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Accessories and Modifications .
Accessories
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Additional Safety Precaution .
Modifications
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Accessory Power Sockets
Additives, Engine Oil
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Airbag (SRS)
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Air Cleaner Element
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Air Conditioning System
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Usage
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Air Outlets (Vents)
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Air Pressure, Tires
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Alcohol in Gasoline
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
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  • Page 1 Main Menu Index Appearance Care ......Brakes Audio System ....149, 163, 183 Anti-lock System (ABS) ... Accessories and Modifications . Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . Break-in, New Linings ..... Accessories ........ Fluid ........... Automatic Lighting ......Automatic Speed Control .....
  • Page 2 Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement CD Changer ........Climate Control System ....Back-up Lights ......CD Player ......171, 194 Coat Hook ........Brake Lights ......Certification Label ......Code, Audio System ..... Cargo Area Light ...... Chains ..........CO in the Exhaust ......
  • Page 3 Main Menu Index Defects, Reporting Safety .... Dust and Pollen Filter ....Overheating ....... Defogger, Rear Window ....DVD Player ........Specifications ......Defrosting the Windows ....Speed Limiter ......Differential Fluid ......Starting ........Digital Clock ......150, 190 Ethanol in Gasoline ......
  • Page 4 Main Menu Index Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... Flat Tire, Changing a ....Fluids Gas Mileage, Improving ....Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Automatic Transmission ..Gasohol .......... Hazard Warning Flashers ....Brake .......... Gasoline ......... Headlights ........Power Steering ......Fuel Reserve Indicator ....
  • Page 5 Main Menu Index Identification Number, Vehicle . Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 373 Ignition Lubricant Specifications Chart . Keys ..........Keys ..........Luggage ......... Switch ........... Timing Control System .... Immobilizer System ......Important Safety Precautions ..Label, Certification .......
  • Page 6 Main Menu Index Neutral Gear Position ....Paint Touch-up ......Radiator Overheating ....New Vehicle Break-in ....Radio/Cassette/CD Sound Panel Brightness Control ....NOTICE, Explanation of ....Park Gear Position ......System ....... 145, 163, 183 Numbers, Identification ....Parking ...........
  • Page 7 Main Menu Index Timing Belt ........ Lap/Shoulder Belt ...... Solvent-type Cleaners ....Tires ........... Maintenance ........ Sound System ....145,163, 183 Wiper Blades ......Reminder Light and Spare Tire Replacing Seat Belts After a Beeper ........ 46, 58 Inflating ........Crash ..........
  • Page 8 Main Menu Index Steering Wheel Tensioners, Seat Belts ....Transmission Adjustment ........Theft Protection ......Checking Fluid Level ....Anti-theft Column Lock ..... Three Way Catalytic Converter . Fluid Selection ......Stereo Sound System . 145, 163, 183 Timing Belt ........
  • Page 9 Main Menu Index Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Compact Spare ......System ........Wrench ........VSA System Indicator ..73, 267 Windows VSA Activation Indicator . 73, 266 Cleaning ........VSA Off Switch ......Operating the Power ....Vehicle Storage ......Rear, Defogger ......

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 4. Adjust the Head Restraints . Using Child Seats with information about how to protect 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Tethers ........yourself and your passengers. It Belts ........
  • Page 11 Daytime Running Lights .... Adjustments ......contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Brightness ..Head Restraints ......your Acura. All the essential controls Turn Signals ........ Rear Seat Access ...... Windshield Wipers ..... Folding the Second Seat ..
  • Page 12 Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Climate Control System ....Radio Frequencies ....Operating the CD Changer ..Fully-automatic Operation ..Radio Reception ......CD Player Error Indications ..Semi-automatic Operation ..Operating the CD Player ..CD Changer Error Mode Button/Mode Icon ..
  • Page 13 Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Acura, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
  • Page 14 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Starting the Engine ....... starting the engine under various Starting in Cold Weather conditions, and how to operate the at High Altitude ....automatic transmission. It also Automatic Transmission ....includes important information on Shift Lever Position Indicator .
  • Page 15 Replacing Engine Coolant ..Winter Driving ......form more complex maintenance Windshield Washers ....Snow Tires ......tasks on your Acura, you may want Automatic Transmission Fluid ..Tire Chains ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Differential Fluid ......Lights ..........

  • Page 16: Seat Belts

    Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Acura helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you Waxing ........information on how to clean your Aluminum Wheels ....vehicle and preserve its appearance: Paint Touch-up ......

  • Page 17: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
  • Page 18 Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Acura, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also Uniform Tire Quality The Clean Air Act .....
  • Page 19 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 20 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............399 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................403 How to order manuals and other technical literature.

  • Page 21: Indicator Lights

    Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.67) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.136) GAUGES (P.74) (P.254) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 163, 183) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.93) MIRROR GLOVE BOX CONTROLS (P.100) (P.116) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.111) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.238) REAR A/C CONTROL...
  • Page 22 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS VTM-4 LOCK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.82) (P.259) (P.88) PASSENGER AIRBAG HEADLIGHTS/ CUTOFF INDICATOR TURN SIGNALS (P.58) (P.79/83) MOONROOF HAZARD WARNING SWITCH LIGHTS (P.114) (P.87) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.267) LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH...
  • Page 23 Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
  • Page 24 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. (10) Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
  • Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle your passengers, your vehicle is wear seat belts.

  • Page 26: Airbags

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed.

  • Page 27: Head Restraints

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Move the front Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Door Locks Your vehicle’s seats are designed to seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces keep you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...

  • Page 28: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.

  • Page 29: Protecting Adults

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate These instructions also apply to monitor light on the instrument children who have outgrown child panel to indicate when a specific...

  • Page 30: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to a front move the seat away from the airbag can result in serious steering wheel to the farthest injury or death if the front...

  • Page 31: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.

  • Page 32: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning head then tug on the belt to make sure the restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
  • Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the shoulder If the seat belt touches or crosses To adjust the height of a front seat belt again to remove any slack from your neck, or if it crosses your arm belt anchor, squeeze the two release the shoulder belt, then check that instead of your shoulder, you need to...
  • Page 34 Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Acura dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.

  • Page 35: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults In addition, an occupant who is out of Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting position in the front seat can be Position After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the vehicle, very important that they continue to...

  • Page 36: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Never let passengers ride in the from the steering wheel or cargo area or on top of a folded- dashboard.
  • Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Do not put any accessories on seat Keep your hands and arms away Do not attach hard objects on or Devices intended to improve If your If a side airbag belts. from the airbag covers. near a front door.

  • Page 38: Protecting Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children 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 seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.

  • Page 39: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back Never hold an infant or child on Seat If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, your lap. seat belt in a crash, you could be children of all ages and sizes are thrown forward into the safer when they are restrained in the...

  • Page 40: The Passenger's Front Airbag

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children With an advanced airbag system, the The Passenger’s Front Airbag front passenger’s airbag is turned off Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to if sensors detect a total weight of help protect adults in a moderate to less than about 65 lbs (30 kg) in the severe frontal collision.
  • Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the front airbag front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your vehicle has warning children must be properly restrained labels on the driver’s and front in a back seat, your vehicle has passenger’s visors.

  • Page 42: Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention Your vehicle has two rows of back Many parents say they prefer to put seats where children can be properly an infant or small child in the front restrained.
  • Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Lock all doors and the tailgate Leaving children without Use childproof door locks to vehicle. when your vehicle is not in use. adult supervision is illegal in most Children who play in vehicles can prevent children from opening the Using this feature will...

