Page 1 2008 TSX 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 Owner’s Identification This owner’s manual should be considered OWNER a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of ADDRESS the TSX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your STREET particular model.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 Acura TSX was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
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 This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else 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. Safety Labels on the vehicle. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) Instruments and Controls ..59 Features climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items ....
Page 8: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Overview of Contents Contents convenience features. Technical Information A convenient reference to the ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. and technical information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- Your Vehicle at a Glance in your new vehicle, and how to load Warranty and Client Relations A quick reference to the main luggage and other cargo.
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 33) GAUGES(P.68) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.143) AUDIO SYSTEM MIRROR CONTROLS (P.170) (P.146) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH POWER DOOR LOCK (P.129) MASTER SWITCH (P.130) POWER WINDOW...
Page 10 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.125) MULTI-INFORMATION SEAT HEATER SWITCHES Vehicle without navigation system is shown. BUTTONS (P.71, 72) (P.137) To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Page 11: Driver And Passenger Safety (Seat Belts, Srs, And Child Protection)
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Lap/Shoulder Belt ...... . 20 The Passenger’s Front Airbag information about how to protect Automatic Seat Belt Can Pose Serious Risks ..37 yourself and your passengers. It Tensioners ....... .
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 14: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown 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 15: Airbags
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 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more 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 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors are closed protect the driver, adult passengers and locked. and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive Your vehicle has a door and trunk or ride in the front seat.
Page 18: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to the steering chance of someone being thrown out wheel or dashboard, you can be of the vehicle during a crash, and it seriously injured by an inflating front helps prevent passengers from airbag, or by striking the steering...
Page 19: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens The National Highway Traffic Safety Adjust the Seat-Backs Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers Sitting too close to a front allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) airbag can result in serious between the center of the steering injury or death if the front wheel and the chest.
Page 20: Adjust The Head Restraints
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 21: Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 22: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTONS lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work...
Page 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit 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 24: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach or place objects on Objects on Two people should never use the between yourself and a front the front airbag covers. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 25: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components The seat belt system If either the driver or a front 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 while driving, the beeper will positions.
Page 26: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in seat passenger and no items on the...
Page 27: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to pulled all the way out, the lockable activate in any collision severe retractor will activate. The belt will enough to cause the front airbags to retract, but it will not allow the deploy.
Page 28: Seat Belt Maintenance
Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details.
Page 29: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (2) (7) (12) (11) (14) (15) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (13) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (10) (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two side curtain airbags, one for Sensors that can detect whether each side of the vehicle. The a child is in the passenger’s side Two SRS (supplemental restraint airbags are stored in the ceiling, airbag path and signal the system) front airbags.
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs passenger’s side airbag has been (29 kg) or less (the weight of an turned off (see page infant or small child), the passenger’s front airbag will be...
Page 32: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt 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 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- fast that most occupants are not airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 34 If the seat is under the seat. Although Acura does or put any objects or metal items under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will...
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the To ensure that the passenger’s Also, make sure the floor mat behind passenger’s seat can also cause the advanced front airbag system will the front passenger’s seat is hooked airbag to be turned off.
Page 36: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Acura does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the should wear their seat belts and sit position sensors detect a child has upright and well back in their seats.
Page 37: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s on (see page ), have the side, the passenger’s side curtain Work passenger sit upright. Once the airbag will inflate even if there are no passenger is out of the airbag’s occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 38: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works You will also see a ‘‘CHECK How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the Indicator Works you to a potential problem multi-information display (see page U.S.
Page 39: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Indicator Works come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering If the weight sensors detect there is...
Page 40: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a If your vehicle has a moderate to Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an Even if your problem. severe impact. maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as airbags do not inflate, your dealer parts you can safely service.
Page 41: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any accommodate a person with Tampering could cause disabilities, first contact Acura reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly Client Services at 800-382-2238. causing very serious injury.
Page 42: All Children Must Be Restrained
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 43: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
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 44: Protecting Children General Guidelines
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 45: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual Children Attention Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put contact, we strongly recommend children can be properly restrained.
Page 46: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 47: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Only a rear-facing child seat provides Rear-facing Child Seat Placement proper support for a baby’s head, A rear-facing child seat can be placed neck, and back. in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front.
Page 48: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you install recommend those that have a five- the child seat directly behind the point harness system as shown. front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it We also recommend that a small...
Page 49 Protecting Infants and Small Children Child Seat Placement Even with advanced front airbags, We strongly recommend placing a which can automatically turn the forward-facing child seat in a back passenger’s front airbag off (see Placing a forward-facing child seat, not the front. page ), a back seat is the safest seat in the front seat can result...
Page 50: Selecting Child Seats
Selecting Child Seats When buying a child seat, you need Since LATCH-compatible child seats Whatever type of seat you choose, to to choose either a conventional child are easier to install and reduce the provide proper protection, a child seat, or one designed for use with possibility of improper installation, seat should meet three the lower anchors and tethers for...
Page 51: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat A child seat secured with a seat belt Secure the child in the child seat. and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in possible.
Page 52: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
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 53 Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the TETHER STRAP HOOK tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure. Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats...
Page 54: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 55: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ANCHORAGE POINTS After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat ANCHOR COVER 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 A child seat with a tether can be up to remove any slack from the...
Page 56 Installing a Child Seat Using an Outer Anchor Lift the anchor cover, then attach Using the Center Anchor the tether strap hook to the TETHER STRAP HOOK anchor, making sure the strap is TETHER STRAP HOOK not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.
Page 57: 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 58: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Page 59: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of must ride in front, move the vehicle Front seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat...
Page 60: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 61: 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 62: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations RADIATOR CAP 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.
Page 63 Safety Labels SUN VISORS DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 65: Instruments And Controls (Indicators, Gauges, Multi-Information Display, Dashboard, And Steering Column)
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......60 Trunk Main Switch ....136 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......61 Seat Heaters ........137 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..
Page 66: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.145) GAUGES(P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM DRIVING POSITION (P.170) MEMORY SYSTEM (P.143) MIRRORS CONTROLS (P.146) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH AUTOMATIC (P.129) TRANSMISSION (P.252) POWER WINDOW MANUAL SWITCHES TRANSMISSION (P.147) (P.250)
Page 67: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (P.32, 63) SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) MULTI-INFORMATION VSA ACTIVATION DISPLAY (P.69) (P.65) INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR...
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 If it stays on after you have fully Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada released the parking brake while System (SRS) Indicator the engine is running, or if it This indicator comes on for several Parking Brake and Brake System comes on while driving, it can seconds when you turn the ignition Indicator...
Page 70 Instrument Panel Indicators Side Airbag Off Immobilizer System Vehicle Stability Assist U.S. Canada Indicator Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator comes on for a few This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on when you seconds when you turn the ignition a few seconds when you turn the switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator Turn Signal and Anti-lock Brake System Hazard Warning (ABS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: Indicators This indicator normally comes on for The left or right turn signal indicator a few seconds when you turn the It comes on as a reminder that you blinks when you signal a lane change ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator Low Fuel Indicator System Message Indicator This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on when there high beam headlights. For more is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO information, see page button on the steering wheel (see On Canadian models, this indicator...
