Acura 2012 TL User Manual Page 1

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand respo

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊−∼± ∼−∼± ∼＊＊LOWMINOFFMETER SETUP(P.101)POSITION SETUP(P.112)LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDETEMP. DISPLAYTRIP A RESETWITH REFUELELAPSED TIME

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊DescriptionMenu ItemCONTINUEDGroup Setup PageSetting OptionChanges which doors unlock when you use theremote or grab the driver’s door handle

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊DescriptionMenu Item PageGroup Setup Setting OptionChanges when the doors automatically lock.Changes when the doors automatically unlock.Chang

▲▼▲▼▲▼＊＊You can customize some of thevehicle control settings to yourpreference. Here are the settingsyou can customize:METER SETUPEach time you press

＊＊▲▼Multi-Information Display100METER SETUPSee page 101.POSITIONSETUPSee page 112.KEYLESSACCESS SETUPSee page 115.LIGHTINGSETUPSee page 120.DOOR SETUP

▲▼▲▼LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAYADJUST ALARM VOLUMEAUTO INTERIORILLUMINATIONKEYLESS START GUIDANCESCREENSHere are the selectable cust

▲▼Multi-Information Display102See page 109.See page 103. See page 104. See page 105. See page 106. See page 108.See page 110.: Press the SEL/RESET but

▲▼▲▼Language SelectionThere are three language selectionsyou can make: English, French, andSpanish. To choose the language youwant, follow these instr

▲▼▲▼Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayIf you sometimes find that thetemperature reading is a fewdegrees above or below the actualtemperature, you can adjust

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the SEL/RE

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.The following pages explain how youcanta

▲▼▲▼−−−＊Elapsed Time ResetYou can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’by pressing the INFO ( / ) buttonrepeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET but

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM

▲▼▲▼Adjust Alarm VolumeSelect the warning alarm volumefrom three levels.You can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’by pressing the INFO

▲▼▲▼Auto Interior IlluminationWhile the headlight switch is turnedon, the interior lights gradually dim,as the outside light level gets low.You can cu

▲▼When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INC

▲▼Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe se

▲▼▲▼▲▼You can customize the MEMORYPOSITION LINK setting in positionsetup.While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown,press the SEL/RESET button toenter the cust

▲▼▲▼Memory Position LinkOn models with keyless access systemWhen Memory Position Link is setto ON, the driver’s seat and theoutside mirrors move to th

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM

▲▼▲▼▲▼Each time you press the INFO ( /) button, the screen changes asshown in the illustration. Press theINFO ( / ) button, until you seethe setting y

−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument paneland a beep

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes bac

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the SEL/RE

▲▼When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.When KEYLESS ACCESS

▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back

▲▼▲▼▲▼INTERIOR LIGHTDIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMERWhile ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ isshown, press the SEL/RESETbutton to enter the customize mode.Each t

▲▼▲▼Interior Light Dimming TimePress the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes assho

▲▼▲▼Headlight Auto Off TimerYou can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘LIGHTINGSETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESE

−−−−−▲▼Auto Light SensitivityWhen your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item

▲▼When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INC

▲▼▲▼AUTO DOOR LOCKHere are the five custom settings forthe door setup:AUTO DOOR UNLOCKSECURITY RELOCK TIMERKEYLESS LOCKACKNOWLEDGMENTKEY AND REMOTE UN

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

▲▼Multi-Information Display126: Press the INFO button ( / ).: Press the SEL/RESET button.See page 127. See page 128.See page 130. See page 131. See pa

−▲▼−−▲▼Auto Door Lock(Automatic transmission model only)There are three settings you canchoose from:SHIFT FROM PThe doors lock whenever you movethe sh

−−−−−＊＊When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTIN

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then enter your selection by pressingt

▲▼▲▼Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe SEL/RESET button.Press the SEL/RESET button t

▲▼Keyless Lock AcknowledgmentWhen you press the LOCK buttonon the remote transmitter or thekeyless access remote, someexterior lights flash, and a bee

▲▼When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.Press the SEL/RESET

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button toenter the selecting mode.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then enter your selection by pre

▲▼▲▼To set the default settings, press theINFO ( / ) button to select SETthen press the SEL/RESET button.If you want to cancel DEFAULTALL, select CANC

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you willsee the above display for severalseconds, then the screen returns tothe default all setting display.If the setting is

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.To do their job, airbags mustinflate wi

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.If equippedRefer to the navigation system owner’s manual.1:2:3:4 : Switch loc

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highs

＊When you activate the windshieldwasher with the headlights turnedon, the headlight washer will beactivated under certain conditions.For more informat

−−＊＊Push down on theleft lever to signal a left turn and upto signal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever andhold it. The l

−−The automatic lightingfeature turns on the headlights andall other exterior lights when itsenses low ambient light.To turn on automatic lighting, tu

＊＊The automatic lighting feature iscontrolledbyasensorlocatedontopof the dashboard. Do not cover thissensor or spill liquids on it.The automatic light

＊If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRLSYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display, there is aproblem with the daytime runninglight system. Take your vehicle

＋−＋−＊Turn the fog lights on and off byturning the switch next to theheadlight switch.You can use the fog lights only whenthe headlights are on low bea

＋To reduce glare at night, theinstrument panel illumination dimswhen you turn the light switch toor . To cancel the glarereduction function, set thebr

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both indi

−＊The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengersand teenage children who are largeenough and mature en

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in that position.Make any steering wheeladjustments before you start driving.Push the lever under the stee

Youshouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your key. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly an Acura-approved

Always make sure the key is fullyextended when you insert it to theignition switch. If the key is not fullyextended, the immobilizer systemmay not ope

＊＊＊CONTINUEDYoushouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly Acura

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key orkeyless access remote, contact yourdealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor ad

−−−−If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou

＊You can customize the door lock/unlock settings (see page ).Youcanopenorclosethewindowsand the moonroof by using the keyin the driver’s door (see pag

If you forget and leave the key in theignition switch, lockout preventionwill not allow you to lock the driver’sdoor. With any door open and thekey in

＊＊＊If the doors are unlocked, pressthetrunkreleaseswitchonthetrunk lid.If the doors are locked, press thetrunk release switch on the trunklid with the

If your vehicle’s battery goes dead oris disconnected, you can open thetrunk from the rear seat by pullingthe trunk release tab through thetrunk pass-

When one or more doors or thetrunk lid are not tightly closed, thecorresponding indicator for eachcondition will come on.Theaboveexampleshowsthefrontr

To protect items in the trunk, youcan disable the trunk release buttonon the driver’s door by turning offthe trunk main switch in the glovebox, lockin

−−CONTINUEDPress this button onceto unlock the driver’s door or all thedoors (depending on the keylessmemory setting). Press it twice tounlock the oth

−−Be careful when removingthis screw as the head of the screwcan strip out.Separate the keypad from thetransmitter by pushing any buttonfrom outside.I

−Remove the old battery and notethe polarity. Make sure thepolarity of the new battery is thesame ( side facing up), theninsert it in the keypad.Place

When you unlock the driver’s door with your remotetransmitter, each remotetransmitter activates thecustomized settings related to that remote.When y

−＊CONTINUEDSee pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.Driver’s seat only:1513The pa

They are most effective when youadjust them so the center of the backof the occupant’s head rests againstthe center of the restraint.Your vehicle is e

CONTINUEDThe head restraints adjust for height.You need both hands to adjust therestraint. Do not attempt to adjust itwhile driving. To raise a front

To remove a front or rear centerhead restraint for cleaning or repair,pull it up as far as it will go. Push therelease button, then pull the restraint

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversallow at least 10 inches (25 cm)between the center of the

The lid of the console compartmentcanbeusedasanarmrest.The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seat. Pivot it downto use it.A beverage holde

Make sure all items in the trunk andthose extending through the pass-through are secured.Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclean and adjusted for best vis

＊Both outside door mirrors have areverse tilt feature. When inreverse, the selected mirror willtilt down slightly to improve yourview as you parallel

＊＊This heated mirror function has atimer (see page ).The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)posi

＊Store a driving position only whenthe vehicle is parked.Your vehicle has a memory featurefor the driver’s seat and outsidemirror positions.Seat, exce

Fail to press a memory buttonwithin 5 seconds.To cancel the storing procedureafter pressing the SET button, doany of the following:To select a memoriz

If desired, you can use theadjustment switches to change thepositions of the seat or outsidemirrors after they are in theirmemorized positions. If you

Always keep the remote and thebuilt-in key away from any magneticmaterial.Youshouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your built-in key.You will need thi

