Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety ..........................................................................................................................

Your Vehicle at a Glance

...............................................................................................................................4

Driver and Passenger Safety

.......................................................................................................................7

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and

Controls...........................................................................................................................57

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience

Features.......................................................................................................105

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

.............................................................................................................................................187

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................199

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................227

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the

Unexpected...............................................................................................................259

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical

Information...............................................................................................................................281

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

295

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) .....................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only)..............................................................................................................299

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

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Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Chapters

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Acura 2006 MDX

Page 1: Table Of Contents
Information..........................281 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................299 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction As you read this manual, you will Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Acura MDX was a wise investment. find information that is preceded by It will give you years of driving pleasure. symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read information is intended to help you this manual.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle. responsibility.
Page 5: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) MOONROOF (P.93) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.106) GAUGES (P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.82) MIRROR GLOVE BOX CONTROLS (P.102) (P.96) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.92) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET...
Page 7 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS VTM-4 LOCK PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (P.206) (P.33) (P.76) INDICATOR HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS REAR WINDOW (P.74) DEFOGGER (P.77) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.214) (P.76) CRUISE CONTROL (P.146) FOG LIGHTS HORN (P.77) REMOTE AUDIO...
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in a Back information about how to protect Seat Belts ......... Seat ........... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts Lap/Shoulder Belt...
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths. Generally, can cause serious or fatal injuries to The recommendations on this page the higher the speed, the greater the...
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (11) features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. (10) Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features However, you and your passengers Seat Belts can’t take full advantage of these Your vehicle is equipped with seat features unless you remain sitting in belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly a proper position and always wear increases the chance of serious...
Page 12 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Airbags against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best...
Page 13 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and protect the driver, adult passengers, tailgate are closed and locked. and teenagers who are large enough and mature enough to ride in the Your vehicle has a door and...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 16: 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 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the shoulder Fasten and Position the Seat belt again to remove any slack, then Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, check that the belt rests across the then tug on the belt to make sure the center of your chest and over your belt is securely latched.
Page 18 Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses The front seats have adjustable seat Never place the shoulder portion of a your neck, or if it crosses your arm belt anchors. lap/shoulder belt under your arm or instead of your shoulder, you need to To adjust the height of a belt anchor, This could cause...
Page 19: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Maintain a Proper Sitting Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be Position After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and put on seat belts, it is by striking interior parts of the very important that they continue to...
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the upright and adjust the seat as far Never let passengers ride in the same seat belt. If they do, they back as possible while allowing full could be very seriously injured in a cargo area or on top of a folded- control of the vehicle.
Page 21 Protecting Adults and Teens Keep your hands and arms away If your from the airbag covers. hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. Do not attach or place objects on Objects on the front airbag covers.
Page 22: Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To fasten the belt, insert the latch Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap/shoulder belts in the center plate into the buckle, then tug on the shoulder belts in all seven seating seat of the second row and both of belt to make sure the buckle is positions.
Page 23: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belts in all seating positions If a side curtain airbag deploys Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners except the driver’s have an additional during a side impact, the tensioner locking mechanism that must be on that side of the vehicle will also activated to secure a child seat (see deploy.
Page 24: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious...
Page 25: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System (SRS) includes: Airbag System Components Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s (12) airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 26 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you to a possible seat. If the weight of an infant or problem with your airbags, Sensors that can detect a small child is detected, the...
Page 27: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dual- deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your front airbags are dual-stage fast that most occupants are not airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 29: Advanced Airbag
Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work properly: PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT...
Page 30: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, an Hanging heavy items on the front How Your Side Airbags Work indicator in the center of the passenger seat, or placing heavy dashboard will come on indicating items in the seat-back pocket. passenger airbag ‘‘OFF’’...
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a If the side airbag off indicator comes Side Airbag Cutoff System side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page ), have the passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect...
Page 32: How Your Side Curtain Airbag Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s In a Rollover Work side, the passenger’s side curtain If the rollover sensor detects your airbag will inflate even if there are no vehicle is about to roll over, the occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 33: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works you to a potential problem may not work properly when you U.S.
Page 34: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If no one is riding in the front seat, How the Passenger Airbag Off Airbag Service the airbag will be automatically shut Indicator Works Your airbag systems are virtually off, but the indicator will not come maintenance free, and there are no PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR parts you can safely service.
Page 35: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your Airbags If your vehicle has a moderate to Additional Safety Precautions Do not remove or modify a front Even if your severe impact. Do not attempt to deactivate your seat without consulting your airbags do not inflate, your dealer Together, airbags and This could make the airbags.
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s Canadian Models front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (on U.S. models, the dashboard label is removed by the owner) and on the front visors.
Page 39: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has two rows of back Many parents say they prefer to put your lap.
Page 40: Protecting Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines Never let two children use the Lock all doors and tailgate when Keep vehicle keys and remote If they do, they Children same seat belt. your vehicle is not in use. transmitters out of the reach of could be very seriously injured in a who play in vehicles can Even very young...
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the second facing, reclining mode.