Page 73 Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Low Tire Pressure/ If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for has lost pressure on the multi- a few seconds when you turn the information display, and determine ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 74 Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER have. It may show slightly more TEMPERATURE FUEL GAUGE or less than the actual amount. GAUGE The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
Page 75: Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the Normal Display Messages instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.
Page 76 Multi-Information Display PRIMARY DISPLAY UPPER SEGMENT SECONDARY DISPLAY LOWER SEGMENT The multi-information display consists of two segments; an upper segment and a lower segment. In normal display mode, the upper segment displays trip computer. The lower segment displays the odometer, Trip A/B, outside temperature, and engine oil life and : Press SEL/RESET Button.
Page 77 Multi-Information Display The primary display always shows its RANGE: The estimated distance default setting, ‘‘INST. MPG’’ (U.S. you can travel on the fuel models) or ‘‘INST. L/100 km’’ remaining in the tank. This (Canadian models) even if you press distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the the INFO button.
Page 78 Multi-Information Display Trip Meter While a trip meter is displayed, you can change the display between ‘‘Trip A’’ and ‘‘Trip B’’ by pressing the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, or the select/reset knob in the instrument panel. To reset a trip meter, display it, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button or select/reset knob until the SEL/RESET...
Page 79 Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is in the Engine Oil Life front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from 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 Maintenance Messages These messages appear on the multi- information display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information about Maintenance Messages, see ‘‘ Maintenance Minder ’’ on page Also refer to page for important maintenance safety precautions.
Page 81 Multi-Information Display System Messages When there are several warnings to If there is a problem with your be shown, the system switches the vehicle, for example, the engine oil messages every 5 seconds. level is low or a door is not fully The message is shown until you closed, the multi-information display push the INFO button.
Page 82 Multi-Information Display Here is a table which shows the possible multi-information display messages and where to find further See page See page information on each message. See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page...
Page 83 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page CONTINUED...
Page 84 Multi-Information Display Fasten Seat Belt Door and Trunk Open Release Parking Lever U.S. Canada In addition to the seat belt reminder If the trunk or any door is not closed If you start driving without releasing indicator in the instrument panel, the tightly, the display reminds you to the parking brake, the multi- multi-information display interrupts...
Page 85 Multi-Information Display Remove Key Brake Fluid Low Tighten Fuel Cap U.S. Canada If you leave the key in the ignition If the brake fluid level is at or below If the fuel fill cap is missing or not switch in the LOCK (0) or the MIN mark on the side of the tightened properly, you will see ACCESSORY (I) position and open...
Page 86 Multi-Information Display Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic If the system still detects a leak in Check TPMS System system will detect a loose or missing the vehicle’s evaporative emissions fuel fill cap as an evaporative system system, the malfunction indicator leak.
Page 87 Multi-Information Display Check Tire Pressure Fuel Low Washer Fluid Low If one or more of your vehicle tires If the level of the fuel in the tank Canadian models only are low on pressure, you will see a gets low, you will see ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ If the fluid level in the windshield ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’...
Page 88 Multi-Information Display Passenger Side Airbag Off Check VSA System Check Engine Oil Level U.S. Canada If the passenger’s side airbag has If there is a problem with the vehicle If the engine oil is very low or has automatically shut off, you will see stability assist (VSA) system, you lost pressure, you will see ‘‘CHECK ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’...
Page 89 Multi-Information Display Check Transmission Check ABS System Check Airbag System Automatic transmission: If there is a problem in the anti-lock If there is a problem with your front If there is a problem with the brake system (ABS), you will see airbags, side airbags, passenger’s automatic transmission, you will see ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’...
Page 90 Multi-Information Display Check Charging System Check Emission System Check Brake System U.S. Canada If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING If you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION If there is a problem with the brake SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information system, you will see ‘‘CHECK display, it means the battery is not display, it means one of the engine’s BRAKE SYSTEM’’...
Page 91 Multi-Information Display Check DRL System Cruise Control Bluetooth HandsFreeLink U.S. model is shown You can receive or make phone calls Canadian models only This message comes on when you from your cell phone through your If there is a problem in the high set the cruise control.
Page 92 Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell phone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink DRIVER’S website. Customized Settings With the ignition switch in the ON...
Page 93 Multi-Information Display The first customizing menu is: If you want to change any vehicle CHANGE SETTING control settings, select ‘‘CHANGE DEFAULT ALL SETTING,’’ and follow the instructions on page Every time you press the INFO button, the display cycles from If you do not make any changes, ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’...
Page 94 Multi-Information Display Customize Entry Customize Group Customize Menu Description Customize Setup Page CHG SETTING METER SETUP LANGUAGE Changes the language used in the ENGLISH (P.92) (P.93) SELECTION display. FRENCH SPANISH ADJUST OUTSIDE Changes the outside temperature 5°F 0°F 5°F TEMP. DISPLAY reading above or below its current 3°C 0°C...
Page 95 Multi-Information Display Customize Entry Customize Group Customize Menu Description Customize Setup Page CHG SETTING LIGHTING SETUP INTERIOR LIGHT Changes how long (in seconds) the 15 sec (P.92) (P.106) DIMMING TIME interior lights stay on after you close the 30 sec doors.
Page 96 Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL If you want to set the customizable If you want to cancel ‘‘DEFAULT To set the default settings, press the vehicle control settings to the default ALL,’’ press the SEL/RESET button INFO button until the display setting, press the INFO button on while ‘‘CANCEL’’...
Page 97 Multi-Information Display When ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is If ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is not completed To exit ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ press the completed successfully, you will see successfully, you will see the above INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ the above display for several seconds, display for several seconds, then the then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 98 Multi-Information Display Change Setting You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize: METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR · WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 99 Multi-Information Display Meter Setup There are five custom settings in the Meter Setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION PRIMARY DISP SELECTION While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel.
Page 100 Multi-Information Display Language Selection : Press the INFO Button. While the multi-information display There are three selectable languages, Select the language you want by is showing ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press English, French, and Spanish. Each pressing the INFO button, and press the SEL/RESET button on the time you press the INFO button, the the SEL/RESET button to enter...
Page 101 Multi-Information Display When language selection is If you fail to select a language To exit ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION,’’ successfully completed, the display properly, you will see the above press the INFO button repeatedly changes to the screen shown above display for several seconds, then the until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 102 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display If you find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below or above the actual temperature, adjust it as described on the following columns. U.S. model is shown While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 103 Multi-Information Display U.S. model is shown When your selection is successfully If you fail to enter the desired To exit ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. entered, you will see the above adjustment properly, you will see the DISPLAY,’’ press the INFO button display for several seconds, and then above display for several seconds, until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset with Refuel To set ‘‘Trip A’’ and ‘‘AVG. FUEL A’’ to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow the procedure described from the next column. While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The shows ‘‘METER SETUP’’...
Page 105 Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL entered, you will see the above you will see the above display for WITH REFUEL,’’ press the INFO display for several seconds, and then several seconds, then the display button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 106 Multi-Information Display Elap. Time Reset Condition ‘‘ELAPSED TIME’’ is the driving time since you last reset the trip computer. You can customize the condition of when to reset the ‘‘ELAPSED TIME’’. While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’...
