing Tracks on HDD Changing a track/track list Repeat Playback To play tracks on HDD, push the To select tracks, press the Skip HDD button until the HDD Audio button. REPEAT OFF ICON screen appears.
Page 264 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Random Playback Turn the interface dial to select the interface dial to select the OFF icon, track random icon, and press ENTER RANDOM OFF ICON then press ENTER on the interface on the interface selector.
Page 265 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Scan Playback Searching the Music scan icon. Press ENTER on the While playing music in the HDD interface selector. You will hear a 10- playback screen, push the interface second sampling of each track in the selector up to select MUSIC...
Page 266 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Album Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the selector. ALPHABET TAB The first track on the selected album begins to play.
Page 267 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Searching Music by Artist Searching Music by Track artist you want to listen to, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The first track on the selected artist begins to play.
Page 268 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select a Searching Music by Playlists Turn the interface dial to select the track you want to listen to, then press playlist you want to listen to, then ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 269 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Searching Music by Genre Searching Music by Ripped Date genre you want to listen to, and then RECORDED DATE press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 270 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Changing the Order of Tracks Customizing Original/User Playlist Within the User Playlist The HDD has two types of the playlists: original playlist and user playlist. On the original playlist, the music CD is recorded automatically when it is played.
Page 271 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Turn the interface dial and select Changing the Name of the Original Edit Music Info, then press Playlist ENTER on the interface selector. 5. Turn the interface dial to select Edit Track Order, then press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 272 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 2. Turn the interface dial and select 6. After inputting the name, push the Edit Music Info, then press interface selector down to select ENTER on the interface selector. OK. The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen.
Page 273 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 2. Turn the interface dial and select Changing the Track Titles Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial to select Edit Track Name, then press 1.
Page 274 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 5. On the Edit Track Name screen, Changing the Artist Name of the NOTE: input the new track name on the After selecting the track for which Original Playlist and User Playlist Enter a track name screen.
Page 275 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) All Tracks Artist － Changing the Artist Name of the Enables you to change the artist Album or Track name of all the tracks in the selected album. Album Artist Only － You can change the artist name of the selected album.
Page 276 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Changing the Musical Genre 1. Select a desired playlist to change the user playlist music genre, or a desired album to change the original playlist music genre. Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select a playlist or an album.
Page 277 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Select a genre, turn the interface Deleting a Track dial to select a genre and then 1. Select the track with the interface press ENTER. You will be dial from the playback screen returned to the Edit Music Info while it is playing.
Page 278 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Deleting a Playlist 4. On the Album list screen, turn the NOTE: 1. On the HDD playback screen of interface dial and select the When you delete a track from the ●...
Page 279 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 3. On the Playlist screen, turn the Adding a Track to a User Playlist Acquiring Title Information 1. While a track is playing on an interface dial and select the 1.
Page 280 Database) that is included with the navigation system. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in Canada), to acquire updated files. VERSION 2. Push the interface selector down 1. Insert the update disc into the disc...
Page 281 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Turn the interface dial and select Clearing the HDD 5. A second confirmation will appear. Any music, data, calendar entries, Gracenote Info. Update, then press Select Yes to delete, or No to etc.
Page 282 More information 6,230,207, ＃6,240,459, ＃6,330,593, about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at and other patents issued or pending. www.acura.com (in U.S.) or Some services supplied under www.acura.ca (in Canada). license from Open Globe, Inc. for U. S. Patent: ＃6,304,523.
Page 283 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) You agree not to assign, copy, Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote ® End User License transfer or transmit the Gracenote Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Agreement Version 20061005 Software or any Gracenote Data to Software, and the Gracenote Servers, any third party.
Page 284 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Gracenote makes no representations GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL or warranties, express or implied, WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR regarding the accuracy of any IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT Gracenote Data from in the LIMITED TO, IMPLIED Gracenote Servers.
Page 285 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS VOL/Ⴛ VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON...
Page 286: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® ᤎ The audio system reads and plays iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod This audio system can select and sound files to be playable on the compatible with your audio system ᤎ...
Page 287 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® Use only compatible iPods with the Connecting an iPod latest software. iPods that are not USB CONNECTOR compatible will not work in this audio DOCK CONNECTOR unit. NOTE: Do not connect your iPod using a ●...
Page 288 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® If the iPod indicator does not appear To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP button an iPod is in the audio display, check the playing to select passages and connections, and try to reconnect the change files.
Page 289 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list, Press the AUDIO button to go back the albums list is displayed. to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on the screen.
Page 290 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 291 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® 2. Turn the interface dial, select 2. Turn the interface dial, select Shuffle and press ENTER on the Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector. interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the 3.
Page 292 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® ᤳ: The displayed message may ᤎ ᤎ To Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages vary on models or versions. On If you see an error message in the To play the radio, press the AM/FM, some models, there is no audio display, see page 286.
Page 293 iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) ® If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution audio display while playing an iPod, UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. find the solution in the chart to the CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated.
Page 294 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ...
Page 295 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays Do not connect your USB flash To Play a USB Flash Memory ● the audio files on the USB flash memory device using a hub. Device This audio system can select and memory device in MP3, WMA or...
Page 296 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or Connecting a USB Flash Memory ● Device files were made with, it may not be AAC format, a file with unsupported possible to play some files, or version cannot be played.
Page 297 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) When the USB device is connected To move rapidly within a file, press DOCK CONNECTOR and the USB mode is selected on the and hold either side ( ) of audio system, the USB indicator is the SKIP button.
Page 298 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File To go back to the normal playing Lists display, press the AUDIO button. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display.
Page 299 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the TRACK REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT Track Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. REPEAT OFF ICON Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated.
Page 300 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the TRACK RANDOM 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Folder Repeat icon and press Track Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 301 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the FOLDER RANDOM TRACK SCAN Folder Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. The files are played in random order. You can also select the function by using the RDM button.
Page 302 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the FOLDER SCAN 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Track Scan icon and press ENTER Folder Scan icon and press on the interface selector. Each ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 303 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory To Stop Playing a USB Flash Device Memory Device You can disconnect the USB flash To play the radio, press the AM/FM, memory device at any time even if or XM button.
Page 304 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution USB flash memory device is drawing too much current. center display while playing a USB BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE Check owner's manual for compatible USB devices.
Page 305 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON XM BUTTON...
Page 306 1-888-528-7876. may need to operate your phone. If screen (if selected). Push the In Canada, visit www.acura.ca , or call so, follow the phone maker's USB button again to play audio 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
Page 307 Pressing the TITLE button switches message after pressing the TITLE make sure it is an Acura approved the audio display between the button. phone. To find out if your phone is Bluetooth approved, go to www.acura.com/...
Page 308 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® To pause or resume a file Turn the interface dial to switch the To change sound settings setting between the resume/pause mode and the sound setup mode. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Each time you press ENTER, the system switches between the resume mode and pause mode.
Page 309 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® Turn the dial to select a sound setup To turn off the Bluetooth Audio ® As required by the FCC: mode This device complies with Part 15 of the mode, then press ENTER to set your Select any other audio mode by FCC rules.
Page 310 AM/FM Radio Reception AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Your vehicle's radio can receive the How well your vehicle's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these many factors, such as the distance frequencies: from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz...
Page 311 AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 312: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the To activate the seek function, press mode. Pressing the button and hold the top (＋) or bottom (－) repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, of the CH button until you hear a XM radio, disc (if a disc is loaded), beep.
Page 313 Remote Audio Controls You will see the track/file number When playing a USB flash memory and the elapsed time. If the disc has device, you can also use the seek text data or is compressed inMP3 or function to skip the folder. To WMA, you can also see any other activate this, press and hold either information (track title, file name,...
Page 314: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack On models with Rear Entertainment Auxiliary Input Jack System The auxiliary input jack is inside the Auxiliary input jacks and headphone console compartment. The system connectors for the rear will accept auxiliary input from entertainment system are on the standard audio accessories using a back of the center console 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
Page 315: Radio Theft Protection
NOTE: display next time you turn on the the audio system’s serial number. If If you have a My Acura account, it is system. Use the preset buttons (Icons you do not have the serial number with easy to retrieve the anti-theft code on models with navigation system) to you, ask your dealer how to retrieve it.