  • Page 44: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children. Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: The child seat should meet safety...
  • Page 45 However, Acura is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your vehicle.
  • Page 46 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Acura’s Never in the front seat, due Infants: recommendations on where to place to the front airbag hazard. rear-facing and forward-facing child seats in your vehicle.
  • Page 47 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
  • Page 48 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a rear-facing child seat in a back seat, Placing a rear-facing child seat not the front. Even with advanced in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a airbags, which can automatically collision.
  • Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a rear- facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
  • Page 50 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.
  • Page 51 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the Tips driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page ). Or it may prevent them from locking the seat-back in the desired upright position (see page...
  • Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Of the different seats available, we Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- We strongly recommend placing a point harness system as shown. forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.
  • Page 53 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer Improperly placing a forward- back and front passenger seating facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the front airbags that must be activated to secure a...
  • Page 54 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children 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...
  • Page 55 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the child seat, unlatch the buckle, recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit unroute the seat belt, and let the belt for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can...
  • Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If the shoulder part of the belt rests Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not let a child wear a seat belt over the child’s collarbone and across the neck or over the stomach. against the center of the chest, and This could result in serious neck and the lap belt rests over the child’s...
  • Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If a child who uses a booster must Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front ride in front, move the vehicle seat The National Highway Traffic Safety as far to the rear as possible, and be Administration and Transport sure the child is wearing the seat Canada recommend that all children...
  • Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Physical Size while age may be one indicator of Physically, a child must be large ride up front, be sure to: when a child can safely ride in the enough for the lap/shoulder belt to front, there are other important...
  • Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Second Seat Installation: Third Seat Installation: Your vehicle has attachment points for a tether-style child seat to be installed on the second or third row as shown. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
  • Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Lift the head restraint, then route Attach the tether strap hook to the the tether strap over the seat-back tether attachment point, and tighten between the legs of the head the strap according to the child seat restraint.

  • Page 61: Using Latch

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using LATCH Canada Only LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE LOWER SYSTEM SYMBOL ANCHORS This symbol on rear or forward facing child seats or booster cushions indicates the presence of LATCH compatible hardware. RIGID TYPE To install a LATCH-compatible child Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH Put the child seat in a second row seat:...
  • Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children FLEXIBLE TYPE Follow the child seat maker’s Attach the attaching clip to the instructions for any additional tether anchor fitting and tighten advice on adjusting or tightening the strap according to the child the fit.

  • Page 63: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The lap/shoulder belts goes over Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ your shoulder, across your chest, shoulder belts in all seven seating and across your hips. positions.
  • Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To fasten the belt, insert the latch The seat belts in all seating positions plate into the buckle, then tug on the except the driver’s have an additional belt to make sure the buckle is locking mechanism that must be latched.
  • Page 65 The SRS indicator light will come on if there is a problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (see page Your Acura has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to severe frontal collision. Driver and Passenger Safety...

  • Page 66: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Acura provides a lifetime warranty it must be replaced by the dealer. A condition of your seat belts regularly. on seat belts. Acura will repair or belt that has been worn during a replace any seat belt component that crash may not provide the same level...

  • Page 67: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Supplemental Restraint System SRS Components (SRS) includes: (10) Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
  • Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags A driver’s seat position sensor that An indicator light on the How Your Front Airbags Work monitors the driver’s seat position instrument panel that alerts you to and adjusts the inflation and a possible problem with the timing of the driver’s airbag (see system (see page...
  • Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you ever have a moderate to Since both airbags use the same severe frontal collision, the sensors sensors, both airbags normally will detect the vehicle’s rapid inflate at the same time. However, it deceleration.
  • Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what If there is a problem in the sensor, Driver’s Seat Position Sensor looks like smoke. This is actually Your vehicle has a driver’s seat the SRS indicator in the instrument powder from the airbag’s surface.
  • Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The driver’s and front passenger’s Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors U.S. Owners Your vehicle has front passenger’s seat sensors may not work properly For additional information on how weight sensors as part of the your airbags work, see the booklet advanced airbag system.
  • Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you ever have a moderate to To get the best protection from the How Your Side Airbags Work severe side impact, the sensors will side airbags, front seat occupants detect rapid deceleration and signal should wear their seat belts and sit the control unit to instantly inflate...

  • Page 73: How The Srs Indicator Light Works

    See your Acura dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
  • Page 74 Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side...
  • Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the light is on, it does not mean If there is no passenger in the front How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff there is a problem with the front passenger’s seat, this indicator does Indicator Works passenger’s airbag.
  • Page 76 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure the front passenger’s seat If a passenger is tall enough to use To ensure the front passenger’s seat weight sensors keep the passenger’s the seat belt and sit properly, but the weight sensors keep the passenger’s airbag activated when an adult or passenger airbag cutoff indicator...
  • Page 77 The indicator may come on or off a any airbag by yourself. This must few seconds later if the weight on be done by an Acura dealer or a the front passenger’s seat changes. knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator light alerts you Take your vehicle to to a problem.
  • Page 78 If it is necessary to modify an prevent the side airbag system advanced front airbag system to from working properly. accommodate a person with first contact Acura disabilities, Client Services at 800-382-2238. Do not place any items under the This could make the front seats.

  • Page 79: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

  • Page 80: Safety Labels

    They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Acura dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL...

  • Page 81: Control Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.67) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.136) GAUGES (P.74) (P.254) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 163, 183) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.93) MIRROR GLOVE BOX CONTROLS (P.100) (P.116) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.111) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.238) REAR A/C CONTROL...
  • Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LAMP (P.303) INDICATOR (P.71) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM LOW OIL PRESSURE (P.69) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.71) INDICATOR (P.68) INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CHARGING SYSTEM (P.69) INDICATOR (P.68) INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL...
  • Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Malfunction Indicator Supplemental Restraint indicators to give you important Lamp System Indicator information about your vehicle. See page This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure comes on at any other time, it...
  • Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Immobilizer System U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Indicator This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition Parking Brake and Brake System Anti-lock Brake System Indicator (ABS) Indicator switch ON (II). It will then go off if This light has two functions: This light normally comes on for a you have inserted a properly-coded...
  • Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Brake Lamp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor Hazard Warning If a brake light does not work, the Indicators The left or right turn signal light indicator comes on BRAKE LAMP blinks when you signal a lane change when you push the brake pedal with or turn.
  • Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Cruise Control Indicator High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator This lights when you set the cruise This light comes on with the high This light comes on when the control. See page for information beam headlights.
  • Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature VTM-4 Indicator (U.S. models only) Indicator This indicator monitors the This light normally comes on for a On cars with automatic lighting (see temperature of the automatic few seconds when you turn the page This indicator reminds you that the transmission fluid.
  • Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the Vehicle If this light comes on and stays on at Stability Assist (VSA) system.
  • Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total GAUGE number of kilometers your vehicle has been driven. The total number is displayed when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). TRIP METER SELECT BUTTON TRIP METER ODOMETER...
  • Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges displayed. Trip Meter Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. To reset a trip meter, display it, and It is most accurate when the vehicle SELECT BUTTON then press and hold the Reset button is on level ground.
  • Page 91 If this maintenance is two seconds when you turn the done by someone other than your ignition switch to ON (II). Acura dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) this...
  • Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges SELECT BUTTON RESET BUTTON Turn off the engine. Press and hold the select and reset buttons on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). Hold the buttons for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets.

  • Page 93: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HEADLIGHTS/ INSTRUMENT PANEL VTM-4 LOCK REAR WINDOW TURN SIGNALS BRIGHTNESS (P.259) DEFOGGER features you use most often. The left (P.82) (P.88) (P.79/83)
  • Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door. On vehicles with automatic lighting When the light switch is in either of these positions, the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder.
  • Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To flash the high beams, pull the To turn on automatic lighting, turn Automatic Lighting turn signal lever back lightly, then the light switch to AUTO at any time. release it. The high beams will come The lights will come on automatically AUTO POSITION on and go off.
  • Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The lights will remain on when Even with the automatic lighting Do not leave the light switch in you remove the key from the feature turned on, we recommend AUTO if you will not be driving ignition switch.
  • Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
  • Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper Without Touring Package direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
  • Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you turn the INT TIME ring to the shortest delay, the wipers will change from intermittent to low speed operation when vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). In intermittent, the wipers operate To operate the wipers in mist mode, every few seconds.
  • Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel When the system senses rainfall, it Automatic Wipers turns on the windshield wipers and Touring Model varies their speed (intermittent, low speed, or high speed) depending on how hard it is raining. When the rotary switch is in the (low speed) or (high speed)
  • Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you try to clean the windshield around the rainfall sensor using a cloth soaked with water with the RAINFALL SENSOR ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the wiper switch in the AUTO position, the wiper may operate unexpectedly and you may get injured.

