Page 2 DELIVERY DATE The information and specifications included (Date sold to original retail purchaser) in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2014 Acura TL was a wise investment. It As you read this manual, you will will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Introduction Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
Page 5 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems.
Page 6: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle. responsibility.
Page 7 Contents (main controls) Your Vehicle at a Glance ....................(seat belts, SRS, and child protection) Driver and Passenger Safety ............Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ..61 Features climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items ....
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Technical Information Features A convenient reference to the How to operate the climate control ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. system, the audio system, and other and technical information. convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Client Relations A quick reference to the main Before Driving...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING GAUGES (P. 76) (P. 210) (P. 404) BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78) (P. 145) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION PASSENGER’S FRONT SYSTEM (BSI) ALERT AIRBAG (P. 522) INDICATOR (P.
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 143) PADDLE SHIFTERS PASSENGER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ (P. 499) AIRBAG OFF HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145/169) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR BRIGHTNESS (P.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ......20 Back Seat ........38 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 20 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety (see pages to the road, other vehicles and recommendations throughout this pedestrians could lead to a crash. section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Remember, situations can change The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they quickly, and only you can decide are the ones we consider to be the...
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) (3) features that work together to protect you and your passengers (10) during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush (10)
Page 14: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens You will also hear a beep when you Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the turn the ignition switch to the ON instructions on how to properly (II) position, and each time you open vehicle, be sure the doors are closed protect the driver, adult passengers and locked.
Page 18 Protecting Adults and Teens If any door or the trunk is not closed tightly, the multi-information display reminds you to close the open door(s) or the trunk before you start driving. When the trunk is not tightly closed, When one or more doors or the the ‘‘TRUNK OPEN’’...
Page 19: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the The National Highway Traffic Safety Adjust the Front Seats chance of someone being thrown out Administration and Transport of the vehicle during a crash, and it Canada recommend that drivers helps prevent passengers from allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) accidentally opening a door and between the center of the steering...
Page 20: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a front Reclining the seat-back too far airbag can result in serious can result in serious injury or injury or death if the front death in a crash. airbags inflate. Adjust the seat-back to an Always sit as far back from the upright position, and sit well...
Page 21: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be of sliding under the belt in a crash seriously injured in a crash.
Page 22: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Properly adjusted head restraints Fasten and Position the Seat will help protect occupants from Belts whiplash and other crash injuries. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the See page for how to adjust the belt is securely latched.
Page 23 Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the belt again Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE BUTTON to remove any slack, then check that lap/shoulder belt under your arm or the belt rests across the center of This could cause behind your back.
Page 24: 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 position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and head restraints, and by striking interior parts of the put on their seat belts, it is very...
Page 25: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit operation of the airbags or be Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far propelled inside the vehicle and Two people should never use the back as possible while allowing full If they do, they hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Page 26: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belt system If either the driver or a front Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ includes an indicator on the passenger does not fasten their seat shoulder belts in all seating positions. instrument panel and a beeper to belt while driving, the beeper will The front seat belts are also...
Page 27: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the All seat belts have an emergency Lap/Shoulder Belt beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in seat passenger and no items on the...
Page 28: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To deactivate the lockable retractor, Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can be activated unlatch the buckle and let the seat during a collision in which the front belt fully retract. To refasten the airbags .
Page 29: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the you should have your dealer inspect condition of your seat belts regularly. the belt, and replace it if necessary. Not checking or maintaining A belt that has been worn during a seat belts can result in serious...
Page 30: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (7) (12) (11) (15) (14) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (10) (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt A driver’s seat position sensor that tensioners (see page monitors the distance of the seat Two SRS (supplemental restraint from the front airbag. If the seat is system) front airbags.
Page 32: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work that continually monitors and panel that alerts you to a possible records information about the problem with your airbag system sensors, the control unit, the components (see page airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front...
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt The total time for inflation and restrains your lower body and torso, deflation is less than a second, so and the front airbag helps protect fast that most occupants are not your head and chest.
Page 34 Additional Information About Your Airbags Failure to follow these instructions Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced could damage the sensors or prevent Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual- airbags. The main purpose of this them from working properly.
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off. When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page If the weight sensors detect there is...
Page 36: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger’s Back seat passengers should not How Your Side Airbags Work advanced front airbag system will wedge objects or intentionally work properly, force their feet under the front do not do anything passenger seat.
Page 37 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 38: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Work side, the passenger’s side curtain Works airbag will inflate even if there are no The SRS indicator alerts you to a SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 39: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at any If you see any of these indications, U.S. Canada How the Side other time, or does not come on at all, the airbag system components may Airbag Off you should have the system checked not work properly when you need Indicator Works...
Page 40: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags Models equipped with the How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the keyless access system have an Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to engine start/stop button instead come on. of an ignition switch.
Page 41: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as there, something may be interfering...
Page 42: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not remove or modify a front Do not attempt to deactivate your seat without consulting your Together, airbags and This could make the airbags. dealer. seat belts provide the best driver’s seat position sensor or the protection.
Page 43: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, traffic seriously injured or killed in a collisions are the number one cause crash.
Page 44: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash 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 45 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISOR children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 46: 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 a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.
Page 47 Protecting Children General Guidelines themselves or others. Make sure any unused seat belt On models with keyless access system that a child can reach is buckled, Your vehicle has the engine the lockable retractor is activated, Lock all doors and the trunk when Children start/stop button instead of an and the belt is fully retracted and...
Page 48: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 49: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we and weight are appropriate for a Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install rear-facing seat. the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat Of the different seats available, we as far forward as needed, and leave it recommend those that have a five- unoccupied.
Page 50 Protecting Infants and Small Children Even with advanced front airbags Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a that automatically turn the forward-facing child seat in a back passenger’s front airbag off (see Placing a forward-facing child seat, not the front. page ), a back seat is the safest seat in the front seat can result...
Page 51: Selecting A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH- In seating positions and vehicles not Important considerations when compatible (Lower Anchors and equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- selecting a child seat Tethers for CHildren). Some have a compatible child seat can be installed Make sure the child seat meets the rigid-type connector, while others using the seat belt and a top tether...
Page 52: 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 53: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with COVERS BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with STRAPS LATCH.
Page 54 Installing a Child Seat HEAD RESTRAINT BUTTON Outer seating position Rigid type Flexible type Push the button located next to Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats each rear head restraint to pivot seat, then attach the seat to the have a flexible-type connector as the head restraint down.
Page 55: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ TETHER STRAP HOOK Shoulder Belt COVER When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor...
Page 56 Installing a Child Seat To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to then let the belt feed back into the...
Page 57: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor and remove a child seat, unlatch the Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let COVER TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS the belt fully retract.
Page 58 Installing a Child Seat Lift the anchor cover, then attach Using the Center Anchor the tether strap hook to the COVER anchor, making sure the strap is TETHER STRAP HOOK not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions. ANCHOR After properly securing the child seat (see page...
Page 59: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front shoulder belt.
Page 60: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Some states, Canadian provinces and Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s 60 lbs).
Page 61: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster Of course, children vary widely. And When Can a Larger Child Sit in seat until the tops of their ears are Front while age may be one indicator of even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, booster’s seat-back.
Page 62: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 63: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, airflow can carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 64: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD RADIATOR CAP shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 65 Safety Labels SUN VISOR U.S. models DOORJAMB U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 67 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Instrument Panel ......63 Remote Transmitter ..... . 157 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel Indicators ... 64 Seats ..........161 contribute to the daily operation of Gauges ..........
Page 68: Control Locations
Control Locations HOMELINK MOONROOF INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS(P. 63) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM BUTTONS SWITCH GAUGES (P. 76) (BSI) ALERT INDICATOR (P. 404) (P. 210) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78) (P. 522) HAZARD WARNING MIRROR CONTROLS BUTTON (P. 168) (P. 145) DRIVING POSITION BSI ALERT INDICATOR MEMORY SYSTEM (P.
Page 69: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 72) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 596) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 72) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 66) (P. 64, 595) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.
Page 70: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Malfunction Indicator indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Lamp information about your vehicle. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON EMISSION SYSTEM’’...
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Immobilizer System Parking Brake and U.S. Canada Indicator Indicator Brake System If this indicator comes on when the This indicator comes on briefly when Indicator engine is running, the battery is not you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator has two functions: being charged, and you will also see ON (II) position.
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators If it stays on after you have fully Anti-lock Brake System Models equipped with the released the parking brake while (ABS) Indicator keyless access system have an the engine is running, or if it This indicator normally comes on for engine start/stop button instead comes on while driving, it can a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 73 Instrument Panel Indicators Models equipped with the Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada System Indicator Side Airbag Off keyless access system have an This indicator comes on briefly when engine start/stop button instead Indicator you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator comes on briefly when of an ignition switch.
Page 74 Instrument Panel Indicators information, see page Vehicle Stability Assist VSA OFF Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for If the VSA indicator illuminates, This indicator comes on as a a few seconds when you turn the hill start assist will not be working. reminder that you have turned off ignition switch to the ON (II) the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
Page 75 Instrument Panel Indicators You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE If this indicator begins to flash, Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- there is a problem with the tire This indicator normally comes on for information display (see page pressure monitoring system a few seconds when you turn the (TPMS).
Page 76 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Electric Power Steering If this happens, stop the vehicle in a Hazard Warning (EPS) Indicator safe place and turn off the engine. This indicator normally comes on Reset the system by restarting the Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator when you turn the ignition switch to engine.
Page 77 Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator Door/Trunk Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on red if any exterior lights are on. It comes on high beam headlights. For more door or the trunk lid is not closed when the light switch is in either the information, see page...
Page 78 Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Main Indicator System Message Security System Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when there turn on the cruise control system by is a system message on the multi- pressing the CRUISE button on the information display.
Page 79 Instrument Panel Indicators When the indicator comes on, there Low Fuel Indicator Super Handling-All are about 2.5 U.S. gal (9.6 ) on Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) SH-AWD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal Indicator (10.5 ) on 2WD models of fuel On SH-AWD models remaining in the tank.
Page 80 Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, Keyless Access System If this indicator comes on along the differential temperature is too Indicator with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS high. STARTING SYSTEM’’ message On models with keyless access system You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF This indicator normally comes on for on the multi-information display, TEMP.
Page 81 Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator comes on at any Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator other time, there is a problem with BSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK On models with blind spot information system (BSI) BLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ message on This indicator normally comes on for the multi-information display.
Page 82: Gauges
Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY bottom after you turn off the ignition/power mode. TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE FUEL GAUGE GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
Page 83: Temperature Gauge
Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone.
Page 84: Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the You can select the displayed you use, and the driver’s seat and the instrument panel displays various language and also customize some outside mirrors move to the position information and messages when the vehicle control settings to your liking stored in that remote transmitter/ ignition switch is in the ON (II)
Page 85 Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system SEL/RESET BUTTON These messages go off after several seconds. Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages INFO BUTTONS ( / ) A/T model is shown.
Page 86 Multi-Information Display Models equipped with the In the multi-information display, the In the normal display mode, the keyless access system have an system message is also displayed upper segment displays trip engine start/stop button instead (see page ) and you can computer information, such as fuel of an ignition switch.
Page 87 Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 84) Customized Settings Tire Pressure for SH-AWD Torque (See page 88) (See page 94) Each Tire Distribution Monitor (See page 87) (See page 87) : Press the INFO button ( / ). On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is activated.
Page 88 Multi-Information Display Odometer U.S. Canada ODOMETER The odometer shows the total : Press the SEL/RESET button. distance your vehicle has been U.S. model is shown. driven. It measures miles in U.S. With the ignition switch in the ON Models equipped with the models and kilometers in Canadian (II) position, the lower part of the keyless access system have an...
Page 89 Multi-Information Display To reset a trip meter, display it, and In the customizing mode, you can set Trip Meter then press and hold the SEL/RESET Trip A and average fuel economy A button until the number resets to to reset when you refuel your vehicle U.S.
Page 90 Multi-Information Display Trip Computer INSTANT FUEL MPG (U.S. AVERAGE FUEL Along with the trip meter, the trip models)/INSTANT FUEL L/100 km ECONOMY A computer calculates these values: (Canadian models) This shows your instant fuel economy. Average Fuel Economy Instant Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed...
Page 91 Multi-Information Display RANGE ELAPSED TIME AVG. SPEED This shows the estimated distance This shows the accumulated This shows the average speed you you can travel on the fuel remaining traveling time since you last reset it. are traveling in miles per hour (mph) in the fuel tank.
Page 92 Multi-Information Display The temperature sensor is in the Outside Temperature Engine Oil Life front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. Canada reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
Page 93 Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor U.S. Canada SH-AWD models only Example: Technology Package is Example: Technology Package is shown. shown. You can see the pressure of each tire U.S. model is shown. in this monitor. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to the correct This monitor shows how much pressure.
Page 94 Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone Bluetooth and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website.
Page 95 Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the To switch the message(s) before 5 System Messages appropriate indicator(s) on the seconds have elapsed, press the instrument panel, including the INFO ( / ) button on the steering SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR system message indicator, to come wheel.
Page 96 Multi-Information Display U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page U.S. U.S. See page See page See page Canada Canada See page SH-AWD model only...
Page 97 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page U.S. model shown U.S. See page See pages 75 and 526 See page Canada See page See pages 75 and 526 On models without See page See page keyless access system See page 488 On models with See page See page...
Page 98 Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system See page See page See page On models without See page keyless access system See page See page See page See page See page See page See page Canadian models only...
Page 99 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page See page A/T model only See page See page A/T model only See page A/T model only See page See page M/T model only...
Page 100 Multi-Information Display Customized Settings Models equipped with the If you try to enter the customizing You can customize some vehicle keyless access system have an mode while the vehicle is moving, control settings. To change the engine start/stop button instead you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND settings, the ignition switch must be of an ignition switch.
