Acura 2009 TL - Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some features do not require anyaction o

▲▼＊＊Multi-Information DisplayInstruments and Controls97: Press the SEL/RESET button.: Press the INFO button ( / ).: On models with keyless access syst

▲▼LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAYTRIP COMPUTER TRIP A INFORESETADJUST ALARM VOLUMEAUTO INTERIORILLUMINATIONHere are the five or six cust

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

▲▼▲▼If you sometimes find that thetemperature reading is a fewdegrees above or below the actualtemperature, you can adjust it byfollowing these instru

▲▼−−−＊＊CONTINUEDWhen your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the

▲▼If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’message appears, go back to ‘‘TRIPCOMPUTER TRIP A INFO RESET’’and repeat the procedure again.Press the SEL/RESET button

▲▼▲▼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 INCOM

▲▼▲▼You can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’by pressing the INFO ( / ) buttonrepeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selectio

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.However, you and your passengerscan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you

▲▼▲▼▲▼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

▲▼▲▼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

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against other occupants.Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.Help keep you

▲▼▲▼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 UNLOCKWhile ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’is shown, press the SEL/RESETbutton

−▲▼▲▼−−Auto Door LockThere are three settings you canchoose from:SHIFT FROM PThe doors lock whenever you movethe shift lever out of Park.Select the de

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTODOOR LOCK’’ and repeat theprocedure again.When your selection is successfullycompleted,

▲▼−−−−−＊＊＊Auto Door UnlockYou can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOWSETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly.There are five po

▲▼▲▼If you choose ‘‘IGN OFF,’’ you willseetheabovedisplay.Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the IN

▲▼▲▼If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYAND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’and repeat the procedure again.When your selection is succes

▲▼▲▼Keyless Lock AcknowledgmentSelect ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.Press the

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:The rest of this section gives moredeta

▲▼Security Relock TimerOn models with keyless access systemWhen your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then g

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

▲▼ ▲▼If you want to set the default settings,press the INFO ( / ) button toselect DEFAULT ALL, then pressthe SEL/RESET button.If the setting is not su

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

−−−−−−−−−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 informa

−−＊＊＊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

−−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 ligh

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

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

＋−＋−＊＊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 be

＋If your vehicle is equipped with thenavigation system, the navigationsystem screen will also go to fullbrightness. This can be helpful whenusing the

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

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 oper

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

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 pa

The above illustration shows that alldoors and the trunk are open.When one or more doors or thetrunk lid are not tightly closed, thecorresponding indi

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-

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.P

−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 doorwith your remote transmitter, eachremote transmitter activates thecustomized settings related to thatremote.When you

−＊＊CONTINUEDSee pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.1513The passenger seat has t

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.15Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a

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

Theyaremosteffectivewhenyouadjust them so the center of the backof the occupant’s head rests againstthe center of the restraint.The head restraints ad

Tolowereitherrearouterheadrestraint for better visibility, pressthe tilt button on the side of the headrestraint. It folds down backward. Toraise the

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

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, exc

Not press a memory button within5 seconds.Readjust the seat position.Doing any of the following afterpressing the SET button will cancelthe storing pr

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

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

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

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 )

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

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

This system uses the engine start/stop button instead of an ignitionswitch to start and stop the engine. Ifyou are carrying the keyless accessremote,

How the mode is switched dependson the shift lever position (with orwithouttheshiftleverinPark).With the shift lever in Park, thepower mode changes fr

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.the multi-information display shows the‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTEINTO SLOT’’ message, then the ‘‘TOSTART ENGINE

If the steering wheel is locked, theengine cannot start. The multi-information display shows you theabove message and the indicator inthe engine start

To turn the vehicle off when thevehicle is completely stopped, shiftto Park (P), then press the enginestart/stop button. The engine stopsand the power

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,the inside and outside beepers soundand a ‘‘

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

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

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

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 avoid damaging the slot, do notinsert any other objects into the slotor put a sticker on the keyless accessremote.Inserting the remote does not cha

CONTINUEDIf the vehicle is left in theACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURNVEHICLE OFF’’ message is shownon the multi-information displaywhen you open the dri

To remove the built-in key, pull it outwhile pressing the release button. Toreinstall the built-in key, push thekey into the remote until it clicks.To

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

Follow these precautions wheneveryou use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat theseats quickly, because it drawslarge amounts of current f

−＊＊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

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

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

CONTINUEDYou can open all of the windows andthe moonroof from outside with theremote transmitter.Press the UNLOCK button onceto unlock the driver’s do