  • Page 102: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning To clean the windshield, pull back on The rear window wiper switch is Push the red button to the right of the wiper control lever.

  • Page 103: Rear Window Defogger

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Rear Window Defogger Fog Lights and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.

  • Page 104: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel.

  • Page 105: Keys And Locks

    Do not drop the keys or set heavy need to replace a key, use only an objects on them. Acura-approved key blank. Keep the keys away from liquids. Your vehicle comes with two master If they get wet, dry them keys and a valet key.
  • Page 106 A properly- key or other metal object is near the contact your Acura dealer. coded master or valet key must be ignition switch when you insert the used in the ignition switch for the key.

  • Page 107: Ignition Switch

    Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks You can insert or As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. This device complies with Part 15 of the To switch from ACCESSORY to FCC rules.
  • Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks In this position, Use this position ACCESSORY (I) START (III) Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the accessory power socket. returns to ON (II) when you let go of MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH the key.
  • Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks the remaining doors and the tailgate, Lockout Prevention push the lock tab down or push the If you forget and leave the key in the master switch down, then close the ignition switch, Lockout Prevention LOCK TAB door.
  • Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks When you push the LOCK button a go off immediately. Remote Transmitter second time within 5 seconds after you have locked the doors, you will If you unlock the doors and the LOCK BUTTON hear a beep to verify that the...
  • Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your vehicle’s horn and lights to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights and instrument panel lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
  • Page 112 This device complies with Industry programmed to your vehicle’s Canada Standard RSS-210. system by your Acura dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause need to be reprogrammed.
  • Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks complete. You can turn the driving position Recalling a Memorized Driving memory activation off and on. To Position If the seat and mirrors are already in turn it off, press and hold the LOCK On Touring Model the proper positions, you will hear and UNLOCK buttons at the same...

  • Page 114: Tailgate

    Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Tailgate LOCK LEVER HANDLE The childproof door locks are To open the tailgate, pull the handle, See page for information on designed to prevent children seated then lift up the tailgate. cargo loading.
  • Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by squeezing the handle.
  • Page 116 See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Your Acura has power adjustments for the driver’s seat. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.

  • Page 117: Driver's Lumbar Support

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Pull the center of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the Vary the lumbar support by moving down to lower the seat.
  • Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Manual Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the seat-back angle of the backward, pull up on the lever under front seats, pull up on the lever on the seat cushion’s front edge.

  • Page 119: Second And Third Row Seat Adjustments

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Second and Third Row Seat Adjustments SECOND THIRD SEAT SEAT HANDLE To change the seat-back angle of the To adjust the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on third seat, pull on the handle on the the handle on the outside of the seat- back of the seat-back, move the seat- back.

  • Page 120: Head Restraints

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats To remove a head restraint for Head Restraints cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.

  • Page 121: Rear Seat Access

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Rear Seat Access Folding the Second Seat The left and right halves of the second seat can be folded up separately to create more cargo space. If you are folding the left half of the seat, use the ignition key to release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor.

  • Page 122: Folding The Third Seat

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Folding the Third Seat RELEASE BUTTON To create more cargo space, you can Store the head restraints in the Use the ignition key to release the fold the third seat forward. storage compartment. Make sure seat belt from the detachable To fold the third seat: the head restraints are face up...
  • Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook whenever the third seat is folded. Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving.

  • Page 124: Detachable Anchors

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Detachable Anchors SMALL LATCH PLATE The seat belts in the center seat of the second row and in both of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable seat belt anchor that allows the seat belt to be unlatched when the seats are folded down.

  • Page 125: Seat Heaters

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever Seat Heaters remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the SEAT HEATERS switch lightly.

  • Page 126: Power Windows

    Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your vehicle’s windows are The driver’s door armrest has a MAIN SWITCH DRIVER’S WINDOW electrically-powered. Turn the master power window control panel. SWITCH ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or To open any of the passenger’s lower any window.
  • Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the front passenger’s window and the rear power windows. With this Closing a power window on To open the driver’s switch off, the passenger’s windows someone’s hands or fingers can AUTO...
  • Page 128 If the power windows do not operate window system. You should have properly after resetting, have your your car inspected by your dealer. vehicle checked by a Acura dealer. You can still close the window by pulling back on the window switch lightly and hold it.

  • Page 129: Moonroof

    Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to ten minutes after press and hold the top of the switch you turn off the ignition.

  • Page 130: Mirrors

    Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors SENSOR INDICATOR clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. AUTO SWITCH The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror.
  • Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Touring Model SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Adjust the outside mirrors with the Push the appropriate edge of the With the selector switch in the adjustment switch on the left side of adjustment switch to move the center (off) position, the passenger’s the dashboard:...

  • Page 132: Parking Brake

    Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. HEATED MIRROR BUTTON PARKING BRAKE PEDAL The outside mirrors are heated to re- To apply the parking brake, push the move fog and frost.

  • Page 133: Driving Position Memory System

    Driving Position Memory System Touring Model Storing a Driving Position in Memory MEMO BUTTON Your Acura has a memory feature Store a driving position as explained for the driver’s seat and outside in this section only when the vehicle mirror positions.
  • Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Position Memory System Doing any of the following after The system will move the seat and Selecting a Memorized Position pressing the MEMO button will outside mirrors to the memorized cancel the storing procedure. positions.
  • Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Position Memory System To stop the system’s automatic ad- If desired, you can use the justment; adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside Press any button on the control mirrors after they are in their panel: MEMO, 1 or 2.

  • Page 136: Beverage Holders

    Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holders To open the front beverage holder, Be careful when you are using the Your vehicle is equipped with a flip- push on the lid. beverage holders. A spilled liquid over center console lid that provides that is very hot can scald you or your a tray and beverage holders for the passengers.

  • Page 137: Beverage Holder

    Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder Second Row Center Armrest Third Row Seat Armrest The second row seat also has a Rear Door Pocket beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down. Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 138: Console Compartment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Rear Compartment, Cargo Hooks Console Compartment Rear Compartment Cargo Hooks To open the console compartment, Storage compartments are located in The hooks on the floor of the cargo pull up on the lever and lift the lid. the armrests for the third row seat.

  • Page 139: Sunglasses Holder

    Main Menu Table of Contents Sunglasses Holder, Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder Sun Visor EXTENSION SUN VISOR To open the sunglasses holder, push Some larger styles of sunglasses To use the sun visor, pull it down. on the front edge. It will unlatch and may not fit in the holder.

  • Page 140: Vanity Mirror

    Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror, Accessory Power Sockets Make sure you put the sun visor Vanity Mirror Accessory Power Sockets back in place when you are getting FRONT into or out of the vehicle. Do not use (Without Rear Entertainment System) the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.

  • Page 141: Accessory Power Sockets

    Main Menu Table of Contents Accessory Power Sockets FRONT (With Rear Entertainment System) To use the socket in the console When both the front and console compartment, pull the cover up. sockets are being used, the combined power rating of both To use an accessory power socket, accessories should be 120 watts or the ignition switch must be in...

  • Page 142: Coin Box

    Main Menu Table of Contents Coin Box, Coat Hook Coin Box Coat Hook CARGO AREA SECOND ROW The coin box is located under the To use a coat hook, push on the lid. To use this coat hook, rotate the audio system.

  • Page 143: Interior Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights When this switch is in the OFF When the switch is in the Door Light Control Switch position: Activated position: None of the lights come on when a The individual map lights in the door or the tailgate is opened.
  • Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights The cargo area (3rd row) light The lights go out about six seconds When the switch is in the ON comes on when any door or the after all the doors and the tailgate position: tailgate is opened if the switch in are closed.
  • Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Individual Map Lights Cargo Area Light FRONT SECOND ROW Turn on the front and second row The cargo area light has a three- individual map lights by pushing the position switch. In the OFF position, button next to each light.
  • Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Tailgate Light Courtesy Lights The light in the tailgate has an on-off switch to control if the light comes on when the tailgate is opened. The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.
  • Page 147 Table of Contents Climate Control System The automatic climate control CENTER VENTS CORNER VENT system in your Acura picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.