The following keys come with yourvehicle. Refer to page for how toseparate the keys.This key is used to lock/unlock thedoors, glove box, and trunk pas

Theremotemaynotworkif:It is too close to the vehicle.It is above or below the vehicle,even when it is within its operatingrange.The handle of each fro

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steerin

Before locking the doors, make suretheremoteisnotinsidethevehicle.When you press the door lock buttonon the front door, all the doors andthe trunk wil

When you lock the doors, someexterior lights blink and the systembeeps once. If no exterior lights blinkand/or no beeper sounds, check tosee if the tr

When you close the trunk with alldoors locked, the trunk will lock.When you unlock all the doors withthe remote, built-in key or powerdoor lock master

−CONTINUEDBefore closing the trunk, make suretheremoteisnotinthetrunk.If you close the trunk when theremote is in it, the system beeps, andthe trunk r

− −−Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Press ittwice to unlock the other doors.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you pres

＋As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Here are the settings activated withthe remote:Driving position memory(see page ).Audio system settings(see page ).Climate control settings(see page )

The engine may not run, and somemalfunctions may occur, if theremote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if theremote is subjected to stro

The keyless access system has fourpower modes: VEHICLE OFF(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, andSTART.This system uses the engine start/stop button instead of an

CONTINUEDKeyless Access SystemInstruments and ControlsAutomatic Transmission Manual Transmission185: Press the engine start/stop button.: Press the en

CONTINUEDReclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe

Automatic Transmission Manual TransmissionHow the mode is switched dependson if the shift lever is in Park or not.Each time you press the enginestart/

Engine is turned off andpower is shut down.The steering wheel islocked.No electrical componentscan be used.Indicator-OffEngine is turned offand power

You can start the engine in anypower mode.To start the engine:Depress the brake pedal and pressthe engine start/stop button.Move the shift lever to Pa

After entering the vehicle, insert thekeyless access remote into the slotto start the engine (see page ).If the keyless access remote batterydies, you

To turn the vehicle off, make surethe vehicle is completely stopped anddo the following.If the shift lever is in any gearother than neutral, depress t

CONTINUEDIf the power mode is in ACCESSORY,you may see the ‘‘ACCESSORYMODE’’ message on the multi-information display.After the driver’s door is opene

The engine start/stop button may beused to stop the engine due to anemergency situation even whiledriving. If you must stop the engine,do either of th

CONTINUEDIf you take the keyless accessremote out of the vehicle and closethe door with the power mode ON orACCESSORY, the inside and outsidebeepers s

Thebatteryintheremotenormallylasts about 2 years. To ensuremaximum battery life, do not storethe remote close to electrical devicessuch as computers o

This switch is in the glove box. Youcan cancel the keyless access systemfeatures, which are locking/unlocking the doors, unlocking thetrunk, and start

Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash

Properly adjusted head restraintswill help protect occupants fromwhiplash and other crash injuries.See page for how to adjust thehead restraints and h

Have your vehicle checked by yourdealer if:The keyless access systemindicator comes on and stays onwhile you are driving.The indicator comes on after

In this case, you should not shut offyour engine until you are in a safelocation or at your dealer, as yourvehicle may not restart.The multi-informati

To insert the keyless access remote:On all modelsOn automatic transmission modelsOn manual transmission modelsWhen you open the driver’s door,and each

CONTINUEDThe message reminds you that thekeyless access remote is locked inthe keyless access remote slot, andthat the power mode is in theACCESSORY o

To remove the keyless access remote:On automatic transmission modelsIf the vehicle is left in theACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURNVEHICLE OFF’’ message is

The trunk and glove box cannot beopened when you turn the trunkmain switch off and lock the glovebox and trunk pass-through coverwith the built-in key

＊Push the right side of the switch, HI,to rapidly heat up the seat. After theseat reaches a comfortabletemperature, select LO by pushingthe left side

Follow these precautions wheneveryou use the seat heaters:DonotusetheseatheaterintheHI setting for an extended period,because it draws large amounts o

−−−−You must select the ON mode byoperating the engine start/stopbutton (see page ) to use theheaters and the air ventilationsystem.To use the heaters

−−−−Follow these precautions wheneveryou use the seat heaters and the seatventilation:Donotusetheseatheaterortheseat ventilation in the HI settingfor

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the center ofyour chest and over your shoulder.This s

−＊To open either frontwindow fully, push the windowswitch firmly down to the seconddetent, then release it. The windowautomatically goes down all the

If either front window runs into anyobstacle while it is closingautomatically, it will reversedirection, and then stop. To close thewindow, remove the

Press the UNLOCK button onceto unlock the driver’s door.Press the UNLOCK button asecond time, and hold it. Theremaining doors unlock, and allfour wind

To close:Insert the key in the driver’s doorlock.Turn the key counterclockwise,then release it.Turn the key counterclockwiseagain, and hold it. All fo

−＊To close the moonroof fully, firmlypush the moonroof switch forward,then release it. The moonroofautomatically closes all the way. Tostop the moonro

To open or close the moonroofpartially, lightly pull the switch backor push it forward and hold it. Themoonroof will stop when you releasethe switch.I

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

Interior Convenience ItemsInstruments and Controls213SIDE POCKETCARGO HOOKSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKBEVERAGE HOLDER inREAR SEAT ARMRESTACCESSORY POWER SOCK

Open the front beverage holder bysliding its cover backward.Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can sc

＊Your vehicle has two accessorypower sockets. One is next to theshift lever. The other is in theconsole compartment.To access the front accessory sock

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep th

To open the console compartment,push in on the lever and lift thearmrest. To close, lower the armrest,and push it down until it latches.Make sure to s

To use a sun visor, pull it down. Youcan also use a sun visor at the sidewindow. Remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing the sunvisor toward th

Do not use the sun visor extensionfeature over the rearview mirror.Make sure to slide the sun visorback to its original position beforeflipping it bac

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.You may also store small items inthisholder.Makesuretheyaresmall enough to let the holder cl

Door (Door activated position):OFF position:After all doors are closed tightly, thelights dim slightly, then fade out inabout 30 seconds.To change the

Turn on the front individual maplights by pushing each map lightbutton ( / ). Push thebutton again to turn it off. When thedoor activated position is

＋−＊The courtesy light in each front doorcomes on when the door is opened,and goes out when the door is closed.In addition to the courtesy lights onthe

Your vehicle has a keyless accessremote slot light. The light comes onwhen you:Open any door.Set the vehicle mode to VEHICLEOFF (LOCK).Remove the keyl

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The standard audio system hasmany features. This sectiondescribes those features and how touse them.The climate control system in yourvehicle provides

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowi

Climate Control System226AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODECONTROL BUTTONWINDSH

Climate Control SystemFeatures227AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODECONTROL BUTT

On models with navigation systemThe automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle picks theproper combination of airconditioning, heating, and venti

When you set the temperature to itslower limit ( ) or its upper limit( ), the system runs at fullcooling or heating only. It does notregulate the inte

When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent through the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in fro

Pushing this button also turns thepower mirror heaters on and off.This button directs the main airflowto the windshield for fasterdefrosting. It also

For your safety, make sure you havea clear view through all the windowsbefore driving.When the indicator in thebutton is on, the SYNCindicator also co

The selected temperatures andmode appear in the display (in thecenter display on models withnavigation system). When theindicator in the SYNC button i

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors: a sunlight sensor on top ofthe dashboard, and a temperatureand humidity sensor next to thesteering column. Do no

An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle’s audio system.For vehicles without navigation

＊＊Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.