Page 316: Setting The Clock And Calendar
Setting the Clock and Calendar 4. After you set the day information, pressing the SET button again will cancel this setting mode and the system shows the adjusted display. The system will also automatically return to the normal display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.
Page 317: Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment System U.S. Technology Package with To Turn On the System Entertainment, Advance Package with Press the REAR PWR button. The This vehicle's overhead mounted video Entertainment, Canadian Technology, overhead screen will open to the and Elite Packages display, if so equipped, includes position it was last set.
Page 318 Rear Entertainment System Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF Rear Speakers If you want to turn the rear speakers button disables rear control. The When you turn on the system, the on again, press and hold the REAR indicator in the button comes on and rear speakers are automatically PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off.
Page 319 Rear Entertainment System REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON OVERHEAD SCREEN UNIT FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON...
Page 320 Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player from You can tilt the screen at nine To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel the Front Control Panel different angles from 90 to 130 To operate the rear entertainment The DVD player in your rear degrees using the tilt button in the system from the front panel, press entertainment system can play DVD...
Page 321 Rear Entertainment System Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the audio unit. SKIP BUTTONS Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. PLAY － Press the DVD ( button if the DVD does not start playing automatically.
Page 322 Rear Entertainment System SKIP － Press and hold the EJECT － Press the eject button to Using the Rear Control Panel button to move forward; you will see remove the DVD from the drive. To turn on the rear entertainment the time elapsed shown in the system from the rear control panel, To Return to Front Audio Controls...
Page 323 Rear Entertainment System To Play the Radio from the Rear REAR CONTROL PANEL Control Panel Press the FM/AM button to listen to the radio. Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button.
Page 324 Rear Entertainment System To Play a DVD from the Rear Press the button again quickly to To Play a Disc, HDD, USB, or iPod from the Rear Control Panel Control Panel go to the previous chapter. ® Press the MENU button to display The video screen is for use by rear To move rapidly within a chapter, the Audio Menu on the overhead...
Page 325 Rear Entertainment System Top Menu TITLE/SCROLL Button MENU Button When you select ‘‘TOP MENU’’, the When you press the TITLE/SCROLL When you press the MENU button button while a DVD is playing, the while a DVD is playing, the DVD screen changes to the DVD's title current status of title, chapter, elapsed Menu appears.
Page 326 Rear Entertainment System ‘‘Audio’’ Menu Play Mode When you select ‘‘MENU’’ with the When you select ‘‘PLAY MODE’’ To change the Audio setting, highlight ‘‘Audio’’ from the play interface dial, the screen changes to with the interface dial, you can the DVD's title menu.
Page 327 Rear Entertainment System ‘‘Subtitle’’ ‘‘Angle’’ The selectable languages vary from DVD to DVD, and this feature may not be available on some DVDs. To go back to play, press the MENU or CANCEL button. To change the DVD's subtitle, To change the view angle, highlight highlight ‘‘Subtitle’’...
Page 328 Rear Entertainment System ‘‘Title/Chapter Search’’ Search NumInput Highlight ‘‘SEARCH’’ with the With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use the A numerical command can be issued interface dial to select ‘‘Title’’, interface dial to jump to your desired to a DVD by inputting a three digit ‘‘Chapter’’, or ‘‘NumInput’’...
Page 329 Rear Entertainment System Repeat SETUP Button CHAPTER REPEAT Rotate the interface dial to select TITLE REPEAT each number, then press the ENTER When you select ‘‘REPEAT’’ with the When you press the SETUP button button. Press the button when you interface dial, the screen changes to while a DVD is playing, the setup have finished inputting the number.
Page 330 Rear Entertainment System Disp Adjust To adjust the display, highlight ‘‘Disp Adjust’’ from the setup menu with the interface dial and press the ENTER button. You can adjust these display settings: Brightness ● Contrast ● Black Level ● Color ● Select the quality you want to adjust If you want to set the display to the Tint...
Page 331 Rear Entertainment System Aspect Ratio You can set the screen mode to these settings: Normal ● Wide ● Zoom ● Full ● Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by turning The display changes as shown above. the interface dial, then press the Select ‘‘Yes,’’...
Page 332 Rear Entertainment System Select ‘‘Music,’’ ‘‘Cinema,’’ or ‘‘Voice’’ Personal Surround Language by turning the interface dial, and enter your selection by pressing the ENTER button. The ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. If you select ‘‘Off,’’ the logo disappears, and there will be no special sound effect.
Page 333 Rear Entertainment System INITIAL SETTINGS Menu Appearance When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is not playing, the setup You can change the color of the When you press the MENU button menu appears for audio. screen to white, black, blue, brown, on the rear control panel when a DVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIAL Disp Adjust, Personal Surround, and...
Page 334 Rear Entertainment System INITIAL SETTINGS (Language) Menu Language If you want another language than those listed, you need to enter the When you select ‘‘Language’’ with To select the language used in the code number of the desired DISC menus, select ‘‘Menu the interface dial, the menu shown language.
Page 335 Rear Entertainment System If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display If you made a mistake entering a ENTER button, the display returns to changes to the language code input number digit, press the button on the initial screen of the ‘‘Language’’...
Page 336 Rear Entertainment System Audio Language Subtitle Language Dynamic Range ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc. When this is on, the louder sounds are lowered, and quieter sounds are increased. You can select the dubbed language You can select the subtitle language before playing DVDs.
Page 337 Rear Entertainment System Angle Mark ANGLE MARK Select the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ by Select the ‘‘Angle Mark’’ by turning turning the interface dial. the interface dial. If you want the When you switch to another angle angle mark to be displayed, select To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range’’...
Page 338 Rear Entertainment System Parental Level You can place an auditory restriction by changing the parental control level. The higher the level number, the lower the restriction. Highlight ‘‘Parental Level’’ and press When you select and enter ‘‘Yes,’’ the the ENTER button. You will see the display changes as shown above.
Page 339 Rear Entertainment System Changing the Password If the system does not recognize the If you enter the password correctly, password you entered, you will see you can then change the parental The password was set to ‘‘1111’’ the above display. Repeat the control level.
Page 340 Rear Entertainment System To change the password, select Select the first digit by turning the If the system does not recognize the ‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above interface dial, and enter it by password you entered, you will see menu displayed.
Page 341 Rear Entertainment System Remote Control If you forget the password, select The display changes as shown above. RELEASE BUTTON ‘‘Password,’’ and press the button If you want to use the default The rear control panel can be password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and 10 times.
Page 342 Rear Entertainment System An improperly disposed of battery Replacing the Remote Control As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the Batteries can hurt the environment. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Always confirm local regulations for COVER following two conditions: (1) This device battery disposal.
Page 343 Rear Entertainment System The DVD player can also play discs Playable DVDs Protecting DVDs recorded in MP3/WMA formats and The tips on how to handle and DTS CDs. protect DVDs are basically the same as those for compact discs. Refer to Those packages or jackets should ‘‘Protecting Your Discs’’...
Page 344 Rear Entertainment System Error Message Cause Solution DVD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. error messages you may see in the FOCUS Error DISC ERROR If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be...
Page 345 Rear Entertainment System To use the headphones, pivot the Wireless Headphones earpieces outward. This turns them on. To adjust the volume, turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece. When you remove the headphones, the earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the headphones turn off.
Page 346 Rear Entertainment System Replacing Batteries Auxiliary Input Jacks COVER BATTERY Remove the battery. Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in Each headphone uses one AAA Auxiliary input jacks and headphone the diagram next to the battery slot. battery.
Page 347 Rear Entertainment System VOLUME DIALS AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS HEADPHONE CONNECTORS The system will accept auxiliary There are three headphone inputs from standard video games connectors for the third seat and video equipment. passengers. Each connector has its Some video game power supplies own volume control.
Page 348: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect The security system does not set if your vehicle and valuables from any door, the tailgate, or hood is not theft. The horn sounds and a fully closed. Before you leave the combination of headlights, position vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate lights, side marker lights and...
Page 349 Compass Compass Operation On models without navigation system Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or Press and stations, across bridges, through hold SET tunnels, over railroad crossings, past Press SET large vehicles, or driving near large Press ▼...