  • Page 148: Climate Control System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System REAR CENTER VENT Comfort and Convenience Features...

  • Page 149: Fully-Automatic Operation

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Fully-automatic Operation TEMPERATURE DISPLAY To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, AUTO BUTTON REAR A/C CONTROL BUTTON press the AUTO button. Then set the desired temperature by pressing either side of the TEMP button: to raise the temperature above the displayed value, or to lower the...

  • Page 150: Semi-Automatic Operation

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation RECIRCULATION BUTTON You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Some of these functions appear in the Trip Computer/Navigation System display.
  • Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Recirculation Button RECIRCULATION BUTTON This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode).

  • Page 152: Mode Button/Mode Icon

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Mode Button/Mode Icon Use the MODE Button or MODE icon to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button or touch the icon, the display shows the mode selected.
  • Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.

  • Page 154: Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.

  • Page 155: Rear A/C Unit

    Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Rear A/C Unit Your vehicle has two controls for the REAR A/C PASSENGER REAR A/C REAR CENTER VENT CONTROL PANEL CONTROL BUTTON rear A/C unit. The rear A/C control button is located on the climate control panel, and the rear A/C passenger control panel is on the back of the center console.
  • Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System To enable the rear A/C passenger Rear A/C Control Button Rear A/C Passenger Control Panel control panel, press the RR A/C AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Manual button on the control panel. The light in the button will come on.
  • Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow. Mode Button Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. With the button selected, heated air flows from the rear lower vents.

  • Page 158: Audio System

    Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System Touring Model Your Acura’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...

  • Page 159: Operating The Radio

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of four methods to The SCAN function Operating the Radio SCAN The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
  • Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio PWR/VOL STEREO TUNE KNOB KNOB BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band.
  • Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT A.SEL INDICATOR TUNE KNOB traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.

  • Page 162: Adjusting The Sound

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Select BAL or FAD by pressing the Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are TUNE knob. Adjust the Balance or You can use the instrument panel each adjustable. You select which of Fader to your liking by turning the brightness control dial to adjust the il- these you want to adjust by pressing...

  • Page 163: Digital Clock

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Digital Clock CLOCK BUTTON On vehicles with Navigation System The audio system display usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows the operation mode of the radio, cassette player, or CD changer when you operate them, then goes back to the time display...

  • Page 164: Operating The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a Operating the Cassette Player The ignition switch must be in you insert a cassette. If the tape was tape is playing, either with the PWR/ ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

  • Page 165: Tape Search Functions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Tape Search Functions PWR/VOL KNOB TAPE DIRECTION With a cassette playing, you can use INDICATOR the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT CASSETTE SLOT function to find a desired program. FF/REW Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly.
  • Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP function allows SKIP you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To skip to the beginning REPEAT INDICATOR of a song or passage currently playing, push the button. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds.
  • Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT Caring for the Cassette Player continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find Damaged cassettes can jam inside song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.

  • Page 168: Operating The Cd Changer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Changer Your Acura’s audio system has an in- LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT dash CD changer that holds up to six CD EJECT BUTTON discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You...
  • Page 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Repeat this until all six positions To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one are loaded. The system will then operation: begin playing the last CD loaded. Press and release the Load button.
  • Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you press the Load button while a CD is playing, the system will stop LOAD BUTTON CD LOADED CD SLOT INDICATOR BUTTON playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD just loaded.
  • Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To move rapidly within a track, press To activate the Repeat Operation REPEAT Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the appropriate SKIP feature, press and release the RPT the CD button. You will see ‘‘Cd’’ in button.
  • Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert PWR/VOL AM BUTTON FM BUTTON KNOB INDICATOR INDICATOR a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press BUTTON the TAPE button.
  • Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the eject button. You CD EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the Load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
  • Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you press the Eject button while Protecting Compact Discs listening to the radio or tape, or with For information on how to handle the audio system turned off, the disc and protect compact discs, see page that was last selected is ejected.

  • Page 175: Cd Changer Error Indications

    If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart Disc-changer Consult your Acura dealer. to the right. If you cannot clear the malfunction. error indication, take the vehicle to High temperature.

  • Page 176: Am/Fm/Cassette/Cd Stereo Audio System

    Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System Without Touring Package Your Acura’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 177: Operating The Radio

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.
  • Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of four methods to The SCAN function To store a frequency: SCAN find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
  • Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no A.SEL INDICATOR longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
  • Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store TUNE KNOB other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.

  • Page 181: Adjusting The Sound

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound These two Balance/Fader BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.

  • Page 182: Audio System Lighting

    ‘‘FM101.’’ Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Acura’s radio can receive the How well your Acura’s radio receives complete AM and FM bands. stations is dependent on many Those bands cover these frequen-...
  • Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.

  • Page 184: Operating The Cd Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD SLOT SKIP BUTTONS With the system on, insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
  • Page 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When the system reaches the end of You can use the SKIP buttons while To activate the Repeat REPEAT the disc, it will return to the begin- a disc is playing to select passages feature, press and release the Repeat ning and play the disc again.

  • Page 186: Operating The Cd Changer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is Operating the CD Changer CD button. The disc and track playing, the system will automatically (Optional) A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.

  • Page 187: Protecting Compact Discs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.

  • Page 188: Cd Player Error Indications

    Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Acura dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. Control Error Consult your Acura dealer.

  • Page 189: Cd Changer Error Indications

    Disc-changer If the code disappears within a few seconds, malfunction. unit is OK. If it does not, consult your Acura dealer. Press the magazine eject button and pull out Disc-changer the magazine, check for error indication. Insert malfunction.

  • Page 190: Operating The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player The cassette system features Dolby FF BUTTON noise reduction, automatic sensing of PLAY DOLBY BUTTON chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and BUTTON BUTTON auto-reverse for continuous play. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.

  • Page 191: Tape Search Functions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
  • Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP function allows The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions SKIP REPEAT you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.

  • Page 193: Caring For The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. When they are not in use, store Caring for the Cassette Player The cassette player picks up dirt and Cassettes longer than that use cassettes in their cases to protect oxides from the tape.
  • Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The middle button adjusts the If you are playing a cassette, use the Remote Audio Controls volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press CH button to advance to the next CH BUTTON the top or bottom of the button and selection.
  • Page 195 Owner’s Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Acura dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...

  • Page 196: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Audio System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio system Optional on U.S. Touring model only Your Acura’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
  • Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System This system also has a rear entertainment system that allows the rear passengers to listen through FRONT SYSTEM DISPLAY REAR SYSTEM DISPLAY wireless headhones to different programming than the front seat occupants. A built-in DVD player allows the rear passengers to watch DVDs or video CDs.

  • Page 198: Operating The Radio

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to SCAN STEREO TUNE KNOB INDICATOR INDICATOR operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.
  • Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of four methods to The SCAN function To store a frequency: SCAN find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong Select the desired band, AM or band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
  • Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you A.SEL AM/FM INDICATOR BUTTON preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
  • Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset A.SEL AM/FM TUNE KNOB INDICATOR BUTTON buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.

  • Page 202: Adjusting The Sound

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are ADJUSTMENT LEVEL each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.

  • Page 203: Digital Clock

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Digital Clock On vehicles with Navigation System The right display usually shows the time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows the operation mode of the radio, cassette player, CD player, or rear entertainment system when you operate them, then goes back to the time display after five seconds.

  • Page 204: Operating The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). DOLBY TAPE DIRECTION CASSETTE TAPE EJECT INDICATOR INDICATOR SLOT BUTTON Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
  • Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Noise reduction remains off until you AM/FM CASSETTE SLOT CD/CDG BUTTON turn it on by pressing the button BUTTON again. When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.
  • Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System push the side of the SKIP bar. Pressing the Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use You will see FF flashing in the button, or either side of the the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT display as the tape fast forwards.