Most audio system functions can becontrolled by standard buttons, bars,and knobs. In addition, you canaccess some functions by using theselector knob

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)Features237RETURN BUTTONSCAN BUTTONSKIP BARA.SEL (AUTO SELECT)BUTTONVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBS

−−−The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing theVOL/ (power/volume) knob orthe AM/FM button. A

−−Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.If you aretraveling and can no longer receiveyour preset stations, you can

You can also select the auto selectmode by using the SETUP buttonand the selector knob. Push theSETUP button to display the menuitems, then turn the s

−＋To switch the function between onand off, press and release the TITLEbutton. With the system on, you willsee the ‘‘RDS INFO ON’’ message onthe displ

COUNTRY: Country musicSOFT: Adult hits and soft musicTOP 40: Top 40 hitsOLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldiesR & B: Rhythm and blues, and softrhythm

−−−−CONTINUEDAdjusts the bass.Adjusts the treble.Adjusts the front-to-backstrength of the sound.Adjusts the side-to-side strength of the sound.Press t

−−−−The SVC mode controls the volumebased on vehicle speed. The fasteryou go, the louder the audio volumebecomes. As you slow down, theaudio volume de

＋−You can use the instrument panelbrightness control buttons ( or )to adjust the illumination of the audiosystem (see page ). The audiosystem illumina

If the indicator comes on or thebeeper sounds when the driver’s seatbelt is latched and there is no frontseat passenger and no items on thefront seat,

Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system)246SCAN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBTITLE BUTTONCATEGORY BARDISPLAYSELECTOR KNOBXM RAD

−To listen to XM Radio, turn theignition switch to the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position, and press thebutton. The last channel youlistened to will sho

−−＋−−The SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcategory are sc

−−−−−Youcanstoreupto12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.To

−−−The selected channelnumber does not exist, or is not partof your subscription, or this channelhas no artist or title information atthis time.The se

When DPLII is turned on (see page), sound coming from the rearspeakers may be distorted due to thecompression of the music beingbroadcast. Turn DPLII

If your XM Radio service has expiredor you purchased your vehicle froma previous owner, you can listen to asampling of the broadcasts availableon XM R

Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)Features253RETURN BUTTONSCAN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBPRESET BUTTONSCATEGORY BARTITLE BUTT

You operate the disc changer withthe same controls used for the radio.To select the disc changer, press theCD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in thedispla

Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changerholdsuptosixdiscs.To load more than one disc, pressthe LOAD button until you hear abeep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in thedisp

To deactivate the lockable retractor,unlatch the buckle and let the seatbelt fully retract. To refasten theseat belt, pull it out only as far asneeded

Each time you press the TITLEbutton, the display shows you thetext, if the disc was recorded withtext data.The display shows up to 16characters of sel

−Use the SKIP bar while a disc isplaying to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3 orWMA mode).In MP3 or WMA mode, use theCATEGORY bar to sele

−＋−＋−In MP3 or WMA modeToselect a different folder, press eitherside ( or ) of the CATEGORYbar to move to the beginning of thenext folder. Press the s

−−−−To cancel the selected repeat,random, or scan mode, press theSETUP button to show ‘‘PLAYMODE,’’ then press the selectorknob (ENTER). When you see‘

−−−You can also select the scan featurefrom the menu items with theselector knob (see page ).This featureplays the tracks within a disc (thefiles in M

−Pressing either side of the SKIP bar,or selecting a different disc (usingthe preset buttons) or folder (usingthe CATEGORY bar) turns off theSCAN or F

You can also press the MODEbuttononthesteeringwheeltochange modes.If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with the VOL/knob or by tu

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a d

Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system)264SKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAUX BUTTONiPod INDICATORSETUP BUTTONRETUR

This audio system can select andplay the audio files on the iPodwiththe same controls used for the discplayer. To play an iPod, connect it tothe USB a

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.If a seat belt is worn during a crash,you should have your dealer inspectthe be

Pull out the USB connector fromthe holder.Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.Install the dock connector to theUSB adapter c

−You can also select a file from anylist on the iPod menu: playlists,artists, albums and songs, by usingthe selector knob. Push the selectorknob (ENTE

You can select any type of repeat andshufflemodebyusingtheSETUPbutton and the selector knob. Pressthe SETUP button to display themenu items, then turn

−−−−−This featureplays all available files in a selectedlist (playlists, artists, albums orsongs) in random order.You will see SHUFFLE in the display.

＊＊If you see an error message in thedisplay, see page .The displayed message may vary on modelsor versions. On some models, there isno message to disc

If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in thechart to the right. If you cannotclear the error messa

Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)272RETURN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAUX BUTTON

＊＊This audio system can select andplay the audio files on a USB flashmemory device with the samecontrols used for the disc player. Toplay a USB flash

Some devices cannot be poweredor charged via the USB adapter. Ifthis is the case, use the accessoryadapter to supply power to yourdevice.Some versions

Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB adapter cablecorrectly and securely.When the USB flash memory deviceis connected, the USB indicator issh

Airbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your Airbags24(1)(3)(8)(4)(5)(15)(2)(11)(14)(13)(14)(16)(13)(4)(10)(5)(8)(6)(9) (7) (12)(1) Drive

−−＋−Use the SKIP bar while a USB flashmemory device is playing to selectpassages and change files.Each time you press andreleasethe sideoftheSKIPbar,t

Turn the selector knob to select anappropriate repeat, random or scanmode, then press the selector knob(ENTER) to set your selection.Pressing the RETU

−−−−−Thisfeature continuously plays a file.Select normal play to turn it off.Pressing either side of the SKIP baralso turns off this feature.This func

−If you see an error message in thedisplay, see page .Select normal play to turn eitherscan feature off. Pressing either sideof the CATEGORY or SKIP b

If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing a USBflash memory device, find thesolution in the chart to the right. Ifyou cannot clear

CONTINUEDBluetoothAudio System (Models without navigation system)Features281SKIP BARSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAUX BUTTONSETUP BUTTONVOL/(VOLUME/POWER)

＊＊Your vehicle is equipped with aAudio system, whichallows you to listen to streamingaudio from yourAudiocompatible phone. This function isonly availa

In the following conditions, thedisplay shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’message.The phone is not linked to HFL.The phone is not turned on.The phone is not in the

If you receive a call when theAudio is playing, press theHFLTalkbuttononthesteeringwheel. The display switches to theHFLmode(seepage ).After ending th

Most audio system functions can stillbe controlled by standard buttons,dials, and knobs, but some functionscan only be accessed using theinterface dia

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.Sensors that can detect whether

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)286INTERFACE DIAL(SOUND) BUTTONAM/FM BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSCATEGORY BARTUNE BARAUDIO BUTTONNAVIGA

The power mode must be inACCESSORY or ON. Press theAUDIO button to view the audiocontrol display. Turn the system onby pressing the VOL/ knob orthe AM

−−−Use the TUNE bar to tunethe radio to a desired frequency.Press the side of the bar to tuneto a higher frequency, or theside to tune to a lowerfrequ

−−When the system finds a strongsignal, it will stop and play thatstation for about 10 seconds. If youdo nothing, the system will then scanfor the nex

Push the interface selector down todisplay the AUDIO MENU. Turn theinterface dial to select A.SEL, thenpress ENTER on the interfaceselector. Turn the

If the station you are listening to isnot an RDS station, the audio screenand the center display continue toshow the frequency.To switch the RDS INFO

＋−ALL: All RDS category stationsTOP 40: Top 40 hitsROCK: Rock, classic rock and softrock musicOLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldiesJAZZ: JazzSOFT: Adult

This function searches up and downfor strong signal frequencies thatcarry the selected RDS categoryinformation. This can help you tofind a station in

To activate RDS category scan withthe interface dial, push the AUDIObutton to display the FM radioinformation on the screen. Push theinterface selecto

While the RDS category is selected,move the interface selector to theleft or the right to select SCAN.Then press ENTER to activate theRDS SCAN.To acti

−California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other

＊If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision,sensors will detect thevehicle’s rapid deceleration.If the rate of deceleration is highenough,

To adjust the sound, press theAUDIO button, push the interfaceselector down, and turn the interfacedial to Sound Setup. Then pressENTER on the interfa

−−Thesemodes adjust the strength of thesound coming from each speaker.Fader adjusts the front-to-backstrength, while balance adjusts theside-to-side s

−−−Adjusts the strength ofsound from the center speaker.To adjust thestrength of the sound from thesubwoofer speaker, select it andpress ENTER on the

CONTINUEDPlaying the XM Radio (Models with navigation system)Features299INTERFACE DIALNAVIGATION SCREENVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSKIP BARSCAN/A.SEL(SCAN/

To listen to XM Radio, set the powermode to ACCESSORY or ON. Pushthe button to select the XMRadio. The last channel you listenedto will show in the au

−−−−＋−Each time you press and release theTITLE button, the center displaychanges in the following sequence:NAME (artist name), TITLE (musictitle), and

−−−−The scan function givesin the channel mode. In thecategory mode, only thechannels within that category arescanned. To activate SCAN,press the SCAN

−−−−−−−The encryptioncode is being updated. Wait until theencryption code is fully updated.Channels 0 and 1 should still worknormally.XM is loading th

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

CONTINUEDTo replay and see the stored file,press the AUDIO button to selectthe audio display on the navigationscreen.Push down the interface selectort

CONTINUEDAfter a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is notharmful, people w

＋Turn the selector dial to select asound file, then press ENTER. Thedisplay shows the category, nameand title information of theselected file.To delet