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

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

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 Items202CONSOLE COMPARTMENTSIDE POCKETSUN VISORVANITY MIRRORSUNGLASSES HOLDERREAR DOOR POCKETUSB ADAPTERCABLEACCESSORY 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 soc

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

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

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

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.You may also store small items inthis holder. Make sure they aresmall enough to let the hold

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

If any map light is left on when theignition switch is turned off or theVEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode is set,and all doors are closed, it will turnoff when

＋−＊＊Models equipped with thekeyless access system have anengine start/stop button insteadof an ignition switch. ON Modeis the equivalent of ON (II). F

Remove the keyless access remotefrom the keyless access remoteslot.Your vehicle has a keyless accessremote slot light. The light comes onwhen you:Open

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

Climate Control System214AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODECONTROL BUTTONWINDSH

Climate Control SystemFeatures215AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODECONTROL BUTT

On models with navigation systemThe climate control system can alsobe operated by voice control. See theNavigation section in your quickstart guide fo

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbags inflate.If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acras

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

When you set the temperature to itslower or upper limit, it is displayed asor .The selected temperatures andmode appear in the display (in thecenter d

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

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)Features225RETURN 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

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

−−Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stat

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name according tothe information provided by theradio data system (RDS

−＋On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside ( or ) of the CATEGORYbar to display and select an

The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see S

−−−−−−−Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the treble.Adjusts the front-to-backstrength of the sound.Adjusts the side-to-side strength of the sound.DolbyPL (ProL

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

CONTINUEDPlaying the XM Radio (Models without navigation system)Features233SCAN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBTITLE BUTTONCATEGORY BARDISPLAYSE

−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

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,

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

If you decide to purchase XM radioservice, contact XMRadio at,orat1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact, or call 1-877-438-9677. You will need to give th

While waiting for activation, makesure your vehicle remains in an openarea with good reception. Once youraudio system is activated,‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘C

Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)240RETURN BUTTONSCAN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSELECTOR KNOBPRESET BUTTONSCATEGORY BARTITLE

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

−−−The specifications for compatibleWMA files are:Compatible with variable bitrateand multi-sessionMaximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layersIf a file o

Each time you press the TITLEbutton, the display shows you thetext data on a disc, if the disc wasrecorded with text data.The display shows up to 16ch

−Use the SKIP bar while a disc isplaying to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3 or WMAmode).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

−−−−Pressing either side of the SKIP baralso turns off the repeat feature.To cancel the selected repeat,random, or scan mode, press theSETUP button to

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

−−−You can also select the folder scanfeature from the menu items withthe selector knob (see page ).You can also select the scan featurefrom the menu

− When the first track in the last disc,or the first file in the last main folderin the last disc begins to play, thedisc scan mode will be canceled.P

Press the eject button ( ) toremove the disc. If you eject the disc,but do not remove it from the slot,the system will automatically reloadthe disc af

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

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

The in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as indicated in this section, itmaybecomestuckin

Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on

Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system)254SKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAUX BUTTONCD BUTTONiPod INDICATORSETUP BU

＊＊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

Install the dock connector to theUSB adapter cable securely.Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.Pull out the USB connector f

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by your dealer. Abelt

＊＊Each time you press the TITLEbutton the display mode switchesbetween the album name, the songname, the artist name, or name off(which turns off the

−Use the SKIP bar while an iPod isplaying to select passages andchange files.Each time you press andreleasethe sideoftheSKIPbar,the system skips forwa

Pressing the RETURN button goesback to the previous display andpressing the SETUP button cancelsthis setting mode.You can select any type of repeat an

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

＊＊You can disconnect the iPod at anytime when you see ‘‘OK todisconnect’’ message in the iPoddisplay. Always make sure you see‘‘OK to disconnect’’ mes

If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing an iPod,find the solution in the chart to theright. If you cannot clear the errormessage

Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)Features263RETURN BUTTONSKIP BARVOL/(VOLUME/POWER) KNOBSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAU

＊＊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

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−Depending on the type andnumber of files, it may take sometime before they begin to play.Depending on the software thefiles were made

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(3)(4)(5)(6)(1)(15)(8)(9) (2)(14)(8)(10)(13)(16)(5) (11)(10)(13)(14)(7)(7) (12)(15)

−−＋−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

Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system)272SKIP BARSELECTOR KNOBTITLE BUTTONAUX BUTTONSETUP BUTTON０８／１２／２４ １０：１１：３５ ３１ＴＫ４６００ ０２７７  20

＊＊Your vehicle is equipped with aBluetoothaudio system, whichallows you to listen to streamingaudio from your Bluetooth audiocompatible phone. This fu

