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Acura 2007 RL Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 2007 RL Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. 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 ADDRESS This owner’s manual covers all STREET models of the Acura RL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ particular model.
  • Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the 2007 Acura RL. We are certain you As you read this manual, you will will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest luxury vehicles in the find information that is preceded by world.
  • Page 4 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. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
  • Page 5 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents (main controls) Your Vehicle at a Glance ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ..59 (climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items) Features ..
  • 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 Customer A quick reference to the main...

  • Page 10: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROL DRIVER’S FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL CEILING AUTO BUTTON AIRBAG INDICATORS CONSOLE DRIVING POSITION (P.158) (P.11, 26) (P.62) MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM POWER DOOR (P.198) LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207)

  • Page 11: Your Vehicle At A Glance (Main Controls)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD HAZARD WARNING INSTRUMENT PADDLE SHIFTERS PASSENGER AIRBAG WIPER/WASHER BUTTON (P.345) PANEL BRIGHTNESS OFF INDICATOR (P.137) (P.145) (P.145) (P.35) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ REAR WINDOW FOG LIGHTS DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.140, 142) (P.146)/ COLLISION MITIGATION HEATED MIRROR BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) BUTTON (P.159)
  • Page 13 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Lap/Shoulder Belt ...... . 22 The Passenger’s Front Airbag information about how to protect Automatic Seat Belt Can Pose Serious Risks ..39 yourself and your passengers. It Tensioners ....... .

  • Page 14: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety (see pages Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards crash injuries and deaths. Generally, The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they the higher the speed, the greater the are the ones we consider to be the...
  • Page 15 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers (10) 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;...
  • Page 16 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 belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
  • Page 17 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
  • 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 Your vehicle has door monitor Introduction The following pages provide indicators on the multi-information instructions on how to properly display to indicate when a specific protect the driver, adult door or the trunk is not tightly closed. passengers, and teenage children You will see the appropriate indicator who are large enough and mature...
  • Page 20 Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats 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 Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
  • Page 22 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.

  • Page 23: Protecting Adults And Teens

    Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash Fasten and Position the Seat Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
  • Page 24 Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position RELEASE This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. BUTTON very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to If a seat belt does not seem to work...
  • Page 25 Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
  • Page 26 Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If your If they do, they hands or arms are close to an same seat belt. could be very seriously injured in a airbag cover, they could be injured crash.
  • Page 27 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 five seating instrument panel and a beeper to belt, the beeper will sound and the positions.
  • Page 28 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the To unlock the belt, press the red Lap/Shoulder Belt beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over PRESS button on the buckle. Guide belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the belt across your body so that it seat passenger and no items on the...
  • Page 29 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belts in all positions except The tensioners are designed to Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners the driver’s have an additional activate in any collision severe lockable retractor that must be enough to cause front airbag activated to secure a child seat (see inflation.
  • Page 30 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If your vehicle gets too close to the The e-pretensioners do not activate Seat Belt E-pretensioners vehicle ahead of it in your lane, the when the seat belts are not worn or driver’s e-pretensioner slightly when the vehicle stability assist retracts the seat belt to alert the (VSA) off indicator on the...
  • Page 31 Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your Acura Warranty booklet for details. Information...

  • Page 32: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (10) (1) Driver’s Airbag (2) Front Passenger’s 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 Seat Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Side Impact Sensors (First) (10) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors...
  • Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: (14) Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of (13) the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
  • Page 34 Additional Information About Your Airbags On models with CMBS, front seat A driver’s seat position sensor that An indicator on the instrument belt e-pretensioners (see page monitors the distance of the seat panel that alerts you to a possible from the front airbag. If the seat is problem with your airbags, Automatic front seat belt too far forward, the airbag will...
  • Page 35 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 36 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
  • Page 37 If the seat is under the seat. Although Acura does under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will not encourage carrying an infant or...
  • Page 38 Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
  • Page 39 To get the best protection from the Although Acura does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the...
  • Page 40 Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
  • Page 41 Additional Information About Your Airbags You will also see a ‘‘CHECK How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the Indicator Works Indicator Works multi-information display (see page U.S. Canada This indicator alerts you that the If you see any of these indications, passenger’s side airbag has been the airbags and seat belt tensioners...
  • Page 42 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
  • Page 43 If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238.

  • Page 44: Protecting Children General Guidelines

    Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.

  • Page 45: Protecting Children

    Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
  • Page 46 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS children must be properly restrained 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 47 Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.
  • Page 48 Protecting Children General Guidelines Use the childproof door locks to Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when prevent children from opening the that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. Children This can prevent who play in vehicles can...

  • Page 49: Protecting Infants And Small Children

    Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
  • Page 50 Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
  • Page 51 Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- In seating positions and vehicles not Selecting a Child Seat facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
  • Page 52 Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.

  • Page 53: Installing A Child Seat

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear 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 LATCH.
  • Page 54 Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats Route the tether strap over the seat, then attach the seat to the have a flexible-type connector as head restraint, then attach the lower anchors according to the shown above.
  • Page 55 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...
  • Page 56 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
  • Page 57 Installing a Child Seat Lift the anchor cover, then attach Installing a Child Seat with a Tether the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS not twisted. TETHER STRAP HOOK Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

  • Page 58: Protecting Larger Children

    Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
  • Page 59 Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross to drive. Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back. Whichever style you select, possible, touching the child’s make sure the booster seat meets thighs?
  • Page 60 Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
  • Page 61 Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. Devices intended to This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.

  • Page 62: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.

  • Page 63: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 64 Safety Labels SUN VISORS U.S. models DOORJAMBS Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models...

  • Page 65: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......60 Trunk ..........153 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......61 Emergency Trunk Opener ..154 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..

  • Page 66: Control Locations

    Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL INDICATORS (P.62) AUTO BUTTON (P.158) CLIMATE CONTROL GAUGES (P.70) SYSTEM DRIVING POSITION (P.198) MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH INTERFACE DIAL (P.152) (P.199) COMPASS SYSTEM (P.240) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES AUTOMATIC (P.181)

  • Page 67: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.66) / KEYLESS ACCESS (P.65, 371) SYSTEM INDICATOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.66, 278) (P.68) HIGH BEAM CHARGING SYSTEM ACTIVATION INDICATOR ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.66) SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR (P.69, 143) (P.62, 443) (P.371) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE...