Page 42: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat as long as the child seat directly behind the possible, until the child reaches the front passenger’s seat, move the seat weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 43 Protecting Infants and Small Children If it is necessary to put a forward- Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a facing child seat in the front, move forward-facing child seat in a back the vehicle seat as far to the rear as Placing a forward-facing child seat, not the front.
Page 44: Selecting A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need We also recommend selecting a Whatever type of seat you choose, to to choose either a conventional child LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, provide proper protection, a child seat, or one designed for use with rather than a flexible, anchor (see seat should meet three the lower anchors and tethers for...
Page 45: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat A child seat secured with a seat belt The following pages provide and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as guidelines on how to properly install there are three main steps in possible.
Page 46: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with MARKS LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer second row seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 47 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure. FLEXIBLE TYPE ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats have Lift the head restraint (see page a flexible-type connector as shown ), then route the tether strap above.
Page 48 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 locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a...
Page 49: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row. Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
Page 50 Installing a Child Seat Second Row Installation TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT Each second row seat has a tether After properly securing the child Attach the tether strap hook to the anchorage point behind the seat- seat in the desired position (see anchor, making sure the strap is back.
Page 51: Protecting Larger Children
Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children Third Row Installation Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a child age 12 or under for a forward-facing child seat, the to sit in front can result in injury child should sit in a back seat on a or death if the passenger’s front booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder...
Page 52: Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear...
Page 53 Protecting Larger Children Some states also require children to A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in use a booster seat until they reach a seat until the tops of their ears are Front given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Page 54: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions ride up front, be sure to: while age may be one indicator of Do not let a child wear a seat belt when a child can safely ride in front, This could result in across the neck.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
Page 56: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which is removed by the owner), contact your Acura dealer for a replacement.
Page 57 Safety Labels SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS U.S. models On vehicles with side curtain airbags U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Mirrors ..........the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Driving Position Memory contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..System .......... your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........
Page 59: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) MOONROOF (P.93) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.106) GAUGES (P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.82) MIRROR GLOVE BOX CONTROLS (P.102) (P.96) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.92) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET RELEASE...
Page 60: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LAMP (P.273) INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) (P.63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM LOW OIL PRESSURE (P.61) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.60) (P.63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.63) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR...
Page 61: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many your front airbags or automatic seat Malfunction Indicator indicators to give you important Lamp belt tensioners. This indicator will information about your vehicle. See page also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Low Oil Pressure...
Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System U.S. Canada (ABS) Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on for a few Parking Brake and Brake System a few seconds when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition Indicator ignition switch to the ON (II) switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Brake Lamp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor Hazard Warning If a brake light does not work, the Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator indicator comes on BRAKE LAMP blinks when you signal a lane change when you push the brake pedal with or turn.
Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator Lights’’ Indicator This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on when the Canadian models only high beam headlights. See page This indicator comes on when you washer fluid level is low. Add washer turn the ignition switch to the ON for information on the headlight fluid when you see this indicator...
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature VTM-4 Indicator U.S. models only Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator monitors the This indicator normally comes on for temperature of the automatic a few seconds when you turn the exterior lights are on.
Page 66 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 67 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for This monitor normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the ignition to the ON (II) position.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Required Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and SELECT BUTTON Indicator 7,500 miles (12,000 km), this This indicator reminds you that it is indicator will come on for 2 seconds time to take your vehicle in for when you first turn the ignition scheduled maintenance.
Page 69 Gauges Odometer This shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE miles in U.S. models and kilometers GAUGE in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers...
Page 70 Gauges Trip Meter There are two trip meters: Trip A Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the and Trip B. Switch between these SELECT BUTTON displays by pressing the Select engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to button repeatedly.
Page 71: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL VTM-4 LOCK BRIGHTNESS (P.74) (P.206) (P.76) REAR WINDOW FOG LIGHTS DEFOGGER (P.77) (P.77) CRUISE CONTROL (P.146) VEHICLE STABILITY HAZARD WARNING ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON SWITCH (P.76) (P.214) HORN REMOTE AUDIO CRUISE CONTROL PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR CONTROLS (P.33)
Page 72: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Turn the rotary switch at the end of MIST: The wipers run at high speed the lever or push down or pull the until you release the lever. lever to select a position. Windshield Washer : Pull the wiper OFF: The wipers are not activated.
Page 73 Windshield Wipers and Washers When the system senses rainfall, it Automatic Intermittent Wipers turns on the windshield wipers and Touring Model varies their speed (intermittent, low speed, or high speed) depending on how hard it is raining. When the rotary switch is in the (low speed) or (high speed) position, the windshield wipers run...
Page 74 Windshield Wipers and Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Do not put the wiper switch in AUTO RAINFALL SENSOR when driving through a car wash; this will prevent the wipers f rom operating unexpectedly. Turn of f this system when not in use. The rear window wiper switch is The rainfall sensor is located in the located next to the windshield wiper...
Page 75 Turn Signal, Headlights Push down on the When the light switch is in either of Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal lever to signal a left turn and up to these positions, the Lights On signal a right turn. To signal a lane indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 76 Headlights AUTO The Automatic Lighting The lights will remain on when you feature turns on the headlights, all turn off the ignition switch. They will other exterior lights, and the turn off automatically when you open instrument panel lights when it the driver’s door.
Page 77 Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Canadian Models INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS With the headlight switch off, the CONTROL DIAL high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake.
Page 78 Rear Window Defogger, Fog Lights Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Fog Lights and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 79: 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 and down. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the...
Page 80 Keys You should have received a key These keys contain electronic MASTER VALET KEY number tag with your keys. You will circuits that are activated by the NUMBER KEYS (GRAY) need this key number if you ever immobilizer system. They will not (BLACK) have to get a lost key replaced.
Page 81: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.
Page 82: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch You can insert or Use this position LOCK (0) START (III) only to start the engine. The switch remove the key only in this position. To turn the key to the LOCK (0) returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.