In the following conditions, thedisplay shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’message.The phone is not linked to HFL.Press the side of the SKIP barto skip forward to th

After ending the call, press the HFLBackbuttontogobacktotheBluetoothAudio mode.If you receive a call while the systemis in the pause mode, the mode wi

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

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

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

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)278INTERFACE DIALVOL/ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOBTITLE BUTTONAM/FM BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSCATEGORY BARTUNE

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

−−−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

−−YouwillseeSCANonthescreen.The system will scan for a stationwith a strong signal. When it findsone, it will stop and play that stationfor about 10 s

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 stationsCOUNTRY: Country music.TOP 40: Top 40 hitsROCK: Rock, classic rock and softrock musicOLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldie

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

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

＊＊If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.If the rate of deceleration is highenough

While the RDS category is selected,move the interface selector to theleft or the right to select SCAN.When you press and release ENTERto select the RD

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

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

To set this feature on or off, selectDolby PL II, and press ENTER onthe interface selector. Rotate theinterface dial to ON or OFF, andpress ENTER.Manu

Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system)292CATEGORY BARTUNE BARAUDIO BUTTONINTERFACE DIALPRESET BUTTONS(SOUND) BUTTONNAVIGATION SCREENCENT

XM radio receives signals from twosatellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Along with

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

−−−−The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are sca

−−−−−−The signal iscurrently too weak. Move the vehicleto an area away from tall buildings,and with an unobstructed view of thesouthern horizon.The se

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

CONTINUEDAfter a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people w

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

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

To delete all files, push the interfaceselector to the left to select‘‘DELETE ALL,’’ then press ENTERon the interface selector. To deleteone file, sel

Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)300CATEGORY BAR SKIP BARAUDIO BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSEJECT BUTTONINTERFACE DIALCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCR

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 t

Your front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren or

−−−−−−−−−−−The specifications for compatibleWMA files are:Bitrate:32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps(MPEG1)8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/8

Changing and Selecting the Folders/FilesUsing the interface selector, you cansee the list of all the folders within adisc. While playing an MP3/WMA/AA

To turn this feature off, turn theinterface dial to select OFF icon, andpress ENTER on the interfaceselector.This feature, when activated, playsall fi

This feature samples all files in theselected folder in the order they arestored. To activate this feature, presstheSCANsideoftheSCAN/A.SELbar. You ca

→→→The system plays the first file in thefirst folder for about 10 seconds. Ifyou do nothing, the system will thenplay the first files in the next fol

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

When using CD-R, CD-RW,DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, useonly high quality discs labeled foraudio use.Play only standard, round, 5-inch(12 cm) discs. Smaller

Examples of these discs are shownto the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discsDamaged discs Poor quality discsThe in-dash disc

Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printedwith the following logo.Audio unit may not play thefollow

Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system)316TITLE BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONNAVIGATION SCREENINTERFACE DIALHDD/AUX BUTTONCENTER DISP

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

−−−−−−−−−Recording function from followingmedia is not supported.CD-DA which prohibits the copyby SCMSCD-DA with copy controlSACD (Super Audio CD)DTS-

Songs that have been recorded onthe HDD are categorized in groupsfor easy searching.There are six categories:Album record date: Album titles arearrang

If you play a music CD that has notyet been recorded on the HDD, thesystem will automatically beginrecording to the HDD once the discis loaded. To tur

Youcanlistentotracksfromotherplaylists that have already beenrecorded while recording. Pressthe HDD/AUX button and switchover to HDD Audio.With the fa

Turn the dial to select Ripping andpress ENTER on the interfaceselector.To change the setting toautomatically record all of the trackson a music CD, m

＋−＋−To play tracks on HDD, push theHDD/AUX button until the HDDAudio screen appears. Playback willstart automatically with the trackpreviously selecte

To replay the current trackcontinuously, push the interfaceselector down during track playback.Turn the interface dial to selectRepeat on the HDD AUDI

Turn the interface dial to select thetrack random icon, and pressENTER on the interface selector.To turn this feature off, turn theinterface dial to s

While playing music in the HDDplayback screen, push the interfaceselector up to select MUSICSEARCH. You can search a track byalbum, artist, track, pla

The first track on the selected albumbegins to play.Turn the interface dial to select thealbum you want to listen to, thenpress ENTER on the selector.