  • Page 68: Instrument Panel Indicators

    Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the The engine can be severely damaged ignition switch is turned to the ON if this indicator flashes or stays on...
  • Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators system. You will also see a Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or System Indicator ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ This indicator comes on briefly when message on the multi-information you turn the ignition switch to the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator display.
  • Page 70 Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator Immobilizer System Anti-lock Brake System Indicator (ABS) Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator comes on for a few This indicator normally comes on for exterior lights are on. It comes on seconds when you turn the ignition a few seconds when you turn the when the light switch is in either the...
  • Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator Turn Signal and (VSA) System Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: Indicators a few seconds when you turn the The left or right turn signal indicator ignition switch to the ON (II) It comes on as a reminder that you blinks when you signal a lane change...
  • Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators Fog Light Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control Low Fuel Indicator (ACC) Indicator This indicator comes on when you On models with adaptive cruise control turn on the fog lights. For more (ACC) information, see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) High Beam Indicator...
  • Page 73 If it comes on while driving, it Repair or replacement of PAX tires indicates that one or more of your must be done by an Acura dealer or If it comes on while driving, it vehicle’s tires are extremely low on...
  • Page 74 Instrument Panel Indicators restart the engine. Electronically Controlled Message Indicator Power Steering System (ECPS) Indicator Keyless Access System This indicator comes on when there This indicator normally comes on is a system message on the multi- Indicator when you turn the ignition to the ON This indicator normally comes on for information display.
  • Page 75 Instrument Panel Indicators reminder that you have turned off Adaptive Front Lighting Security System Indicator System (AFS) Indicator the collision mitigation brake system (CMBS). If equipped This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the The CMBS indicator also comes on ignition switch to the ON (II) if dirt or other debris blocks the position.
  • Page 76 Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
  • Page 77 Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help INFO ( / ) BUTTONS you operate your vehicle more comfortably. CANADA U.S.
  • Page 78 Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel Odometer Trip Meter economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel ODOMETER economy B is reset. In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page TRIP METER...
  • Page 79 Multi-Information Display The temperature sensor is in the Outside Temperature Engine Oil Life front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from U.S. surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 80 Multi-Information Display Normal Display Messages With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the upper part of the display changes, as shown in the illustration, each time you press the If ON U.S. CANADA button. If you press the button, the display returns to the previous message.
  • Page 81 Multi-Information Display Trip Computer RANGE AVG. SPEED Along with the trip meter, the trip This shows the estimated distance This shows the average speed you computer calculates these values: you can travel on the fuel remaining are traveling in miles per hour (mph) in the fuel tank.
  • Page 82 Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Tire Pressure Monitor HandsFreeLink Monitor U.S. Canada When the tire pressure monitor is You can receive or make phone calls This monitor shows how much shown on the multi-information from your cell phone through your torque is being delivered to each display, press the SEL/RESET vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
  • Page 83 Multi-Information Display To use the system, your cell phone Have your dealer do the indicated Maintenance Messages and the HFL system must be linked. maintenance as soon as you see this Not all cell phones are compatible message, and have them reset the with this system.
  • Page 84 Multi-Information Display Message Display When a problem is detected with See page your vehicle, a message will be 64, 353 See page shown on the multi-information 63, 445 See page display. If this happens, refer to the 65, 371 applicable pages of this owner’s See page manual, and follow the instructions.
  • Page 85 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page See page See page U.S. See page See page 69, 356 See page 35, 63 Canada See page See page 67, 367 See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page...
  • Page 86 Multi-Information Display See page See page...
  • Page 87 Multi-Information Display To enter the customizing mode, Customized Settings With the multi-information display press and hold the INFO ( / ) and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/ button for more than 3 seconds while RESET buttons on the right side of the multi-information display is in its the steering wheel, you can normal mode.
  • Page 88 Multi-Information Display CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page CHG SETTING ACC SETUP PRE-RUNNING CAR Causes the system to beep when a (see page 87) (see page 89) DETECT BEEP vehicle ahead of you gets too close. previous ACC DISPLAY SPEED Changes the ACC display speed...
  • Page 89 Multi-Information Display CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page CHG SETTING KEYLESS ACCESS DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when DRIVER DOOR (see page 87) SETUP you use the remote or grab the ALL DOORS (see page 108) driver’s doorhandle.
  • Page 90 Multi-Information Display CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page CHG SETTING DOOR/WINDOW AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors SHIFT TO P (see page 87) SETUP automatically unlock. IGN OFF (see page 122) DOOR LOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the DRIVER DOOR first push of the remote’s unlock...
  • Page 91 Multi-Information Display If you want the settings as they were DEFAULT ALL when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on this page. If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.
  • Page 92 Multi-Information Display To set the default settings again, When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will If DEFAULT ALL is not set, you will select DEFAULT ALL, and press the see the above display for several see the above display for several SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 93 Multi-Information Display ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL While CHG SETTING in the CHG SETTING You can customize some of the SETUP CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown on vehicle control settings to your METER SETUP the multi-information display, press preference. Here are the settings POSITION SETUP the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 94 Multi-Information Display ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 89 METER SETUP see page 94 POSITION SETUP see page 103 KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP see page 108 LIGHTING SETUP see page 115 DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 122 WIPER SETUP see page 133 Press the button.
  • Page 95 Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Setup If equipped Here are the two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT see page 90 While the multi-information display is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select ACC SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 96 Multi-Information Display Pre-Running Car Detect Beep When PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP is set to ON, one beep sounds when the ACC detects a vehicle in front of you. You also hear a beep when that vehicle goes out of the range of your vehicle’s radar sensor.
  • Page 97 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, the display If you choice is not set, you will see To exit PRE-RUNNING CAR changes to the screen shown above the above display for several seconds, DETECT BEEP without changing for several seconds, and then goes then the screen goes back to the current setting, select EXIT by back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
  • Page 98 Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Display Speed Unit To change the unit of measurement from mph to km/h, do this: While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The is in the ACC SETUP of the screen changes as shown above. The CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press the highlighted unit, mph or km/h, is SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 99 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit ACC DISPLAY SPEED the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, UNIT without changing the current then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to setting, select EXIT by pressing the...
  • Page 100 Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the four custom settings for the meter setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION see page 95 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET see page 97 While METER SETUP is shown in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 101 Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions: While METER SETUP is shown in Select the desired language by the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the pressing the INFO ( / ) button, multi-information display, press the then enter your selection by pressing...
  • Page 102 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit LANGUAGE SELECTION the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 103 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions: While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The is in the METER SETUP of the screen changes as shown above.
  • Page 104 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, DISPLAY without changing the then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by...
  • Page 105 Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset with Refuel To cause trip A and average fuel economy A to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions: While METER SETUP is shown in Press the SEL/RESET button. The the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the screen changes as shown above.
  • Page 106 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit TRIP A & AVG. FUEL the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, RESET with REFUEL without then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to changing the current setting, select...
  • Page 107 Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make: IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset.
  • Page 108 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit ELAPSED TIME RESET the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 109 Multi-Information Display Position Setup There are two position setups you can make: MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPIC While the multi-information display see page 104 is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select POSITION SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, and then press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 110 Multi-Information Display Memory Position Link When Memory Position Link is set to ON, the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, and the outside mirror positions move to the positions stored in memory. To cause the memory to activate, open the driver’s door with the remote, or grab the door handle while carrying the remote.
  • Page 111 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit MEMORY POSITION LINK the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 112 Multi-Information Display Auto Tilt & Telescopic When AUTO TILT TELESCOPIC is set to ON, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and release it, or when you remove the built-in key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 113 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO TILT & the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, TELESCOPIC without changing the then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by...
  • Page 114 Multi-Information Display KEYLESS ACCESS Setup There are three settings in the keyless access setup: DOOR UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH see page 109 KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP While the multi-information display is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/ RESET button.
  • Page 115 Multi-Information Display Door Unlock Mode To select whether the driver’s door or all doors unlock when you open the driver’s door with the remote or by grabbing the door handle (while carrying the remote), follow these instructions: While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 116 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit DOOR UNLOCK MODE the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 117 Multi-Information Display Keyless Access Light Flash When KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH is set to ON, some exterior lights blink twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the driver’s door handle while carrying the remote. The same exterior lights blink once when you lock the doors by touching the door lock sensor while carrying the remote.
  • Page 118 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, FLASH without changing the then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by...
  • Page 119 Multi-Information Display Keyless Access Beep When KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP is set to ON, the beeper sounds twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the drivers door handle while carrying the remote. When you lock the doors by touching the door lock sensor while carrying the remote, the beeper sounds once.
  • Page 120 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 121 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are three settings in the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY see page 116 While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display, select LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 122 Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and the trunk. To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions: While LIGHTING SETUP is shown Press the SEL/RESET button. The in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the screen changes as shown above.
  • Page 123 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit INTERIOR LIGHT the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, DIMMING TIME without changing then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to the current setting, select EXIT by CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
  • Page 124 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 close the driver’s door and take the remote with you. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions: While the multi-information display...
  • Page 125 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, TIMER without changing the then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by...
  • Page 126 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: The headlights come on when it is bright.
  • Page 127 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 128 Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup There are five settings to choose from in the door/window setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK see page 123 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT see page 125 SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While CUSTOMIZE GROUP is shown on the multi-information display, select DOOR/WINDOW see page 127...
  • Page 129 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 15 km/h).
  • Page 130 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO DOOR LOCK without the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, changing the current setting, select then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / )
  • Page 131 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 unlock when you move the shift lever to Park. IGN OFF The driver’s door or all the doors, depending on the door...
  • Page 132 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO DOOR UNLOCK the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 133 Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode To select whether the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote, follow these instructions. While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The is in the DOOR/WINDOW SETUP screen changes as shown above.
  • Page 134 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit DOOR LOCK MODE the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting, then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO...
  • Page 135 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you press the LOCK button on the remote to lock the doors and the trunk, and then press the button again within 5 seconds, a beeper sounds once and the exterior lights blink once to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set.
  • Page 136 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS LOCK the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, ACKNOWLEDGMENT without then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to changing the current setting, select CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
  • Page 137 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer When you unlock the doors by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote or by grabbing the driver’s door handle while carrying the remote, but do not open any door the doors relock and the security system sets within 30 seconds.
  • Page 138 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit SECURITY RELOCK the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, TIMER without changing the then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
  • Page 139 Multi-Information Display Wiper Setup The changeable setting under WIPER SETUP is called WIPER ACTION. To get into WIPER ACTION, do this: While the multi-information display is in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen, select WIPER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, see page 134 then press the SEL/RESET button.
  • Page 140 Multi-Information Display Wiper Action You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT (intermittent) position: INTERMITTENT intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper lever’s intermittent control ring. WITH VEH SPD The intermittent operation varies according to vehicle While the multi-information display...
  • Page 141 Multi-Information Display When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit WIPER ACTION without the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, changing the current setting, select then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to EXIT by pressing the INFO ( / )

  • Page 142: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT HAZARD WARNING WINDSHIELD PADDLE SHIFTERS PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTON WIPER/WASHER (P.345) (P.145) (P.145) (P.137) HEADLIGHTS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG TURN SIGNAL/FOG OFF INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.140, 142) (P.35) COLLISION MITIGATION REAR WINDOW BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.358) OFF SWITCH (P.146)/ HEATED MIRROR...
  • Page 143 Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you release the lever. The wipers are not activated. The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed.
  • Page 144 Windshield Wipers and Washers Pull back The headlight washers use the same Windshield Washer Headlight Washers and hold the wiper control lever. Canadian models only fluid reservoir as the windshield The washers spray until you washers. release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

  • Page 145: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    Windshield Wipers and Washers Wiper Arm Positions WIPER ARMS WIPER ARMS The windshield wiper arms have two parked positions: winter and summer. In the winter position, the arms sit slightly above the edge of the hood. This reduces the possibility of damage to the wiper arms or windshield wiper motor by a build-up of snow and ice.
  • Page 146 Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the When the light switch is in the Turn Signal lever to signal a left turn and up to ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the signal a right turn. To signal a lane lights on indicator comes on as a change, push lightly on the lever, reminder.
  • Page 147 Turn Signals and Headlights The automatic lighting Even with the automatic lighting AUTO LIGHT feature turns on the headlights, all feature turned on, we recommend SENSOR other exterior lights, and the that you turn on the lights manually instrument panel lights when it when driving at night or in a dense senses low ambient light.
  • Page 148 Turn Signals and Headlights If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL The automatic lighting off feature Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- activates if you leave the headlight turning the switch next to the information display, there is a switch in the ‘‘...
  • Page 149 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) If equipped AFS Indicator The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) helps to improve visibility If the AFS indicator comes on and during nighttime driving. The AFS starts blinking while driving, pull to controls the aiming direction and the side of the road when it is safe, lighting distribution of the low and turn off the engine.
  • Page 150 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Here are some operating AFS Off Switch Automatic Headlight Adjusting characteristics of the AFS: System The AFS works with the automatic The system requires an headlight adjusting system to sense initialization period. It does not changes in vehicle height due to begin to operate until you have driving and loading conditions of...
  • Page 151 Hazard Warning Button, Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Instrument Panel Brightness U.S. CANADA ADJUSTMENT BUTTON Push the button between the center Adjust the brightness of the The level of brightness is shown on vents to turn on the hazard warning instrument panel by pressing the the multi-information display while lights (four-way flashers).
  • Page 152 Instrument Panel Brightness, Rear Window Defogger To reduce glare at night, the have to turn it on again when you Rear Window Defogger instrument panel illumination dims restart the vehicle. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON when you turn the light switch to .

  • Page 153: Steering Wheel Adjustments

    Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 154 Steering Wheel Adjustments When you turn the ignition switch to If your vehicle’s battery is the LOCK (0) position and release it, disconnected or goes dead, or the or remove the built-in key from the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic ignition switch, the steering wheel steering wheel is removed, the automatically moves fully in and up.

  • Page 155: Keys And Locks

    They will not have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the only Acura-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

  • Page 156: Immobilizer System

    Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.

  • Page 157: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch slightly. Use this position START (III) BUILT-IN KEY only to start the engine. The switch If the front wheels are turned, the returns to the ON (II) position when anti-theft lock may make it difficult you let go of the ignition switch. to turn the ignition switch.