CONTINUEDPlaying a Disc (Models with navigation system)Features307INTERFACE DIALSCAN/A.SEL(SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BARSKIP BARNAVIGATION SCREENDISC SLOTEJEC

The disc packages or jackets shouldhave one of these marks.The disc player can also play MP3,WMA, or AAC format that saved onCD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW (see)

＃You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm)discsinthissystem.It is possible to select up to 999 filesfor inclusion in CD-Rs and CD-RWs,and up to 3,500 file

Select the disc player by pressing theDISC button. The system will beginplaying the last selected track in thedisc. You will see the current trackposi

You can also choose a track directlyfrom a track list. If there are no tracknames, you will see ‘‘No Title’’displayed. Turn the interface dial toselec

This feature plays the tracks within adisc in random order. When playingMP3, WMA or AAC format discs, allthe tracks within the disc are playedin rando

This audio system plays CD-ROM,CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, andDVD-R/RW compressed in MP3,WMA, or AAC formats. You canselect up to 255 folders or tracks.To take

Combining a low sampling frequencywith a low bitrate may result inextremely degraded sound quality.To play an MP3/WMA/AAC disc,use the disc controls p

Select a desired folder by turning theinterface dial, then press ENTER.The display returns to normal play,and the first track in the selectedfolder be

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold frontairbags (SRS). During a frontal crashsevere enough to cause one or bothfront airbags

This feature, when activated,plays all files in the current folderin random order. To activatefolder random play, push theinterface selector down whil

→→→This feature, when activated,samples the first file of each folderfor 10 seconds. To scan a folder,press the SCAN side of the SCAN/A.SEL bar. Or, p

To remove the disc, press the eject( ) button.If you do not remove the disc fromthe slot, the system will reload thedisc after 10 seconds. The disc st

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thecenter display while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thecenter display whi

Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system)320TITLE BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONNAVIGATION SCREENINTERFACE DIALHDD/AUX BUTTONCENTER DISP

−−−−−−−−−Recording function from followingmedia is not supported.CD-DA which prohibits thecopying by SCMSCD-DA with copy controlSACD (Super Audio CD)D

Playlists are track lists in a certainplayback group.This playlist is automaticallygenerated when the music CD isrecorded. The maximum numberof origin

The icons show the recordingconditions for each track:Rec icon: Now recordingRec ready icon: Next to be recordedRec done icon: Recording finishedPleas

To change the setting to manualmode, push the interface selectordown on the HDD screen. Turn theinterface dial to select HDD Setupand press ENTER.Turn

To change the setting toautomatically record all of the trackson a music CD, move the interfaceselector down on the HDD Audioscreen. Turn the interfac

The passenger’s advanced frontairbag system has weight sensorsunder the seat. Although Acura doesnot encourage carrying an infant orsmall child in fro

＊＋−＋−＊To change a track or tracklist , presson the Category bar or the Skip bar.To replay the current trackcontinuously, push the interfaceselector do

To turn this feature off, turn theinterface dial to select the OFFicon, then press ENTER on theinterface selector.This function plays tracks in thecur

This function samples the tracks inthe current search mode in the orderthat they were recorded.To activate scan, push the interfaceselector down durin

While a track is playing on anOriginal Playlist or User PlaylistPlayback screen, turn theinterface dial and select the trackthat you want to add to a

Shuffles the playback of all tracksthat have been recorded on HDD.To shuffle all tracks, push theinterface selector up to display the‘‘Search music by

CONTINUEDPush the interface selector up todisplay the Search music by screen,and turn the interface dial to select‘‘Artists.’’ Press ENTER on theinter

Turn the interface dial to select atrack you want to listen to, thenpress ENTER on the interfaceselector.If you push the interface selectorright or le

CONTINUEDPush the interface selector up todisplay the Search music by screen,and turn the interface dial to select‘‘Genres.’’ Press ENTER on theinterf

The first track on the selected albumbegins to play. The audio system, including themusic search feature Song ByVoice , can be operated by voicecontro

＜＞Turn the interface dial to selectSong By Voice, then press ENTER.Turn the interface dial to selectON or OFF, then press ENTER.Push down the interfac

To ensure that the passenger’sadvanced front airbag system willwork properly,This includes:A rear passenger pushing orpulling on the back of the front

Turn the dial to select an item onthe selected list.Turn the dial to select an item tomodify: Artist, Album or Song,then press ENTER.Play to listen to

After storing the data, you canchange some items: order of trackson the user playlist, name of theplaylist, track title, artist name, andmusic genre.

Turn the interface dial to selectthe playlist, then press ENTER.Push the interface selector downto display the AUDIO MENU forthe playlist.On the HDD a

Select a desired playlist to changethe user playlist name, or a desiredalbum to change the originalplaylist name (album name). Referto the Music Searc

After inputting the name, push the interface selector down to select OK.The confirmation screen isdisplayed. Confirm that the newname is correct, an

CONTINUEDThe track options box is displayed.Select Edit Track Info, then pressENTER on the interface selector.On the Edit Track screen, turn theinterf

Select a desired playlist to changethe user playlist artist name or adesired album to change theoriginal playlist artist name. Referto the Music Searc

CONTINUEDPush the selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the playlist.Confirm that the new name iscorrect, and then push theinterface sel

The OPTIONS icon will appear inthe selected track. Press ENTERon the interface selector.Select a desired playlist to changethe artist name. Refer to t

CONTINUEDAfter selecting the track for whichyou want to change the artist’s name,you can also push the interfaceselector down to display the AUDIOMENU

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

Turn the interface dial to selectEdit Album Name (or Edit PlaylistName), then press ENTER on theinterface selector in Edit Album(or Edit Playlist) scr

Even if all the tracks are deletedfrom the User Playlist, the datafolder for that playlist cannot bedeleted, and their names (playlistand artist) are

Push the interface selector downto display the AUDIO MENU.Turn the interface dial and selectGet Album Info, then pressENTER on the interface selector.

You can update the GracenoteAlbum Info (Gracenote MediaDatabase) that is included with thenavigation system.Consult your dealer, or visit(in U.S.), or

Turn the interface dial and selectUpdate Gracenote Info, then pressENTER on the interface selector.Turn the dial to select USB orDISC on the Update Gr

Gracenote is an internet-based musicrecognition service that allows artist,album, and track information fromCDs to display on the HDD. Moreinformation

You agree not to assign, copy,transfer or transmit the GracenoteSoftware or any Gracenote Data toany third party.YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OREXPLOIT GRACEN

Gracenote makes no representationsor warranties, express or implied,regarding the accuracy of anyGracenote Data from in theGracenote Servers. Gracenot

Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)354INTERFACE DIALAUDIO BUTTONCANCEL BUTTONSKIP BARHDD/AUX BUTTONCENTER DISPLAYVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBNA

The audio system reads and playsplayable sound files on the iPod. Thesystem cannot operate an iPod as amass storage device. The system willonly play s

＊If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.On

Do not connect your iPod using ahub.Do not keep the iPod and dockconnector cable in the vehicle.Direct sunlight and high heat willdamage it.Do not use

−CONTINUEDIf the iPod indicator does not appearin the audio display, check theconnections, and try to reconnect theiPod a few times.If the audio syste

Press ENTER on the interfaceselector to display the items on thatlist, then turn the interface dial tomake a selection. Press ENTER toset your selecti

− −CONTINUEDThis featurecontinuously plays a file.Turn the interface dial, selectRepeat, and press ENTER.Turn the interface dial, select theRepeat ico

−Turn the interface dial, select theShuffle icon and press ENTER onthe interface selector.Shuffle playback will begin. Tocancel this function, turn th

CONTINUEDTurn the interface dial to selectSong By Voice, then press ENTER.Turn the interface dial to selectON or OFF, then press ENTER.Push down the i

＊＊If you see an error message in thecenter display, see page .or versions. On some models, there is nomessage to disconnect.When you disconnect the iP

If you see an error message in thecenter display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chartto the right. If you cannot clear theerror mess

Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)364SKIP BARCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCREENHDD/ AUX BUTTONCATEGORY BARAUDIO BUTTONINTE

＊＊This audio system can select andplay the audio files on a USB flashmemory device with the samecontrols used for the disc player. Toplay a USB flash

＊If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:If the SRS indic

Some versions of MP3, WMA, orAAC format may not be supported. Ifan unsupported file is found, theaudio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,then skips to the nex

Unclip the USB connector bypulling it up, and pull out the USBadapter cable in the consolecompartment.Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB ad

−−＋−You can also select a folder or filefrom the list by using the interfacedial. Press the AUDIO button toshow the audio display on thenavigation scr

Push the selector up to display the‘‘Select a folder’’ screen. Then turnthe interface dial to select a folder,and press ENTER.If you have more than on

This function replays all the tracks in a folder in the order that theywere stored.On the USB main screen, push theinterface selector down to display

Turn the interface dial, selectTo cancel this function, turn theinterface dial and select the RandomOFFicon,andthenpressENTERonthe interface selector.