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

CONTINUEDPush the interface selector up todisplay the Search music by screen,and turn the interface dial to selectTrack. Press ENTER on theinterface s

Push the interface selector up todisplay the Search music by screen,and turn the interface dial to selectGenre. Press ENTER on theinterface selector,

Push the interface selector up todisplay the Search music by screen,and turn the interface dial to selectAlbum Record Date. Press ENTERon the interfac

Turn the interface dial and selectEdit Playlist, then press ENTERon the interface selector.Turn the interface dial to selectEdit Order, then press ENT

Turn the interface dial to selectwhere the track is to be moved,then press ENTER on theinterface selector.Push the interface selector downto return to

After inputting the name, push theinterface selector down to selectOK.The confirmation screen isdisplayed. Confirm that the newname is correct, and th

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

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

On the Edit Track Name screen,turn the interface dial and selectEdit Artist, then press ENTER onthe interface selector.Input the new track name on the

Select a desired playlist to changethe user playlist music genre, or adesired album to change theoriginal playlist music genre. Referto the Music Sear

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

Select the track with the interfacedial from the playback screenwhile it is playing. Press ENTERon the interface selector.The OPTIONS icon will appear

On the HDD playback screen ofthe album in which you want todelete, push the interface selectordown to display AUDIO MENU.Turn the interface dial and s

On the Edit Album (or EditPlaylist) screen, turn the interfacedial and select Add to Playlist, andthen press ENTER on theinterface selector.On the Pla

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 and MP3 files to display on theHDD. G

−♯♯♯♯♯♯♯♯♯CONTINUEDVersion 20061005You agree not to assign, copy,transfer or transmit the GracenoteSoftware or any Gracenote Data toany third party.YO

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALLWARRANTIES EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS

Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)Features345SKIP BARCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCREENVOL/ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOBINTERFACE DIALHDD/AUX BUTTONCA

＊＊The audio system reads and playssound files to be playable on the iPod.The system cannot operate an iPodas a mass storage device. Thesystem will onl

＊＊The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problemwith your airbags or seat belttensioners.If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s

CONTINUEDConnect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.Install the dock connector to theUSB adapter cable securely.Unclip the USB conn

＊＊When the iPod is connected and theiPod mode is selected on the audiosystem, the iPod indicator is shownin the center display. If you selectedthe aud

−Use the SKIP bar while an iPod isplaying to select passages andchange files.Each time you press andreleasethe sideoftheSKIPbar,the system skips forwa

−If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list,the albums list is displayed.The track order that appears at thistime varies depending on the iPodmodel and

−Turn the interface dial, selectShuffle and press ENTER on theinterface selector.Turn the interface dial, select theShuffle icon and press ENTER onthe

−＊Turn the interface dial, selectShuffle and press ENTER on theinterface selector.Turn the interface dial, select theAlbum Shuffle icon and pressENTER

＊ The displayed message mayvary on models or versions. Onsome models, there is nomessage to disconnect.When you disconnect the iPod whileit is playing

If you see an error message in thecenter display while playing an iPod,find the solution in the chart to theright. If you cannot clear the errormessag

Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)Features355SKIP BARCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCREENHDD/ AUX BUTTONCATEGORY BARINTERFAC

＊＊The audio system reads and playsthe audio files on the USB flashmemory device in MP3, WMA orAAC formats. The USB flashmemory device limit is up to 7

＊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:This indicator a

−−−−−−−−−−−The specifications for compatibleMP3 files are:Bitrate:8 320 kHzSupported standards:MPEG1 Audio Layer3MPEG2 Audio Layer3MPEG2.5 Audio Layer

Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB adapter cablecorrectly and securely.In WMA or AAC format, DRM(digital rights management) filescannot be

−＋−−To move rapidly within a file, pressandholdeitherside( or )of the SKIP bar.To select adifferent folder, press and releaseeither side of the CATEGO

To go back to the normal playingdisplay, press the AUDIO button.Pressing the CANCEL button goesback to the previous screen andpressing the MAP button

Turn the interface knob, select theTrack Repeat icon and pressENTER on the interface selector.Playback of the track that iscurrently being played will

This function plays all the tracks ontheUSBflashmemorydeviceinrandam order.On the USB main screen, push theinterface selector down to displayAUDIO MEN

Turn the interface dial, select theFolder Random icon and pressENTER on the interface selector.The files are played in randomorder.To cancel this func

This function samples the first file ineach folder within the USB flashmemory device.If you reconnect the same USB flashmemory device, the system will

You can disconnect the USB flashmemory device at any time even ifthe USB mode is selected on theaudio system. Always follow the USBflash memory device

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 automa

CONTINUEDBluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system)Features367INTERFACE DIALTITLE BUTTONSKIP BARCENTER DISPLAYNAVIGATION SCREENAUDIO BUTTO