Page 101 Multi-Information Display On models without keyless access DRIVER’S ID system If you use the key to unlock the driver’s door, the system cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ Press the SEL/RESET button. U.S. model is shown. To enter the customizing mode, Refer to the table on the following press either INFO button ( / ) pages about the settings you want to...
Page 102 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH METER SETUP LANGUAGE SELECTION (P.101) FRENCH SPANISH ADJUST OUTSIDE Changes the outside temperature reading above or 5°F 0°F 5°F TEMP. DISPLAY below its current reading. (U.S.) 3°C 0°C...
Page 103 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page KEYLESS ACCESS DRIVER DOOR DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when you use the SETUP remote or grab the driver’s door handle. ALL DOORS (P.115) KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT Causes some exterior lights to blink when you FLASH unlock/lock the doors by grabbing or touching the sensor/pushing the button on the driver’s door...
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page DOOR SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes when the doors automatically lock. (P.125) WITH VEH SPD SHIFT FROM P (A/T only) AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. DRIVER DOOR With SHIFT to P (A/T only) ALL DOORS With SHIFT to P (A/T only)
Page 105 Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / Customize Settings You can customize some of the ) button, the screen changes as vehicle control settings to your shown on the next page. Press the preference. Here are the settings INFO ( / ) button until you see you can customize: the setup you want to customize,...
Page 106 Multi-Information Display : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : On models with keyless access system only DEFAULT ALL See page 134. METER SETUP POSITION KEYLESS LIGHTING DOOR SETUP See page 101. SETUP ACCESS SETUP SETUP See page 125.
Page 107 Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / Meter Setup Here are the selectable custom ) button, the screen changes as settings for the meter setup: shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see LANGUAGE SELECTION the setting you want to customize, ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
Page 108 Multi-Information Display : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). See page 103. See page 104. See page 105. See page 106. See page 108. See page 109. On models with keyless access system only See page 110.
Page 109 Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully you can make: English, French, and the selections. completed, the display changes as Spanish. To choose the language you shown above, and then goes back to want, follow these instructions: Select the desired language by the customizable item screen.
Page 110 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the The displayed number is the current When your selection is successfully temperature reading is a few adjustment above or below the completed, the display changes as degrees above or below the actual outside temperature.
Page 111 Multi-Information Display Trip A Reset With Refuel To cause Trip A and average fuel for Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully trip A to reset every time you refuel the selections. completed, the display changes as your vehicle, follow these shown above, and then goes back to instructions:...
Page 112 Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make: IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset.
Page 113 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.
Page 114 Multi-Information Display Adjust Alarm Volume Select the warning alarm volume Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully from three levels. the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to You can choose this item to Select the desired level by pressing the customizable item screen.
Page 115 Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim. There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.
Page 116 Multi-Information Display Keyless Start Guidance Screens On models with keyless access system When this item is set to ON, you will see some guidance messages on the multi-information display. You can change this setting between on and off. For more information on start guidance messages, see page When your selection is successfully You can choose this item to...
Page 117 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customizable item screen. INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 118 Multi-Information Display Position Setup You can customize the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting in position setup. See page 113. While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Page 119 Multi-Information Display Memory Position Link When Memory Position Link is set to ON, the driver’s seat and the outside mirrors move to the positions stored in memory. To cause the memory to activate, open the driver’s door with the remote transmitter.
Page 120 Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and repeat the procedure again.
Page 121 Multi-Information Display Keyless Access Setup On models with keyless access system There are three custom settings for the keyless access setup: See page 116. DOOR UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP See page 117. While ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
Page 122 Multi-Information Display Door Unlock Mode To select whether the driver’s door Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully or all doors unlock when you open the selections. completed, the display changes as the driver’s door with the remote or shown above, and then goes back to by grabbing the door handle (while Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL...
Page 123 Multi-Information Display Keyless Access Light Flash When KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH is set to ON, some exterior lights blink twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the driver’s door handle while carrying the remote. The same exterior lights blink once when you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote.
Page 124 Multi-Information Display Keyless Access Beep When KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP is set to ON, the beeper sounds twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the drivers door handle while carrying the remote. When you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote, the beeper sounds once.
Page 125 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customizable item screen. INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 126 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT See page 121. DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is See page 122. shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as See page 123.
Page 127 Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully close all doors. To change how long the selections. completed, the display changes as the lights stay on before they fade shown above, and then goes back to out, follow these instructions: Select the desired setting (15sec,...
Page 128 Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door. On models with keyless access system, the lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver’s door and take the...
Page 129 Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels: The headlights come on when it is bright.
Page 130 Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting (MAX, the customizable item screen. HIGH, MID, LOW or MIN) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’...
Page 131 Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for ) button, the screen changes as the door setup: shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see AUTO DOOR LOCK the setting you want to customize, AUTO DOOR UNLOCK...
Page 132 Multi-Information Display See page 130. See page 131. See page 133. See page 127. See page 128. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ).
Page 133 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. (Automatic transmission model only) WITH VEH SPD The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about A/T model is shown.
Page 134 Multi-Information Display ALL DOORS With IGN OFF Auto Door Unlock There are five possible settings for the doors unlock when you turn the automatic transmission models and ignition switch to the LOCK (0) three possible settings for manual position. transmission models. The auto door unlock is Automatic transmission model only deactivated all the time.
Page 135 Multi-Information Display A/T model is shown. You can choose this item to Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by the selections. completed, the display changes as pressing the INFO ( / ) button shown above, and then goes back to repeatedly.
Page 136 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ Key and Remote Unlock Mode message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again. You can select whether the driver’s Press the SEL/RESET button to door or all the doors unlock the first enter the selecting mode.
Page 137 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set (see page ).
Page 138 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully enter the selecting mode. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customizable item screen.
Page 139 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock, and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 140 Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL When your selection is successfully To set the default settings, press the completed, the display changes as If you want to set the default settings, shown above, and then goes back to press the INFO ( / ) button to INFO ( / ) button to select SET the customizable item screen.
Page 141 Multi-Information Display If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL. When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to the default all setting display.
Page 142: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 499) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 387) (P. 137) (P. 184) ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ PASSENGER AIR BAG FOG LIGHTS OFF INDICATOR (P. 139, 143) (P. 34) INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING BRIGHTNESS BUTTON...
Page 143: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you, The wipers are not activated.
Page 144 Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers The headlight washers use the same Canadian SH-AWD models only When you activate the windshield fluid reservoir as the windshield Canadian SH-AWD models only washer with the headlights turned washers. on, the headlight washer will be HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON activated under certain conditions.
Page 145: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the This indicator stays on if you leave Turn Signal left lever to signal a left turn and up the light switch on and turn the to signal a right turn. To signal a lane ignition switch to the ACCESSORY change, push lightly on the lever and (I) or LOCK (0) position.
Page 146 Headlights High Beams Push the left lever On models without keyless access On all models forward until you hear a click. The system Even with the automatic lighting blue high beam indicator will come The lights will remain on when you feature turned on, we recommend on (see page ).
Page 147: Automatic Lighting Off Feature
Headlights If you remove the key (or the vehicle Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature is in VEHICLE OFF mode on models turns off the headlights, all other with keyless access system), and the exterior lights, and the instrument driver’s door is opened and closed, panel lights within 15 seconds after the automatic lighting off feature...
Page 148: Daytime Running Lights
Headlights The lights will turn on again when Daytime Running Lights you unlock or open the driver’s door. With the headlight switch off or in If you unlock the door, but do not position, the high beam open it within 15 seconds, the lights headlights and the high beam will go off.
Page 149: Fog Lights
Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Models equipped with the Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages FOG LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS Turn the fog lights on and off by...
Page 150 Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the button. You will hear a beep when it is canceled.
Page 151: Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger models with keyless access system. Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle. HAZARD WARNING BUTTON Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
Page 152: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in that position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel and out.
Page 153: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks You should have received a key These keys contain electronic On models without keyless access system number tag with your key. You will circuits that are activated by the need this key number if you ever immobilizer system. They will not MASTER KEY VALET have to get a lost key replaced.
Page 154 Keys and Locks Always make sure the key is fully Retractable Master Key On models with keyless access system extended when you insert it to the ignition switch. If the key is not fully RELEASE BUTTON extended, the immobilizer system Push may not operate properly and prevent the engine from starting.
Page 155: Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System You should have received a key On models with keyless access Immobilizer System number tag with your keys. You will The immobilizer system protects system, set the power mode to need this key number if you ever your vehicle from theft.
Page 156: Ignition Switch
Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch If the system repeatedly does not Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the recognize the coding of your key or On models without keyless access anti-theft lock may make it difficult keyless access remote, contact your to turn the key.
Page 157: Door Locks
Ignition Switch, Door Locks You will hear a reminder beeper if battery becomes weak and the Door Locks you leave the key in the ignition power door lock/unlock operation is switch in the LOCK (0) or the disabled. For more information, see MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH ACCESSORY (I) position and open page...
Page 158 Door Locks When the door is unlocked, you can The front door inner handles are see the red indicator on the lock tab designed to allow front seat above the inner door handle. occupants to open the door in one motion.
Page 159: Childproof Door Locks
Door Locks To lock any passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks getting out of the vehicle, pull the On models without keyless access lock tab rearward and close the door. system If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention On models without keyless access LEVER...
Page 160: Trunk
Trunk On models with keyless access system TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH If the doors are unlocked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid. If the doors are locked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid with the remote in keyless access operating range.
Page 161 Trunk BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE TAB INNER HANDLE COVER On all models If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or Pull down the rear seat armrest, then To close the trunk, use the inner is disconnected, you can open the press on the button to fully release handle to lower the lid, then press trunk from the rear seat by pulling the cover.
Page 162: Emergency Trunk Opener
Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener On models without keyless access TRUNK MAIN SWITCH system If you need to give the key to TRUNK RELEASE LEVER someone else, give them the valet key. On models with keyless access system To use the valet function, remove the built-in key from the remote by pressing the button, then give that remote to someone else as a valet...
Page 163: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Press this button once The keyless lock acknowledgment UNLOCK LOCK to unlock the driver’s door or all the beep and flashing of the lights can BUTTON doors (depending on the keyless be deactivated (see page memory setting). Press it twice to unlock the other doors.
Page 164 Remote Transmitter TRUNK Press and hold this Replacing the Transmitter button for about 1 second to open Battery the trunk. You cannot open the trunk If it takes several pushes on the if the key is in the ignition switch. button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as PANIC...
Page 165 Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery and note This device complies with the the polarity. Make sure the appropriate requirements or the polarity of the new battery is the required standards. See page same ( side facing up), then more information. insert it in the keypad.
Page 166 Remote Transmitter Recalling a Memorized Driving The driving position memory When you unlock and open the Position activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is driver’s door with the remote, the shown on the back of each driver’s seat (except power lumbar) Driver 1 Driver 2 transmitter.
Page 167: Seats
Seats Raises or lowers the seat. Front Seat Power Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- Moves the whole seat up backs. and forward, or down The controls for the power and backward.
Page 168 Seats The driver’s seat includes a memory feature. Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You can then select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate memory button. Refer to page for how to memorize and select the seat positions.
Page 169 Seats Front Rear Center CUSHION Rear Outer CUSHION RELEASE BUTTON SEAT- BACK TILT BUTTON LEGS RELEASE BUTTON LEGS SEAT-BACK To lower either rear outer head Adjusting the Head Restraint The head restraints adjust for height. restraint for better visibility, press You need both hands to adjust the the tilt button on the side of the head restraint.
Page 170 Seats Removing the Head Restraint Rear Outer TILT BUTTON To remove a front or rear center head restraint for cleaning or repair, Failure to reinstall, or correctly pull it up as far as it will go. Push the reinstall, the head restraints can release button, then pull the restraint result in severe injury during a out of the seat-back.
Page 171 Seats This reduces the distance between For a head restraint system to work Active Head Restraints the restraint and the occupant’s head. properly: It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash Do not hang any items on the head and injuries to the neck and upper restraints, or from the restraint spine.
Page 172: Trunk Pass-Through Cover
Seats Armrest Trunk Pass-through Cover Front Rear BUTTON To lock COVER The lid of the console compartment The rear seat armrest is in the To open the cover, pull down the can be used as an armrest. center of the rear seat. Pivot it down rear seat armrest, then press on the to use it.
Page 173: Mirrors
Seats, Mirrors Make sure all items in the trunk and When driving after dark, the Mirrors those extending through the pass- automatic dimming rearview mirror through are secured. reduces the glare from headlights behind you. For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key(the built-in key on models with keyless access system).
Page 174 Mirrors When you finish, move the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Reverse Tilt Door Mirror selector switch to the center (off) Both outside door mirrors have a position. This turns the reverse tilt feature. When in SELECTOR SWITCH adjustment switch off to keep your reverse, the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your settings.
Page 175 Mirrors This heated mirror function has a Power Mirror Heaters timer (see page Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages If the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated mirror HEATED MIRROR BUTTON...
Page 176: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature Storing a Driving Position in MEMORY BUTTONS for the driver’s seat and outside Memory mirror positions. Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked. Seat, except for power lumbar, and outside mirror positions can be Turn the ignition switch to the stored in separate memories.
Page 177 Driving Position Memory System To cancel the storing procedure Each memory button stores only one Selecting a Memorized Position after pressing the SET button, do driving position. Storing a new any of the following: position erases the previous setting MEMORY BUTTONS stored in that button’s memory.
Page 178 Driving Position Memory System The system will move the seat and To stop the system’s automatic If desired, you can use the outside mirrors to the memorized adjustment, do any of these actions: adjustment switches to change the positions. The indicator in the positions of the seat or outside selected memory button will flash Press any button on the driver’s...