This function samples all the tracksin the current folder in the order thatthey were recorded.On the USB main screen, push theinterface selector down

Turn the interface dial, selectFolder Scan icon and pressENTER on the interface selector.The first file of the first folder issampled for 10 seconds.

If you see an error message in thecenter display, see page .You can disconnect the USB flashmemory device at any time even ifthe USB mode is selected

If you see an error message in thecenter display while playing a USBflash memory device, find thesolution in the chart to the right. Ifyou cannot clea

Be aware that objects placed on thefront seat can cause the indicator tocome on.If no weight is detected on the frontseat, the airbag will be automati

BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)376INTERFACE DIALAUDIO BUTTONTITLE BUTTONSKIP BARHDD/AUX BUTTONCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCREEN11/

＊＊Make sure that your phone is pairedand linked to HFL.Your vehicle is equipped with aAudio system, whichallows you to listen to streamingaudio from y

Onceadeviceislinked,thenameofthedevicewillappearonthescreen.Pressing the TITLE button switchesthe center display between theAudio and the devicename.I

The resume/pause mode can stopplaying a file temporarily.Turn the interface dial to switch thesetting between the resume/pausemode and the sound setup

Turn the dial to select a sound setupmode, then press ENTER to set yourselection. See page for moresound setting information.Switching to another mode

Play only standard, round, 5-inch(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-shaped discs may jam in the driveor cause other problems.Handle your discs properly top

When a disc is not being played,store it in its case to protect it fromdust and other contamination. Toprevent warpage, keep discs out ofdirect sunlig

Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discsDamaged discs Poor quality discsSmall, irregular shaped discs1.2. 3.4.CONTINUEDProtecting Your

Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on thediscs may cause the sound

Those bands cover theseAM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzA radio station’s signal gets weakeras you get farther away from itstransmit

If the indicator comes on with nofront seat passenger and no objectson the seat, or with an adult ridingthere, something may be interferingwith the we

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

▲▼＋−＋−＋−＋−Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from

＋−＋−When playing a USB flash memorydevice, you can also use the seekfunction to skip the folder. Toactivate this, press and hold eitherside of the CH

The auxiliary input jack is inside theconsole compartment. The systemwill accept auxiliary input fromstandard audio accessories using a1/8 inch (3.5 m

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, theaudio system disables itself. Ifthis happens, you will see ‘‘ENTERCODE’’ in the frequency di

To set the time, press the CLOCKbutton until you hear a beep. Thedisplayed time begins to blink.Change the hours by pressing the H(hour) button until

Turn the selector knob to select‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)to enter your selection. Thedisplay changes to the clockadjusting disp

△CONTINUEDTurn the selector knob to selectthe item which you want to adjust.Turning the selector knob willchange the selected item betweenthe clock di

Press either the RETURN orSETUPbuttontogobacktothenormal display.To enter the clock setting, turnthe selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’then press the kn

＊CONTINUEDThe security system helps to protectyour vehicle and valuables from theft.The horn sounds and a combinationof headlights, parking lights, si

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.Of course, it is not pra

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.If water or

With the system set, you can stillopen the trunk with the remotetransmitter/keyless access remotewithout triggering the alarm. Thealarm will sound if

Compass operation can be affectedby driving near power lines orstations, across bridges, throughtunnels, over railroad crossings,past large vehicles,

Turn the selector knob to select‘‘CALIBRATION.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)to enter your selection. Thedisplay shows you ‘‘PUSH CALSTART.’’While s

Once the correct zone is displayed,press the selector knob. Thedisplay then returns to normal.Find the zone for your area on themap (see page ). If th

The audio system is not related tothe compass system. Even if thecompasssystemisinthezonesetting mode, the display returns tothe normal display which

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb

Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.You can cancel cruise control in anyof these ways:Push the CRUISE button on thesteering wheel.Pressing the

×−−The HomeLinkUniversalTransceiver built into your vehiclecanbeprogrammedtooperateuptothree remote controlled devicesaround your home, such as garage

If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.CONTINUEDHomeLink Universal TransceiverFeatures40511/01/14 19:04:12 31TK4630_41

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

HomeLink is a registeredtrademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subj

−−Bluetoothwww.acura.com/handsfreelinkwww.handsfreelink.ca,HandsFreeLink (HFL)allows you to place and receivephone calls using voice commands,without

＃＃＃＃Try to reduce all backgroundnoise. If the microphone picks upvoices other than yours,commands may be misinterpreted.Many commands can be spokentog

＃＃＃＃CONTINUEDHow to Use HFLBluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)Features409‘‘Phone Setup’’‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’‘‘Edit’’‘‘De

BluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)410‘‘Redial’’‘‘Transfer’’‘‘Mute’’‘‘Send’’‘‘Phonebook’’‘‘Store’’‘‘Edit’’‘‘Delete’’‘‘ReceiveCon

＊＊CONTINUEDBluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)Features411‘‘Change Language’’‘‘Hands Free Help’’‘‘SystemSet up’’‘‘Tutorial’’‘‘Cle

To use HFL, you need to pair yourBluetooth-compatible cell phone tothe system.Press and release the HFL Talkbutton. If you are pairing a phonefor the

Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.If there is more than one phonepaired to the system, HFL will askyou which phone’s name you wantto change. Follow th

Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.HFL will tell you which phone islinked to the system.Press and

You can make calls using any phonenumber or a name in the HFLphonebook. You can also redial thelast number called.Bluetooth is the wireless technology

−Whenever possible,larger children should sit in the backseat, on a booster seat if needed, andbe properly restrained with a seatbelt (see page for im

When you receive a call, an incomingcall notification (if activated) willplay and interrupt the audio systemif it is on.Press the HFL Talk button to a

＃CONTINUEDYou can mute your voice to theperson you are talking to during acall.To mute your voice during a call,press and release the HFL Talkbutton a

Avoid using duplicate nameentries.Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a nameentry.It is easier for HFL to recognize amultisyllabic or longer name. Forexample, use

Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.Say the

This command group allows you tochange or customize HFL basicsettings.Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Say ‘‘ .’’Once a passcode

＊＊If you get into the vehicle while youare on the phone, the call can beautomatically transferred to HFLwith the ignition switch in theACCESSORY (I) o

Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Follow the HFL prompts.Say the language you want tochange to in that language.Press and release

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Bluetoothwww.acura.com/handsfreelinkwww.handsfreelink.ca,When a phone has never been paired tothe system:HandsFreeLink (HFL)allows you to place and re

−−CONTINUEDPress andrelease to answer a call, or press togo directly to the Cellular Phonescreen.Press andrelease to end or decline a call.PresstheINF

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−−To change the volume level ofHFL, use the audio system volumeknob or the steering wheel volumecontrols.Try to reduce all backgroundnoise. If the mic

As an incoming call notification, youwill see the following display:Some phones may send battery,signal strength, and roaming statusinformation to HFL

How to Use HFLBluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)428AllDialReceiveMissedCall HistoryMoreSpeed DialVoice commands can be used for al

CONTINUEDBluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)Features429Add New PhoneConnectDisconnectDeleteStore Voice TagDeleteSpeed DialStoreSpee

BluetoothHandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)430Auto AnswerAuto TransferPhoneSetupPress and release the Talk button each time you give a comm

To use HFL, you need to pair yourBluetooth-compatible cell phone tothe system.HFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,whichmeans, the maximum range betweenyourphonean

To pair a cell phone (when there is nophone paired to the system):Press the PHONE button or PICK-UP button. The system starts pairingwhen there is no

HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-keythat you will need to input on yourphone.When your phone prompts you,input the 4-digit pass-key.You will receive a not

You cannot pair your phone whilethe vehicle is moving.Up to six phones can be paired.Your phone’s battery may drainfaster when it is paired to HFL.Fol

To delete a paired phone:To change the pass-key setting:Select ‘‘Connection’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select ‘‘Delete.’’Select the phone you want t

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires

To disconnect a paired phone:To connect another paired phone:Select ‘‘Connection’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select ‘‘Disconnect.’’Select the phone y