＊＊Make sure that your phone is pairedand linked to the HFL.Your vehicle is equipped with aBluetoothaudio system, whichallows you to listen to streamin

CONTINUEDOnceadeviceislinked,thenameofthedevicewillappearonthescreen.Pressing the TITLE button switchesthe center display between theBluetoothAudio an

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.Select any other audio mo

Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzA radio station’s signal gets weakeras you get farther away fr

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

＋−＋−＋−You will see the track/file numberand the elapsed time. If the disc hastext data or is compressed in MP3 orWMA, you can also see any otherinform

Your vehicle’s audio system maydisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specifi

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

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

△You can also adjust the clock andswitch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menumode.To adjust the clock setting:You can adjust th

Turn the selector knob to changethe setting between 12H and 24H.Press the selector knob (ENTER)to enter your selection. Thedisplay will return to the

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

You can also set the security systemby pressing the lock button on eitherfront door handle while carrying thekeyless access remote.Once the security s

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

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

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

×−CONTINUEDThe HomeLink UniversalTransceiver built into your vehiclecanbeprogrammedtooperateuptothree remote controlled devicesaround your home, such

If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.HomeLink Universal Transceiver390０８／１２／２４ １０：１８：１７ ３１ＴＫ４６００ ０３９５  2009 TL Tabl

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

HFL recognizes simple voicecommands, such as phone numbersand names. It uses these commandsto automatically dial, receive, andstore numbers. For morei

With a linked phone, HFL allows youto send and receive calls in yourvehicle without holding the phone.HFL can store up to 50 names andphone numbers in

To operate HFL, use the HFL Talkand Back buttons on the left side ofthe steering wheel.The HFL buttons are used asfollows:HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefo

＊＊＊−−−−−＊HFL is operated by the HFL Talkand Back buttons on the left side ofthe steering wheel. The next fewpages provide instructions for allbasic fe

Here are some guidelines for usingvoice control:Adjust the airflow from both thedashboard and side vents so theydo not blow against themicrophone on t

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

To go back one step in a commandprocess, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or pressthe HFL Back button.If nothing is said while HFL islistening for a command, HFL will

If after three minutes your phoneis not ready to pair or a phone isnot found, the system will time outandreturntoidle.Park your vehicle. With yourphon

＜＞＊＊Follow the prompts on your phoneto get it into its discovery mode.The phone will search for HFL.When it comes up, selectHandsFreeLink from the lis

＜＞＜＞＜＞To rename a paired phone, do this:To pair another phone, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’HFL respo

＜＞＜＞To delete a paired phone, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’HFL responds ‘‘Phone setupoptions are pair

＜＞To change from the currently linkedphone to another paired phone, do this:To find out the status of the phone beingused, do this:To list all paired

When you pair your phone to HFL,the HFL system will automaticallyselect a pairing code at random or inorder. You can customize this settingmode betwee

You can select or change somesettings for the HFL system. Hereare the settings you can select orchange. To do this, make sure yourvehicle is parked sa

HFL responds ‘‘Security is on.Each time the vehicle is turned on,the passcode will be required touse the system. If you forget thispasscode, you must

HFLresponds‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthiscorrect? Press the Talk button andsay Yes or No.’’Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’HF

−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

You can make calls using any phonenumber, or by using a name in theHFL phonebook. You can also redialthe last number called. During a call,HFLallowsyo

To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:To redial the last number called by thephone, do this:With your phone on and theignition swit

＃HFL allows you to send numbers ornames during a call. This is usefulwhen you call a menu-driven phonesystem. You can also programaccount numbers into

If you receive a call when you are noton the phone, HFL interrupts theaudio system (if it is on), and playsthe incoming call notification, ifactivated

To activate this function, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’HFL responds ‘‘System setupoptions are secur

＜＞＜＞＜＞During a call, you can mute orunmute your voice to the person youare talking to.Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’H

＜＞CONTINUEDAvoid using duplicate nameentries.Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a nameentry.HFL will be able to betterrecognize multisyllabic nameentries (‘‘Pete

To delete a name, do this: To list all names in the phonebook, dothis:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’HFL responds

＜＞＜＞CONTINUEDYou can store the desired number tothe HFL phonebook directly fromyour cell phone.Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘

＜＞＜＞With your phone on and theignition switch in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)position, press and release theTalk button. After the beep, say‘‘Phonebook

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

To clear the system, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’HFL responds ‘‘Preparing to clearthe system, which may take

＜＞Canadian models onlyAll paired phones missing a Frenchname tag are recorded, the HFLsystem returns to idle.This process will also be required ifther