Page 179: Keyless Access System
Keyless Access System Each keyless access remote has a Always keep the remote and the On models with navigation system Your vehicle has a keyless access built-in key. This key is used to lock/ built-in key away from any magnetic system.
Page 180 Keyless Access System Keys BUILT-IN KEYS KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES OPERATING RANGE KEY NUMBER TAG The following keys come with your You can lock/unlock the doors Keyless Access Remote vehicle. Refer to page for how to This remote is used to lock/unlock within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm) separate the keys.
Page 181 Keyless Access System The remote may not work if: To unlock the remaining doors and Unlocking the Door(s) It is too close to the vehicle. the trunk, press the UNLOCK It is above or below the vehicle, button on the remote or the rear of even when it is within its operating the master door lock switch on the range.
Page 182 Keyless Access System If you wear a glove while grabbing a Each unlock sensor does not operate Locking the Doors front door handle, the door sensor when: may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors. The remote is not within the operating range.
Page 183 Keyless Access System When you lock the doors, some The door lock button does not work Door Lock Prevention exterior lights blink and the system If you open the driver’s door, pull its beeps once. If no exterior lights blink lock tab rearward on the door, and and/or no beeper sounds, check to The remote is not within the...
Page 184 Keyless Access System Locking and Unlocking the Trunk Opening and Closing the Trunk Push the trunk release switch When you close the trunk with all when carrying the remote (if the doors locked, the trunk will lock. doors are locked). TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH When you unlock all the doors with the remote, built-in key or power...
Page 185: Keyless Access Remote
Keyless Access System Before closing the trunk, make sure You cannot lock the doors if any Keyless Access Remote the remote is not in the trunk. door is not fully closed, if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot, LOCK If you close the trunk when the BUTTON...
Page 186 Keyless Access System Press this button once To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE Press this button for UNLOCK TRUNK to unlock the driver’s door. Press it UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page about 1 second to open the trunk. twice to unlock the other doors. You cannot open the trunk with the Some exterior lights will flash twice exterior trunk release switch if the...
Page 187 Keyless Access System This device complies with the Replacing the Remote Battery appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page more information. Replace the battery if necessary. Replace the old battery with a new Battery type: CR2032 battery. Place the battery so the side is facing up.
Page 188 Keyless Access System Recalling a Memorized Driving Here are the settings activated with Remote Care Position the remote: Avoid dropping or throwing the Driving position memory remote. (see page Protect the remote from extreme Customized settings temperatures. (see page Do not immerse the remote in any Audio system settings liquid.
Page 189: Engine Start/Stop Button
Keyless Access System Engine Start/Stop Button Operating Range Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle. Remember that you can start the engine when the remote is inside the vehicle. Make sure you always carry the remote with you.
Page 190 Keyless Access System Engine Start/Stop Button button, while pressing the clutch Switching the Power Modes Operation The keyless access system has four pedal fully, with the shift lever in any This system uses the engine start/ power modes: VEHICLE OFF gear position.
Page 191 Keyless Access System Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off. ACCESSORY Indicator in the button is on. Indicator in the button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY) Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.
Page 192 Keyless Access System If the keyless access system Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission NOTE: How the mode is switched depends Each time you press the engine main switch in the glove box is off, on if the shift lever is in Park or not. start/stop button without pressing make sure to insert the keyless the clutch pedal, the power mode...
Page 193: Ignition Switch And Power Mode Comparison
Keyless Access System Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison Ignition Switch LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III) Position Engine is turned off and Engine is turned off. Normal key position while Use this position to start Without Keyless power is shut down.
Page 194 Keyless Access System Starting the Engine Starting Guidance TO START ENGINE: ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN ACCESSORY ON: BRAKE PEDAL CLUTCH PEDAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION You can start the engine in any Manual Transmission After you unlock and open the power mode.
Page 195 Keyless Access System When the keyless access system main NOTE: To unlock the steering wheel switch in the glove box is off, the multi- If the keyless access remote battery information display shows the dies, you may have to use the built-in TO UNLOCK WHEEL ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE key to unlock/lock the vehicle.
Page 196 Keyless Access System Stopping the Engine If the shift lever is in any gear Operation Guidance other than neutral, depress the clutch pedal, then press the engine SHIFT TO PARK start/stop button. The engine stops and the power mode switches from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Page 197 Keyless Access System If you open the driver’s door in the ACCESSORY mode, a beeper will sound. You will also see a ACCESSORY MODE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi-information display. Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or...
Page 198 Keyless Access System If you are driving, the power mode Emergency Engine Stop The engine start/stop button may be switches from ON to ACCESSORY used to stop the engine due to an or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) emergency situation even while whenever you perform either driving.
Page 199 Keyless Access System The displayed message goes away The engine does not start if you push Beeper and Message when you bring the remote back the engine start/stop button when Keyless Remote Not Detected inside the vehicle. the remote is outside the vehicle. Check where the remote is.
Page 200 Keyless Access System If the remote battery becomes weak Keyless Remote Low Battery and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled, you should insert the remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine. After inserting the remote into the slot, operate the engine start/stop button as previously described (see pages...
Page 201 Keyless Access System Turning off the keyless Keyless Access Remote System NOTE: Keyless Access System Main Switch access system will disable lockout Indicator prevention. According to the message on the multi-information display, this With the keyless access remote indicator has two indications. A system main switch off, you should ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS insert the keyless access remote into...
Page 202 Keyless Access System The multi-information display Check Keyless Access System Check Keyless Starting System shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM ACCESS SYSTEM.’’ INDICATOR INDICATOR In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page Have your vehicle checked by your...
Page 203 Keyless Access System The multi-information display To remove the keyless access Keyless Access Remote Slot shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS remote, place the vehicle in the SLOT STARTING SYSTEM.’’ VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then pull out the keyless access remote. In this case, you should not shut off your engine until you are in a safe If the keyless access remote has location or at your dealer, as your...
Page 204 Keyless Access System On automatic transmission models Unlocked Keyless Access Remote Operation Guidance The multi-information display shows When the keyless access remote To insert the keyless access remote: the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO system main switch in the glove box UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE is set to ON, the remote remains TURN OFF POWER’’...
Page 205 Keyless Access System When the keyless access remote The message reminds you that the To unlock the keyless access remote: is not in the vehicle. On automatic transmission models keyless access remote is locked in the keyless access remote slot, and that the power mode is in the ACCESSORY or ON position.
Page 206 Keyless Access System If you turn off the vehicle and leave To remove the keyless access remote: the remote in the keyless access remote slot, you will also hear a reminder beeper. On automatic transmission models The shift lever must be in Park before you can press the engine start/stop button twice without pressing the brake pedal to set the...
Page 207 Keyless Access System To avoid damaging the remote and Built-in key and Remote Valet Function The built-in key can be used to lock/ the built-in key, never pull on the The trunk and glove box cannot be unlock the doors and the trunk when built-in key unless you are pressing opened when you turn the trunk the remote battery becomes weak...
Page 208: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters Models equipped with the Passenger’s Seat keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages HEATERS Driver’s Seat SEAT HEATER SWITCHES Push the right side of the switch, HI, TL and TL with Technology Package models...
Page 209 Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Follow these precautions whenever when the seat gets warm, and turns you use the seat heaters: back on after the seat’s temperature Heat induced burns are drops. Do not use the seat heater in the possible when using seat HI setting for an extended period, heaters.
Page 210: Seat Heaters And Ventilations
Seat Heaters and Ventilations To use the heaters, press the seat Passenger’s SEAT HEATER BUTTON heater button. The indicator (red) seat above the button will come on. There are four settings in the heaters: Three indicators on. Two indicators on. One indicator on.
Page 211 Seat Heaters and Ventilations To ventilate the seat, press the seat Follow these precautions whenever ventilation button. The indicator you use the seat heaters and the seat (blue) above the button will come on. ventilation: Heat induced burns are The air ventilation system has four possible when using seat settings: Do not use the seat heater or the...
Page 212: Power Windows
Power Windows Models equipped with the To open either front AUTO DRIVER’S WINDOW INDICATOR keyless access system have an window fully, push the window SWITCH engine start/stop button instead switch firmly down to the second of an ignition switch. ON Mode detent, then release it.
Page 213 Power Windows When you push the main switch in, Auto Reverse Opening the Windows and the indicator comes on and the If either front window runs into any Moonroof with the Remote passengers’ windows cannot be obstacle while it is closing Transmitter/Keyless Access raised or lowered.
Page 214 Power Windows Press the UNLOCK button once Opening/Closing the Windows To open: to unlock the driver’s door. and Moonroof with the Key or the Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. Built-in key Press the UNLOCK button a Vehicle without keyless access system second time, and hold it.
Page 215 Power Windows To close: If the windows and the NOTE: Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof stop before the desired lock. position, repeat steps 2 and 3. Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it. Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it.
Page 216: Moonroof
Moonroof Models equipped with the MOONROOF SWITCH keyless access system have an Open engine start/stop button instead Opening or closing the of an ignition switch. ON Mode moonroof on someone’s hands is the equivalent of ON (II). For or fingers can cause serious more information, see pages injury.
Page 217 Moonroof To open or close the moonroof You can open and close the You can use the remote transmitter/ partially, lightly pull the switch back moonroof for up to 10 minutes after keyless access remote or the key/ or push it forward and hold it. The you turn off the ignition switch, on built-in key to operate the moonroof moonroof will stop when you release...
Page 218: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page Driving the vehicle with the parking PARKING brake applied can damage the rear BRAKE LEVER brakes and hubs.
Page 219: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET COAT HOOK USB ADAPTER VANITY MIRROR CABLE SUNGLASSES HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SUN VISOR REAR DOOR POCKET CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX SIDE POCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CARGO HOOKS BEVERAGE HOLDER in BEVERAGE HOLDER REAR SEAT ARMREST...
Page 220: Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid FRONT that is very hot can scald you or your REAR passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Page 221: Accessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items information, see pages Accessory Power Sockets FRONT CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Each socket is intended to supply Pull up the lid. power for 12 volt DC accessories Slide the lid that are rated 120 watts or less (10 forward. amps).
Page 222: Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Console Compartment An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. To lock GLOVE BOX To open the console compartment, Open the glove box by pulling out...
Page 223: Vanity Mirror
Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Sun Visor SUN VISOR Slide You can put small items in the To use the vanity mirror on the back To use a sun visor, pull it down. You sliding tray located in the console of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 224: Center Pocket
Interior Convenience Items Do not use the sun visor extension Center Pocket Sunglasses Holder feature over the rearview mirror. Make sure to slide the sun visor back to its original position before flipping it back in place. Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting Push into or out of the vehicle.
Page 225: Coat Hook
Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook COAT HOOK Some larger styles of sunglasses To use a coat hook, slide it out may not fit in the holder. slightly, then pull it down. You may also store small items in Make sure the coat hook is pulled up this holder.
Page 226: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Light Control Buttons To turn off the setting, press the Door (Door activated position): OFF button. The individual map lights in the front and rear come on when any FRONT FRONT door is opened, when the remote DOOR ACTIVATED MAP LIGHT BUTTON transmitter (the keyless access remote on models with keyless...
Page 227 Interior Lights If any map light is left on when the On models without keyless access Individual Map Lights system ignition switch is turned off or the The lights also come on when the FRONT VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode is set, key is removed from the ignition and all doors are closed, it will turn switch.
Page 228 Interior Lights Courtesy Lights Models equipped with the The courtesy light in each front door keyless access system have an comes on when the door is opened, engine start/stop button instead and goes out when the door is closed. of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II).
Page 229 Interior Lights Set the vehicle mode to VEHICLE Keyless Access Remote Slot Light OFF (LOCK). On models with Keyless Access System Remove the keyless access remote from the keyless access remote slot. After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds (depending on the interior light dimming timer setting).
Page 231 Features The climate control system in your Dual Temperature and Mode iPod Error Messages ....363 vehicle provides a comfortable Control ........232 Playing a USB Flash Memory driving environment in all weather Climate Control Sensors ... 234 Device ........
Page 232: Climate Control System
Climate Control System Models without navigation system DRIVER’S SIDE DISPLAY DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE AUTO DRIVER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROL SWITCH SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE MODE DRIVER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON CONTROL BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST...
Page 233 Climate Control System Models with navigation system DRIVER’S SIDE DISPLAY CENTER PASSENGER’S SIDE DISPLAY DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH DRIVER’S SIDE MODE PASSENGER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON CONTROL BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST...
Page 234: Using Automatic Climate Control
Climate Control System The system automatically selects Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control On models with navigation system The automatic climate control the proper mix of conditioned system in your vehicle picks the and/or heated air that will, as The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using proper combination of air...
Page 235 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its position which is updated ON/OFF Button lower limit ( ) or its upper limit automatically by the navigation’s Each time you press this button, the ), the system runs at full global positioning system (GPS).
Page 236 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button You can manually select various This button turns the air When the indicator in the button is functions of the climate control conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is system when it is in fully automatic A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display...
Page 237 Climate Control System Air flows from the floor Rear Window Defogger Button Windshield Defroster Button This button turns the rear window vents. This button directs the main airflow defogger on and off (see page to the windshield for faster Airflow is divided between defrosting.
Page 238: Dual Temperature And Mode Control
Climate Control System For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE When the indicator in the CONTROL SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH button is on, the SYNC indicator also comes on. The front passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.
Page 239 Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures and Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side mode appear in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). When the indicator in the SYNC button is on, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature and mode by pushing the driver’s side temperature and mode controls.
Page 240: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control System Rear Ventilation Climate Control Sensors The airflow from the rear vents can SUNLIGHT SENSOR be adjusted when either AUTO mode (driver or passenger) is selected or the fan mode is in the position. You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the tab on each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
Page 241: Audio System
Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. Models Without navigation system Models With navigation system For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through For vehicles with navigation system, see pages through...