Page 107 Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘ELAP. TIME RESET entered, you will see the above you will see the above display for CONDITION,’’ press the INFO display for several seconds, and then several seconds, then the display button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 108 Multi-Information Display Primary Display Selection When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the primary display of the trip computer always shows ‘‘INST. MPG’’ (U.S. models) or ‘‘INST. L/100 km’’ (Canadian models) in default setting. You can customize this setting to your liking in following procedure.
Page 109 Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘PRIMARY DISP entered, you will see the above you will see the above display for SELECTION,’’ press the INFO display for several seconds, and then several seconds, then the display button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 110 Multi-Information Display Position Setup Memory Position Link If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the position stored in the memory when you open the driver’s door, using the remote transmitter. Refer to page for setting the seat position memory.
Page 111 Multi-Information Display When your selection is entered, you If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘MEMORY POSITION will see the above display for several you will see the above display for LINK,’’ press the INFO button until seconds, then the display goes back several seconds, and the display goes you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 112 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming Time There are two custom settings in the Lighting Setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER While the ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes between ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING...
Page 113 Multi-Information Display When your selection is entered, you If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT will see the above display for several you will see the above display for DIMMING TIME,’’ press the INFO seconds, and then the display goes several seconds, and the display goes button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 114 Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer While the multi-information display Press the SEL/RESET button. The Press the INFO button repeatedly shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press display changes as shown above. until the desired time appears, then the SEL/RESET button on the press the SEL/RESET button to steering wheel.
Page 115 Multi-Information Display The headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights turn off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door. If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF you will see the above display for TIMER,’’...
Page 116 Multi-Information Display Door · Window Setup There are three custom settings in the Door · Window Setup: DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel.
Page 117 Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode In default setting, if you push the UNLOCK button once on the remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in the driver’s door lock, only the driver’s door unlocks. You can select whether only the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock in ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE.’’...
Page 118 Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE,’’ entered, you will see the above you will see the above display for press the INFO button until you see display for several seconds, and then several seconds, then the display ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 119 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, the door and trunk locks are set, some of the exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds. If you push the LOCK button (with the security system set) again within 5 seconds, the horn sounds to let you know the security system is working.
Page 120 Multi-Information Display When your selection is entered, you If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK will see the above display for several you will see the above display for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,’’ press the seconds, and then the display several seconds, and the display goes INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 121 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 122 Multi-Information Display Select the desired relock time by If you fail to enter your selection, To exit ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK pressing the INFO button, and enter you will see the above display for TIMER,’’ press the INFO button your selection by pressing the SEL/ several seconds, and the display goes until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 123 Multi-Information Display Wiper Setup Front Wiper Action When ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown on the multi-information display, the action of the windshield wipers can be changed. To do this, refer to the following procedure. With ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ shown on the Each time you press the INFO multi-information display, press the button, the display changes from SEL/RESET button on the steering...
Page 124 Multi-Information Display If you set the front wiper action to seconds, and then the display goes To exit ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION,’’ ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ the front wipers back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ press the INFO button until you see run intermittently and the wiper ‘‘EXIT,’’...
Page 125: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION (P.214) BUTTONS (P.71, 72) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.137) Vehicle without navigation system is shown. To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Page 126: Windshield Wipers And Washers
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. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and The wipers are not activated.
Page 127: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the Headlights Turning the switch left lever to signal a left turn and up on the left lever to the to signal a right turn. To signal a lane ‘‘ ’’position turns on the parking change, push lightly on the lever in lights, taillights, instrument panel the proper direction and hold it.
Page 128 Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature, Daytime Running Lights High Beams To switch from low Automatic Lighting Off Feature The lights will turn on again when beams to high beams, push the left This feature turns off the headlights, you unlock or open the driver’s door. lever forward until you hear a click.
Page 129 Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness The headlights revert to normal Instrument Panel Brightness operation when you turn them on U.S. model is shown with the switch. If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Page 130 Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Without navigation system With navigation system Push the button between the center The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear vents to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before lights (four-way flashers).
Page 131: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever up to lock the before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel and out.
Page 132: Keys And Locks
(Black) have to get a lost key replaced. Use Keep the keys away from liquids. only Acura-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the The keys do not contain batteries.
Page 133: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 134: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the switch in the LOCK (0) or the anti-theft lock may make it difficult ACCESSORY (I) position and open to turn the key. Firmly turn the the driver’s door. Remove the key to steering wheel to the left or right as turn off the beeper.
Page 135: Door Locks
Door Locks All doors can be locked from the Power Door Locks LOCK TAB outside by using the key in the DRIVER’S DOOR driver’s door. To unlock only the Lock driver’s door or all doors (depending on the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ Unlock setting), insert the key, turn the key, and release it.
Page 136 Door Locks, Childproof Door Locks Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks With the driver’s door open and the MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. If you try Unlock to lock an open driver’s door by Unlock pushing in the lock tab, all doors will unlock when you close the driver’s...
Page 137: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter this way if any door is not fully UNLOCK Press this button once LOCK to unlock the driver’s door or all the closed. BUTTON doors (depending on the ‘‘DOOR To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK LOCK MODE’’ setting). Press it twice to unlock the other doors.
Page 138 Remote Transmitter To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT Linking Your Remote Recalling a Memorized Driving DIMMING TIME,’’ see page Transmitter Position Standing outside the vehicle with If you unlock the doors with the all the doors shut, push the lock DRIVER 1 REMOTE DRIVER 2 REMOTE remote transmitter, but do not open and unlock buttons at the same any doors within 30 seconds, the...
Page 139 Remote Transmitter When you open the driver’s door The driving position memory Remote Transmitter Care activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is Avoid dropping or throwing the after unlocking it with the remote transmitter, you will hear a beep shown on the back of each transmitter.
Page 140 Remote Transmitter 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 BATTERY (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 141 Trunk Pull TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in any of To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when three ways: the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone else: Pull up on the trunk release lever See page...
Page 142 Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener To open the trunk, push the release Trunk Main Switch lever to the left. TRUNK RELEASE LEVER Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your vehicle has To protect items in the trunk, you...
Page 143: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Passenger’s when the seat gets warm, and turns Seat back on after the seat’s temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Driver’s...
Page 144 Seats Power Seat Adjustment Driver’s seat only: Moves the whole seat See pages for important safety up and forward, or information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. down and backward. The front of the seat The controls for the power also tilts up or down at adjustable front seats are on the the same time.
Page 145 Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats and on the outside positions of the rear seat. The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 146 Seats When reinstalling a head restraint, FRONT REAR OUTSIDE POSITION put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button. Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it. Failure to reinstall the head RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON...
Page 147 Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. The seat-back can be released from inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.
Page 148 Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Do not put any heavy items on the does not press against the front seat-back when it is folded down. passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work Make sure all items in the trunk, or improperly.
Page 149: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in MEMO BUTTON Your vehicle has a memory feature Memory for the driver’s seat position. Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked. Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories.
Page 150 Driving Position Memory System Doing any of the following after Selecting a Memorized Position The system will move the driver’s pressing the MEMO button will seat to the memorized position. The cancel the storing procedure. indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement.
