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Owner’s Identification
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
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Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the 2008 Acura RL. We are certain you As you read this manual, you will
will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest luxury vehicles in the find information that is preceded by
world. a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to avoid damage to your vehicle, other
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and property, or the environment.
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
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Introduction
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Safety Messages − preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
To help you make informed three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
decisions about safety, we have These signal words mean:
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
this manual. This information alerts HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
hazards associated with operating or instructions.
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. Safety Headings − such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section − such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information − please read it
carefully.
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Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............................................................. 7
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ........ 59
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items) ................ 197
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ........................................................................ 327
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ................................................ 385
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ................................................ 431
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) .............................................. 461
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ........................ 477
Index ................................................................................................................................................. I
INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) ................................................... last page
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Overview of Contents
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INTERFACE DIAL
POWER WINDOW (P.199, 207, 243)
SWITCHES COMPASS SYSTEM*2
(P.181) (P.242)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.349)
*1:
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) ACCESSORY
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) TRUNK RELEASE POWER SOCKETS
POWER REAR BUTTON (P.192)
SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) (P.153)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE LEVER
TILT BUTTON (P.157) BUTTON (P.331)
*2: RL models (P.329)
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*1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
*2 : If equipped.
*3 : Canadian models only
*4 : Refer to the navigation system manual.
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This section gives you important Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 22 The Passenger’s Front Airbag
information about how to protect Automatic Seat Belt Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 39
yourself and your passengers. It Tensioners ................................ 23 If You Must Drive with Several
shows you how to use seat belts. It Seat Belt E-pretensioners ........... 24 Children .................................... 41
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Airbags
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The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more
to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you
upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Airbags do not replace seat belts. steering wheel as possible while
They are designed to supplement allowing full control of the vehicle. A Remember, however, that no safety
the seat belts. front passenger should move their system can prevent all injuries or
seat as far back from the dashboard deaths that can occur in a severe
Airbags offer no protection in rear as possible. crash, even when seat belts are
impacts, or minor frontal or side properly worn and the airbags deploy.
collisions.
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5.Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash
Belts over the strongest bones in your
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body.
then tug on the belt to make sure the
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In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit
position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far
seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full
by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle. When riding
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Seat Belt System Components The seat belt system If either the driver or a front
Your seat belt system includes lap/ includes an indicator on the passenger does not fasten their seat
shoulder belts in all five seating instrument panel and a beeper to belt while driving, the beeper will
positions. The front seat belts are remind you and your passengers to sound and the indicator will flash
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If the indicator comes on or the Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, press the red
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over PRESS button on the buckle. Guide
belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the belt across your body so that it
seat passenger and no items on the and across your hips. retracts completely. After exiting the
front seat, something may be vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
interfering with the monitoring To fasten the belt, insert the latch way and will not get closed in the
system. Look for and remove: plate into the buckle, then tug on the door.
belt to make sure the buckle is
Any items under the front latched (see page 17 for how to All seat belts have an emergency
passenger’s seat. properly position the belt). locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
Any object(s) hanging on the seat your seat while it keeps some
or in the seat-back pocket. tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
Any object touching the rear of automatically locks the belt to help
the seat-back. restrain your body.
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The seat belts in all positions except Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to
the driver’s have a lockable retractor activate in any collision severe
that must be activated to secure a enough to cause the front airbags to
child seat (see page 49 ). deploy.
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Seat Belt e-pretensioners If your vehicle gets too close to the The e-pretensioners do not activate
vehicle ahead of it in your lane, the when the seat belts are not worn or
driver’s e-pretensioner slightly when the vehicle stability assist
retracts the seat belt to alert the (VSA) off indicator on the
driver of the approaching vehicle. If instrument panel is on.
a collision with the vehicle in front of
you is likely, the e-pretensioners on If the automatic seat belt tensioners
both front seats retract the seat belts are activated by a collision, both
with enough force to properly front seat belts and all related
restrain you and your front components must be
passenger. After they activate, the replaced (see page 25 ). If only the
e-pretensioners release the retracted e-pretensioners were activated, no
seat belts. components need to be replaced.
On models with Collision Mitigation To get the full benefit of the In addition, the front passenger’s
Brake System e-pretensioners, you and your front e-pretensioner does not activate
For added safety, the front seat belts passenger must sit normally in your when the passenger’s airbag is
are equipped with e-pretensioners seats and wear your seat belts automatically turned off because the
that work in combination with the properly (see page 17 ). weight sensor detects a child in the
collision mitigation brake system front passenger’s seat.
(CMBS) (see page 361 ) and the
brake pedal assist function (see page
358 ).
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(8) (2)
(1) (10)
(5)
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On models with CMBS, front seat A driver’s seat position sensor that An indicator on the instrument
belt e-pretensioners (see page 24 ). monitors the distance of the seat panel that alerts you to a possible
from the front airbag. If the seat is problem with your airbags,
Automatic front seat belt too far forward, the airbag will sensors, seat belt tensioners (see
tensioners (see page 23 ). inflate with less force (see page page 34 ), or, on models with
31 ). CMBS, seat belt e-pretensioners
Sensors that can detect a (see page 24 ).
moderate to severe front impact or Weight sensors that monitor the
side impact. weight on the front passenger’s An indicator on the instrument
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs panel that alerts you that the
Sensors that can detect whether a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an passenger’s side airbag has been
child is in the passenger’s side infant or small child), the turned off (see page 35 ).
airbag path and signal the control passenger’s front airbag will be
unit to turn the airbag off (see turned off (see page 31 ). An indicator on the dashboard that
page 33 ). alerts you that the passenger’s
A sophisticated electronic system front airbag has been turned off
Sensors that can detect whether that continually monitors and (see page 35 ).
the driver’s seat belt and the front records information about the
passenger’s seat belt are latched sensors, the control unit, the Emergency backup power in case
or unlatched (see page 21 ). airbag activators, the seat belt your vehicle’s electrical system is
tensioners, and driver and front disconnected in a crash.
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
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How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the front airbag helps protect
your head and chest.
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After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags
looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual-
powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this
Although the powder is not harmful, inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment
people with respiratory problems sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether
may experience some temporary depending on crash severity. sensors detect the occupant is
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of wearing a seat belt or not.
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do In a more severe crash, both stages
so. will ignite simultaneously to provide If the occupant’s belt is not latched,
the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
In a less severe crash, one stage will occupant would need extra
ignite first, then the second stage protection.
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time If the occupant’s belt is latched, the
with a little less force. airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
Do not spill any liquids on or The driver’s advanced front airbag The passenger’s advanced front
under the seats, cover the sensors, system includes a seat position airbag system has weight sensors
or put any objects or metal items sensor under the seat. If the seat is under the seat. Although Acura does
under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will not encourage carrying an infant or
inflate with less force, regardless of small child in front, if the sensors
Back-seat passengers should not the severity of the impact. detect the weight of an infant or
put their feet under the front seats. small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29
If there is a problem with the sensor, kg), the system will automatically
Failure to follow these instructions the SRS indicator will come on, and turn the passenger’s front airbag off.
could damage the sensors or prevent the airbag will inflate in the normal
them from working properly. manner regardless of the driver’s Be aware that objects placed on the
seating position. passenger’s seat can also cause the
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When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or
the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
on (see page 35 ).
Hanging heavy items on the front
If the weight sensors detect there is passenger seat, or placing heavy
no passenger in the front seat, the items in the seat-back pocket.
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator will Also, make sure the floor mat behind
not come on. the front passenger’s seat is hooked
to the floor mat anchor (see page
To ensure that the passenger’s 416 ). If it is not, the mat may
advanced front airbag system will interfere with the proper operation
work properly, do not do anything of the sensors and operation of the
that would increase or decrease the seat. If you ever have a moderate to
weight on the front passenger’s seat. severe side impact, sensors will
This includes: detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
A rear passenger pushing or either the driver’s or the passenger’s
pulling on the back of the front side airbag and activate the seat belt
passenger’s seat. tensioner on the affected side.
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Only one airbag will deploy during a Side Airbag Cutoff System If the side airbag off indicator comes
side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page 35 ), have the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect passenger sit upright. Once the
side airbag will deploy even if there a child riding in the front passenger’s passenger is out of the airbag’s
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Works
Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts
airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem
occupants on that side of the vehicle. with your airbags, seat belt
tensioners, and, on models with
To get the best protection from the CMBS, seat belt e-pretensioners.
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit When you turn the ignition switch to
upright and well back in their seats. the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes off. This
tells you the system is working
properly.
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the Indicator Works Indicator Works
multi-information display (see page U.S. Canada
78 ).
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Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service
front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually
come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no
there, something may be interfering parts you can safely service.
If no weight is detected in the front with the weight sensors. Look for However, you must have your
seat, the airbag will be automatically and remove: vehicle serviced if:
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on. Any items under the front An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
passenger’s seat. that has deployed must be
The passenger airbag off indicator replaced along with the control
may come on and off repeatedly if Any object hanging on the seat or unit and other related parts. Any
the total weight on the seat is near in the seat-back pocket. seat belt tensioner that activates
the airbag cutoff threshold. must also be replaced.
Any object touching the rear of
If an adult or teenage passenger is the seat-back. Do not try to remove or replace
riding in front, move the seat as far any airbag by yourself. This must
to the rear as possible, and have the If no obstructions are found, have be done by an authorized dealer or
passenger sit upright and wear the your vehicle checked by a dealer as a knowledgeable body shop.
seat belt properly. soon as possible.
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The SRS indicator alerts you to a Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat-
problem. Take your vehicle to an Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting
authorized dealer as soon as airbags. Together, airbags and your dealer. Improperly replacing
possible. If you ignore this seat belts provide the best or covering front seat-back covers
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All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children
Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can
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Canadian Models
SUN VISORS
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions
Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on
Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put your lap. If you are not wearing a
children can be properly restrained. an infant or a small child in the front seat belt in a crash, you could be
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Use the childproof door locks to Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when
prevent children from opening the that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. Children
rear doors. This can prevent the lockable retractor is activated, who play in vehicles can
children from accidentally falling and the belt is fully retracted and accidentally get trapped inside.
out (see page 154 ). locked. If a child wraps a loose Teach your children not to play in
seat belt around their neck, they or around vehicles. Know how to
Do not leave children alone in a can be seriously or fatally injured. operate the emergency trunk
vehicle. Leaving children without (See pages 49 and 50 for how to opener and decide if your children
adult supervision is illegal in most activate and deactivate the should be shown how to use this
states and Canadian provinces, lockable retractor.) feature (see page 154 ).
and can be very hazardous.
Keep vehicle keys/remote
For example, infants and small transmitters out of the reach of
children left in a vehicle on a hot children. Even very young
day can die from heatstroke. A children learn how to unlock
child left alone with the key in the vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
ignition switch can accidentally set switch, and open the trunk, which
the vehicle in motion, possibly can lead to accidental injury or
injuring themselves or others. death.
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Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement
seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed
or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back
facing, reclining mode. seat, but not in the front. Never put a
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In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small
strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child
the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit
front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get Child Seat Placement
a smaller rear-facing child seat. We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
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If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed
possible, and be sure the child seat is seat, or one designed for use with using a seat belt.
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3. The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s
positions) where it will be used. and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
there are three main steps in
Before purchasing a conventional installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
child seat, or using a previously installing it in a different seating
purchased one, we recommend that 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
you test the seat in the specific the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
vehicle seating position or positions secured to the vehicle with the lap
where the seat will be used. part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
the LATCH (lower anchors and Make sure the child is properly
tethers for children) system. A strapped in the child seat
child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat maker’s
secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
forward and from side-to-side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seats.
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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ANCHOR
RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE
4. Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats 6. Route the tether strap over the
seat, then attach the seat to the have a flexible-type connector as head restraint, then attach the
lower anchors according to the shown above. tether strap hook to the anchor,
child seat maker’s instructions. making sure the strap is not
5. Whatever type you have, follow twisted.
Some LATCH-compatible seats the child seat maker’s instructions
have a rigid-type connector as for adjusting or tightening the fit. 7. Tighten the strap according to the
shown above. seat maker’s instructions.
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1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
to the seat maker’s instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
buckle.
3. 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.
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4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat
locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to
the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to
up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving
lap part of the belt. Remember, if maneuvers. If the child seat is not
the lap part of the belt is not tight, secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
the child seat will not be secure. retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
put weight on the child seat, or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
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Installing a Child Seat with a 2. Lift the anchor cover, then attach
Tether the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS TETHER STRAP HOOK not twisted.
COVER
ANCHOR ANCHOR
A child seat with a tether can be 1. After properly securing the child
installed in any seating position in seat with the lap/shoulder belt
the back seat, using one of the (see page 22 ), pivot the head
anchorage points shown above. restraint down (see page 156 ) and
route the tether strap over the
Since a tether can provide additional head restraint.
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely
Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to:
The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,
Administration and Transport there are other important factors you Carefully read the owner’s manual,
Canada recommend that all children should consider. and make sure you understand all
age 12 and under be properly seat belt instructions and all safety
restrained in a back seat. Physical Size information.
Physically, a child must be large
If the passenger’s front airbag enough for the lap/shoulder belt to Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
inflates in a moderate to severe properly fit (see pages 17 and 52 ). If most position.
frontal collision, the airbag can cause the seat belt does not fit properly,
serious injuries to a child who is with or without the child sitting on a Have the child sit up straight, back
unrestrained, improperly restrained, booster seat, the child should not sit against the seat, and feet on or
sitting too close to the airbag, or out in front. near the floor.
of position.
Maturity Check that the child’s seat belt is
A side airbag also poses risks. If any To safely ride in front, a child must properly and securely positioned.
part of a larger child’s body is in the be able to follow the rules, including
path of a deploying side airbag, the sitting properly, and wearing the seat Supervise the child. Even mature
child could receive possibly serious belt properly throughout a ride. children sometimes need to be
injuries. reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
monoxide should not enter the Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the
maintain your vehicle properly and unconsciousness and even kill trunk open, open all the windows and
follow the information on this page. you. set the climate control system as
shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to If you must sit in your parked vehicle
carbon monoxide. with the engine running, even in an
The vehicle is raised for an oil unconfined area, adjust the climate
change. control system as follows:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
You notice a change in the sound collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Select the fresh air mode.
of the exhaust. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode.
engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
The vehicle was in an accident Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting.
underside. vehicle out of the garage.
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Safety Labels
U.S. models
RADIATOR CAP
Canadian models
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Safety Labels
SUN VISORS
U.S. models
DOORJAMBS
Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models
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This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 60 Trunk............................................... 153
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 61 Emergency Trunk Opener ....... 154
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ........... 62 Childproof Door Locks ................. 154
your vehicle. All the essential Gauges .............................................. 70 Seats ................................................ 155
controls are within easy reach. Temperature Gauge .................... 70 Mirrors ............................................ 159
Fuel Gauge ................................... 70 Driving Position Memory
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Control Locations
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.192)
*1 :
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295)
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184)
POWER REAR TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) (P.153) HOOD RELEASE LEVER
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.331)
TILT BUTTON (P.157) BUTTON
*2 : RL models (P.329)
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Instrument Panel
KEYLESS ACCESS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.65) /
SYSTEM INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 377) ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
(P.68) INDICATOR* (P.66, 280)
VSA HIGH BEAM
CHARGING SYSTEM ACTIVATION INDICATOR ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.65) SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR* (P.69, 143)
(P.62, 447) (P.377)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
* : If equipped.
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The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Low Oil Pressure
indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator
information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the The engine can be severely damaged
ignition switch is turned to the ON if this indicator flashes or stays on
Seat Belt Reminder (II) position. when the engine is running, or if a
Indicator ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
This indicator comes on when you If either of you do not fasten your message is on the multi-information
turn the ignition switch to the ON seat belt while driving, the beeper display. For more information, see
(II) position. It reminds you and your will sound and the indicator will flash page 447 .
passenger to fasten your seat belts. again at regular intervals. For more
A beeper also sounds if you have not information, see page 21 . Charging System
fastened your seat belt. Indicator
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT If this indicator comes on when the
If you turn the ignition switch to the BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER engine is running, the battery is not
ON (II) position before fastening SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- being charged, and you will also see
your belt, the beeper sounds and the information display (see page 79 ). a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
indicator flashes. If you do not fasten message on the multi-information
your seat belt before the beeper display. For more information, see
stops, the indicator stops flashing page 447 .
but remains on.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page 448 .
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Lights On Indicator If you use the remote, this indicator SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
blinks several times when you turn information display (see page 78 ).
This indicator reminds you that the the ignition switch from For more information, see page 359 .
exterior lights are on. It comes on ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0)
when the light switch is in either the position. Turn Signal and
or position. This indicator Hazard Warning
will also come on when the light If you use the built-in key, this Indicators
switch is in AUTO and the lights indicator blinks several times when The left or right turn signal indicator
turn on automatically. If you turn the you turn the ignition switch from ON blinks when you signal a lane change
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (II) to the ACCESSORY (I) position. or turn. If the indicator does not
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
turning off the light switch, this Anti-lock Brake System means one of the turn signal bulbs is
indicator will remain on. A reminder (ABS) Indicator burned out (see page 410 ). Replace
chime will also sound when you open This indicator normally comes on for the bulb as soon as possible, since
the driver’s door. a few seconds when you turn the other drivers cannot see that you are
ignition switch to the ON (II) signaling.
Immobilizer System position, and when the ignition
Indicator switch is turned to the START (III) When you press the hazard warning
This indicator comes on for a few position. If this indicator comes on at button, both turn signals blink. All
seconds when you turn the ignition any other time, there is a problem in turn signals on the outside of the
switch to the ON (II) position. It will the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle should flash.
then go off if you have a properly- vehicle to your dealer to have it
coded remote. If it is not a properly- checked. With this indicator on, your
coded remote, the indicator will blink vehicle still has normal braking
and the engine will not start (see ability but no anti-lock function. You
page 150 ). will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
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Pull to the side of the road when it is You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE If equipped
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
idle until the indicator goes out. information display (see page 79 ). Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by an Acura dealer or
Check the tire pressure monitor on an authorized Michelin PAX system
the multi-information display and dealer. For more information, see
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Adaptive Front Lighting Security System Indicator reminder that you have turned off
System (AFS) Indicator the collision mitigation brake system
If equipped (CMBS).
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the The CMBS indicator also comes on
ignition switch to the ON (II) if dirt or other debris blocks the
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Gauges
Fuel Gauge
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE This shows how much fuel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition.
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The odometer shows the total This meter shows the number of
distance your vehicle has been miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven. It measures miles in U.S. driven since you last reset it. There
models and kilometers in Canadian are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
models. It is illegal under U.S. B. Each trip meter works
federal law and Canadian provincial independently, so you can keep track
regulations to disconnect, reset, or of two different distances.
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or To reset a trip meter, display it, then
kilometers indicated. press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’.
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This shows the outside Fahrenheit You can adjust the outside This shows the remaining life of the
temperature in U.S. models, and temperature display (see page 97 ). engine oil. It shows 100% after the
Centigrade temperature in Canadian engine oil is replaced and the display
models. In certain weather conditions, is reset. The engine oil life is
temperature readings near freezing calculated based on engine operating
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is conditions and accumulated engine
forming on the road surface. revolutions. For more information,
see page 387 .
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Press ▼ button
Press ▲ button
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U.S.
Canada
When the tire pressure monitor is You can receive or make phone calls
This monitor shows how much shown on the multi-information from your cell phone through your
torque is being delivered to each display, press the SEL/RESET vehicle’s Bluetooth
wheel. For more information, see button. The display changes as HandsFreeLink (HFL) system
page 356 . shown. without touching your cell phone.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more information, see
page 371 .
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To use the system, your cell phone Maintenance Messages Have your dealer do the indicated
and the HFL system must be linked. maintenance as soon as you see this
Not all cell phones are compatible message, and have them reset the
with this system. Refer to page display after completing the service.
308 for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how If you do not perform the indicated
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Message Display
When a problem is detected with See page
your vehicle, a message will be 64, 359
See page
shown on the multi-information
63, 449
display. See page
If this happens, refer to the 65, 377
applicable pages of this owner’s
manual, and follow the instructions. See page See page
449 69, 143
When there are several messages to
be shown, the system switches the See page See page
messages every 5 seconds. 62, 447 68
The message is shown until you
push the INFO (▲ or ▼) button. See page
To see the message again, press the 62, 448
See page
INFO (▲ or ▼) button, 5 seconds
66, 356
after the display disappears. See page
62, 447
Here is a list of messages shown on
the multi-information display: See page See page
348 349
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See page
151
See page
151
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CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page
CHG SETTING ACC SETUP PRE-RUNNING CAR Causes the system to beep when a ON*1 90
(see page 87) (see page 89) DETECT BEEP vehicle ahead of you gets too close. OFF
ACC DISPLAY SPEED Changes the ACC display speed MPH*2 previous 92
UNIT unit. km/h*3 setting
METER SETUP LANGUAGE Changes the language used in the ENGLISH*1 95
(see page 94) SELECTION display. FRENCH
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE Changes the outside temperature −5°F∼±0°F*2∼5°F 97
TEMP. DISPLAY reading above or below its current −3°C∼±0°C*3∼3°C
reading.
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL Causes trip meter A and the ON 99
RESET with REFUEL average fuel economy to reset OFF*1
when you refuel.
ELAPSED TIME RESET Resets the elapsed time of your IGN OFF*1 101
current trip. TRIP A
TRIP B
POSITION SETUP MEMORY POSITION Changes the driver’s seat, the ON*1 104
(see page 103) LINK steering wheel, and the outside OFF
mirror positions to your stored
setting.
AUTO TILT & Moves the steering wheel fully in ON*1 106
TELESCOPIC and out when the key is removed. OFF
*1 : Default setting
*2 : Default setting for U.S. models
*3 : Default setting for Canadian model
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CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page
CHG SETTING KEYLESS ACCESS DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when DRIVER DOOR * 109
(see page 87) SETUP you use the remote or grab the ALL DOORS
(see page 108) driver’s doorhandle.
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT Causes some exterior lights to ON* 111
FLASH blink twice when you unlock the OFF
*: Default setting
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CUSTOMIZE ENTRY CUSTOMIZE GROUP CUSTOMIZE MENU Description CUSTOMIZE SET UP Page
CHG SETTING DOOR/WINDOW AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors SHIFT TO P* 125
(see page 87) SETUP automatically unlock. IGN OFF
(see page 122) OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the DRIVER DOOR * 127
first push of the remote’s unlock ALL DOORS
button.
KEYLESS LOCK The exterior lights flash each time ON* 129
ACKNOWLEDGMENT you press the LOCK or UNLOCK OFF
button.
SECURITY RELOCK Changes how long it takes (in 90 SEC 131
TIMER seconds) for the doors to relock and 60 SEC
the security system to set after you 30 SEC*
unlock the driver’s door without
opening it.
WIPER SETUP WIPER ACTION Changes the wiper operation among INTERMITTENT 134
(see page 133) two settings when the wiper switch is WITH VEH SPD*
in the INT position.
DEFAULT ALL Changes all settings to the default. SET 85
(see page 85) CANCEL
*: Default setting
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To set the default settings again, When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will If DEFAULT ALL is not set, you will
select DEFAULT ALL, and press the see the above display for several see the above display for several
SEL/RESET button. Then select seconds, then the screen returns to seconds, then the screen goes back
SET, and press the SEL/RESET CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. to the normal message mode. Repeat
button. the procedure to select DEFAULT
ALL.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL SETUP
see page 89
METER SETUP
see page 94
POSITION
SETUP
see page 103
KEYLESS
ACCESS SETUP
see page 108
LIGHTING
SETUP
see page 115
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
see page 122
WIPER SETUP
Press the ▲ or ▼ button. see page 133
Press the SEL/RESET button.
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CONTINUED
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CONTINUED
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Meter Setup
Here are the four custom settings
for the meter setup:
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Language Selection
There are three language selections
you can make: English, French, and
Spanish. To choose the language you
want, follow these instructions:
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit LANGUAGE SELECTION
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, then press the SEL/
happens, you need to repeat the RESET button. The screen goes
All messages on the multi- language selection setup. back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
information display will be shown in
the language you selected.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, DISPLAY without changing the
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,
happens, you need to repeat the then press the SEL/RESET button.
adjust outside air temperature The screen goes back to
display setup. CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, RESET with REFUEL without
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to changing the current setting, select
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this EXIT by pressing the INFO (▲/▼)
happens, you need to repeat the trip button, then press the SEL/RESET
A and average fuel reset with refuel button. The screen goes back to
setup. CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit ELAPSED TIME RESET
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, then press the SEL/
happens, you need to repeat the RESET button. The screen goes
elapsed time reset setup. back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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Position Setup
There are two position setups you
can make:
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CONTINUED
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit DOOR UNLOCK MODE
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, then press the SEL/
happens, you need to repeat the door RESET button. The screen goes
unlock mode setup. back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, FLASH without changing the
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,
happens, you need to repeat the then press the SEL/RESET button.
keyless access light flash setup. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, then press the SEL/
happens, you need to repeat the RESET button. The screen goes
keyless access beep setup. back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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Lighting Setup
There are three settings in the
lighting setup:
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Each time you press the INFO (▲/ see page 118
▼) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO (▲/▼) button, until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button. see page 120
Press the SEL/RESET button.