Page 242: Audio System
Audio System (Models without navigation system) The knob turns left and right. Use it Selector Knob SETUP Display to scroll through lists, or to make To select any setting such as the SETUP BUTTON selections or adjustments to a list or clock or sound adjustment, press the menu item on the display.
Page 243: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) DISPLAY VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) SCAN BUTTON BUTTON SETUP BUTTON (SOUND) BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 244 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) The scan function samples To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 245 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Each preset button can If you are , press the Preset AUTO SELECT To turn off auto select store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive A. SEL (auto select) button. This frequencies on FM.
Page 246 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To start the auto select mode, press Radio Data System (RDS) AUTO SELECT the selector knob (ENTER) to select On the FM band, you can select a ‘‘PUSH TO START.’’ favorite station and display the program service name provided by To cancel the auto select mode, the radio data system (RDS).
Page 247 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) Category not an RDS station, the display continues to show the frequency with the RDS information display RDS CATEGORY function on. When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the display shows ‘‘RDS NAME OFF.’’...
Page 248 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) COUNTRY: Country music RDS Program Search RDS Program SCAN SOFT: Adult hits and soft music This function searches up and down The scan function samples all TOP 40: Top 40 hits a frequency for the strongest signal stations with strong signals on the OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies from the frequencies that carry the...
Page 249 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound search or scan function even if the RDS information display function is Selector knob adjustable off. direction is shown. FADER is selectable. SUBWOOFER is selectable. Press the SETUP button to display BASS Adjusts the bass.
Page 250 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) CENTER Adjusts the strength of Adjusts the volume level Speed-sensitive Volume sound from the center speaker. based on the vehicle speed. Compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume SUBW Adjusts the strength of Each mode is shown in the display as based on vehicle speed.
Page 251 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons ( to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
Page 252: Playing The Xm Radio
Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) DISPLAY VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 253 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can also change the mode from Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio XM Radio anywhere in the United To listen to XM Radio, turn the the menu items. Press the SETUP States and Canada, except Hawaii, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY button to display the menu items,...
Page 254 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Turn the selector knob to Press TUNE CATEGORY ( change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category. channels and left for lower The SCAN function gives numbered channels.
Page 255 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can store up to 12 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the Preset XM Radio Display Messages preset channels using the six preset first six channels. buttons. Each button stores one XM is loading the ‘‘LOADING’’...
Page 256 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ‘‘ - - - - ’’ The selected channel The XM satellites are in orbit over Depending on where you drive, you number does not exist, or is not part the equator; therefore, objects south may experience reception problems.
Page 257 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) When DPLII is turned on (see page ), sound coming from the rear Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. speakers may be distorted due to the the south.
Page 258 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Receiving XM Radio Service If you decide to purchase XM radio While waiting for activation, make If your XM Radio service has expired service, contact XM Radio at sure your vehicle remains in an open or you purchased your vehicle from , or at area with good reception.
Page 259: Playing Discs
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) MP3/WMA INDICATOR VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB DISC SLOT AUX BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 260 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) A disc compressed in AAC format To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition cannot be played in this audio switch must be in the ACCESSORY system. Do not use discs with adhesive labels. (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 261 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch NOTE: Loading Discs If a file on a WMA disc is protected Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer (8-cm) discs in this unit. holds up to six discs. by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays When the disc load indicator turns To load more than one disc, press...
Page 262 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) The display shows up to 16 You will also see some text data Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE characters of selected text data (the under these conditions: button, the display shows you the folder name, file name, etc.).
Page 263 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Each time you press and To Change or Select Tracks/Files SKIP Folder Selection Use the SKIP bar while a disc is release the side of the SKIP bar, playing to select passages and the player skips forward to the change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA beginning of the next track (file in mode).
Page 264 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Turn the selector knob to select an In MP3 or WMA mode To Select Repeat, Random or Scan FOLDER SELECTION appropriate repeat, random or scan Mode: select a different folder, press either mode, then press the selector knob side ( ) of the CATEGORY (ENTER) to set your selection.
Page 265 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) This feature REPEAT ONE TRK REPEAT DISC continuously replay a track (file in continuously replays the current disc. MP3 or WMA mode), select To activate disc repeat, select REPEAT ONE TRK from the menu REPEAT DISC from the menu items.
Page 266 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) RANDOM IN DISC This feature SCAN TRK The SCAN function In MP3 or WMA mode plays the tracks within a disc (the samples all the tracks on the disc in SCAN FLD This function files in MP3 or WMA mode) in the order they are recorded on the samples the first file in each folder...
Page 267 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Pressing either side of the SKIP bar, When the first track on the last disc, To Stop Playing a Disc or selecting a different disc (using or the first file in the last main folder Press the eject button ( ) to the preset buttons) or folder (using...
Page 268 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You can also press the MODE Protecting Discs Removing Discs from the In-dash button on the steering wheel to For information on how to handle Disc Changer change modes. To remove the disc currently in play, and protect compact discs, see page press the eject button.
Page 269: Disc Changer Error Messages
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 270: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) USB INDICATOR iPod INDICATOR VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 271 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod NOTE: This audio system can select and compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a play the audio files on the iPod with using the USB adapter cable are: hub.
Page 272 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Connecting an iPod in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the USB CONNECTOR DOCK CONNECTOR iPod a few times. USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE Pull out the USB connector from Connect your dock connector to...
Page 273 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the audio system still does not To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu recognize the iPod, the iPod may Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is need to be reset.
Page 274 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Turn the selector knob to select a To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: play mode: normal play, shuffle off, shuffle all, shuffle album, repeat off, MENU ITEMS or repeat one track, then press ENTER to set your selection.
Page 275 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) This feature SHUFFLE ALL REPEAT OFF This feature turns plays all available files in a selected off the repeat mode. list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. REPEAT ONE TRK This You will see SHUFFLE in the display.
Page 276 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages Disconnecting an iPod To play the radio, press the AM/FM, You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button.
Page 277: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 278: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) FILE TYPE INDICATOR USB INDICATOR VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 279: Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) The recommended USB flash To Play a USB Flash Memory NOTE: Device memory devices are 256 MB or Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can select and higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device play the audio files on a USB flash...
Page 280 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Depending on the type and Some devices cannot be powered Some versions of MP3, WMA, or number of files, it may take some or charged via the USB adapter. If AAC format may not be supported.
Page 281 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE Device button, the display mode shows you USB CONNECTOR in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display).
Page 282 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder and File Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release Lists memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar.
Page 283 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes Turn the selector knob to select an To Select Repeat, Random or Scan back to the previous display and appropriate repeat, random or scan Mode: pressing the SETUP button cancels mode, then press the selector knob this setting mode.
Page 284 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) This feature This function REPEAT ONE FLD SCAN TRK replays all the files on the selected samples all files in the selected PLAY MODE ITEMS folder in the order they are stored. folder in the order they are stored.
Page 285 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) This function SCAN FLD To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory Device Error samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Messages the order they are stored. To To change modes, press the AM/ If you see an error message in the activate the folder scan feature,...
Page 286: Usb Flash Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 287: Bluetooth Audio System
Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) VOL/ AUX BUTTON (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB CONTINUED...
Page 288 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is equipped with a To Play Audio Files After a device is linked, press the Bluetooth Bluetooth Audio system, which TITLE button to confirm the device allows you to listen to streaming name.
Page 289 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) In the following conditions, the To pause or resume a file To change sound settings display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’ The resume/pause mode can stop message. playing a file temporarily. Press the SETUP button to display the audio The phone is not linked to HFL.
Page 290 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) This device complies with the To switch to HFL mode To turn off the Bluetooth Audio If you receive a call when the appropriate requirements or the mode Audio is playing, press the Select any other audio mode by required standards.
Page 291: Audio System
Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still The audio system can also be be controlled by standard buttons, operated by voice control. See the dials, and knobs, but some functions navigation system manual for can only be accessed using the complete details.
Page 292: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB (SOUND) BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY AM/FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL...
Page 293 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle has the engine start/ To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station stop button instead of an ignition You can use any of five methods to STEREO INDICATOR switch. For more information on how find radio stations on the selected BAND to select the power mode, see page...
Page 294 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) interface selector, then push the SCAN interface selector up to go back. SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either side ( ) of the SKIP bar, then release TUNE...
Page 295 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) When the system finds a strong Press the preset button, and hold A.SEL INDICATOR signal, it will stop and play that it until you hear a beep. You can station for about 10 seconds. If you also store frequencies with the do nothing, the system will then scan interface dial.
Page 296 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Push the interface selector down to If you do not like the stations auto Radio Data System (RDS) display the AUDIO MENU. Turn the select has stored, you can store On the FM band, you can select a interface dial to select A.SEL, then other frequencies on the preset favorite station and display the...
Page 297 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) Category not an RDS station, the audio screen and the center display continue to show the frequency. When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the center display shows ‘‘RDS INFO OFF.’’...
Page 298 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) ALL: All RDS category stations COUNTRY: Country music TOP 40: Top 40 hits ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies JAZZ: Jazz SOFT: Adult hits and soft music R &...
Page 299 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to the desired RDS Category Search SEEK/SCAN ICON (RDS Search mode) This function searches up and down RDS category. for strong signal frequencies that carry the selected RDS category While the RDS category is selected, information.
Page 300 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will RDS Category SCAN SEEK/SCAN ICON (RDS Search mode) The scan function samples all scan for the next strong station and stations with strong signals on the play it for 10 seconds.
Page 301 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to the desired Radio Text Display TEXT INDICATOR RDS category. This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS While the RDS category is selected, station. move the interface selector to the left or the right to select SCAN.
Page 302 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 303 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the VOL/ knob or These FADER/BALANCE interface knob to adjust the setting modes adjust the strength of the to your liking. You can check the sound coming from each speaker. level on the navigation screen or on Fader adjusts the front-to-back the center display.
Page 304 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) CENTER Adjusts the strength of screen. Turn the interface dial to the To set this feature on or off, select sound from the center speaker. desired level, and enter your Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on selection by pressing ENTER on the the interface selector.
Page 305: Playing The Xm Radio
Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB (SOUND) BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY XM RADIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR TUNE BAR AUDIO BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED...
Page 306 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Your vehicle has the engine start/ XM Radio anywhere in the United stop button instead of an ignition States and Canada, except Hawaii, switch.
Page 307 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) To switch between the Each time you press and release the MODE selector to select AUDIO MENU, category mode and channel mode, TITLE button, the center display then turn the interface dial to choose push the interface selector down to changes in the following sequence: Tune and press ENTER on the...
Page 308 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) The scan function gives SCAN XM BAND you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate SCAN, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/A.SEL bar.
Page 309 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Use the tune, list, or scan function Once a channel is stored, press ‘‘ - - - - ’’ The selected channel to tune to a desired channel. and release the proper preset number does not exist, or is not part button to tune to it.
Page 310 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite to the south.
Page 311 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) There may be other geographic Note Function situations that could affect XM Radio U.S. models only reception. This function stores the sound content played on the selected XM This device complies with the Radio station with the channel, appropriate requirements or the category, name, and title information.
Page 312 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Receiving XM Radio Service appears in the display. Your I.D. will If your XM Radio service has expired appear in the displays. or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a After you have registered with XM sampling of the broadcasts available Radio, keep your audio system in the...
Page 313: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ DISC SLOT (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB EJECT BUTTON DISC BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR SCAN/A.SEL AUDIO BUTTON (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED...
Page 314 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle’s audio system has an The disc packages or jackets should The disc player can also play MP3, in-dash disc player. To operate the have one of these marks. WMA, or AAC format that saved on disc player, the power mode must be CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW (see page in the ACCESSORY or ON.
Page 315 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch Manufactured under license under To Load a Disc (8-cm) discs in this system. U.S. Patent’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; Insert a disc about halfway into the 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & disc slot.
Page 316 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Each time you press the TITLE To Play a Disc To Change Tracks Select the disc player by pressing the button, the center display changes Each time you press and release the DISC button. The system will begin from artist name to album name, to side of the skip bar, the player playing the last selected track in the...
Page 317 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the To Choose a Track Track Repeat interface dial to select the OFF icon, TRACK REPEAT INDICATOR and press ENTER on the interface REPEAT OFF ICON selector. TRACK LIST TRACK REPEAT ICON You can also choose a track directly...
Page 318 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Random Play Track Scan track random icon, and press TRACK RANDOM INDICATOR ENTER on the interface selector. RANDOM OFF ICON To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 319 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the To Stop Playing a Disc Playing an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc Scan icon, and press ENTER on the To take the system out of disc mode, This audio system plays CD-ROM, interface selector.
Page 320 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Changing the Folders NOTE: Changing and Selecting the Folders/ Combining a low sampling frequency While playing an MP3/WMA/AAC Files with a low bitrate may result in disc, you can select a folder within extremely degraded sound quality.
Page 321 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Folder Repeat interface dial to select the OFF icon, FOLDER REPEAT INDICATOR and press ENTER on the interface REPEAT OFF ICON selector. FOLDER REPEAT ICON FILE LIST This feature, when activated, replays Select a desired folder by turning the all files on the selected folder in the...
Page 322 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Folder Random To turn this feature off, turn the Scan on the AUDIO MENU, then interface dial to select OFF icon, and press ENTER. Turn the dial to select press ENTER on the interface the scan icon, then press ENTER.
Page 323 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) The system plays the first file in the Folder Scan NOTE: This feature, when activated, first folder for about 10 seconds. If When playing MP3, WMA or AAC samples the first file of each folder you do nothing, the system will then format disc, each time you press the for 10 seconds.