Page 151 Driving Position Memory System, Mirrors Any of these actions will stop the Mirrors The inside mirror can automatically system’s automatic seat adjustment: darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the Pressing either memory button or bottom of the mirror.
Page 152 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob Power Mirror Heaters right, left, up, or down to move the HEATED MIRROR BUTTON ADJUSTMENT KNOB mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.
Page 153: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open the driver’s window, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. To stop Closing a power window on the window from going all the way someone’s hands or fingers can down, pull back on the window cause serious injury.
Page 154 Power Windows AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is The power window system has a key- window senses any obstacle while it off delay function. The windows will disconnected or goes dead, or the is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the still operate for up to 10 minutes reverse direction, and then stop.
Page 155 Power Windows Opening the Windows with the Turn the key clockwise again, and UNLOCK BUTTON hold it. All four windows start to Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows open. To stop the windows, from the outside with the remote release the key.
Page 156 Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay press and hold the center button function. You can still open and close ). To close the moonroof, the moonroof for up to 10 minutes press and hold the upper part of the after you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 157: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
Page 158 Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use the vanity mirror on the back You can also use the sun visor at the of the sun visor, pull up the cover. side window.
Page 159: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light In the Door Activated position, both ceiling lights, come on when you: Front Rear Open any door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver’s door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter.
Page 160 Interior Lights Courtesy Light Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front COURTESY LIGHT doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door, remove key from the ignition switch, or unlock the driver’s door. After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.
Page 161: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/ FRONT DOOR POCKET/BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER ARMREST/ UTILITY POCKET/ BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDERS CONTINUED...
Page 162 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid Front Rear that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors.
Page 163 Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment armrest. lid. To use the tray, pull up on the left lever and lift up the armrest.
Page 164 Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX To open the sunglasses holder, push Open the glove box by pulling the on the front edge.
Page 165: Features ( Climate Control, Audio, Steering Wheel, Security, Cruise Control, Homelink, And Other Convenience Items )
Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....160 vehicle provides a comfortable Automatic Operation ....162 driving environment in all weather Semi-automatic Operation ..163 conditions. Dual Temperature Control ... 167 Climate Control Sensors ....
Page 166: Climate Control System
Climate Control System Without navigation system DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY FAN CONTROL BAR A/C BUTTON MODE BUTTON FAN SPEED INDICATOR PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR CONTROL BAR AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON DUAL BUTTON WINDSHIELD...
Page 167 Climate Control System With navigation system DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A/C ICONS DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE PASSENGER’S SIDE CONTROL BAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR RECIRCULATION BUTTON AUTO BUTTON WINDSHIELD OFF BUTTON DEFROSTER BUTTON DUAL BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON A/C BUTTON MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS...
Page 168 Climate Control System Proper use of the climate control Voice Control System Automatic Operation system can make the interior dry The automatic climate control On vehicles with navigation system and comfortable, and keep the The climate control system for your system adjusts the fan speed and windows clear for best visibility.
Page 169 Climate Control System When you push the passenger’s side When you set the temperature to its Semi-automatic Operation temperature control bar, the lowest limit ( ) or its highest You can manually select various indicator in the DUAL button comes limit ( ), the system runs at functions of the climate control...
Page 170 Climate Control System Fan Control Temperature Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/ To adjust the desired temperature, On vehicles without navigation system Icons Select the fan speed by pressing the push on the On vehicles without navigation system fan control bar ( temperature control bar.
Page 171 Climate Control System Recirculation Button The system should be left in fresh Windshield Defroster Button When the indicator in the button is air mode under almost all conditions. This button turns the windshield on, air from the vehicle’s interior is Keeping the system in recirculation defrost on and off.
Page 172 Climate Control System Mode Control Air flows from the center To Turn Everything Off Use the mode control buttons or and corner vents in the dashboard. If you press the OFF button, the icons to select the vents the air flows climate control system shuts off from.
Page 173: Dual Temperature Control
Dual Temperature Control Your vehicle has two temperature Without navigation system control bars, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these bars when the DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE...
Page 174 Dual Temperature Control When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the upper display. For vehicles with navigation system when the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side...
Page 175: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control Sensors Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor 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 176: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio Without navigation system AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR A. SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR VOL/PWR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE/SOUND KNOB U.S. model is shown.
Page 177 Playing the AM/FM Radio With navigation system UPPER DISPLAY PRESET ICONS SOUND ICON A.SEL ICON SCAN ICON VOL/PWR KNOB TUNE/SOUND KNOB AUDIO BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON U.S. model is shown.
Page 178 Playing the AM/FM Radio Voice Control System To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to On vehicles with navigation system The audio system for your vehicle ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) find radio stations on the selected can also be operated using the voice...
Page 179 Playing the AM/FM Radio On vehicles with navigation system Preset Each preset button or icon Pick the preset number (1 To use the SCAN, preset and A.SEL can store one frequency on AM, and you want for that station. Press function, press the AUDIO button to two frequencies on FM.
Page 180 Playing the AM/FM Radio AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations Auto traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset you can use the auto select feature to buttons or icons.
Page 181: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles with navigation system each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE/ Balance/Fader These two SOUND knob. The mode changes modes adjust the strength of the from BASS to TREBLE to FADER to sound coming from each speaker.
Page 182 Adjusting the Sound To adjust the TREBLE and BASS, touch on each side of the TREBLE or BASS adjustment bar. The adjustment bar shows you the current setting. The Left/Right BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear FADER adjust the front- to-back strength.
Page 183: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies 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 184 AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 185: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio (U.s. Models)
Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Satellite Digital Radio without navigation system with navigation system U.S. Models only Your vehicle is capable of receiving VOL/PWR KNOB PRESET ICONS XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the SCAN BUTTON United States, except Hawaii and MODE UPPER DISPLAY CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE...
Page 186 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Operating the XM Radio MODE To switch between the To Select a Channel To listen to the XM satellite Radio, category mode and channel mode, When in the satellite radio mode, turn the ignition switch to the press and hold the DISP/MODE you can use any of four methods to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 187 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) Preset You can store up to 12 Pick a preset number (icon) you Press either side of the CATEGORY preset channels using each side of want for that channel. Press and bar ( ) to select another the preset button or preset icons on...
Page 188 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from Signal may be blocked Signal weaker in two satellites to produce clear, high- by mountains or large these areas. quality digital reception. It offers obstacles to the south. many channels in several categories.
Page 189 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: To get your XM Satellite radio ID may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly number: Interference can be caused by any of Turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’...
Page 190: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack To use the jack, turn down the volume of the portable unit, and pivot the input jack cover up, then plug in a mini-jack cable between the portable unit and the jack. You will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode.
Page 191: Playing Discs
Playing Discs Without navigation system TRACK NUMBER DISC NUMBER REPEAT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON CD BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CD LOAD INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS U.S. model is shown.
Page 192 Playing Discs With navigation system UPPER DISPLAY DISC ICON TRACK ICON TRACK REPEAT ICON DISC SCAN ICON CH DISC ICONS TRACK SCAN ICON SOUND ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON CD LOAD INDICATOR DISC REPEAT ICON LOAD BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CH DISC BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON...