Page 350 Compass 6. When the display goes from 4. Find the zone for your area on the ‘‘－－’’ to an actual heading, the map. unit is calibrated and the display 5. If the zone is incorrect, press the returns to normal. ▼...
Page 351 Compass Zone Map...
Page 352: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control On models with adaptive cruise control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON To switch from ACC to cruise without keeping your foot on the RES/ACCEL control, press the distance button accelerator pedal.
Page 353 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your vehicle speed speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL ●...
Page 354 Cruise Control Even with cruise control turned on, Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed you can still use the accelerator pedal When you push the CANCEL button CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON to speed up for passing. After or tap the brake pedal, the system completing the pass, take your foot remembers the previously set speed.
Page 355 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC Components If equipped ACC INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION Adaptive cruise control (ACC) DISPLAY consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, the MAIN buttons on the steering wheel, and the ACC functions of the multi-information display. RES/ACCEL BUTTON The radar sensor for ACC is shared...
Page 356 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) If the vehicle ahead of you slows Do not use ACC under these Overview Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows down suddenly or another vehicle conditions: you to maintain a set speed and keep cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC In poor visibility.
Page 357 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operating Characteristics Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash. Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather. When a vehicle ahead is within ACC range and going slower than your set When there is no vehicle ahead within speed ACC range...
Page 358 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you, a beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi- information display to warn you. In this case, decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead.
Page 359 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC may react to vehicles beside Limitations ● ACC does not work below 25 mph you or even a building beside you ● (40 km/h). It cannot bring your by momentarily applying the vehicle to a complete stop. brakes or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden ACC will not sound a beeper or...
Page 360 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Using the ACC SET/DECEL BUTTON MAIN BUTTON 3. Press and release the SET/ When your speed reaches 25 mph DECEL button on the steering (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait 1. Push the MAIN button on the mode, and ‘‘ACC’’...
Page 361 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed RES/ACCEL BUTTON U.S. U.S. SET VEHICLE SET VEHICLE INITIAL SPEED UNIT SPEED DISTANCE CANADA CANADA When the speed is set, it is shown If you change the speed unit along with a vehicle icon and measurement from the factory The set speed can be increased by distance bars on the multi-...
Page 362 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To increase your speed in small The ACC beeper will not sound while Decreasing the Set Speed amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL button you press the accelerator pedal, no The set speed can be decreased repeatedly. Each time you do this, matter how close you get to the using the SET/DECEL button or the your vehicle will speed up about 1...
Page 363 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To slow down in small amounts, tap Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You the SET/DECEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle U.S. slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h). U.S. The set cruising speed will be shown on the multi-information display.
Page 364 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To change the range, press the The distance you select is also shown Changing Vehicle Distance on the multi-information display. distance button. Each time you press DISTANCE BUTTON the button, the range changes from U.S. Long, to Middle, and then to Short. LONG The higher your vehicle speed is, the RANGE...
Page 365 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) When you push the CANCEL button Canceling the ACC Automatic ACC Cancelation or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC, When ACC is automatically canceled, CANCEL BUTTON the set cruising speed stays in the beeper sounds for about 1 memory.
Page 366 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Driving on a mountainous road, or ACC Indicator ● driving off road for extended periods. Abrupt steering wheel movement. ● When the ABS or VSA is activated. ● When the VSA indicator comes on. ● If ACC is canceled by any these conditions, wait until the condition improves, then press the RES/ ACCEL button to restore ACC.
Page 367 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Messages on the Multi- Message Description Information Display The multi-information display shows various messages related to ACC. For a description of each ACC message you may see, refer to the ACC is on. chart on this and the following page. U.S.
Page 368 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Message Description Message Description ACC has automatically canceled because its Apply the brakes immediately. radar sensor in the front Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle grille is dirty. ahead of it. You will hear three beeps. You will hear a continuous beep.
Page 369 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Switching to Cruise Control DISTANCE BUTTON Press the distance button. To switch from ACC to cruise When you press the button, you will When the cruise control is selected, control, press the distance button on see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on ACC does not sound a beeper or the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 the multi-information display for 2...
Page 370: Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ® The HomeLink Universal Units manufactured between April 1, Important Safety Precautions ® Refer to the safety information that came Transceiver built into your vehicle can 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be with your garage door opener to test that be programmed to operate up to three equipped with safety stop and reverse the safety features are functioning...
Page 371: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ® If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. Training a Button Retraining a Button Press and hold the programmed Homelink button for about a Press and hold the desired Position the remote transmitter you second.
Page 372 In the U.S., visit www.acura.com/ This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. handsfreelink , or call (888) 528-7876. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.
Page 373 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® Voice Control Tips Press and release the HFL Talk Using HFL ● button each time you want to make HFL Buttons a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone. HFL TALK BUTTON Try to reduce all background ●...
Page 374 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To change the volume level of Help Features Information Display ● To hear general HFL information, As an incoming call notification, you HFL, use the audio system volume ● including help on pairing a phone will see the following display: knob or the steering wheel volume or setting up the system, say...
Page 375 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to HFL. You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’ indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL.
Page 376 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 372) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 372) ‘‘Phone Setup’’...
Page 377 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 375) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 375) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 376) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 378 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each ‘‘Security’’ key cycle to access the system (See page 379) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 379) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 379 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To use HFL, you need to pair your To pair a cell phone: To rename a paired phone: 1. Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to button.
Page 380 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired To hear which paired phone is phones: currently linked: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 381 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Making a Call phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk You can make calls using a name in Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 382 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To make a call using a name in the To make a call using a phone Transferring a Call HFL phonebook: number: You can transfer a call from HFL to Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk your phone, or from your phone to button before a command.
Page 383 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook You can mute your voice to the You can store up to 50 names with a Call person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 384 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To edit the number stored in a name: To delete a name: NOTE: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name ● button before a command. button before a command.
Page 385 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number System Setup from your cell phone directly to the Press and release the HFL Talk This command group allows you to HFL phonebook (available on some button before a command.
Page 386 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you To change your security pass code: HFL system for security purposes: Press and release the HFL Talk will need to enter it to use HFL each Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 387 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto To clear the system: prompt as the incoming call transfer function: This operation clears the passcodes, ᤳ notification If you get into the vehicle while you paired phones, and all names in the Press and release the HFL Talk...
Page 388 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® Change Language Bluetooth Quick Language Selection ® Wireless Technology The Bluetooth Canadian models only Canadian models only name and logos are ® registered trademarks owned by To quickly change the language: To change the system language Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Page 389 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ® ® As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 390 In the U.S., visit Press the INFO/PHONE button to ENTER www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or go to the main information screen. call (888) 528-7876. Press the CANCEL button to go back Use the Interface Dial to make menu to previous screen.
Page 391 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® HFL Buttons Voice Control Tips Try to reduce all background ● noise. If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, PICK-UP HANG-UP commands may be misinterpreted. BUTTON BUTTON To change the volume level of ●...
Page 392 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Displays On the navigation screen: On the Cellular Phone screen: When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications. On the audio screen: Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen.
Page 393 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® How to Use HFL ᤙ The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair Phone’’ ‘‘Cellular Pair your phone to the system. (See page 390) Phone’’ ‘‘Setup Set a ‘‘Fixed’’...
Page 394 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® ‘‘Import ‘‘Cellular Import your entire cell phone's phonebook data to the system. (See page 394) Cellular Phone’’ Phonebook’’ ‘‘Register Voice Tag’’ Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. (See page 396) ‘‘Edit ‘‘Delete Voice Tag’’...
Page 395 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® ‘‘Dial’’ ‘‘Dial’’ Enter a phone number to dial. ‘‘Direct Dial’’ Send numbers or names during a call. (See page 400) ‘‘Cellular ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice during a call. (See page 400) Phone’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, ‘‘Transfer’’...
Page 396 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To use HFL, you need to pair your Cellular Phone Phone Setup Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This menu group is for phone the system. pairing, and user, phonebook, and speed dial editing. HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10...
Page 397 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Setup Bluetooth Phone Phone pairing tips: To pair a cell phone: You cannot pair your phone while ● the vehicle is moving. Up to six phones can be paired. ● Your phone's battery may drain ●...
Page 398 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To change the pass-key setting: To delete a paired phone: Delete the number first TRASH ICON BLUETOOTH ICON To create your own pass-key, select ‘‘Fixed’’ and follow steps 3 and 4. 1. Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’ 1.