Page 324 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Removing a Disc from the Player Playing a DVD-A Disc To remove the disc, press the eject Use the disc controls previously ) button. described. If you do not remove the disc from Protecting Discs the slot, the system will reload the For information on how to handle...
Page 325: Disc Player Error Messages
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the center display while playing a disc. BAD DISC Press the eject button and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the Servo Error Check the disc for serious damage, signs of...
Page 326: Playing Hard Disc Drive (Hdd) Audio
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB TITLE BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY HDD/AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR SCAN/A.SEL AUDIO BUTTON (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR INTERFACE DIAL...
Page 327 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Music data recorded on HDD can Recording function from following function can record tracks from only be used for personal media is not supported. music CDs to the navigation system’s enjoyment.
Page 328 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Playlists Track Search Methods Recording a Music CD to HDD Playlists are track lists in a certain Songs that have been recorded on Audio playback group. the HDD are categorized in groups If you play a music CD that has not for easy searching.
Page 329 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) You can listen to tracks from other NOTE: REC DONE ICON Please note that there will be no playlists that have already been compensation offered in the case recorded while recording. Press of unsuccessful recording of audio the HDD/AUX button and switch data or the loss of audio data due...
Page 330 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To Cancel Recording a Music CD Changing the Recording Settings to HDD Recording a Track on a Music CD In order to suspend recording, push Manually the interface selector down, select Cancel CD Recording, and press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 331 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To Record a Track Manually Recording All of the Tracks on a Playing Tracks on HDD To play tracks on HDD, push the Music CD Automatically To change the setting to HDD/AUX button until the HDD automatically record all of the tracks Audio screen appears.
Page 332 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Changing a Track/Tracklist Repeat Playback Skip Bar To change a track or tracklist , press Returns to the beginning of the on the Category bar or the Skip bar. song that is being played. Press REPEAT OFF ICON twice to play, the previous track.
Page 333 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the Turn the interface dial to select the Random Playback interface dial to select the OFF icon, track random icon, and press then press ENTER on the interface RANDOM OFF ICON ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 334 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Scan Playback Turn the interface dial to select the Making a User Playlist scan icon. Press ENTER on the The HDD has two types of the interface selector. You will hear a 10- playlists: original playlist and user second sampling of each track in the playlist.
Page 335 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) On the Playlists screen, turn the Adding a Track to a User Playlist Searching the Music While a track is playing on an interface dial and select the While playing music in the HDD Original Playlist or User Playlist Playlist to which the song is to be playback screen, push the interface...
Page 336 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the Searching Music by Album album you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the selector. ALPHABET TAG The first track on the selected album begins to play.
Page 337 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) If you push the interface selector Searching Music by Artist Searching Music by Track right or left, you can change the alphabet tag. Turn the interface dial to select the artist you want to listen to, and press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 338 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) If you push the interface selector Searching Music by Playlists Turn the interface dial to select the right or left, you can change the playlist you want to listen to, then alphabet tag.
Page 339 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The first track on the selected genre Searching Music by Genre Searching Music by Record Date begins to play. RECORDED DATE If you push the interface selector down to select ‘‘PLAY SELECTED,’’ all available files on the selected item are played.
Page 340 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The first track on the selected album Searching Music by Voice begins to play. The audio system, including the music search feature Song By Voice , can be operated by voice control.
Page 341 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Modifying the Phonetics Turn the interface dial to select Song By Voice, then press ENTER. The phonetics can be modified on all To set a new phonetic, turn the artists, songs and albums on the dial to select Turn the interface dial to select HDD and iPod connected to the USB...
Page 342 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the dial to select an item to Turn the dial to select a mode: On the Enter a phonetic screen, modify: Artist, Album or Song, Play to listen to the phonetic to enter a new phonetic.
Page 343 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) After entering the phonetic, push Customizing Original/User EDIT ALBUM the interface selector down to Playlist select OK. After storing the data, you can change some items: order of tracks You will see the Phonetic on the user playlist, name of the Modification List.
Page 344 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) On the Edit Album (or Edit Changing the Order of Tracks within Playlist) screen, turn the interface the User Playlist dial and select Add to Playlist, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 345 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial and select Changing the Name of the Original Edit Playlist, then press ENTER Playlist or User Playlist on the interface selector. To change user playlist name Turn the interface dial to select Edit Order, then press ENTER on the interface selector.
Page 346 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial and select After inputting the name, push the Edit Playlist (or Edit Album to edit interface selector down to select Original Playlist), then press ENTER on the interface selector. The confirmation screen is Turn the interface dial to select displayed.
Page 347 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Changing the Track Titles Select a desired playlist, then turn the interface dial to select the track of which you want to change the name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Refer to the Music Search function on page for how to select a playlist.
Page 348 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) On the Edit Track Name screen, NOTE: Changing the Artist Name of the turn the interface dial and select After selecting the track for which Original Playlist or User Playlist Edit Track, then press ENTER on you want to change the track title, Select a desired playlist to change...
Page 349 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Confirm that the new name is correct, and then push the interface selector down to select OK. You will be returned to the Edit Album Name screen. Push the selector down to select OK.
Page 350 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The track options box is displayed. Changing the Artist Name of the Select Edit Track Info, then press Track Select a desired playlist to change ENTER on the interface selector. the artist name.
Page 351 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Push the selector down to select Changing the Musical Genre OK. The screen returns to the Select a desired playlist to change playlist. the user playlist music genre, or a desired album to change the original playlist music genre.
Page 352 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select Deleting a Track Edit Album Name (or Edit Playlist Select the track with the interface Name), then press ENTER on the dial from the playback screen interface selector in Edit Album while it is playing.
Page 353 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Select OK to confirm you want to NOTE: Deleting an Album or Playlist delete the track. You will be When you delete a track from the On the HDD playback screen of returned to the Playback screen Original Playlist, the track is also the album in which you want to...
Page 354 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) The Confirmation is displayed. Acquiring Title Information NOTE: Select OK and then press ENTER. When you delete the Original Push the interface selector down You will be returned to the Playlist, any tracks stored in a to display the AUDIO MENU.
Page 355 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To check the HDD audio capacity, Checking HDD Audio Capacity Updating Gracenote Album Info push the interface selector down to (Gracenote Media Database) MAXIMUM CAPACITY display the AUDIO MENU. Turn the You can update the Gracenote REMAINING CAPACITY interface dial to select HDD Setup,...
Page 356 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial and select Clearing the HDD Update Gracenote Info, then press Any music, data, calendar entries, ENTER on the interface selector. etc. that have been stored on the HDD can be deleted.
Page 357 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) A confirmation screen verifying Gracenote is an internet-based music Gracenote Music Recognition whether the deletion is to be Service (CDDB) recognition service that allows artist, continued or not will be displayed. album, and track information from Select Yes to delete, or No to CDs to display on the HDD.
Page 358 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) CD and music-related data from Gracenote End User License You agree not to assign, copy, Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000 to Agreement transfer, or transmit the Gracenote present Gracenote. Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to This application or device contains Software, copyright 2000 to present software from Gracenote, Inc.
Page 359 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote makes no representations GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL Gracenote Data, the Gracenote or warranties, express or implied, WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR Software, and the Gracenote Servers, regarding the accuracy of any IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT including all ownership rights.
Page 360: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ALBUM ART NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB CENTER DISPLAY HDD/AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL...
Page 361 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod This audio system can select and playable sound files on the iPod. The compatible with your audio system play the audio files on the iPod with system cannot operate an iPod as a using the USB adapter cable are:...
Page 362 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a hub. USB CONNECTOR DOCK CONNECTOR Do not keep the iPod and dock connector cable in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.
Page 363 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the playing to select passages and iPod a few times.
Page 364 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list, The track order that appears at this the albums list is displayed. time varies depending on the iPod model and software. Push the interface selector down to select ‘‘PLAY SELECTED’’...
Page 365 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial, select the REPEAT Repeat icon and press ENTER. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER.
Page 366 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial, select Turn the interface dial, select Shuffle and press ENTER on the Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector. interface selector. Turn the interface dial, select the Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on Album Shuffle icon and press the interface selector.
Page 367 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Selecting Album Art Searching Music by Voice You can search a song by the Song ALBUM ART By Voice feature. See the navigation system manual for complete details. To change this feature on or off: Push the interface selector down to select AUDIO MENU.
Page 368 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod The displayed message may Modifying the Phonetics To modify the phonetics: To play the radio, press the AM/FM, vary on models or versions. On Select the Music Search Setup button.
Page 369: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error UNSUPPORTED Ver. Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted.
Page 370: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB CENTER DISPLAY HDD/ AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR AUDIO BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR INTERFACE DIAL...
Page 371: Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays To Play a USB Flash Memory NOTE: Device the audio files on the USB flash Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can select and memory device in MP3, WMA or reader or hard drive as it or your...
Page 372 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Voice Control System files were made with, it may not be You can select the AUX mode by AAC format may not be supported. If possible to play some files, or using the voice control buttons, but an unsupported file is found, the...
Page 373 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) When the USB device is connected Connecting a USB Flash Memory and the USB mode is selected on the Device audio system, the USB indicator is USB CONNECTOR shown in the center display. It also shows the folder and file numbers.
Page 374 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder and File Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release Lists memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar.
Page 375 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To go back to the normal playing To Select Repeat, Random or Scan display, press the AUDIO button. Mode: Pressing the CANCEL button goes Push the interface selector down to back to the previous screen and display the AUDIO MENU.
Page 376 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface knob, select the TRACK REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT Track Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. REPEAT OFF ICON Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated.
Page 377 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial, select the Turn the interface dial, select the TRACK RANDOM Folder Repeat icon and press Track Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. ENTER on the interface selector. RANDOM OFF ICON Playback of the folder that is The tracks are played in random...
Page 378 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial, select the FOLDER RANDOM TRACK SCAN Folder Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. SCAN OFF ICON The files are played in random order. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon, and then press ENTER on...
Page 379 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial, select Turn the interface dial, select FOLDER SCAN Track Scan icon and press ENTER Folder Scan icon and press on the interface selector. Each ENTER on the interface selector. track or file is sampled for 10 seconds.
Page 380 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory Device Error Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Memory Device Messages Device To play the radio, press the AM/FM, You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the button.
Page 381: Usb Flash Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If The system cannot read the file(s).
Page 382: Bluetooth Audio System
Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY TITLE BUTTON HDD/AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL...
Page 383 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is equipped with a message and icon on the center To Play Bluetooth Audio Files Bluetooth Audio system, which display and the audio control display allows you to listen to streaming on the navigation screen (if selected), audio from your Bluetooth...
Page 384 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a device is linked, the name of In the following conditions, the Voice Control System the device will appear on the screen. display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’ You can select the AUX mode by Pressing the TITLE button switches message after pressing the TITLE using the voice control buttons, but...
Page 385 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to switch the To pause or resume a file To change sound settings setting between the resume/pause mode and the sound setup mode. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Each time you press ENTER, the system switches between the resume mode and pause mode.
Page 386 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Turn the dial to select a sound setup This device complies with the To turn off the Bluetooth Audio mode, then press ENTER to set your appropriate requirements or the mode selection. See page for more Select any other audio mode by required standards.
Page 387: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information On models with navigation system All models On models without navigation system When using CD-R, CD-RW, Play only standard, round, 5-inch When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, use (12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd- use only high quality discs labeled only high quality discs labeled for shaped discs may jam in the drive...
Page 388 Protecting Your Discs Protecting Discs Additional Information on When a disc is not being played, Recommended Discs store it in its case to protect it from The in-dash disc player has a dust and other contamination. To sophisticated and delicate prevent warpage, keep discs out of mechanism.
Page 389 Protecting Your Discs Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Small, irregular shaped discs Bubbled/ With Label/ Using Printer Sealed With Plastic Wrinkled Sticker Label Kit Ring 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Damaged discs Poor quality discs Can Shape Arrow Shape Burrs Chipped/ Warped...
Page 390 Protecting Your Discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. Audio unit may not play the following formats. Fingerprints, scratches, etc. On models without navigation system CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions. On models with navigation system CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW may not play due to the...
Page 391: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your vehicle’s radio can receive the How well your vehicle’s radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz...
Page 392 AM/FM Radio Reception This device complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page more information. 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 393: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the If you are playing a disc, the system MODE BUTTON mode. Pressing the button skips to the beginning of the next repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, track/file (file in MP3, WMA, or XM1, XM2, disc (if a disc is loaded), AAC format) each time you press HDD (on models with navigation...
Page 394 Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a USB flash On models without navigation system memory device or iPod with the USB If you are playing a conventional CD adapter cable, press and release the (without the text data and not top ( ) of the CH button to skip compressed in MP3 or WMA), you forward to the beginning of the next...
Page 395: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack When you plug in a mini-jack cable between a compatible audio unit and the jack, you will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the HDD/AUX button (AUX button on models without navigation system) to select it.
Page 396: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is must then leave the system on for for information on how to retrieve it. disconnected or goes dead, the audio one hour before trying again. system disables itself. If this happens, Canadian owners you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’...
Page 397: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system On models without navigation system To set the time, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (hour) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 398 Setting the Clock You can quickly set the time to the On models without navigation system nearest hour. If the displayed time is Adjusting the Clock with SETUP before the half hour, press and hold Button the CLOCK button, then press the R You can also adjust the clock and switch the clock display between (reset) button to set the time back to...
Page 399 Setting the Clock MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to select Turn the selector knob to change To set the time, turn the selector the item which you want to adjust. the setting between 12H and 24H. knob and select the hours or the Turning the selector knob will minutes, then press the knob to change the selected item between...
Page 400 Setting the Clock Press the selector knob (ENTER) to enter your selection. The display will return to the clock adjusting display. While setting the clock, pressing the RETURN button will go back to the previous display. Pressing the SETUP button again will cancel this setting mode.