Page 193 Playing Discs Operating the CD Changer Loading CDs in the Changer You cannot load and play 3-inch To load multiple discs in one (8-cm) discs in this system. Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs, operation: providing several hours of Press the LOAD button until you...
Page 194 Playing Discs If you are not loading CDs into all six To Play a CD To select a different disc, press an positions, press the LOAD button appropriate preset button (1 6) or Select the CD changer by pressing again after the last CD has loaded. the CD button.
Page 195 Playing Discs SEEK/SKIP Each time you On vehicles without navigation system select and play tracks randomly. press and release the side of This continues until you deactivate The available CD functions are the SEEK/SKIP bar, the system described as follows. RANDOM by pressing the RDM skips forward to the beginning of the REPEAT...
Page 196 Playing Discs DISC SCAN This feature, when On vehicles with navigation system TRACK SCAN This function activated, samples the first track of samples all the tracks on the Press the AUDIO button to view the all the discs in the CD changer in the available CD control icons on the selected disc in the order they are order they are stored.
Page 197 Playing Discs DISC SCAN This function TRACK REPEAT Touch the TRACK RANDOM The TRACK samples the first track of all the TRACK REPEAT icon to RANDOM function plays the tracks discs in the CD changer in the order continuously replay a track. You will within a CD in random order, rather they are stored.
Page 198 Playing Discs To Stop Playing a CD Removing CDs from the Changer After that disc is ejected, pressing To remove the disc that is currently If you turn off the system while a CD the eject button again will eject the is playing, either by pushing the playing, press and release the eject next disc in numerical order.
Page 199: Cd Player Error Messages
CD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 200: Protecting Your Cds
Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 201 Protecting Your CDs Additional Information of Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick CDs Recommended CDs The in-dash CD player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged CD as indicated below, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 202 Protecting Your CDs Small, irregular shaped CDs CDs with scratches, dirty CDs Recommended CDs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions. Scratches and fingerprints on the CDs may cause the sound to skip.
Page 203 Playing a Tape (Optional) Without navigation system AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR VOL/PWR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS U.S. model is shown.
Page 204 Playing a Tape (Optional) With Navigation System UPPER DISPLAY TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR REW ICON FF ICON REPEAT ICON NR ICON VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON U.S. model is shown. AM/FM BUTTON...
Page 205 Playing a Tape (Optional) To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape The ignition switch must be in the when you insert a tape. The If you turn the system off while a ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. indicator will light in the tape is playing, either with the VOL/ Make sure the open side of the tape...
Page 206 Playing a Tape (Optional) Tape Search Functions REPEAT Press the RPT button NOTE: The skip and repeat Each time you press and to continuously play a track or SKIP functions use silent periods on the release the side of the SEEK/ passage.
Page 207 Playing a Tape (Optional) Caring for the Tape and Player If you do not clean the tape player If the tape is loose, tighten it by The tape player picks up dirt and regularly, it may eventually become turning the hub with a pencil or your oxides from the tape.
Page 208: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button, hold it until track each time you press the top the desired volume is reached, then ( ) of the CH button.
Page 209: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is discon- If the code card is lost, a dealer can disable itself if it is disconnected nected or goes dead, the audio access your code with your radio’s from electrical power for any reason.
Page 210: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On vehicles without navigation system DIGITAL CLOCK If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock. To set or change the time, press and hold the TUNE/SOUND knob until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 211: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote The horn sounds and a combination transmitter without triggering the of headlights, parking lights, side alarm.
Page 212: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON without keeping your foot on the CRUISE CONTROL MESSAGE accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open RES/ACCEL BUTTON highways.
Page 213 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Push on the accelerator pedal. Tap the brake or clutch pedal speed when you are going up and Accelerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills. If your speed increases speed and press the SET/DECEL ‘‘CRUISE CONTROL’’...
Page 214 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed Pressing the cruise control master You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, button turns the system off and of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the erases the previous cruising speed.
Page 215: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver The HomeLink Universal garage door opener that lacks safety to test that the safety features are Transceiver built into your vehicle stop and reverse features. functioning properly. If you do not can be programmed to operate up to have this information, contact the three remote controlled devices Units manufactured between April 1,...
Page 216 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or If the red indicator in HomeLink Test the HomeLink button by third buttons, go directly to step 1. begins to flash slowly at first, pushing it for about 1 second. then rapidly, release both If the button works, Hold the end of the garage door...
Page 217 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Repeat these steps to train the Make sure you have properly have approximately 30 seconds to other two HomeLink buttons to completed the ‘‘Training complete the following steps. operate any other compatible HomeLink’’ procedure. remotely controlled devices Press and hold the button on Find the ‘‘learn’’...
Page 218 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes If a standard transmitter was 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 219: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
You can also find an with navigation system, the Voice Control approved phone by visiting microphone is shared with the HFL recognizes simple voice www.acura.com/handsfreelink ( In navigation system. commands, such as phone numbers Canada, visit ) or www.acura.ca.
Page 220 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Audio System HFL Buttons The HFL buttons are used as When the HFL is in use, the sound follows: comes through the vehicle’s front Vehicle with navigation system is shown audio system speakers. If the audio HFL Talk: This button is used before system is in use while operating you give a command, to answer HFL TALK...
Page 221 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Multi-Information Display Signal Strength Indicates the How to Use the HFL network signal strength of the The HFL is operated by the HFL SIGNAL BATTERY LEVEL STATUS current phone. Five bars equals Talk and Back buttons on the left STRENGTH full strength.
Page 222 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Using Voice Control Give a voice command in a clear To hear a list of available options Here are some guidelines for using at any time, press the Talk button, natural speaking voice without voice control: pausing between words or wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands numbers.
Page 223 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To go back one step in a command When you finish a command Press and release the Talk button. process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press sequence, the HFL goes back to After the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The the Back button. its main menu.
Page 224 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. The HFL response continues ‘‘A Setting Your Passcode If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the The HFL will accept a numeric, four- security option is available to lock HFL system response is, ‘‘Would the HFL system.
Page 225 The system setup response is ‘‘1,2,3,4 is incorrect. operating manual, visit is complete.’’ Please try again.’’ Go back to the www.acura.com/handsfreelink , call step 2. the Hands Free Link client support at (888) 528-7876, or call To enter your passcode, do this;...
Page 226 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink With your phone on and the Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or After the beep, say the name you After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The ON (II) position, press and release HFL response is ‘‘Searching for a want to use.
Page 227 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 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. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’...
Page 228 Bluetooth 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.’’...
Page 229 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call On vehicles with navigation system To make a call using a name in the HFL You can make calls using any phone You can also make a call directly phonebook, do this: number, or by using a name in the from the list shown on the navigation With your phone on and the HFL phonebook.
Page 230 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To end the call, press the Back Sending Numbers or Names Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The button. During a Call The HFL allows you to send dial tones will be sent, and the call To redial the last number called by numbers or names during a call.
Page 231 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Transferring a Call To mute your voice, do this: During a call, you can transfer it Press and release the Talk button. If you receive a call when you are not on the phone, the HFL interrupts the from the HFL to your phone, or from After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’...
Page 232 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To add a name, do this: Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account number for Eric.