Canadian models onlyTo select a language quickly, do thefollowing.As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation

Your vehicle is equipped withBluetoothHandsFreeLink (HFL).HFL uses Bluetooth technology tolink your cell phone to your vehicle.With HFL, you can place

Your vehicle’s HFL system allowsyou to import your cellularphonebook to HFL. Using thenavigation system, you can make acall directly and store a desir

HFL system functions can beaccessed using the interface dial.The interface dial has two parts, adial and a selector.The selector can be pushed left,ri

＊＊＊−−−−＊ROAM Status Indicates yourphone is roaming.Battery Level Status Indicatesthe power currently remaining inyour phone’s battery. Five barsequals

To operate HFL, use the Pick-Up andHang-Up buttons on the left side ofthe steering wheel.Here are some guidelines for usingvoice control:Adjust the ai

You can change the voice guidanceand system language to English,French, or Spanish. The languageyou select will be also used for thenavigation system.

Your Bluetooth compatible phonewith HandsFree Profile must bepaired to HFL before you can makeand receive hands-free calls. Toconfirm that your phone

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

CONTINUEDMove the interface selector down.The ‘‘Phone setup’’ screen appears.Rotate the dial to select ‘‘SetupBluetooth Phone,’’ and pressENTER, or pr

−The navigation system canmanage up to six phones. If youattempt to pair a seventh phone, ascreen message will appear,prompting you to delete one of y

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Pass-key’’and press ENTER, or press theTalk button and say ‘‘Pass-key.’’HFL responds ‘‘Would you like tosetup a random or

Rotate the dial to select either‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ and pressENTER, or press the Talk buttonand say ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random.’’The navigation system

To delete a paired phoneIf you would like to delete a phone,do the following.Select the Cellular Phone screen,then move the interface selectordown. Ro

You can change to another phonewhen there are multiple pairedphones.ActivatetheDiscoverymodeofthe Bluetooth-compatible phoneyou would like to link.Pre

Move the interface selector downto select the ‘‘Phone setup’’ screen,or press the Talk button and say‘‘Phone setup.’’ HFL responds‘‘Please select the

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Dial’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and say ‘‘Dial.’’ HFLresponds ‘‘Please say the cellularphone number continu

＃HFL Calling display appears,notifying you that the system isdialing the entered phone number.Once connected, you will hear theperson you called throu

To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:With your phone on and the powermode in ACCESSORY or ON,press the INFO button.Rotate the dial

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

Select the person’s phone numberfrom the ‘‘Select a number to call’’screen, or press the Talk buttonand say the list number of thephone number you wan

To make a call using the Call History, dothis:TheHFLstoresthelast30incoming,the last 30 outgoing, and the last 30missed calls, including the partyname

To end the call, rotate the dial toselect ‘‘Hang-up’’ and pressENTER, or press the Hang-Upbutton on the steering wheel.You can delete all call history

If you want to select a registeredSpeed Dial phone number otherthan the four entries viewable onthe Cellular Phone screen, select‘‘More Speed Dial’’ a

If you receive a call when you are noton the phone, the HFL incoming callscreen appears. To answer the call,pressthePick-Upbuttononthesteering wheel a

During a call, you can transfer thecall from HFL to your phone, orfrom your phone to HFL.When you are on the Calling screen,rotate the dial to select

Speed Dial allows you to store upto 20 phone numbers, four ofwhich are accessible on the‘‘Cellular Phone’’ screen for quickaccess. They can be chosen

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘StoreSpeed Dial’’ and press ENTER, orpress the Talk button and say‘‘Store Speed Dial.’’ HFL responds‘‘Please select the nu

▼The call history only recordsdialed, received, or missed phonenumbers from HFL, not the phone.Rotate the dial to select‘‘Phonebook’’ or ‘‘Call histor

When storage of the Speed Dialnumber is completed, thefollowing screen is displayed.If you want to record a Voice Tagfor the selected speed dial numbe

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

▼Rotate the dial to select‘‘Phonebook’’ or ‘‘Call history’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and say ‘‘Phonebook’’ or‘‘Call history.’’ HFL resp

Deleting Speed Dial NumbersPress the INFO button, rotate thedial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and say ‘‘Cellu

Move the interface selector downto select ‘‘Phone Setup,’’ or pressthe Talk button and say ‘‘PhoneSetup.’’ Rotate the dial to select‘‘Edit Speed Dial’

Storing a Voice TagPress the INFO button, rotate thedial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and say ‘‘Cellular Phon