Page 399 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Search for Next Connected Phone Edit User/PIN To name a user: To change from the currently linked You can name up to six HFL users. phone to another paired phone, Each can be PIN protected, and have select ‘‘Search a Next Connected its own phonebook, speed dial, and Phone’’...
Page 400 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To create a PIN for each user: 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and To delete a user: select ‘‘OK.’’ When you set a PIN for a user, you Deleting a user will delete all If you select ‘‘DO NOT USE PIN’’...
Page 401 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Import Cellular Phonebook 2. HFL begins importing the Up to three category icons appear phonebook. Select ‘‘OK’’ after the (available on some phones) next to the phonebook entries ᤳ import is completed. The entire phonebook data (up to 1,000 entries, depending on the Preference...
Page 402 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Edit Speed Dial To store a speed dial number: 1. Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2. Select ‘‘Register Speed Dial.’’ 3. Select a number on the speed dial list where you want to store the number.
Page 403 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® When a voice tag is stored for the To delete a voice tag: entry, you can dial the number by 1. Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the saying ‘‘Call’’ and the voice tag name. Phone Setup screen.
Page 404 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To delete a speed dial number: Delete Imported Phonebook Making a Call This option deletes the entire You can make calls by inputting any 1. Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the phonebook of the currently linked phone number, using the imported Phone Setup screen.
Page 405 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To make a call using a name in the 2. Select a name from the list. You To make a call using a phone can also select ‘‘Search Phone Book: number: Phonebook’’ and enter the first few letters of the name.
Page 406 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® To make a call using Call History: To make a call using Speed Dial: To make a call using More Speed Dial: 1. Select ‘‘More Speed Dial’’ on the Cellular Phone screen. 2.
Page 407 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Transfer － Allows you to transfer a Receiving a Call During a Call When you receive a call, a call from HFL to your phone, or from notification appears on the screen. your phone to HFL.
Page 408 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) ® ® Call Waiting Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology As required by the FCC: If your phone has Call Waiting, press The Bluetooth name and logos are ® This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 409 ● experience by providing a direct information. communication link between your Maintenance information to keep ● vehicle and the Acura Server. your vehicle in top condition. Working through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in Diagnostic information to provide ●...
Page 410 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® To view previously read messages: Reading Messages If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the lower left hand part of the navigation screen. A list of all messages will be shown. New Messages will be at the top. Press the INFO button.
Page 411 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Unread messages have a closed Message Options envelope icon next to them. The icon disappears when it has already been read. NOTE: Only Diagnostic Info messages overlay the navigation screen while driving. They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention (see page 413).
Page 412 This paired with the HFL. In addition, the gives you more information than the option to call the Acura dealer you paired phone must have a compatible screen can display at one time. When purchased your vehicle from.
Page 413 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® To delete all messages: Use the interface knob to scroll to Deleting Messages ● NOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/ the AcuraLink/Messages option, NOTE: The Delete All Messages campaign messages can only be and select it by pressing ENTER command does not apply to deleted by your dealer.
Page 414 The system can store up to 255 messages. Message categories can be added, revised, or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura. These messages, based on updated During the first 90 days of vehicle information and comments ownership, a number of messages from other MDX owners, supplement appears each day.
Page 415 Reschedule the appointment with ● To use the automated appointment the dealer. function, you should visit the My Call your dealer for an Acura website at ● appointment. , register some www.owners.acura.com required settings, and complete the Find the nearest dealer.
Page 416 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® The system will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you an appropriate appointment date and time on the navigation screen. If you accept this appointment, select ‘‘Confirm Appointment,’’ then press ENTER. When you see the Maintenance...
Page 417 ENTER. ‘‘Messages,’’ then select ‘‘Scheduled The system will automatically Dealer Appointment’’ from the connect to the Acura server, then If you want to change or reschedule the appointment date, select message category list. Then press show you a new appointment date ‘‘Cancel,’’...
Page 418 To cancel the appointment: The system will request you to The system will automatically confirm the cancellation on the connect to the Acura server, then Press the INFO/PHONE button to navigation screen. To cancel the show you the confirmation on the go to the information screen.
Page 419 ® Using automated appointment, your For this reason, it is important that Recall/Campaigns registered dealer through My Acura we retain your current phone is automatically selected. If you want number. Please update your to select another dealer, such as in...
Page 420 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Depending on the severity of the Diagnostic Info problem, the message will let you When an indicator comes on or a message is displayed on the Multi- know if you should see your dealer immediately or if you can wait until a Information Display (MID), later date.
Page 421 INFO menu, When you make an appointment you can select the Diagnostic Info through My Acura's online option to connect to the Acura server Scheduling Service Appointment, and retrieve the latest information you can be reminded in advance regarding the problem.
Page 422 Auto Reading － Select ON to have problem is corrected, or through a broadcast message from Acura. the system automatically read each message to you. Select OFF to manually select the Voice button when you want a message read to you.
Page 423 Phone-Data Connection － Select To find more information on this option to begin the process Bluetooth compatible and enabled ® required to connect to Acura. This is cell phones, visit used to access the most recent or call www.acura.com/handsfreelink diagnostic information when a...
Page 424 AcuraLink (U.S. models only), Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ® Connect to the Acura Server － As required by the FCC: Rearview Mirror with Rearview This device complies with Part 15 of the The default setting is prompt. When Camera Display FCC rules.
Page 425 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display On models without navigation system If the engine has just been started, it may take a short time for the system REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY to display the rearview. The camera display brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors. If you use the camera display continuously at high temperatures, the image will gradually dim.
Page 426 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display The camera display has parking Rearview Camera Guide Line guide lines that indicate distance from your vehicle. 1st Line 20in (0.5m) 2nd Line 39in (1m) SCREEN DISPLAY 3rd Line 79in (2m) 4th Line 118in (3m) NOTE The rearview camera has a unique ●...
Page 428: Before Driving
Before Driving ......Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ....vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ..gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ......... levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ..need to know how to properly store Tighten Fuel Cap Message luggage or packages.
Page 429 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle's future Your vehicle is designed to operate To help prevent harmful fuel system and reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with engine deposits, use high quality fuel extra attention to how you drive a pump octane of 91 or higher.
Page 430: Fuel Recommendation
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to market, Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ contain MMT, visit My Acura at operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by where available to help maintain the owners.acura.com.
Page 431 Service Station Procedures If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off Refueling FUEL FILL CAP even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your TETHER vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere.
Page 432 Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until Tighten Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in it clicks at least once. If you do not the vehicle's evaporative emissions properly tighten the cap, you will system, the malfunction indicator see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’...
Page 433 Service Station Procedures 3. Lift the hood up most of the way. Opening and Closing the Hood The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it HOOD RELEASE HANDLE To close the hood, lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands.
Page 434 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Oil Check DIPSTICK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be Wait a few minutes after turning the Look at the coolant level in the between the upper and lower engine off before you check the oil.
Page 435: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in Combined Fuel all environments.
Page 436 Fuel Economy Observe the speed limit － For example: Fuel Economy Factors ● The following factors can lower your Aerodynamic drag has a big effect Use the recommended viscosity ● vehicle's fuel economy: on fuel economy at speeds above motor oil, displaying the API 45 mph (75 km/h).
Page 437 Fuel Economy Checking Your Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air ● conditioning system － The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven fuel Plan and combine trips －...
Page 438: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do ● Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits (see Your dealer has Acura accessories page 566) or interfere with proper that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this operation of your vehicle.
Page 439 Raising your vehicle with a non- ● Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Non-Acura wheels, because they ● are a universal design, can cause...
Page 440: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Glove box ● GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS Door and seat-back pockets ● REAR COMPARTMENT Rear cargo area, including the ● second and third row seats when folded flat Console compartment ●...
Page 441 Carrying Cargo (4) The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and Overloading or improper is 1,150 lbs (525 kg). luggage load capacity. For loading can affect handling and example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount See Tire And Loading Information stability and cause a crash in equals 1,400 lbs.
Page 442 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must Example 1 not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Max Load (1,150 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle (525 kg) (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (850 lbs)
Page 443 Carrying Cargo If you carry large items that Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area ● prevent you from closing the Compartment or on a Roof Rack Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the ●...