Page 83: Door Locks
Door Locks driver’s door from the outside, turn Childproof Door Locks MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH the key and release it. If you turn and hold it, all doors and the tailgate unlock. Lockout Prevention With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled.
Page 84: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once PANIC Press and hold this LOCK button for about 1 second to attract to unlock the driver’s door. Push it BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about Some exterior lights will flash twice when you push the button.
Page 85 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter As required by the FCC: Battery This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 86 Remote Transmitter when the movement is complete. You can turn the driving position Recalling a Memorized Driving memory activation off and on. To Position If the seat and mirrors are already in turn it off, press and hold the LOCK On Touring Models and UNLOCK buttons at the same the proper positions, you will hear...
Page 87 Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position.
Page 88 Seats Passenger Manual Seat Driver’s Manual Lumbar Support Adjustments Without Touring Package See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under Without Touring Package the right side of the seat cushion’s Vary the lumbar support by moving...
Page 89 Seats The head restraints adjust for height. Head Restraints Detachable Seat Belt Anchors You need both hands to adjust the See page for important safety restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it information and a warning about how to SMALL LATCH PLATE while driving.
Page 90 Seats Adjusting the Second Seat Folding the Second Seat The left and right halves can be folded up separately. Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched If you are folding the left half of increases the chance of serious the seat, use the ignition key to injury or death in a crash.
Page 91 Seats Third Row Access Adjusting the Third Row Seat THIRD SEAT RELEASE LEVER HANDLE Store the head restraints in the To get into the third row seats, pull Pull on the handle on the back of the storage compartment. Make sure up the lever on the side of the seat-back, move the seat-back to the passenger’s side second row seat-...
Page 92 Seats, Seat Heaters To fold the third row seat, In HI, the heater turns off when the NOTE: Seat Heaters the second row must be folded down seat gets warm, and turns back on SEAT HEATERS or completely up right. after the seat temperature drops.
Page 93: Power Windows
Power Windows The windows will operate for up to To open/close the driver’s AUTO DRIVER’S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH 10 minutes after you turn off the window, push the window switch SWITCH ignition switch. Opening either front firmly down or up to the second door cancels this function.
Page 94 Power Windows, Moonroof AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is Moonroof window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the reverse direction, and then stop. To AUTO function will be disabled.
Page 95 Moonroof, Parking Brake To tilt the moonroof up, press the You can open and close the Parking Brake button in. To closed it, push the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after button forward. Make sure everyone’s you turn off the ignition switch. hands are away from the moonroof Opening either front door cancels before opening or closing it.
Page 96 Parking Brake, Mirrors Mirrors The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on SENSOR INDICATOR this feature, press the button on the Driving the vehicle with the parking bottom of the mirror. The AUTO brake applied can damage the rear indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 97 Mirrors When you finish, move the Adjusting the Power Mirrors selector switch to the center (off) HEATED MIRROR BUTTON ADJUSTMENT SWITCH position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings. Touring model only With the selector switch in the center (off) position, the passenger’s side mirror will pivot downward slightly when you shift the...
Page 98: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in Touring Model MEMO BUTTON Your vehicle has a memory feature Memory for the driver’s seat and outside Store a driving position only when mirror positions. the vehicle is parked. Seat, except for power lumbar, and Turn the ignition switch to the ON outside mirror positions, can be (II) position.
Page 99 Driving Position Memory System Doing any of the following after To stop the system’s automatic Selecting a Memorized Position pressing the MEMO button will To select a memorized position, do adjustment, do any of these actions: cancel the storing procedure. this: Press any button on the control Not pressing a memory button...
Page 100: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Door With any door or the tailgate left Light Control Switch When the switch is in the Activated open, the lights stay on about 3 position: DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION minutes, then go out. The individual map lights come on when any door or the tailgate is When the light control switch is in the opened, or when the remote...
Page 101 Interior Lights Individual Map Lights Individual Interior Lights Cargo Area Light Turn on the front row individual map The courtesy lights in all four doors lights by pushing the lens. Push the come on when you open any door. DOOR ACTIVATED lens again to turn it off.
Page 102: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items VANITY MIRROR CONSOLE COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE HOLDER REAR COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX CARGO HOOKS COIN BOX BEVERAGE HOLDER...
Page 103 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Console Compartment Glove Box Be careful when you are using the Open the glove box by squeezing the beverage holders. A spilled liquid handle. Close it with a firm push. that is very hot can scald you or your Lock or unlock the glove box with passengers.
Page 104 Interior Convenience Items Rear Compartment Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Storage compartments are located in EXTENSION the armrests for the third row seat. To open a compartment, pull the lever and lift the lid. Cargo Hooks The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back.
Page 105 Interior Convenience Items When both the front and console Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has three accessory sockets are being used, the power sockets. The front accessory combined power rating of both power socket is located under the accessories should be 120 watts or audio system.
Page 106: Comfort And Convenience Features
Features The climate control system in your Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... vehicle provides a comfortable Airflow Buttons ......driving environment in all weather Rear Climate Control ....conditions. Climate Control Sensors ....Playing the Radio ......The standard audio system has Radio Reception ......
Page 107 Vents, Heating, and A/C RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE DISPLAY REAR A/C CONTROL AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON DEFROSTER (Without Navigation System) (With Navigation System) BUTTON MODE FAN SPEED MODE FAN SPEED ICON ICONS ICONS BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 108: Airflow Buttons
Airflow Buttons Voice Control System Temperature Control Buttons Recirculation Button Only on models equipped with Push the button to increase the When the indicator in the button is temperature of air flow. Push the on, air from the vehicle’s interior is Navigation System The climate control system for your button to decrease it.
Page 109 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the defroster Mode Control Button/Icon Using the Heater vents at the base of the windshield. The heater uses engine coolant to Use the mode control button or icon warm the air. If the engine is cold, it to select the vents the air flows from.
Page 110 Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C you can This setting is suitable for all driving If the interior is very warm, conditions whenever the outside Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially on the engine. Watch the engine opening the windows, turning on the temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Page 111 Vents, Heating, and A/C In cold weather, the fan will not To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Using Automatic Climate Control The Automatic Climate Control come on automatically until the From the Windows system can adjust the fan speed and heater starts to develop warm air.
Page 112 Rear Climate Control, Climate Control Sensors Using the Rear A/C Unit Individual rear control Climate Control Sensors NOTE: settings are shut off when the TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL ignition is turned off and return to the automatic settings. They must be MODE BUTTONS reset when the ignition is turned on again.
Page 113: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS U.S. models (Premium Package) AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON (Touring Package Without Rear Entertainment System) (Touring Package With Rear Entertainment System) AM/FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB AM/FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB PWR/VOL...
Page 114 Playing the Radio Canadian models (Touring Package With Rear Entertainment System) (Touring Package Without Rear Entertainment System) PWR/VOL TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL TUNE KNOB KNOB BUTTON BUTTON KNOB BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON SEEK BAR SCAN SEEK BUTTON BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON...
Page 115 Playing the Radio Voice Control System To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples You can use any of five methods to Only on models equipped with all stations with strong signals on the find radio stations on the selected Navigation System selected band.