  • Page 158: Door Locks

    Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of When you shift to P after driving, the POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER the vehicle, pull the lock tab and driver’s door unlocks. SWITCH close the door. To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR All doors can be locked from the UNLOCK’’...
  • Page 159 Trunk If the doors are locked, press the TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON trunk release switch on the trunk lid with the remote in keyless access operating range. To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. You can open the trunk in any of If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or four ways: is disconnected, you can open the...
  • Page 160 Trunk, Childproof Door Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Childproof Door Locks TRUNK MAIN SWITCH unlock lock RELEASE LEVER LEVER To protect items in the trunk, you can disable the trunk-release button As a safety feature, your vehicle has The childproof door locks are on the driver’s door, the trunk lid, a release lever on the right corner in designed to prevent children seated...
  • Page 161 Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position.
  • Page 162 Seats Head Restraints FRONT REAR See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats. The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
  • Page 163 Seats Make sure all items in the trunk and Rear Seat Armrest Trunk Pass-through Cover those extending through the pass- KNOB through are secured. For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the built-in key. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 164 Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. AUTO BUTTON SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare.
  • Page 165 Mirrors When you finish, move the Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Power Mirror Heaters selector switch to the center (off) Depending on the position of the position. This turns off the selector switch, the left or right side HEATED MIRROR BUTTON adjustment switch so you can’t mirror will pivot downward slightly move a mirror out of position by...
  • Page 166 Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature Storing a Driving Position in MEMORY MEMO BUTTON for the steering wheel, driver’s seat, Memory BUTTONS and outside mirror positions. Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked. Two seat, steering wheel, and outside mirror positions can be Turn the ignition switch to the ON...
  • Page 167 Driving Position Memory System To cancel the storing procedure Press the desired memory button Selecting a Memorized Position after pressing the MEMO button: (1 or 2) until you hear a beep. MEMORY BUTTONS Do not press a memory button The system will move the seat, within 5 seconds.
  • Page 168 Driving Position Memory System To stop the system’s automatic You can use the adjustment switches adjustment, do any of the following: to change the positions of the seat, steering wheel, or outside mirrors Press any button on the control after they are in their memorized panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.
  • Page 169 The battery of the remote is weak. Keep the remote and the built-in key Use only Acura-approved key blanks. There is strong electrical current away from liquids. If they get wet, nearby.

  • Page 170: Keyless Access System

    Keyless Access System Keys BUILT-IN KEYS KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES OPERATING RANGE KEY NUMBER TAG The following keys come with your the doors and unlock the trunk. Anyone can lock/unlock a door or vehicle. Refer to page for how to When you carry the remote, you can open the trunk if the remote is separate the keys.
  • Page 171 Keyless Access System All the doors unlock when you grab Unlocking the Door(s) the handle of the front passenger’s door. If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when When you unlock the door(s), some it is raining heavily, the door sensors exterior lights blink twice and the may respond by unlocking the doors.
  • Page 172 Keyless Access System system beeps once. When you If you touch the door lock sensor of Locking the Doors cannot set the security system the front door with your hand because the trunk or hood is open, wearing a glove, the door sensor may no exterior light blinks and/or no delay to respond or not respond by beeper sounds.
  • Page 173 Keyless Access System Before closing the trunk, make sure Door Lock Prevention Locking the Trunk If you open a door, pull its lock tab, the remote is not in the trunk. and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle, the driver’s door unlock. If you close the trunk when the Make sure you carry the remote remote is in it, the system beeps, and...
  • Page 174 Keyless Access System The trunk cannot be locked if: Locking and Unlocking the Trunk Keyless Access Remote TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH The remote is too close to the LOCK trunk lid. BUTTON The remote is on the interior rear panel. The remote is too close to the TRUNK seatback of the rear seat or the RELEASE...
  • Page 175 Keyless Access System You cannot lock the doors if any Press this button once To change the ‘‘SECURITY UNLOCK door, the trunk, or the hood is not to unlock the driver’s door. Press it RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page fully closed if the built-in key is in twice to unlock the other doors.
  • Page 176 Keyless Access System Here are the settings activated with in the remote will blink once. Then Keyless Memory Settings the remote; release the buttons. Doing this Driving position memory cancels the keyless memory settings (see page for that remote and restores the default settings.
  • Page 177 Keyless Access System Replacing the Remote Battery 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 operation.
  • Page 178 Keyless Access System Ignition Switch Operating Range Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle. Remember that you can start the engine without using the built-in key when the remote is inside the vehicle. Make sure you always carry the remote with you.
  • Page 179 Keyless Access System the beep, the steering wheel is To turn the ignition switch to the Ignition Switch locked. To unlock the steering wheel, LOCK (0) position, put the turn it right and left while turning transmission in Park, press the the ignition switch at the same time.
  • Page 180 Keyless Access System Also, if you close the door when the Removing the Ignition Switch Beeper and Message ignition switch is not in the LOCK Cover Keyless Remote Not Detected (0) position and the remote is not IGNITION SWITCH COVER inside the vehicle, the keyless access alarm sounds outside the vehicle, a message appears on the multi-...
  • Page 181 Keyless Access System The outside beeper sounds when The engine does not restart if you Keyless Remote Low Battery the ignition switch is in the turn the ignition switch to the LOCK ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) (0) position when the remote is position.
  • Page 182 Keyless Access System The indicator stays on while you Check Keyless Access System are driving. KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR The indicator comes on with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’ In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and start the engine.
  • Page 183 Keyless Access System The keyless access system uses Built-in key and Remote Valet Function electric current to identify the The trunk and glove box cannot be BUILT-IN KEY remote with the vehicle. opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove If you use medical equipment such box and trunk pass-through cover as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your...

  • Page 184: Seat Heaters

    Seat Heaters In the LO setting, the heater runs Passenger’s continuously. It does not cycle with seat temperature changes. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
  • Page 185 Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models) When you press the button once, passenger’s BUTTON the heater is set to HI. After the seat seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select MID or LOW by pressing the button. This will keep the seat warm.
  • Page 186 Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models) To ventilate the seat, press the Follow these precautions whenever button. The indicator (green) next to you use the seat heaters and the seat the button will come on. The air ventilation: ventilation system has four settings: Use the HI setting only to heat or Three indicators on.

  • Page 187: Power Windows

    Power Windows Turn the ignition switch to the ON DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH (II) position before operating any of the window switches. To open a Closing a power window on window, push the switch down and someone’s hands or fingers can hold it.
  • Page 188 Power Windows To open the window fully, To open or close the window The indicators in the switches come AUTO push the window switch firmly down partially, push down or pull back on on when you turn the ignition switch to the second detent, then release it.
  • Page 189 Power Windows, Moonroof Turn the key clockwise, then Opening the Windows and UNLOCK BUTTON Moonroof with the Remote release it. You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the Turn the built-in key clockwise remote. again, and hold it.
  • Page 190 Power Windows, Moonroof To close: Opening/Closing the Moonroof MOONROOF SWITCH Insert the built-in key in the driver’s with the Ceiling Console Switch door lock. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the Turn the key counterclockwise, moonroof switch on the ceiling then release it.
  • Page 191 Moonroof To tilt the moonroof, push the center To open or close the moonroof of the moonroof switch straight up. partially, pull back or push forward To stop the moonroof from tilting on the moonroof switch lightly to the Opening or closing the fully open, push the moonroof switch first detent, and hold it.
  • Page 192 Moonroof The moonroof has a key-off delay. Auto Reverse Operating the Moonroof with the If the moonroof runs into any You can still open and close the Remote Transmitter or the Key obstacle while it is closing moonroof for up to 10 minutes after You can use the remote transmitter automatically, it will reverse you turn off the ignition switch.

  • Page 193: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with your foot.

  • Page 194: Interior Convenience Items

    Interior Convenience Items FRONT DOOR POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY GLOVE BOX/OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY UTILITY POCKET SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER SEAT-BACK POCKET...
  • Page 195 Interior Convenience Items Glove Box RELEASE BUTTON Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the built-in key. The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger Your vehicle has an owner’s manual...
  • Page 196 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders KNOB Pull up Press BUTTON BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE SEPARATOR Be careful when you are using the For a short container, put the bottom For a long container, press the beverage holders. A spilled liquid plate down, and pull up the knob to button in the beverage holder to that is very hot can scald you or your...
  • Page 197 Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment LEVER LEVER The rear beverage holder is in the To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray rear seat armrest. Open the pull up on the lever and lift the located in the console compartment beverage holder by pushing the front armrest.
  • Page 198 Interior Convenience Items Do not use the sun visor extension Sun Visors Accessory Power Sockets feature over the rear view mirror. Make sure to slide a sun visor forward to set it to the normal length before flipping it back in place. Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.
  • Page 199 Interior Convenience Items Rear Ashtrays Front Door Pockets The other socket is under the Small, rear ashtrays are located in The interior of each front door has armrest in the console compartment the armrests of both rear doors. To an extendable pocket for maps and storage area.
  • Page 200 Interior Convenience Items When you shift to reverse, the Power Rear Sunshade sunshade goes down automatically. POWER REAR To use it again, shift to another SUNSHADE BUTTON position, and push the button to raise If the sunshade stops while moving, check for and clear any obstacles, then push the button again.
  • Page 201 Interior Convenience Items The hooks are intended for use only To prevent the integrated sunshades Integrated Sunshades by the sunshades. Do not hang any from being unhooked due to winds, HOLDER other items on the hooks, as that leave the rear windows closed while HOOK could interfere with proper operation driving.

  • Page 202: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights After pushing the DOOR button, all Ceiling Lights the lights come on when you open CEILING LIGHT any door, unlock the doors with the BUTTONS remote or built-in key, or turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) or the ACCESSORY (I) position to the LOCK (0) position.

  • Page 203: Features

    Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....198 vehicle provides a comfortable Audio System ........ . 207 driving environment in all weather Playing Play the AM/FM conditions. Radio ........208 AM/FM Radio Frequencies . 212 ..

  • Page 204: Climate Control System

    Climate Control System TEMPERATURE CONTROL BARS DUAL BUTTON WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DEFROSTER BUTTON AUTO BUTTON BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ MIRROR HEATER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. models (Technology package model is shown)
  • Page 205 Climate Control System The selector can be pushed left, Interface Dial Personalization Setting Many climate control functions can right, up, down, and in. Use the When you unlock the doors with still be controlled by standard selector to scroll through lists, to your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver buttons, dials, and knobs, but some select menus, and to highlight menu...
  • Page 206 Climate Control System Fan Control Temperature Control Bars Air Conditioning (A/C) To select the desired temperature, Press the A/C button to view the push the temperature control bar up climate control display. Pushing or down. ENTER on the interface selector turns the air conditioning on and off.
  • Page 207 Climate Control System Recirculation Button Windshield Defroster Button Mode Control When the indicator in the button is This button turns the windshield on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defrost on and off. sent throughout the system again. When you push this button, air flows When the indicator is off, air is from the defroster vents at the base brought in from the outside of the...
  • Page 208 Climate Control System Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Air flows from the floor vents. Airflow is divided between the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
  • Page 209 Climate Control System Press the A/C button to view Dual Button Using the Heater You can set the temperature for the The heater uses engine coolant to the climate control display. driver’s side and the passenger’s side warm the air. If the engine is cold, it Turn on the A/C by pushing separately when this button is will be several minutes before you...
  • Page 210 Climate Control System Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows moisture from the air. When used in windows: Select .
  • Page 211 Climate Control System The system automatically selects the Automatic Climate Control Semi-automatic Operation The automatic climate control proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various system adjusts the fan speed and heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control airflow levels to maintain the interior possible, raise or lower the interior...