Page 444 Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks Optional Separation Net GROCERY HOOKS The separation net can be used to hold back soft, lightweight items stored in the cargo area. Heavy items should be tied down, as the net may not prevent them from being thrown about the vehicle in a crash or a sudden stop.
Page 446 Driving ...... This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ...... starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive aka Electronic Stability Control .......... conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine (ESC), System automatic transmission.
Page 447: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground To prevent rollovers or loss of Your vehicle is equipped with a super clearance that allows you to travel control: handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) over bumps, obstacles, and rough system. When the system senses a Take corners at slower speeds ●...
Page 448: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 6. Check the adjustment of the inside 10. When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive and outside mirrors (see page the gauges and indicators in the your vehicle. 165).
Page 449: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Your vehicle's starting system has an 4. Without touching the accelerator auto control mode. When you turn pedal, turn the ignition switch to The immobilizer system protects your the ignition switch to the START (III) the START (III) position, then vehicle from theft.
Page 450 Starting the Engine, Automatic Transmission If this message is on, the ignition Shift Lever Position Indicators Check Starting System Message switch has to be held in the START (III) position manually until the engine starts. The ignition switch can be held in that position up to 15 seconds.
Page 451: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission If the malfunction indicator lamp To shift from: Do this: Shifting comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ Press the brake pedal, and P to R press the shift lever release indicator, there is a problem with the button. automatic transmission control R to P Press the shift lever release...
Page 452 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) － Use this position for S Position (S) － To shift into the S To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting your normal driving. The position, press the release button on into Park. You must also press the transmission automatically selects a the front of the shift lever, and move the lever to S.
Page 453 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the method of pushing on the brake tachometer's red zone.
Page 454 Automatic Transmission, Driving with the Paddle Shifters 6. Remove the key from the shift lock Using the Paddle Shifters in the D release slot, then reinstall the position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) RELEASE BUTTON cover. Make sure the notch on the When you are driving in the D cover is on the driver's side.
Page 455 Driving with the Paddle Shifters To shift up or down, use the ＋ The transmission control system Each time you pull either paddle (right) or － (left) paddle shifter on monitors the accelerator pedal use shifter, the transmission shifts one either side of the steering wheel.
Page 456 Driving with the Paddle Shifters You press one of the two paddle Using the Paddle Shifters in the S GEAR POSITION INDICATOR ● shifters while another paddle position (Sequential Shift Mode) shifter is being pressed. With the shift lever in the S position, you can select the sequential shift You are trying to downshift from ●...
Page 457 Driving with the Paddle Shifters To upshift, pull the ＋ (right) paddle Downshifting with the paddle shifter You cannot upshift with the paddle ● shifter. To downshift, pull the － allows you to increase the engine shifter before the engine speed (left) paddle shifter.
Page 458 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Starting in Second Gear Recommended Shift Points When you are in sequential shift Drive in the highest gear that lets the mode, and the vehicle is stopped, engine run and accelerate smoothly. pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter to This will give you good fuel economy shift to second gear.
Page 459 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ) System ® The super handling-all wheel drive Each torque indicator is displayed as SH-AWD Torque Distribution (SH-AWD) system is a full time all- a bar graph divided into 5 segments. Monitor wheel-drive system that The number of segments represents automatically controls and transfers the amount of torque distributed to...
Page 460 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ) System ® Your vehicle still has normal front- wheel drive with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while If the SH-AWD indicator on the driving, it indicates the differential...
Page 461 Parking Always use the parking brake when Never park over dry leaves, tall Parking Tips ● you park your vehicle. Make sure the Make sure the moonroof and the grass, or other flammable ● parking brake is set firmly, or your windows are closed.
Page 462 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire If you think you can safely drive a Low Tire Pressure/ pressure monitoring system (TPMS) TPMS Indicator short distance to a service station, that turns on every time you start the proceed slowly to the station, then When the low tire pressure/TPMS engine and monitors the pressure in...
Page 463 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is Tire Pressure Monitor your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly. pressure will be lower than Each tire, including the spare, should measured and could be underinflated...
Page 464 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This shows that front left tire Canadian model U.S. model is losing pressure. To see the inflation pressures of all Each tire pressure is shown in PSI Each tire has its own pressure four tires, press the SEL/RESET (U.S.
Page 465 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure If any of the tires has low pressure, If there is a problem with the TPMS, the tire pressure monitor also shows the tire pressure monitor shows a If there is a problem with the TPMS, ‘‘SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR’’...
Page 466 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure/TPMS Changing a Tire with TPMS This indicator and the warning indicator comes on, or the multi- If you have a flat tire, the low tire message on the multi-information information display shows a ‘‘CHECK pressure/TPMS and tire monitor display will go off, after several miles (kilometers) driving, when the spare...
Page 467 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Braking System Constant application of the brakes As required by the FCC: Braking System This device complies with Part 15 of the Your vehicle is equipped with disc when going down a long hill builds FCC rules.
Page 468 Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pedal when the ABS activates, and the brakes has two separate circuits. helps prevent the wheels from may hear some noise.
Page 469 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake ABS Indicator Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the If this indicator comes on, the anti- released, the EBD system may also vehicle.
Page 470 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) When your speed is above 10 mph Overview RADAR SENSOR If equipped (15 km/h), the CMBS is monitoring The collision Mitigation braking the vehicle ahead of you with radar. system™ (CMBS™) can assist the When your vehicle is approaching driver when there is a possibility of the vehicle ahead of yours too colliding with the vehicle in front of...
Page 471 If it gets dirty, clean it with The radar sensor is located under the water or a mild detergent. Never use Acura emblem in the front grille. If When the CMBS is on, the radar sensor chemical solvents or polishing...
Page 472 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Certain conditions may cause the Collision Alert radar aim to be temporarily out of proper range, such as the following two examples: Your vehicle is tilted because of a ● heavy load in the rear or from modifications to the suspension.
Page 473 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) CMBS Distance between vehicles The radar sensor Audio & Visual E-pretensioner Braking detects a vehicle WARNINGS ‘‘BRAKE’’ flashes on the multi- YOUR VEHICLE information VEHICLE AHEAD There is a risk of a display. — — Stage one collision with the vehicle ahead of you.
Page 474 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) When you turn the ignition switch to Automatic Shut Off CMBS OFF Button the ON (II) position, the CMBS will Any of the conditions below can CMBS OFF BUTTON be in the previously selected on or off cause the CMBS to shut off.
Page 475 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) The CMBS will automatically switch The CMBS indicator normally comes CMBS Indicator on again if the conditions that caused on under these conditions: CMBS INDICATOR it to switch off are improved. When you manually switch off the ●...
Page 476 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) When the VSA system indicator Limitations ● YOUR VEHICLE comes on (see page 473). The CMBS may not activate under some conditions. Here are a few When you turn the ignition switch ● examples: to the ON (II) position, the CMBS indicator should come on for a few The distance between your vehicle ●...
Page 477 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) This system is designed to detect YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE and provide sufficient advanced warning of a collision. As a result, you may experience occasional false activations. Even with little or no chance of a collision, the CMBS may activate under these conditions: When you change lanes quickly,...
Page 478 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) YOUR VEHICLE LOW BRIDGE RAILS When you approach or pass a When you pass a low bridge at When you approach train tracks. ● ● ● vehicle ahead of you that is turning high speed. left or right in an intersection.
Page 479 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Important Safety Reminder As required by the FCC: YOUR VEHICLE This device complies with Part 15 of the The main purpose of the CMBS is to FCC rules. Operation is subject to the reduce the severity of injuries caused following two conditions: (1) This device by an unavoidable collision.
Page 480 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® The vehicle stability assist (VSA) If the indicator does not come on VSA Off Indicator system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns the ON (II) position, there may be a When VSA is off, the VSA off...
Page 481 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA VSA is turned on every time you start VSA Off Button SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- the engine, even if you turned it off information display if there is a the last time you drove the vehicle.
Page 482 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® Hill Start Assist VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with varying tire or wheel Your vehicle is equipped with a hill sizes may cause the VSA to start assist feature to help prevent malfunction.
Page 483 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind spot information system when changing lanes.