Page 233 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The would like to delete. For example, HFL responds by listing the HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’...
Page 234 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Changing Language Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The (Canadian Models Only) After the beep, say ‘‘Oui.’’ If there HFL response is, ‘‘This process are no paired phones without To change from English to French, do will clear all paired phones, clear this:...
Page 235 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink The HFL response is, for example, To change from French to English, do Press and release the Talk button. ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour this: After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ If there Paul’s phone ?’’ Press and Press and release the Talk button.
Page 236 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink The HFL says, for example, ‘‘What As required by the FCC: This device is the English name for complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Téléphone de Paul ?’’ Press Operation is subject to the following two and release the Talk button.
Page 237: Before Driving (Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, And Cargo Loading)
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......232 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....232 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedure ... . 233 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 238 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation recommend, in areas where it is Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate available, the use of gasoline that reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with a does NOT contain manganese-based extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Page 239 Service Station Procedure Refueling TETHER Gasoline is highly flammable Push ATTACHMENT and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL CAP Park with the driver’s side closest...
Page 240 Service Station Procedure Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do until it clicks at least once. If you not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave do not properly tighten the cap, HOOD RELEASE HANDLE some room for the fuel to expand...
Page 241 Service Station Procedure To Close the Hood: Lift it up slightly to remove the LATCH GRIP support rod from the hole. Put the SUPPORT ROD support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 242 Service Station Procedure Oil Check Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK (orange handle) Park the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the Wait a few minutes after turning the check the level.
Page 243: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 244 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Observe the speed limit The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Aerodynamic drag has a big effect vehicle’s fuel economy: on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 Certification Seal (see page Aggressive driving (hard mph (75 km/h).
Page 245 Fuel Economy Calculating Fuel Economy Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel Gallon fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy.
Page 246: Accessories And Modifications
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 247 Raising your vehicle with a non- Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Non-Acura wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause...
Page 248: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKET CENTER POCKET Glove box Door pockets Trunk, including the back seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 249 Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load The maximum load for your vehicle Limit is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, Locate the statement ‘‘The Overloading or improper and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles. combined weight of occupants and loading can affect handling and cargo should never exceed XXX stability and cause a crash in...
Page 250 Carrying Cargo Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available Example 1 cargo and luggage load capacity Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight calculated in Step 4. (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (550 lbs) If your vehicle will be towing a...
Page 251 Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Trunk If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger Distribute cargo evenly on the prevent you from closing the trunk Compartment floor of the trunk, placing the lid, exhaust gas can enter the Store or secure all items that could heaviest items on the bottom and passenger area.
Page 253: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......248 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......249 conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....250 manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....
Page 254: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do these checks and Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check adjustments before you drive your page the gauges and indicators in the vehicle: instrument panel, and the Check the adjustment of the messages on the multi-information Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
Page 255: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine fails to start, press pedal, turn the ignition key to the the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold down and hold it there while electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III)
Page 256: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding up reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
Page 257 Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout Apply the parking brake, and turn If you exceed the maximum speed The 6-speed manual transmission the ignition key to the for the gear you are in, the engine has an electric lockout so you cannot ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) speed will enter into the tachometer’s accidentally shift from fifth to...
Page 258: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator lamp Shifting comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator, there is a problem with the automatic transmission control SHIFT LEVER system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 259 Automatic Transmission To shift from: Do this: To avoid transmission damage, come battery is disconnected or goes dead, to a complete stop before shifting P to R Press the brake pedal you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to into Park. The shift lever must be in Shift Lock Release on page and move the lever.
Page 260 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) This position is similar Sequential SportShift Mode With to D, except only the first three the shift lever in ‘‘D’’ position, you gears are selected instead of all five. can select the Sequential SportShift Use D when towing a trailer in hilly mode to shift gears;...
Page 261 Automatic Transmission The transmission may automatically Downshifting gives you more power downshift from the higher gear to when climbing, and provides engine the lower gear under the following braking when going down a steep hill. conditions: The transmission will also shift Up shift The vehicle speeds drops below automatically as the vehicle comes to...
Page 262 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 31 mph stopped, push forward on the shift lever to shift to second gear.
Page 263 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
Page 264 Automatic Transmission Remove the 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 265 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure the front wheels away from the Make sure the moonroof and the the parking brake is set firmly, or windows are closed.
Page 266: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Brake Pad Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power All four brakes have audible brake through deep water. Apply the assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel wear indicators.
Page 267: 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 268 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Test your brakes as instructed on Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a page . If the brakes feel normal, on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop drive slowly and have your vehicle distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or...
Page 269 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure/ If you think you can safely drive a pressure monitoring system (TPMS) short distance to a service station, TPMS Indicator that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure/TPMS proceed slowly to the station, then engine and monitors the pressure in...
Page 270 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is Tire Pressure Monitor your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly. pressure will be lower than measured and could be underinflated Each tire, including the spare, should...
Page 271 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Pressure Readings Canada U.S. SEL/RESET BUTTON When any of the tires have low When any of the tires have low When the TPMS is functioning pressure, the tire pressure monitor pressure, the low tire pressure/ normally, you can see the tire shows a ‘‘TIRE PRESSURE ERROR’’...
Page 272 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) It is possible that the pressures Changing a Tire with TPMS tire is replaced with the specified shown on the multi-information If you have a flat tire, the low tire regular tire equipped with the tire display and the pressures you pressure/TPMS indicator and tire pressure monitor sensor.
Page 273 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Check TPMS System Message When you restart the vehicle with checked by a dealer as soon as the compact spare tire, the TPMS possible. system message will also be displayed on the multi-information As required by the FCC: display after several miles This device complies with Part 15 of the (kilometers) driving.
Page 274: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Activation Indicator If the indicator does not come on system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the the ON (II) position, there may be a more or less than desired.
Page 275 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch VSA and Tire Sizes 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 276 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 277 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 % of the load The best way to confirm that vehicle (GAWR): toward the front of the trailer and The maximum allowable weight of and trailer weights are within limits 40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust the vehicle axles is:...
Page 278 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes Any hitch used on your vehicle must Acura recommends that any trailer Accessories Towing generally requires a variety be properly bolted to the underbody. having a total weight of 1,000 lbs...
Page 279 Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Ask your trailer sales or rental Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian provinces agency if any other items are comply with federal, state, province, require special outside mirrors when recommended or required for your and local regulations.
Page 280 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your Backing Up When preparing to tow, and before Always drive slowly and have vehicle and the trailer are working driving away, be sure to check the properly. someone guide you when backing up. following: Grip the bottom...
Page 281 Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 283: Maintenance (Minder, Fluid Checking, Minor Services, And Vehicle Storage)
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 278 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 280 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 290 maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 284 Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Make sure your vehicle is parked section should be performed by a on level ground, the parking brake certified technician or other qualified is set, and the engine is off. Improperly maintaining this mechanic.
Page 285 Maintenance Safety Potential Vehicle Hazards Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust. Be sure we cannot warn you of every Failure to properly follow there is adequate ventilation conceivable hazard that can arise in maintenance instructions and whenever you operate the precautions can cause you to...
Page 286: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to and maintenance service items on the multi-information display to show this table: ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil Calculated Engine...