  • Page 212: Climate Control Sensors

    Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

  • Page 213: Audio System

    Audio 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. your remote and turn the audio dials, and knobs, but some functions system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1...
  • Page 214 Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio UPPER DISPLAY U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models FM BUTTON POWER/ POWER/ AM BUTTON VOLUME VOLUME AM/FM KNOB KNOB BUTTON TUNE SEEK TUNE SEEK BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS AUTO SCAN SCAN SELECT...
  • Page 215 Audio System The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on STEREO ICON BAND the display. To change bands, press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button on Canadian and Hawaiian models). You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up.
  • Page 216 Audio System The SEEK function To scan with the interface dial, push Each preset button or SEEK Preset searches up and down from the the selector down, and then push it preset icon can store one frequency current frequency to find a station to the right.
  • Page 217 Audio System You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto U.S. models (except Hawaiian) AUTO SEL ICON Push the interface selector down to select cannot find a strong station for scroll down the screen, highlight every preset button. A.SEL, then press ENTER on the If you do not like the stations auto interface selector.
  • Page 218 Audio System AM/FM Radio Frequencies AM/FM Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
  • Page 219 Audio System 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 220 Audio System Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER 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 AudioPilot and Centerpoint features (when playing a CD-DA) to on or off.
  • Page 221 Audio System To adjust bass These BASS/TREBLE FADER/BALANCE CENTER/SUBWOOFER and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, modes adjust the strength of the adjust the strength of the sound and press ENTER on the interface sound coming from each speaker. from the center or subwoofer selector.
  • Page 222 Audio System Bose AudioPilot Bose Centerpoint AudioPilot and Centerpoint are AudioPilot Centerpoint digital processing monitors sound signal processing processes stereo registered trade marks of the Bose within the cabin, and helps and matrix surround recordings to corporation. compensate for unwanted ambient five independent channels, delivering noise with no perceived change in a multi-channel surround sound...
  • Page 223 Audio System Playing the XM Satellite Radio SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY POWER/ TUNE VOLUME BUTTONS KNOB CATEGORY DISPLAY/ BUTTONS MODE SCAN BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON PRESET BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. models (Technology package model is shown)
  • Page 224 Audio System Your vehicle is capable of receiving In the category mode, such as Jazz, XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the Rock, Classical, etc., you can United States, except Hawaii and navigate through all of the channels Alaska. within that category. In the channel XM is a registered trade mark of mode, you can select all of the XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
  • Page 225 Audio System The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button or push the interface selector to the right again. TUNE ICON To change channels, press the The scan function gives...
  • Page 226 Audio System Use the TUNE or SCAN function to tune to a desired channel. BAND In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected. Pick the preset button you want for that channel.
  • Page 227 Audio System The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas. reception interruptions. To help the south. compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.
  • Page 228 Audio System Depending on where you drive, you radio I.D. number, press the TUNE As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Interference can be caused by any of Your I.D.
  • Page 229 Audio System Operating the Disc Changer UPPER DISPLAY U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models EJECT EJECT LOAD LOAD BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON DISC DISC BUTTON BUTTON SKIP SKIP TUNE TUNE BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS POWER/ SCAN SCAN POWER/...
  • Page 230 Audio System Your vehicle’s audio system has an The changer can also play MP3 or in-dash disc changer with the same WMA format (see page controls used for the radio. To operate the disc changer, the ignition DVD-A discs not meeting DVD switch must be in the ACCESSORY verification standards may not be (I) or the ON (II) position.
  • Page 231 Audio System Do not try to insert a disc until Insert a disc into the disc slot Loading Discs in the Changer To load multiple discs in one ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could when the disc load indicator turns operation: damage the audio unit. green, and ‘‘LOAD’’...
  • Page 232 Audio System You can also select the empty position by pressing the appropriate preset button. You can load a disc(s) in any mode (AM, FM, XM radio, or AUX) if you do not select an empty position. You cannot select the empty position if there is no disc in the changer.
  • Page 233 Audio System When playing a CD (CD-DA) with To Play a Disc To Choose a Track CD-TEXT, the audio control display shows the disc number, album name, CURRENT TRACK track number, and elapsed time. When playing a CD without this information, the number of the disc and track playing and the elapsed time are shown on the audio control...
  • Page 234 Audio System To exit the track list display, press push the interface selector to the left current disc plays for about 10 the AUDIO button, or push the again within 10 seconds. seconds. You will see SCAN next to interface selector to the left. DISC on the screen and SCAN on If you don’t, the system advances to the upper display.
  • Page 235 Audio System Track Repeat Disc Repeat Random Play REPEAT ICON RANDOM ICON REPEAT ICON DISC REPEAT ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON TRACK REPEAT ICON To replay the current track To replay the current disc To play the tracks of the current disc continuously, use the interface continuously, use the interface in random order, use the interface...
  • Page 236 Audio System To take the system out of disc mode, The specifications of the compatible To Pause a Disc To pause a disc, press the press the AM/FM (AM or FM on MP3 file are: corresponding number of the Canadian, and Hawaiian models), or Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz current disc on the preset buttons.
  • Page 237 Audio System When playing a CD compressed in If the title is too long, it will not show Name Display Function U.S. models except Hawaiian MP3/WMA format, the display all at once. Press and hold the DISP/ Each time you press the DISP/ changes from folder name, to file MODE button, and the rest of the MODE button while playing a CD...
  • Page 238 Audio System Folder Repeat (MP3/WMA Folder Random (MP3/WMA CURRENT FOLDER Mode) Mode) FOLDER REPEAT ICON FOLDER RANDOM ICON FOLDER RANDOM ICON FOLDER REPEAT ICON To enter the FOLDER LIST, press ENTER on the selector, select a To replay the current folder To play the tracks of the current folder by turning the interface knob, continuously, use the interface...
  • Page 239 Audio System To remove a different disc from the Removing Discs from the Changer changer, first select it by pressing To remove the disc that is currently the corresponding number on the playing, press and release the eject preset button or turning the ) button.

  • Page 240: Protecting Your Discs

    Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.

  • Page 241: Disc Changer Error Messages

    Disc Changer Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the disc eject button, and remove the If you see an error message in the disc(s).

  • Page 242: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Auxiliary Input Jack Connect a compatible audio unit to the jack, then select it by pressing DISC/AUX button. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK The auxiliary input jack is in the console compartment (see page ). The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio When a compatible audio unit is accessories using a standard 1/8- selected, you will see ‘‘AUX’’...
  • Page 243 Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the If you are playing a disc, the system mode. Pressing the button skips to the beginning of the next repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, track/file (in MP3/WMA mode) XM Satellite Radio (U.S. models each time you press the top ( ) of MODE except Hawaiian), or a disc (if a disc...

  • Page 244: Remote Audio Controls

    Remote Audio Controls On U.S. models except Hawaiian If you are listening to XM Satellite Radio, use the CH button to change channels. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset channel. Press the bottom ( ) to go back to the previous preset channel.