Page 401: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect Once the security system sets, your vehicle and valuables from theft. opening any door, the trunk, or hood The horn sounds and a combination without using the key or the remote of headlights, parking lights, side transmitter/keyless access remote, marker lights and taillights flashes if will cause the alarm to activate.
Page 402 Security System With the system set, you can still The security system does not set if open the trunk with the remote any door, the trunk, or hood is not transmitter/keyless access remote fully closed. Before you leave the without triggering the alarm. The vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk alarm will sound if the trunk is and hood are securely closed.
Page 403: Compass
Compass On models without navigation system Compass Calibration 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.
Page 404 Compass Press the selector knob (ENTER). The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. When the calibration is successfully completed, the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading.
Page 405 Compass Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 406 Compass The audio system is not related to the compass system. Even if the Zone Map compass system is in the zone setting mode, the display returns to the normal display which you last selected.
Page 407: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the SET/ Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON...
Page 408 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 409 Cruise Control Pressing the CRUISE button turns Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, the system completely off and erases CRUISE BUTTON or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the the previous cruising speed. system will remember the previously set cruising speed.
Page 410: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver The HomeLink Universal garage door opener that lacks safety to test that the safety features are Transceiver built into your vehicle stop and reverse features. functioning properly. If you do not can be programmed to operate up to have this information, contact the three remote controlled devices Units manufactured between April 1,...
Page 411 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. CONTINUED...
Page 412 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is a registered This device complies with the trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page more information.
Page 413: Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models Without Navigation System)
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) HandsFreeLink (HFL) Bluetooth Using HFL Voice Control Tips allows you to place and receive HFL Buttons phone calls using voice commands, MICROPHONE HFL TALK BUTTON without handling your cell phone. To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone.
Page 414 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Try to reduce all background Information Display ROAM STATUS noise. If the microphone picks up As an incoming call notification, you voices other than yours, will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH commands may be misinterpreted. SIGNAL BATTERY STRENGTH...
Page 415 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 412) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 413) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 413)
Page 416 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 415) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 416) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 417) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 417 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 420) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode(See page 421) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 418 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones. button.
Page 419 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phones: button before a command. button before a command.
Page 420 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 421 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Making a Call To make a call using a name in the To make a call using a phone You can make calls using any phone HFL phonebook: number: number or a name in the HFL Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook.
Page 422 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Call Waiting When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL to call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to your phone, or from your phone to play and interrupt the audio system...
Page 423 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook You can mute your voice to the a Call You can store up to 50 names with person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 424 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To store a phonebook entry: NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. entries.
Page 425 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command.
Page 426 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) System Setup Once a passcode is set, you To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
Page 427 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command. If you get into the vehicle while you notification : Press and release the HFL Talk...
Page 428 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Quick Language Selection Change Language To clear the system: This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, and all names in the To quickly change the language: To change the system language HFL phonebook.
Page 429 Bluetooth Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of playing. Audio will resume when the more information. such marks by Honda Motor Co., call is ended. Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 430: Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models With Navigation System)
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) HandsFreeLink (HFL) Using HFL Bluetooth allows you to place and receive Interface Dial phone calls using either the navigation system controls or voice CANCEL INFO BUTTON BUTTON commands without the distraction of handling your cell phone. To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone.
Page 431 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) HFL Buttons PICK-UP BUTTON HANG-UP BUTTON TALK BACK BUTTON BUTTON U.S. model is shown. PICK-UP Button Press and When there is a paired phone is in your Press the INFO button to go to the release to answer a call, or press to main information screen to select the go directly to the Cellular Phone...
Page 432 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) TALK Button Press and release Try to reduce all background Voice Control Tips to give a command. noise. If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, MICROPHONE When the Cellular Phone screen is commands may be misinterpreted.
Page 433 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) HFL Display CALLER NAME BATTERY LEVEL As an incoming call notification, you PHONE DIALING STATUS will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH BLUETOOTH INDICATOR ROAM STATUS When the audio is in use. LENGTH OF CALL TIME To answer the call and show the HFL information, press the PICK-UP U.S.
Page 434 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) How to Use HFL The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON (see page Display the last 20 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls (see page 445). (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.) Display the last 20 outgoing calls (see page 445).
Page 435 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Add New Phone Pair a phone to the system (see page 432). Connect a paired phone to the system (see page 436). Connect Connection Disconnect a paired phone from the system (see page 436). Disconnect Cellular Phone...
Page 436 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Edit Phone Cellular Create a phone name/PIN number for a paired phone (see page 437). Name/PIN Phone Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle Auto Transfer (see page 439).
Page 437 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your Cellular Phone Phone Setup Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to You can set up your phone and other the system. system options with this menu. HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means, the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters).
Page 438 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Setup Bluetooth Phone To pair a cell phone (when there is no phone paired to the system): Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button. The system starts pairing when there is no phone paired to the system.
Page 439 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) U.S. model is shown. If your phone is found, it is HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key On U.S. models displayed on the screen. Select it that you will need to input on your You will receive a notification to set and press ENTER.
Page 440 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Follow steps 2 through 7 from the To pair a cell phone (when there are one Phone pairing tips or more phones paired to the system): previous page. You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving.
Page 441 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) To change the pass-key setting: To delete a paired phone: TRASH ICON Example Push the selector to left to delete. BLUETOOTH ICON Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the To create your own pass-key, select Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.
Page 442 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) A trash icon appears next to the To connect another paired phone: To disconnect a paired phone: selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue. Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the confirmation screen. BLUETOOTH ICON Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Select ‘‘Connection’’...
Page 443 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue. Edit Phone Name/PIN To edit a phone name: You can name up to six HFL phone Select a phone name. Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the names. Each can be PIN protected, confirmation screen.
Page 444 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and To name a phone: To create a PIN for each phone: When you set a PIN for a phone, you select ‘‘OK.’’ will be asked to enter the PIN every time you select the phone.
Page 445 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Automatic Transferring Automatic Answering To clear the cellular phone If you get into the vehicle while you You can choose when the HFL information (one phone) are on the phone, the call can be system automatically answers Clearing a phone name will clear all automatically transferred to HFL...
Page 446 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) A trash icon appears next to the To clear the cellular phone selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to information (all phones) continue. On the navigation SET UP screen This operation clears all stored Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the settings for the cell phones paired to confirmation screen.
Page 447 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Up to three category icons appear Automatic Import Cellular Edit Speed Dial next to the phonebook entries . Phonebook and Call History (available on some phones) When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call Preference history are automatically imported to HFL.
Page 448 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) When the speed dial number is To store a speed dial number: Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the successfully stored, you are asked Phone Setup screen. to store a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Page 449 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) To add a voice tag to a stored speed dial To delete a voice tag: number: Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen. Phone Setup screen. Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’...
Page 450 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Making a Call To delete a speed dial number: To make a call using a name in the Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the You can make calls by inputting any Phone Book: Phone Setup screen. phone number, using the imported When your phone is paired, the phonebook, using the call history, or...
Page 451 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Push ENTER to list the number or To make a call using a phone number: To make a call using Call History: numbers stored for the selected name. HISTORY LIST Select a number and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.
Page 452 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) To make a call using Speed Dial: To make a call using More Speed Dial: To make a call using Redial: Select ‘‘More Speed Dial’’ on the Press and hold the PICK-UP button Cellular Phone screen. to redial the last number dialed in SPEED DIAL PHONE ICON your phone’s history.
Page 453 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system) Allows you to transfer a Receiving a Call During a Call Transfer When you receive a call, a call from HFL to your phone, or notification appears on the screen Example from your phone to HFL. (see page Allows you to mute your Mute...
Page 454 HANG-UP button. are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 455: Acuralink (U.s. Models Only)
AcuraLink (U.S. models only) The selector can be pushed left, On models with navigation system Interface Dial AcuraLink enhances your Most AcuraLink functions are right, up, down, and in. Use the ownership experience by providing a controlled by the interface dial. The selector to scroll through lists, to direct communication link between interface dial has two parts, a dial...
Page 456 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Reading Messages To view previously read messages: If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the lower left hand part of the navigation screen. A list of all messages will be shown. New messages will be at the top. Press the INFO button.
Page 457 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Unread messages have a closed Message Options envelope icon next to them. The icon disappears when it has already been read. NOTE: Only Diagnostic Info messages appear on the navigation screen while driving. They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention (see page After purchasing your vehicle,...
Page 458 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Delete Select this option to delete Find Acura Dlr. Select this Diagnostic Info Select this the current message. option to find the nearest Acura option to get more information about dealer using the navigation system. the current diagnostic message. To Voice Select this option to hear a use this option, your cell phone must...
Page 459 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) To delete all messages: Use the interface dial to scroll to Deleting Messages NOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/ the AcuraLink/Messages option, campaign messages can only be The Delete All Messages and select it by pressing ENTER NOTE: deleted by your dealer.
Page 460 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Message Categories Quick Tips Feature Guide There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Feature Guide, Quick Tips, Scheduled Dealer Appointments, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and Maintenance Minder . The system can store up to 255 messages. Message categories can be added, revised, or deleted through broadcast messages from Acura.
Page 461 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) You can use the following message Maintenance Minder Automated Appointment options: You can make an appointment with your dealer through AcuraLink Make an appointment from the when you receive a Maintenance schedule at the dealer. Minder message. Reschedule the appointment with To use the automated appointment the dealer.
Page 462 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) The system will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you an appropriate appointment date and time on the navigation screen. If you accept this appointment, select ‘‘Confirm Appointment,’’ then press ENTER. When you see the Maintenance Select the received message, then Minder message on the multi- press ENTER.
Page 463 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) You will see the screen to reschedule Scheduled Dealer Appointments as shown. To make an appointment, To reschedule the appointment: select ‘‘Reschedule Appointment,’’ then press ENTER. The confirmation message will be displayed on the screen. Make sure to confirm the appointment date, Press the INFO button to go to the time and dealer.
Page 464 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) To cancel the appointment: The system will request you to Select ‘‘Messages’’ on the INFO The system will automatically screen, then press ENTER. Select confirm the cancellation on the connect to the Acura server, then ‘‘Scheduled Dealer Appointments’’ navigation screen.
Page 465 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Using automated appointments, your For this reason, it is important that Recall/Campaigns registered dealer through Acura we retain your current phone Owners is automatically selected. If number. Please update your you want to select another dealer, information using Acura Owners at such as in case of an emergency, www.owners.acura.com.
Page 466 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Diagnostic Info If you want the information now, When an indicator comes on or a select the Check Now option. (If the message is displayed on the Multi- navigation screen is not active, you Information Display (MID), must select OK from the navigation AcuraLink can provide information disclaimer screen before you can...
Page 467 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) When viewing a diagnostic info Reminder Message message through the INFO menu, you can select the Diagnostic Info option to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem. NOTE: There may not be any additional information, depending on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information...
Page 468 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Turning the Automated Appointment To access the following functions, AcuraLink/Message Screen preference off will disable press the INFO button. Select ‘‘Set appointment notifications in the up’’ to view the SET UP screen. Push vehicle based on appointments the interface selector to the right to created or changed at Acura select Other, then rotate the...
Page 469 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Select New Message Notification Phone-Data Connection Select ON if you want to be notified this option to begin the process of new messages (envelope icon required to connect to Acura. This is appears on the navigation screen). used to access the most recent Select OFF if you do not want to be diagnostic information when a...
Page 470 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) To find more information on Connect to the Acura Server This device complies with the Bluetooth compatible and enabled The default setting is prompt. When appropriate requirements or the cell phones, visit a diagnostic info message appears, required standards.
Page 471: Rearview Camera And Monitor
Rearview Camera and Monitor On models with navigation system Refer to the navigation system manual for operation of the rearview camera.
Page 473: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......468 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....468 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..470 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 474 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation On vehicles with manual transmission Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate You may hear a knocking noise from reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with a the engine if you drive the vehicle at extra attention to how you drive pump octane of 91 or higher.
Page 475: Fuel Recommendation
Because the level of detergency and For further important fuel-related additives in gasoline vary in the information for your vehicle, or on market, Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not We recommend quality gasoline ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’...
Page 476 Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. Gasoline is highly flammable Push Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive. You can be fuel fill door.
Page 477 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on Tighten Fuel Cap Message nozzle automatically clicks off. Do until it clicks at least once. If you not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This do not properly tighten the cap, leaves some room in the fuel tank you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL...
Page 478 Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off, and confirm the If the system still detects a leak in Opening and Closing the Hood fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen your vehicle’s evaporative emissions it, then retighten it until it clicks at system, the malfunction indicator HOOD RELEASE HANDLE least once.
Page 479 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lower it to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then LATCH press down firmly with your hands. Make sure the hood is securely latched. Put your fingers between the front Lift the hood up most of the way. edge of the hood and the front The hydraulic supports will lift it grille to locate the hood latch...
Page 480 Service Station Procedures Oil Check Park the vehicle on a level surface. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Remove the dipstick (orange loop). Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
Page 481 Service Station Procedures To access the radiator reserve tank, Engine Coolant Check remove the right-side engine compartment cover (see page RESERVE TANK See page for the engine coolant location. Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information about checking other items on your vehicle.
Page 482: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 483 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately Rapid vehicle’s fuel economy: acceleration, abrupt cornering, Certification Seal (see page Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking) consumption.
Page 484 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Miles Gallons Miles per of fuel driven Gallon Plan and combine trips...
Page 485: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Before installing any accessory: Modifying your vehicle, or installing non-Acura accessories, may make Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere your vehicle unsafe. Before you Improper accessories or make any modifications or add any with proper vehicle operation or modifications can affect your performance.
Page 486 Accessories and Modifications Non-Acura wheels, because they Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with non- excessive stress on suspension Acura components could seriously components and will not be affect your vehicle’s handling, compatible with the tire pressure stability, and reliability.