Page 116 Playing the Radio Preset Each preset button can Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ Adjusting the Sound store one frequency on AM and two flashes in the display, and the system BALANCE Adjust the Balance, frequencies on FM. goes into scan mode for several or side-to-side strength of the sound.
Page 117: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Stations must use these exact go off and the sound will fade Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel frequencies. It is fairly common for completely as you get out of range of brightness control knob to adjust the stations to round-off the frequency in the station’s signal.
Page 118 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 119: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio (U.s. Models)
Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) (Premium Package ) PWR/VOL TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS KNOB SCAN BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON DISP/MODE CATEGORY BUTTON BUTTONS (Touring Package With Rear Entertainment System) (Touring Package Without Rear Entertainment System) XM RADIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL PWR/VOL KNOB...
Page 120 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Your vehicle is capable of receiving MODE To switch between the On models with navigation system, XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the channel mode and the category push and hold the TUNE button for United States, except Hawaii and mode, press and hold the DISP/ 5 seconds to display XM information...
Page 121 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) The SCAN function gives Pick the preset button (icon) you SCAN Preset You can store up to 12 you a sampling of all channels while want for that channel. Press and preset channels using the six preset in the channel mode.
Page 122 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas. reception interruptions.
Page 123 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models) Depending on where you drive, you knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display. Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 124: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD U.S. models CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON (Premium Package) PWR/VOL KNOB SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON (Touring Package With Rear Entertainment System) (Touring Package Without Rear Entertainment System) CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB CD SLOT CD BUTTON...
Page 125 Playing a CD Canadian models (Touring Package With Rear Entertainment System) (Touring Package Without Rear Entertainment System) CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL RANDOM BUTTON SKIP PWR/VOL RANDOM BUTTON SKIP KNOB BUTTONS...
Page 126 Playing a CD To Play a CD REPEAT To continuously replay If you turn the system off while a CD Premium model only a track, press and release the RPT is playing, either with the PWR/VOL With the ignition in the button.
Page 127 CD Changer Repeat this until all six positions Touring Model Loading CDs in the Changer Press and hold the LOAD button are loaded. The system will then The audio system on your vehicle until you hear a beep, then release begin playing the last CD loaded.
Page 128 CD Changer If you press the LOAD button while If you press the Eject button while Removing CDs from the Changer a disc is playing, the system will stop To remove the disc that is currently listening to the radio, XM radio, or playing that disc and start the playing, press the eject button.
Page 129: 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 130: Cd Changer Error Messages
CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the display while operating the CD Error Messages Cause Solution changer, find the cause in the following charts. If you cannot clear Disc changer See your dealer. the error message, take the vehicle malfunction.
Page 131: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls The middle button adjusts the If you are playing a CD, the system CH BUTTON volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press skips to the beginning of the next the top or bottom of the button and track each time you push the CH hold it until the desired volume is button.
Page 132: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is If the code card is lost, an Acura disable itself if it is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, the audio dealer can access your code with from electrical power for any reason. system will disable itself.
Page 133: Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment System (U.S. models) (Canadian models) REAR SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER OFF ICON OFF ICON REAR PWR REAR CTRL REAR REAR PWR REAR CTRL REAR BUTTON SELECTOR CONTROL BUTTON SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB OFF ICON KNOB OFF ICON REPEAT PLAY SEEK/ REPEAT PLAY PAUSE...
Page 134 Rear Entertainment System To Turn On the System Rear Speakers If equipped With this system, the rear Press the REAR PWR button. To When you turn on the system, the passengers can enjoy a different turn on the rear controls (ceiling rear speakers are automatically entertainment source (AM/FM panel or remote), press the REAR...
Page 135 Rear Entertainment System To Select Rear Entertainment Operating the DVD Player from REAR CONTROL PANEL from the Front Control Panel the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment The DVD player in your rear system from the front panel, turn the entertainment system can play DVD REAR CTRL knob clockwise.
Page 136 Rear Entertainment System Press the PLAY button beginning of the previous track or PLAY DVD SLOT EJECT BUTTON if the DVD does not start playing chapter. automatically. EJECT Press the eject button to Press the PAUSE button remove the DVD from the drive. PAUSE to pause the DVD.
Page 137 Rear Entertainment System Using the Rear Control Panel Use these buttons to select the entertainment source (radio, XM radio, CD changer, or DVD player/ Auxiliary device). The selected SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS MENU BUTTON source will be shown in the display. Make sure the rear control operation SEEK/SKIP has not been disabled with the REAR...
Page 138 Rear Entertainment System To Play a CD from the Rear To Play a DVD from the Rear MENU/ENT To select the menu Control Panel Control Panel on the DVD, press the MENU If a CD is loaded in the main CD The video screen is for use by rear button.
Page 139 Rear Entertainment System Using the Remote Control You can use the remote control to SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS select the entertainment source (radio, CD changer, or DVD player/ Auxiliary device). The selected source will be shown in the display. REW/FWD BUTTONS SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS Make sure the rear control operation has not been disabled with the RR...
Page 140 Rear Entertainment System Press this button To change the In the MENU STOP Button DISP Button RETURN Button to stop playing a DVD. color, contrast, aspect ratio, and selection mode, pressing the brightness of the video screen, press RETURN button for less than 2 MENU and TITLE Buttons the DISP button.
Page 141 Rear Entertainment System Replacing the Remote Control As required by the FCC: This device Storing the Remote Control Batteries complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...
Page 142 Rear Entertainment System Playable DVDs DVD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the display while operating the DVD player, find the cause in the chart below. If you cannot clear the message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Error Message Cause Solution...
Page 143 Rear Entertainment System the sides of the frame. The antennas Wireless Headphones Replacing Batteries are in the front of the earpieces. If you wear the headphones backwards, the antennas will be aimed away from the system, affecting the sound quality and range. To use the headphones, pivot the earpieces outward.
Page 144 Rear Entertainment System Auxiliary Input Jacks COVER ARMREST LEVER BATTERY AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS Remove the battery. Install the new Auxiliary input jacks and wired The system will accept auxiliary battery in the earpiece as shown in headphone jacks for the rear inputs from standard video games the diagram next to the battery slot.
Page 145 Rear Entertainment System VOLUME DIALS HEADPHONE JACKS There are three wired headphone jacks for the third seat passengers. Each jack has its own volume control. These headphones are not supplied with the vehicle.
Page 146: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect The security system will not set if SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. the hood, tailgate, or any door is not The horn sounds and a combination fully closed. If the system will not set, of headlights and parking lights flash check the Door and Tailgate Open if someone attempts to break into...
Page 147: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH RES/ACCEL accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 148 Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with cruise control turned on, Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 149 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button of these ways: or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. Tap the brake pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to Push the CANCEL button on the above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then...
Page 150: Trip Computer
Trip Computer INSTANTANEOUS OUTSIDE FUEL MILEAGE TEMPERATURE CLOCK COMPASS CLOCK BUTTON TRIP BUTTON RESET BUTTON /CALIBRATE BUTTON /ZONE BUTTON DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS RESET, SET BUTTON CONTROL...
Page 151 Trip Computer All models of MDX have a trip The Range, or estimated distance Changing and Resetting the computer. To operate the trip you can travel on the fuel Display computer on models with the remaining in the tank estimated Press the TRIP button to show either navigation system, refer to the from the fuel economy you have...