  • Page 245: Radio Theft Protection

    Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is discon- push the power/volume knob. The disable itself if it is disconnected nected or goes dead, or the radio serial number will appear in two sets from electrical power for any reason. fuse is removed, the audio system of four digits.
  • Page 246 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) The compass system in your vehicle contains several convenient features, including a direction and elevation finder, a calendar reminder for UPPER important events, a calculator, and a DISPLAY trip computer to help you track your mileage and fuel economy.
  • Page 247 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) select menus, and to highlight menu Trip Button Interface Dial Press this button to display the Trip items. When you make a selection, Computer screen (see page push the center of the selector in KNOB (ENTER) to go to that selection.
  • Page 248 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) The first screen to appear is the System Start-up Throughout the compass system compass system globe screen. The section, the icon ‘‘ ’’ is used to screen then changes to the indicate features that are dependent disclaimer screen: on the ‘‘Driver number’’...
  • Page 249 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) If you do not push in on the If you select , the reminder will interface selector , the screen will not show up again. If you wish to go dark after 30 seconds. To return have the reminder show up again to the disclaimer screen, press any later in the day, select...
  • Page 250 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) When the keyless access remote is For information on ‘‘linking’’ and Keyless Memory Settings The vehicle ‘‘senses’’ the driver deliberately ‘‘unlinked,’’ (as when ‘‘unlinking’’ the keyless access number, based on which keyless giving the key to a valet) the multi- remotes, see page remote is used to unlock the vehicle.
  • Page 251 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) The Compass Screen You can see the current latitude, If the system does not receive the If the GPS reception is low, the longitude, and elevation at any time elevation information, the display display shows a ‘‘Low GPS when you press the COMPASS shows only current latitude and...
  • Page 252 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Main Menu Voice Command Help When you say ‘‘Display menu’’ or The voice command help screen To use the voice command tutorial, press the MENU button, the display displays several topics that help you say or select ‘‘Getting started.’’...
  • Page 253 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) For a listing of all voice commands, Trip Computer Voice Command Index on page When you make a selection (such as trip computer screens display Navigation general command help), the trip information from the multi- you will see the help commands that information display in the gauge can be used with the voice control.
  • Page 254 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Range Calendar Shows the instantaneous fuel Shows the estimated distance you economy in miles per gallon. can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. This distance is estimated Instant Fuel from the average fuel economy over Shows you the current fuel economy the last several miles, so it will vary in miles per gallon.
  • Page 255 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) You can scroll through the calendar Entering Your Schedule Reminder day by day by turning the interface The default for the reminder is knob, or select the day by voice. This allows the system to remind When you push the interface you of the calendar item the next selector up or down, you can also...
  • Page 256 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Message Icon NOTE: Edit Date Say or select ‘‘ Message icon ,’’ and You can only enter one message the system displays a list of icons per day. you can select to help identify the To re-activate a previous message, type of message you entered.
  • Page 257 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Turn the interface knob until the Calculator Convert conversion you want is highlighted (weight, for example), then push the selector in to select it. The screen for that conversion type appears (see illustration in step 4). When you say or select ‘‘Calculator,’’...
  • Page 258 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) System Set-up First Set up Screen The set-up functions consist of three different screens that allow you to change and update information in the system. To display the set up screen , say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP button, and then select an item.
  • Page 259 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Brightness Black Level Volume There are 11 possible brightness There are 11 possible black level To adjust the volume of the system settings. To change the brightness, settings. To change the black level, voice, do one of these actions: say ‘‘Brightness up’’...
  • Page 260 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the Interface Dial Feedback Second Set up Screen Changing this setting allows you to interface selector to the left to select control when (and if) the system will BACK. read the current selection you choose with the interface dial.
  • Page 261 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Voice Recognition Feedback Third Set up Screen Color Allows you to turn voice control system prompts . To select ON or OFF, turn the interface knob to the right or left, then press the interface selector.
  • Page 262 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) To change the color, select Day or Verbal Reminder Setting Display Mode night by turning the interface knob This function allows you to turn Pressing the Display to the right or left. Press the verbal reminders.
  • Page 263 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) place in case you need the codes. If System Initialization Entering the Security Code If for any reason, you lose power to you lose the cards, you must obtain the compass system (the battery was the security codes from your dealer.
  • Page 264 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Follow the instructions in the audio If this procedure is not necessary the GPS initialization system section to enter the 5-digit system proceeds directly to the audio code (see page ). The Compass screen (see page system voice will not operate if the During initialization, the system...
  • Page 265 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) After 30 minutes with this screen License notice displayed, turn off the engine and You have acquired a device restart the vehicle. If you now see (‘‘DEVICE’’) that includes software , the GPS licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, Disclaimer screen initialization is complete.
  • Page 266 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS NO WARRANTIES FOR THE GRANT OF SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE LICENSE. This EULA grants you SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is AGREEMENT (‘‘EULA’’), DO NOT the following license; provided ‘‘AS IS’’...
  • Page 267 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) No Liability for Certain Damages, Limitations, on Reverse Engineering, If ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, Decompilation, and Disassembly. provides or makes available to you MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY You may not reverse engineer, Supplemental Components and no FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, decompile, or disassemble the...
  • Page 268 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.,, MS, SOFTWARE TRANSFER EXPORT RESTRITIONS. Microsoft Corporation and their ALLOWED BUT WITH acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of affiliates reserve the right to RESTRICTIONS. You may US-origin. You agree to comply with discontinue any Internet-based permanently transfer rights under all applicable international and...
  • Page 269 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Voice Control Basics Talk Button This button activates the voice control system. Press it when you TALK BUTTON want to give a voice command. See Voice Command Index on page a list of voice commands. Back Button This button has the same function as the CANCEL button on the center...
  • Page 270 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) If the system does not understand a When you speak a command, the Using the Voice Control System You should use the voice control command or you wait too long to system generally either repeats the system as much as possible, and give a command, it responds with command as a confirmation or asks...
  • Page 271 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Close the windows and the If the system cannot recognize Improving Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice moonroof. your command because of recognition, the following guidelines background noise, speak louder. should be followed: The fan speed will be automatically adjusted to low.
  • Page 272 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Calculator Voice Command Index Climate Control Commands The voice control system needs Repeat voice The system accepts these climate appropriate voice commands for Voice command help control commands on most screens. controlling the climate control, the audio system, and the compass The voice command help option on Climate control full automatic...
  • Page 273 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Repeating these commands Climate control fresh air Temperature Commands Climate control recirculate The system accepts these switches (toggles) the function commands on most screens. between On and Off. Climate control vent (vent and ( : 57 to Climate control bi-level Temperature...
  • Page 274 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) ( : 1 6) Audio System Commands Radio FM1 preset CD Commands The system accepts these audio Radio FM2 preset ( : 1 6) The system accepts these system commands on most screens. ( : 1 6) commands on most screens.
  • Page 275 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Repeating these commands DVD folder list DVD Commands switches (toggles) the function The system accepts these between On and Off. commands on most screens. Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function DVD play DVD play disc ( : 1 6) between On and Off.
  • Page 276 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) MP3 folder list Repeating these commands MP3/WMA Commands The system accepts these WMA play switches (toggles) the function commands on most screens. WMA play disc ( : 1 6) between On and Off. WMA play track ( : 1 30) MP3 play...
  • Page 277 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Interface Dial feedback on Set up Screen Commands The system accepts these commands on the first setup screen. On-Screen Commands (For the second and third setup The system accepts over 100 on- screens, simply say what is written screen commands.
  • Page 278 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) Setting the Clock To set the clock, the ignition switch Select the Clock Adjustment Select the Time Adjustment , then must be in the Accessory (I) or ON turning the interface knob to the press the center of the interface (II) position.
  • Page 279 Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system) To adjust the hour, turn the interface Turn the interface knob to adjust the knob, then press the center of the minute. interface selector. Press the center of the interface To adjust the minute, turn the selector to enter the time.

  • Page 280: Security System

    Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote The horn sounds and a combination without triggering the alarm. The of headlights, parking/side marker alarm will sound if the trunk lock is lights, and taillights flash if someone forced, or the trunk is opened with...

  • Page 281: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain on the steering wheel, and hold it Using Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) for 1 second (see page CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 282 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 speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/DECEL...
  • Page 283 Cruise Control Even with cruise control on, you can Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed still use the accelerator pedal to When you push the CANCEL button speed up for passing. After CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON or tap the brake pedal, the system completing the pass, take your foot remembers the previously set speed.
  • Page 284 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC Components ACC INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION If equipped DISPLAY Adaptive cruise control (ACC) consists of a radar sensor in the RES/ACCEL BUTTON front grille, the ACC buttons on the steering wheel, and the ACC SET/DECEL ACC BUTTON functions of the multi-information BUTTON display.
  • Page 285 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 286 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 there is no vehicle ahead within When a vehicle ahead is within ACC ACC range range and going slower than your set Your vehicle will maintain a set...
  • Page 287 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 the case, decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 288 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC may react to vehicles beside Limitations ACC does not work below 25 mph you or even building beside you by (40 km/h). It cannot bring your momentarily applying the brakes vehicle to a complete stop. or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden curve ACC will not sound a beeper or...
  • Page 289 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Using the ACC SET/DECEL BUTTON ACC BUTTON Push the ACC button on the Press and release the SET/ When your speed reaches 25 mph steering wheel. The ACC indicator DECEL button on the steering (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode, on the instrument panel comes on, wheel.
  • Page 290 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) U.S. U.S. U.S. SET VEHICLE SET VEHICLE INITIAL SPEED UNIT PREVIOUSLY SET SPEED DISTANCE SPEED CANADA CANADA CANADA When the speed is set, it is shown If you change the speed unit If you cancel ACC by pressing the along with a vehicle icon and measurement from the factory CANCEL button or by tapping the...
  • Page 291 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL The ACC beeper will not sound Increasing the Set Speed The set speed can be increased button repeatedly. Each time you do while you press the accelerator pedal, using the RES/ACCEL button or the this, your vehicle will speed up about no matter how close you get to the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 292 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Each time you do this, your vehicle Decreasing the Set Speed Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You The set speed can be decreased slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h). using the SET/DECEL button or the U.S.
  • Page 293 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To change the range, press the Changing Vehicle Distance DISTANCE button. Each time you U.S. DISTANCE BUTTON press the button, the range changes from Long, to Middle, and then to Short. The higher your vehicle speed is, the longer the distance between the CANADA vehicle in front will be set as shown...
  • Page 294 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) The distance you select is also When you push the CANCEL button Canceling the ACC shown on the multi-information or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC, display. CANCEL BUTTON the set cruising speed stays in memory.
  • Page 295 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Driving on a mountainous road, or Automatic ACC Cancellation ACC Indicator When ACC is automatically driving off road for extended ACC INDICATOR cancelled, the beeper sounds three periods. times, and an ACC OFF message appears on the multi-information Abrupt steering wheel movement.
  • Page 296 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Messages on the Multi-Information Display Message Description 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. ACC is on and in standby mode.
  • Page 297 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Message Description Message Description U.S. ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you. ACC has automatically cancelled because of bad weather or other You will hear a beep when the vehicle conditions. CANADA moves out of the ACC radar sensor’s range.
  • Page 298 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 299: Homelink Universal Transceiver