  • Page 207: Operating The Cd Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. PWR/VOL KNOB CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot.
  • Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When the system reaches the end of You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar To activate the Repeat REPEAT the disc, it will return to the begin- while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT ning and play the disc again.

  • Page 209: Operating The Cd Changer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is Operating the CD Changer CD button. The disc and track playing, the system will automatically (Optional) A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.

  • Page 210: Cd Player Error Indications

    If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error the CD player indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Acura dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

  • Page 211: Cd Changer Error Indications

    FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not your Acura dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Acura dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.

  • Page 212: Rear Entertainment System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Optional on U.S. Touring model only Your Acura is equipped with a Rear Entertainment System that includes REAR PWR BUTTON a DVD player for the enjoyment of the rear passengers. With this...
  • Page 213 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System When the rear system is turned on, it REAR PWR RR CTRL selects the entertainment source it BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB was last set to. If that source has been removed (the DVD has been ejected from the player, for example), you will see ‘‘_ _ _ _’’...
  • Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Rear Video Operation REAR CONTROL DVD SLOT EJECT The DVD player in your Rear PANEL BUTTON Entertainment System can play DVD video discs and CDs. It features Dolby noise reduction. The video screen is designed for use by the rear seat passengers only.
  • Page 215 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player from the Front Control Panel RR CTRL SELECTOR REAR PWR KNOB BUTTON To operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel, you RR LED must first push on the rear power button, then turn the RR CTRL knob clockwise to enable the panel.
  • Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System PLAY Button SEEK/SKIP Bar RPT Button Some DVDs start playing You can move rapidly within a track Press the RPT button to automatically after the disc is loaded or a chapter by pressing the SEEK/ continuously replay the current track.
  • Page 217 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player from SOURCE SELECTION MENU the Rear Control Panel BUTTONS BUTTON You can control some DVD functions SEEK/SKIP from the rear control panel in the BUTTON REAR CONTROLS OFF BUTTON ceiling Make sure the rear control CH/DISK operation has not been disabled with...
  • Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player with SOURCE SELECTION the Remote Control BUTTONS You can control all of the DVD functions with the remote control. Make sure the rear control operation has not been disabled with the RR CTRL knob on the front panel.
  • Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System PAUSE Button MENU Button TITLE Button Press this button when you want to Some DVDs have menus that allow Some DVDs have a title menu. The pause a DVD. Press this button you to select a dubbed language, contents of the menu vary from again to go back to Play.
  • Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System AUDIO Button ANGLE Button Many DVDs are recorded, or On some DVDs, the scenes are dubbed, in more than one language. recorded by more than one camera, To select a different language than giving different viewpoints of the the one being heard, press the same scene.
  • Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Playable DVDs Protecting DVDs The tips on how to handle and protect DVDs are basically the same as those for compact discs. Refer to ‘‘Protecting Compact Discs’’ on page There are various types of DVDs Those packages or jackets should available.
  • Page 222 Mechanical Error If the DVD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Acura dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
  • Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System To move rapidly within a track, press Playing a CD With the Rear Playing a CD With the Rear Control and hold either the FWD or REW Entertainment System Panel An audio CD can be played in either If the CD is loaded in the main CD buttons.
  • Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System button. On the remote control, use the Playing the Radio With the Rear PROG/PLAY button to reverse the Entertainment System Select the radio with the AM/FM tape’s direction. Press the FWD or Playing a Cassette With the Rear button on the front panel, the rear REW button to fast forward or...
  • Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Replacing Remote Control As required by the FCC: Storing the Remote Control Batteries This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the BATTERIES following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
  • Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System The audio for the rear entertainment Wireless Headphones Replacing Batteries system is sent to the wireless headphones that come with the COVER system. To turn on the headphones, press the red button on the earpiece. Adjust the volume level with the dial at the bottom of the same earpiece.
  • Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Entertainment System Auxiliary Input Jacks VOLUME DIALS LEVER ARMREST AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS HEADPHONE CONNECTORS Auxiliary input jacks and headphone The system will accept auxiliary There are three headphone connectors for the rear inputs from standard video games connectors for the third seat entertainment system are under the and video equipment.

  • Page 228: Security System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Security System The security system helps to protect The security system will not set if SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT your vehicle and valuables from theft. the hood, tailgate, or any door is not The horn sounds and a combination fully closed.

  • Page 229: Cruise Control

    Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH RESUME/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
  • Page 230 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills.
  • Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned When you push the CANCEL button, Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator or tap the brake pedal, the CRUISE pedal to speed up for passing. After CONTROL light on the instrument completing the pass, take your foot panel will go out and the vehicle will...

  • Page 232: Trip Computer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer All models of MDX have a trip INSTANTANEOUS OUTSIDE computer. The following pages FUEL MILEAGE TEMPERATURE explain the trip computer on the COMPASS model without the navigation system. To operate the trip computer on the model with the navigation system, refer to the navigation manual.
  • Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer Outside temperature ELAPSED TIME INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE COMPASS The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper. Therefore, RANGE CLOCK the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from the surrounding traffic.
  • Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer The Avg display shows you the Changing and Resetting the Changing Units of Measurement average fuel economy since you The outside temperature, fuel Display last reset the display. The display shows either the range economy, range, and trip odometer and Avg fuel economy, or the E/T can be displayed in either English or...
  • Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer Setting the Clock To set the clock: To change the hours to a lower To set the minutes, press the number, press and hold the CLOCK button again. The Push the CLOCK button. The MODE button.
  • Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer You can also quickly set the time to The compass may need to be Compass Operation the nearest hour. Press the CLOCK The compass shows your direction manually calibrated after exposure to button, then press the RESET button. of travel.
  • Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer Press and hold the CLOCK and Press the Calibrate (MODE) Press the Set (FAN) button. TRIP buttons until the display button. ‘‘Calibrate’’ will start blinking, and changes (about 1 second). the direction display will change to ‘‘...
  • Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer 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 set into the compass, do the following.
  • Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer If the zone is incorrect, press and hold the MODE button to get the number to count down, or the A/C button to get the number to count up. If the zone is correct, continue to step 5.
  • Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Trip Computer BRIGHTNESS control Cleaning the Display The Brightness control has seven Always use a soft cloth and mild positions. In the middle five positions glass/plastic cleaner (such as the display will dim when you turn cleaners for computer monitor on the parking lights or headlights.

  • Page 242: Homelink Universal Transceiver

    Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver The HomeLink Universal The HomeLink transceiver stores Important Safety Precautions Transceiver built into your vehicle Always refer to the operating the code in a permanent memory. can be programmed to operate instructions and safety information There should be no need to retrain remotely-controlled devices around that came with your garage door...
  • Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you just took Training HomeLink Before you begin Before you can use HomeLink to delivery of your vehicle and have not operate devices around your home, it trained any of the buttons in must ‘‘learn’’...
  • Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver variable or rolling code garage Canadian Owners: Training With a Rolling Code The remote control you are training door opener. Test this by pressing System from may stop transmitting after two and holding the HomeLink For security purposes, newer garage seconds.
  • Page 245 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver It may be helpful to have someone Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON assist you with this procedure. HomeLink for 3 4 seconds. (The same button you trained with Make sure you have properly the ‘‘Training HomeLink’’...
  • Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Release both buttons. HomeLink Retraining a Button As required by the FCC: To train an already programmed should now be trained to operate This device complies with Part 15 of the transmitter button to operate a new the device.

  • Page 247: Rear View Camera And Monitor

    On U.S. Touring Model with Navigation REAR VIEW CAMERA area is limited, you should always System Your Acura is equipped with a rear back up slowly and carefully, and view camera in the tailgate near the look behind you for obstacles.

  • Page 248: Before Driving

    Break-in Period Gasoline Help assure your vehicle’s future commendations with an overhauled Your Acura is designed to operate on reliability and performance by paying or exchanged engine, or when the premium unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive brakes are replaced.
  • Page 249 Pull your instrument panel may turn on. If this happens, contact your Stop the engine and keep authorized Acura dealer for service. heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. Because the fuel fill cap is on the driver’s side of the vehicle, park...