CONTINUED
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CONTINUED
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MAX −
The headlights come on when it is
bright.
HIGH −
The headlights come on when it is
somewhat bright. While LIGHTING SETUP is shown Press the SEL/RESET button. The
MID − in the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the screen changes as shown above.
The headlights come on when it is as multi-information display, press the Select from five levels of sensitivity
bright as sunset or sunrise. SEL/RESET button. The screen by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,
LOW − changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU. then press the SEL/RESET button
The headlights come on when it is Press the INFO (▲/▼) button until to enter your selection.
somewhat dark. you see the above display.
MIN −
The headlights come on when it is
dark.
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Door/Window Setup
There are five settings to choose
from in the door/window setup:
Each time you press the INFO (▲/ see page 129
▼) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO (▲/▼) button, until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button Press the ▲ or ▼ button.
see page 131
to enter your selection. Press the SEL/RESET button.
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SHIFT FROM P −
The doors lock whenever you move
CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO DOOR LOCK without
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, changing the current setting, select
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to EXIT by pressing the INFO (▲/▼)
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this button, then press the SEL/RESET
happens, you need to repeat the auto button. The screen goes back to
door lock setup. CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, then press the SEL/
happens, you need to repeat the auto RESET button. The screen goes
door unlock setup. back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit DOOR LOCK MODE
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, without changing the current setting,
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to select EXIT by pressing the INFO
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this (▲/▼) button, and then press the
happens, you need to repeat the door SEL/RESET button. The screen
lock mode setup. goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit KEYLESS LOCK
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, ACKNOWLEDGMENT without
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to changing the current setting, select
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this EXIT by pressing the INFO (▲/▼)
happens, you need to repeat the button, then press the SEL/RESET
keyless lock acknowledgment setup. button. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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CONTINUED
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When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see To exit SECURITY RELOCK
the above display for several seconds, the above display for several seconds, TIMER without changing the
then the screen goes back to then the screen goes back to current setting, select EXIT by
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,
happens, you need to repeat the then press the SEL/RESET button.
security relock timer setup. The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.
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Multi-Information Display
Wiper Setup
The changeable setting under
WIPER SETUP is called WIPER
ACTION. To get into WIPER
ACTION, do this:
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Multi-Information Display
Wiper Action
You can select from these two
settings when the wiper switch is in
the INT (intermittent) position:
INTERMITTENT − The
intermittent operation varies
according to the selection you make
on the wiper lever’s intermittent
control ring.
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Multi-Information Display
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*1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
*2 : Canadian models only
*3 : On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
*4 : If equipped.
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Push the right lever up or down to LO − The wipers run at low speed.
select a position.
HI − The wipers run at high speed.
MIST − The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
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Windshield Washer − Pull back Headlight Washers The headlight washers use the same
and hold the wiper control lever. Canadian models only fluid reservoir as the windshield
The washers spray until you washers.
release the lever. The wipers run
at low speed, then complete one
more sweep after you release the
lever.
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HOLDING HOLDING
Winter position LOCATIONS Summer position LOCATIONS
Adjust the wiper arms to the winter To return to the summer position,
position by holding both arms as push the same area of both arms the
shown in the illustration at the same other direction.
time. Pull on the arm, parallel to the
windshield, until it locks in the
higher position.
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Turn Signal − Push down on the When the light switch is in the
lever to signal a left turn and up to ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
signal a right turn. To signal a lane lights on indicator comes on as a
change, push lightly on the lever, reminder. This indicator stays on if
and hold it. The lever will return to you leave the light switch on and
center when you release it or turn the ignition switch to the
complete a turn. ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
Headlights − The rotating switch
on the left lever controls the lights. High Beams − To switch from low
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’ beams to high beams, push the left
position turns on the parking lights, lever forward until you hear a click.
taillights, instrument panel lights, The blue high beam indicator will
1. Turn signal side-marker lights, and rear license come on (see page 65 ). Pull it back
2. Off plate lights. to return to low beams. To flash the
3. Parking and indicator lights high beams, pull the lever back
4. AUTO Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ lightly, then release it. The high
5. Headlights on position turns on the headlights. If beams stay on as long as you hold
6. High beams you leave the lights on with the the lever back.
7. Flash high beams ignition switch released after turned
8. Fog lights off to the LOCK (0) position or when
9. Fog lights on the built-in key is removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door.
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AUTO − The automatic lighting Even with the automatic lighting LIGHT SENSOR
feature turns on the headlights, all feature turned on, we recommend
other exterior lights, and the that you turn on the lights manually
instrument panel lights when it when driving at night or in a dense
senses low ambient light. fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
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Fog Lights If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL The automatic lighting off feature
Turn the fog lights on and off by SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- activates if you leave the headlight
turning the switch next to the information display, there is a switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
headlight switch. problem with the daytime running position or if the lights are turned on
light system. Take your vehicle to a by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
You can use the fog lights only when dealer to have it checked. position, turn the ignition switch to
the headlights are on low beam. the LOCK (0) position, then open
With the light switch in the AUTO When the multi-information display and close the driver’s door.
position, you can also use the fog shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
lights when the headlights turn on daytime running lights are off. If you turn the ignition switch to the
automatically. They will go off when Follow the procedure in the left LOCK (0) position with the
the headlights turn off. column to turn them on. headlight switch on, but do not open
the door and get out, the lights turn
Daytime Running Lights Automatic Lighting Off Feature off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if
With the headlight switch off, the This feature turns off the headlights, the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’
high beam headlights come on with all other exterior lights, and the position).
reduced brightness when you turn instrument panel lights within 15
the ignition switch to the ON (II) seconds after you turn the ignition The lights turn on again when you
position and release the parking switch to the LOCK (0) position and unlock or open the driver’s door.
brake. They remain on until you turn close the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not
the ignition switch off, even if you open it within 15 seconds, the lights
set the parking brake. To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO go off. With the driver’s door open,
OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page 118 . you will hear a lights-on reminder
The headlights revert to normal chime.
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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AFS Off Switch Here are some operating Automatic Headlight Adjusting
characteristics of the AFS: System
The AFS works with the automatic
The system requires an headlight adjusting system to sense
initialization period. It does not changes in vehicle height due to
begin to operate until you have driving and loading conditions of
driven the vehicle a short distance. passengers and luggage, and adjusts
the vertical aim of the low beam
At a stop, the right headlight turns headlights automatically to
right when you turn the steering compensate for load.
wheel to the right. But the left
headlight does not turn left when If the headlights do not seem to be
AFS OFF SWITCH you turn the steering wheel to the properly aimed, have the automatic
left. This prevents the left headlight adjusting system inspected
This switch is at the right side of the headlight from pointing at by your dealer.
left vent. Press it to turn the AFS on oncoming traffic.
and off. When AFS is off, the AFS
indicator comes on as a reminder AFS is turned off when the shift
when you turn on the headlights. lever is in the R position.
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Push the button between the center Adjust the brightness of the The level of brightness is shown on
vents to turn on the hazard warning instrument panel by pressing the + the multi-information display while
lights (four-way flashers). This or − button. Press the + button to you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds
causes all four outside turn signals increase the brightness and the − after you finish adjusting.
and both indicators in the instrument button to decrease it. You can adjust
panel to flash. Use the hazard the brightness with the headlight
warning lights if you need to park in switch on or off.
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
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To reduce glare at night, the Rear Window Defogger have to turn it on again when you
instrument panel illumination dims restart the vehicle.
when you turn the light switch to REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
or . To cancel the glare Make sure the rear window is clear
reduction function, set the and you have good visibility before
brightness to the highest level, then starting to drive.
press the + button. You will hear a
beep when it is canceled. The defogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
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The built-in key (see page 177 ) fits Keep the keys away from liquids.
all the locks on your vehicle. If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e. key FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engine will not fob) is near the ignition switch when following two conditions: (1) This device
start. you turn the ignition switch to the may not cause harmful interference, and
ON (II) position. (2) this device must accept any
When you turn the ignition switch to interference received, including
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer If the system repeatedly does not interference that may cause undesired
system indicator should come on for recognize the coding of your remote operation.
a few seconds, then go out. If the or built-in key, contact your dealer.
indicator starts to blink, it means the Changes or modifications not expressly
system does not recognize the Do not attempt to alter this system approved by the party responsible for
coding of the remote or built-in key. or add other devices to it. Electrical compliance could void the user’s
Turn the ignition switch to the problems could result that may make authority to operate the equipment.
LOCK (0) position, release the your vehicle undrivable.
ignition switch and push it, or This device complies with Industry
remove the built-in key, and reinsert If you have lost your remote or Canada Standard RSS-210.
it. Then turn the switch to the ON built-in key and cannot start the Operation is subject to the following two
(II) position again. engine, contact your dealer. conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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Ignition Switch
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Door Locks
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER To lock any door when getting out of When you shift to P after driving, the
SWITCH the vehicle, pull the lock tab and driver’s door unlocks.
close the door.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
All doors can be locked from the UNLOCK’’ setting, see page 125 .
outside by using the built-in key in
the driver’s door. To unlock only the Lockout Prevention
driver’s door, insert the built-in key, With the driver’s door open and the
turn it clockwise, and release it. The built-in key in the ignition, both
remaining doors unlock when you master door lock switches are
turn the built-in key a second time disabled. They are not disabled if the
within a few seconds. driver’s door is closed. Pushing the
switch down on the open front
Each front door has a power door To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK passenger’s door will lock all doors.
lock master switch. Either switch MODE’’ setting, see page 109 . If you try to lock an open driver’s
locks and unlocks all doors. Push the door by pulling the lock tab rearward
switch down to lock all doors and up When the vehicle speed reaches with the remote inside the vehicle
to unlock them. about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or and closing the driver’s door, the
more, all the doors lock driver’s door will unlock.
Each door has a lock tab above the automatically.
inside door handle. Pull the tab to
lock the door and push it to unlock. To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
When you pull the tab on the driver’s LOCK’’ setting, see page 123 .
door, all the doors lock.
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Trunk
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON If the doors are locked, press the TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
trunk release switch on the trunk
lid with the remote in keyless
access operating range.
You can open the trunk in any of If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or
four ways: is disconnected, you can open the
trunk from the rear seat by pulling
Press the trunk release button on the trunk release handle. Reach the
the driver’s door. handle through the trunk pass-
through.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
If the doors are unlocked, press lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from
the trunk release switch on the getting into the interior. See Carbon
trunk lid. Monoxide Hazard on page 56 .
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unlock
lock
RELEASE
LEVER LEVER
To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk-release button As a safety feature, your vehicle has The childproof door locks are
on the driver’s door, the trunk lid, a release lever on the right corner in designed to prevent children seated
and the remote. To do this, turn off the trunk so the trunk can be opened in the rear from accidentally opening
the trunk main switch in the glove from the inside. To open the trunk, the rear doors. Each rear door has a
box, lock the glove box, and lock the push the release lever to the left. lock lever near the edge. With the
trunk pass-through cover with the lever in the LOCK position, the door
built-in key. Parents should decide if their cannot be opened from the inside
children should be shown how to use regardless of the position of the lock
this feature. tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
For more information about child handle.
safety, see page 42 .
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Seats
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
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Seats
Head Restraints They are most effective when you To raise it, pull upward. To lower the
See page 16 for important safety adjust them so the center of the back restraint, push the release button
information and a warning about of the occupant’s head rests against sideways, and push the restraint
improperly positioning head restraints. the center of the restraint. down. To adjust the tilt, pivot the
front head restraint to the desired
FRONT position.
Your vehicle has adjustable head The head restraints adjust for height.
restraints on the front seats. The tilt of the front head restraints is
also adjustable. You need both hands
The head restraints help protect you to adjust the restraint. Do not
and your passengers from whiplash attempt to adjust it while driving.
and other injuries.
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Seats
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Mirrors
Make sure all items in the trunk and Keep the inside and outside mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR
those extending through the pass- clean and adjusted for best visibility.
through are secured. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
built-in key. To lock the cover, insert
the key, and turn it clockwise.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors 3. When you finish, move the Power Mirror Heaters
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
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Your vehicle has a memory feature Storing a Driving Position in MEMORY MEMO BUTTON
for the steering wheel, driver’s seat, Memory BUTTONS
and outside mirror positions. Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Two seat, steering wheel, and
outside mirror positions can be 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
stored in separate memories. You (II) position. You cannot add a
select a memorized position by new driving position to the
pushing the appropriate button. memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
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To cancel the storing procedure Selecting a Memorized Position 2. Press the desired memory button
after pressing the MEMO button: (1 or 2) until you hear a beep.
MEMORY BUTTONS
Do not press a memory button The system will move the seat,
within 5 seconds. steering wheel, and outside mirrors
to the memorized positions. The
All stored driving positions will be 1. Make sure the shift lever is in
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes Park.
dead or is disconnected.
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To stop the system’s automatic You can use the adjustment switches
adjustment, do any of the following: to change the positions of the seat,
steering wheel, or outside mirrors
Press any button on the control after they are in their memorized
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. position. If you change the
memorized position, the indicator in
Push any of the adjustment the memory button will go out. To
switches for the seat or steering keep this driving position for later
wheel. use, you must store it in the driving
position memory.
Shift out of Park.
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Your vehicle has a keyless access Protect the remote and the built-in Always keep the remote and the
system. When you carry the remote key from direct sunlight, high built-in key away from any magnetic
with you, you can lock/unlock the temperature, and high humidity. material.
door(s), unlock the trunk, and start
the engine without using the built-in Do not drop the remote or the You should have received a key
key. built-in key, and do not set heavy number tag with your built-in key.
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Keys
BUILT-IN KEYS KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTES
OPERATING
RANGE
The following keys come with your the doors and unlock the trunk. Anyone can lock/unlock a door or
vehicle. Refer to page 177 for how to When you carry the remote, you can open the trunk if the remote is
separate the keys. lock/unlock the doors, unlock the within the operating range of the
trunk, and start the engine without a door or the trunk.
Built-in Key key.
This key is used to lock/unlock the The remote may not work if:
doors, glove box, trunk pass-through You can lock/unlock the doors It is too close to the vehicle.
cover, and to start the engine (after within about 32 inches (about 80 cm) It is above or below the vehicle,
you remove the ignition switch cover, radius from the outside door handle. even when it is within its operating
see page 174 ). You can open the trunk within about range.
Keyless Access Remote 32 inches (about 80 cm) radius from
This remote is used to lock/unlock the trunk release switch.
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Unlocking the Door(s) All the doors unlock when you grab 131 .
the handle of the front passenger’s
door. If a remote is within operating range
while you wash your vehicle or when
When you unlock the door(s), some it is raining heavily, the door sensors
exterior lights blink twice and the may respond by unlocking the doors.
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Locking the Doors system beeps once. When you If you touch the door lock sensor of
cannot set the security system the front door with your hand
because the trunk or hood is open, wearing a glove, the door sensor may
no exterior light blinks and/or no delay to respond or not respond by
beeper sounds. locking the doors.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS The lock sensors do not operate if:
LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page
111 . The remote is not within the
operating range.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP’’ setting, see page 113 . The doors are open.
DOOR LOCK SENSOR
Within 2 seconds of touching the The ignition switch is not in the
Each front door has a LOCK/ handle to lock the doors or locking LOCK (0) position.
UNLOCK feature. the doors with remote, pull the
handle to make sure the doors are The built-in key is in the ignition
When you touch the door lock actually locked. The door unlock switch.
sensor of the front door by hand, all sensors do not operate for about 2
the doors and the trunk will lock. seconds after the doors are locked. The remote is too close to the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure If a remote is within operating range
the remote is not inside the vehicle. while you wash your vehicle or when The remote battery is dead.
it is raining heavily, the door sensors
When you lock the doors, some may respond by locking the doors. The vehicle battery is dead.
exterior lights blink once and the
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Door Lock Prevention Locking the Trunk Before closing the trunk, make sure
If you open a door, pull its lock tab, the remote is not in the trunk.
and shut it when the remote is inside
the vehicle, the driver’s door unlock. If you close the trunk when the
Make sure you carry the remote remote is in it, the system beeps, and
with you when you lock the doors. the trunk reopens.
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Locking and Unlocking the Trunk The trunk cannot be locked if: Keyless Access Remote
TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH The remote is too close to the LED LOCK
trunk lid. BUTTON
The remote is on the interior rear
panel.
The remote is too close to the
TRUNK
seatback of the rear seat or the RELEASE
seat cushion. UNLOCK BUTTON
BUTTON
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the PANIC
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from BUTTON
getting into the interior. See Carbon
When the trunk is locked, you can Monoxide Hazard on page 56 . LOCK − Press this button once to
open it in any of these ways: lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will flash. When you push the LOCK
Press the trunk release button button twice within 5 seconds, you
inside the vehicle. will hear a beep to verify that the
Press the trunk button on the doors are locked and the security
remote. system is set.
Pull the trunk release switch when
carrying the remote (the system
beeps once).
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You cannot lock the doors if any UNLOCK − Press this button once To change the ‘‘SECURITY
door, the trunk, or the hood is not to unlock the driver’s door. Press it RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page
fully closed if the built-in key is in twice to unlock the other doors. 131 .
the ignition switch, or if the ignition Some exterior lights will flash twice
switch is in any position except the each time you press the button. The To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
LOCK (0) position. ceiling light (if the ceiling light ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ setting, see
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Keyless Memory SettingsTM Here are the settings activated with in the remote will blink once. Then
the remote; release the buttons. Doing this
Driving position memory cancels the keyless memory settings
(see page 160 ). for that remote and restores the
default settings.
Customized settings Some of them keep the same
(see page 81 ). settings as they were set previously.
To turn off this feature, press and If you lose a transmitter, the
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK replacement needs to be
buttons at the same time. The LED reprogrammed by your dealer.
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The engine may not run, and some The engine may not start if the
malfunctions may occur, if the remote is subjected to strong radio
remote is: waves.
Outside the vehicle.
On the dashboard. Also, the engine may not start if the
On the rear interior panel. remote is too close to the windows.
In the glove box.
In the door pockets.
In the trunk, etc.
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Ignition Switch the beep, the steering wheel is To turn the ignition switch to the
locked. To unlock the steering wheel, LOCK (0) position, put the
turn it right and left while turning transmission in Park, press the
the ignition switch at the same time. switch in, and turn it to the LOCK
If the remote and the vehicle do not (0) position. When the transmission
recognize each other, turn the is not in Park, you cannot turn the
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Also, if you close the door when the Removing the Ignition Switch Beeper and Message
ignition switch is not in the LOCK Cover Keyless Remote Not Detected
(0) position and the remote is not
inside the vehicle, the keyless access IGNITION SWITCH COVER
alarm sounds outside the vehicle, a
message appears on the multi-
information display, and the beeper
sounds if the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position. pull
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The outside beeper sounds when The engine does not restart if you Keyless Remote Low Battery
the ignition switch is in the turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) (0) position when the remote is
position. outside the vehicle. Check where the
remote is. Make sure that you carry
When the ignition switch is in the the remote or built-in key with you
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Built-in key and Remote The keyless access system uses Valet Function
electric current to identify the The trunk and glove box cannot be
BUILT-IN KEY remote with the vehicle. opened when you turn the trunk
main switch off and lock the glove
If you use medical equipment such box and trunk pass-through cover
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your with the built-in key. Also, the trunk
RELEASE BUTTON
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Seat Heaters
Passenger’s
In the LO setting, the heater runs
seat continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
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If equipped The ignition switch must be in the In MID, the heater will change to
Both front seats are equipped with ON (II) position to use the heaters LOW after about 60 minutes.
seat heaters and an air ventilation and the air ventilation system.
system. The passenger seat only has In LOW, the heater runs
heaters in the seat bottom because To use the heaters, press the ▲ continuously.
of the side airbag system. button. The indicator (red) next to
the button will come on. There are
three settings in the heaters:
HI − Three indicators on.
MID − Two indicators on.
LO − One indicator on.
OFF − All indicators off.
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Power Windows
MAIN SWITCH
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Power Windows
AUTO − To open the window fully, To open or close the window The indicators in the switches come
push the window switch firmly down partially, push down or pull back on on when you turn the ignition switch
to the second detent, then release it. the window switch lightly to the first to the ON (II) position.
The window automatically goes detent, and hold it. The window will
down all the way. To stop the stop when you release the switch. The power windows have a key-off
window from going all the way down, delay. You can still open and close
pull back on the window switch All window switches also have the the windows for up to 10 minutes
briefly. AUTO feature. after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-off delay cancels as soon as
To close the window fully, pull back Auto Reverse you open either front door. You must
the window switch firmly to the If the window runs into any obstacle then turn the ignition switch to the
second detent, then release it. The while it is closing automatically, it ON (II) position for the power
window automatically goes all the will reverse direction, and then stop. windows to operate.
way up. To stop the window from To close the window, remove the
going all the way up, push down on obstacle, then use the window switch
the window switch briefly. again.
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Power Windows
Opening the Windows and UNLOCK BUTTON 2. Turn the key clockwise, then
Moonroof with the Remote release it.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof from outside with the 3. Turn the built-in key clockwise
remote. again, and hold it. All four
1. Press the UNLOCK button once windows and the moonroof start to
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Moonroof
To tilt the moonroof, push the center To open or close the moonroof
of the moonroof switch straight up. partially, pull back or push forward
To stop the moonroof from tilting on the moonroof switch lightly to the Opening or closing the
fully open, push the moonroof switch first detent, and hold it. The moonroof on someone’s hands
forward. moonroof will stop when you release or fingers can cause serious
the switch. injury.
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Auto Reverse The moonroof has a key-off delay. Operating the Moonroof with the
If the moonroof runs into any You can still open and close the Remote Transmitter or the Key
obstacle while it is closing moonroof for up to 10 minutes after You can use the remote transmitter
automatically, it will reverse you turn off the ignition switch. The or the key to operate the moonroof
direction, and then stop. To close the key-off delay cancels as soon as you from the outside. Refer to page
moonroof, remove the obstacle, then open either front door. You must 183 for details.
use the moonroof switch again. then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position for the moonroof to
Auto reverse stops sensing when the operate.
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
from the moonroof before closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ASHTRAY
UTILITY POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER
SEAT-BACK POCKET
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Beverage Holders
KNOB
BUTTON
BOTTOM PLATE SEPARATOR BOTTOM PLATE
Be careful when you are using the For a short container, put the bottom For a long container, press the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid plate down, and pull up the knob to button in the beverage holder to
that is very hot can scald you or your use the separator. raise the bottom plate. Stand the
passengers. Spilled liquids can separator up.
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
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Console Compartment
LEVER
The rear beverage holder is in the To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray
rear seat armrest. Open the pull up on the lever and lift the located in the console compartment
beverage holder by pushing the front armrest. lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
of it. lever, and lift the armrest pad.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
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Sun Visors Do not use the sun visor extension Accessory Power Sockets
feature over the rear view mirror.
To use a sun visor, pull it down. You There are two accessory power
can also use a sun visor at the side sockets. One is located in the front
window. Remove the support rod of the center console. To use the
from the clip, and swing the sun power socket, push and release the
visor toward the side window. lid, then push it forward until the
You can extend the sun visor further socket comes to the proper position
by pulling it back. to use.
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The other socket is under the Small, rear ashtrays are located in The interior of each front door has
armrest in the console compartment the armrests of both rear doors. To an extendable pocket for maps and
storage area. To use the power open an ashtray, pivot the lid up. other small, lightweight items. For
socket, pull up the cover. safety, be sure both front door
To remove an ashtray for emptying, pockets are closed while driving.
These sockets are intended to supply open the lid, then carefully pull the
power for 12 volt DC accessories tab inside the ashtray straight up and When the light switch is in the
that are rated 120 watts or less (10 out of the armrest. or position, the front door
amps). pocket light is on.