Page 152 Trip Computer Setting the Clock To change the hours to a lower You can quickly set the time to the number, press and hold the nearest hour. Press the CLOCK MODE button. To change the button, then press the RESET button. hours to a higher number, press If the displayed time is before the and hold the A/C button.
Page 153 Trip Computer Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.
Page 154 Trip Computer If the zone is incorrect, press and Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation hold the MODE button to get the between magnetic north and true number to count down, or the A/C north. Zone selection is required so button to get the number to count the compass can compensate for this up.
Page 155 Trip Computer...
Page 156 Trip Computer, Rear View Camera and Monitor BRIGHTNESS control Rear View Camera and Monitor When in reverse, the touch screen, The Brightness control has seven Navigation models and Navi ‘‘hard’’ buttons are locked positions. In the middle five positions out. Touching the ZOOM button REAR VIEW CAMERA the display will dim when you turn allows you to adjust the brightness of...
Page 157: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver The HomeLink universal reverse if an obstacle is detected Training HomeLink transceiver built into your vehicle during closing, increasing the risk of Before you begin If you just can be programmed to operate up to injury. received your vehicle and have not three remotely controlled devices trained any of the buttons in around your home, such as garage...
Page 158 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Press and hold the remote Press and hold the remote transmitter button and one of the transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same HomeLink buttons at the same time. time. While continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and If the red indicator in HomeLink release the remote transmitter...
Page 159 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Push and hold the HomeLink Training With a Rolling Code TRAINING BUTTON button for a few seconds, then System For security purposes, newer garage watch the red indicator on door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ HomeLink. or variable code. Information from If the indicator stays on or the remote control and the garage flashes slowly, repeat steps 2...
Page 160 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Press and hold the button on Erasing Codes If a standard transmitter was HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. To erase the codes stored in all three programmed, the indicator will buttons, press and hold the two stay on for about 25 seconds.
Page 161 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Customer Assistance As required by the FCC: If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, FCC rules. Operation is subject to the or would like information on home following two conditions: (1) This device products that can be operated by may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 162 HandsFreeLink Your vehicle is equipped with the Bluetooth Wireless Technology Phonebook HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses Bluetooth is a registered trademark The HFL can store up to 50 names Bluetooth technology as a wireless of Blootooth SIG, Inc. and phone numbers in its phonebook. link between it and your Bluetooth Bluetooth is the wireless technology With a linked phone, you can then...
Page 163 HandsFreeLink Touring model with Navigation System Touring model without Navigation HFL Buttons System ROAM STATUS SIGNAL HFL TALK/BCK BUTTON STLENGTH HFL TALK BUTTON NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUTTON PHONE Refer to your navigation system HFL BACK BUTTON Manual. This information is displayed To operate the HFL, use the HFL Here is the function of each HFL whether or not the phone is being...
Page 164 HandsFreeLink Signal Strength Indicates the Using Voice Control To hear a list of available options Here are some guidelines for using network signal strength. at any time, press the top of the voice control: TALK/BACK button, wait for the ROAM Status (models without beep, and say, ‘‘Hands free link navigation system) Indicates...
Page 165 HandsFreeLink To go back one step in a command the Talk button, you will be at the Press and release the top of the process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press main menu. TALK/BACK button. After the the Back button. beep, say the four-digit passcode If nothing is said while the HFL is Setting Your Passcode you want to use.
Page 166 HandsFreeLink Setting Up the System been selected. Would you like an To lock or unlock the HFL, do this: The voice of the HFL can be set to Press and release the top of the audible notification of an incoming TALK/BACK button.
Page 167 HandsFreeLink With your phone on and the Pairing Your Phone Press and release the top of the Your Bluetooth compatible phone ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or TALK/BACK button. After the with HandsFree Profile must be ON (II) position, press and release beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’...
Page 168 HandsFreeLink Press and release the top of the beep, say the name of the phone Press and release the top of the TALK/BACK button. After the you want to rename. For example, TALK/BACK button. After the beep, say the name you want to say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’...
Page 169 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 top of the used, do this: phone to another paired phone, do this: TALK/BACK button.
Page 170 HandsFreeLink Making a Call Press and release the top of the To make a call using a name in the HFL You can make calls using any phone TALK/BACK button. After the phonebook, do this: number, or by using a name in the beep, say the number you want to With your phone on and the HFL phonebook.
Page 171 HandsFreeLink Press and release the top of the Press and release the Talk button. Sending Numbers or Names TALK/BACK button. After the After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The top During a Call The HFL allow you to send numbers beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones of the TALK/BACK response is or names during a call.
Page 172 HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Muting a Call During a call, you can transfer it If you receive a call when you are not During a call, you can mute or on the phone, the HFL interrupts the from the HFL to your phone, or from unmute your voice to the person you your phone to the HFL.
Page 173 HandsFreeLink Press and release the top of the Setting up the Phonebook to store. For example, say ‘‘Eric’’ The HFL phonebook can store up to TALK/BACK button. After the or say ‘‘account number.’’ The 50 names with their associated beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFL HFL response is ‘‘What is the numbers.
Page 174 HandsFreeLink Press and release the top of the To delete a name, do this: To call a name from the phonebook list, Press and release the top of the TALK/BACK button. After the do this: TALK/BACK button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL Press and release the top of the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’...
Page 175 HandsFreeLink Press and release the top of the Press and release the top of the Clearing the System TALK/BACK button. After the This operation clears the HFL of TALK/BACK button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL your passcode, your paired phones, beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’...
Page 176 OnStar The Directions and Connections OnStar Control Panel U.S. Touring model with Navigation System Plan provides these additional CALL ANSWER/ OnStar The OnStar system in your vehicle features: CALL END BUTTON BUTTON gives you access to a wide range of Route Support services and information with the Ride Assist...
Page 177 OnStar OnStar Services Button To cancel these retries, press the To record a message: white phone button. During your call, the Advisor or Press this button to contact an Virtual Advisor, press and release OnStar advisor. You will hear a A microphone is located on the the OnStar button.
Page 178 OnStar To hear a message again: Emergency Button Voice Activated Keypad Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL END button. The system responds Press this button to contact an Press the ‘‘phone ’’ button to send with ‘‘OnStar ready.’’ OnStar advisor only if you have an dial tones (example automated Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’...
Page 179 OnStar System Status Indicator Safe and Sound Plan Features Automatic Notification of Airbag The OnStar system uses the global If you are ever in an This indicator shows you the status Deployment positioning system (GPS) to locate accident that causes the airbags to of the system.
Page 180 OnStar Remote Door Locking/Unlocking Misplaced Vehicle Assistance Directions and Connections Plan By sending a signal to your If you are unable to locate your Features vehicle, the advisor can lock or vehicle in a large parking lot or The Directions and Connections unlock your vehicle’s doors.
Page 181 OnStar Luxury and Leisure Plan Personal Calling Placing a Telephone Call The OnStar Personal Calling plan is must use voice commands to give Features The Luxury and Leisure plan an extra-cost option that gives you the OnStar system your calling provides all the benefits of the other the ability to use your vehicle’s information.
Page 182 OnStar If you make a mistake speaking the You can also enter the number one If you make a mistake speaking a phone number, or the system digit at a time. To make a phone call: digit of the phone number, or the responds with the wrong number, system responds with the wrong say ‘‘Clear.’’...
Page 183 OnStar If the system has difficulty the digit before going to the next system the name tag. understanding a voice command, it digit. can respond with: OnStar will repeat that digit. Storing a Name Tag To store a Say the second digit of the number. telephone number and its name tag ‘‘Pardon’’...