  • Page 250: Service Station Procedures

    Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood You may hear a hissing sound as tighten it until it clicks several HOOD RELEASE HANDLE pressure inside the tank escapes.
  • Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page Lift the hood up most of the way.

  • Page 252: Oil Check

    Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a cloth or paper towel.

  • Page 253: Engine Coolant Check

    Owner Maintenance on page for information Checks on checking other items in your RESERVE TANK Acura. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines.

  • Page 254: Fuel Economy

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The condition of your vehicle and A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits your driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.

  • Page 255: Accessories And Modifications

    Accessories with proper vehicle operation or or killed. Your dealer has genuine Acura performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your vehicle. These Be sure electronic accessories do owner’s manual regarding...
  • Page 256 If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the hurt someone. consult with your Acura dealer. undercarriage to impact speed Do not attach hard objects on or bumps or other raised objects, If a side airbag near a front door.
  • Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo GLOVE BOX safely. DOOR POCKET REAR COMPARTMENT The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.

  • Page 258: Carrying Cargo

    Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo When you load luggage, the total Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your vehicle weight of the vehicle, all passengers, Compartment is 1,158 lbs (525 kg). cargo, and trailer tongue load must Store or secure all items that could not exceed the Gross Vehicle be thrown around and hurt...
  • Page 259 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo If you carry any items on a roof Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area Optional Separation Net rack, be sure the total weight of The separation net can be used to or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the the rack and the items on it does hold back soft, lightweight items...

  • Page 260: Driving Guidelines

    Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Guidelines Your MDX has higher ground Avoid sharp turns and abrupt clearance than a passenger vehicle maneuvers whenever possible. designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many Do not modify your vehicle in any advantages for off-highway driving.

  • Page 261: Preparing To Drive

    Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your vehicle. instrument panel.

  • Page 262: Starting The Engine

    Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine still does not start, Push the accelerator pedal half- press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there In cold weather, turn off all way down and hold it there while while starting the engine.

  • Page 263: Automatic Transmission

    Avoid rapid when the converter locks. acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Acura dealer as soon as possible. The malfunction indicator lamp may come on along with the ‘‘D ’’ indicator if there is a problem in the...

  • Page 264: Shift Lever Positions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position mechani- Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: Park (P) cally locks the transmission. Use P to R Press the brake pedal, then Park whenever you are turning off or move the shift lever.
  • Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Your car has a reverse lockout so Use Neutral if you Neutral (N) you cannot accidentally shift to need to restart a stalled engine, or if Reverse from Neutral or any other it is necessary to stop briefly with driving position when the vehicle the engine idling.
  • Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission These positions For faster acceleration when in D , This position locks Drive (D , D ) Second (2) are similar to D , except when you D or D , you can get the the transmission in second gear.

  • Page 267: Engine Speed Limiter

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission With the lever in this First (1) Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release position, the transmission locks in If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift First gear. for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s...
  • Page 268 If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Acura dealer. COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift...

  • Page 269: Variable Torque Management 4Wd System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Variable Torque Management 4WD System The Variable Torque Management VTM-4 Lock 4WD System (VTM-4) automatically transfers varying amounts of engine Do not use the VTM-4 Lock button on torque to the rear wheels. dry, paved roads. Driving on dry, paved roads with VTM-4 Lock ON may damage the rear dif f erential when making a turn.
  • Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Variable Torque Management 4WD System To engage the VTM-4 Lock: The VTM-4 Lock will temporarily To disengage the VTM-4 Lock, do The vehicle speed must be below disengage when the vehicle speed one of the following: 18 mph (30 km/h).

  • Page 271: Parking

    Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the moonroof and the on the instrument panel shows that windows are closed.

  • Page 272: The Braking System

    Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Acura is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake...

  • Page 273: Brake System Design

    Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates Your vehicle has an Anti-lock Brake this defeats the brake pedal; the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.

  • Page 274: Important Safety Reminders

    Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop uneven surfaces, such as gravel or ABS INDICATOR distance it takes to stop the it only helps with steering...
  • Page 275 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully released, the front-to-rear braking distribution system may also shut down. Test your brakes as instructed on page .

  • Page 276: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The Vehicle Stability Assist system The VSA system cannot enhance the VSA Activation Indicator helps to stabilize the vehicle during vehicle’s driving stability in all cornering if the vehicle turns more situations and does not control your or less than desired.
  • Page 277 VSA system indicator. If the indicator remains on, or comes back on while driving, have the VSA system inspected by your Acura dealer. If the indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned...
  • Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to vehicle.

  • Page 279: Driving In Bad Weather

    Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Always drive Being able to see Driving Technique Visibility slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your vehicle longer visible to other drivers are important to react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
  • Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Check your tires Traction frequently for wear and proper pressure. Both are important in preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of traction on a wet surface). In the winter, mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling.

  • Page 281: Towing A Trailer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your MDX has been designed to tow Load Limits a trailer, as well as for carrying passengers and their cargo. To safely tow a trailer, you should observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
  • Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Too much tongue load reduces front- Gross Combined Weight Rating tire traction and steering control. (GCWR): Too little tongue load can make the The maximum allowable weight of trailer unstable and cause it to sway. the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 9700 lbs (4410 kg) with the proper Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...
  • Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: BOAT TRAILERS Number of Equipped with transmission cooler and power steering fluid cooler. Occupants Max. Trailer Weight Max. Tongue Load 4500 lbs (2045 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg) 4500 lbs (2045 kg) 410 lbs (185 kg) 4500 lbs (2045 kg)
  • Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Estimating Loads Tongue Load Fig. 1 The best way to confirm that all loads are within limits is to check If the difference is: them at a public scale. 1½ = 150 lbs (68 kg) ’’...
  • Page 285 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Checking Loads The best way to confirm that your vehicle and trailer loads are within limits is to have them checked at a public scale. The vehicle and trailer should be fully loaded, and all occupants should stay in the vehicle.
  • Page 286 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Check the gross combined weight. Check the weight of the hitched Check the weight of the unhitched Limit: trailer. Write this number down. trailer. Limit: See page 9700 lbs (4410 kg) Gross combined weight should be Calculate the tongue load.
  • Page 287 We strongly recommend that you This device is recommended if your Accessories Towing generally requires a variety have your Acura dealer install a trailer tends to sway. Your trailer of supplemental equipment. To genuine Acura hitch and the maker can tell you what kind of sway ensure the best quality, we required fluid coolers.
  • Page 288 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Acura requires that any trailer with a total trailer weight of 1000 lbs (455 kg) or more have its own brakes. There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric.
  • Page 289 The connector is on the left side. We recommend that you have your RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BRAKE LIGHT TAILLIGHT Acura dealer install an Acura wiring (GREEN/YELLOW) (WHITE/BLACK) (RED/BLACK) harness and converter. This harness has been designed and tested for If you use a non-Acura trailer your vehicle.
  • Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Trailer Mirrors Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and provinces require When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working special exterior mirrors when towing driving away, be sure to check the properly.
  • Page 291 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speed The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all height of a trailer will affect your driving situations. Obey all local vehicle’s handling and performance, speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
  • Page 292 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Parking When climbing hills, closely watch Follow all normal precautions when Turbulence your temperature gauge. If it nears Crosswinds and air turbulence parking, including putting the the red (Hot) mark, turn the air caused by passing trucks can disrupt transmission in PARK and firmly...

  • Page 293: Towing Your Vehicle Behind A Motorhome

    Main Menu Table of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your MDX can be towed behind a Maintaining the correct fluid level Extended Towing motorhome at legal highway speeds is very important. If you tow more than 8 hours in one Do not overfill .
  • Page 294 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Replace the transmission fluid every two years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.

  • Page 295: Off-Highway Guidelines

    Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines General Information Your MDX has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its higher ground clearance and new four-wheel drive VTM-4 system allow you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations.