CONTINUEDYou can name up to six HFL phonenames. Each can be PIN protected,and have its own phonebook, speeddial, and call history.Select ‘‘OK’’ to con

Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, andselect ‘‘OK.’’If you select ‘‘DO NOT USE PIN,’’before entering any number, thephone will not have a PIN.If the ph

CONTINUEDYoucanchoosewhentheHFLsystem automatically answersincoming calls.Select ‘‘Auto Answer’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select ‘‘Off,’’ ‘‘2sec,’’

A trash icon appears next to theselected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ tocontinue.Select ‘‘Yes’’ from theconfirmation screen.A trash icon appears next to these

＊＊Up to three category icons appearnext to the phonebook entries .These indicate how many numbersare stored for the name. If a namehas more than three

−−−To store a speed dial number:Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select a number on the speed diallistwhereyouwanttostorethenumbe

CONTINUEDTo add a voice tag to astored speed dial number:To delete a voice tag:Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select ‘‘Store Vo

To delete a speed dial number: To make a call using aname in the Phone Book:Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from thePhone Setup screen.Select ‘‘Delete Spee

CONTINUEDTo make a call using a phone number: To make a call using Call History:Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the CellularPhone screen.Enter the phone number,

−＊If a child wraps a looseseat belt around their neck, theycan be seriously or fatally injured.(See pages and for how toactivate and deactivate theloc

To make a call using Speed Dial: To make a call using More Speed Dial: To make a call using Redial:Select one of the four entries on theCellular Phone

−−−＊＊CONTINUEDThe following options are availableduring a call:When you receive a call, anotification appears on the screen(see page ).To answer the c

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

The selector can be pushed left,right, up, down, and in. Use theselector to scroll through lists, toselect menus, and to highlight menuitems. When you

A list of all messages will be shown.New messages will be at the top.Select the message you want to readby pressing ENTER.To view previously read mess

Unread messages have a closedenvelope icon next to them. TheOnly Diagnostic Infomessages appear on the navigationscreen while driving. They indicate i

−−−−−−Select this option to deletethe current message.Select this option to heara voice read the entire message.This gives you more information than

Diagnostic info and recall/campaign messages can only bedeleted by your dealer.To delete a single message:Scroll to the Messages option,then select it

Message categories can be added,revised, or deleted throughbroadcast messages from Acura.These messages, based on updatedvehicle information and comme

These messages provide detailedinformation about the serviceneeded for your vehicle. When amaintenance message appears onthe multi-information display

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,

The system will automaticallyconnect to the Acura server, thenshow you an appropriateappointment date and time on thenavigation screen. If you accept

CONTINUEDYou will see the screen to rescheduleas shown. To make an appointment,select ‘‘Reschedule Appointment,’’then press ENTER.The system will auto

The system will request you toconfirm the cancellation on thenavigation screen. To cancel theappointment, select ‘‘YES,’’ thenpress ENTER. If you sele

Using automated appointments, yourregistered dealer through My Acurais automatically selected. If you wantto select another dealer, such as incase of

When an indicator comes on or amessage is displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID),AcuraLink can provide informationabout the cause of the ind

You can then use the messageoptions to call your dealer for anappointment or to find thenearest dealer.When you make an appointmentthrough My Acura’s

−Turning the Automated Appointmentpreference off will disableappointment notifications in thevehicle based on appointmentscreatedorchangedatMyAcura’so

−−− For the Phone-DataConnection option to be active, youneed acompatible andenabled cell phone paired toHandsFreeLink (HFL).To complete the data conn

−The default setting is prompt. Whena diagnostic info message appears,and you select the Check Now option,the system will prompt you beforeconnecting

Refer to the navigation systemmanual for operation of the rearviewcamera.On models with navigation systemRearview Camera and MonitorFeatures46511/01/1

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During thi

For further important fuel-relatedinformation for your vehicle, or oninformation on gasoline that does notcontain MMT, visit My Acura at. In Canada, v

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank equalizes.Place the cap in the holder on thefuel fill door.The

Stop filling the tank after the fuelnozzle automatically clicks off. Donot try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Thisleaves some room in the fuel tankfor the f

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up sligh

Lift the hood up most of theway. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.If the hood latch handle movesstiffly, or

Park the vehicle on a level surface.Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).Wipe off

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, seeon page forinforma

Even with advanced front airbagsthat automatically turn thepassenger’s front airbag off (seepage ), a back seat is the safestplace for a small child.I

−−−−Fuel economy is not a fixed number.It varies based on driving conditions,driving habits, and vehicle condition.Therefore, it is not possible for o

−−−−−−−Aggressive driving (hardacceleration and braking)Excessive idling, accelerating andbraking in stop-and-go trafficCold engine operation (engines

−−Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off.Reset trip counter to zero.Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill.Follow on

Your dealer has Acura accessoriesthat allow you to personalize yourvehicle. These accessories havebeen designed and approved for yourvehicle, and are

Some examples are:Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components with non-Acura components could seriouslyaffect your vehicle’s handling,sta

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Glove boxDoor and seat-back pocketsTrunkConsole compartmentCenter and side pocketsIn addition, the tr

−−×Steps for Determining Correct LoadLimitLocate the statement ‘‘Thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lbs.’’ on y

In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all occupants, accessories,cargo, and trailer tongue load mustnot exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (

Be sure items placed on thefloorbehind the front seats cannot rollunderneath and interfere with theproper operation of the seats, thesensors under the

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes i

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren). Some have arigid-type connector, while othershave a flexible-type conne

Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.Check the seat adjustment (seepage ).Check the

−Your vehicle’s starting system has anauto control mode. When you turnthe ignition switch to the START(III) position, this feature keeps theengine’s s

If there is a problem with thestarting system, you will see a‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’message on the multi-informationdisplay when the ignition switch

−The keyless access remote batterybecomes weak or dead.The keyless access remote systemmain switch is off.In either of the following cases, youshould

If you cannot start the engine usingthe normal engine start procedure,do the following:Set the parking brake.If there is a problem with thestarting sy

When shifting up or down, makesure you push the clutch pedal downall the way, shift to the next gear,and let the pedal up gradually. Whenyou are not s

Drive in the highest gear that letsthe engine run and acceleratesmoothly. This will give you goodfuel economy and effectiveemissions control. The foll

Press the clutch pedal, and shift toreverse.The manual transmission has alockout so you cannot accidentallyshift from any forward gear toreverse while

＊These indicators between thetachometer and speedometer showwhich position the shift lever is in.Using a paddle shift mode, the gearposition indicator

−＊This position mechani-cally locks the transmission. UsePark whenever you are turning off orstarting the engine. To shift out ofPark, you must press

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(main controls)(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard,

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

−−−Press the brakepedal and the release button on thefrontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfromPark to reverse. To shift fromreverse to neutral, come to acomplet

−If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe eng

Put a cloth on the edge of the shiftlock release slot cover to preventscratches. Use a small flat-tipscrewdriver or metal fingernail fileto carefully

＋−＋−WhenyouaredrivingintheDposition, you can shift thetransmission up or down manuallywith the paddle shifters.Each time you pull (right), thetransmis

＋The transmission control systemmonitors the accelerator pedal useand your driving conditions. Whenyou press the accelerator pedal as in normal drivi

＋−CONTINUEDWith the shift lever in the S position,you can select the sequential shiftmode to shift gears; much like amanual transmission using thepadd

The automatic transmission will notallow you to shift up or down if:If the vehicle speed decreasesbelow the redline of the selectedlowergearwhilethein

＋When you are in sequential shiftmode, and the vehicle is stopped,pull the (right) paddle shifter toshift to second gear. You will see‘‘M2’’ in the di

−−The SH-AWD torque distributionmonitor on the multi-informationdisplay shows you the amount oftorque being sent to the wheels.Each wheel right front

Your vehicle still has normal front-wheel drive with vehicle stabilityassist (VSA), but does not have theadvantages of SH-AWD. Have yourvehicle checke

Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) at the outerrear seats.To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:Move the sea

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly, oryour vehicle may roll if it is parkedon an incline

Your vehicle is equipped with discbrakes at all four wheels. A powerassist helps reduce the effort neededon the brake pedal. The emergencybrake assist

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)helpspreventthewheelsfromlocking up, and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly, much faster th

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on together,and the parking brake is fullyreleased, the EBD system may alsobe shut down.Test y

The vehicle stability assist (VSA)system helps to stabilize thevehicle during cornering if thevehicle turns more or less than desired. It also assist

CONTINUEDIf the low tire pressure/TPMSindicator comes on (see page ),or the multi-information displayshows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’message with the ind