Page 184 OnStar You can also store a telephone Placing a Telephone Call Deleting a Name tag To delete a name tag and telephone number number and its name tag one digit at place a telephone call using a name a time. To store them in the system: tag: from memory: Press the VOICE ACTIVATED...
Page 185 OnStar To redial OnStar will repeat that digit. Redialing a Number OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verify the last telephone number you Say the second digit of the code. or add.’’ called: OnStar will repeat that digit. Say ‘‘Verify.’’ Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL Say the third digit of the code.
Page 186 OnStar If you do not have Internet access, a OnStar Virtual Advisor Personal Identification Number default profile can be set up for you. You make up and provide your When you subscribe to Personal Calling, you can also enjoy the Personal Identification Number To use the Virtual Advisor from your (PIN) when you establish your...
Page 187 OnStar When you turn off your vehicle’s System Limitations As required by the FCC: This device OnStar uses the global positioning ignition, the OnStar system goes into complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. system (GPS) to locate your vehicle low-power mode.
Page 188: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Gasoline Type ....... gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the luggage or packages.
Page 189 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future may adversely affect performance, Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying and cause the Malfunction Indicator on premium unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive Lamp on your instrument panel to pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Page 190 Service Station Procedure Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive. You can be fuel fill door. burned or seriously injured Pull when handling fuel.
Page 191 Service Station Procedure Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, HOOD RELEASE HANDLE the Malfunction Indicator lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 192 Service Station Procedure Lift the hood up most of the way. Oil Check The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it To close the hood, lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands.
Page 193 Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and RESERVE TANK according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra schedule. See fuel.
Page 194: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory: some non-Acura accessories, can make your vehicle unsafe. Before Make sure the accessory does not Improper accessories or you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your obscure any lights, or interfere any accessories, be sure to read the with proper vehicle operation or...
Page 195 Accessories and Modifications Larger or smaller wheels and tires Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and aftermarket components could other systems. seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 196: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS Glove box REAR COMPARTMENT Front door and seat-back pockets Rear cargo area, including the second and third row seats when folded flat Console compartment Rear compartment Roof-rack (if equipped) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
Page 197 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 1,158 lbs (525 kg). This figure luggage load capacity. Overloading or improper includes the total weight of all loading can affect handling and occupants, cargo, and accessories, For example, the maximum load is stability and cause a crash in...
Page 198 Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Passenger sudden stop. If you use an accessory roof rack, Compartment the roof rack weight limit may be Store or secure all items that could If you fold down the second or lower. Refer to the information be thrown around and hurt third row seats, tie down items that came with your roof rack.
Page 200: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ....... automatic transmission. It also Automatic Transmission ....includes important information on Variable Torque Management parking your vehicle, the braking 4WD System...
Page 201 Driving Guidelines, Preparing to Drive Do not modify your vehicle in any Driving Guidelines Check that any items you may be Your vehicle has higher ground way that would raise the center of carrying are stored properly or clearance that allows you to travel gravity.
Page 202: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine does not start within pedal, turn the ignition key to the 15 seconds, or starts but stalls In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III)
Page 203: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission If the malfunction indicator lamp Shift Lever Position Indicators To shift from: Do this: come on along with the ‘‘D ’’ Press the brake pedal, indicator, there is a problem in the making sure to keep your automatic transmission control P to R foot off the accelerator system.
Page 204 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you cally locks the transmission. Use pedal, making sure to keep your foot need to restart a stalled engine, or if Park whenever you are turning off or off the accelerator pedal, then shift it is necessary to stop briefly with starting the engine.
Page 205 Automatic Transmission These positions This position locks With the lever in this Drive (D , D ) Second (2) First (1) are similar to D , except when you the transmission in second gear. It position, the transmission locks in select the D position, only the first does not downshift to first gear First gear.
Page 206 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the brake pedal does not shift the transmission out of Park. This procedure is also used to release the Reverse Lockout. Set the parking brake. Make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) position.
Page 207 VTM-4 System To Engage the VTM-4 Lock To Disengage the VTM-4 Lock, The vehicle must be stopped with any of the following: the engine running. Press the VTM-4 LOCK button. Move the shift lever to first (1), Move the shift lever to D , D or second (2), or reverse (R) gear.
Page 208 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under- pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When this indicator is on, one or overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 209 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Each wheel is equipped with a tire Tire Pressure Monitor As required by the FCC: pressure sensor mounted inside the This device complies with Part 15 of the The appropriate tire indicator and tire behind the valve stem. You must FCC rules.
Page 210 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof and the the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or windows are closed.
Page 211: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power through deep water. Apply the If the brake pads need replacing, you assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel will hear a distinctive, metallic on the brake pedal.
Page 212: 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 brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain may hear some noise. This is normal: If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the it is the ABS rapidly pumping the...
Page 213 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking break is fully uneven surfaces, such as gravel or distance it takes to stop the released, the front-to-rear braking...
Page 214: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Activation Indicator VSA System Indicator system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the If the VSA system indicator comes VSA activation indicator blink.
Page 215 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System If the indicator does not come on VSA is turned on every time you VSA Off Switch when the ignition switch is turned to start the engine, even if you turned it the ON (II) position, there may be a off the last time you drove the vehicle.
Page 216: Towing Weight Limits
Towing Weight Limits Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limit primarily 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 217: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Connect the fully loaded trailer to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Estimating Loads The maximum the hitch. (GVWR) The best way to confirm that all allowable weight of the vehicle, all loads are within limits is to check occupants, all accessories, all cargo Measure again from the ground to them at a public scale.
Page 218 Towing Weight Limits Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: BOAT TRAILERS Number of Equipped with transmission cooler and power steering fluid cooler. Occupants Max. Trailer Weight Max. Tongue Load 4500 lbs (2045 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg) 4500 lbs (2045 kg) 410 lbs (185 kg) 4500 lbs (2045 kg) 310 lbs (140 kg)
Page 219 Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should be fully loaded, and all occupants should stay in the vehicle while the attendant watches the scale. Check the gross vehicle weight. Remember, maximum gross combined weight should be Limit: 5,798 lbs (2,630 kg)
Page 220 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitch Accessories We strongly recommend that you Towing generally requires a variety have your dealer install an Acura of supplemental equipment. To hitch and use the required fluid ensure the best quality, we coolers. Using non-Acura equipment recommend that you purchase Acura may result in serious damage to your equipment whenever possible.
Page 221 Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Safety Chains Spare Tires Acura requires that any trailer with a Always use safety chains when you When towing a trailer, we total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455 tow a trailer. Make sure the chains recommend that you carry a full-size kg) or more have its own brakes.
Page 222 Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights We recommend that you have your Pre-Tow Checklist dealer install a Acura wiring harness When preparing to tow, and before and converter. This harness has driving away, be sure to check the BATTERY LEFT TURN GROUND SIGNAL POWER...