The rear ashtray light is on when the
They will not power an automotive light switch is in the or
type cigarette lighter element. position.
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Integrated Sunshades The hooks are intended for use only To prevent the integrated sunshades
by the sunshades. Do not hang any from being unhooked due to winds,
HOLDER TAB
other items on the hooks, as that leave the rear windows closed while
could interfere with proper operation driving.
of the side curtain airbags.
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Interior Lights
The front and rear of the ceiling Push each ceiling light button to turn
have ceiling lights. its light on and off.
Push the ON button to turn on all the To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
ceiling lights. Push the OFF button DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
to turn them off. 116 .
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The climate control system in your Climate Control System ................ 198
vehicle provides a comfortable Audio System ................................. 207
driving environment in all weather Playing the AM/FM Radio....... 208
conditions. AM/FM Radio Frequencies..... 212
AM/FM Radio Reception ......... 212
The standard audio system has Adjusting the Sound .................. 214
many features. This section Playing the XM Satellite
describes those features and how to Radio ....................................... 217
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use them. Operating the Disc Changer .... 223
Disc Changer Error Messages .... 234
The climate control system and the Protecting Your Discs ................... 235
audio system have a voice control Auxiliary Input Jack ....................... 238
feature. Remote Audio Controls................. 239
Radio Theft Protection.................. 241
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio Compass System ............................ 242
system that requires a code number Voice Control Basics ................. 265
to enable it. Setting the Clock ....................... 274
Security System ............................. 276
The security system helps to Cruise Control ................................ 277
discourage vandalism and theft of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ... 280
your vehicle. HomeLink Universal
Transceiver................................. 295
AcuraLink ....................................... 299
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ........ 308
Rearview Camera and Monitor .... 326
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REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
A/C
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown)
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KNOB
ENTER Voice Control System
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control.
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The outside air intakes for the the indicator in the button is on, the
climate control system are at the passenger’s temperature cannot be
base of the windshield. Keep this set separately from the driver’s.
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Rear Window Defogger Button
The system should be left in fresh This button turns the rear window
air mode under almost all conditions. defogger on and off (see page 146 ). You can select the vents air flows
Keeping the system in recirculation Pushing this button also turns the from. Some air will flow from the
mode, particularly with the A/C off, power mirror heaters on and off. dashboard corner and side vents in
can cause the windows to fog up. all modes.
Switch to recirculation mode when Press the A/C button to view the
driving through dusty or smoky climate control display, then push
conditions, then return to fresh air the interface selector down. Select
mode. any of the modes by turning the
interface knob.
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Dual Button Using the Heater 1. Press the A/C button to view
You can set the temperature for the The heater uses engine coolant to the climate control display.
driver’s side and the passenger’s side warm the air. If the engine is cold, it 2. Turn on the A/C by pushing
separately when this button is will be several minutes before you ENTER on the interface selector.
pressed (indicator on). When the feel warm air coming from the You will see A/C ON in the display.
indicator in the DUAL button is off, system. 3. Make sure the temperature is set
you can adjust both sides to the to maximum cool.
same temperature with the driver’s 1. Press the A/C button to view 4. Push the interface selector down,
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side temperature control bar. the climate control display. then select by turning the
2. Turn the interface knob to set the interface knob.
Ventilation fan to the desired speed. 5. If the outside air is humid, select
The flow-through ventilation system 3. Push the interface selector down, recirculation mode. If the outside
draws in outside air, circulates it then select and fresh air air is dry, select fresh air mode.
through the interior, then exhausts it mode. 6. Push the interface selector down,
through vents near the rear window. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with then set the fan to the desired
the temperature control bars. speed by turning the interface
1. Set the temperature to the lower knob.
limit. Using the A/C
2. Make sure the A/C is off. Air conditioning places an extra load If the interior is very warm, you can
3. Select and fresh air mode. on the engine. Watch the engine cool it down more rapidly by partially
4. Set the fan to the desired speed. coolant temperature gauge (see page opening the windows, turning on the
70 ). If it moves near the red zone, air conditioning, and setting the fan
turn off the A/C until the gauge to maximum speed in fresh air mode.
reading returns to normal.
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Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows
moisture from the air. When used in windows: 1. Select . The system
combination with the heater, it automatically switches to fresh air
makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or mode and turns on the A/C.
high for faster defrosting. 2. Select .
1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select . The system 3. Set the fan and temperature
2. Turn on the air conditioning. automatically switches to fresh air controls to maximum level.
3. Select and fresh air mode. mode and turns on the A/C.
4. Adjust the temperature to your 3. Adjust the temperature so the To clear the windshield faster, you
preference. airflow feels warm. can close the dashboard corner vents
4. Select to help clear the by rotating the wheel next to it. This
This setting is suitable for all driving rear window. sends more warm air to the
conditions whenever the outside 5. To increase airflow to the windshield defroster vents. Once the
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). windshield, close the corner vents. windshield is clear, select the fresh
air mode to avoid fogging the
When you switch to another mode windows.
from , the A/C setting
returns to the previous setting (on or For your safety, make sure you have
off). Select A/C, then press ENTER a clear view through all the windows
on the interface selector to turn the before driving.
A/C off if it is on.
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Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects the Semi-automatic Operation
The automatic climate control proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various
system adjusts the fan speed and heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control
airflow levels to maintain the interior possible, raise or lower the interior system when it is in fully automatic
temperature you select. temperature to your preference. mode. All other features remain
automatically controlled. Making any
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior When you set the temperature to its manual selection causes the word
temperature is independently lower or its upper limit, the system AUTO in the display to go out.
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regulated for the driver and runs at full cooling or heating only. It
passenger. If the driver’s side of the does not regulate the interior To Turn Everything Off
vehicle is getting too much sun, the temperature. Press the OFF button. However, a
system will adjust to a lower lack of airflow can cause the
temperature. When you change the fan speed, the windows to fog up. You should keep
fan is taken out of AUTO mode and the fan on at all times so stale air and
1. Press the AUTO button. starts to run at the selected speed. moisture do not build up in the
2. Set the desired temperature with interior and cause fogging.
the temperature control bars.
You will see AUTO in the display
if the climate mode is selected.
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Interface Dial The knob turns left and right. Use it Personalization Setting
Most audio system functions can still to make selections or adjustments to When you unlock the doors with
be controlled by standard buttons, a list or menu on the screen. your remote and turn the audio
dials, and knobs, but some functions system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
can only be accessed using the The selector can be pushed left, or Driver 2) is detected, and the
interface dial. The interface dial has right, up, down, and in. Use the radio preset memory (see page 210 ),
two parts, a knob and a selector. selector to scroll through lists, to the auto select preset memory (see
select menus, and to highlight menu page 211 ), and the volume and
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KNOB items. When you make a selection, sound level settings (see page 214 )
ENTER push the center of the selector are turned to the respective
(ENTER) to go to that selection. memorized mode automatically.
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UPPER DISPLAY
U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models
FM BUTTON
POWER/ POWER/
VOLUME AM/FM VOLUME AM BUTTON
KNOB BUTTON KNOB
TUNE
SEEK TUNE SEEK BUTTONS
BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS
SCAN AUTO
SCAN SELECT
BUTTON BUTTON
BUTTON
AUDIO AUDIO
DISPLAY DISPLAY
BUTTON BUTTON
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will change to FM1, FM2, or AM. On
the FM bands, STEREO will be
shown on the navigation screen and
ST on the upper display, if the TUNE ICON
station is broadcasting in stereo.
The ignition switch must be in the Stereo reproduction on AM is not TUNE − Use the TUNE button to
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) available. tune the radio to a desired frequency.
position. Press the AUDIO button to Press the button to tune to a
view the audio control display. Turn To Select a Station higher frequency, or the button
the system on by pressing the You can use any of five methods to to tune to a lower frequency. To tune
power/volume knob or the AM/FM find radio stations on the selected with the interface dial, push the
button (AM or FM button on band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the selector down, and turn the knob to
Canadian and Hawaiian models). preset buttons, and AUTO SELECT . TUNE. Then press ENTER on the
Adjust the volume by turning the selector, and turn the knob to the
power/volume knob. desired frequency. To exit the
TUNE mode, press ENTER on the
selector.
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SEEK − The SEEK function To scan with the interface dial, push Preset − Each preset button or
searches up and down from the the selector down, and then push it preset icon can store one frequency
current frequency to find a station to the right. You will see SCAN on AM and two frequencies on FM.
with a strong signal. To activate it, flashing on the screen and the upper To store a preset memory location:
press the or SEEK button, display. 1. Select the desired band, AM or
then release it. You can also activate FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
SEEK by pushing the interface The system will scan for a station two sets of FM frequencies with
selector to the right or left. with a strong signal. When it finds the preset buttons (on-screen
one, it will stop and play that station icons).
for about 10 seconds. If you do
SCAN ICON
nothing, the system will then scan 2. Use the tune, seek, or scan
for the next strong station and play it function to tune the radio to a
for 10 seconds. When it plays a desired station.
station that you want to listen to,
press the scan button again, or push 3. Press the preset button, and hold
the interface selector to the right it until you hear a beep. You can
again. also store frequencies with the
interface dial. Select the preset
icon you want to store the
frequency on, then press ENTER
on the interface selector, and hold
SCAN − The SCAN function it for more than 2 seconds.
samples all stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
activate it, press the SCAN button, total of six stations on AM and
then release it. twelve stations on FM.
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U.S. models (except Hawaiian) You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto
AUTO SEL ICON Push the interface selector down to select cannot find a strong station for
scroll down the screen, highlight every preset button.
A.SEL, then press ENTER on the If you do not like the stations auto
interface selector. You will see select has stored, you can store
A.SEL on the upper display and other frequencies on the preset
AUTO SEL on the screen, and the buttons (icons) as previously
system goes into scan mode for described.
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several seconds.
To turn off auto select, press
Canadian and Hawaiian models ENTER on the interface selector
Press the A.SEL button. You will see (press the A.SEL button) again. This
A.SEL on the upper display AUTO restores the presets you originally
AUTO SELECT − If you are SEL on the screen, and the system set.
traveling far from home and can no goes into scan mode for several
longer receive your preset stations, seconds. The system stores the
you can use the auto select feature to frequencies of six AM and twelve
find stations in the local area. FM stations in the preset buttons.
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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. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the station’s transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving. Electrical interference from passing
vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.
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the interface selector. The current
setting is shown on the screen. Turn
the interface knob to the desired
level, and enter your selection by
pressing ENTER on the interface
selector. To equalize the fader or
balance, turn the interface knob until
the marks on the sound grid come to
the center of the adjustment bar.
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AudioPilot − Bose AudioPilot Centerpoint − Bose Centerpoint AudioPilot and Centerpoint are
digital processing monitors sound signal processing processes stereo registered trade marks of the Bose
within the cabin, and helps and matrix surround recordings to corporation.
compensate for unwanted ambient five independent channels, delivering
noise with no perceived change in a multi-channel surround sound
audio volume. experience, even from conventional
stereo discs.
To set this feature on or off, select
AudioPilot, and press ENTER on the To set this feature on or off, select
interface selector. Turn the interface Centerpoint, and press ENTER on
knob to ON or OFF, and press the interface selector. Turn the
ENTER on the interface selector. interface knob to ON or OFF, and
The ON or OFF indicator is shown press ENTER on the interface
on the screen. selector. The ON or OFF indicator is
shown on the display.
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UPPER DISPLAY
POWER/
Features
VOLUME TUNE
KNOB BUTTONS
CATEGORY
BUTTONS DISPLAY/
MODE
SCAN BUTTON
BUTTON
AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
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TUNE ICON
CONTINUED
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blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you
travel from the equator.
GROUND REPEATER
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Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: radio I.D. number, press the TUNE
may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for Your I.D. will appear in the display.
these conditions: compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. After you’ve registered with XM
Driving on the north side of an Radio, keep your audio system in the
east/west mountain road. Receiving XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio mode while you wait
Driving on the north side of a Service for activation. This should take about
large commercial truck on an If your XM Radio service has expired 30 minutes.
east/west road. or you purchased your vehicle from
Driving in tunnels. a previous owner, you can listen to a While waiting for activation, make
Driving on a road beside a vertical sampling of the broadcasts available sure your vehicle remains in an open
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south on XM Satellite Radio. With the area with good reception. Once your
of you. ignition switch in the ACCESSORY audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’
Driving on the lower level of a (I) or the ON (II) position, push the or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display,
multi-tiered road. power/volume knob to turn on the and you’ll be able to listen to XM
Driving on a single lane road audio system, and press the Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will
alongside dense trees taller than button. A variety of music continue to send an activation signal
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. types and styles will play. to your vehicle for at least 12 hours
from the activation request. If the
There may be other geographic If you decide to purchase XM service has not been activated after
situations that could affect satellite Satellite Radio service, contact XM 36 hours, contact XM Radio.
radio reception. Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
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UPPER DISPLAY
Features
U.S. models (Technology package model is shown) Canadian and Hawaiian models
LOAD EJECT LOAD EJECT
BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
DISC DISC
BUTTON BUTTON
SKIP TUNE SKIP TUNE
BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS BUTTONS
SCAN POWER/ SCAN POWER/
BUTTON VOLUME BUTTON VOLUME
KNOB KNOB
AUDIO AUDIO
DISPLAY DISPLAY
BUTTON BUTTON
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Your vehicle’s audio system has an The changer can also play MP3 or
in-dash disc changer with the same WMA format (see page 230 ).
controls used for the radio. To
operate the disc changer, the ignition DVD-A discs not meeting DVD
switch must be in the ACCESSORY verification standards may not be
(I) or the ON (II) position. playable.
The disc changer can play these disc The changer cannot play DVD-V or
formats: DVD-R/RW formats.
CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/RW Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed
DVD-A discs are not playable.
DTSTM
‘‘DTS’’ and ‘‘DTS Digital Surround’’
The disc packages or jackets should are registered trademarks of Digital
have one of these marks. Theater Systems, Inc.
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Loading Discs in the Changer Do not try to insert a disc until 2. Insert a disc into the disc slot
To load multiple discs in one ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could when the disc load indicator turns
operation: damage the audio unit. green, and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on
1. Press and hold the LOAD button the upper display at the same time.
on the changer unit until you hear 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all Insert the disc only about halfway;
a beep. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on six positions are loaded. If you are the drive will pull it in the rest of
the upper display, and the disc not loading all six positions, press the way. You will see the disc
load indicator turns red and starts the LOAD button again after the number blinking on the upper
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blinking. last disc has loaded. display, and the disc load indicator
turns red again and blinks as the
2. Insert the disc into the disc slot If you stop loading discs before all disc is loaded.
when the disc load indicator turns six positions are filled, the system
green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the will wait for 10 seconds, stop the load Do not try to insert a disc until
upper display at the same time. operation, and begin playing the last ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could
Insert it only halfway; the drive disc loaded. damage the audio unit.
will pull it in the rest of the way.
You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the upper To load a single disc: 3. You will see ‘‘DISC READ’’ on the
display, and the disc load indicator 1. Press and release the LOAD upper display, then the system
turns red again and blinks as the button on the changer unit. You begins to play the disc.
disc is loaded. will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the upper
display, and the disc load indicator
3. When the disc load indicator turns turns red and starts blinking.
green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the
upper display again, insert the
next disc in the slot.
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display.
To Change Tracks
Each time you press and release the
CURRENT DISC button or push the interface
selector to the right, the player skips
Select the changer by pressing the forward to the beginning of the next You can also choose a track directly
DISC/AUX button. The system will track. Press and release the from a track list. Press ENTER on
begin playing the last selected disc in button or push the interface the interface selector, and the track
the disc changer. You will see the selector to the left to skip backward list screen will be shown. If there are
current disc position highlighted. to the beginning of the current track. no track names, track numbers are
Press the button or push the displayed. You will see the current
To select a different disc, press the interface selector to the left again to track is highlighted. Turn the
corresponding number on the preset skip to the previous track. interface knob to select the desired
buttons, or turn the interface knob to To move rapidly within a track, press track, then press ENTER on the
highlight the desired disc, then press and hold the / or / interface selector.
ENTER on the interface selector. button.
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To exit the track list display, press push the interface selector to the left current disc plays for about 10
the AUDIO button, or push the again within 10 seconds. seconds. You will see SCAN next to
interface selector to the left. DISC on the screen and SCAN on
If you don’t, the system advances to the upper display. To hear the rest of
Track Scan the next track, plays about 10 the disc, press the SCAN button or
seconds of it, and continues through push the interface selector to the
the rest of the tracks the same way. right again within 10 seconds.
SCAN ICON
Disc Scan If you don’t, the system advances to
the next disc, plays about 10 seconds
of it, and continues through the rest
SCAN ICON of the discs the same way. When the
system reaches the last disc, DISC
SCAN is canceled, and the disc plays
normally.
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TRACK REPEAT ICON DISC REPEAT ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON
To replay the current track To replay the current disc To play the tracks of the current disc
continuously, use the interface continuously, use the interface in random order, use the interface
selector to scroll down, select selector to scroll down, select DISC selector to scroll down, select
TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER REPEAT, and press ENTER on the TRACK RANDOM, and press
on the interface selector. As a interface selector. As a reminder, ENTER on the interface selector. As
reminder, you will see REPEAT next you will see REPEAT next to DISC a reminder, you will see RANDOM
to TRACK on the screen. To turn on the screen. To turn this feature next to TRACK on the screen. To
this feature off, highlight TRACK off, highlight DISC REPEAT (if not turn this feature off, highlight
REPEAT (if not already highlighted), already highlighted), and press TRACK RANDOM (if not already
and press ENTER on the interface ENTER on the interface selector highlighted), and press ENTER on
selector again. again. the interface selector again.
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To Pause a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, The specifications of the compatible
To pause a disc, press the press the AM/FM (AM or FM on MP3 file are:
corresponding number of the Canadian, and Hawaiian models), or Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
current disc on the preset buttons. DISC/AUX, or button to (MPEG1)
To play the disc again, press the switch to the radio, or satellite radio 24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)
preset button again. (U.S. models only), or auxiliary input Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
while a disc is playing. When you 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps
You can also pause a disc on the return to disc mode by pressing the (MPEG1)
audio control display. Press the DISC/AUX button, play will continue 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
AUDIO button to view the display, at the same point that it left off. 112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2)
select the corresponding number of Compatible with variable bit rate and
the current disc on the preset icons Playing a DVD-A Disc multi-session
by turning the interface knob, then You can play a DVD-A disc in the
press ENTER on the interface disc changer. The disc controls are The specifications of the compatible
selector. To play the disc again, same as previously described. WMA file are:
select the preset icon, then press Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
ENTER again. Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192
The changer plays MP3/WMA discs kbps
To Stop Playing a Disc in recorded order. Maximum Compatible with variable bit rate and
If you turn the system off while a playable file layers are 8, and total multi-session
disc is playing, either with the playable tracks are 255. If your disc
power/volume knob or by turning has a complex structure, the changer To play an MP3/WMA disc, use the
off the ignition switch, the disc will takes some time to read the disc disc controls previously described,
stay in the drive. When you turn the before beginning play. along with the following information.
system back on, the disc will begin
playing where it left off.
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Name Display Function When playing a CD compressed in If the title is too long, it will not show
U.S. models except Hawaiian MP3/WMA format, the display all at once. Press and hold the DISP/
Each time you press the DISP/ changes from folder name, to file MODE button, and the rest of the
MODE button while playing a CD name, to track tag, to artist tag, to title will show on the center display.
(CD-DA), the center display changes album tag, and then to normal
from album name, to track name, to display each time you press the You will also see the album and track
artist name, and then to normal DISP/MODE button. If the disc was name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and
display. If the disc was not recorded not recorded with this information, file name (MP3/WMA) under these
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with CD-TEXT, ‘‘NO INFO’’ will be ‘‘NO INFO’’ will be shown on the conditions:
shown on the center display. center display.
When you insert a disc, and the
system begins to play.
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so you can load another disc in that
position. If you do not load another When you press the eject button
disc within 10 seconds, the system while listening to the radio, or with
selects the previous mode [AM, FM1, the audio system turned off, the disc
FM2, or XM Radio (U.S. models that was last selected is ejected.
except Hawaiian)]. After that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
If you do not remove the disc from next disc in numerical order. By
the slot, the system will reload the doing this six times, you can remove
disc after 10 seconds and put the all the discs from the changer.
disc changer in pause mode. To
begin playing the disc, press the You can also eject discs when the
DISC/AUX button. ignition switch is off:
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button.
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changer. Wipe across the disc from the center
to the outside edge.
Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd- A new disc may be rough on the
shaped discs may jam in the drive inner and outer edges. The small
or cause other problems. plastic pieces causing this roughness Handle a disc by its edges; never
can flake off and fall on the touch either surface. Do not place
Handle your discs properly to recording surface of the disc, stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
prevent damage and skipping. causing skipping or other problems. These, along with contamination
Remove these pieces by rubbing the from finger prints, liquids, and felt-
inner and outer edges with the side tip pens, can cause the disc to not
of a pencil or pen. play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
Never try to insert foreign objects in
the disc changer.
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Examples of these discs are shown Bubbled/ With Label/ Using Printer Sealed With Plastic
to the right: Wrinkled Sticker Label Kit Ring
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4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed
with the following logo.
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3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the
Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats.
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The MODE button changes the If you are playing a disc, the system
mode. Pressing the button skips to the beginning of the next
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, track/file (in MP3/WMA mode)
MODE XM Satellite Radio (U.S. models each time you press the top (+) of
BUTTON except Hawaiian), or a disc (if a disc the CH button. Press the bottom
is loaded). (−) to return to the beginning of the
VOL current track/file. Press it again to
BUTTON If you are listening to the radio, use return to the previous track/file.
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CH the CH button to change stations.
BUTTON Each time you press the top (+) of To select a different disc (folder in
the button, the system goes to the MP3/WMA mode), press and hold
next preset station on the band you the top (+) or bottom (−) of the
are listening to. Press the bottom CH button until you hear a beep.
Three controls for the audio system (−) to go back to the previous
are mounted in the steering wheel station.
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your To activate the seek function, press
hand from the wheel. and hold the top (+) or bottom (−)
of the CH button until you hear a
The VOL button adjusts the volume beep. The system searches up or
up (▲) or down (▼). Press the top down from the current frequency to
or bottom of the button, hold it until find a station with a strong signal.
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
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Your vehicle’s audio system may If your vehicle’s battery is discon- push the power/volume knob. The
disable itself if it is disconnected nected or goes dead, or the radio serial number will appear in two sets
from electrical power for any reason. fuse is removed, the audio system of four digits.
To make it work again, you must will disable itself. If this happens,
enter a specific five-digit code with you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the upper The system will retain your AM and
the preset buttons. Because there display the next time you turn on the FM presets even if power is
are hundreds of number system. Use the preset buttons to disconnected.
combinations possible from the five enter the code. The code is located
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digits, making the system work on the radio code card included in
without knowing the exact code is your owner’s manual kit. When it is
nearly impossible. entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
You should have received a radio
code card that lists your audio If you make a mistake entering the
system’s code and serial numbers. It code, do not start over; complete the
is best to store this card in a safe five-digit sequence, then enter the
place at home. In addition, you correct code. You have 10 tries to
should write the audio system’s enter the correct code.
serial number in this owner’s manual.
If the code card is lost, your dealer
If you lose the card, you must obtain can access your code with your
the code number from your dealer. radio’s serial number. To access the
To do this, you will need the audio serial number, turn the radio on. It
system’s serial number. must display ‘‘ ’’, then turn
the radio off. Push and hold the
preset 1 and preset 6 buttons, then
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(Display Mode) Button Screen
This button switches the display All selections and instructions are
between day mode, night mode, and displayed on the screen.
off (see page 258 ). SELECTOR
Clean the screen with a soft damp
Cancel Button Most functions of the compass cloth. You may use a mild cleanser
Press this button to cancel the system can be accessed with the intended for use on liquid crystal
current screen and return to the interface dial. The interface dial has displays (LCDs). Harsher chemicals
previous screen. two parts: a knob and a selector. may damage the screen.
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computer screens, some items are message will be displayed the next
not available, and will show up as time you start the vehicle.
darkened buttons (grayed out).
NOTE: The system will display the
current message and any older or
If any calendar reminders were previously unread messages, with
previously entered, the calendar the newest message listed first.
reminder screen is displayed next.