  • Page 296: Important Safety Precautions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines The route presents limits (some Important Safety Precautions Remember that your MDX has roads are too steep and bumpy for higher ground clearance and a example). You have limits (in driving Improperly operating this higher center of gravity than skills and comfort).
  • Page 297 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines Generally, the best off-pavement Driving Tips Controlling Speed The following pages contain practical Off-highway, the general rule is to braking technique is to gently tips on basic off-highway operation. keep your speed low. Of course, depress the brake pedal, then you’ll need enough speed to keep increase pressure as more braking is...
  • Page 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines Test your brakes from time to time Driving on Slopes Avoiding Obstacles to make sure they are operating Before driving up or down a hill, stop Bumps, holes, rocks, and other properly. This will also give you a and assess the situation.
  • Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines The banks are sloped so you can Crossing a Stream drive out. The banks and surface under the water provide good traction. The water may hide hazards such as rocks, holes, or mud. If you decide it’s safe to drive through water, choose a suitable speed and engage VTM-4 Lock (see...
  • Page 300 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX If You Get Stuck Towing a Trailer If you get stuck, engage the VTM-4 to the recovery vehicle, and carefully Lock mode (see page ) and turn take out the slack in the strap.
  • Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Try to stay on smooth, level dirt roads, and avoid driving in hilly terrain. Allow extra room for starting, stopping, and turning. Slow down if you encounter bumps or other obstacles. Driving...

  • Page 302: Maintenance Safety

    It will also should be performed by an Acura performing maintenance. Only you reward you with more economical, technician or other qualified...
  • Page 303 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your vehicle is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.

  • Page 304: Maintenance Schedule

    Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies Operate your vehicle on Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your reasonable roads within the legal Service your vehicle according to the vehicle serviced and what things speed limit.
  • Page 305 Your authorized Acura dealer knows We recommend the use of genuine According to state and federal your vehicle best and can provide Acura parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...

  • Page 306: Air Cleaner Element

    Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe...
  • Page 307 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
  • Page 308 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions months Maintenance Schedule if you drive Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months your vehicle MAINLY under one or Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop...
  • Page 309 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
  • Page 310 Main Menu Table of Contents 75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A, B, C, E. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last 78,750 mi/126,000 km Do items in A. column, page 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B. See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.

  • Page 311: Required Maintenance Record

    Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
  • Page 312 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date...

  • Page 313: Owner Maintenance Checks

    Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.

  • Page 314: Fluid Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Orange loop) (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK POWER STEERING (Yellow loop) FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Maintenance...

  • Page 315: Engine Oil

    Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal Adding Oil Recommended Oil Oil is a major contributor to your says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ engine’s performance and longevity. ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal.

  • Page 316: Synthetic Oil

    When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule. Additives Your Acura does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely Ambient Temperature affect your engine’s or transmission’s performance and durability.

  • Page 317: Changing The Oil And Filter

    Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Changing the oil and filter requires Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter special tools and access from according to the time and distance underneath the vehicle. The vehicle (miles/kilometers) recommenda- should be raised on a service station- tions in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 318 Remove the oil filter and let the Let the engine run for several remaining oil drain. A special minutes, then check the drain bolt wrench (available from your Acura and oil filter for leaks. dealer) is required to remove the filter.

  • Page 319: Cooling System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water.
  • Page 320 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system.

  • Page 321: Replacing Engine Coolant

    Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Use of any non- Honda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the cooling system.
  • Page 322 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK RESERVE DRAIN BOLT tighten the drain plug at the TANK CAP bottom of the radiator. Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block securely.
  • Page 323 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Fill the reserve tank to the MAX FILLER NECK mark. Install the reserve tank cap. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop. Start the engine and let it run until the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice.

  • Page 324: Windshield Washers

    Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield Fill the reservoir with a good-quality washer reservoir at least monthly windshield washer fluid. This during normal use. In bad weather, increases the cleaning capability and Do not use engine antif reeze or a when you use the washers often, prevents freezing in cold weather.

  • Page 325: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Insert the dipstick all the way into Transmission Fluid). If it is not the transmission. available, you may use a If you are not sure how to add fluid, DEXRON III automatic contact your Acura dealer. transmission fluid as a temporary Maintenance...

  • Page 326: Differential Fluid

    Main Menu Table of Contents Differential Fluid, Transfer Assembly Fluid Put a new washer on the filler bolt, Differential Fluid Transfer Assembly Fluid then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten FILLER BOLT FILLER PLUG it securely. Tightening torque: 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) The differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance...

  • Page 327: Brake Fluid

    Main Menu Table of Contents Transfer Assembly Fluid, Brake Fluid If it is not, slowly add proper fluid Brake Fluid Brake System until it starts to run out of the hole. Check the fluid level in the brake Reinstall the filler plug and tighten it fluid reservoir monthly.

  • Page 328: Power Steering

    Main Menu Table of Contents Power Steering Always use Honda Power Steering UPPER LEVEL Fluid. If it is not available, you may use another power steering fluid as Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t an emergency replacement. or right lock and holding it there can However, continued use can cause damage the power steering pump.

  • Page 329: Air Cleaner Element

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement BOLTS replaced according to the time and The air cleaner element is inside the distance recommendations in the air cleaner housing on the driver’s maintenance schedule. side of the engine compartment.

  • Page 330: Air Cleaner Element

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element Place the new air cleaner element AIR CLEANER ELEMENT in the air cleaner housing. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover. Tighten the four bolts. Remove the old air cleaner element. Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag.

  • Page 331: Hood Latch

    Clean off any dirt and oil that have are not sure how to clean and grease cover on the front cylinder bank collected around the ignition coils. the latch, contact your Acura dealer. by pulling the cable out of the holder. CONTINUED...

  • Page 332: Spark Plugs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT Disconnect the wire connector Use a wrench to remove the Put the new spark plug into the from the ignition coil by pushing hexagon socket head cap bolt socket, then screw it into the hole.

  • Page 333: Specifications

    Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Specifications: NGK: IZFR5K-11 Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A DENSO: SKJ16DR-M11 spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. Install the ignition coil.

  • Page 334: Battery

    Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your vehicle’s Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the TEST INDICATOR WINDOW terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown.
  • Page 335 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to If your vehicle’s battery is a charger, disconnect both cables to disconnected or goes dead, the audio prevent damage to the vehicle’s system will disable itself. The next electrical system.

  • Page 336: Wiper Blades

    Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.

  • Page 337: Wiper Blades

    Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Front only: Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the window.

  • Page 338: Air Conditioning System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your vehicle’s air conditioning is a If the air conditioning does not get as AIR CONDITIONING sealed system. Any major mainte- cold as before, have your dealer CONDENSER nance, such as recharging, should be check the system.

  • Page 339: Dust And Pollen Filter

    Replace it more often you see signs of wear, have the drive if air flow from the climate control belt replaced by your Acura dealer as system becomes less than usual. soon as possible. Have dust and pollen filter replaced by your Acura dealer.

  • Page 340: Timing Belt

    Main Menu Table of Contents Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires Inflation The timing belt should normally be To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated replaced at the intervals shown in tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 341 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Recommended Tire Pressures for pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the vehicle has been Normal Driving tires that are in good condition may driven several miles), you will see The following chart shows the...

  • Page 342: Tires

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires These pressures are also given on Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS the tire information label on the Every time you check inflation, you driver’s doorjamb. should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Tubeless tires have some ability to You should look for: self-seal if they are punctured.

  • Page 343: Maintenance

    Use Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) should always be rebalanced if it is only Genuine Acura wheel weights f or removed from the wheel for repair. To help increase tire life and balancing. distribute wear more evenly, you should have the tires rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

  • Page 344: Replacing Tires And Wheels

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires When shopping for replacement Replacing Tires and Wheels tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they vehicle were selected to match the Installing improper tires on your are designed to rotate only in one performance capabilities of the vehicle can affect handling and...

  • Page 345: Wheels And Tires

    For the best performance in snowy that came on your vehicle. Re- or icy conditions, you should install placement wheels are available at snow tires or tire chains. They may your Acura dealer. be required by local laws under certain conditions. CONTINUED Maintenance...

  • Page 346: Snow Tires

    Snow Tires Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Because your Acura has limited tire Acura, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ tires of the same size and load range cable-type traction devices, with as the original tires.