Page 487: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKET Glove box Door and seat-back pockets GLOVE BOX Center and side pockets Console compartment Trunk In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to carry longer items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 488 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For is 850 lbs (385 kg). Overloading or improper example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount loading can affect handling and See Tire And Loading Information stability and cause a crash in equals 1,400 lbs.
Page 489 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Max Load 850 lbs Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 490 Carrying Cargo Be sure items placed on the floor Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Cargo Hook Buttons behind the front seats cannot roll Distribute cargo evenly on the underneath and interfere with the floor of the trunk, placing the CARGO HOOK BUTTON proper operation of the seats, the heaviest items on the bottom and sensors under the seats, or the...
Page 491 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......486 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine conditions, and how to operate the (Models without Keyless manual and automatic transmissions. Access System) ..... . 487 It also includes important Starting the Engine information on parking your vehicle, (Models with Keyless...
Page 492: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do these checks and Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check adjustments before you drive your page the gauges and indicators in the vehicle: instrument panel, and the Check the adjustment of the messages on the multi-information Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
Page 493 Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System) Your vehicle’s starting system has an Without touching the accelerator auto control mode. When you turn pedal, turn the ignition switch to the ignition switch to the START the START (III) position, then The engine is harder to start in cold (III) position, this feature keeps the release the ignition switch.
Page 494 Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System) Check Starting System Message If this message is on, the ignition switch has to be held in the START (III) position manually until the engine starts. The ignition switch can be held in that position up to 15 seconds.
Page 495 Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System) Your vehicle’s starting system has an In either of the following cases, you If the engine does not start, wait at auto control mode. When you have should insert the keyless access least 10 seconds before trying your keyless access remote and push remote into the keyless remote slot.
Page 496 Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System) Check Starting System Message If this message is on, you should Emergency Engine Start press and hold the engine start/stop If you cannot start the engine using button until the engine starts. The the normal engine start procedure, engine start/stop button may need to do the following:...
Page 497 Manual Transmission When shifting up or down, make When slowing down, you can get sure you push the clutch pedal down extra braking from the engine by all the way, shift to the next gear, shifting to a lower gear. This extra and let the pedal up gradually.
Page 498 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you good speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective red zone.
Page 499 Manual Transmission If you are still unable to shift to Reverse Lockout The manual transmission has a reverse, apply the parking brake, lockout so you cannot accidentally and select the ACCESSORY or shift from any forward gear to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode reverse while the vehicle is moving (see page at a certain speed.
Page 500 Automatic Transmission Models equipped with the Shift Lever Position Indicators keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
Page 501 Automatic Transmission Models equipped with the Shifting To shift from: Do this: keyless access system have an Press the brake pedal and engine start/stop button instead P to R press the shift lever release of an ignition switch. VEHICLE button. OFF (LOCK) Mode is the R to P Press the shift lever release...
Page 502 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D) Use this position for still cannot move the lever out of pedal and the release button on the your normal driving. The Park, see front of the shift lever to shift from transmission automatically selects a...
Page 503 Automatic Transmission S Position (S) To shift into the S Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release position, press the release button on If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal the front of the shift lever, and move the lever to S.
Page 504 Automatic Transmission Remove the key or built-in key SHIFT LOCK from the shift lock release slot, RELEASE SLOT then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the rear side. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. If you need to use the shift lock release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem.
Page 505 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Downshifting with the paddle shifter Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) allows you to increase the engine When you are driving in the D braking when going down steep or position, you can shift the long hills, and provides more power transmission up or down manually...
Page 506 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) The transmission control system Each time you pull either paddle You are trying to downshift from monitors the accelerator pedal use shifter, the transmission shifts one second to first with the accelerator and your driving conditions.
Page 507 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) To enter the sequential shift mode, Using the Paddle Shifters in the S GEAR POSITION INDICATOR position (Sequential Shift Mode) press the release button on the front With the shift lever in the S position, of the shift lever, move the lever to you can select the sequential shift the S position, then pull either paddle...
Page 508 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) When you accelerate from a stop, Downshifting with the paddle shifter The automatic transmission will not the transmission starts in first gear, allows you to increase the engine allow you to shift up or down if: and shifts from first to second braking when going down steep or automatically.
Page 509 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Starting in Second Gear Recommended Shift Points When you are in sequential shift Drive in the highest gear that lets mode, and the vehicle is stopped, the engine run and accelerate pull the (right) paddle shifter to smoothly.
Page 510 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD ) System SH-AWD Torque Distribution Each torque indicator is displayed as If equipped The super handling-all wheel drive Monitor a bar graph divided into 5 segments. (SH-AWD) system is a full time all- The number of segments represents TORQUE INDICATOR wheel-drive system that the amount of torque distributed to...
Page 511 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD ) System the engine idle until the indicator Your vehicle still has normal front- goes out. If the indicator does not go wheel drive with vehicle stability out, take your vehicle to a dealer to assist (VSA), but does not have the have it checked.
Page 512 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing downhill, you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof and the turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly, or windows are closed.
Page 513: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Pad Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators.
Page 514: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 515 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully uneven surfaces, such as gravel or distance it takes to stop the released, the EBD system may also...
Page 516 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA OFF Indicator have the VSA system inspected by system helps to stabilize the vehicle your dealer. during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA OFF more or less than desired.
Page 517 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System If the low tire pressure/TPMS When VSA is off, the VSA OFF VSA OFF Switch indicator comes on (see page indicator comes on as a reminder. or the multi-information display VSA OFF SWITCH Press and hold the switch again.
Page 518 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes Hill Start Assist start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel On models with SH-AWD off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to Your vehicle is equipped with a hill...
Page 519 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System On manual transmission models: Hill start assist may not prevent your If the VSA system indicator comes You must come to a complete stop, vehicle from rolling downhill on a on with a ‘‘CHECK HILL START press the clutch pedal, and shift to very steep or slippery slope, and will...
Page 520 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire If you think you can safely drive a Low Tire Pressure/ pressure monitoring system (TPMS) TPMS Indicator short distance to a service station, that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure/TPMS proceed slowly to the station, then engine and monitors the pressure in...
Page 521 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is Tire Pressure Monitor your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly. U.S.
Page 522 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Canada Example: Technology Package is This shows that the front left tire is U.S. model Canadian model shown. losing pressure. Each tire pressure is shown in PSI Each tire has its own pressure If any of the tires has low pressure, (U.S.
Page 523 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure/TPMS TPMS System Failure indicator comes on, or the multi- information display shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message, the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page ).
Page 524 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tire is replaced with the specified This device complies with the Changing a Tire with TPMS If you have a flat tire, the low tire regular tire equipped with the tire appropriate requirements or the pressure/TPMS indicator and tire pressure monitor sensor.
Page 525 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind spot information system when changing lanes.
Page 526 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI System Operation When BSI detects a vehicle in an The system will not alert you to all alert zone, a BSI alert indicator vehicles in blind spot zones (such as comes on near the corresponding vehicles you have just passed which outside rearview mirror.
Page 527 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BSI INDICATOR BSI ALERT INDICATOR BSI OFF BUTTON LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED...
Page 528 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Impacts to the radar sensors or the area around them can affect system ALERT INDICATOR performance. If an impact occurs, LEVER have the system checked by your dealer. ILLUMINATE BLINK The BSI alert indicator starts to blink Radar sensors, located underneath as a reminder if you move the turn each corner of the rear bumper,...
Page 529 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI may be adversely affected under Important Precautions Limitations Like all assistance systems, BSI has The BSI alert indicators may not the following circumstances: limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may illuminate under the following result in a collision. Always look in circumstances: When objects such as guard rails, your mirrors, to either side of your...
Page 530 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) The system is for your convenience. EXAMPLES GUARD RAIL POLE OR TREE Even if an object is within the alert zone, the system may not detect it, depending on its shape. Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Page 531 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Models equipped with the BSI OFF Button keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages U.S. model is shown. Canadian model is shown.
Page 532 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI Status Displays System Multi-Information BSI Indicator Description Status Display Message When you press and hold the BSI OFF button with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, a BSI ON or OFF message is displayed on the multi-information display for about 5 seconds. The BSI indicator will remain on while the system is off.
Page 533 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) This device complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page more information.
Page 534 Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to tow a Your vehicle is not designed to be trailer. Attempting to do so can void towed behind a motor home. If your your warranties.
Page 535 Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... . 530 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....531 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 541 repair of emissions control maintenance safety precautions.
Page 536: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 537: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Models equipped with the Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on keyless access system have an REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE the multi-information display to show engine start/stop button instead you when you should have your of an ignition switch.
Page 538 Maintenance Minder The remaining engine oil life is Pressing either INFO button ( / ) shown on the multi-information switches the display from the display according to this table: MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM CODE(S) message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message Calculated Engine Displayed will go off.
Page 539 Maintenance Minder This message reminds you that your vehicle will soon be due for scheduled maintenance. REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM(S) SUB ITEM(S) MAIN ITEM CODE SUB ITEM CODE(S) Press the SEL/RESET button on the When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 steering wheel repeatedly to select percent, the multi-information the engine oil life information.
Page 540 Maintenance Minder Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message will go off. Press the SEL/RESET button on the If the indicated maintenance service steering wheel repeatedly to select is not done and the remaining engine the engine oil life.
Page 541 Maintenance Minder These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to TOTAL PAST DUE DISTANCE the ON (II) position. TRAVELED U.S. Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode MAINTENANCE CODES is the equivalent of ON (II).
Page 542 Maintenance Minder This message is displayed again Maintenance Main Items and Sub when you drive over 10 miles (for Items TOTAL PAST DUE DISTANCE U.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadian U.S. TRAVELED models) after seeing the 0% message. Immediately have the service MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE performed, and make sure to reset...
Page 543 Maintenance Minder Turn the ignition switch to the Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display ON (II) position. Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required If the engine oil life is not maintenance service. You will see displayed, press the SEL/RESET ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’...
Page 544 Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Your authorized dealer knows your U.S. Vehicles: Precautions vehicle best and can provide According to state and federal If you have the required service competent, efficient service. regulations, failure to perform done but do not reset the display, or However, service at a dealer is not maintenance on the items marked mandatory to keep your warranties...
Page 545 Maintenance Minder Engine oil level Check every Lights Check the operation of Owner’s Maintenance Checks You should check the following time you fill the fuel tank. See all the lights monthly. See page items at the specified intervals. If page you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate Engine coolant level...
Page 546 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every Check parking brake adjustment 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 547: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID WASHER FLUID (Black cap) (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP RADIATOR CAP : Located under the cover...
Page 548: Engine Compartment Covers
Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER compartment are protected by COVER several covers. You may need to remove the covers when you perform some simple maintenance work. To remove the covers: Remove the right and left engine compartment covers by sliding BULKHEAD COVER...
Page 549: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal Recommended Engine Oil Oil is a major contributor to your says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ engine’s performance and longevity. The oil viscosity or weight is Always use a premium-grade provided on the container’s label. detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal.
Page 550: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter SH-AWD models: Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and Acura Motor Oil is the preferred You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W- it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter 20 oil is formulated for year-round given for a conventional motor oil: it...
Page 551 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Install a new oil filter according to DRAIN BOLT WASHER the instructions that come with it. Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the contacting surface of a new oil filter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Page 552: Engine Coolant
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Always use Honda Long-life Anti- Adding Engine Coolant Start the engine. The oil pressure freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant RESERVE TANK indicator should go out within 5 is pre-mixed with 50 percent seconds.
Page 553 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 554: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the On Canadian models windshield washer reservoir at least If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘LOW monthly during normal use. WASHER FLUID’’ message appears Do not use engine antif reeze or a on the multi-information display.
Page 555: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Check the fluid level with the engine GUIDE at normal operating temperature. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. For accurate UPPER results, wait about 60 seconds (but MARK...
Page 556 Transmission Fluid If the level is below the lower Insert the dipstick all the way back mark, add fluid into the dipstick into the transmission securely as hole to bring it to the level shown in the illustration. Use only Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic between the upper and lower transmission f luid).
Page 557: Manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission CHECK BOLT FILLER BOLT WASHER Check the fluid level with the Remove the check bolt and look for If no fluid comes out, remove the transmission at normal operating transmission fluid coming out of the filler bolt and washer. Slowly add temperature and the vehicle sitting bolt hole.
Page 558 Transmission Fluid Pour the fluid into the filler hole Reinstall the under cover, tighten the The transmission should be drained slowly and carefully so you do not mounting bolts securely, then put and refilled with new fluid according spill any. Clean up any spills the holding clips back in place.
Page 559: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission models Using any non-Honda brake fluid can only) cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake To access the reservoirs, remove the...
Page 560: Timing Belt
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Timing Belt Clutch Fluid Timing Belt Manual Transmission only The timing belt should be replaced according to the Maintenance Minder (see page Replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km (Canada) if you regularly drive your vehicle in any of the following conditions: In very high temperatures...
Page 561: Lights
Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a High Beam The headlights were properly aimed Headlight/Daytime Running when your vehicle was new. If you Light Bulb regularly carry heavy items in the Your vehicle has halogen high beam trunk, readjustment may be required. headlight bulbs which are also used Adjustments should be done by your for the daytime running light.
Page 562 Lights Push the electrical connector back RESERVE TANK BULB onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. (Driver’s side) Install the upper part of the air intake duct securely. Reinstall the holding clips.
Page 563 Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker HOLDING CLIP BOLT Light Bulb Start the engine. If you are replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. If you are replacing a passenger’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 564 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ BULB SOCKET by pushing it straight in the socket Parking Light Bulb until it bottoms. Start the engine. If you are replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn Insert the socket into the headlight assembly.