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Keyless Memory SettingsTM When the keyless access remote is For information on ‘‘linking’’ and
The vehicle ‘‘senses’’ the driver deliberately ‘‘unlinked,’’ (as when ‘‘unlinking’’ the keyless access
number, based on which keyless giving the key to a valet) the multi- remotes, see page 170 .
remote is used to unlock the vehicle. information display will display
If two drivers with remotes approach ‘‘Welcome.’’ Then the following
the vehicle at the same time, the occurs:
welcome display and related settings
are based on which remote the The calendar feature is not
vehicle sensed first ‘‘senses.’’ selectable (buttons grayed out).
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You can see the current latitude, If the system does not receive the If the GPS reception is low, the
longitude, and elevation at any time elevation information, the display display shows a ‘‘Low GPS
when you press the COMPASS shows only current latitude and reception’’ message.
button or say ‘‘Display map guide.’’ longitude.
The date and time is also displayed.
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When you say ‘‘Display menu’’ or The voice command help screen To use the voice command tutorial,
press the MENU button, the display displays several topics that help you say or select ‘‘Getting started.’’ The
changes to the Main menu screen. to understand your vehicle’s voice display changes to the Getting
To select a menu item, turn the control system. To go to the voice started screen.
interface knob to highlight the item, command help screen, say or select
then press the interface selector. ‘‘Voice command help.’’ Then select Select the line number of the tutorial
a topic by saying either the topic you want to view, and the tutorial will
NOTE: If some items appear grayed name or its line number. automatically be read out. To stop
out and cannot be selected, the the system from reading the tutorial,
vehicle does not sense the driver’s move the interface knob to the right.
ID of the remote (see page 170 ).
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When you make a selection (such as The trip computer screens display
Navigation general command help), the trip information from the multi-
you will see the help commands that information display in the gauge
can be used with the voice control. assembly.
To have the system read the list, say
‘‘Read list,’’ or select by To go to the trip computer, say ‘‘Trip
moving the interface selector to the Computer,’’ select Trip computer
right, and the system will read the from the main menu, or press the
list to you. TRIP button on the center console
panel.
CONTINUED
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You can scroll through the calendar Entering Your Schedule Reminder
day by day by turning the interface The default for the reminder is ON.
knob, or select the day by voice. This allows the system to remind
When you push the interface you of the calendar item the next
selector up or down, you can also time you start the vehicle. See
scroll through the calendar week by System Start-up on page 244 .
week. When you say ‘‘Next month’’
or ‘‘Previous month,’’ or when you Title
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push the interface selector to the Say or select ‘‘Edit title,’’ then enter
right or left, the system displays the the name of your title using the
next or previous month. interface selector. Once you enter
the title, say or select ‘‘Done.’’ The
title will be displayed on the
specified date of the Calendar screen.
Set your schedule by selecting the
day on the calendar, and the display Message
changes to the Edit schedule Say or select ‘‘Edit message,’’ and
screen. the system will show the Enter
Message screen. You can enter a
message on two lines. Use to
change the line. Once you have
entered the message, say or select
‘‘Done.’’ The message will be
displayed on the specified date of the
calendar screen.
CONTINUED
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When you say or select ‘‘Calculator,’’ Use the interface selector to control
the display changes to the the calculator, and calculator
Calculator screen. ‘‘conversion’’ feature.
To convert a unit of measurement,
Enter the digits and operation do this:
symbols with the interface selector.
1. Enter a numeric value to be
converted (for example, 100).
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4. Turn the interface knob until the The first setup screen allows you to
unit you want to convert from is change the system’s brightness,
highlighted (kilogram, for contrast, black level, volume, and
example), then push the selector interface dial feedback. To select a
in to select it as it the example setup item, turn the interface knob
above. until it is highlighted, then push the
interface selector in to select it.
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Tip: If you are having trouble viewing is normal. knob.
the screen in bright lighting conditions,
try increasing the brightness. NOTE: You can have separate Select volume off.
daytime and nighttime settings for
Contrast brightness, contrast, and black level. NOTE: If you turn the volume off,
There are 11 possible contrast Adjust each setting when the display you will not hear voice command
settings. To adjust the contrast, say is in either daytime or nighttime confirmations.
‘‘Contrast up’’ or ‘‘Contrast down.’’ mode. Use the Display mode button
You can also select Contrast and (see page 243 ) to select daytime or
change the setting by turning the nighttime mode.
interface knob. Changes to the
display are very subtle − this is
normal.
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Interface Dial Feedback Second Set up Screen say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the
Changing this setting allows you to interface selector to the left to select
control when (and if) the system will BACK.
read the current selection you
choose with the interface dial. This
feature can minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating
the dial. The three settings are
explained in the following table. The
factory default setting is AUTO.
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Voice
Allows you to select the guidance
voice: MALE or FEMALE. To
select MALE or FEMALE, turn the
interface knob to the right or left,
then press the interface selector. The third setup screen allows you to To view the Select a color screen,
change the system’s screen color say ‘‘Color,’’ or select COLOR on the
Clock Adjustment and verbal reminders. To select a screen. You can choose from one of
You can adjust the clock of your setup item, turn the interface knob five colors for the day and night
system. When the battery is until it is highlighted, then push the display modes.
disconnected or the fuse for the interface selector in to select it.
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page To view the third setup screen, move
274 for more information on setting the interface selector down. To
the clock. return to the first setup screen, say
‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface
selector to the left to select BACK. CONTINUED
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To change the color, select Day or Verbal Reminder Setting Display Mode
night by turning the interface knob This function allows you to turn ON Pressing the (Display
to the right or left. Press the or OFF verbal reminders. Examples mode) button allows you to switch
interface selector, then turn the of these reminders include: display modes.
interface knob to select desired color.
Press the interface selector to enter Driving with the parking brake on Each time you turn the ignition
your choice. switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
Driving with the trunk or a door position, the display mode is in auto.
NOTE: open The screen changes between day
Choose silver metal (factory and night modes when you turn the
default) as the Day color to obtain A reminder to fasten the driver’s headlights on and off.
the best display contrast. and front passenger’s seat belts
Choose black metal (factory To override the auto mode, select
default) as the Night color to To select ON or OFF, turn the either day or night mode. This can
obtain the best display contrast. interface knob to the right or left, be useful if you want to use the
then press the interface selector. headlights during the day. Be aware
that using day mode at night will
make the screen extremely bright.
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System Initialization Entering the Security Code place in case you need the codes. If
If for any reason, you lose power to you lose the cards, you must obtain
the compass system (the battery was the security codes from your dealer.
disconnected), the system needs to
be initialized before you can use it. Enter the four-digit compass system
security code. If you have entered it
Initialization requires this: correctly, the display changes to the
Disclaimer screen. You have ten
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Entry of the compass system 4- chances to enter the correct code. If
digit security code to ‘‘unlock’’ the all ten are incorrect, turn the ignition
system. to OFF, then back to ON (II) to have
ten more chances to enter the
GPS initialization. This may not be correct code.
needed depending on how long the
system was without power. If the battery goes dead or is To enter the code, turn the interface
disconnected for any reason, you will knob to select the number, then
have to enter a security code into press the interface selector to enter
both the audio system and the it. Keep doing the same procedure to
compass system before you can use enter all four correct numbers. If you
it again. need to delete the number you
entered mistakenly, move the
When you purchased the vehicle, interface selector to the right.
you should have received two cards
that have the audio and compass
system’s security codes and serial
numbers. Keep these cards in a safe CONTINUED
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Follow the instructions in the audio GPS initialization If this procedure is not necessary the
system section to enter the 5-digit system proceeds directly to the
audio code (see page 241 ). The Compass screen (see page 247 ).
system voice will not operate if the During initialization, the system
audio code is not entered searches for all available GPS
satellites, and obtains their orbital
information. During this procedure
the vehicle should be out in the open
with a clear view of the sky.
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than 10 minutes, but it can take as media, printed materials, and
long as 45 minutes. ‘‘online’’ or electronic documentation
If the system is still unable to (‘‘SOFTWARE’’) are protected by
acquire a signal, follow the international intellectual property
instructions on the screen, or laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE
contact your local dealer for is licensed, not sold. All rights
If within ten minutes the system fails assistance. reserved.
to locate a sufficient number of
satellites to locate your position, the
screen above appears. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
CONTINUED
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CONTINUED
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Back Button
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This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console (see page 243 ). When you
MICROPHONE
press it, the display returns to the
BACK BUTTON (on the ceiling) previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
NOTE: For models with navigation near the map light on the ceiling. the last prompt. This button can be
system, refer to the navigation used to cancel an audio, climate
system manual. NOTE: While using the voice control control, or compass system voice
system, all of the speakers are command up to one second after the
Your vehicle has a voice control muted. command confirmation.
system that allows hands-free
operation of the audio system, the
climate control system and some
functions of the compass system.
The voice control system uses the
TALK and BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone
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Using the Voice Control System If the system does not understand a When you speak a command, the
You should use the voice control command or you wait too long to system generally either repeats the
system as much as possible, and give a command, it responds with command as a confirmation or asks
consider manual entry using the ‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would you for further information. If you do
interface dial as a ‘‘back-up’’ you say again.’’ If the system cannot not wish to hear this feedback, you
method of entry. perform a command or the can turn it off. See the Voice
command is not appropriate for the Recognition Feedback setting in
Most of the system’s functions can screen you are on, it sounds a beep. Setup.
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the Talk button. To Anytime you are not sure of what If you hear a prompt such as ‘‘Please
control your compass system by voice commands are available on a use the interface dial to...’’ or ‘‘Please
voice: screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at choose an area with the interface
any screen. The system can then dial.’’ the system is asking for input
Press and release the Talk button. read the list of commands to you. that cannot be done by voice.
Wait for the beep.
Give a voice command.
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Improving Voice Recognition Close the windows and the If the system cannot recognize
To achieve optimum voice moonroof. your command because of
recognition, the following guidelines background noise, speak louder.
should be followed: The fan speed will be
automatically adjusted to low. If the microphone picks up voices
NOTE: Make sure the correct screen other than yours, the system may
is displayed for the voice command Make sure the airflow from the not interpret your voice
that you are using. See Voice A/C vents does not interfere with commands correctly.
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Command Index on page 268 . the system microphone in the
ceiling console. Place your hand If you speak a command with
over the microphone; if you feel something in your mouth, or your
any airflow, adjust the vents. voice is either too high or too
husky, the system may
After pressing the Talk button, misinterpret your voice commands.
wait for the beep, then give a voice
command. If you are still having trouble with
the voice control system, refer to
Give a voice command in a clear, Voice Command Help on the
natural speaking voice without main menu screen.
pausing between words.
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*
Climate control fresh air Temperature Commands Repeating these commands
Climate control recirculate The system accepts these switches (toggles) the function
Climate control vent commands on most screens. between On and Off.
Climate control bi-level (vent and Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to
floor) 87 degrees F) NOTE: The commands for vent
Climate control floor Temperature up temperature settings are available on
Climate control floor and defrost Temperature down the climate control screen.
Fan speed up Temperature max hot (displays HI)
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Fan speed down Temperature max cold (displays
Fan speed # (#: 1−7) (for best LO)
voice control, keep fan speed at 1 or Temperature balance
2) Temperature dual mode on
Temperature dual mode off
*
Repeating these commands Temperature dual mode*
switches (toggles) the function Drive temperature # degrees (#: 57
between On and Off. to 87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Drive vent temperature adjustment
Passenger vent temperature
adjustment
Vent temperature up
Vent temperature down
Vent temperature max
Vent temperature minimum
Vent temperature normal CONTINUED
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*
Repeating these commands DVD Commands DVD folder list
switches (toggles) the function The system accepts these
*
between On and Off. commands on most screens. Repeating these commands
DVD play switches (toggles) the function
DVD play disc # (#: 1−6) between On and Off.
DVD play track # (#: 1−30)
DVD play disc #1 track #2 (#1:
1−6, #2: 1−30)
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DVD skip forward
DVD skip back
DVD play next disc
DVD play previous disc
DVD track random*
DVD track repeat*
DVD disc repeat*
DVD track scan*
DVD disc scan*
DVD normal play (resumes ‘‘Play’’
from these commands: ‘‘DVD
track random,’’ ‘‘DVD track repeat,’’
‘‘DVD disc repeat,’’ ‘‘DVD folder
random,’’ and ‘‘DVD folder
repeat’’)
DVD track list
DVD folder random
DVD folder repeat CONTINUED
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MP3/WMA Commands MP3 folder list Repeating these commands
The system accepts these WMA play switches (toggles) the function
commands on most screens. WMA play disc # (#: 1−6) between On and Off.
MP3 play WMA play track # (#: 1−30)
MP3 play disc # (#: 1−6) WMA play disc #1 track #2 (#1: Main Menu Screen Commands
MP3 play track # (#: 1−30) 1−6, #2: 1−30) These are additional commands not
MP3 play disc #1 track #2 (#1: WMA skip forward found on the Voice Commands
1−6, #2: 1−30) WMA skip back Help screen. Follow the voice
MP3 skip forward WMA play next disc prompts.
MP3 skip back WMA play previous disc Voice command help (the system
MP3 play next disc WMA track random* reads and lists all of the
MP3 play previous disc WMA track repeat* commands)
MP3 track random* WMA disc repeat* Calendar
MP3 track repeat* WMA track scan* Calculator
MP3 disc repeat* WMA disc scan* Trip computer
MP3 track scan* WMA normal play (resumes ‘‘Play’’
MP3 disc scan* from these commands: ‘‘WMA
MP3 normal play (resumes ‘‘Play’’ track random,’’ ‘‘WMA track
from these commands: ‘‘MP3 repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA disc repeat,’’
track random,’’ ‘‘MP3 track repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA folder random,’’ and
‘‘MP3 disc repeat,’’ ‘‘MP3 folder ‘‘WMA folder repeat’’)
random,’’ and ‘‘MP3 folder WMA track list
repeat’’) WMA folder random*
MP3 track list WMA folder repeat*
MP3 folder random* WMA folder list
MP3 folder repeat*
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Features
Brightness down Previous
Brightness minimum/min. Return
Brightness maximum/max. OK
Contrast up Delete
Contrast down
Contrast minimum/min
Contrast maximum/max
Black level up
Black level down
Black level minimum/min
Black level maximum/max
Volume up
Volume down
Volume minimum/min.
Volume maximum/max.
Volume Off
Interface Dial feedback off
Interface Dial feedback auto
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To set the clock, the ignition switch Select the Clock Adjustment by Select the Time Adjustment , then
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or turning the interface knob to the press the center of the interface
ON (II) position, and either or both right, then press the center of the selector. The display changes to the
remotes must be linked. interface selector. Time Adjustment screen for HOUR.
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Features
To adjust the hour, turn the interface Turn the interface knob to adjust the
knob, then press the center of the minute.
interface selector.
Press the center of the interface
To adjust the minute, turn the selector to enter the time. The
interface knob to the right to display screen will return to the Clock
the adjustment screen for MINUTE. adjustment screen (see page 274 ).
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Security System
The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still
your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote
The horn sounds and a combination without triggering the alarm. The
of headlights, parking/side marker alarm will sound if the trunk lock is
lights, and taillights flash if someone forced, or the trunk is opened with
attempts to break into your vehicle the trunk release button on the
or remove the radio. This alarm driver’s door or the emergency trunk
continues for 2 minutes, then the opener.
system resets. To reset an alarming
system before the 2 minutes have The security system will not set if
elapsed, unlock either front door the hood, trunk, or any door is not
with the remote or the built-in key. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR fully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
The security system automatically Once the security system is set, monitor on the instrument panel (see
sets 15 seconds after you lock the opening any door or the hood page 13 ) to see if the doors and
doors, close the hood, and close the without using the built-in key or the trunk are fully closed. Since it is not
trunk. For the system to activate, remote will cause it to sound. It also part of the monitor display, manually
you must lock the doors from the sounds if the radio is removed from check the hood.
outside with the remote, built-in key, the dashboard or the audio system
lock tab, or door lock switch. The wiring is cut. Do not attempt to alter this system
security system indicator on the or add other devices to it.
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control on the steering wheel, and hold it
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) for 1 second (see page 294 ).
without keeping your foot on the CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON
accelerator pedal. It should be used RES/ 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
for cruising on straight, open ACCEL speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
highways. It is not recommended for BUTTON
city driving, winding roads, slippery 3. Press and release the SET/
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. DECEL button on the steering
Features
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
SET/ icon appears on the multi-
DECEL information display to show the
Improper use of the cruise BUTTON system is now activated.
control can lead to a crash. Non-ACC model is shown
When cruise control is on while
Use the cruise control only 1. Push in the CRUISE button or the driving, the SH-AWD torque
when traveling on open ACC button (models with adaptive distribution monitor and the tire
highways in good weather. cruise control) on the steering pressure monitor are not shown
wheel. The CRUISE MAIN or on the multi-information display.
green ACC indicator (models with
ACC) indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising
speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways:
going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/DECEL
slow down. This will cancel cruise Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Release the button when
control. On models with adaptive button. When you reach the you reach the desired speed.
cruise control (ACC), this also desired cruising speed, release the
causes the cruise control icon on the button. To slow down in very small
multi-information display to go off amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
and the cruise mode icon to come on. Push on the accelerator pedal. button. Each time you do this,
To resume the set speed, press the Accelerate to the desired cruising your vehicle will slow down about
RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE speed, then press the SET/ 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
CONTROL icon on the multi- DECEL button.
information display will come back Tap the brake pedal lightly with
on. To increase your speed in very your foot. The CRUISE
small amounts, tap the RES/ CONTROL indicator or ACC
When climbing a steep hill, the ACCEL button. Each time you do indicator on the instrument panel
automatic transmission may this, the vehicle speeds up about 1 and the CRUISE CONTROL icon
downshift to hold the set speed. mph (1.6 km/h). on the multi-information display
will go out. When the vehicle
slows to the desired speed, press
the SET/DECEL button.
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Cruise Control
Even with cruise control on, you can Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
still use the accelerator pedal to When you push the CANCEL button
speed up for passing. After CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON or tap the brake pedal, the system
completing the pass, take your foot remembers the previously set speed.
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle To return to that speed, accelerate to
will return to the set cruising speed. above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal The CRUISE CONTROL (ACC
Features
causes cruise control to cancel. (green)) indicator comes on. The
vehicle accelerates to the same
speed as before.
CANCEL BUTTON
Non-ACC model is shown Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button
turns the system completely off and
You can cancel cruise control in any erases the previous cruising speed.
of these ways:
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ACC Components
If equipped MULTI-INFORMATION ACC INDICATOR
DISPLAY
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
consists of a radar sensor in the RES/ACCEL BUTTON
front grille, the ACC buttons on the
steering wheel, and the ACC ACC BUTTON SET/DECEL
functions of the multi-information BUTTON
display.
DISTANCE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
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Overview If the vehicle ahead of you slows Do not use ACC under these
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows down suddenly or another vehicle conditions:
you to maintain a set speed and keep cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC In poor visibility.
the vehicle ahead of you and your alerts you by sounding a beeper and In heavy traffic.
vehicle at a safe distance without displaying a message on the multi- When you must slow down and
having to use the accelerator pedal information display. speed up repeatedly.
or the brake pedal. The ACC radar sensor in the front On winding roads.
grille can detect and monitor the When you enter a toll gate,
Features
When the vehicle ahead of you slows distance of a vehicle up to 328 feet interchange, service area, parking
down or speeds up, ACC senses the (100 meters) ahead of your vehicle. area, etc. In these areas, there is
change in distance and compensates For more information on the radar no vehicle ahead of you, but ACC
by accelerating or braking your sensor, see page 362 . would still try to accelerate to your
vehicle to reach the cruising speed set speed.
you previously set. The distance Important Safety Precautions In bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
between vehicles is based on your As with any system, there are limits etc.)
speed: the faster you go, the longer to ACC. Inappropriate use of ACC On a slippery road (for example a
the distance will be; the slower you can result in a serious accident. Use road covered with ice or snow).
go, the shorter it will be. the brake pedal whenever necessary,
and always keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and other
vehicles.
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Operating Characteristics
When there is no vehicle ahead within When a vehicle ahead is within ACC
ACC range range and going slower than your set
Your vehicle will maintain a set speed
cruising speed. If the vehicle ahead of you is going
slower than your set speed, your
vehicle will slow down to the speed
of that vehicle. Your vehicle will then
follow at a constant distance until the
vehicle ahead changes speed again.
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Features
keep an appropriate distance from
the vehicle ahead.
When a vehicle ahead is within ACC If the vehicle ahead of you slows
range and going at a steady speed down and changes lanes, ACC no
Your vehicle follows the vehicle longer tracks it. Your vehicle will
ahead of it, keeping a constant then return to your set speed.
distance. ACC will not keep your
vehicle at a constant distance if the
vehicle ahead of you goes out of
range of your set speed.
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Features
ACC BUTTON
1. Push the ACC button on the 3. Press and release the SET/ When your speed reaches 25 mph
steering wheel. The ACC indicator DECEL button on the steering (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode,
on the instrument panel comes on, wheel. and ‘‘ACC STANDBY’’ is shown on
and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi- If you press the SET/DECEL button the multi-information display.
information display. when the vehicle speed is below 25
mph (40 km/h), you will hear three
2. Accelerate to the desired speed beeps. This means ACC is not
above 25 mph (40 km/h). activated, and you cannot set your
speed.
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When the speed is set, it is shown If you change the speed unit If you cancel ACC by pressing the
along with a vehicle icon and measurement from the factory CANCEL button or by tapping the
distance bars on the multi- default setting, the initial speed unit brake pedal, the previously set
information display. measurement is shown under the cruising speed is shown on the multi-
Refer to page 289 for how to set and current unit. information display. To store this
change the set distance between speed as your new cruising speed,
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of press and release the RES/ACCEL
you. button.
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Increasing the Set Speed amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL The ACC beeper will not sound
The set speed can be increased button repeatedly. Each time you do while you press the accelerator pedal,
using the RES/ACCEL button or the this, your vehicle will speed up about no matter how close you get to the
accelerator pedal. 1 mph (1 km/h). vehicle ahead of you.
To increase the set speed with the While the vehicle accelerates to the
RES/ACCEL button, do this: set speed, the set speed on the multi-
information display will flash.
Features
If a vehicle ahead of you is driving at
a slower speed than the speed you
want to set, your vehicle will not
accelerate; it will keep some distance
between your vehicles.
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Decreasing the Set Speed Each time you do this, your vehicle Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You
The set speed can be decreased slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h).
using the SET/DECEL button or the U.S.
brake pedal. The set cruising speed will be shown
on the multi-information display.
To decrease the set speed with the
SET/DECEL button, do this: On a steep downhill, the vehicle
speed may exceed the set cruising
SET/DECEL BUTTON speed. CANADA
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Features
CANADA vehicle in front will be set as shown
below.
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The distance you select is also Canceling the ACC When you push the CANCEL button
shown on the multi-information or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC,
display. CANCEL BUTTON the set cruising speed stays in
memory. When you turn on ACC
U.S. again, the speed is shown on the
LONG multi-information display. To return
RANGE to that speed, accelerate to over 25
CANADA mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/
ACCEL button.
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ACC to cancel: When the VSA indicator comes on.
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Messages on the
Multi-Information Display Message Description
The multi-information display shows
various messages related to ACC.
For a description of each ACC
message you may see, refer to the ACC is on.
chart on this and the following page.
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U.S. ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you. ACC has automatically cancelled
because of bad weather or other
You will hear a beep when the vehicle conditions.
CANADA moves out of the ACC radar sensor’s
range. You will hear three beeps.
Features
U.S. ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead Apply the brakes immediately.
of you. Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle
ahead of it.
CANADA You will hear a beep when ACC
detects a vehicle ahead of you. You will hear a continuous beep.
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To switch from ACC to cruise When you press the button, you will When the cruise control is selected,
control, press the distance button on see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on ACC does not sound a beeper or
the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 the multi-information display for 2 display a message on the multi-
second. seconds. To switch back to ACC, information display. Make sure to
press and hold the distance button keep a safe distance from the vehicle
again for 1 second. ahead of you.
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The HomeLink Universal garage door opener that lacks safety to test that the safety features are
Transceiver built into your vehicle stop and reverse features. functioning properly. If you do not
can be programmed to operate up to have this information, contact the
three remote controlled devices Units manufactured between April 1, manufacturer of the equipment.
around your home, such as garage 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be Before programming HomeLink to a
doors, lighting, or home security equipped with safety stop and garage door or gate opener, make
systems. reverse features. If your unit does sure that people and objects are out
not have an external entrapment of the way of the device to prevent
Features
General Safety Information protection system, an easy test to potential injury or damage.