  • Page 347: Operation

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your vehicle’s exterior lights at least once a month. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.

  • Page 348: Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: BRAKE/TAILLIGHTS HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights TURN SIGNAL/ (Canadian models) HAZARD LIGHT...

  • Page 349: Headlight Aiming

    Adjustment of the headlights should objects. If you touch the glass, clean be performed by a Acura technician it with denatured alcohol and a clean or other qualified mechanic. cloth.
  • Page 350 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. Insert the new bulb into the hole Remove the socket from the Install the new bulb into the and turn it one-quarter turn clock- headlight assembly by turning it socket.
  • Page 351 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Fog Light Bulb BOLT Your car uses halogen fog light bulbs. See page for information on replacing a halogen bulb. CONNECTOR Use a wrench to loosen the light Remove the bulb by turning it assembly’s mounting bolt.
  • Page 352 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole Replacing Rear Bulbs and turn it one-quarter turn clock- wise to lock it in place. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Put the light assembly into the bumper.
  • Page 353 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb into the Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a High-mount Brake socket. socket. Light Bulb Push the new bulb straight into Push the socket into the light the socket until it bottoms. assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.

  • Page 354: Replacing Bulbs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Replacing Bulbs in the Interior FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT Bulb Lights The individual map lights, cargo area light, tailgate light, and the vanity mirror lights come apart the same way.
  • Page 355 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Front individual map light: REAR INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT CARGO AREA LIGHT Pry on the front edge in front of both map lights. Rear individual map light: Pry on the rear edge of the lens in the middle.
  • Page 356 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights SUN VISOR DOOR LIGHT TAILGATE LIGHT Maintenance...

  • Page 357: Storing Your Vehicle

    Change the engine oil and filter Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 12 (see page months or longer, have your Acura Support the front and rear wiper dealer perform the inspections called Wash and dry the exterior...

  • Page 358: Exterior Care

    Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed Washing Frequent washing helps preserve cool water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your vehicle’s beauty. Dirt and grit chamois or soft towel.

  • Page 359: Waxing

    You Waxing Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole should use a polish on your Acura if Your dealer has touch-up paint to vehicle before waxing it. You should the finish does not have its original match your vehicle’s color.

  • Page 360: Interior Care

    Periodically shampoo the carpet to If you replace it, use a genuine Acura keep it looking new. Use one of the floor mat that is designed to be used...

  • Page 361: Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Vinyl Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft LOOP cleaning, use a solution of mild soap cloth dampened in a solution of mild and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.

  • Page 362: Windows

    Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Windows Air Fresheners belt anchors can cause the belts to Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ retract slowly. Wipe the insides of with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your the loops with a clean cloth...

  • Page 363: Corrosion Protection

    Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your Acura. You can the underside of your vehicle. This help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas Moisture trapped in body cavities.

  • Page 364: Body Repairs

    If your insurance company, tell them you vehicle needs repairs after a collision, want Acura parts used in the repair. pay close attention to the parts used Although most insurers recognize in the repair and the quality of the the quality of original parts, some work.

  • Page 365: Compact Spare Tire

    Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle has a compact spare Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK tire that takes up less space. Use this compact spare. spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only.
  • Page 366 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.

  • Page 367: Changing A Flat Tire

    Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire COVER COVER Open the tailgate. Take the tools out of the storage The spare tire is stored compartment. underneath the rear cargo area. The tools and jack are behind a Remove the plastic cover on the cover in the cargo area on the Turn the jack’s end bracket cargo area lining to access the...
  • Page 368 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRACKET SPARE TIRE WRENCH Put the wheel nut wrench on the Keep turning the wheel wrench to Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 hoist shaft. Turn the wrench create slack in the cable. turn with the wheel wrench.
  • Page 369 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts, then the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the remove the flat tire.
  • Page 370 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack.
  • Page 371 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Place the flat tire face up under the hoist. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Slowly turn the wheel wrench the same crisscross pattern.
  • Page 372 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Loose items can fly around the Always raise the spare tire hoist, even interior in a crash and could if you are not stowing a tire. If the seriously injure the occupants. hoist is lef t down, it will be damaged during driving and need to be replaced.

  • Page 373: If Your Engine Won't Start

    Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or start falls into two areas, depending The transmission must be in Park go out when you try to start the on what you hear when you turn the or Neutral or the starter will not engine, either the battery is dis-...
  • Page 374 Check all the fuses Turn off all the electrical acces- (see page sories: heater, A/C, climate You cannot start your Acura by control, stereo system, lights, etc. If you find nothing wrong, you will pushing or pulling it.

  • Page 375: Jump Starting

    Start your vehicle. If the starter positive ( ) terminal on your you the order to connect the jumper motor still operates slowly, check Acura’s battery. Connect the other cables. the jumper cable connections to end to the positive ( ) terminal make sure they have good metal- on the booster battery.

  • Page 376: Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats

    Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats Keep the ends of the jumper cables Your vehicle can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. away from each other and any metal reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or on the vehicle until all are mechanical problem.

  • Page 377: If Your Engine Overheats

    Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control dial to ing the radiator.

  • Page 378: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.

  • Page 379: Charging System Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you can climate control, rear defogger, cruise drive several miles (kilometers) control, etc. Try not to use other before the battery is too discharged electrically-operated controls such as to keep the engine running.

  • Page 380: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malf unction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your vehicle’s emissions...
  • Page 381 It takes several check again. If the readiness codes days of driving under various are still not set, see your Acura conditions to set the codes again. dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected...

  • Page 382: Closing The Moonroof

    Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close NOTCH SOCKET the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
  • Page 383 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your PASSENGER’S SIDE INTERIOR DRIVER’S SIDE INTERIOR vehicle have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. To open the fuse box on the passenger’s side, pull the right edge of the cover.

  • Page 384: Fuses

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid (the diagram for the driver’s side interior fuse box is on the kick panel below the fuse box),...
  • Page 385 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a burned wire inside the the primary under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse box and all the fuse.
  • Page 386 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the radio fuse is removed, the without fixing the problem, and you audio system will disable itself. The do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse next time you turn on the radio you Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating...
  • Page 387 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Spare Fuse 40 A Power Seat 30 A Spare Fuse 40 A Heater Motor 20 A Right Headlight 30 A Cooling Fan 15 A ACG S 7.5 A...
  • Page 388 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A Fuel Pump 30 A Moonroof Front 10 A 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Front 7.5 A Heater Control, A/C Clutch 20 A Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding Relay, Cooling Fan Relay...

  • Page 389: Emergency Towing

    Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, Refer to Towing Your Vehicle call a professional towing service or, on page Behind a Motorhome if you belong to one, an organization for non-emergency towing Towing a MDX with only two tires on that provides roadside assistance.

  • Page 390: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Acura dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.

  • Page 391: Automatic Transmission

    Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER Technical Information...

  • Page 392: Specifications

    Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 188.5 in (4,789 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 76.3 in (1,938 mm) 19.21 US gal (72.7 ) Height Standard 68.7 in (1,744 mm) Engine Change 1.88 US gal (7.1 ) Premium 71.3 in (1,811 mm) coolant Total...
  • Page 393 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Lights Fuses Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 12 V 51 W (HB4) attached to the dashboard. Front side marker lights 12 V 3 CP Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label...

  • Page 394: Dot Tire Quality Grading

    Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.

  • Page 395: Technical Information

    Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.

  • Page 396: Oxygenated Fuels

    Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...

  • Page 397: Driving In Foreign Countries

    Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Acura outside the U.S., contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.

  • Page 398: Emissions Controls

    ‘‘smog.’’ canister while the engine is off. After Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Acura vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine poisonous gas.

  • Page 399: Exhaust Emissions Controls

    System engine’s combustion and minimize The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Acura replacement parts or their the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that (EGR) system takes some of the equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.

  • Page 400: Three Way Catalytic Converter

    The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...

  • Page 401: Identification Number

    Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Acura dealership personnel are In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should Islands: us this information: be able to answer all your questions.

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