CONTINUEDRotate the dial to select the entryyou want to store a voice tag for,press ENTER, and move theinterface selector down for ‘‘OK.’’You can also

HFL will say ‘‘Do you want to storeVoice tag Mike for this number?’’Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Yes’’ or‘‘No’’ and press ENTER, or press theTalk butto

Using a Voice Tag Deleting a Voice TagPress the INFO button, rotate thedial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and

Rotate the dial to select the entrythat you want to delete the voicetag for and press ENTER, or pressthe Talk button and say the listnumber of entry t

HFL can store up to six phones,with one phonebook for each. ThePhonebook allows you to store upto 1,000 names and 10,000 phonenumbers. The maximum nam

If you are playing BluetoothAudio, the above screen is displayed.If you want to stop Bluetooth Audioand continue to import the CellularPhonebook, rota

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.In any of these situations, westrongly recommend th

HFL stores up to 10,000 phonenumbers for each paired phone. Ifyou try to import a phonebookwith more than 10,000 numbers,or phonebook with no numbers

To Delete the Imported PhonebookPress the INFO button, rotate thedial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ andpress ENTER, or press the Talkbutton and say ‘‘

When the imported phonebook isdeleted, the above screen isdisplayed.HFLcanstoreuptosixusers.Eachuser has their own Phonebook,Speed Dial, and Call hist

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘EditUser’’ and press ENTER, or pressthe Talk button and say ‘‘Edit User.’’HFL responds ‘‘Please select anedit user item.’’

Rotate the dial and press ENTERto select the letters. After the newname is entered, move theinterface selector down to createthe user name.Rotate the

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Delete’’and press ENTER, or press theTalk button and say ‘‘Delete.’’ HFLresponds ‘‘Please select thenumber of user name to

Rotate the dial to select ‘‘EditUser’’ and press ENTER, or pressthe Talk button and say ‘‘Edit User.’’HFL responds ‘‘Please select anedit user item.’’

Rotate the dial to select the userthat you want to set a PIN for,press ENTER, and move theinterface selector down for ‘‘OK.’’You can also press the Ta

If you choose not to use aPIN, move the interface selectordown in step 6 to select ‘‘DO NOTUSE PIN’’ without entering the 4-digit password.Youcanchang

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

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

Most AcuraLink functions arecontrolled by the interface dial. Theinterface dial has two parts, a knoband a selector.The knob turns left and right. Use

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. The icondisappears when it has already beenread.Only Diagnostic Infomessages appear on the na

−−−−−−Select this option to deletethe current message.Select this option to hear avoice read the entire message. Thisgives you more information than t

Diagnostic info and recall/campaign messages can only bedeleted by your dealer.To delete a single message:Press the INFO button to bring upthe Informa

There are six message categories inAcuraLink: Quick Tips, FeatureGuide, Maintenance Minder,Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info,and Scheduled Dealer App

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

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 cancel on the navigationscreen. To cancel the appointment,select ‘‘YES,’’ then press ENTER. Ifyou select ‘‘N

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.When buyi

CONTINUEDIf you select the cancel appointment,you cannot try to reschedule theappointment. If you want to changeor reschedule the appointment date,cal

When any indicator comes on or amessage is displayed on the MID,AcuraLink immediately notifies youwith the message, ‘‘An indicator is on.AcuraLink can

If you want the information now,select the Check Now option. (If thenavigation screen is not active, youmust select OK from the navigationdisclaimer s

− Select thisoption to delete all stored messageswithin a category, except fordiagnostic info and recall campaignmessages. These messages can onlybe d

−−− For the Phone DataConnection button to be active, youneed a Bluetoothcompatible andenabled cellphone paired to theBluetoothHandsFreeLink (HFL).To

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

For the best picture, always keep therearview camera clean, and do notcover the camera lens. To avoidscratching the lens when you clean it,use a moist

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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

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

CONTINUEDFor further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your.If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice stati

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

Turn the engine off, and confirm thefuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosenit, then retighten it until it clicks atleast once. The message should

Lift the hood up most of the way.The hydraulic supports will lift ituptherestofthewayandholditup.To close the hood, lower it to about afoot (30 cm) ab

Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.If it is near or below the lower mark,see on page .See pag

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

−−−−−−−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

Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Acura accessories, canmake it unsafe. Before you make anymodifications or add any accessories,be sure to

Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.Removing parts

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Explains the purpose of eachinstrument pane

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

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 the floorbehind the front seats cannot rollunderneath and interfere with theproper operation of the seats, thesensors under th

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate theautomatic transmission. It alsoincludes important inf