Before programming your confirm the function and When programming a garage door
HomeLink to operate a garage door performance of the safety stop and opener, park just outside the garage.
opener, confirm that the opener has reverse feature is to lay a 2 × 4
an external entrapment protection under the closing door. The door Training HomeLink
system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’ should stop and reverse upon Before you begin − If you just
or other safety and reverse stop contacting the piece of wood. received your vehicle and have not
features. As an additional safety feature, trained any of the buttons in
garage door openers manufactured HomeLink before, you should erase
If your garage door was after January 1, 1993 are required to any previously learned codes before
manufactured before April 1, 1982, have external entrapment protection training the first button.
you may not be able to program systems, such as an electronic eye, To do this, press and hold the two
HomeLink to operate it. These units which detect an object obstructing outside buttons on the HomeLink
do not have safety features that the door. transceiver for about 20 seconds,
cause the motor to stop and reverse until the red indicator flashes.
it if an obstacle is detected during Important Safety Precautions Release the buttons, then proceed to
closing, increasing the risk of injury. Refer to the safety information that step 1.
Do not use HomeLink with any came with your garage door opener CONTINUED
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If you are training the second or If the red indicator in HomeLink If the red indicator in HomeLink
third buttons, go directly to step 1. begins to flash slowly at first, continues to flash slowly (does
then rapidly, release both not begin to flash rapidly),
1. Hold the end of the garage door buttons, and go to step 4. repeat steps 1 thru 3.
opener remote transmitter 1 to 3 If the red indicator in HomeLink
inches from HomeLink. Make continues to flash slowly (does 4. Test the HomeLink button by
sure you are not blocking your not flash rapidly), your remote pushing it for about 1 second.
view of the red indicator in transmitter may stop If the button works,
HomeLink. transmitting after a short time. programming is complete.
Go to step 3. If the button does not work go
RED INDICATOR to step 5.
3. Press and hold the remote
transmitter button and one of the 5. Push and hold the HomeLink
HomeLink buttons at the same button and watch the red indicator
time. While continuing to hold the on HomeLink.
HomeLink button, press and If the indicator stays on, press
release the remote transmitter the HomeLink button again; the
button every 2 seconds. remotely controlled device
If the red indicator in HomeLink should operate.
begins to flash slowly at first, If the indicator flashes rapidly
then rapidly, release both for 2 seconds then stays on, you
buttons, and go to step 4. have a rolling code transmitter:
2. Press and hold the remote go to ‘‘Training with a Rolling
transmitter button and one of the Code System’’ (see page 297 ).
HomeLink buttons at the same
time.
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6. Repeat these steps to train the 1. Make sure you have properly have approximately 30 seconds to
other two HomeLink buttons to completed the ‘‘Training complete the following steps.
operate any other compatible HomeLink’’ procedure.
remotely controlled devices 4. Press and hold the button on
around your home (lighting, 2. Find the ‘‘learn’’ button on your HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.
automatic gate, security system, garage door opener unit. The
etc.). location will vary, depending on 5. Press the HomeLink button again
the manufacturer. for about 1 second. It should
Features
Training With a Rolling Code operate the garage door.
System LEARN BUTTON
For security purposes, newer garage
door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’
or variable code. Information from
the remote control and the garage
door opener is needed before
HomeLink can operate the garage
door opener.
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AcuraLink
RL Technology Package and RL CMBS/ Interface Dial The selector can be pushed left,
PAX models Most AcuraLink functions are right, up, down, and in. Use the
AcuraLink enhances your ownership controlled by the interface dial. The selector to scroll through lists, to
experience by providing a direct interface dial has two parts, a knob select menus, and to highlight menu
communication link between your and a selector. items. When you make a selection,
vehicle and the Acura Server. push the center of the selector
Working through the XM radio KNOB (ENTER) to go to that selection.
satellite, AcuraLink works in ENTER
Features
conjunction with the navigation
system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
(HFL), and audio system in your
vehicle. It displays and receives
several kinds of messages, including:
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AcuraLink
Features
the setup screen.
Scroll to the Messages option,
then select it by pressing ENTER Select MORE by pushing the
on the interface selector. interface selector to the right.
Select the message category for Use the interface knob to scroll to
the message you want to delete. the AcuraLink/Messages button, When you open a message, you can
and select it by pressing ENTER read a summary of it, and then
Use the interface knob to scroll up on the interface selector. choose one of several options. If an
or down to the message title you option is not available for a message,
want to delete, and select it by Scroll to the Delete Messages that button will not be highlighted.
pressing ENTER on the interface option, and select it by pressing
selector. ENTER on the interface selector.
Scroll to Delete with the interface Scroll to the category with the
knob, and select it by pressing messages you want to delete, and
ENTER on the interface selector. select the category by pressing
ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED
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AcuraLink
AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions, Messages can still be accessed using
press the SETUP button, push the the INFO menu. If you would like to
interface selector to the right to stop receiving messages, visit the
select MORE, then rotate the OwnerLink website at www.owners.
interface knob to select AcuraLink/ acura.com to change your messaging
Messages. preferences.
Features
button to delete all stored messages the system automatically read each
within a category, except for message to you. Select OFF to
diagnostic info and recall campaign manually select the Voice button
messages. These messages can only when you want a message read to
be deleted by a certified technician you.
after the recall is done or the
problem is corrected, or through a Phone-Data Connection − Select
broadcast message from Acura. this button to begin the process
required to connect to Acura. This is
New Message Notification − used to access the most recent
Select ON if you want to be notified diagnostic information when a
of new messages (envelope icon problem occurs.
appears on the navigation screen).
Select OFF if you do not want to be
notified of new messages (envelope
icon does not appear on the
navigation screen).
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AcuraLink
Connect to the Acura Server − NOTE: For the Phone Data Quick Tips
The default setting is prompt. When Connection button to be active, you
a diagnostic info message appears, need a Bluetooth compatible and
and you select the Check Now enabled cellphone paired to the
button, the system will prompt you Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL).
before connecting to the Acura To complete the data connection
server. If you do not wish to connect setup, the paired phone must have a
at that time, select No at the prompt, compatible data service.
and you will see the information
from the onboard database. The Message Categories
‘‘Auto’’ setting will remove the There are six message categories in
prompt when you select the Check AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature
Now button and will automatically Guides, Maintenance Minders,
connect to the Acura server. This Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info,
setting only applies when you have a and Dealer Appointment Reminders. These messages, based on updated
Bluetooth enabled phone that is The system can store up to 256 vehicle information and comments
paired with the HFL and you have messages. from other RL owners, supplement
completed the Phone-Data your Owner’s Manual and Quick
Connection setup. Message categories can be added, Start Guide. They provide you with
revised, or deleted through relevant information for a safe and
broadcast messages from Acura. enjoyable ownership experience. For
additional information, call Acura
Client Services directly through the
HFL.
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AcuraLink
Feature Guide Maintenance Minder You can then use the message
options to call your dealer for an
appointment or to find the nearest
dealer.
Features
During the first 90 days of These messages provide detailed
ownership, one of up to 32 different information about the service
messages appears each day. These needed for your vehicle. When a
messages help you to use and maintenance message appears on
understand the technological the multi-information display, a list of
features of your vehicle. needed maintenance items is
provided through in an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.
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AcuraLink
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AcuraLink
Depending on the severity of the When you select the More Info Dealer Appointment Reminder
problem, the message will let you option, if the HFL is connected to a
know if you should see your dealer cellular data service, AcuraLink
immediately or if you can wait a gathers more information about the
while. problem, and sends it to Acura.
There, the information is analyzed
and returned to the vehicle with the
most accurate repair information.
Features
NOTE: There may not be any
additional information, depending on
the time elapsed since the previous
time you retrieved the information
from the Acura server.
When you make an appointment
through the Owner’s Link Online
Scheduling Service, you can be
reminded in advance about that
You can then use message options to appointment through AcuraLink. If
call your dealer for an appointment, you need to reschedule, you can call
to find the nearest dealer, or to find your dealer directly with the HFL.
out more information about the issue.
The timing of your reminder is
based on your reminder preference
established on Owner Link.
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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
Features
With a linked phone, you can then use the audio system volume knob,
automatically dial any name or or the steering wheel volume
number in the phonebook. controls.
VOICE CONTROL
Here are the main components of BUTTONS
the HFL system:
To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Microphone Talk and Back buttons on the left
The HFL microphone is on the side of the steering wheel. Below the
ceiling console. The microphone is HFL buttons is another set of voice
shared with the navigation system (if control buttons for the navigation,
equipped). climate control, and audio systems.
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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
Here is the function of each HFL Multi-Information Display Signal Strength* − Indicates the
button: network signal strength of the
SIGNAL HFL BATTERY current phone. Five bars equals
HFL Talk: This button is used before STRENGTH MODE LEVEL STATUS full strength.
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to confirm ROAM Status* − Indicates your
system information. phone is roaming.
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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
With the HFL system activated, you How to Use the HFL Using Voice Control
will also see ‘‘HF LINK’’ on the upper The HFL is operated by the HFL Here are some guidelines for using
display. Talk and Back buttons on the left voice control:
side of the steering wheel. The next To enter a command, press the
few pages provide instructions for all Talk button. Then, after the beep,
basic features of the HFL. say your command in a clear,
natural tone.
NOTE: All phones may not
Features
operate identically, and some may For best system operation, set the
cause inconsistent operation of the climate control fan speed to low,
HFL. and direct the center vents away
from the microphone in the ceiling.
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To hear a list of available options To go back one step in a command When you finish a command
at any time, press the Talk button, process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press sequence, the HFL goes back to
wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands the Back button. its main menu. For example, when
free link help.’’ If nothing is said while the HFL is you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the
listening for a command, the HFL HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
Many commands can be spoken will time out and stop its voice stored.’’ The next time you press
together. For example, you can recognition. The next time you the Talk button, you will be at the
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’ press the Talk button, the HFL main menu.
begins listening from the point at
To enter a string of numbers in a which it timed out.
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can To end a command sequence at
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7, any time, press and hold the Back
10, or 11. button, or press and release the
Talk button, wait for the beep, and
To skip a voice prompt, press the say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you
Talk button while the HFL is press the Talk button, the HFL
speaking. The HFL will then begin begins from its main menu.
listening for your next command.
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Setting Up the System 4. Press and release the Talk button. 6. The HFL response continues ‘‘A
The voice of the HFL can be set to If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the security option is available to lock
male or female (U.S. models only). HFL system response is, ‘‘Would the hands free system. Each time
Also, the incoming notification can you like the notification to be a the vehicle is turned on, a
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no ring tone or a prompt?’’ If you say passcode would be required to use
notification. ‘‘No’’ after the beep, the HFL this system. Would you like this
system returns to its main menu. security option turned on?’’
To set up the system, do this: Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no ring
Features
1. Press and release the Talk button. tone or prompt playback during an 7. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The incoming call. The audio system If you say ‘‘No’’ after the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘System options will be mute, and a message will HFL system response is, ‘‘Security
are setup and clear.’’ be displayed. will not be used. The system setup
is complete.’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. 5. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or If you say ‘‘Yes,’’ you can set your
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like ‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFL system passcode. Refer to the setting
male or female prompts?’’ response is ‘‘A ring tone will be procedure in the next column.
used.’’ or ‘‘An incoming call
3. Press and release the Talk button. prompt will be used.’’
After the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will
‘‘Female,’’ depending on the hear a ring tone through the audio
system voice you want. The HFL speakers to announce an incoming
response is, ‘‘Male (Female) call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
prompts have been selected. will hear this message to
Would you like an audible announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
notification of an incoming call?’’ have an incoming call.’’
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Setting Your Passcode 5. Press and release the Talk button. cycle. If the passcode is set, its
The HFL will accept a numeric, four- After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The response is ‘‘The system is locked.
digit passcode that you can use for HFL response is ‘‘Security is on. What is the four-digit passcode?’’
security purposes. Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to 2. Press and release the Talk button.
To set your passcode, do this: use the system. The system setup After the beep, say your four-digit
1. Follow the system setup is complete. Returning to the main passcode. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3,
procedure as described previously. menu.’’ 4.’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. 6. Press and release the Talk button. 3. If the passcode is correct, the HFL
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ If you say ‘‘No.’’ after the beep, the response is ‘‘Main menu.’’ If the
HFL response is ‘‘Security will not passcode is not correct, the HFL
3. The HFL response is ‘‘What is the be used. The system setup is response is ‘‘1,2,3,4 is incorrect.
four-digit number you would like complete.’’ Please try again.’’ Go back to the
to set as your passcode?’’ step 2.
To enter your passcode, do this;
4. Press and release the Talk button. Once a passcode is set, you can lock If you forget your passcode and you
After the beep, say the four-digit the HFL so it only operates after the cannot activate the HFL, consult
passcode you want to use. For passcode is entered. your dealer to cancel the passcode.
example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this 1. The HFL will prompt you for your
correct?’’ passcode each time the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position and you press the Talk
button. You will only be asked for
the passcode once per ignition
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Features
The following procedure works for
most phones. If you cannot pair 2. Press and release the Talk button.
your phone to the HFL with this After the beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The
procedure, refer to your phone’s HFL response is ‘‘The pairing
operating manual, visit process requires operation of your
www.acura.com/handsfreelink, call mobile phone. For safety, only
the Hands Free Link client perform this function while the
support at (888) 528-7876, or call vehicle is stopped. State a four-
your phone retailer. digit code for pairing. Note this
During the pairing process, turn code. It will be requested by the
off any previously paired phones phone.’’
before pairing a new phone.
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3. Press and release the Talk button. NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 show a 7. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the four-digit common way to get your phone into After the beep, say the name you
code you want to use. For example, its Discovery mode. If these steps do want to use. For example, say
say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL response not work on your phone, refer to the ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’ phone’s operating manual. is ‘‘Eric’s phone has been
successfully paired. Returning to
4. Press and release the Talk button. 5. Follow the prompts on your phone the main menu.’’
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The to get it into its Discovery mode.
HFL system response is The phone will search for the HFL. 8. If you want to pair another phone,
‘‘Searching for a Bluetooth phone. When it comes up, select repeat steps 1 through 7.
Make sure the phone you are HandsFreeLink from the list of
trying to pair is in discovery mode.’’ options displayed on your phone. On vehicles with navigation system
Once the pairing process is
6. When asked by the phone, enter completed, AcuraLink may display a
the four-digit code from step 3 into connection confirmation screen. This
your phone. The HFL response is screen is used to create a data
‘‘A new phone has been found. connection between your cell phone
What would you like to name this and the AcuraLink system. You can
phone?’’ choose to set up the data connection
now, or do it later. If you want to do
it now, exit the HFL menu by
pressing the HFL Back button one
or more times.
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To rename a paired phone, do this: To delete a paired phone, do this: 4. Press and release the Talk button.
1. Press and release the Talk button. 1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone The HFL response is, ‘‘Phone delete Eric’s phone.’’ Say ‘‘OK’’ to
setup options are status, pair, edit, setup options are status, pair, edit, continue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go back,’’
delete, and list.’’ delete, and list.’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. 2. Press and release the Talk button. 5. Press and release the Talk button.
Features
After the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The If you say ‘‘OK’’ after the beep, the
HFL response is ‘‘Which phone HFL response is, ‘‘Which phone HFL response is ‘‘The phone has
would you like to edit?’’ would you like to delete?’’ been deleted. Returning to the
main menu.’’ If you say ‘‘Go back,’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. 3. Press and release the Talk button. or ‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not be
After the beep, say the name of After the beep, say the name of deleted.
the phone you want to rename. the phone you want to delete. For
For example, say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ example say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
new name for Eric’s phone?’’ to delete Eric’s phone?’’
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To list all paired phones, do this: To find out the status of the phone being To change from the currently linked
1. Press and release the Talk button. used, do this: phone to another paired phone, do this:
After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ 1. Press and release the Talk button. 1. Press and release the Talk button.
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ After the beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’
setup options are status, pair, edit, The HFL response is ‘‘Phone The HFL response is ‘‘Searching
delete, and list.’’ setup options are status, pair, edit, for the next phone.’’ The HFL
delete, and list.’’ then disconnects the linked phone
2. Press and release the Talk button. and searches for another paired
After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The 2. Press and release the Talk button. phone. If no other phones are
HFL responds by listing the name After the beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An found, the first phone remains
of each paired phone. When all example of the HFL response is, linked.
phones paired to the system have ‘‘Eric’s phone is linked. Battery
been read, the HFL response is strength is three bars. Signal
‘‘The entire list has been read. strength is five bars, and the
Returning to the main menu.’’ phone is roaming. Returning to the
main menu.’’
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Making a Call 3. Press and release the Talk button. want to call. For example, say
You can make calls using any phone After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
number, or by using a name in the The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’
HFL phonebook. You can also redial ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
the last number called. During a call, will hear the person you called 3. Press and release the Talk button.
the HFL allows you to talk up to 30 through the audio speakers. To After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
minutes after you remove the key change the volume, use the audio HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
from the ignition switch. system volume knob, or the ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
Features
steering wheel volume controls. will hear the person you called
To make a call using a phone number, through the audio speakers. To
do this: 4. To end the call, press the Back change the volume, use the audio
1. With your phone on and the button. system volume knob.
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release To make a call using a name in the HFL 4. To end the call, press the Back
the Talk button. After the beep, phonebook, do this: button.
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL 1. With your phone on and the
response is, ‘‘What name or ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or To redial the last number called by
number would you like to call/ ON (II) position, press and release the phone, press and release the
dial?’’ the Talk button. After the beep, Talk button. After the beep, say
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL ‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL response is,
2. Press and release the Talk button. response is ‘‘What name or ‘‘Redialing.’’ Once connected, you
After the beep, say the number number would you like to call/ will hear the person you called
you want to call. For example, say dial?’’ through the audio speakers. To
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response change the volume, use the audio
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or 2. Press and release the Talk button. system volume knob, or the steering
continue to add numbers.’’ After the beep, say the name you wheel volume controls.
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Sending Numbers or Names 3. Press and release the Talk button. Receiving a Call
During a Call After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The If you receive a call when you are not
The HFL allows you to send dial tones will be sent, and the call on the phone, the HFL interrupts the
numbers or names during a call. This will continue. audio system (if it is on), and plays
is useful when you call a menu- the incoming call notification, if
driven phone system. You can also To send a name during a call, do this: activated. To answer the call, press
program account numbers into the 1. Press and release the Talk button. the Talk button and begin speaking.
HFL phonebook for easy retrieval After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The If you don’t want to answer the call,
during menu-driven calls. HFL response is ‘‘What name or press the Back button.
number would you like to send?’’
To send a number during a call, do this: If your phone has Call Waiting, and
1. Press and release the Talk button. 2. Press and release the Talk button. you receive a call when you are on
After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The After the beep, say the name you the phone, press and release the
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or want to send. For example, say Talk button to answer it. When you
number would you like to send?’’ ‘‘Account number.’’ The HFL do this, the original call is placed on
response is ‘‘Would you like to hold. To return to the original call,
2. Press and release the Talk button. send account number?’’ press the Talk button again. If you
After the beep, say the number don’t want to answer the new call,
you want to send. For example, 3. Press and release the Talk button. disregard it, and continue with your
say ‘‘1, 2, 3.’’ The HFL response is After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The original call. If you want to hang up
‘‘1, 2, 3. Say send, or continue to dial tones will be sent, and the call the original call and answer the new
add numbers.’’ will continue. call, press the Back button.
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Features
After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer.’’ HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is After the beep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The
The audio switches from the HFL canceled.’’ HFL response is, ‘‘What name
to the phone. would you like to store?’’
Setting up the Phonebook
To transfer a call from your phone to the The HFL phonebook can store up to 3. Press and release the Talk button.
HFL, do this: 50 names with their associated After the beep, say the name you
2. Press and release the Talk button. numbers. These can be any types of would like to store. For example,
After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer.’’ numbers. For example, you can store say ‘‘Eric’’ or say ‘‘account number.’’
The audio switches from your a phone number and use it to make a The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
phone to the HFL. call, or you can store an account number for Eric,’’ or ‘‘What is the
number and use it during a call to a number for account number?’’
Muting a Call menu-driven phone system.
During a call, you can mute or 4. Press and release the Talk button.
unmute your voice to the person you After the beep, say the number.
are talking to. For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘123 456
7891.’’
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5. Press and release the Talk button. 4. Press and release the Talk button. 3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say the new After the beep, say the name you
HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account number for Eric. For example, say would like to delete. For example,
number) has been stored. ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ The HFL response say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
Returning to the main menu.’’ is, ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ ‘‘Would you like to delete Eric?’’
To edit the number of a name, do this: 5. Press and release the Talk button. 4. Press and release the Talk button.
1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL response is ‘‘The number has HFL response is, ‘‘The name has
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook been changed. Returning to the been deleted. Returning to the
options are store, edit, delete, main menu.’’ main menu.’’
receive contact, and list.’’
To delete a name, do this: To list all names in the phonebook, do
2. Press and release the Talk button. 1. Press and release the Talk button. this:
After the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ 1. Press and release the Talk button.
HFL response is, ‘‘What name The HFL response is, ‘‘The After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
would you like to edit?’’ Phonebook options are store, edit, The HFL response is, ‘‘The
delete, receive contact, and list.’’ Phonebook options are store, edit,
3. Press and release the Talk button. delete, receive contact, and list.’’
After the beep, say the name you 2. Press and release the Talk button.
would like to edit. For example, After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is HFL response is, ‘‘What name
‘‘What is the new number for would you like to delete?’’
Eric?’’
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2. Press and release the Talk button. 3. Press and release the Talk button. 2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once HFL response is, ‘‘This process
names in the phonebook. When connected, you will hear the will clear all paired phones, clear
the end of the list is reached, the person you called through the all entries in the phonebook, and
HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list audio speakers. To change the clear the passcode. Is this what
has been read. Returning to the volume, use the audio system you would like to do?’’
main menu.’’ volume knob, or the steering
Features
wheel volume controls. 3. Press and release the Talk button.
To call a name from the phonebook list, After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
do this: Clearing the System HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
1. Press and release the Talk button. This operation clears the HFL of clear all paired phones, all
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ your passcode, your paired phones, phonebook entries, and the
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook and all names in the HFL phonebook. passcode. This may take up to 2
options are store, edit, delete, Clearing is recommended before you minutes to complete.’’ Press and
receive contact, and list.’’ sell your vehicle. release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to proceed, or say
2. Press and release the Talk button. To clear the system, do this: ‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’
After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The 1. Press and release the Talk button.
HFL responds by listing the After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The 4. If you said ‘‘OK,’’ after a short
names in the phonebook. When it HFL response is, ‘‘System options period of time, the HFL response
says the name you want to call, for are setup and clear.’’ is, ‘‘System has been cleared.
example, Eric, press the Talk Returning to the main menu.’’
button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
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Changing Language If there are paired phones without To change from French to English, do
Canadian models only French name tags, the HFL this:
To change from English to French, do response is ‘‘Pour que le système 1. Press and release the Talk button.
this: identifie les téléphones qui ont été After the beep, say ‘‘Changer
1. Press and release the Talk button. jumelés dans une autre langue, les Langue.’’ The HFL response is,
After the beep, say ‘‘Change noms des téléphones doivent être ‘‘Anglais ou Français?’’
language.’’ The HFL response is ré-enregistrés.’’
‘‘English or French?’’ 2. Press and release the Talk button.
NOTE: If there are paired phones After the beep, say ‘‘English.’’ The
2. Press and release the Talk button. without French name tags, the HFL response is, ‘‘You have
After the beep, say ‘‘Français.’’ following prompts will continue. selected English. Name tags that
The HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez were stored while in French mode
sélectionné Français. Les noms 4. The HFL response is, for example, will not be accessible in English
enregistrés en mode Anglais ne ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour mode. Would you like to
seront pas accessible en mode <Paul’s phone>?’’ Press and continue?’’
Français. Voulez-vous continuer? release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’ 3. Press and release the Talk button.
3. Press and release the Talk button. The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ If there
After the beep, say ‘‘Oui.’’ If there nom Français pour <Pat’s are no paired phones without
are no paired phones without phone>?’’ Press and release the English name tags, the HFL
French name tags, the HFL Talk button. Say ‘‘Téléphone de response is ‘‘The language has
response is ‘‘La langue a été Pat.’’ After all paired phones been changed. Returning to the
changée. Retour au menu principal.’’ missing a French name tag are re- main menu.’’
recorded, the HFL will prompt,
‘‘Retour au menu principal.’’