Page 565 Lights HOLDING CLIP COVER BOLT BOLT HOLDING CLIP UNDER COVER SOCKET BULB Use a flat-tip screwdriver to Use a wrench to remove the Remove the socket from the light remove the holding clips from the mounting bolts, and remove the assembly by turning it one-quarter edge of the inner fender cover, holding clip with a flat-tip...
Page 566 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket Start the engine. If you are Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb by pushing it straight in the socket Your vehicle uses halogen light replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn until it bottoms. bulbs.
Page 567 Lights BULB HOLDING CLIP COVER BOLT BOLT HOLDING CLIP UNDER COVER CONNECTOR Use a flat-tip screwdriver to Use a wrench to remove the Remove the electrical connector remove the holding clips from the mounting bolts, and remove the from the bulb by pushing on the edge of the inner fender cover, holding clip with a flat-tip tab and pulling the connector...
Page 568 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing Rear Bulbs and turn it one-quarter turn SCREW clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 569 Lights Push a new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms, and reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal.
Page 570: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts Side Turn Signal Lights Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up around the openings of Each outside mirror has side turn the seat belt anchors can cause the signal lights. The lights should be belts to retract slowly. Wipe the OPENING replaced by your dealer.
Page 571: Floor Mats
Floor Mats Make sure the rear floor mats are DRIVER’S SIDE FLOOR MAT REAR PASSENGER’S FLOOR MAT also properly hooked. If not, the floor FLOOR MAT ANCHORS FLOOR MAT ANCHOR mat will interfere with the seat operation and make the front Unlock passenger’s weight sensors ineffective.
Page 572: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Exterior Care, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Exterior Care Wiper Blades This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every 6 months. outside through the climate control Replace them if you find signs of system.
Page 573 Wiper Blades BLADE BLADE REINFORCEMENT STRIP LOCK TAB Disconnect the blade assembly Remove the blade from its holder Slide the new wiper blade into the from the wiper arm by pushing in by grabbing the tabbed end of the holder until the tabs lock. the lock tab.
Page 574: Tires
Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of Using tires that are excessively tread, and correctly inflated. handling, tread life, and riding worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can...
Page 575 Tires Even though your vehicle is Check the air pressures when the While tubeless tires have some equipped with TPMS, we tires are cold. This means the ability to self-seal if they are recommend that you visually check vehicle has been parked for at least 3 punctured, you should look closely your tires every day.
Page 576 Tires Recommended Tire Pressures The compact spare tire pressure is: SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology The following chart shows the Package models 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) recommended cold tire pressures for Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for most normal driving conditions.
Page 577 Tires High Speed Driving SH-AWD with Advance Package, Tire Inspection We strongly recommend that you do SH-AWD Special Edition, and Canadian Every time you check inflation, you not drive faster than the posted should also examine the tires for SH-AWD Elite Package models speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 578 Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate including, but not limited to, driving the date of manufacture (See Tire habits, road conditions, vehicle...
Page 579 Tires Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels In addition to proper inflation, Replace your tires with radial tires of Front Front correct wheel alignment helps to the same size, load range, speed decrease tire wear. If you find a tire rating, and maximum cold tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer pressure rating (as shown on the...
Page 580 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Wheel and Tire Specifications the same time. If that is not possible Wheels: or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your On 2WD Models tires or two rear tires as a pair. vehicle can affect handling and 17 x 8.0J (TPMS)
Page 581 Tires Winter Driving Snow Tires Premium Cobra Cable Chain Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All If you mount snow tires on your 1042P with accessory Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- vehicle, make sure they are radial adjusters weather tread design suitable for tires of the same size and load range most winter driving conditions.
Page 582 Tires Wheels Clean the wheels as you would the rest of the exterior. Wash them with Using the wrong chains, or not Traction devices that are the wrong the same solution, and rinse them properly installing chains, can size or improperly installed can thoroughly.
Page 583: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery The sensor on the negative terminal Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to monitors your vehicle’s battery white or yellowish powder) after a charger, disconnect both cables to condition. removing all engine compartment prevent damaging your vehicle’s covers (see page ).
Page 584: Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage Vehicle Storage Block the rear wheels. On models without navigation system If your vehicle’s battery is If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than 1 If the vehicle is to be stored for a disconnected, or goes dead, the time setting may be lost.
Page 585: Interior Care
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Cover the vehicle with a Leather ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made Vacuum dirt and dust from the from a porous material such as leather frequently. Pay close cotton. Non-porous materials, such attention to the pleats and seams. as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, Clean the leather with a soft cloth which can damage the paint.
Page 587 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 582 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 583 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....588 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 588: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 589 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Park the vehicle on firm, level, and pull over safely. Drive slowly along non-slippery ground. Put the the shoulder until you get to an area transmission in Park (automatic) far away from traffic lanes.
Page 590: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINTS EXTENSION Take the tool case out of the spare Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking tire. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 591 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION BRAKE HUB WHEEL NUT WRENCH Use the extension and the wheel Remove the wheel nuts, then Before mounting the spare tire, nut wrench as shown to raise the remove the flat tire. Handle the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel nuts carefully;...
Page 592 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground, Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel nut wrench the nearest automotive service...
Page 593 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tools in the tool SPACER CONE kit case. Place the tool kit case in WING BOLT the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could For normal seriously injure the occupants.
Page 594 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the ON start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (II) position or on models with on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to keyless access system, press the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 595 If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to the If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally START (III) position or on models go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s with keyless access system, press engine, either the battery is speed sounds normal, or even faster...
Page 596 If the Engine Won’t Start Are you using the proper starting If you find nothing wrong, you will On models with keyless access system procedure? Refer to Starting the Do you have your keyless access need a qualified technician to find on pages system remote with you? The the problem.
Page 597: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several Open the hood, and check the precautions. physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
Page 598 Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact. Once the vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, and then from the booster battery.
Page 599: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
Page 600 If the Engine Overheats If you don’t find an obvious leak, proper coolant mixture available, check the coolant level in the you can add plain water. radiator reserve tank. Add coolant Removing the radiator cap Remember to have the cooling if the level is below the MIN mark system drained and refilled with while the engine is hot can...
Page 601: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Start the engine, and watch the oil come on when the engine is pressure indicator. If it does not go running. If it starts flashing or stays out within 10 seconds, turn off the Running the engine with low oil on, the oil pressure has dropped very engine.
Page 602: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator If the charging system Immediately turn off all electrical indicator comes on brightly accessories. Try not to use other when the engine is running, the electrically operated controls such as battery is not being charged. the power windows. Keep the engine running;...
Page 603: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, Readiness Code while driving, it means one even though it may go off as you Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have the vehicle codes’’...
Page 604 Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Brake System Indicator To check if they are set, turn the U.S. Canada You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE ignition switch to the ON (II) Brake System FLUID’’ message on the multi- position (set the power mode to ON, information display.
Page 605 Brake System Indicator, Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually Slow down by shifting to a lower Opening the Fuel Fill Door gear, and pull to the side of the road Manually when it is safe. Because of the long distance needed to stop, it is hazardous to drive the vehicle.
Page 606 Fuses DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE UNDER-HOOD FUSE LABEL AIR CLEANER HOUSING NOTCH The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The passenger’s side interior fuse The under-hood fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. box is on the lower passenger’s side driver’s side next to the air cleaner panel.
Page 607 Fuses Turn the ignition switch to the Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your LOCK (0) position. vehicle stops working, the first thing Make sure the headlights and all you should check for is a blown fuse. other accessories are off.
Page 608 Fuses FUSE PULLER BLOWN BLOWN Also check the combined fuse box in Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the the under-hood fuse box. under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with fuses in the interior fuse boxes by one of the spare fuses of the same pulling out each one with the fuse...
Page 609 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you 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 610: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 40 A Rear Defroster Not Used Not Used Not Used 40 A Heater Motor 15 A Hazard 20 A Horn and Stop 7.5 A Keyless Access System 7.5 A Battery Sensor 15 A IG Coil 15 A...
Page 611 Fuse Locations No. Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 10 A VB SOL Driver’s side 10 A 7.5 A Meter 15 A Not Used 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A 7.5 A Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A Accessory 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A Moonroof...
Page 612 Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected Passenger’s side Not Used 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding 10 A Right Side Door Lock 20 A Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window Keyless Access System 10 A 20 A Front Passenger’s Power...
Page 613: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must Except SH-AWD models call a professional towing service or There are two ways to tow your be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle vehicle: the ground, do this: with just a rope or chain.
Page 614 Emergency Towing Improper towing preparation will The steering system can be damaged if On models with the Keyless Access damage the transmission. Follow the the steering wheel is locked. Leave the system, the ENGINE START/STOP above procedure exactly. If you cannot ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) BUTTON indicator will conf irm that shif t the transmission or start the...
Page 615: Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck On models with keyless access system If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck When you need to release the If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, steering lock while your vehicle’s mud, or snow, call a towing service battery is dead, do this: to pull it out (see page Follow the proper jump starting...
Page 616: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.
Page 617: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....612 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 614 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ......
Page 618: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 619 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on the side of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 620: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 194.0 in (4,928 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 74.0 in (1,880 mm) 18.5 US gal (70 ) Height 57.2 in (1,452 mm) Engine Change 1.66 US gal (6.3 ) Wheelbase 109.3 in (2,775 mm) coolant Total 2.19 US gal (8.3 ) Track Front...
Page 621 Specifications Lights Engine (2WD) Headlight (Low beam ) 35 W (D2S) Type Water cooled 4-stroke Headlight (High beam/DRL) 60 W (HB3) SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), Front turn signal/parking 28/8 W (Amber) gasoline engine lights Bore x Stroke 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) Front side marker lights 3 CP Displacement...
Page 622 Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear P245/50R17 98V P245/45R18 96V P245/40R19 94V Spare T135/80D17 103M Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Page 623 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction 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 624 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 625: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Load index (a numerical code Tire Size have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
Page 626 Tire Labeling Glossary of Tire Terminology Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) Cold Tire Pressure The tire air The cold tire inflation pressure is a group of numbers and letters pressure when the vehicle has been recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 627 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 628 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 629: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act drawn into the engine and burned. products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 630 Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls then controls how much fuel to inject Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls under all operating conditions. The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, designed and certified to work ignition timing control, exhaust gas together in reducing emissions to Ignition Timing Control System recirculation, and three way catalytic...
Page 631: Three Way Catalytic Converters
Three Way Catalytic Converters The three way catalytic converters Keep the engine well maintained. contain precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your vehicle diagnosed and reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back- gasses without affecting the metals. firing, stalling, or otherwise not The catalytic converters are referred running properly.
Page 632: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 633 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 634 Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following products and systems As required by the FCC: on your vehicle emit radio waves This device complies with Part 15 of the when in operation. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device Audio System may not cause harmful interference, and Audio...
Page 635 Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information ... 630 Warranty Coverages ..... 631 Reporting Safety Defects ....632 Authorized Manuals ..... . 633...
Page 636: Client Service Information
Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the P.O. Box 190816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Acura Client Relations Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7E Tel: (787) 620-7546 vehicle to you 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Page 637: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Acura is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
Page 638: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 639: Authorized Manuals
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for purchase a subscription to Service Express. Visit repair to engine and chassis components. It is written www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options. for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Page 641 Index Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141 Audio ....281, 376 Bluetooth Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 Bluetooth ........ . 273, 313, 365 Automatic Speed Control ....401 HandsFreeLink ....407, 424 Accessories ........479 Automatic Transmission ....
Page 642 Index Warning Labels ..... . 39, 59 Crankcase Emissions Control Where Should a Child Sit? ..38 System ......... 623 Capacities Chart ......614 Child Seats ........45 Cruise Control Indicator ....72 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .....
Page 643 Index Emergencies ........581 Disc Changer Error Messages . 263 If It Won’t Start ......588 Disposal of Used Oil ..... . 546 Battery, Jump Starting ....591 Malfunction Indicator Brake System Indicator ... . 598 Doors Lamp ........
Page 644 Index Ventilation ........204 Glove Box ........216 Fuel ..........468 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Fan, Interior ........230 Fill Door and Cap ...... . 470 (GVWR) ......483, 614 Features ......... . 225 Gauge ...........
Page 645 Index HomeLink Universal Hot Coolant ........77 Installing a Child Seat ..... 46 Transceiver ........ . 404 Key (Immobilizer System) ..65 Tether Anchorage Points ... 51 Hood, Opening and Closing ..472 Keyless Access System ....
Page 646 Index Low Coolant Level ......475 Multi-Information Display ....78 Low Fuel Indicator ......73 Music by Voice ....... 334 Label, Certification ......612 Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 595 Lane Change, Signaling ....
Page 647 Index VEHICLE OFF Mode ....185 Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465 Operating Range ......174 Outside Mirrors ......168 Power Socket Locations ....213 Rearview Mirror ......167 Power Windows ......206 Rear Window Defogger ....
Page 648 Index Reserve Tank, Engine Use During Pregnancy ....18 Specifications ........ . 614 Coolant ....... . 475, 546 Seat Heaters ......202, 204 Speed Control ........ . 401 Reverse Tilt Mirror ...... . 168 Seats, Adjusting the ...... .
Page 649 Index Starting the Engine ....487, 489 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581 TPMS System Failure ....517 Check Starting System ..488, 490 Technical Descriptions Tires ..........568 In Cold Weather at High DOT Tire Quality Grading ..
Page 650 Index Traction Devices ......575 USB Adapter Warning Labels, Location of ..58 Transmission Cable ....266, 275, 356, 367 Warranty Coverages ..... 631 Checking Fluid Level, Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..546 Washer, Windshield Automatic ......
Page 651 Index XM Radio ......246, 299 U.S.
Page 653: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: SH-AWD models Brake Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline, Rear Differential Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid pump octane number of 91 or Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or higher required (see ‘‘Fuel (DPSF) only.

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