Page 484 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI Operation When BSI detects a vehicle in an alert The system will not alert you to all zone, a BSI alert indicator comes on vehicles in blind spot zones (such as near the corresponding outside vehicles you have just passed which rearview mirror.
Page 485 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) MULTI-INFORMATION BSI INDICATOR DISPLAY BSI ALERT INDICATOR LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE BSI OFF BUTTON U.S. model is shown...
Page 486 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) LEVER INDICATOR ILLUMINATE BLINK The BSI alert indicator starts to blink Radar sensors, located underneath as a reminder if you move the turn each corner of the rear bumper, signal lever in the direction of the detect objects.
Page 487 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) The system should be turned off Important Precautions Limitations Like all assistance systems, BSI has when towing a trailer. Due to the The BSI alert indicators may not limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may added mass and resulting changes in illuminate under the following result in a collision.
Page 488 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI may be adversely affected under EXAMPLES POLE or TREE GUARD RAIL the following circumstances: When objects such as guard rails, ● poles, trees, etc., are detected. When an object that doesn't reflect ● radio waves well, such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
Page 489 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) To turn the system on again, press BSI OFF Button the same button. The BSI indicator on the instrument panel turns off. The multi-information display indicates that the system is on. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, the system will be in the previously selected ON or OFF setting.
Page 490 ᤳ: System status may remain on even when the BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE message is displayed. If the system is faulty, the BSI indicator illuminates and a message is displayed on the multi- information display. Have your vehicle inspected by your Acura dealer. CONTINUED...
Page 491 Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Active Damper System The system uses electrically As required by the FCC: Active Damper System This device complies with Part 15 of the If equipped controlled dampers to enhance FCC rules. Operation is subject to the The active damper system is always handling precision, vehicle following two conditions: (1) This device...
Page 492 Active Damper System The system provides two selectable modes. Sport mode: The system prioritizes handling response, vehicle body control and tire-to-road adhesion to allow for higher performance handling. Comfort mode: The system prioritizes road isolation to allow for a more comfortable ride. Either mode can be used in any type To switch between comfort and sport When comfort mode is selected, the...
Page 493 Active Damper System If you see this warning indicator and Active Damper System message, have your vehicle checked Indicator at your dealer as soon as possible. If there is a problem with the active damper system, the active damper In this case, your vehicle still has the system shuts down and the active normal damper function, but it will damper system indicator on the...
Page 494: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Your vehicle is equipped with a Load Limit primarily to carry passengers and trailer stability assist to help stabilize their cargo. You can also use it to tow the vehicle/trailer combination by a trailer if you carefully observe the reducing the vehicle speed.
Page 495 Towing a Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Estimating Loads (GVWR) － The maximum allowable The best way to confirm that all loads weight of the vehicle, all occupants, are within limits is to check them at a all accessories, all cargo and the public scale.
Page 496 Towing a Trailer To Estimate the Tongue Load On models without Active Damper On models with Active Damper System 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. System If the Estimated 2. Measure and record the distance If the Estimated difference is: tongue load is: from the ground to the bottom of difference is:...
Page 497 Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: Number of Maximum Total Trailer Weight Maximum Tongue Load ᤳᤳ ᤳ Occupants 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg) 470 lbs (213 kg) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg)
Page 498 Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should be fully loaded, and all occupants should stay in the vehicle while the attendant watches the scale. 2. Check the gross vehicle weight. 5.
Page 499 Accessories Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment. To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Acura equipment whenever possible. Your dealer offers a trailer package 6. Check the weight of the hitched 7. Check the weight of the unhitched that includes a hitch, a ball mount, trailer.
Page 500 Trailer Brakes A 4-pin gray connector is available as We strongly recommend that you Acura recommends that any trailer an option at your dealer. This have your dealer install a class 3 with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs connector has all of the circuits hitch.
Page 501 Towing a Trailer Use this illustration to identify each Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you When towing a trailer, we terminal in the trailer brake tow a trailer. Make sure the chains recommend that you carry a full-size controller connector.
Page 502 Towing a Trailer If you use a non-Acura trailer lighting Trailer Lights harness and converter, you can get the mating connector and pins that ACCESSORY OPTION TRAILER BACK-UP LIGHT mate with the connector in your BACK-UP LIGHT (ᤱ) vehicle from your dealer.
Page 503 Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Pre-Tow Checklist Driving Safely With a Trailer ● When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and driving away, be sure to check the properly.
Page 504 Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears If the automatic transmission fluid Driving on Hills Drive slower than normal in all When climbing hills, closely watch temperature increases and exceeds driving situations, and obey posted your temperature gauge. If it nears the specified limit, the A/T speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Page 505 Towing a Trailer, Trailer Stability Assist Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Retrieving a Boat Trailer Stability Assist Crosswinds and air turbulence If the vehicle tires slip when Your vehicle is equipped with trailer caused by passing trucks can disrupt retrieving a boat from the water, stability assist function.
Page 506: Trailer Stability Assist
Trailer Stability Assist Under these conditions, trailer Trailer stability assist cannot prevent Trailer Stability Assist Failure stability assist begins to stabilize the a loss of control. Always reduce the vehicle/trailer combination by vehicle speed and steer firmly. Do reducing the vehicle speed. The not brake suddenly or make quick control unit sends signals to steering motion.
Page 507 Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this case, your vehicle still has the If you turn off the VSA, the trailer Off-Highway Driving Guidelines VSA traction and stability stability assist function also shuts off. General Information enhancement, but it will not have the Press and hold the VSA off button Your vehicle has been designed trailer stability assist function.
Page 508 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Important Safety Precautions Check Out Your Vehicle To avoid loss of control or rollover, Before you leave the pavement, be Improperly operating this be sure to follow all precautions and sure to do all scheduled maintenance vehicle on or off-pavement can recommendations.
Page 509 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines The banks are sloped so you can Accelerating and Braking Driving on Slopes ● For better traction on all surfaces, If you can't clearly see all conditions drive out. accelerate slowly and gradually build or obstacles on a slope, walk the The water is not flowing too fast.
Page 510 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If the water is deeper than the wheel You should never use a jack to try to hubs, some additional service may be get unstuck. Your vehicle could required. This service is not covered easily slip off the jack and hurt you or by your warranties.
Page 512 Maintenance ..... This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ....important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ......maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations repair of emissions control ..maintenance safety precautions. devices and systems may be done Engine Compartment Cover ......
Page 513: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and protective Burns from hot parts. Let the ● ● engine and exhaust system cool section should be performed by a clothing when working with the down before touching any parts. certified technician or other qualified battery or compressed air.
Page 514 Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and Engine Oil Life Displayed Calculated Engine important features of the multi- Engine Oil Life Oil Life (%) information display on your vehicle is the Maintenance Minder™. 100% － 91% 100% REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE 90% －...
Page 515 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM SUB ITEMS When the remaining engine oil life is When the remaining oil life is 1 to 5 Press the SEL/RESET button on the 15 to 6 percent, the multi-information percent, the multi-information display steering wheel repeatedly to select display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’...
Page 516 Maintenance Minder These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the oil life minder as previously described. The message will be canceled if the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel is pressed.
Page 517: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder This message is displayed when you TOTAL PAST DUE U.S. DISTANCE TRAVELED drive over 10 miles (for U.S. models) U.S. or 10 km (for Canadian models) after seeing the 0% message. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset CANADA MAINTENANCE CODE the display as previously described.
Page 518 Maintenance Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Life Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the next time you turn the ignition MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM...
Page 519 Maintenance Minder Your authorized dealer knows your We recommend using Acura parts Important Maintenance vehicle best and can provide and fluids whenever you have Precautions If you have the required service done competent, efficient service. maintenance done. These are but do not reset the display, or reset...
Page 520 ＃ will not void your emissions check, turn to the appropriate page warranties. However, Acura listed. recommends that all maintenance Engine oil level － Check every ●...
Page 521 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items ● Replace engine oil ● Rotate tires ● Replace engine oil and oil filter ● Replace air cleaner element ● Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 522: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Black cap) AUTOMATIC ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TRANSMISSION (Orange loop) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 523: Engine Compartment Cover
Engine Compartment Cover The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by the FRONT BULKHEAD COVER cover. You may need to remove the HOLDING CLIP cover when you perform some simple maintenance work. Cover is secured by holding clips. To remove the front bulkhead cover, remove the holding clips with a flat- tip screwdriver.