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If there are paired phones without HFL Limitations As required by the FCC:
English name tags, the HFL When using voice control, the HFL This device complies with Part 15 of the
response is ‘‘The language has been call is placed on hold, or the HFL FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
changed. For the system to identify stops its voice recognition. To following two conditions: (1) This device
phones that were paired while in operate the HFL again, press the may not cause harmful interference, and
another language, the phone names Talk button. Then after the beep, say (2) this device must accept any
need to be re-recorded.’’ the appropriate command. interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
Features
NOTE: If there are paired phones In addition, you cannot use the HFL operation.
without English name tags, the while using AcuraLink.
following prompts will continue. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
4. The HFL says, for example, ‘‘What compliance could void the user’s
is the English name for authority to operate the equipment.
<Téléphone de Paul>?’’ Press
and release the Talk button. After This device complies with Industry
the beep, say ‘‘Paul’s phone. ’’ The Canada Standard RSS-210.
HFL response is ‘‘What is the Operation is subject to the following two
English name for <Téléphone de conditions: (1) this device may not cause
Pat>?’’ Press and release the Talk interference, and (2) this device must
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pat’s accept any interference that may cause
phone.’’ After all paired phones undesired operation of the device.
missing an English name tag are
re-recorded, the HFL will say
‘‘Returning to the main menu.’’
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Carrying Cargo .............................. 339
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operating symptoms, try another Handle fuel only outdoors.
service station or switch to another Wipe up spills immediately.
brand of gasoline.
For further important fuel-related 1. Park with the driver’s side closest FUEL FILL CAP
information, please refer to your to the service station pump.
Quick Start Guide.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pressing
the button in the driver’s door. (To
open the fuel fill door manually,
see page 450 .)
TETHER
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3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
You may hear a hissing sound as even though the tank is not full, until it clicks at least once. If you
pressure inside the tank escapes. there may be a problem with your do not properly tighten the cap,
Place the cap in the holder on the vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL
fuel fill door. system. The system helps keep CAP’’ message on the multi-
fuel vapor from going into the information display (see right
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel atmosphere. Try filling at another column on this page), and the
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do pump. If this does not fix the malfunction indicator lamp may
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave problem, consult your dealer. also come on (see page 448 ).
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes. 6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to Opening and Closing the Hood
another message, press the INFO
button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ HOOD RELEASE LEVER
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message off.
Before Driving
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic clicks at least once. The MIL should 1. Park the vehicle, and set the
system will detect a loose or missing go off after several days of normal parking brake. Pull the hood
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system driving once the cap is tightened or release lever located under the
leak. The first time a leak is detected replaced. If the MIL does not go off, lower left corner of the dashboard.
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message have your vehicle inspected by a The hood will pop up slightly.
appears on the multi-information dealer. For more information, see
display. Turn the engine off, and page 448 .
confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If
it is, loosen it, then retighten it until
it clicks at least once. The message
should go off after several days of
normal driving once you tighten or CONTINUED
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LATCH
2. Reach between the hood and the 3. Lift the hood up most of the way. To close the hood, lower the hood to
front bumper with your finger. The hydraulic supports will lift it about a foot (30 cm) above the
Slide the latch handle up. up the rest of the way and hold it fender, then firmly press down on
up. the front edge of the hood. Make
If the hood latch handle moves sure it is securely latched.
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
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Before Driving
LOWER MARK MAX
MIN
Wait a few minutes after turning the 4. Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the
engine off before you check the oil. check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines. If
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 402 .
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean If it is near or below the lower
cloth or paper towel. mark, see Adding Engine Oil on Refer to Owner’s Maintenance
page 399 . Checks on page 394 for information
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back about checking other items on your
into its hole. vehicle.
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Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Observe the speed limit −
The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Aerodynamic drag has a big effect
vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
Aggressive driving (hard 399). mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
acceleration and braking) Maintain proper tire inflation speed and you reduce the drag.
Excessive idling, accelerating and − An under-inflated tire increases Trailers, car top carriers, roof
braking in stop-and-go traffic ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces racks and bike racks are also big
Cold engine operation (engines fuel economy. contributors to increased drag.
are more efficient when warmed Avoid carrying excess weight in Always drive in the highest gear
up) your vehicle − It puts a heavier possible − If your vehicle has a
Before Driving
Driving with a heavy load or the load on the engine, increasing fuel manual transmission, you can
air conditioner running consumption. boost your fuel economy by up
Improperly inflated tires Keep your vehicle clean − In shifting as early as possible.
particular, a build-up of snow or Avoid excessive idling − Idling
Improving Fuel Economy mud on your vehicle’s underside results in 0 miles per gallon.
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Vehicle Maintenance Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
A properly maintained vehicle economy.
maximizes fuel economy. Poor
maintenance can significantly reduce Drive Efficiently
fuel economy. Always maintain your Drive moderately − Rapid
vehicle according to the maintenance acceleration, abrupt cornering,
messages displayed on the multi- and hard braking increase fuel
information display (see Owner’s consumption.
Maintenance Checks on page 394 ).
For example:
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Fuel Economy
Measuring Techniques
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of information
about your actual fuel economy. 1) Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off.
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking 2) Reset trip counter to zero.
fuel gauge readings are NOT 3) Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill.
accurate measures of fuel economy. 4) Follow one of the simple calculations above.
Fuel economy may improve over the
first several thousand miles.
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Before Driving
vehicle. These accessories have owner’s manual regarding the proper operation of your
been designed and approved for your accessories and modifications. vehicle.
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Before installing any electronic
Although non-Acura accessories may When properly installed, cellular accessory, have the installer
fit on your vehicle, they may not phones, alarms, two-way radios, and contact your dealer. If possible,
meet factory specifications, and low-powered audio systems should have your dealer inspect the final
could adversely affect your vehicle’s not interfere with your vehicle’s installation.
handling and stability. computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and Do not install accessories on the
tire pressure monitoring system. side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
these areas may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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Carrying Cargo
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Console compartment
Center pocket
Trunk
Before Driving
allows you to carry longer items.
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Carrying Cargo
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Carrying Cargo
Example 2
Before Driving
Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) (250 lbs)
Example 3
Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) (100 lbs)
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on If you carry any items extending
Compartment a Roof Rack through the trunk pass-through,
Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the tie down or secure all items that
be thrown around and hurt floor of the trunk, placing the could be thrown around the
someone during a crash. heaviest items on the bottom and vehicle and hurt someone during a
as far forward as possible. crash or sudden stop.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your If you carry large items that
view and be thrown around the prevent you from closing the trunk
vehicle during a crash. lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
Be sure items placed on the floor possibility of carbon monoxide
behind the front seats cannot roll poisoning, follow the instructions
under the seats and interfere with on page 56 .
the pedals or seat operation.
If you carry any items on a roof
Keep the glove box closed while rack, be sure the total weight of
driving. If it is open, a passenger the rack and the items does not
could injure their knees during a exceed the maximum allowable
crash or sudden stop. weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
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Carrying Cargo
Cargo Hooks
SIDE CARGO HOOKS CARGO FLOOR HOOKS
Before Driving
There are hooks on the floor and The cargo floor hooks can also be
both sides of the trunk. They can be used to tie down and secure items on
used to install the cargo net for the floor.
securing items. The side cargo
hooks are designed to hold light
items (maximum load: 6 lbs or 3 kgs
for each hook). Heavy objects may
damage the side hooks.
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Driving
Driving
are planning to tow a trailer. Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 371
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System......................................... 377
Towing a Trailer ............................ 379
Towing Your Vehicle .................... 384
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 5. Check the seat adjustment (see
and adjustments before you drive page 155 ).
your vehicle.
6. Check the adjustment of the
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see
and outside lights are clean and page 159 ).
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice. 7. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page 147 ).
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
8. Make sure the doors and the
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire trunk are securely closed and
looks low, use a gauge to check its locked.
pressure (see page 420 ).
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
4. Check that any items you may be your passengers have fastened
carrying are stored properly or their seat belts (see page 17 ).
fastened down securely.
10.When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages 61 , 70 and
78 ).
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Your vehicle’s starting system has an seconds until the engine starts. 5. If the engine does not start within
auto control mode. When you turn 15 seconds, or starts but stalls
the ignition switch to the START If you hold the ignition switch in right away, repeat step 4 with the
(III) position, this feature keeps the the START (III) position for more accelerator pedal pressed halfway
engine’s starter motor running until than 7 seconds, the starter motor, down. If the engine starts, release
the engine starts. Follow these depending on the outside pressure on the accelerator pedal
instructions to start the engine: temperature, runs for about 10 to so the engine does not race.
25 seconds until the engine starts.
1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine fails to start, press
If the engine does not start, wait at the accelerator pedal all the way
2. In cold weather, turn off all least 10 seconds before trying down, and hold it there while
electrical accessories to reduce again. starting to clear flooding. If the
Driving
the drain on the battery. engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
4. Without touching the accelerator coded key (or other device) is used, the The engine is harder to start in cold
pedal, turn the ignition switch to engine’s f uel system is disabled. For weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
the START (III) position, then more inf ormation, see page 150 . altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
release the ignition switch. You do meters) adds to this problem.
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs for about 6 to 9
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
Driving
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
These indicators on the instrument To shift from Park to any position,
panel show which position the shift When the ‘‘D’’ indicator warns of a press firmly on the brake pedal and
lever is in. In the Sequential possible problem with the slide the lever along the guide on the
SportShift Mode, the ‘‘M’’ indicator transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK console. You cannot shift out of Park
next to the ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on, TRANSMISSION’’ message on the when the ignition switch is in the
and the illuminated number under multi-information display (see page LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I)
the low oil pressure indicator shows 78 ). position.
you the gear you have selected.
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Automatic Transmission
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Automatic Transmission
(+) UP SHIFT
Driving
SELECTED GEAR
With the shift lever in ‘‘D’’ position, To enter the Sequential SportShift While in the Sequential SportShift
you can select the Sequential mode, move the shift lever further to mode, you can also shift up or down
SportShift mode to shift gears much the driver’s side. To return to ‘‘D,’’ using the + (right side) or − (left
like a manual transmission, but move the shift lever to the side) paddle shifters on the right and
without a clutch pedal. passenger’s side. left side of the steering wheel.
In Sequential SportShift mode, each
When you move the shift lever from time you push forward on the shift For up shift, press the right side (+)
‘‘D’’ to ‘‘M’’ position, the display lever, the transmission shifts to a paddle shifter.
shows the selected gear. higher gear. Pull back on the lever to For down shift, press the left side
downshift. The number of the gear (−) paddle shifter.
selected is displayed on the
instrument panel. CONTINUED
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Automatic Transmission
When you accelerate away from a The transmission may automatically Downshifting gives you more power
stop, the transmission starts in first downshift from the higher gear to when climbing, and provides engine
gear. You have to manually upshift the lower gear under these braking when going down a steep hill.
between first and fifth gears. Make conditions:
sure you upshift before the engine The transmission also shifts
speed reaches the tachometer’s red Driving on level roads and downhill automatically as the vehicle comes to
zone. a complete stop. It downshifts to first
To shift from Speed range gear when the vehicle speed is under
The transmission remains in the 8 mph (13 km/h).
selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). There 4→3 under 17 mph
is no automatic downshift when you (27 km/h) If you try to manually downshift at a
push the accelerator pedal to the speed that would cause the engine to
floor. 5→4 under 38 mph exceed the redline in a lower gear,
(60 km/h) the transmission does not downshift.
The gear indicator will flash the
number of the lower gear several
Driving uphill times, then return to the higher gear.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
3→4 over 17 mph gear.
(27 km/h)
The transmission will not
4→5 over 37 mph automatically downshift to first gear
(60 km/h) even when the vehicle speed is
under 8 mph (13 km/h). You need to
shift down to first gear manually.
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Automatic Transmission
Drive (D3) − This position is Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release
similar to D, except only the first If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift
three gears are selected. Use D3 for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake
or to provide engine braking when red zone. If this occurs, you may feel pedal does not work.
going down a steep hill. D3 can also the engine cut in and out. This is
keep the transmission from cycling caused by a limiter in the engine’s 1. Set the parking brake.
between third, fourth, and fifth gears computer controls. The engine will
in stop-and-go driving. run normally when you reduce the 2. Make sure the ignition switch is in
rpm below the red zone. the LOCK (0) position.
For faster acceleration when in D3 or
D, you can get the transmission to Before downshifting, make sure the To release the reverse lockout, make
automatically downshift by pushing engine will not go into the sure the ignition switch is in the
the accelerator pedal to the floor. tachometer’s red zone. ACCESSORY(I) position.
The transmission will shift down one,
two, or three gears, depending on
your speed.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift 4. Insert a built-in key into the shift
lock release slot cover next to the lock release slot.
shift lever. Use a small flat-tipped
screwdriver or a metal fingernail 5. Push down on the built-in key, and
file to remove the cover. Carefully move the shift lever out of Park to
pry on the edge of the cover. neutral.
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The super handling-all wheel drive SH-AWD Torque Distribution Each torque indicator is displayed
(SH-AWD) system is a full time all- Monitor as a bar graph divided into 5
wheel-drive system that segments. The number of
automatically controls and transfers TORQUE INDICATOR
segments represents the amount
varying amounts of engine torque to of torque distributed to each
all wheels independently, according wheel.
to the driving conditions.
When cruise control is on while
While the SH-AWD system helps to driving, the torque distribution
enhance the vehicle’s driving monitor is not shown.
stability in all situations, it is still
your responsibility to drive and When there is only a slight change in
corner at reasonable speeds and to TORQUE INDICATOR torque distribution while driving,
leave a sufficient margin of safety. such as cruising on level roads at the
same speed, the torque distribution
The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the
monitor on the multi-information amount of torque. This is not a
display shows you the amount of system problem. The monitor will
torque being sent to the wheels. show the amount if the system
Each wheel: right front (RF), left senses any change in torque
front (LF), right rear (RR), and left distribution.
rear (LR), has its own torque
indicator.
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If the SH-AWD indicator on the Parking Never park over dry leaves, tall
instrument panel stays on, and the Always use the parking brake when grass, or other flammable
multi-information display shows an you park your vehicle. Make sure materials. The hot three way
SH-AWD message, there is a the parking brake is set firmly or catalytic converter could cause
problem with the system. Your your vehicle may roll if it is on an these materials to catch on fire.
vehicle still has normal front-wheel incline.
drive with vehicle stability assist If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
(VSA), but does not have the Set the parking brake before you put the front wheels away from the
advantages of SH-AWD. Have your the transmission in Park. This keeps curb.
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon the vehicle from moving and putting
as possible. pressure on the parking mechanism If the vehicle is facing downhill,
in the transmission. turn the front wheels toward the
Driving
curb.
Parking Tips
Make sure the moonroof and the Check the indicator on the
windows are closed. instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.
Turn off the lights.
Make sure the parking brake is
Place any packages, valuables, etc., fully released before driving away.
in the trunk or take them with you. Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
Lock the doors. damage the rear brakes.
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Braking System
Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design
brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates
assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
on the brake pedal. The brake pedal ness. Use the engine to assist the Each circuit works diagonally across
assist function increases the force brakes by taking your foot off the the vehicle (the left-front brake is
you apply to the brake pedal during accelerator and downshifting to a connected with the right-rear brake,
an emergency stop. When the brake lower gear. etc.). If one circuit should develop a
pedal assist is activated, the e- problem, you will still have braking
pretensioners (if equipped) tighten Check the brakes after driving at two wheels.
front seat belts (see page 24 ). The through deep water. Apply the
anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps brakes moderately to see if they feel Brake Pad Wear Indicators
you retain steering control when normal. If not, apply them gently and If the brake pads need replacing, you
braking very hard (see page 359 ). frequently until they do. Be extra will hear a distinctive, metallic
cautious in your driving. screeching sound when you apply
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brakes applied lightly, builds up the brake pads replaced, they will
heat, and reduces their effectiveness screech all the time. It is normal for
and reduces brake pad life. In the brakes to occasionally squeal or
addition, fuel economy can be squeak when you apply them.
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, confusing
drivers behind you.
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator
helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and
locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti-
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly lock function of the braking system
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumping the brakes. On dry has shut down. The brakes still work
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on like a conventional system, but
the brake pedal very hard before the without anti-lock. You should have
The electronic brake distribution ABS activates. However, you may your dealer inspect your vehicle as
(EBD) system, which is part of the feel the ABS activate immediately if soon as possible.
ABS, also balances the front-to-rear you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
braking distribution according to When the ABS indicator comes on,
vehicle loading. you will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
Driving
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
You should never pump the brake pedal. information display.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
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If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a
system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or
and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
released, the EBD system may also vehicle. It only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti-
be shut down. control during braking. lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on ABS will not prevent a skid that
page 449 . If the brakes feel normal, results from changing direction
drive slowly and have your vehicle abruptly, such as trying to take a
repaired by your dealer as soon as corner too fast or making a sudden
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking lane change. Always drive at a safe
which could cause the rear wheels to speed for the road and weather
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of conditions.
control.
ABS cannot prevent the loss of
The VSA indicator will come on stability. Always steer moderately
along with the ABS indicator. when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
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Driving
can do:
The CMBS consists of a radar
When your speed is above 10 mph sensor in the front grille, a brake
(15 km/h), the CMBS radar actuator in the engine compartment,
sensor in the front grille can sense an indicator on the instrument panel,
a vehicle ahead of you. When your seat belt e-pretensioners on the front
vehicle gets too close to the seats, and an on/off switch on the
vehicle ahead of you, the system dashboard.
may activate a warning beep,
causing automatic application of
the brakes, and causing the
e-pretensioners to tighten the
front seat belts (see page 24 ).
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The radar sensor is located behind Always keep the emblem clean. If it
the Acura emblem in the front grille. gets dirty, clean it with water or a
If the emblem is covered with mud, mild detergent. Never use chemical
dirt, dead leaves, wet snow, etc., or if solvents or polishing powder.
you put a sticker on it, the CMBS will
automatically shut off, and the There are three bolts on the sides of
CMBS indicator on the instrument the radar sensor. Do not tamper with
panel will come on. You will also see these bolts, or you may cause the
a CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR system to malfunction.
message on the multi-information
display for about 5 seconds.
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Driving
The tires are not correctly
maintained. Always make sure the
tire pressures are correct (see
page 419 ), and that the tires are
the correct size and in good
condition (see Tires on page 419 ).
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If the system senses a likely collision The audible alarm is a constant To turn the CMBS off, press the
with a vehicle or object ahead of you, beeping sound; the visual alert is an CMBS OFF switch on the dashboard
it alerts you with an audible and a amber colored BRAKE message that for about 1 second. When you do this,
visual alarm. flashes on the multi-information a beeper sounds, a CMBS indicator
display. If these alarms come on, on the instrument panel comes on,
take the appropriate means to and a CMBS OFF message appears
prevent a collision (apply the brakes, on the multi-information display. To
change lanes, etc.). turn the system back on, press the
switch again for about 1 second.
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When you turn the ignition switch to Automatic Shut Off The CMBS will automatically
the ON (II) position, the CMBS is Any of the conditions below can recover when these conditions are
turned on if it was on previously. cause the CMBS to shut off. When improved.
the system shuts off, the CMBS
indicator in the instrument panel
comes on, and a CHECK CMBS
SYSTEM message appears on the
multi-information display for about 5
seconds.
Driving
etc.).
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CMBS Indicator The CMBS indicator normally comes When the VSA system indicator
on under these conditions: comes on (see page 377 ).
CMBS INDICATOR
When you manually turn off the When you turn the ignition switch
system. to the ON (II) position, the CMBS
indicator should come on for a few
When the system shuts off seconds, then go off. If the
automatically. indicator comes on at any other
time and a CHECK CMBS
When you drive in bad weather SYSTEM message appears on the
(rain, snow, fog, etc.). multi-information display, there is
a problem with the CMBS. You
If anything covers the front grille can still drive your vehicle, but
(dirt, mud, dry leaves, wet snow, CMBS will not be operating. Have
This indicator comes on for several etc.). your vehicle checked by a dealer.
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It also
comes on and stays on when you
turn the CMBS off by pressing the
CMBS OFF switch.
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Limitations
The CMBS may not activate under YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE
some conditions. Here are a few
examples:
Driving
A vehicle cuts in front of you and Driving in heavy, stop-and-go
brakes suddenly. traffic.
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YOUR VEHICLE
LOW BRIDGE
RAILS
SIGN, POLE, etc.
Driving
When you pass a low bridge at When you approach train tracks at Because of the road condition
high speed. the bottom of a hill and you do not (curved, winding, etc.) or the state of
apply the brakes. your vehicle (turning angle, lane
When you go over a sharp-edged position, etc.), CMBS can sometimes
speed bump at high speed. mistake a stationary object (light
pole, traffic sign, etc.) as a vehicle
When you go over areas of ahead of you and temporarily
construction on the road surface. operate. This is normal.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure/ For example, if you check and fill
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) TPMS Indicator your tires in a warm area, then drive
that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure/TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire
engine and monitors the pressure in indicator is on, one or more of your pressure will be lower than
your tires while driving. tires is significantly underinflated. measured and could be underinflated
The multi-information display also and cause the low tire pressure/
Each tire has its own pressure shows a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ TPMS indicator to come on. Or, if
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire message (see page 373 ). You should you check and adjust your tire
becomes significantly low, the stop and check your tires as soon as pressure in cooler conditions, and
sensor in that tire immediately sends possible, and inflate them to the drive into extremely hot conditions,
a signal that causes the low tire proper pressure as indicated on the the tire may become overinflated.
pressure/TPMS indicator in the vehicle’s tire information placard. However, the low tire pressure/
Driving
instrumental panel and the TPMS indicator will not come on if
appropriate tire position indicator on Driving on a significantly under- the tires are overinflated.
the tire pressure monitor on the inflated tire causes the tire to
multi-information display (see page overheat and can lead to tire failure. Refer to page 419 for tire inflation
373 ) to come on. Under-inflation also reduces fuel guidelines.
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and If there is a problem with the TPMS,
stopping ability. this indicator begins to flash. It stops
flashing after approximately 1
Because tire pressure varies by minute, then stays on. You will also
temperature and other conditions, see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
the low tire pressure/TPMS message on the multi-information
indicator may come on unexpectedly. display (see page 375 ).
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Although your tire pressure is Changing a Tire with TPMS regular tire equipped with the tire
monitored, you must manually check If you have a flat tire, the low tire pressure monitor sensor.
the tire pressures monthly. pressure/TPMS and tire monitor
indicators will come on. Replace the Never use a puncture-repairing agent
Each tire, including the spare, should indicated flat tire with the compact in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
be checked monthly when the spare tire (see page 436 ). replace the tire pressure sensor.
vehicle is cold, and set to the Have the flat tire repaired by your
recommended inflation pressure as After the flat tire is replaced with the dealer as soon as possible.
specified on the vehicle placard and spare tire, the low tire pressure/
in the owner’s manual (see page TPMS indicator stays on while Each wheel is equipped with a tire
419 ). driving. After several miles pressure sensor mounted inside the
(kilometers) driving, this indicator tire behind the valve stem. You must
If you think you can safely drive a begins to flash, then stays on again. use TPMS specific wheels. It is
short distance to a service station, You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS recommended that you always have
proceed slowly to the station, then SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- your tires serviced by your dealer or
inflate the tire to the recommended information display. This is normal; a qualified technician.
pressure. the system cannot monitor the spare
tire pressure. Manually check the
If the tire is flat, or if the tire spare tire pressure to be sure it is
pressure is too low to continue correct.
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire (see page 375 ). This indicator and the warning
message on the multi-information
display will go off, after several miles
(kilometers) driving, when the spare
tire is replaced with the specified
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VEHICLE ICON
Driving
When all tire pressures are normal, If there is a system error with the If any of the tires have low pressure,
the multi-information display will TPMS, the multi-information display the multi-information display will
show ‘‘TIRE PRESSURE OK shows a ‘‘SYSTEM FUNCTION show a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
SYSTEM FUNCTION NORMAL.’’ ERROR’’ message (see page 79 ), message. You will also see one or
and the tire pressure readings will more low pressure tire positions
When any of the tires has low not be displayed. You will also see a blinking in the display (see page
pressure, the multi-information ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message 79 ).
display shows a ‘‘TIRE PRESSURE on the multi-information display (see
ERROR SYSTEM FUNCTION page 375 ).
NORMAL’’ message (see page 76 ).