    HomeLink Universal Transceiver The HomeLink universal reverse if an obstacle is detected Training HomeLink transceiver built into your vehicle during closing, increasing the risk of Before you begin If you just can be programmed to operate up to injury. received your vehicle and have not three remotely controlled devices trained any of the buttons in around your home, such as garage...
  • Page 300 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If the red indicator in HomeLink second. RED INDICATOR continues to flash slowly (does If the button works, not flash rapidly), your remote programming is complete. transmitter may stop If the button does not work go transmitting after a short time. to step 6.
  • Page 301 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Press and hold the button on Training With a Rolling Code TRAINING BUTTON System HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ Press and hold the HomeLink or variable code. Information from button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
  • Page 302 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If a standard transmitter was Erasing Codes As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three programmed, the indicator will This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two stay on for about 25 seconds.
  • Page 303 When you make a selection, vehicle and the Acura Server. push the center of the selector Working through the XM radio (ENTER) to go to that selection.
  • Page 304 AcuraLink Unread messages have a closed Reading Messages If you have new messages, an envelope icon next to them. The icon envelope icon appears in the top disappears when it has already been right corner of the navigation screen. read. Only diagnostic info NOTE: messages overlay the screen while...
  • Page 305 AcuraLink To delete all messages: Deleting Messages Message Options NOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/ NOTE: The Delete All Messages campaign messages can only be command does not apply to Recall or deleted by your dealer. Diagnostic Info messages. These messages must be deleted by your To delete a single message: dealer.
  • Page 306 Call Your Acura Dealer Select (the types of messages you want to Select this button to hear a this button to call the Acura dealer receive, if any), visit the Owner Link Voice website at www.owners.acura.com , voice read the entire message. This you purchased your vehicle from.
  • Page 307 Phone-Data Connection Select broadcast message from Acura. this button to begin the process required to connect to Acura. This is New Message Notification used to access the most recent Select ON if you want to be notified diagnostic information when a of new messages (envelope icon problem occurs.
  • Page 308 Check broadcast messages from Acura. Now button and will automatically connect to the Acura server. This setting only applies when you have a Bluetooth enabled phone that is paired with the HFL and you have completed the Phone-Data Connection setup.
  • Page 309 For provided through in an AcuraLink additional information, call Acura message. These messages tell you Client Services directly through the the exact maintenance needed, HFL.
  • Page 310 AcuraLink You can then use the message Recall/Campaigns Diagnostic Info options to call your dealer for an When an indicator comes on or a appointment or to find the nearest message is displayed on the multi- dealer. information display (MID), AcuraLink can provide information about the cause of indicator or message and the recommended...
  • Page 311 AcuraLink immediately or if you can wait a gathers more information about the while. problem, and sends it to Acura. There, the information is analyzed and returned to the vehicle with the most accurate repair information. When an instrument panel indicator...
  • Page 312 ( In Canada, visit through the AcuraLink system in HFL recognizes simple voice ) or by calling the www.acura.ca. advance. If you need to reschedule, commands, such as phone Hands Free Link customer support you can call your dealer directly with numbers and names.
  • Page 313 HandsFreeLink Incoming/Outgoing Calls Audio System HFL Buttons With a linked phone, the HFL allows When the HFL is in use, the sound you to send and receive calls in your comes through the vehicle’s front HFL TALK vehicle without holding the phone. audio system speakers.
  • Page 314 HandsFreeLink Here is the function of each HFL Signal Strength Indicates the Multi-Information Display button: network signal strength of the current phone. Five bars equals SIGNAL BATTERY STRENGTH MODE LEVEL STATUS HFL Talk: This button is used before full strength. you give a command, to answer incoming calls, and to confirm ROAM Status...
  • Page 315 HandsFreeLink With the HFL system activated, you How to Use the HFL Using Voice Control will also see ‘‘HF LINK’’ on the upper The HFL is operated by the HFL Here are some guidelines for using display. Talk and Back buttons on the left voice control: side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 316 HandsFreeLink To hear a list of available options To go back one step in a command When you finish a command at any time, press the Talk button, process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press sequence, the HFL goes back to wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands the Back button.
  • Page 317 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. The HFL system response Setting Up the System The voice of the HFL can be set to If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the continues ‘‘A security option is male or female (U.S. models only). HFL system response is, ‘‘Would available to lock the hands free Also, the incoming notification can...
  • Page 318 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Setting Your Password The HFL system will accept a After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say your four-digit numeric, four-digit password that HFL system response is ‘‘The password.
  • Page 319 HandsFreeLink With your phone on and the Pairing Your Phone NOTE: Your Bluetooth compatible phone HFL does not allow you to pair ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or with HandsFree Profile must be your phone if the vehicle is ON (II) position, press and release paired to the HFL before you can moving.
  • Page 320 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Steps 5 and 6 show a Press and release the Talk button. NOTE: After the beep, say the four-digit common way to get your phone into After the beep, say the name you code you want to use.
  • Page 321 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. To rename a paired phone, do this: To delete a paired phone, do this: Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’...
  • Page 322 HandsFreeLink To list all paired phones, do this: To find out the status of the phone being To change from the currently linked Press and release the Talk button. used, do this: phone to another paired phone, do this: After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
  • Page 323 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is Making a Call You can make calls using any phone After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’ number, or by using a name in the The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’...
  • Page 324 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Sending Numbers or Names Receiving a Call During a Call After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The If you receive a call when you are not The HFL allows you to send dial tones will be sent, and the call on the phone, the HFL interrupts the numbers or names during a call.
  • Page 325 HandsFreeLink Transferring a Call To mute your voice, do this: To add a name, do this: During a call, you can transfer it Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. from the HFL to your phone, or from After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’...
  • Page 326 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say the new After the beep, say the name you HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account number for Eric.
  • Page 327 HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The HFL responds by listing the HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’...
  • Page 328 HandsFreeLink If there are paired phones without Changing Language To change from French to English, do Canadian models only French name tags, the HFL this: response is ‘‘Pour que le système Press and release the Talk button. To change from English to French, do identifie les téléphones qui ont été...
  • Page 329 HandsFreeLink If there are paired phones without HFL Limitations English name tags, the HFL When using voice control, the HFL response is ‘‘The language has been call is placed on hold, or the HFL changed. For the system to identify stops its voice recognition.
  • Page 330 Rearview Camera and Monitor Since the rearview camera display On models with navigation system area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles. REAR VIEW CAMERA Whenever you shift to reverse (R) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the rear view is shown on the navigation system screen.

  • Page 331: Before Driving

    Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......326 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....326 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..327 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
  • Page 332 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation We recommend quality gasolines Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate containing detergent additives that reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with a help prevent fuel system and engine extra attention to how you drive pump octane of 91 or higher.
  • Page 333 Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is blended with Refueling oxygenates such as ethanol or FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to Gasoline is highly flammable operate on oxygenated gasoline and explosive. You can be containing up to 10% ethanol by burned or seriously injured volume and up to 15% MTBE by when handling fuel.
  • Page 334 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off You may hear a hissing sound as even though the tank is not full, until it clicks at least once. If you pressure inside the tank escapes.
  • Page 335 Service Station Procedures replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to Tighten Fuel Cap Message Opening and Closing the Hood another message, press the INFO HOOD RELEASE LEVER button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off.
  • Page 336 Service Station Procedures LATCH Reach between the hood and the Lift the hood up most of the way. To close the hood, lower the hood to front bumper with your finger. The hydraulic supports will lift it about a foot (30 cm) above the Slide the latch handle up.
  • Page 337 Service Station Procedures Oil Check Engine Coolant Check DIPSTICK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the engine off before you check the oil. check the level.
  • Page 338 Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Refer to Try to maintain a constant speed. Owner’s Maintenance Improving Fuel Economy Checks on page for information Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and about checking other items on your according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra vehicle.
  • Page 339 Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do Your dealer has Acura accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
  • Page 340 Raising your vehicle with a non- Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Non-Acura wheels can cause excessive stress on suspension components and are not compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system.

  • Page 341: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET UTILITY POCKET storage areas: Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Utility pocket Trunk In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to carry longer items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
  • Page 342 Carrying Cargo Steps for Determining Correct Load amount of available cargo and Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: luggage load capacity is 100 lbs. is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, Locate the statement, ‘‘the (850 750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.) and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
  • Page 343 Carrying Cargo If you carry any items extending Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on Compartment a Roof Rack through the trunk pass-through, Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the tie down or secure all items that be thrown around and hurt floor of the trunk, placing the...
  • Page 344 Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks SIDE CARGO HOOKS CARGO FLOOR HOOKS There are hooks on the floor and The cargo floor hooks can also be both sides of the trunk. They can be used to tie down and secure items on used to install the cargo net for the floor.
  • Page 345 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......340 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......341 conditions, and how to operate the Check Starting System automatic transmission. It also Message ........342 includes important information on Automatic Transmission ....
  • Page 346 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see and adjustments before you drive page your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and page unobstructed.

  • Page 347: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Your vehicle’s starting system has an seconds until the engine starts. If the engine does not start within auto control mode. When you turn 15 seconds, or starts but stalls the ignition switch to the START If you hold the ignition switch in right away, repeat step 4 with the (III) position, this feature keeps the the START (III) position for more...
  • Page 348 Starting the Engine If this message is on, the ignition 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. Even though you may be able to start the engine manually without the auto control mode of the starting...

  • Page 349: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
  • Page 350 Automatic Transmission To avoid transmission damage, come If there is a problem in the reverse To shift from: Do this: to a complete stop before shifting lockout system, or your vehicle’s into Park. The shift lever must be in battery is disconnected or goes dead, P to R Press the brake pedal, then Park before you can turn the ignition...
  • Page 351 Automatic Transmission Sequential SportShift Mode PADDLE SHIFTER ( ) UP SHIFT ( ) DOWN SHIFT SELECTED GEAR With the shift lever in ‘‘D’’ position, To enter the Sequential SportShift While in the Sequential SportShift you can select the Sequential mode, move the shift lever further to mode, you can also shift up or down SportShift mode to shift gears much the driver’s side.
  • Page 352 Automatic Transmission When you accelerate away from a The transmission may automatically Downshifting gives you more power stop, the transmission starts in first downshift from the higher gear to when climbing, and provides engine gear. You have to manually upshift the lower gear under these braking when going down a steep hill.
  • Page 353 Automatic Transmission The table shows the speed ranges Starting in Second Gear for upshifting and downshifting. To shift from Speed range When you are in Sequential SportShift mode, and the vehicle is under 56 mph stopped, push forward on the shift To shift from Speed range (90 km/h)
  • Page 354 Automatic Transmission This position is Drive (D ) Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release similar to D, except only the first If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift three gears are selected. Use D for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal when towing a trailer in hilly terrain,...
  • Page 355 Automatic Transmission Remove the built-in key from the shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver’s side. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. If you need to use the shift lock release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem.
  • Page 356 SH-AWD System The SH-AWD system is a full time Each torque indicator is displayed SH-AWD Torque Distribution all-wheel-drive system that Monitor as a bar graph divided into 5 automatically controls and transfers segments. The number of varying amounts of engine torque to segments represents the amount TORQUE INDICATOR all wheels independently, according...
  • Page 357 SH-AWD System, Parking If the SH-AWD indicator on the Never park over dry leaves, tall Parking instrument panel stays on, and the Always use the parking brake when grass, or other flammable multi-information display shows an you park your vehicle. Make sure materials.

  • Page 358: Braking System

    Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.