Page 524: Adding Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Acura motor oil in your vehicle. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 525 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter given for a conventional motor oil: it according to the maintenance displays the API Certification Seal messages shown on the multi-...
Page 526: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 4. Install a new oil filter according to 7. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER the instructions that come with it. Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 Make sure to clean off any dirt and seconds.
Page 527: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Page 528 Engine Coolant 4. The coolant level should be up to RADIATOR CAP RADIATOR CAP COVER the base of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment.
Page 529 Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the Do not use engine antifreeze or a windshield washer reservoir at least vinegar/water solution in the monthly during normal use. windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘LOW can damage your vehicle's paint, while WASHER FLUID’’...
Page 530: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level with the engine DIPSTICK at normal operating temperature. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. For accurate UPPER MARK results, wait about 60 seconds (but LOWER MARK...
Page 531 Damage resulting from the use of transmission fluid other than Acura Always use Acura ATF DW-1 ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Acura (automatic transmission fluid.) new vehicle warranty. 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration.
Page 532: Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid Independent of the Maintenance Always use Honda Heavy Duty Midner information, replace the Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not brake fluid every 3 years. available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed Check the fluid level in the brake container, as a temporary fluid reservoir monthly.
Page 533 Maintenance Minder schedule. steering system flushed and refilled Replace the timing belt every 60,000 with Acura PSF as soon as possible. miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km A low power steering fluid level can (Canada) if you regularly drive your indicate a leak in the system.
Page 534 Lights Replacing a High Beam Headlight Headlight Aiming STAY BRACKETS The headlights were properly aimed Bulb when your vehicle was new. If you Your vehicle has halogen headlight regularly carry heavy items in the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle cargo area or pull a trailer, it by its base, and protect the glass readjustment may be required.
Page 535 Lights 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, HOLDING CLIP BULB and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 536 Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ PARKING LIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB Parking and Side Marker Light BULB Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB SOCKET SOCKET 5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. SOCKET 6. Insert the socket back into the 1.
Page 537 Lights Replacing Front Fog/Daytime HOLDING Running Light Bulbs CLIP BOLT Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a HOLDING clean cloth.
Page 538 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs BOLT (in Rear Pillar) COVER BOLT 5. Remove the electrical connector 2. Remove the two bolts, and remove from the bulb by pushing on the the rear light assembly from the tab and pulling the connector rear pillar.
Page 539 Lights 6. Push the new bulb straight into Replacing a Back-up Light Bulb the socket until it bottoms. 7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 8. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 540 Lights 6. Put the socket back into the light Side Turn Signal Light assembly, and turn it clockwise to Each outside mirror has side turn BULB lock it in place. signal lights. The lights should be replaced by your dealer. 7.
Page 541 Dust and Pollen Filter, Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up around the openings of Dust and Pollen Filter Cleaning the Seat Belts This filter removes the dust and the seat belt anchors can cause the pollen that is brought in from the belts to retract slowly.
Page 542: Floor Mats
Floor Mats Rear Front The floor mats that came with your If you use a non-Acura floor mat, vehicle hook over the floor mat make sure it fits properly and that it anchors. This keeps the floor mats can be used with the floor mat from sliding forward, possibly anchors.
Page 543: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every 6 months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, and areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 544 Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm against the window.
Page 545 Wiper Blades WIPER ARM BLADE REINFORCEMENT To replace the rear wiper blade: 2. Slide the blade out of the wiper 3. Examine the new wiper blades. If arm. they have no plastic or metal 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear reinforcement along the back window.
Page 546 Wiper Blades 4. Slide the new blade into the wiper arm. Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length. 5. Lower the wiper arm.
Page 547 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Use a gauge to measure the air Inflation Guidelines tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of month.
Page 548 Tires Check the air pressures when the You should get your own tire U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and tires are cold. This means the vehicle pressure gauge and use it whenever Canadian Elite Package models has been parked for at least 3 hours, you check your tire pressures.
Page 549 Tires High Speed Driving U.S. Advance Package, Advance Tire Inspection Package with Entertainment, and We strongly recommend that you do Every time you check inflation, you Canadian Elite Package models not drive faster than the posted should also examine the tires for speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 550 Tires Tire Service Life In addition to your regular INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The service life of your tires is inspections and inflation pressure dependent on many factors, maintenance, it is recommended that including, but not limited to, driving you have annual inspections habits, road conditions, vehicle performed once the tires reach five loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 551 Improper wheel weights can damage activate. rotated. If you purchase directional your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use tires, rotate only front-to-back. only Acura wheel weights for balancing.
Page 552 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Tires: the same time. If that is not possible MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Installing improper tires on your Technology Package with Entertainment or necessary, replace the two front vehicle can affect handling and models tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 553 Because your vehicle has limited tire properly installing chains, can tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with clearance, Acura strongly damage the brake lines and harsh chemicals (including some recommends using the chains listed cause a crash in which you can commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff below.
Page 554: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery The sensor on the negative terminal If additional battery maintenance is monitors your vehicles battery needed, see your dealer or a The battery gives off explosive condition. qualified technician. hydrogen gas during normal If there is a problem with the sensor, WARNING: Battery posts, operation.
Page 555: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a ● ● ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made from an extended period (more than 1 If the vehicle is to be stored for a ●...
Page 556: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected ....This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ....common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won't Start ......gives you information about how to Jump Starting ....
Page 557: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on a INDICATOR LOCATION MARK ● temporary replacement only. Get compact spare. your regular tire repaired or Do not use your compact spare tire ● replaced, and put it back on your on another vehicle unless it is the vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 558: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK stop in a safe place to change it. CARGO AREA FLOOR Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 559 Changing a Flat Tire PLASTIC COVER KNOB COVER 5. The tools and jack are under the 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. The spare tire is stored cargo area behind a cover on the counterclockwise to loosen it, then underneath the rear cargo area.
Page 560 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRACKET 9. Keep turning the wheel nut 11. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn wrench to create slack in the with the wheel nut wrench. cable. The wheel nut wrench supplied with 10.
Page 561 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB 12. Place the jack under the jacking 13. Use the extension and the wheel 15. Before mounting the spare tire, point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting change.
Page 562 Changing a Flat Tire 16. Put on the spare tire. Put the 20. Place the flat tire face up under the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, hoist. then tighten them in a crisscross 21. Insert the hoist bracket into the pattern with the wheel nut wrench center hole of the flat tire.
Page 563 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH Loose items can fly around the Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if interior in a crash and could you are not stowing a tire. If the hoist is seriously injure the occupants. left down, it will be damaged during driving and need to be replaced.
Page 564 If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't Check these things: If the headlights dim noticeably or start falls into two areas, depending go out when you try to start the Check the transmission interlock. ● on what you hear when you turn the engine, either the battery is The transmission must be in Park ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 565 If the Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting Are you using the proper starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: Jump Starting ● 1. Open the hood, and check the procedure? Refer to Starting the Although this seems like a simple physical condition of the battery. Engine on page 442.
Page 566: Jump Starting
Jump Starting 5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 567: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in the Put the transmission in Park, and Steam and spray from an midrange under most conditions. If it set the parking brake.
Page 568 If the Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 9. Start the engine and set the climate control to AUTO at ‘‘Hi.’’ the red mark, turn off the engine. Removing the radiator cap Add coolant to the radiator up to 5.
Page 569 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard This indicator should never If the charging system warning indicators. come on when the engine is indicator comes on brightly running.
Page 570: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, Readiness Code Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you codes’’ that are part of the on-board of the engine's emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle diagnostics for the emissions systems.
Page 571: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator If the fluid level is low, take your Slow down by shifting to a lower U.S. Canada vehicle to a dealer, and have the gear, and pull to the side of the road The brake system brake system inspected for leaks or when it is safe.
Page 572 Fuses INTERIOR REAR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) The vehicle's fuses are located in The rear fuse box is located at the The primary under-hood fuse box is four fuse boxes. left side of the cargo area. located next to the battery. The interior fuse box is underneath To open it, push the tabs as shown.
Page 573 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (SUB) If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 569, 570, and 571, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 574 Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse boxes by under-hood fuse boxes and rear looking through the top at the wire fuse box, and all the fuses in the inside.