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system as soon as possible.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, If you see this message, the tire
the multi-information display shows pressure monitor shows a ‘‘SYSTEM
a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ FUNCTION ERROR’’ message. The
message. system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS Also, the tire pressure readings will
indicator begins to flash (see page not be displayed. Have your vehicle
67 ). checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
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The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Activation Indicator When the VSA system indicator
system helps to stabilize the vehicle comes on, you will also see a
during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message
more or less than desired. It also VSA activation indicator blink (see on the multi-information display.
assists you in maintaining traction page 65 ).
while accelerating on loose or Without VSA, your vehicle still has
slippery road surfaces. It does this VSA System Indicator normal braking and cornering ability,
by regulating the engine’s output and but it does not have VSA traction and
by selectively applying the brakes. If this indicator comes on while stability enhancement.
driving, pull to the side of the road
When VSA activates, you may notice when it is safe, and turn off the If the low tire pressure/TPMS
that the engine does not respond to engine. Reset the system by indicator comes on (see page 371 ),
Driving
the accelerator in the same way it restarting the engine. If the VSA or the multi-information display
does at other times. There may also system indicator stays on or comes shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
be some noise from the VSA back on while driving, have the VSA message with the indicator flashing
hydraulic system. You will also see system inspected by your dealer. (see page 375 ), the VSA system
the VSA activation indicator blink. automatically turns on even when
If the indicator does not come on the VSA system is turned off with
The VSA system cannot enhance the when the ignition switch is turned to the VSA OFF switch. In this case,
vehicle’s driving stability in all the ON (II) position, there may be a you cannot turn the VSA system off
situations and does not control your problem with the VSA system. Have by pressing the VSA OFF switch
vehicle’s entire braking system. It is your dealer inspect your vehicle as again.
still your responsibility to drive and soon as possible (see page 65 ).
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
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VSA Off Switch VSA OFF SWITCH VSA and Tire Sizes
In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tire or wheel
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to
mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction. When replacing tires,
to free it with the VSA temporarily make sure they are of the same size
switched off. When the VSA system and type as your original tires (see
is off, the traction control system is page 423 ).
also off. You should only attempt to
free your vehicle with the VSA off if If you install winter tires, make sure
you are not able to free it when the they are the same size as those that
VSA is on. were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
Immediately after freeing your during winter driving as you would if
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on This switch is at the right side of the your vehicle was not equipped with
again. We do not recommend driving left vent. Press it to turn VSA on and VSA.
your vehicle with the VSA and off.
traction control systems switched off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed. Total Trailer Weight: The Tongue Load: The weight that
maximum allowable weight of the the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
Check the loading of your trailer and everything in or on it puts on the hitch should be
vehicle and trailer carefully must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). approximately 10 percent of the
before starting to drive. Towing a load that is too heavy trailer weight. Too much tongue
can seriously affect your vehicle’s load reduces front-tire traction and
handling and performance. It can steering control. Too little tongue
also damage the engine and load can make the trailer unstable
drivetrain. and cause it to sway.
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Driving
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system have a qualified technician install a
will lower braking effectiveness and suitable connector between the
create a potential hazard. vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause
See your trailer dealer or rental damage to your vehicle’s electrical
agency for more information on system and affect your vehicle
installing electric brakes. warranty.
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Towing a Trailer
Additional Towing Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are
Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated, and the trailer
require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the tires and spare are inflated as
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t, following: recommended by the trailer
you should install special mirrors if maker.
you cannot clearly see behind you, or The vehicle has been properly
if the trailer creates a blind spot. serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
Ask your trailer sales or rental operating condition.
agency if any other items are
recommended or required for your The trailer has been properly
towing situation. serviced and is in good condition,
and the lights and brakes on the
trailer are working properly.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving Safely With a Trailer When driving uphill and downhill, Making Turns and Braking
The added weight, length, and use the Sequential SportShift mode Make turns more slowly and wider
height of a trailer will affect your to provide the proper engine power than normal. The trailer tracks a
vehicle’s handling and performance, and engine braking on each gear. smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
so driving with a trailer requires Select fourth, third, second, or first can hit or run over something the
some special driving skills and gear; depending on the vehicle vehicle misses. Allow more time and
techniques. speeds and road condition. Do not distance for braking. Do not brake or
use fifth gear. The recommended turn suddenly as this could cause the
For your safety and the safety of speed range for each gear position is trailer to jackknife or turn over.
others, take time to practice driving shown in the table.
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
Driving
below. Gear position Speed range
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Maintenance
perform more complex maintenance Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 415
tasks on your vehicle, you may want Cleaning the Seat Belts ................. 415
to purchase the service manual. See Floor Mats ...................................... 416
page 481 for information on how to Wiper Blades .................................. 417
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. Wheels ............................................ 419
Tires ................................................ 419
Checking the Battery .................... 427
Vehicle Storage .............................. 429
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Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. Do
section should be performed by a not run the engine unless
certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so.
mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can
To eliminate potential hazards, read be seriously hurt or killed. Failure to properly follow
the instructions before you begin, maintenance instructions and
and make sure you have the tools Always follow the inspection precautions can cause you to
and skills required. and maintenance be seriously hurt or killed.
Make sure your vehicle is parked recommendations and
on level ground, the parking brake schedules in this owner’s Always follow the procedures
is set, and the engine is off. manual. and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts Potential Vehicle Hazards
cleaner, not gasoline. Carbon Monoxide poison from Some of the most important safety
engine exhaust. Be sure there is precautions are given here. However,
To reduce the possibility of fire or adequate ventilation whenever you we cannot warn you of every
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, operate the engine. conceivable hazard that can arise in
and flames away from the battery performing maintenance. Only you
and all fuel-related parts. Burns from hot parts. Let the can decide whether or not you
engine and exhaust system cool should perform a given task.
Wear eye protection and down before touching any parts.
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
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Maintenance Minder
One of the most convenient and Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is
important features of the multi- displayed according to the table
information display on your vehicle shown below.
is the maintenance minder.
Calculated Engine Displayed
Based on engine operating Oil Life (%) Engine Oil Life
conditions and accumulated engine (%)
revolutions, the onboard computer in 100% − 91% 100%
your vehicle calculates the remaining 90% − 81% 90%
engine oil life. 80% − 71% 80%
70% − 61% 70%
The system also displays the code 60% − 51% 60%
for other scheduled maintenance REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE 50% − 41% 50%
items needing service. 40% − 31% 40%
Maintenance
To see the remaining engine oil life 30% − 21% 30%
displayed on the lower right corner 20% − 16% 20%
on the multi-information display as a 15% − 11% 15%
percentage, turn the ignition switch 10% − 6% 10%
to the ON (II) position, and press the 5% − 1% 5%
SEL/RESET button on the steering 0% 0%
wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
life appears (see page 73 ).
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MAINTENANCE REMAINING
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S) ENGINE OIL LIFE
MAIN ITEM SUB ITEM (S)
When the remaining engine oil life is Press the SEL/RESET button on the
15 to 6 percent, the multi-information steering wheel repeatedly to select
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE the engine oil life. The message
SOON’’ message along with the ‘‘OIL LIFE’’ along with the
maintenance schedule code percentage of oil life remaining and
indicating the main and sub items the maintenance item code(s),
required at the time of the oil change. appear on the lower part of the multi-
Refer to page 395 and 396 for a information display.
complete list of the maintenance
main items and sub items.
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Maintenance
When the remaining engine oil life is Press the SEL/RESET button on the
1 to 5 percent, the multi-information steering wheel repeatedly to select
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE the engine oil life. The message
NOW’’ message with the ‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’, along with
maintenance items. When you see ‘‘5%’’, and the maintenance item
this message have the indicated code(s) are displayed on the lower
maintenance performed as soon as part of the multi-information display
possible. when the calculated engine oil life is
1 to 5 percent (see page 387 ).
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The maintenance item code or codes To cancel resetting the oil life,
indicate the main and sub items press the ▲ or ▼ button on the
required at the time of the oil change U.S. steering wheel to select CANCEL
(see page 395 ). on the display, and press the SEL/
RESET button.
Your dealer will reset the display
after completing the required If you do not complete the reset
maintenance service. You will see CANADA
procedure within 30 seconds after
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the selecting the reset mode, the mode
next time you turn the ignition will be canceled automatically.
switch to the ON (II) position.
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Maintenance
If the indicated maintenance service Press the SEL/RESET button on the
is not done and the remaining engine steering wheel repeatedly to select
oil life reaches 0 %, the multi- the engine oil life minder. The
information display will show the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’,
message ‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ along with ‘‘0%’’, and the
and the maintenance item code(s). maintenance item code are displayed
This message is displayed when the on the lower part of the multi-
total mileage is less than 10 miles information display when the
(for U.S. models) or 10 km (for calculated engine oil life is 0 percent.
Canadian models) after the engine
oil life became 0 %.
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Maintenance Minder
And also, the percentage ‘‘0’’ keeps This message is displayed when you
blinking on the display. drive over 10 miles (for U.S. models)
TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE or 10 km (for Canadian models)
This particular message is displayed U.S. after seeing the 0 % message.
when the mileage after the engine oil
life became 0 % reaches 10 miles (for Immediately have the service
U.S. models)/10 km (for Canadian performed, and make sure to reset
models). the display as previously described.
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S)
CANADA
The maximum total mileage shown
with this message is ‘‘9999 mile’’ (for
U.S. models) or ‘‘9999 km’’ (for
Canadian models).
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Maintenance
When you press the SEL/RESET your vehicle best and can provide
button to select the engine oil life competent, efficient service.
minder, the message ‘‘SERVICE’’,
along with the maintenance item
code and the total negative mileage
after the oil life became 0 percent,
will be displayed on the lower part of
the multi-information display.
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Maintenance Minder
Your authorized dealer knows your U.S. Vehicles: Engine oil level − Check every
vehicle best and can provide Maintenance, replacement, or time you fill the fuel tank. See
competent, efficient service. repair of emissions control page 333 .
However, service at a dealer is not devices and systems may be done
mandatory to keep your warranties by any automotive repair Engine coolant level − Check the
in effect. Maintenance may be done establishment or individual using radiator reserve tank every time
by any qualified service facility or parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA you fill the fuel tank. See page 333 .
person who is skilled in this type of standards.
automotive service. Keep all receipts Automatic transmission − Check
as proof of completion, and have the According to state and federal the fluid level monthly. See page
person who does the work fill out regulations, failure to perform 404 .
your Maintenance Journal or maintenance on the items marked
Canadian Maintenance Log. Check with # will not void your emissions Brakes − Check the fluid level
your warranty booklet for more warranties. However, Acura monthly. See page 406 .
information. recommends that all maintenance
services be performed in accordance Tires − Check the tire pressure
We recommend the use of Acura with the intervals indicated by the monthly. Examine the tread for
parts and fluids whenever you have Multi-Information Display. wear and foreign objects. See page
maintenance done. These are 421 .
manufactured to the same high Owner’s Maintenance Checks
quality standards as the original You should check the following Lights − Check the operation of
components, so you can be confident items at the specified intervals. If the headlights, parking lights,
of their performance and durability. you are unsure of how to perform taillights, high-mount brake light,
any check, turn to the appropriate and license plate lights monthly.
page listed. See page 408 .
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Maintenance Minder
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system#
Fuel lines and connections#
*1 : If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
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Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
WASHER FLUID TRANSMISSION
(Black cap) FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
Maintenance
POWER STEERING
FLUID*
(Red cap)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
*: The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the right compartment cover.
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
Maintenance
fill cap on top of the valve cover. 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so highly recommended that you use
you do not spill any. Clean up any Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
spills immediately. Spilled oil could optimum engine protection. Make
damage components in the engine sure the API Certification Seal says
compartment. ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
API CERTIFICATION SEAL The oil viscosity or weight is
Install the engine oil fill cap, and provided on the container’s label.
tighten it securely. Wait a few 5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
minutes, and recheck the oil level. round protection of your vehicle to
Do not fill above the upper mark; you improve cold weather starting and
could damage the engine. fuel economy. CONTINUED
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Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and OIL DRAIN BOLT
You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter
it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter
given for a conventional motor oil, it according to the maintenance WASHER
displays the API certification seal, messages shown on the multi-
and it is the proper weight. You must information display. The oil and filter
follow the oil and filter change collect contaminants that can
intervals shown on the maintenance damage your engine if they are not
minder display. removed regularly.
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remaining oil drain. A special seconds. If it does not, turn off the
wrench (available from your engine, and check your work.
dealer) is required.
8. Let the engine run for several
Make sure the oil filter gasket is minutes, then check the drain bolt
not stuck to the engine block. If it and oil filter for leaks.
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter. 9. Turn off the engine and let it sit
for several minutes, then check
4. Install a new oil filter according to the oil level on the dipstick. If
the instructions that come with it. necessary, add more oil.
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Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely
freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the
RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Removing the radiator cap
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not while the engine is hot can
available, you may use another cause the coolant to spray out,
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a seriously scalding you.
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant Always let the engine and
recommended for aluminum engines. radiator cool down before
Continued use of any non-Honda removing the radiator cap.
If the coolant level in the reserve coolant can result in corrosion,
tank is at or below the MIN line, add causing the cooling system to
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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Engine Coolant
Maintenance
1. When the radiator and engine are 3. The coolant level should be up to
cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck. Add
cooling system by turning the coolant if it is low.
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up any
2. Remove the radiator cap by spill immediately; it could damage
pushing down and turning components in the engine
counterclockwise. compartment.
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Pour the fluid slowly and carefully 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
so you do not spill any. Clean up into the transmission securely as
any spill immediately; it could shown in the illustration.
damage components in the engine
compartment. The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid when this
Always use Honda ATF-Z1 service is shown by a maintenance
(automatic transmission fluid). message on the multi-information
UPPER MARK
display.
LOWER MARK
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 contact your dealer.
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into not mix with other transmission f luids.
Maintenance
the transmission as shown. Using transmission f luid other than
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause
4. Remove the dipstick and check deterioration in transmission operation
the fluid level. It should be and durability, and could result in
between the upper and lower damage to the transmission.
marks. Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Honda
5. If the level is below the lower Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the
mark, add fluid into the dipstick Honda new vehicle warranty.
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
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Maintenance
indicate a leak in the system. Check If you frequently tow a trailer.
the fluid level frequently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
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Lights
Headlight Aiming The low beam headlight bulbs are a Replacing a Headlight/Daytime
Your vehicle is equipped with an type of high voltage discharge tube. Running Light Bulb
automatic headlight adjusting High voltage can remain in the Your vehicle has halogen high beam
system that adjusts the vertical angle circuit even with the light switch off headlight bulbs which are also used
of the headlights automatically. and the key removed. Because of for the daytime running light.
Refer to page 144 for more this, you should not attempt to Handle it by its base and protect the
information. examine or change a low beam glass from contact with your skin or
headlight bulb yourself. If a low hard objects. If you touch the glass,
The headlights were properly aimed beam headlight bulb fails, take the clean it with denatured alcohol and a
when your vehicle was new. If you vehicle to your dealer to have it clean cloth.
regularly carry heavy items in the replaced.
trunk or pull a trailer (if applicable),
readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be done by your Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
dealer or other qualified technician. perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Maintenance
the driver’s side, remove the from the bulb by pushing on the
battery cover (see page 428 ), then tab and pulling the connector
remove the battery hold-down by down.
removing the two nuts with a 10
mm wrench. Then carefully slide 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-
the battery toward the engine to quarter turn counterclockwise.
access the bulb.
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4. Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ BULB SOCKET
and turn it one-quarter turn Front Parking Light Bulb
clockwise to lock it in place. 1. Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover from
5. Push the electrical connector back the side you are working on by
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on carefully pulling the cover out (see
all the way. page 398 ).
6. Turn on the headlights to test the If you are replacing a driver’s side
new bulb. bulb, slide the battery toward the
engine to get more clearance (see
7. (Driver’s side) page 428 ).
Reinstall the battery in the reverse
order of removal, and reinstall the 2. Remove the socket from the
cover on the battery. headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
8. Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover. 3. Push the bulb in slightly, and turn
it counterclockwise.
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BULB SOCKET 4. Install the new bulb into the Replacing a Front Position/Side
socket. Marker Light Bulb
1. Remove the left or right side
5. Insert the socket back into the engine compartment cover (see
headlight assembly. Turn it page 398 ).
clockwise to lock it in place.
If you are replacing a driver’s side
6. Turn on the lights to make sure bulb, slide the battery toward the
the new bulb is working. engine to get more clearance (see
page 428 ).
7. (Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery and the 2. (Passenger’s side)
battery cover. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
On model without adaptive front remove the holding clip from the
Maintenance
lighting system 8. Reinstall the engine compartment windshield washer reservoir.
Pull the bulb straight out of its side cover.
socket.
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SOCKET 5. Install the new bulb into the Replacing a Fog Light Bulb
socket. Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
6. Insert the socket back into the it by its plastic case, and protect the
headlight assembly. Turn it glass from contact with your skin or
BULB clockwise to lock it in place. hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
7. Turn on the lights to make sure clean cloth.
the new bulb is working.
8. (Driver’s side)
HOLDING CLIP Reinstall the battery and the Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
battery cover. perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
3. Remove the socket from the can cause the bulb to overheat and
headlight assembly by turning it (Passenger’s side) shatter.
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Reinstall the windshield washer
reservoir.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. 9. Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
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Maintenance
remove the two undercover bolts, from the bulb by pushing on the holding clip back on the side
and remove the holding clip with a tab and pulling the connector under cover and push on the
flat-tipped screwdriver. down. center until it locks (the center is
flush with the head).
2. Carefully push up the side under 4. Remove the bulb by turning it one-
cover into the bumper. quarter turn counterclockwise.
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MOUNTING NUT
MAINTENANCE LID BULBS
TAIL LIGHT TRIM
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove 3. Carefully pry in the top or bottom 6. Determine which of the two bulbs
the left or right maintenance lid. edge of the trim with a small flat- is burned out: turn signal or back-
tipped screwdriver, and pull the up light.
2. Remove the mounting nut with an trim straight back.
8 mm wrench. 7. Remove the socket by turning it
4. Remove the two mounting bolts one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
with an 8 mm wrench.
8. Remove the burned out bulb by
5. Pull the taillight assembly straight pulling it straight out of its socket.
back out of the body.
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9. Install the new bulb in the socket Dust and Pollen Filter Cleaning the Seat Belts
by pushing it straight in the socket This filter removes the dust and
until it bottoms. pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the climate control LOOP
10.Reinstall the socket into the light system.
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place. Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
11.Test the lights to make sure the maintenance message on the multi-
new bulb is working. information display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
12.When reinstalling the taillight km) if you drive primarily in urban
assembly, align and pop the snap areas that have high concentrations
fasteners in place. Tighten the two of soot in the air, or if the flow from
Maintenance
mounting bolts and reinstall the the climate control system becomes If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
trim in place. less than usual. brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
13.Tighten the mounting nut securely, not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
and reinstall the maintenance lid. solvents. Let the belts air-dry before
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
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Floor Mats
DRIVER’S SIDE FLOOR MAT FRONT PASSENGER’S REAR PASSENGER’S FLOOR MAT
SIDE FLOOR MAT
Front HOOK
Front
Front
HOOK HOOK
The floor mats that came with your If you use a non-Acura floor mat, Make sure the rear floor mats are
vehicle hook over the floor mat make sure it fits properly and that it properly hooked to the floor mat
anchors. This keeps the floor mats can be used with the floor mat anchors. Your vehicle is equipped
from sliding forward, possibly anchors. Do not put additional floor with front passenger’s seat weight
interfering with the pedals, or mats on top of the anchored mats. sensors. If the rear passenger’s floor
backwards, making the front mat is on the seat rail of the front
passenger’s weight sensors passenger’s seat, the sensors will
ineffective. detect the decreased weight on the
If you remove a floor mat, make sure seat, and they may not work properly.
to re-anchor it when you put it back
in your vehicle.
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Wiper Blades
1. Adjust the windshield wiper arms 2. Push the end of the cover on the
Maintenance
to the winter position by holding blade assembly until the other end
both wiper arms as shown in the is pivoted out, and remove the
illustration at the same time (see cover.
page 139 ). Raise the wiper arms
off the windshield. 3. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm by removing
the two screws from the arm.
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Wiper Blades
4. Remove the blade from its holder 5. Examine the new wiper blades. If
by grabbing the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal
blade. Pull up firmly until the tabs reinforcement along the back
come out of the holder. edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
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Wheels, Tires
Aluminum alloy wheels have a The following pages give more Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
protective clear-coat that keeps the detailed information on how to take adversely affect handling and fuel
aluminum from corroding and care of your tires and what to do economy, and are more likely to
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with when they need to be replaced. fail from being overheated.
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff Overinflated tires can make your
brush can damage the clear-coat. To vehicle ride more harshly, are
clean the wheels, use a mild Using tires that are excessively more prone to damage from road
Maintenance
detergent and a soft brush or sponge. worn or improperly inflated can hazards, and wear unevenly.
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed. The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) will warn you when a tire
Follow all instructions in this pressure is low. See page 371 for
owner’s manual regarding tire information on the TPMS.
inflation and maintenance.
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Tires
Even though your vehicle is If you check the pressure when the While tubeless tires have some
equipped with TPMS, we tires are hot [driven for several miles ability to self-seal if they are
recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 punctured, you should look closely
your tires every day. If you think a to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to for punctures if a tire starts losing
tire might be low, check it 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold pressure.
immediately with a tire gauge. reading. This is normal; do not
release air to match the cold
Use a gauge to measure the air pressure. The tires will be
pressure in each tire at least once a underinflated.
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose one to two psi (10 You should get your own tire
to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per pressure gauge and use it whenever
month. Remember to check the you check your tire pressures. This
spare tire at the same time. will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
Check the pressure in the tires when and not due to a variation between
they are cold. This means the vehicle gauges.
has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km).
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Tires
Recommended Tire Pressures On models with the Michelin PAX Tire Inspection
The following charts show the system Every time you check inflation, you
recommended cold tire pressures for Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for should also examine the tires for
most normal and high-speed driving Normal Driving damage, foreign objects, and wear.
conditions. Front: 32 psi (220 kPa ,
245-680R460A 2.2 kgf/cm ) You should look for:
Tire Size/Type Cold Tire Pressure 102V Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa ,
P245/50R17 98V Front 2.1 kgf/cm ) Bumps or bulges in the tread or
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) side of the tire. Replace the tire if
Rear For convenience, the recommended you find either of these conditions.
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
Compact Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
T155/70D17 of the tire. Replace the tire if you
110M For additional technical information can see fabric or cord.
Maintenance
about your tires, see page 466 .
Excessive tread wear.
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Tires
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire
The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on
dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate
including, but not limited to, driving the date of manufacture (See Tire
habits, road conditions, vehicle Labeling on page 468 ).
loading, inflation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
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Tires
Have your dealer check the tires if Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
you feel a consistent vibration while your vehicle can reduce braking
driving. A tire should always be ability, traction, and steering
rebalanced if it is removed from the accuracy. Using tires of a different
wheel. When you have new tires (For Non-directional (For Directional size or construction can cause the
installed, make sure they are Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) ABS and vehicle stability assist
balanced. This increases riding system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
Maintenance
comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and
have the installer perform a dynamic distribute wear more evenly, rotate Vehicles without the Michelin PAX
balance. the tires according to the System
maintenance messages displayed on Your vehicle is not designed for
the multi-information display. Move Michelin PAX system wheels or tires.
the tires to the positions shown in Use only the wheels and tires
Improper wheel weights can damage the illustration each time they are designated in this owner’s manual.
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use rotated. If you purchase directional Never mix conventional wheels or
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. tires, rotate only front-to-back. tires with PAX system wheels or
tires.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
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Tires
It is best to replace all four tires at Wheels and Tires Winter Driving
the same time. If that is not possible Wheels: Tires marked ‘‘M + S’’ or ‘‘All
or necessary, replace the two front 17 x 8.0J AL (TPMS) Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
tires or two rear tires as a pair. weather tread design suitable for
Replacing just one tire can seriously On models with the Michelin PAX most winter driving conditions.
affect your vehicle’s handling. system
235 − 460A (TPMS) For the best performance in snowy
If you ever need to replace a wheel, or icy conditions, you should install
make sure the wheel’s specifications Tires: snow tires or tire chains. They may
match those of the original wheel P245/50R17 98V be required by local laws under
that came on your vehicle. certain conditions.
Replacement wheels are available at On models with the Michelin PAX
your Acura dealer. system Snow Tires
245-680R460A 102V If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
See page 466 for DOT tire quality tires of the same size and load range
Installing improper tires on your grading information, and page as the original tires. Mount snow
vehicle can affect handling and 468 for tire size explanation. tires on all four wheels. The traction
stability. This can cause a crash provided by snow tires on dry roads
in which you can be seriously may be lower than your original tires.
hurt or killed. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this There are no snow tires compatible
owner’s manual. with the PAX system.