Page 223 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle tires and spare are in trailer may sway or affect vehicle Driving Safely With a Trailer good condition and properly The added weight, length, and handling. inflated. height of a trailer will affect your vehicle’s handling and performance, To prevent the transmission from The trailer tires and spare are in so driving with a trailer requires...
Page 224 Towing a Trailer Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Retrieving a Boat When climbing hills, closely watch Crosswinds and air turbulence If the vehicle’s tires slip when your temperature gauge. If it nears caused by passing trucks can disrupt retrieving a boat from the water, the red (hot) mark, turn the air your steering and cause trailer to...
Page 225 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has been designed Important Safety Precautions primarily for use on pavement. But To avoid loss of control or rollover, its higher ground clearance and four- be sure to follow all precautions and Improperly operating this wheel drive VTM-4 system allow you recommendations.
Page 226 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Check Out Your Vehicle Accelerating and Braking vehicle to tip or roll over. Before you leave the pavement, be For better traction on all surfaces, sure to do all scheduled maintenance accelerate slowly and gradually build Driving on Slopes and service, and inspect your vehicle up speed.
Page 227 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines The banks are sloped so you can If the water is deeper than the wheel needs good traction to avoid drive out. hubs, some additional service may becoming stuck, too. The water is not flowing too fast. be required.
Page 228: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ....maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations ......Adding Engine Oil ......This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter ..
Page 229: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and before touching any parts. protective clothing when working section should be performed by a with the battery or compressed air. certified technician or other qualified Injury from moving parts. not run the engine unless mechanic.
Page 230: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Used primarily as a delivery rack, or driving in mountainous you will use your vehicle as normal vehicle or taxi that is driven conditions. transportation for passengers and mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/ their possessions. You should also or parked with the engine idling.
Page 231 Maintenance Schedule Engine oil level Check every Servicing Your Vehicle U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, Your authorized Acura dealer knows time you fill the fuel tank. See replacement, or repair of your vehicle best and can provide page emissions control devices and competent, efficient service.
Page 232 Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 254)
Page 233 Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 254)
Page 234 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 235 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date 71,250 mi mi/km 101,250 mi mi/km...
Page 236 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km Date 127,500 mi mi/km 204,000 km Date 131,250 mi mi/km 210,000 km Date 135,000 mi mi/km 216,000 km Date 138,750 mi mi/km 222,000 km Date 142,500 mi mi/km...
Page 237: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Orange loop) (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP...
Page 238: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil The oil viscosity or weight is Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your provided on the container’s label. engine’s performance and longevity. 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 round protection of your vehicle to detergent oil displaying the API improve cold weather starting and...
Page 239 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in given for a conventional motor oil, it the maintenance schedule.
Page 240: Changing The Oil And Filter
Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: Improper disposal of engine oil can be 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment. If you change your own oil, please dispose of Refill the engine with the recom- the used oil properly.
Page 241: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Always use Acura Precision Crafted If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type empty, you should also check the 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 coolant level in the radiator. percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 242 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 coolant if it is low. windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Pour the coolant slowly and The washer level indicator will come carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 243: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid If the level is below the lower DIPSTICK mark, remove the fill plug and add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately;...
Page 244 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid To thoroughly flush the transmission, Brake Fluid Check the fluid level in the brake the technician should drain and refill it with Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic fluid reservoir monthly. Replace it according to the maintenance Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle for a short distance.
Page 245 Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Always use Acura Precision Crafted Power Steering Fluid Timing Belt Power Steering Fluid. You may use The timing belt should be replaced UPPER LEVEL another power steering fluid as an at the intervals shown in the maintenance schedule.
Page 246 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs, two on each side. When regularly carry heavy items in the replacing a bulb, handle it by its base cargo area or pull a trailer, and protect the glass from contact readjustment may be required.
Page 247 Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clock- wise to lock it in place. Remove the socket from the Install the new bulb into the Push the electrical connector onto headlight assembly by turning it socket.
Page 248 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Install the new bulb into the socket. Push the socket into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Install the rear light assembly in the body.
Page 249 Lights, Dust and Pollen Filter Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a High-mount Brake Dust and Pollen Filter socket. Push the new bulb straight This filter removes the dust and Light Bulb into the socket until it bottoms. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the heating and Test the lights to make sure the...
Page 250 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats If you use an aftermarket floor mat, make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat LOOP anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 251: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every 6 months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, and areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 252 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Front only: Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm against the window. Windshield: Lower the passenger’s REINFORCEMENT side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 253 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated for Normal Driving size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of P235/65R17 103T 32 psi (220 kPa , tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 254 Tires Check the pressure in the tires when Tubeless tires have some ability to Tire Inspection Every time you check inflation, you they are cold. This means the vehicle self-seal if they are punctured. You has been parked for at least three should look closely for punctures if a should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 255 Tires Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to Front Front decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment. Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving.
Page 256 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is not possible Replace your tires with radial tires of the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 257 Tires Winter Driving Tire Chains Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All Because your vehicle has limited tire Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ Traction devices that are the wrong weather tread design suitable for cable-type traction devices, with size or improperly installed can most winter driving conditions.
Page 258: 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 259: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 260: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 261: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on a INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use the compact spare tire soon as you can.
Page 262: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Page 263 Changing a Flat Tire COVER COVER Open the tailgate. Take the tools out of the storage The spare tire is stored compartment. underneath the rear cargo area. The tools and jack are behind a Remove the plastic cover on the cover in the cargo area on the Turn the jack’s end bracket cargo area lining to access the...
Page 264 Changing a Flat Tire BRACKET WHEEL NUT WRENCH Keep turning the wheel nut Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn wrench to create slack in the cable. with the wheel nut wrench. The wheel nut wrench supplied with Remove the bracket from the your vehicle is specially adapted to f it spare tire.
Page 265 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB JACKING POINT Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting change.
Page 266 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the Place the flat tire face up under wheel nuts back on finger-tight, the hoist. then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench Insert the hoist bracket into the until the wheel is firmly against center hole of the flat tire.