  • Page 359: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
  • Page 360 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
  • Page 361 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) The CMBS does not activate if the Overview RADAR SENSOR If equipped speed difference between your The collision mitigation brake vehicles is less than 10 mph (15 system (CMBS) can assist you when km/h). CMBS may also not there is a possibility of your vehicle activate if you turn the steering hitting the vehicle in front of you.
  • Page 362 EMBLEM The radar sensor is located behind Always keep the emblem clean. If it the Acura emblem in the front grille. gets dirty, clean it with water or a If the emblem is covered with mud, mild detergent. Never use chemical dirt, dead leaves, wet snow, etc., or if...
  • Page 363 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) The radar sensor may not always scan as intended. Here are two When the CMBS is on, the radar examples: sensor constantly scans for vehicles ahead of you. This means that Your vehicle is tilted because of a driving on a road with a few or no heavy load in the rear or from vehicles could cause a CHECK...
  • Page 364 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Collision Alarm CMBS OFF Switch CMBS OFF SWITCH If the system senses a likely collision The audible alarm is a constant To turn the CMBS off, press the with a vehicle or object ahead of you, beeping sound;...
  • Page 365 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) When you turn the ignition switch to The CMBS will automatically Automatic Shut Off the ON (II) position, the CMBS is Any of the conditions below can recover when these conditions are turned on if it was on previously. cause the CMBS to shut off.
  • Page 366 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) The CMBS indicator normally comes When the VSA system indicator CMBS Indicator on under these conditions: comes on (see page CMBS INDICATOR When you manually turn off the When you turn the ignition switch system. to the ON (II) position, the CMBS indicator should come on for a few When the system shuts off...
  • Page 367 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Limitations The CMBS may not activate under YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE some conditions. Here are a few examples: The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short. A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed.
  • Page 368 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE The CMBS is not designed to detect pedestrians. Even with little or no chance of a collision, the CMBS may activate under these conditions: When you change lanes quickly, then overtake the vehicle ahead of you.
  • Page 369 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) YOUR VEHICLE LOW BRIDGE RAILS SIGN, POLE, etc. When you pass a low bridge at When you approach train tracks at Because of the road condition high speed. the bottom of a hill and you do not (curved, winding, etc.) or the state of apply the brakes.
  • Page 370 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Important Safety Reminder As required by the FCC: The main purpose of the CMBS is to This device complies with Part 15 of the reduce the severity of injuries FCC rules. Operation is subject to the caused by an unavoidable collision.
  • Page 371 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire For example, if you check and fill Low Tire Pressure pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator your tires in a warm area, then drive that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator in extremely cold weather, the tire engine and monitors the pressure in...
  • Page 372 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Although your tire pressure is Each wheel is equipped with a tire Changing a Tire with TPMS monitored, you must manually check If you have a flat tire, the low tire pressure sensor mounted inside the the tire pressures monthly.
  • Page 373 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitor VEHICLE ICON When all tire pressures are normal, If there is a system error with the If any of the tires have low pressure, the multi-information display will TPMS, the multi-information display the multi-information display will show ‘‘TIRE PRESSURE OK shows a ‘‘SYSTEM FUNCTION...
  • Page 374 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure indicator and Tire Pressure Readings the low tire position on the low tire pressure monitor do not go out after U.S. CANADA inflating the tires to the specified values, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible.
  • Page 375 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) It is possible that the pressures Check TPMS System Message shown on the multi-information display and the pressures you manually measure are slightly different. If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure indicator and message on the multi- information display go out after inflating the tires to the specified...
  • Page 376 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure indicator As required by the FCC: comes on, or the multi-information This device complies with Part 15 of the display shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS FCC rules. Operation is subject to the SYSTEM’’...
  • Page 377 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) When the VSA system indicator VSA Activation Indicator system helps to stabilize the vehicle comes on, you will also see a during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’...
  • Page 378 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch VSA and Tire Sizes VSA OFF SWITCH In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tire or wheel your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction.
  • Page 379 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
  • Page 380 The maximum allowable weight of load the first time you set up a purchase Acura equipment the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, towing combination (a fully-loaded whenever possible. and the tongue load is: 4,980 lbs...
  • Page 381 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Always use safety chains when you Acura recommends that any trailer Trailer lights and equipment must tow a trailer. Make sure the chains having a total weight of 1,000 lbs comply with federal, state, and local...
  • Page 382 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Towing Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated, and the trailer require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the tires and spare are inflated as towing a trailer.

  • Page 383: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)

    Towing a Trailer When driving uphill and downhill, Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and use the Sequential SportShift mode Make turns more slowly and wider height of a trailer will affect your to provide the proper engine power than normal.
  • Page 384 Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Towing Your Vehicle When climbing hills, closely watch Crosswinds and air turbulence Your vehicle is not designed to be your temperature gauge. If it nears caused by passing trucks can disrupt towed behind a motor home.

  • Page 385: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 380 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 381 maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..... 391 maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations .......

  • Page 386: Maintenance Safety

    Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...

  • Page 387: Maintenance Minder

    Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display important features of the multi- displayed according to the table information display on your vehicle shown below. is the maintenance minder. Calculated Engine Displayed Based on engine operating Oil Life (%)
  • Page 388 Maintenance Minder The message will be canceled if the button on the steering wheel is pressed. Press the button to see the message again. MESSAGE MAINTENANCE REMAINING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S) ENGINE OIL LIFE SUB ITEM (S) MAIN ITEM When the remaining engine oil life is Press the SEL/RESET button on the 15 to 6 percent, the multi-information...
  • Page 389 Maintenance Minder The message will be canceled if the button on the steering wheel is pressed. Press the button to see the message again. When the remaining engine oil life is Press the SEL/RESET button on the 1 to 5 percent, the multi-information steering wheel repeatedly to select display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE the engine oil life.
  • Page 390 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes To cancel resetting the oil life, indicate the main and sub items press the button on the U.S. required at the time of the oil change steering wheel to select CANCEL (see page on the display, and press the SEL/ RESET button.
  • Page 391 Maintenance Minder Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the oil life minder as previously described. The message will be canceled if the button on the steering wheel is pressed. Press the button to see the message again. If the indicated maintenance service Press the SEL/RESET button on the is not done and the remaining engine...
  • Page 392 Maintenance Minder And also, the percentage ‘‘0’’ keeps This message is displayed when you blinking on the display. drive over 10 miles (for U.S. models) TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE or 10 km (for Canadian models) This particular message is displayed after seeing the 0 % message.
  • Page 393 TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE Your authorized Acura dealer knows When you press the SEL/RESET your vehicle best and can provide button to select the engine oil life competent, efficient service.
  • Page 394 Check the fluid level monthly. See page information. warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance We recommend the use of Acura services be performed in accordance Tires Check the tire pressure parts and fluids whenever you have with the intervals indicated by the monthly.
  • Page 395 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil Replace engine oil and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and line (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections...
  • Page 396 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace rear differential fluid Replace air cleaner element Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of miles (24,000 km).

  • Page 397: Maintenance Record

    You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s) completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Acura maintenance journal. Mileage...
  • Page 398 Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...

  • Page 399: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID FLUID DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR : The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the right compartment cover.

  • Page 400: Engine Compartment Covers

    Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by RIGHT COMPARTMENT COVER LEFT COMPARTMENT COVER several covers. You may need to remove the covers when you perform some simple maintenance work. All of the covers are secured by holding clips.

  • Page 401: Adding Engine Oil

    Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
  • Page 402 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and OIL DRAIN BOLT You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter WASHER given for a conventional motor oil: it according to the maintenance displays the API Certification Seal,...

  • Page 403: Changing The Oil And Filter

    Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: Improper disposal of engine oil can be 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment. If you change your own oil, please dispose of Refill the engine with the the used oil properly.
  • Page 404 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 RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.

  • Page 405: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully. RADIATOR CAP Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system.
  • Page 406 Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid Windshield Washers Automatic Transmission Fluid DIPSTICK Check the fluid level in the Check the fluid level with the engine windshield washer reservoir at least at normal operating temperature. monthly during normal use. Park the vehicle on level ground. If the washer fluid is low, a Start the engine and let it run until ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’...

  • Page 407: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid If the level is below the lower Insert the dipstick all the way back mark, add fluid into the dipstick into the transmission securely as hole to bring it to the level shown in the illustration. between the upper and lower marks.
  • Page 408 Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Brake Fluid Power Steering Fluid Check the brake fluid level in the UPPER LEVEL reservoirs monthly. Replace the brake fluid every 3 years, independent of mileage. Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary...
  • Page 409 Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so Timing Belt you do not spill any. Clean up any The timing belt should be replaced spill immediately; it could damage at the intervals shown on the Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t components in the engine maintenance minder.
  • Page 410 Lights The low beam headlight bulbs are a Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight/Daytime Your vehicle is equipped with an type of high voltage discharge tube. Running Light Bulb automatic headlight adjusting High voltage can remain in the Your vehicle has halogen high beam system that adjusts the vertical angle circuit even with the light switch off headlight bulbs which are also used...
  • Page 411 Lights Remove the left or right side NUTS BULB engine compartment cover from the side you are working on by carefully pulling the cover out (see page CONNECTOR BATTERY HOLD-DOWN If you are replacing the bulb on Remove the electrical connector the driver’s side, remove the from the bulb by pushing on the battery cover (see page...
  • Page 412 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ BULB SOCKET and turn it one-quarter turn Front Parking Light Bulb clockwise to lock it in place. Remove the left or right side engine compartment cover from Push the electrical connector back the side you are working on by onto the bulb.
  • Page 413 Lights Install the new bulb into the Replacing a Front Position/Side BULB SOCKET socket. Marker Light Bulb Remove the left or right side Insert the socket back into the engine compartment cover (see headlight assembly. Turn it page clockwise to lock it in place. If you are replacing a driver’s side Turn on the lights to make sure bulb, slide the battery toward the...
  • Page 414 Lights Install the new bulb into the Replacing a Fog Light Bulb SOCKET socket. Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle Insert the socket back into the it by its plastic case, and protect the headlight assembly. Turn it glass from contact with your skin or BULB clockwise to lock it in place.
  • Page 415 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, BOLTS and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
  • Page 416 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs BOLTS SOCKETS MOUNTING NUT MAINTENANCE LID BULBS TAIL LIGHT TRIM Open the trunk lid, and remove Carefully pry in the top or bottom Determine which of the two bulbs the left or right maintenance lid. edge of the trim with a small flat- is burned out: turn signal or back- tipped screwdriver, and pull the up light.
  • Page 417 Lights, Dust and Pollen Filter, Cleaning the Seat Belts Install the new bulb in the socket Dust and Pollen Filter Cleaning the Seat Belts by pushing it straight in the socket This filter removes the dust and until it bottoms. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control LOOP...

  • Page 418: Floor Mats

    Front HOOK HOOK The floor mats that came with your If you use a non-Acura floor mat, Make sure the rear floor mats are vehicle hook over floor mat anchors. make sure it fits properly and that it properly hooked to the floor mat...

  • Page 419: Wiper Blades

    Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper HOLDING LOCATIONS COVER blades at least every 6 months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. BLADE SCREWS WIPER ARMS...
  • Page 420 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Reinstall the blade assembly to the wiper arm and tighten the two screws securely. Reinstall the cover by pushing it in. Set the wiper arms back on the windshield.
  • Page 421 Wheels, Tires Wheels Tires Inflation Guidelines Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding...
  • Page 422 Tires Even though your vehicle is If you check the pressure when the While tubeless tires have some equipped with TPMS, we tires are hot [driven for several miles ability to self-seal if they are recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 punctured, you should look closely your tires every day.
  • Page 423 Tires Recommended Tire Pressures On models with the Michelin PAX Tire Inspection The following charts show the system Every time you check inflation, you recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for most normal and high-speed driving damage, foreign objects, and wear.
  • Page 424 Use traction on wet roads. You should tires, rotate only front-to-back. only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. replace the tire if you can see three or more tread wear indicators. When the tires are rotated, make...
  • Page 425 Replacement wheels are available at On models with the Michelin PAX ABS and vehicle stability assist your Acura dealer. system system (VSA) to work inconsistently. 245-680R460A 102V See page...
  • Page 426 Because your vehicle has limited tire or icy conditions, you should install may be lower than your original tires. clearance, Acura strongly snow tires or tire chains. They may Check with the tire dealer for recommends using the chain listed be required by local laws under maximum speed recommendations.
  • Page 427 Tires When installing cables, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and mount them as tight as you can. Using the wrong chains, or not Traction devices that are the wrong Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can size or improperly installed can the brake lines or suspension.
  • Page 428 Repair or replacement must be monitoring system (TPMS), enables tires or wheels, ensure that no part done by an Acura dealer or an you to continue driving even if one or of the chain contacts the PAX authorized Michelin PAX system more of your tires loses its pressure.
  • Page 429 Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system.