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Tires
Maintenance
Tire chains cannot be used with a Traction devices that are the wrong
flat front tire. If a front tire goes flat size or improperly installed can
when a tire chain is installed on it, damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
remove the chain, and follow the suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
precautions described under driving if they are hitting any part of
Michelin PAX System (see page the vehicle.
426 ).
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Tires
Michelin PAX SystemTM There are no snow tires compatible Important Precautions
If equipped with the PAX system, and not all tire Never use a tire repair agent in a
Your vehicle is equipped with the chains are suitable for use on the PAX system tire, and never repair
Michelin PAX system which, PAX system tires. a PAX system tire by yourself.
together with the tire pressure Repair or replacement must be
monitoring system (TPMS), enables If you mount snow chains on your done by an Acura dealer or an
you to continue driving even if one or tires, use the chains recommended authorized Michelin PAX system
more of your tires loses its pressure. by Acura (see page 425 ). dealer.
The tires and wheels on your vehicle Do not replace the PAX system tires If you must continue driving with a
are specially designed for the PAX and wheels with conventional tires flat tire, follow all the procedures
system, and the PAX system is and wheels. Doing so would disable and precautions described on page
specifically designed and fine-tuned the PAX system and the tire 432.
for your vehicle. pressure monitoring system (TPMS),
and may void your new vehicle
Because of these reasons, use only warranty.
the wheels and tires designated in
this owner’s manual. Never mix PAX
system wheels or tires with
conventional wheels or tires.
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Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to
white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to
remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s
solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system. Always disconnect
will bubble up and turn brown. When the negative (−) cable first, and
this stops, wash it off with plain reconnect it last.
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion. The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW If additional battery maintenance is operation.
needed, see your dealer or a
Check the condition of the battery qualified technician. A spark or flame can cause the
Maintenance
monthly by looking at the test battery to explode with enough
indicator window. The label on the WARNING: Battery posts, force to kill or seriously hurt you.
battery explains the test indicator’s terminals, and related accessories
colors. contain lead and lead compounds. Wear protective clothing and a
To see the label, remove the battery Wash your hands after handling. face shield, or have a skilled
cover (see page 428 ). technician do the battery
maintenance.
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If your vehicle’s battery is If your vehicle’s battery is Removing the Battery Cover
disconnected or goes dead, all stored disconnected or goes dead, the audio
driving positions will be lost. To system may disable itself. The next UNLOCK
LOCK
store the driving positions again, see time you turn on the radio you will
the storing procedure on page 160 . see ‘‘ ’’ in the frequency
display. Use the preset buttons to
On vehicles with navigation system enter the code (see page 241 ).
The navigation system will also
disable itself. The next time you turn If your vehicle’s battery is
on the ignition switch, the system disconnected or goes dead, the
will require you to enter a PIN power tilt and telescopic steering
before it can be used. Refer to the wheel system will be disabled. The
KNOB
navigation system manual. system needs to be reset after TAB
reconnecting the battery (see page
On vehicles without navigation system 148 ). 1. Turn the knob of the battery cover
The compass System will also to UNLOCK as shown in the
disable itself. The next time you turn illustration.
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
before it can be used. Enter the four-
digit anti-theft security code (see
page 259 ). You will also need reset
the clock according to the
instruction of setting the clock (see
page 274 ).
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Vehicle Storage
2. Push the tabs and remove the If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels.
cover by pulling it up carefully. an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a
3. To reinstall the cover, put the tabs should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be
of the cover back to the original Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the
position properly. deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground.
get your vehicle back on the road. If
4. Turn the knob of the cover to possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
LOCK position as shown in the the vehicle is being stored
illustration. Fill the fuel tank. indoors).
Maintenance
Clean the interior. Make sure the arms with a folded towel or rag so
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are they do not touch the windshield.
completely dry.
To minimize sticking, apply a
Leave the parking brake off. Put silicone spray lubricant to all door
the transmission in Park. and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
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Vehicle Storage
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This section covers the more Driving with a Flat Tire ................ 432
common problems that motorists Compact Spare Tire....................... 435
experience with their vehicles. It Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 436
gives you information about how to If the Engine Won’t Start .............. 440
safely evaluate the problem and what Jump Starting ................................. 441
to do to correct it. If the problem has If the Engine Overheats ............... 444
stranded you on the side of the road, Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 447
you may be able to get going again. Charging System Indicator........... 447
If not, you will also find instructions Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 448
on getting your vehicle towed. Brake System Indicator ................ 449
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
Manually ..................................... 450
Fuses ............................................... 451
Fuse Locations ............................... 456
Emergency Towing ....................... 459
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ........... 459
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Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can. This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
Check the inflation pressure of the surfaces. Use greater caution
compact spare tire every time you while driving.
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to: Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is Replace the tire when you can see
the same make and model. the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
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1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and 3. Open the trunk, and fold the trunk
non-slippery ground. Put the floor forward.
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. 4. Take the tool case out of the spare
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch tire.
it.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt, and
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights, remove the spacer cone. Then
and turn the ignition switch to the take the spare tire out of its well.
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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6. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn 7. Place the jack under the jacking 8. Use the extension and the wheel
with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the
change. It is pointed to by a △ vehicle until the flat tire is off the
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BRAKE HUB
10.Before mounting the spare tire, 11.Put on the spare tire. Put the 12.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack.
surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub pattern with the wheel nut wrench
carefully; it may be hot from until the wheel is firmly against
driving. the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
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SPACER CONE 16. Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the flat
tire.
13.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 14.Place the flat tire face down in the
the same crisscross pattern. Have spare tire well. 17.Lower the trunk floor, then close
the wheel nut torque checked at the trunk lid.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the
start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the
on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the
ignition switch to the START (III) the START (III) position, you do not condition of the fuses. If the fuses
position: hear the normal noise of the engine are OK, there is probably
You hear nothing, or almost trying to start. You may hear a something wrong with the
nothing. The engine’s starter clicking sound, a series of clicks, or electrical circuit for the ignition
motor does not operate at all, or nothing at all. switch or starter motor. You will
operates very slowly. Check these things: need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
You can hear the starter motor Make sure the remote is with you, Emergency Towing on page 459 .
operating normally, or the starter inside the vehicle.
motor sounds like it is spinning If the headlights dim noticeably or
faster than normal, but the engine Check the transmission interlock. go out when you try to start the
does not start up and run. The transmission must be in Park engine, either the battery is
or neutral or the starter will not discharged or the connections are
operate. corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (see page 427 ). You can then try
(II) position. Turn on the jump starting the vehicle from a
headlights, and check their booster battery (see page 441 ).
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
Jump Starting on page 441 .
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441
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Jump Starting
442
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Jump Starting
443
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6. If you do not find an obvious leak, 8. Using gloves or a large heavy 10.Put the radiator cap back on
check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and check
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant counterclockwise, without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes
if the level is below the MIN mark. down, to the first stop. After the back to the red mark, the engine
pressure releases, push down on needs repair (see Emergency
7. If there was no coolant in the the cap, and turn it until it comes Towing on page 459 ).
reserve tank, you may need to add off.
coolant to the radiator. Let the 11.If the temperature stays normal,
engine cool down until the pointer 9. Start the engine, and set the check the coolant level in the
reaches the middle of the tempera- interior temperature to maximum radiator reserve tank. If it has
ture gauge, or lower, before check- (climate control to FULL AUTO at gone down, add coolant to the
ing the radiator. ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on
radiator up to the base of the filler tightly.
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
Removing the radiator cap you can add plain water.
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Check Radiator System You can still drive your vehicle even
if this message appears on the multi-
information display, however you
should check the temperature gauge
while driving.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road and shut Charging System Indicator
This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system
come on when the engine is warning lights. indicator comes on brightly
running. If it starts flashing or stays when the engine is running, or if you
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi- Open the hood, and check the oil SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display, the oil pressure level (see page 333 ). An engine information display, the battery is
has dropped very low or lost very low on oil can lose pressure not being charged.
pressure. Serious engine damage is during cornering and other driving
possible, and you should take maneuvers. Immediately turn off all electrical
immediate action. accessories. Try not to use other
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the electrically operated controls such as
level back to the full mark on the the power windows. Keep the engine
dipstick (see page 399 ). running; starting the engine will
Running the engine with low oil discharge the battery rapidly.
pressure can cause serious mechanical 4. Start the engine, and watch the oil
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If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has
while driving, or if you see even though it may go off as you been disconnected or gone dead,
a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION continue driving, have the vehicle these codes may be erased. It can
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- checked by your dealer as soon as take several days of driving under
information display, it means one of possible. various conditions to set the codes
the engine’s emissions control again.
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in To check if they are set, turn the
your vehicle’s performance, it can If you keep driving with the ignition switch to the ON (II)
reduce your fuel economy and cause malf unction indicator lamp on, you can position, without starting the engine.
increased emissions. Continued damage your vehicle’s emissions The malfunction indicator lamp will
operation may cause serious damage. controls and engine. Those repairs may come on for 20 seconds. If it then
not be covered by your vehicle’s goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If you have recently refueled your warranties. If it blinks five times, the readiness
vehicle, the indicator coming on codes are not set. If possible, do not
could be due to a loose or missing Readiness Code take your vehicle for an emissions
fuel fill cap. You will also see a Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness test until the readiness codes are set.
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on codes’’ that are part of the on-board Refer to Emissions Testing for
the multi-information display. diagnostics for the emissions more information (see page 475 ).
Tighten the cap until it clicks at least systems. In some states, part of the
once (see page 331 ). Tightening the emissions testing is to make sure
cap will not turn the indicator off these codes are set. If they are not
immediately; it can take several days set, the test cannot be completed.
of normal driving.
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U.S. Canada The brake system If the fluid level is low, take your Slow down by shifting to a lower
indicator normally vehicle to a dealer, and have the gear, and pull to the side of the road
comes on when brake system inspected for leaks or when it is safe. Because of the long
you turn the ignition switch to the worn brake pads. distance needed to stop, it is
ON (II) position and as a reminder to hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
check the parking brake. If you do However, if the brake pedal does not should have it towed and repaired as
not release the parking brake, the feel normal, you should take soon as possible (see Emergency
indicator will stay on, and you will immediate action. A problem in one Towing on page 459 ).
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING part of the system’s dual circuit
BRAKE’’ message on the multi- design will still give you braking at
information display. two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
If the brake system indicator comes the vehicle begins to slow down, and
on while driving, the brake fluid level you will have to press harder on the
is probably low. You will see a pedal.
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message on
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If you must drive the vehicle a short Opening the Fuel Fill Door
distance in this condition, drive Manually
slowly and carefully.
If the fuel fill door release button To open the fuel fill door, pull the
does not work, use the release lever release lever rearward.
inside the left maintenance lid in the
trunk.
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Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side Passenger’s side Driver’s side
The fuses are located in five fuse To open the secondary fuse box lid,
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Fuses
TAB
The primary under-hood fuse box is The secondary under-hood fuse box
in the engine compartment on the is on the battery. To open it, push
driver’s side. To open it, push the the tabs as shown.
tabs as shown.
To check the fuse box, remove the
battery cover first (see page 428 ).
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Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to the 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the
headlights and all other looking through the top at the wire fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
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Fuses
454
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Fuses
455
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Fuse Locations
1 50 A Radiator fan
456
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Fuse Locations
457
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Fuse Locations
458
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TETHER
The cover is attached to the bumper 2. Remove the towing hook and
with a tether. wheel nut wrench from the tool
case in the spare tire.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 462 Emissions Controls........................ 472
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 464 The Clean Air Act ...................... 472
your vehicle, and the location of DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ....................... 466 System..................................... 472
includes information you should Treadwear .................................. 466 Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicle’s tires and Traction....................................... 466 System..................................... 472
emissions control systems. Temperature .............................. 467 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Tire Labeling .................................. 468 Recovery ................................. 472
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 473
(TPMS) − Required Federal PGM-FI System ..................... 473
Explanation............................. 470 Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 473
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System .................... 473
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 473
Replacement Parts..................... 473
Three Way Catalytic
Technical Information
Converters .................................. 474
Emissions Testing ......................... 475
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Identification Numbers
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Identification Numbers
Technical Information
TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Capacities
Length 193.6 in (4,917 mm) Fuel tank Approx.
Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) 19.4 US gal (73 )
Height 57.1 in (1,451 mm) Engine Change*1 1.59 US gal (6.0 )
Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) coolant Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 )
Track Front 62.0 in (1,576 mm) Engine oil Change*2
Rear 62.4 in (1,585 mm) Including filter 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Without filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Weights Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached Automatic Change 2.9 US qt (2.7 )
to the driver’s doorjamb. transmission Total 7.6 US qt (7.2 )
fluid
Seating Capacities Rear differential fluid
Total 5 SH-AWD Change 0.77 US qt (0.73 )
Front 2 differential Total 0.79 US qt (0.75 )
Rear 3 case
SH-AWD Change 2.8 US qt (2.7 )
Air Conditioning clutch case Total 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Transfer Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 )
Charge quantity 15.8−17.60 oz (450−500 g) assembly Total 0.48 US qt (0.45 )
Lubricant type ND-OIL8 fluid
Windshield U.S. vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
washer Canadian 6.9 US qt (6.5 )
reservoir vehicles
*1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.58 )
*2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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Specifications
Lights Engine
Headlights*1 (High Beam) 12 V − 60 W (HB3) Type SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V − 24/2.2 CP (Amber) Bore x Stroke 3.54 x 3.58 in (89 x 93 mm)
12 V − 21 W (Amber)*2 Displacement 212 cu-in (3,471 cm )
Front side marker 12 V − 3 CP (5W) Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
Rear turn signal lights 12 V − 21 W (Amber) Spark plugs NGK: IZFR6K11
Back-up light 12 V − 21 W DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Fog lights 12 V − 55 W (H11)
License plate lights 12 V − 5W Alignment
Ceiling lights Front 12 V − 8W Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Rear 12 V − 8W Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Vanity mirror lights 12 V − 2W Camber Front −0°8’
Door courtesy lights 12 V − 2 CP Rear −1°15’
Trunk light 12 V − 5W Caster Front 2°10’
*1 : Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge Tires
tube (D2S). Size Front/Rear P245/50R17 98V
*2 : On model without adaptive front lighting system 245-680R460A 102V *1
Spare T155/70D17 110M
Battery Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
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Capacity 12 V − 55 AH/5 HR Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
12 V − 72 AH/20 HR Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) *2
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Technical Information
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size 98 − Load index (a numerical code
have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum
you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
below. same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of V − Speed symbol (an
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE what each component means. alphabetical code indicating
(1) the maximum speed rating).
P245/50R17 98V
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
P − Vehicle type (P indicates The tire identification number (TIN)
passenger vehicle). is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example.
245 − Tire width in millimeters. TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
50 − Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its DOT B97R FW6X 2202
width).
(1) DOT − This indicates that the tire
R − Tire construction code (R meets all requirements of
indicates radial). the U.S. Department of
(4) (3) (2) Transportation.
17 − Rim diameter in inches.
(1) Tire Size B97R − Manufacturer’s
(2) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(3) Maximum Tire Pressure identification mark.
(4) Maximum Tire Load
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Tire Labeling
FW6X − Tire type code. PAX SystemTM Tire Labeling 102 −Load index (a numerical code
If equipped associated with the maximum
2202 − Date of manufacture. The PAX system tires have different load the tire can carry).
Year markings from conventional tire
Week markings. Following is an example of V −Speed symbol (an
PAX system tire size with an alphabetical code indicating
Maximum Tire Pressure explanation of what each component the maximum speed rating).
Max Press − The maximum air means.
pressure the tire can
hold. 245-680R460A 102V
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460 −Nominal diameter at the rim
seat in millimeters.
A −Symmetric
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Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under-
provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to
monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
the inflation pressure recommended that illuminates a low tire pressure Under-inflation also reduces fuel
by the vehicle manufacturer on the telltale efficiency and tire tread life, and may
vehicle placard or tire inflation affect the vehicle’s handling and
pressure label. stopping ability.
(If your vehicle has tires of a when one or more of your tires is Please note that the TPMS is not a
different size than the size indicated significantly under-inflated. substitute for proper tire
on the vehicle placard or tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
inflation pressure label, you should Accordingly, when the low tire responsibility to maintain correct tire
determine the proper tire inflation pressure telltale illuminates, you pressure, even if under-inflation has
pressure for those tires.) should stop and check your tires as not reached the level to trigger
soon as possible, and inflate them to illumination of the TPMS low tire
the proper pressure. pressure telltale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
with a TPMS malfunction indicator variety of reasons, including the
to indicate when the system is not installation of replacement or
operating properly. The TPMS alternate tires or wheels on the
malfunction indicator is combined vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
with the low tire pressure telltale. functioning properly.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for Always check the TPMS malfunction
approximately one minute and then telltale after replacing one or more
remain continuously illuminated. tires or wheels on your vehicle to
This sequence will continue upon ensure that the replacement or
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long alternate tires and wheels allow the
as the malfunction exists. TPMS to continue to function
properly.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act crankcase ventilation valve routes
vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act* them from the crankcase back to the
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile intake manifold. They are then
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that drawn into the engine and burned.
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls Evaporative Emissions Control
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain System
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. tank, an evaporative emissions
ment. Under certain conditions of Scheduled maintenance is on pages control canister filled with charcoal
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC 374 and 394 . adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
react to form photochemical ‘‘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. requirements, as specified in an and burned during driving.
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control recovery (ORVR) system captures
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
crankcase ventilation system. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engine’s crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The positive
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Emissions Controls
Technical Information
It has three subsystems: air intake, chemical reactions, they convert HC,
engine control, and fuel control. The CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
powertrain control module (PCM) to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen
uses various sensors to determine (N2), and water vapor.
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
fuel to inject under all operating
conditions.
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that 4. Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it
emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
battery has been disconnected or date to complete the test. If you must
gone dead, it may not pass the test. get the vehicle retested within the 5. Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness next two or three days, you can the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
codes’’ that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for retesting by hold it there until the temperature
board diagnostics for the emissions doing the following. gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
systems. These codes are erased scale (about 3 minutes).
when the battery is disconnected, 1. Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around 6. Without touching the accelerator
of driving under a variety of 3/4). pedal and let the engine idle for 20
conditions. seconds.
2. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
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temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
CONTINUED
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Emissions Testing
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Acura dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
trained professionals. They should American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Islands:
be able to answer all your questions. Acura Client Services Vortex Motor Corp.
If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7E Bella International
dealership does not solve to your 1919 Torrance Blvd. P.O. Box 190816
satisfaction, please discuss it with Torrance, CA 90501-2746 San Juan, PR 00919-0816
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager Tel: (800) 382-2238 Tel: (787) 620-7546
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way. Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
CLIENT RELATIONS us this information:
If you are dissatisfied with the RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
decision made by the dealership’s Honda Canada Inc. Vehicle identification number
management, contact the Acura 715 Milner Avenue (see page 462 )
Client Services Office. Toronto, ON Name and address of the dealer
M1B 2K8 who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Mileage on your vehicle
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Your name, address, and tele-
Toronto (416) 287-4776 phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty − a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated
warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery
Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty − for details.
covers your new vehicle, except for Replacement Muffler Lifetime
the battery, emissions control Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Limited Warranty − provides
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If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. http://www.saf ercar.gov; or write to:
Administration (NHTSA), in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or You can also obtain other
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.saf ercar.gov.
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Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
61SJA30 2005 Model Series Acura RL of damaged body parts.
Body Repair Manual
31SJA630 2008 Acura RL Owner’s Manual
31SJA810 2008 Acura RL Navigation System Manual
31SJAM30 2008 Acura RL Maintenance Journal
31SJAQ30 2008 Acura RL Quick Start Guide
ACU-R Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired
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Index
INDEX
Lock ............................................. 151 Cover ........................................... 428
Ashtrays .......................................... 193 Specifications ............................. 465
Audio System ................................. 207 Before Driving ............................... 327 CONTINUED
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Index
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Index
Customize Settings .......................... 81 Directional Signals......................... 140 Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 145
ACC Setup .................................... 89 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 358 Jump Starting ............................. 441
Door/Window Setup ................. 122 Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 401 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 447
KEYLESS ACCESS Setup ........ 108 Doors Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 448
Lighting Setup............................ 115 Locking and Unlocking ............. 152 Opening the Fuel Fill Door
Meter Setup .................................. 94 Lockout Prevention ................... 152 Manually ................................. 450
Position Setup ............................ 103 Monitor Indicator .................. 13, 79 Overheated Engine ................... 444
Setting to Default ......................... 85 Power Door Locks ..................... 152 Towing ........................................ 459
Wiper Setup ................................ 133 DOT Tire Quality Grading* ......... 466 Emergency Brake .......................... 187
Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 7 Emergency Flashers ..................... 145
D Driver’s ID ........................................ 81 Emergency Towing ....................... 459
Driving ............................................ 345 Emergency Trunk Opener ........... 154
DANGER, Explanation of ................ iii Economy ..................................... 336 Emissions Controls........................ 472
Dashboard .................................... 4, 60 Driving Position Memory Emissions Testing ......................... 475
Daytime Running Lights............... 142 System......................................... 160
Indicator ........................................ 65 Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 415
Dead Battery .................................. 440
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 480 E
Defogger, Rear Window ............... 146
Defrosting the Windows ............... 204 Economy, Fuel ............................... 334
Differential Fluid ........................... 464 Emergencies................................... 431
Dimensions ..................................... 464 Battery, Jump Starting .............. 441
Dimming the Headlights .............. 140 Brake System Indicator ............ 449
INDEX
Dipstick Changing a Flat Tire ................. 436
Automatic Transmission........... 404 Charging System Indicator ...... 447
Engine Oil ................................... 333 Checking the Fuses................... 453 CONTINUED
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Index
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Index
H I Lights On ...................................... 64
Low Fuel ....................................... 66
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 408 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 462 Low Oil Pressure ................. 62, 447
HandsFreeLink , Bluetooth ....... 308 Ignition Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Hazard Warning Flashers............. 145 Keys............................................. 149 Indicator............................ 67, 371
Headlights Switch .......................................... 151 Malfunction (MIL) .............. 62, 448
Adaptive Front Lighting System Timing Control System ............. 473 Message ........................................ 68
(AFS)....................................... 143 Immobilizer System....................... 150 Seat Belt Reminder ............... 21, 62
Aiming ......................................... 408 Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Security System ................... 69, 276
Automatic Lighting ................... 141 Indicators .......................................... 62 SH-AWD ....................................... 66
Daytime Running Lights .......... 142 ABS (Anti-lock Brake Side Airbag Off ............................ 63
High Beam Indicator ................... 65 System) ............................. 64, 359 SRS ................................................ 63
Lights On Indicator ..................... 64 Adaptive Front lighting Turn Signal and Hazard
Low Beams, Turning on ........... 140 System (AFS) ................... 69, 143 Warning .................................... 64
Reminder Chime........................ 140 Brake (Parking and Brake VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) ... 65
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 408 System) ............................. 63, 449 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist)
High beams, Turning on ........... 140 Charging System ................. 62, 447 Activation.......................... 65, 377
Washer** .................................... 138 Collision Mitigation Brake Indicators, Instrument Panel .......... 61
Head Restraints ............................. 156 System (CMBS)............... 69, 365 Infant Restraint ................................ 43
Heated Mirror ................................ 159 Cruise Control .............................. 66 Infant Seats ....................................... 43
Heater, Seat .................................... 178 Electronically Controlled Power Tether Anchorage Points ........... 51
High Altitude, Starting at .............. 347 Steering System (ECPS)......... 68 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 419
HomeLink Universal Fog Light ...................................... 65 Inside Mirror .................................. 158
INDEX
Transceiver................................. 295 High Beam .................................... 65 Inspection, Tire .............................. 422
Hood, Opening the ........................ 331 Key (Immobilizer System) ......... 64
Horn ............................................ 5, 136 Keyless Access System ...... 68, 176 CONTINUED
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Index
INDEX
R Rotation, Tire ................................. 423
Paddle Shifters ............................... 351
Panel Brightness Control ............. 145 Radiator Overheating .................... 444 CONTINUED
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Index
INDEX
Tether Anchorage Points ............... 51 Pressure Monitor System ......... 371 Trip Meter ........................................ 72
Three Way Catalytic Replacing .................................... 423
Converters .................................. 474 Rotating....................................... 422 CONTINUED
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