Page 267 Changing a Flat Tire Loose items can fly around the Always raise the spare tire hoist, even interior in a crash and could if you are not stowing a tire. If the seriously injure the occupants. hoist is lef t down, it will be damaged during driving and need to be replaced.
Page 268: If Your Engine Won't Start
If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or start falls into two areas, depending The transmission must be in Park go out when you try to start the on what you hear when you turn the or neutral or the starter will not engine, either the battery is dis-...
Page 269: If The Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting Are you using the proper starting To jump start your vehicle: Jump Starting procedure? Refer to Although this seems like a simple Open the hood, and check the Starting the on page procedure, you should take several physical condition of the battery.
Page 270: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 271: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle’s Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in Put the transmission in Park, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an set the parking brake.
Page 272 If the Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control dial to maximum (climate control to Removing the radiator cap Look for any obvious coolant leaks, while the engine is hot can FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C).
Page 273 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning indicators.
Page 274: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle battery has been disconnected or gone dead, these If this indicator comes on even though it may turn off as you while driving, it means one continue driving, have the vehicle codes are erased.
Page 275: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not Brake System Indicator The brake system indicator feel normal, you should take U.S. normally comes on when immediate action. A problem in one you turn the ignition switch part of the system’s dual circuit to the ON (II) position, and design will still give you braking at as a reminder to check the...
Page 276: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must With all four wheels on the ground, call a professional towing service or be towed with all four wheels on the it is best to tow the vehicle no farther organization.
Page 277 Fuses DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) INTERIOR The vehicle’s fuses are contained in To open the passenger’s side fuse five fuse boxes. box, pull the right edge of the cover. UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) The interior fuse boxes are located The primary under-hood fuse box is under the dashboard on the driver’s on the passenger’s side.
Page 278 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses 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 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 279 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you BLOWN do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 280: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Spare Fuse 40 A Power Seat Heater Motor 30 A Spare Fuse 40 A 20 A Right Headlight 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A Spare Fuse 15 A ACG S...
Page 281 Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side 15 A Fuel Pump 30 A Moonroof 10 A 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Front 7.5 A Heater Control, A/C Clutch 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding Relay, Cooling Fan Relay 20 A...
Page 282: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 283: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Acura dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 284 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 285: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 188.7 in (4,793 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 77.0 in (1,955 mm) 20.4 US gal (77.0 ) Height Standard 68.7 in (1,744 mm) Engine Change 1.88 US gal (7.1 ) Premium 71.3 in (1,811 mm) coolant Total 2.38 US gal (9.0 ) Wheelbase...
Page 286 Specifications Lights Fuses Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 12 V 55 W (H11) attached to the dashboard. Front side marker lights 12 V 3 CP Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front turn signal lights/ 12 V...
Page 287 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 288 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C 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 289: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. Date of manufacture. 2202 have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure below. associated with the maximum Max Press The maximum air load the tire can carry).
Page 290: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act crankcase ventilation valve routes vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act them from the crankcase back to the products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile intake manifold.
Page 291 Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls Ignition Timing Control System Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work ignition timing control, exhaust gas of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
Page 292: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx.
Page 293: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 294 State Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Stop the vehicle, turn off the major highway where you can ignition switch, and leave it off for maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 30 minutes. (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes.
Page 296: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada)
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 297: Customer Service Information
Name of the dealer who sold the 715 Milner Avenue Customer Service Office. vehicle to you Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Acura Client Services Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Mail Stop 500-2N-7E Toronto (416) 287-4776 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Page 298: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 299 Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Administration (NHTSA), in addition remedy campaign. However, NHTSA Seventh Street, SW., Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor cannot become involved in individual DC 20590. Co., Inc. problems between you, your dealer,...
Page 300: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Acura dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways: ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Detach and mail the order form on the right half of this page Call Helm Inc.
Page 301: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 302: Index
Index Shifting ........Braking System ......Shift Lever Position Indicator . Break-in, New Vehicle ....Accessories and Modifications . Shift Lever Positions ....Brightness Control, Instruments . ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Shift Lock Release ....Brights, Headlights ......Position) ........Automatic Wipers ......
Page 303 Index LATCH ......... Risks with Airbags ...... Cancel Button ........ Small Children ......DANGER, Explanation of ....Capacities Chart ......Tether .......... Dashboard ........4, Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Where Should a Child Sit? ..Daytime Running Lights ....Carrying Cargo ......
Page 304 Index Driving Position Memory Malfunction Indicator Floor Mats ........System .......... Lamp ........ . 60, Fluids DVD Error Messages ....Oil Pressure Indicator ..60, Automatic Transmission ..DVD Player ........Oil, What Kind to Use ....Brake .......... Overheating .......
Page 305 Index Gas Mileage, Improving ....Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Identification Number, Vehicle . Gasoline ......... HandsFreeLink ......Ignition Fuel Reserve Indicator ....HFL Buttons ......Keys ..........Gauge ........... Hazard Warning Flashers ....Switch ........... Octane Requirement ....Headlights ........Timing Control System ....
Page 306 Index Side Airbag Off ......Fuel Fill Door ......Seat Belt ........Glove Box ................. Jacking up the Vehicle ....Lockout Prevention ....Tire Pressure Monitor ....Jack, Tire ........Power Door ......... TPMS System ......Jump Starting ........ Low Coolant Level ......
Page 307 Index Modifying Your Vehicle ....Outside Mirrors ......Using Child Seats with Moonroof ......... Overheating, Engine ....Tethers ........Owner’s Maintenance Checks ..Using LATCH ......Oxygenated Fuels ......Neutral Gear Position ....Radiator Overheating ....New Vehicle Break-in ....Radio/CD Sound System ..
Page 308 Index Replacement Information Satellite Radio, XM ....... Shifting the Automatic Engine Oil and Filter ....Seat Belts ........10, Transmission ......Fuses .......... Additional Information ....Shift Lever Position Indicator ..Light Bulbs ........ Automatic Seat Belt Shift Lock Release ......
Page 309 Index How Your Side Airbags Work . Technical Descriptions Maintenance ......How Your Side Curtain Airbags DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Replacing ........Work ......... Emissions Control Systems ..Rotating ........SRS Indicator ......32, Three Way Catalytic Snow ...........
Page 310 Index Unexpected, Taking Care WARNING, Explanation of ..... XM Satellite Radio ......of the .......... Warning Labels, Location of ..Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Warranty Coverages ....: U.S. and Canada only Unleaded Gasoline ......Washer, Windshield Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..
Page 311: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Premium unleaded gasoline, Acura Precision Crafted ATF-Z1 Front/Rear: pump octane number of 91 or (Automatic Transmission Fluid) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) higher. preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF Compact Spare Tire: as a temporary replacement (see 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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