VSA is turned on every time youstart the engine, even ifyou turned it off the last timeyou drove the vehicle.In certain unusual conditions whenyour ve

Hillstartassistmaynotpreventyourvehicle from rolling downhill on avery steep or slippery slope, and willnot operate on small inclines.Hill start assis

Your vehicle is equipped with a tirepressure monitoring system (TPMS)that turns on every time you start theengine and monitors the pressure inyour tir

＊Although your tire pressure ismonitored, you must manually checkthetirepressuresmonthly.Each tire, including the spare, shouldbe checked monthly when

Push the button located next toeach rear head restraint to pivotthe head restraint down.Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat

Each tire pressure is shown in PSI(U.S. models) or in kPa (Canadianmodels).If any of the tires has low pressure,thetirepressuremonitoralsoshowsthe abo

If there is a problem with the TPMS,thetirepressuremonitorshowsa‘‘TPMS ERROR’’ message and thetire pressure readings are notdisplayed. If this happens

If you have a flat tire, the low tirepressure/TPMS indicator and tiremonitor indicator will come on.Replace the indicated flat tire withthe compact sp

A: Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)B: Approximately 10 ft. (3 m)C: Approximately 10 ft. (3 m)BSI system is designed to detectvehicles in specified alert

CONTINUEDBlind Spot Information System (BSI)Driving521BSI INDICATORBSI OFF BUTTONMULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAYBSI ALERT INDICATORLEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDEU.S.

The BSI alert indicator starts to blinkas a reminder if you move the turnsignal lever in the direction of thedetected vehicle.Radar sensors, located u

Like all assistance systems, BSI haslimitations. Over-reliance on BSI mayresult in a collision. Always look inyour mirrors, to either side of yourvehi

The orientation of the sensors hasbeen changed.Bad weather conditions, such asheavy rain, snow and fog.The system picks up externalelectrical interfer

＊＊To turn the system off, press andhold the BSI OFF button when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position. The BSI indicator on theinstrument panel

Tighten the tether strap asinstructed by the child seat maker.Push and pull the child seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure.Whe

−＊＊＊＊Multi-InformationDisplay MessageBSI IndicatorSystemStatusONOFFON/OFFOFFDescription2When you press and hold the BSI OFF button with the ignition s

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer. Attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.Your vehicle is not designed to betowed behind a motor home.

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.This section also i

To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.All service items not detail

＊CONTINUEDYour vehicle displays engine oil lifeand maintenance service items onthe multi-information display to showyouwhenyoushouldhaveyourdealer per

▲▼＊−−−−−−−−−−−−Pressing either INFO button ( / )switches the display from themessage to another display. Onceyou switch the display, this messagewill

CONTINUEDWhen the remaining oil life is 5 to 1percent, the multi-informationdisplay shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUENOW’’ message with the samemaintenance items

▲▼Pressing either INFO button ( / )switches the display from themessage to another display. Onceyou switch the display, this messagewill go off.Press

＊▲▼CONTINUEDPress the SEL/RESET button on thesteering wheel repeatedly to selectthe engine oil life. The message‘‘SERVICE,’’ along with ‘‘0%,’’ and th

After the belt has retracted, tug onit. If the belt is locked, you will notbe able to pull it out. If you can pullthebeltout,itisnotlocked,andyou will

▲▼This message is displayed againwhen you drive over 10 miles (forU.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadianmodels) after seeing the 0% message.Immediately h

＊＊▲Your dealer will reset the displayafter completing the requiredmaintenance service. You will see‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display thenext time you t

＃Your authorized dealer knows yourvehicle best and can providecompetent, efficient service.However, service at a dealer is notmandatory to keep your w

−−−−−−Youshouldcheckthefollowingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatepage listed.Ligh

＊＊＃＃ ＊＊−−＃＊＊Maintenance Minder540:TMIf the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 monthsafter the display is reset, change the engin

＊＊＊＊Fluid LocationsMaintenance541WASHER FLUID(Black cap)ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow loop)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange

The component parts in the enginecompartment are protected byseveral covers. You may need toremove the covers when youperform some simple maintenancew

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmedi

You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Sealand it is t

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.Make sure to clean off any dirtand dust on the contacting surfaceof a new oil

To deactivate the lockable retractorand remove a child seat, unlatch thebuckle, unroute the seat belt, and letthe belt fully retract.A child seat with

Always use Honda Long-life Anti-freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolantis pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent distilledwater. Never add str

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.Remove all engine compartmentcovers (see page ).When the radiato

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘LOWWASHER FLUID’’ message ap

CONTINUEDInsert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely asshown in the illustration.Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It sh

Insert the dipstick all the way backinto the transmission securely asshown in the illustration.If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the

Remove the check bolt and look fortransmission fluid coming out of thebolt hole. If a small amount of fluiddrips out of the bolt hole, reinstallthe ch

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the Maintenance Minder (seepage ).If you are not sure how to check andadd fl

The fluid level should be betweentheMINandMAXmarksonthesideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention

−−Manual Transmission onlyThe fluid level should be betweentheMINandMAXmarksonthesideof the reservoir. If it is not, addbrake fluid to bring it up to

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustmentsshould

Lift the anchor cover, then attachthe tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted.Tighten the strap according to theseat maker

Push the electrical connector backonto the bulb. Make sure it is onall the way.Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on thetab and p

Start the engine. If you arereplacing a driver’s side bulb, turnthe steering wheel all the way totheright.Ifyouarereplacingapassenger’s side bulb, tur

Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.Start the engine. If you arereplacing a driver’s side bulb

Remove the socket from the lightassembly by turning it one-quarterturn counterclockwise.Use a wrench to remove themounting bolts, and remove theholdin

Your vehicle uses halogen lightbulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case, and protect theglass from contact with your skin orhard obj

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on thetab and pulling the connectordown.Remove the bulb by turning itabout one-quarter turncou

Remove the nuts from the studbolts with a socket or wrench.Open the trunk.Remove the screw in the center oftheholdingcliponthesideofthetrunk lining. P

Push a new bulb straight into thesocket until it bottoms, andreinstall the socket into the lightassembly by turning it clockwiseuntil it locks.Turn on

Each outside mirror has side turnsignal lights. The lights should bereplaced by your dealer.This light should be replaced by yourdealer.The license pl

The floor mats that came with yourvehicle hook over the floor matanchors. This keeps the floor matsfrom sliding forward (possiblyinterfering with the

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:Does the child sit all the way backagai

This filter removes the dust andpollenthatisbroughtinfromtheoutside through the climate controlsystem.Have your dealer replace the filterwhen this ser

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.Lower the wi

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.The following

Even though your vehicle isequipped with TPMS, werecommend that you visually checkyour tires every day. If you think atire might be low, check itimmed

The following chart shows therecommended cold tire pressures formost normal driving conditions.Thecompactsparetirepressureis:For convenience, the reco

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or

Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wears down, you will see a 1/2inch (12.7 mm) wide band across thetread. This shows

CONTINUEDReplace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating, and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s si

＊＊＊＊＊It is best to replace all four tires atthesametime.Ifthatisnotpossibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Replac

＃＋＊＊CONTINUEDThis tire chain is available at manyauto supply stores. To find a localstorethatcarriesthechain,callQuality Chain Corp at 1-800-843-8824.