Page 575 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you Replacing a fuse with one that has a do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse higher rating greatly increases the of the same rating or a lower rating chances of damaging the electrical from one of the other circuits.
Page 576: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 120 A Main fuse 3－5 50 A Power Window － Not Used 3－6 60 A Power Tailgate Opener/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Interior 2－1 30 A ᤳ2 Light, 2－2 30 A SH-AWD Rear Defroster...
Page 577 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX REAR FUSE BOX 20 A Fog Lights ᤳ 30 A Headlight Washer 30 A Condenser Fan 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A A/C Clutch 15 A Left Headlight Low 15 A Right Headlight Low 7.5 A Small Lights (Interior)
Page 578 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected Auxiliary (Holder1) INTERIOR FUSE BOX 20 A Driver's Power Slide Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Telescopic Steering Wheel 7.5 A Starter DIAG 20 A Driver's Power Recline 7.5 A SH-AWD 20 A Passenger's Power Slide Auxiliary (Holder2) 10 A Alternator...
Page 579 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually, Emergency Towing Opening the Fuel Fill Door Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, Manually call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Page 580: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, Rear Front COVER COVER mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page). For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers.
Page 581 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck TOWING HOOK and WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed.
Page 582: Technical Information
Technical Information ....The diagrams in this section give you Identification Numbers ......the dimensions and capacities of Specifications your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S........identification numbers. It also Vehicles) ......includes information you should Tire Labeling know about your vehicle's tires and Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
Page 583: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 584 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into ENGINE NUMBER the engine block. It is on the front. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 585: Specifications
Specifications Capacities Dimensions Fuel tank Approx. Length 191.6 in (4,867 mm) 21.00 US gal (79.5 L) Width 78.5 in (1,994 mm) ᤳ1 Engine Change 1.93 US gal (7.3 L) Height 68.2 in (1,733 mm) coolant Total 2.43 US gal (9.2 L) Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm) ᤳ2...
Page 586 Specifications Lights Battery 12 V － 65AH/5 HR Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Capacity ᤳ1 35 W (D2S) 12 V － 76AH/20 HR Daytime running lights 60 W (HB3) Fuses Front side marker lights 3 CP Interior See page 571 or the fuse label attached Front turn signal lights 21 W (Amber) to the inside of the fuse box lid.
Page 587 Specifications Tires ᤳ1 Size Front/Rear 255/55R18 105H ᤳ2 P255/50R19 103H Spare T165/80D17 104M Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm ᤳ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment models ᤳ2: U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models...
Page 588 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all U. Treadwear Traction S. Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, comparative rating based on the wear lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 589 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire's resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 590: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size 103 － Load index (a numerical code Whenever tires are replaced, they have a number of markings. Those associated with the should be replaced with tires of the you should be aware of are described maximum load the tire can same size.
Page 591 Tire Labeling Glossary of Tire Terminology FW6X － Tire type code. Cold Tire Pressure － The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been 2202 － Date of manufacture. parked for at least three hours or Year driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Week Load Rating －...
Page 592 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 593 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator to telltale after replacing one or more indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 594: Emissions Controls
They are then drawn into conditions of sunlight and climate, 514. the engine and burned. NOx and HC react to form ᤳ In Canada, Acura vehicles comply Evaporative Emissions Control photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon with the Canadian emission System monoxide does not contribute to...
Page 595 HC, CO, and NOx produced. Acura replacement parts or their converter. These four systems work equivalent for repairs. Using lower together to control the engine's...
Page 596: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent. WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC The three way catalytic converter...
Page 597 Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that 4. Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 598 Emissions Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly traveled 8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic 9. Make sure the vehicle has been major highway where you can for at least 10 minutes. When parked with the engine off for 30 maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph traffic conditions allow, let the minutes.
Page 600 Warranty and Client Relations ... Client Service Information ....Warranty Coverages ..... Reporting Safety Defects ....Authorized Manuals...
Page 601: Client Service Information
Client Service Information Acura dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: Honda Canada Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Acura Client Services Vehicle Identification Number (see ●...
Page 602: Warranty Coverages
2012 Acura warranty information warranties cover your vehicle's booklet that came with your vehicle Replacement Parts Limited Warranty － covers all Acura replacement parts emissions control systems. Time, for precise information on warranty mileage, and coverage are against defects in materials and coverages.
Page 603: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects In the US In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety immediately inform Honda Canada Inc.
Page 604: Authorized Manuals
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement 61STX03EL 2010-2011 Acura MDX of damaged body parts. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61STX30 2008 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual 31STX650 2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual 31STX850 2012 Acura MDX Navigation System Owner's Manual 31STXM50...
Page 605 Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ......Indicator 70, 462 ........ Operation Accessories and Battery ..... Anti-theft, Audio System ......Modifications Charging System Anti-theft Steering Column ......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicator 69, 562 ........Lock ............Position) Jump Starting ...... Audio System 192, 212 ..
Page 606 Index ..Brakes Important Safety Reminders ..........Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Infants ........Break-in, New Linings Larger Children ......Capacities Chart ................Fluid LATCH .... Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............Parking Risks with Airbags ......... Cargo ..........System Design Small Children ......
Page 607 Index ............... Coolant Engine Oil DVD Player ............Adding Directional Signals 71, 128 DVD Player Error Messages ........Checking Disc Brake Wear Indicators ............Proper Solution Disc Care ..........Temperature Gauge Disc Changer Crankcase Emissions Control Disc Changer Error ......
Page 608 Index ........... Emergency Flashers Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Front Airbags 10, 30 ..................Emergency Towing Belts by Front Seat ............. Emissions Controls Adjusting ..........Emissions Testing Air Ventilation ........Engine Heaters ............Adding Engine Coolant Fuel .......
Page 609 Index ....Octane Requirement HomeLink Universal ® ........... Tank, Refueling Transceiver ....Gas Station Procedures Hood, Opening and Closing ... Halogen Headlight Bulbs .......... Gauges ..Hazard Warning Flashers ........Engine Coolant Temperature Horn 4, 125 ......... Headlights .......... Fuel ........
Page 610 Index ..............Indicators, Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Off iPod ® ........ABS (Anti-lock Brake) 70, 462 Seat Belt Reminder 21, 68 iPod Error Messages ® ......Active Damper System 77, 484 Security System ......... Adaptive Cruise Control SH-AWD ®...
Page 611 Index ....................Load Limit 434, 487 Schedule Odometer ........ LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Malfunction Indicator Odometer, Trip ........ Locks Lamp 69, 563 Off-Highway Driving ..........Anti-theft Steering Column Memory, Driving Position Guidelines ..........Childproof Door Message Display ......
Page 612 Index ......... Parking Brake and Brake System Protecting Adults and Teens Rearview Mirror ......Indicator 69, 564 Additional Safety Precautions Rearview Mirror with Rearview ............. Parking Lights Advice for Pregnant Women Camera Display ........Parking Over Things that Protecting Children Rear Window Defogger ........
Page 613 Index ..........Reporting Safety Defects Cleaning Front Passenger's Weight ............Reserve Tank, Engine e-pretensioner Sensors ..............Coolant 427, 520 Lap/Shoulder Belt 16, 22 Impact Sensors ..................Restraint, Child Maintenance Serial Number ......... Reverse Gear Position Reminder Indicator and Service Intervals ......
Page 614 Index ........Spare Tire In Cold Weather at High ............Inflating 540, 550 Altitude .......... Specifications With a Dead Battery ........Tachometer ..........Spark Plugs State Emissions Testing ........Tailgate ........Specifications Steam Coming from Engine ......
Page 615 Index ..........Theft Protection, Radio Replacing ........Three Way Catalytic Rotating ..............Converter Snow Unexpected, Taking Care of ......Tilt/Telescopic Steering Specifications ......................Wheel Tire Chains ..Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........Timing Belt Tools, Tire Changing .....
Page 616 Index ......Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Wrench, Nut ........ System Windows ..........VSA OFF Button Auto Reverse ........VSA OFF Indicator Operating the Power ........VSA System Indicator Rear, Defogger ......Vehicle Storage Windshield ..............Ventilation Cleaning ..........
Page 617: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline, Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid pump octane number of 91 or (DPSF) only. DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or higher. DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Capacity: replacement (see page 525).

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