Page 287 Maintenance Minder To cancel the message, press the INFO button on the steering wheel. When the message appears, the system message indicator also comes on (see page ). Even after you press the INFO button to cancel the message, the indicator continues to stay on until you have the service performed.
Page 288 Maintenance Minder To cancel the engine oil life display, After have the service is performed, press the SEL/RESET button to make sure to reset the display as return to the previous display. described on page The message appears on the multi- To cancel the message, press the information display each time you INFO button on the steering wheel.
Page 289 Maintenance Minder Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required ‘‘SERVICE’’ MESSAGE maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the lower segment of the multi-information display and the maintenance item code(s) erased the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 290 Maintenance Minder To cancel resetting the oil life, Immediately have the service press the INFO button on the performed, and make sure to reset steering wheel to select the display as previously described. ‘‘CANCEL’’ on the display, and press the SEL/RESET button. To cancel the message, press the INFO button on the steering wheel.
Page 291 Maintenance Minder Also, the percentage ‘‘0 %’’ keeps blinking on the display. U.S. CANADA This particular message is displayed when the mileage is less than 10 miles (for U.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0 %. To cancel the engine oil life display, press the SEL/RESET button to return to the previous display.
Page 292 Maintenance Minder This message is displayed when you Also, the total negative mileage drive over 10 miles (for U.S. models) keeps blinking on the display. or 10 km (for Canadian models) U.S. after seeing the 0 % message. This particular message is displayed when you drive over 10 miles (for Immediately have the service U.S.
Page 293 However, all information. maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the We recommend the use of Acura intervals indicated by the parts and fluids whenever you have information display. maintenance done. These are...
Page 294 Maintenance Minder Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, you are unsure of how to perform and license plate lights monthly. any check, turn to the appropriate See page page listed.
Page 295 Maintenance Minder Symbol Symbol Maintenance Main Items Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 296: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING ENGINE COOLANT FLUID RESERVOIR (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 297: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level on engine’s performance and longevity. the engine oil dipstick.
Page 298 Adding Engine Oil Synthetic Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the multi- information display.
Page 299 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter OIL DRAIN BOLT according to the maintenance messages shown on the multi- information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 300 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Turn off the engine, let it sit for OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level on the dipstick. If necessary, 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) add more oil.
Page 301: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-Life If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 % coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 % water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Page 302 Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers The coolant level should be up to Windshield Washers the base of the filler neck. Add Check the fluid level in the RADIATOR CAP coolant if it is low. windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Pour the coolant slowly and LEVEL GAUGE carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 303 Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid Canadian models only Automatic Transmission If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message Do not use engine antif reeze or a appears on the multi-information vinegar/water solution in the display. windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s paint, while Fill the reservoir with a good-quality a vinegar/water solution can damage...
Page 304: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Make sure the rubber cap on the Always use Honda ATF-Z1 dipstick fits in the dipstick guide (automatic transmission fluid). and that you push the dipstick in all the way. Remove the dipstick and check Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 the fluid level.
Page 305 Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission After checking and adding the fluid, put the under cover back in place FILLER BOLT and tighten the bolts securely. BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’’...
Page 306: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid reservoirs monthly. There are up to Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not two reservoirs, depending on the available, you should use only DOT 3 model.
Page 307 Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up Manual Transmission only UPPER LEVEL any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment.
Page 308 Lights Headlight Aiming Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacing a High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Replacement Bulb when your vehicle was new. If you The low beam headlight bulbs are a Your vehicle has halogen headlight regularly carry heavy items in the type of high voltage discharge tube.
Page 309 Lights AIR INTAKE COVER FASTENER BULB RUBBER WEATHER SEAL SOCKET HOLD-DOWN WIRE CONNECTOR Open the hood. To change a bulb Remove the electrical connector Unclip the end of the hold-down on the driver’s side, undo the from the bulb by pulling the wire from its slot.
Page 310 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing the Turn Signal Light Pull the bulb straight out of its headlight assembly. Make sure socket. Push the new bulb straight Bulb the bulb is installed correctly by into the socket until it bottoms. looking through the headlight lens.
Page 311 Lights Replacing a Front Side Marker/ HOLDING CLIPS SOCKET Front Parking Light Bulb To change the bulb on the driver’s side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, then turn off the engine. To change the bulb on the passenger’s side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 312 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs headlight assembly. Turn it (In Fenders) clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to test the new bulb. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install and lock each holding clip by pushing on the center.
Page 313 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise (in Trunk Lid) to lock it in place. BULBS Turn on the lights to test the new bulb. Reinstall the trunk lid trim. Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk lid seal.
Page 314 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Side Turn Signal Light Replacing a Fog Light Bulb Each outside mirror has side turn Your vehicle uses halogen light Light Bulb signal lights. The lights should be bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle replaced by your dealer. it by its plastic case, and protect the BULB glass from contact with your skin or...
Page 315 Lights Install the new bulb into the hole 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 316 Seat Belts, Floor Mats Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to Driver’s floor retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 317 Rear passenger’s floor in your vehicle. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control If you use a non-Acura floor mat, system. make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat Have your dealer replace the filter anchor.
Page 318: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER BLADES blades at least every six months. BLADE ASSEMBLY Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 319 Wiper Blades Install the new blade onto the BLADE blade assembly: Pull back either end of the blade assembly. Place the side of the blade not labeled ‘‘LOCK’’ on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly until it is fully installed.
Page 320 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 321 Tires Even though your vehicle is If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures tires are hot [driven for several miles The following charts show the equipped with TPMS, we recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for your tires every day.
Page 322 Tires Tire Inspection Tire Service Life INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you The service life of your tires is should also examine the tires for dependent on many factors, damage, foreign objects, and wear. including, but not limited to, driving habits, road conditions, vehicle You should look for: loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 323 Improper wheel weights can damage rotated. If you purchase directional your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use tires, rotate only front-to-back. only genuine Acura wheels weights f or balancing. When the tires are rotated, make sure the air pressures are checked. CONTINUED...
Page 324 Tires The ABS and VSA system work by If you ever replace a wheel, make Wheel and Tire Specifications comparing the speed of each wheel. sure that the wheel’s specifications Wheel: When replacing tires, use the same match those of the original wheels. 17 x 7 J (TPMS) size originally supplied with the...
Page 325 For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire driving if they are hitting any part of or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Acura strongly the vehicle. snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed...
Page 326: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to TEST INDICATOR WINDOW 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.
Page 327: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a Leave the parking brake off. Put an extended period (more than 1 the transmission in reverse longer period, it should be month), there are several things you supported on jackstands so the (manual) or Park (automatic).
Page 329: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 324 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 325 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....329 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 330: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 331 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. and turn the ignition switch to the Drive slowly along the shoulder until LOCK (0) position.
Page 332 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH TOOL TRAY JACKING POINT Open the trunk. Raise the trunk Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel floor by lifting up on the back edge. point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the change.
Page 333 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 334 Changing a Flat Tire Secure the flat tire by screwing Store the wheel cover or center WING BOLT the wing bolt back into its hole. cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. Store the jack and tools in the tool Lower the trunk floor, then close tray, and place the tool tray back the trunk lid.