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

Clean the wheels as you would therest of the exterior. Wash them withthesamesolution,andrinsethemthoroughly.Aluminum alloy wheels have aprotective cle

−If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negat

Block the rear wheels.If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.Leave one

Vacuum dirt and dust from theleather frequently. Pay closeattention to the pleats and seams.Clean the leather with a soft clothdampened with a 90% wat

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This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the prob

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can

＊CONTINUEDIf you have a flat tire while driving,pull over safely. Drive slowly alongthe shoulder until you get to an areafar away from traffic lanes.P

Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.Take the tool case out of the sparetire.Unscrew the wing bolt and takethe spare tire out of it

CONTINUEDBefore mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully;itmaybehot

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheig

Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked atthe nearest automotive servicefacility.Tighten the w

Store the center cap in the trunk.Make sure it does not getscratched or damaged.Store the jack and tools in the toolkit case. Place the tool kit case

When you turn the ignition switch tothe START (III) position or onmodels with keyless access system,press the engine start/stop button toset START Mod

In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you turn theignition switch to the START (III)position or on mod

Do you have your keyless accesssystem remote with you? Thevehicle will not start without theremote within operating range andwith the keyless access m

Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.You cannot start a vehicle with anautomatic transmission by pushingor p

＋＋−Start the vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.If the booster battery is

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should star

If you don’t find an obvious leak,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Add coolantif the level is below the MIN mark(see onpage ).If t

Start the engine, and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not gooutwithin10seconds,turnofftheengine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs t

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,and tech

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; s

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,even though it may go off as youcontinue driving, have the vehiclechecked by your dealer as soon aspossible.If th

＊If the fluid level is low, take yourvehicle to a dealer, and have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.However, if the brake pedal d

If the fuel fill door release buttondoes not work, use the release leverinside the left maintenance lid in thetrunk.To open the fuel fill door, pull t

The vehicle’s fuses are contained inthreefuseboxes.The interior fuse box is locatedunder the dashboard on the driver’sside. The fuse label is attached

＊If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thingyoushouldcheckforisablownfuse.Determine from the chart on pages, and , or the di

Look for a blown wire inside thefuse. If it is blown, replace it withone of the spare fuses of the samerating or lower.Check the smaller fuses in theu

If the replacement fuse of thesame rating blows in a short time,there is probably a seriouselectrical problem with yourvehicle. Leave the blown fuse i

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊No. Circuits ProtectedNo.Amps. Amps.Circuits ProtectedAmps.No. Circuits Protected1112212223242526IG MainSub Fan MotorSub

−−−＊＊＊＊＊No. Amps.Circuits ProtectedAmps.No.Circuits ProtectedCONTINUED101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313210 A10 A7.5 A15 A7.5 A7.5 A7.5 A7.

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

−−−−−−−＊＊No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedAmps.No. Circuits Protected12345610 A10 A10 A15 A7.5 ARight Headlight High BeamRight Side Small Lights(Exterior)R

−−＊If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydan

＊With the front wheels on the ground,it is best to tow the vehicle no fartherthan 50 miles (80 km), and keep thespeedbelow35mph(55km/h).If your vehicl

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover from the frontbumper using your fingers, or pryit off using a cloth and a flat-tipscrewdriver to prevent scrat

Screw the towing hook into thehole, and tighten it with the wheelnut wrench.3.If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck610WHEEL NUT WRENCHTo avoid damage to your veh

−Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informat

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to

The engine number is stamped intothe engine block.The transmission number is on alabel on the side of the transmission.Identification NumbersTechnical

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications614CapacitiesDimensionsWeightsSeating CapacitiesAir Conditioning194.0 in (4,928 mm)18.5 US gal (70 )Including the coolant in the r

＊＊＊＊＊−−＊＊CONTINUEDSpecificationsTechnical Inf ormation615Engine (2WD)BatteryLightsFusesEngine (SH-AWD)3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)Water cooled 4-st

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications616TiresAlignmentP245/50R17 98VP245/45R18 96VP245/40R19 94VT135/80D17 103M32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )34 psi

The tires on your vehicle meet allU.S. Federal Safety Requirements.All tires are also graded fortreadwear, traction, and temperatureperformance accord

The temperature gradefor this tire is established for a tirethat is properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessivel

−−−−−−−The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.Vehicletype(Pindicatespassenger ve

−−−−−−−−−−The tire identification number (TIN)is a group of numbers and lettersthat look like the following example.TIN is located on the sidewall of

−Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflated tothe inflation pressure recommendedby the vehicle manuf

−Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or moretires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement oralternate tires

＊＊The United States Clean Air Actsets standards for automobileemissions. It also requires thatautomobile manufacturers explain toowners how their emis

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation, and three way catalyticconverter. These

The three way catalytic converterscontain precious metals that serve ascatalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without aff

U.S. modelsCanadian modelsU.S. models Canadian modelsSafety LabelsDriver and Passenger Safety59SUN VISORDOORJAMB11/01/14 18:04:21 31TK4630_0642012 TL

Make sure the gas tankis nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theacc

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...Client Service Information . 630...Warranty Coverages . 631...Reporting Safety Defects . 632...

U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please giveus this information:If you are dissatisfied with thedecision made by the dealership’sm

−−−−−−−−Your new Acura is covered by thesewarranties:providescoverageforaslongasthepur-chaser of the muffler owns thevehicle.provides proratedcoverage

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the National Highw

The publications shown below can be purchased from HelmIncorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card or

...AAC . 273, 313, 365...Accessories . 479ACCESSORY (Ignition Key...

Bulb Replacement...Back-up Lights . 562...Daytime Running Lights . 555...Fog Lights . 560..

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＊...Economy, Fuel . 476Electronic Stability Control...(ESC) System . 510...

...Fan, Interior . 230...Features . 225...Filling the Fuel Tank

...Headlights . 139...Aiming . 555...Automatic Lighting Off . 141...

...Jacking up the Vehicle . 584...Jack, Tire . 584...Jump Starting . 59

...Normal Shift Speeds . 492, 503...NOTICE, Explanation of . i...Numbers, Identification . 612 ...

＊Recommended Shift...Speeds . 492, 503...Refueling . 470...Remin

＊...Tachometer . 76.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581Technical Descriptions...DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617...

Unexpected, Taking Care...of the . 581...Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 617...Unleaded Ga

...Warning Labels, Location of . 58...Warranty Coverages . 631Washer, Windshield...Fluid Level Message . 548...

Service Information SummaryGasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This Owner’s Manual covers a

＊＊＊＊＊: If equippedControl Locations62MIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEMBUTTONSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESFUEL FILL DOOR

＊＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls63CRUISE MAI

＊＊＊The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEATBELT’’ message on the

＊＊CONTINUEDThis indicator has two functions:Itcomesonwhenyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake.

＊＊＊＊: If equippedYour Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3MIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEMBUTTONSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHPOWER

＊If it stays on after you have fullyreleased the parking brake whilethe engine is running, or if itcomes on while driving, it canindicate a problem in

＊＊This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates that thepasse

＊＊This indicator comes on as areminder that you have turned offthe vehicle stability assist (VSA)system.This indicator normally comes on fora few seco

＊This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.This indicator has two functions:If it come

＊The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If an indicator does not blinkor blinks rapidly, it usually means

＊This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator also comes on withreduced brightness when thedayt

This indicator comes on when youturn on the cruise control system bypressing the CRUISE button on thesteering wheel (see page ).This indicator comes o

＊This indicator is in the fuel gauge. Itcomesonasareminderthatyoumust refuel soon. You will also see a‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on the multi-information di

If the indicator blinks while driving,the differential temperature isYou will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFFTEMP. HIGH’’ message on themulti-information di

If the indicator comes on at anyother time, there is a problem withBSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECKBLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ messageon the multi-information

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Refer to the navigation system owner’s manual.If equipped1:2:3:4: Sw itch lo

This shows how much fuel youhave. It may show slightly moreor less than the actual amount.The needle returns to thebottom after you turn off theigniti

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should risefrom the bottom mark to about themiddle of the gauge

＊You can select the displayedlanguage and also customize somevehicle control settings to your likingwith the multi-information displayand the three bu

＊＊＊▲▼▲▼These messages go off after severalseconds.With the ignition switch in the ON(II) position, the multi-informationdisplay changes as shown on pa

In the multi-information display, thesystem message is also displayed(see page ) and you cancustomize your vehicle controlsettings (see page ).In the

▲▼＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDMulti-Information DisplayInstruments and Controls81U.S. model is shown.: Press the INFO button ( / ).1:2: S H-AW D m odels onlyOn model

＊The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal und

CONTINUEDThis meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it. Thereare two trip meters: Trip A and TripB.

＊This shows the accumulatedtraveling time since you last reset it.When you turn the ignition switchto the ON (II) position, ELAPSEDTIME is reset.You c

This shows the outside Fahrenheittemperature in U.S. models, andCelsius temperature in Canadianmodels.In certain weather conditions,temperature readin

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

You can see the pressure of each tirein this monitor. If one or more tiresare low, inflate them to the correctpressure. For more information, seepage

＊ ＊−−Depending on how low the battery’sstate of charge dropped and howlong it remained low, thesemessages may occur frequently. Itmay take a number of

To use the system, your cell phoneand the HFL system must be linked.Not all cell phones are compatiblewith this system. Refer to pagefor instructions

▲▼▲▼▲▼If there is a problem with yourvehicle, for example the engine oillevel is low or a door is not fullyclosed, the multi-information displaywill s

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＊＊You can customize some vehiclecontrol settings. To change thesettings, the ignition switch must bein the ON (II) position, and thevehicle must be st

▲▼Refer to the table on the followingpages about the settings you want tocustomize.If you use the key to unlock thedriver’s door, the system cannotrec