  • Page 430: Checking The Battery

    Checking the Battery If your vehicle’s battery is If your vehicle’s battery is Removing the Battery Cover disconnected or goes dead, all stored disconnected or goes dead, the audio LOCK driving positions will be lost. To system will disable itself. The next UNLOCK store the driving positions again, see time you turn on the radio you will...
  • Page 431 Vehicle Storage Push the tabs and remove the If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. cover by pulling it up carefully. an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a To reinstall the cover, put the tabs should do to prepare it for storage.
  • Page 432 Vehicle Storage Cover the vehicle with a ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made from a porous material such as cotton. Non-porous materials, such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. If possible, periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on and off twice).
  • Page 433 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Driving with a Flat Tire ....428 common problems that motorists Compact Spare Tire ...... . 431 experience with their vehicles. It Changing a Flat Tire ..... 432 gives you information about how to If the Engine Won’t Start .....
  • Page 434 Driving With a Flat Tire Michelin PAX System If equipped Your vehicle is equipped with the Michelin PAX system. Since each Michelin PAX system tire has an inner support ring that allows it to continue running without air, it may be difficult to immediately judge from its appearance if a tire is punctured.

  • Page 435: Driving With A Flat Tire

    125 miles (200 km) even if one or more of your tires are punctured. This allows you to drive to the nearest Acura dealer or authorized Michelin PAX system dealer to have the tire(s) repaired. If you get a flat tire, never try to repair it yourself, and never replace a flat tire with a compact spare tire.
  • Page 436 Although your vehicle is capable of repair the tire. run flat driving, you should always observe the following: If you cannot find an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system Do not drive faster than 50 mph dealer where you are driving, call the (80 km/h).

  • Page 437: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
  • Page 438 Changing a Flat Tire Models without Michelin PAX System SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. The vehicle can easily roll off Drive slowly along the shoulder until the jack, seriously injuring you get to an exit or an area to stop anyone underneath.

  • Page 439: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the change.
  • Page 440 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground, wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
  • Page 441 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tools in the tool SPACER CONE case. Place the tool case in the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.

  • Page 442: If The Engine Won't Start

    If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to the Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
  • Page 443 If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting There may be an electrical The Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting In this case, the starter motor’s problem, such as no power to the Although this seems like a simple speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump.

  • Page 444: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: COVER Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
  • Page 445 Jump Starting Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good Connecting the jumper cable to the metal-to-metal contact. secondary under-hood f use box causes the f uses blown. Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery.

  • Page 446: If The Engine Overheats

    If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
  • Page 447 If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and check radiator reserve tank.
  • Page 448 If the Engine Overheats You can still drive your vehicle even Check Radiator System if this message appears on the multi- information display, however you should check the temperature gauge while driving. If you notice the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark, Safely pull to the side of the road.
  • Page 449 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning lights.

  • Page 450: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, or if you see even though it may go off as you been disconnected or gone dead, a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION continue driving, have the vehicle these codes are erased.

  • Page 451: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator The brake system If the fluid level is low, take your Slow down by shifting to a lower U.S. Canada indicator normally vehicle to a dealer, and have the gear, and pull to the side of the road comes on when brake system inspected for leaks or when it is safe.
  • Page 452 Brake System Indicator, Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually If you must drive the vehicle a short Opening the Fuel Fill Door distance in this condition, drive Manually slowly and carefully. If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on with the brake system indicator, have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately.
  • Page 453 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver’s side Driver’s side Passenger’s side NOTCH NOTCH FUSE BOX The fuses are located in five fuse To open the secondary fuse box lid, boxes. The interior fuse boxes are push the tab in the direction as located under the dashboard on the shown in the illustration.
  • Page 454 Fuses PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX The primary under-hood fuse box is The secondary under-hood fuse box in the engine compartment on the is on the battery. To open it, push driver’s side. To open it, push the the tabs as shown.
  • Page 455 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE FUSE If something electrical in your PULLER vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 452 453 , and , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
  • Page 456 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the replacement fuse of the BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you same rating blows in a short time, do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse there is probably a serious of the same rating or a lower rating electrical problem with your from one of the other circuits with...
  • Page 457 Fuses If the fuse for the driving position page memory system is removed, all stored driving positions will be lost. If the radio fuse is removed, the To store the driving positions again, audio system will disable itself. The see page next time you turn on the audio system you will see ‘‘...

  • Page 458: Fuse Locations

    Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A Left headlight low beam 40 A Back-up, ACC 30 A Rear defroster coil 15 A Hazard 10 A Left headlight high beam 30 A ABS/VSA motor 15 A Small light 40 A...
  • Page 459 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver’s side 15 A Drive by Wire 20 A Passenger’s power seat sliding 15 A Ignition coil 15 A 10 A Daytime running light 20 A Fuel Pump 15 A LAF heater 15 A IGN SOL...
  • Page 460 Fuse Locations No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger’s side 30 A SH-AWD 20 A Heated seats 30 A Premium amplifier 7.5 A Interior lights 30 A Passenger’s power window Passenger’s automatic seat 30 A Driver’s automatic seat belt 30 A belt tensioner/...

  • Page 461: Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

    Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Emergency Towing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck COVER If your vehicle needs to be towed, If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, call a professional towing service or mud, or snow, call a towing service organization.

  • Page 462: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

    If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WHEEL NUT WRENCH COVER To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed.

  • Page 463: Technical Information

    Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....458 Emissions Controls ......468 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 460 The Clean Air Act ..... . 468 your vehicle, and the location of DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.

  • Page 464: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER numbers in various places. 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 465 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into ENGINE NUMBER the engine block. It is on the front left, below the valve cover. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. TRANSMISSION NUMBER...

  • Page 466: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 193.6 in (4,917 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) 19.4 US gal (73 ) Height 57.1 in (1,451 mm) Engine Change 1.59 US gal (6.0 ) Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) coolant Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 ) Track Front...
  • Page 467 Specifications Lights Engine Headlights (High Beam) 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V 24/2.2 CP (Amber) Bore x Stroke 3.54 x 3.58 in (89 x 93 mm) 12 V 21 W (Amber) Displacement 212 cu-in (3,471 cm )
  • Page 468 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 469 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C 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 470: Tire Labeling

    Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. FW6X Tire type code. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code 2202 Date of manufacture. below. associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
  • Page 471 Tire Labeling (PAX System Tires) Load index (a numerical code PAX System Tire Labeling If equipped associated with the maximum The PAX system tires have different load the tire can carry). markings from conventional tire markings. Following is an example of Speed symbol (an PAX system tire size with an alphabetical code indicating...
  • Page 472 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 473 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.

  • Page 474: Emissions Controls

    ‘‘smog.’’ canister while the engine is off. After Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Acura vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine poisonous gas.
  • Page 475 System combustion and minimize the The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Acura replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that system takes some of the exhaust equivalent for repairs. Using lower come out the tailpipe.
  • Page 476 HC, CO, and NOx. Always use unleaded gasoline. Replacement units must be original Even a small amount of leaded Acura parts or their equivalent. gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three The three way catalytic converters...

  • Page 477: State Emissions Testing

    State Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state 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 478 State Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the vehicle coast for several the highway in D.
  • Page 479 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ . 474 Warranty Coverages ..... 475 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......476 Authorized Manuals ..... . 477...

  • Page 480: Customer Service Information

    Customer Service Information Acura dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Acura Client Services Vortex Motor Corp. If you encounter a problem that your...

  • Page 481: Warranty Coverages

    Please read the Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty these two Performance Warranty Acura accessories are covered under 2007 Acura warranty information warranties cover your vehicle’s this warranty. Time and mileage booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
  • Page 482 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236...

  • Page 483: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)

    Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Acura dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
  • Page 484 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.

  • Page 485: Index

    Index Auto Control Mode, Starting Belts, Seat ........10, 21 Engine ......... 341 Beverage Holders ......190 Accessories ........333 Automatic Climate Control ... 205 Booster Seats ........53 ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch Automatic Lighting .......
  • Page 486 Index Built-in-key ........164 Larger Children ......52 Coolant Bulbs, Halogen ....... 404 LATCH ......... . 47 Adding ......... 398 Risks with Airbags ...... . 39 Checking ........331 Small Children ......44 Proper Solution ......
  • Page 487 Index Daytime Running Lights ....142 Driving Position Memory Emissions Testing, State ....471 Indicator ........66 System ......... 160 Engine Dead Battery ........437 Dust and Pollen Filter ....411 Check Starting System ....
  • Page 488 Index Gauge ..........70 GPS initialization ......257 Low Fuel Indicator ..... . 66 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Fan, Interior ........200 Octane Requirement ....326 Rating) ........374 Features ......... . 197 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Filling the Fuel Tank ....
  • Page 489 Index HomeLink Universal Electronically Controlled Power Infant Seats ........43 Transceiver ........ . 293 Steering System (ECPS) ..68 Tether Anchorage Points ... 51 Hood, Opening the ......329 Fog Light ........66 Inflation, Proper Tire ....
  • Page 490 Index New Vehicle Break-in ....326 NOTICE, Explanation of ....Label, Certification ......458 Maintenance ........379 Numbers, Identification ....458 Lane Change, Signaling ....140 Main Items ........ . 389 Lap/Shoulder Belts ......22 Minder ........
  • Page 491 Index Rotation, Tire ........ . 418 Paddle Shifters ....... 345 Radiator Overheating ....440 Panel Brightness Control .... . 145 Radio/CD Sound System ....207 Park Gear Position ......344 Readiness Codes ......444 Safety Belts ........
  • Page 492 Index Seat Heaters ........178 Snow Tires ........420 Steering Wheel Seat Position Memory ....160 Sound System ........ . 207 Adjustments ....... 147 Seat Ventilation ......179 Spare Tire Anti-theft Column Lock ... . 151 Seats, Adjusting the ......
  • Page 493 Index Temperature, Outside ..... 73 Pressure Monitor ...... . 367 Treadwear ......418, 431 Tether Anchorage Points ....51 Pressure Monitor System ..365 Trip Meter ........72 Three Way Catalytic Replacing ........419 Trunk ..........
  • Page 494 Index Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Rear, Defogger ......146 System ........371 Windshield VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 371 Cleaning ........137 VSA Off Switch ......372 Defroster ........201 VSA System Indicator ..65, 371 Washers ........

  • Page 498: Service Information Summary

    Service Information Summary Gasoline: Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline, Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid pump octane number of 91 or Transmission Fluid) preferred, or DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or higher. a DEXRON III ATF as a DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary temporary replacement.

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