Page 335: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the 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 336 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working. than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) There may be an electrical position, but the engine does not run.
Page 337: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. 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 A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure,...
Page 338 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Once your vehicle is running, vehicle, have an assistant start disconnect the negative cable from that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the Start the vehicle.
Page 339: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The reading 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 340 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 341: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut come on when the engine is off the engine. Turn on the hazard running. If it starts flashing or stays warning indicators. on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Page 342 Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Malfunction Indicator If you have recently refueled your Indicator Lamp vehicle, the indicator could come on If the charging system indicator If this indicator comes on while because of a loose or missing fuel fill comes on brightly when the engine driving, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK cap.
Page 343: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition switch to the ON (II) codes’’ that are part of the on-board position, without starting the engine. If you keep driving with the diagnostics for the emissions The malfunction indicator lamp will malf unction indicator lamp on, you can...
Page 344: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road immediate action. A problem in one when it is safe. Because of the long The brake system indicator normally part of the system’s dual circuit distance needed to stop, it is...
Page 345: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close SOCKET ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. Try closing the moonroof.
Page 346 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages NOTCH , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 347 Fuses BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace the fuse looking through the side window fuses in the interior fuse box by with one of the spare fuses of the...
Page 348 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a If the driver’s power window fuse is spare fuse that has a lower rating, it removed, the AUTO function of the FUSE PULLER might blow out again. This does not driver’s window may be disabled. indicate anything wrong.
Page 349: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan Not Used 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A VSA Motor 40 A 40 A OP 1 40 A OP 2 Heater Motor...
Page 350: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A Heated Seat 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding 15 A 15 A Fuel Pump 10 A Washer...
Page 351: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 352 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 353: Technical Information (Vehicle Specifications, Tires, And Emissions Controls)
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....348 Three Way Catalytic you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 350 Converter ......360 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Replacement Parts ....
Page 354: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 355 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block. ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 356: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 183.3 in (4,657 mm) Engine Change Width 69.4 in (1,762 mm) coolant Manual 1.40 US gal (5.3 ) Height 57.3 in (1,456 mm) Automatic 1.37 US gal (5.2 ) Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) Total Track Front 59.6 in (1,515 mm) Manual...
Page 357 Specifications Lights Battery Headlights High 12 V 55 W Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 12 V 35 W Front fog lights 12 V 55 W Fuses Front turn signal 12 V 21 W Interior See page 344 or the fuse label Front parking lights/ 12 V 3 CP...
Page 358 Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear P215/50R17 93V Spare T135/80D16 101M Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Page 359 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 360 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for 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 361: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size Tire construction code (R have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they indicates radial). you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the below.
Page 362 Tire Labeling Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT B97R FW6X 2202 Maximum Tire Pressure The tire identification number (TIN) Max Press The maximum air is a group of numbers and letters This indicates that the tire pressure the tire can that look like the following example. meets all requirements of hold.
Page 363 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 inflated tire causes the tire to vehicle has been equipped with a tire monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 364 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped TPMS malfunctions may occur for a with a TPMS malfunction indicator variety of reasons, including the to indicate when the system is not installation of replacement or operating properly.
Page 365: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Acura vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 366 HC, CO, and NOx that the engine control module (ECM) in Acura replacement parts or their comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust equivalent for repairs. Using lower manual transmission vehicles uses...
Page 367: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 368: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 369 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 (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the minutes.
Page 371: Warranty And Client Relations (U.s. And Canada Only) (Warranty And Contact Information)
Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information ... 366 Warranty Coverages ..... 367 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle) ......368 Authorized Manuals ..... . 369...
Page 372: Client Service Information
Client Service Information Acura dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: CLIENT RELATIONS be able to answer all your questions. RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle Identification Number Honda Canada Inc.
Page 373: Warranty Coverages
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty these two Acura accessories are covered under 2008 Acura warranty information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s this warranty. Time and mileage booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
Page 374 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 375: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)
61SEA04EL 2004-2008 Acura TSX Describes the procedures involved in the replacement Electrical Troubleshooting Manual of damaged body parts. 61SEA30 2004-2008 Acura TSX Body Repair Manual 31SEA640 2008 Acura TSX Owner’s Manual 31SEA810 2008 Acura TSX Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31SEAM10...
Page 377: Index
Index How Your Side Curtain Shift Lock Release ..... 257 Airbags Work ......31 Auxiliary Input Jack ...... . 184 Accessories ........240 SRS Components ......23 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Air Conditioning ......160 Position) ........
Page 378 Index Brakes Turn Signal Light ....304, 306 Check DRL System Message ..85 Anti-lock System (ABS) ... . 261 Bulbs, Halogen ....... 302 Check Emission System Break-in, New Linings ....232 Message ........84 Bulb Replacement ....
Page 379 Index Child Seats ........36 Door · Window Setup ....110 Lockout Prevention ....130 LATCH Anchorage System ..46 Lighting Setup ......106 And Trunk Open ....11, 78 Lower Anchorage Points ... .
Page 380 Index Emergencies on the Road .... . 323 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..68 Filter Battery, Jump Starting ....331 If It Won’t Start ......329 Dust and Pollen ......311 Brake System Indicator ..63, 338 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .
Page 381 Index Fuel ..........232 Speedometer ....... . 68 Turning on ........121 Cap Message ....... . 79 Head Restraints ......139 Tachometer ........68 Economy ........237 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Safety Information ...... . 14 Fill Door and Cap ......
Page 382 Index Indicators ......... . 61 VSA System ........64 Jump Starting ........ . 331 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) . 65 Indicators, Instrument Panel ..62 Brake (Parking and Brake Infant Restraint ....... . 41 System) ......63, 338 Infant Seats ........
Page 383 Index Locks Memory, Driving Position ... . 143 Anti-theft Steering Column ..128 Memory Position Link ....104 Change, How to ......293 Childproof Door ......130 Messages, System ......75 Change, When to ...... .
Page 384 Index Parking Brake and Brake System Protecting Infants and Small Minder ......... 280 Tires ..........317 Indicator ........63 Children ........41 Message ........84 Wiper Blades ......312 Protecting Larger Children ... . 51 Release Parking Lever Using a Booster Seat ....
Page 385 Index Seat Belts ........8, 19 Shift Lever Position Indicator ..252 Indicator Works ...... . 33 Additional Information ....19 Shift Lock Release ......257 How the SRS Indicator Works . 32 Automatic Seat Belt Side Airbags ........
Page 386 Index Supplemental Restraint Time, Setting the ......204 Snow ..........319 System ........9, 23 Tire Chains ........319 Specifications ..... 318, 352 Servicing ........34 Tire, How to Change a Flat ..325 Tools, Tire Changing ....
Page 387 Index Trunk ..........135 Off Switch ........269 Windshield Emergency Opener ....136 System Indicator ....64, 268 Cleaning ........120 Main Switch ....... . 136 Vehicle Storage ......321 Defroster ........165 Opening the .......
Page 390: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: 6-speed Manual Transmission Tire Pressure (measured cold): Premium unleaded gasoline, Fluid: Front: pump octane number of 91 or Honda Manual Transmission 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) higher. Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 Rear: or 10W-40 motor oil as a 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

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