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 st

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

Your vehicle’s starting system has anauto control mode. When you haveyour keyless access remote and pushthe engine start/stop button whiledepressing t

If there is a problem with thestarting system, you will see a‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’message on the multi-informationdisplay with the power mode ON.Y

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

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

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

−−−If you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see onpage .Press the brakepedal and press the release buttonon the fr

− To shift into the Sposition, press the release button onthe front of the shift lever, and movethe lever to S. This position is similarto D, except o

Put a cloth on the edge of the shiftlock release slot cover. Use a smallflat-tipped screwdriver or metalfingernail file to carefully pry upthe edge of

＋−＋−When you are driving in D position,you can shift the transmission up ordown manually with the paddleshifters.Each time you pull (right), thetransm

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

＋−When you move the shift lever from‘‘D’’ to ‘‘S’’ position and pull eitherpaddle shifter, the gear positionindicator displays ‘‘M’’ along with thesel

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

＋→→→→→→→→Here are the speed ranges forupshifting and downshifting.Speed rangeunder 130 mph (209 km/h)under 94 mph (150 km/h)under 63 mph (100 km/h)und

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

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

If the SH-AWD indicator on theinstrument panel stays on, and the‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’message also appears on the multi-information display, there is

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 the vehicleduring cornering if the vehicle turnsmore or less than desired. It alsoassist

VSA is turned on every time youstart the engine, even if you turned itoff the last time you drove thevehicle.In certain unusual conditions whenyour ve

If you install winter tires, make surethey are the same size as those thatwere originally supplied with yourvehicle. Exercise the same cautionduring w

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

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

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

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

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

Never use a puncture-repairing agentin a flat tire. If used, you will have toreplace the tire pressure sensor.Havetheflattirerepairedbyyourdealer as 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

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This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.If you have the ski

To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.Make sure your vehicle is pa

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

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

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

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 t

▲▼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

▲▼＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDSelect ‘‘RESET’’ by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then pressthe SEL/RESET button to resetthe engine oil life display. Themaintenance i

＃U.S. Vehicles:According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties

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

＊＊＃＃ ＊＊−−＃＊＊Maintenance Minder544:If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 monthsafter the display is reset, change the engine

Fluid LocationsMaintenance545RADIATOR CAPBRAKE FLUID(Black cap)WASHER FLUID(Black cap)ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow lo

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

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

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Sea

Always change the oil and filteraccording to the maintenancemessages shown on the multi-information display. The oil and filtercollect contaminants th

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

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

Fill the reservoir with a good-qualitywindshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability andprevents freezing in cold weather.When you ref

CONTINUEDThe transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid when thisservice is shown on a maintenancemessage in the multi-informationdispl

If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the filler holeto bring it to the level between theupperandlowermarks.Pour the fluid slowly and ca

Using any non-Honda brake fluid cancause corrosion and decrease the lifeof the system. Have the brakesystem flushed and refilled withHonda Heavy Duty

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

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

Push the electrical connector backonto the bulb. Make sure it is onall the way.Turn on the lights to test the newbulb.(Driver’s side)Install the upper

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

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

Remove the socket from the lightassembly by turning it one-quarterturn counterclockwise.Remove the bulb from the socketbypushingitinandturningitcounte

CONTINUEDInstall the new bulb in the socket.Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.Insert the socket into the lightassembly. Turn it clockwise tolock i

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

CONTINUEDRemove the three stud bolts with asocket or wrench.Open the trunk.Remove the screw in the center oftheholdingcliponthesideofthetrunk lining.

If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let

The floor mats that came with yourvehicle hook over the floor matanchors. To lock each anchor, turntheknobclockwise.Thiskeepsthefloor mats from slidin

Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every 6 months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, areas that aregetting hard, or

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

Remove the blade from its holderby grabbing the tabbed end of theblade. Pull up firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blad

＋However, these tires are not suitablefor driving on snow or ice, so all-season or winter tires must beinstalled for winter drivingconditions.See page

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.For additional technical information,see page .For conv

We strongly recommend that you donot drive faster than the postedspeed limits and conditions allow. Ifyou ever drive in a sanctionedcompetitive event

The service life of your tires isdependent on many factors,including, but not limited to, drivinghabits, road conditions, vehicleloading, inflation pr

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires according to themaintenance messages displayed onthe multi-information disp

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

＋＊＊＊If you mount snow tires on yourvehicle, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas original tires. Mount snow tires onall fo

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

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

−Check the condition of the batterymonthlybylookingatthetestindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.If you need

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

Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moistu

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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

Take the tool case out of the sparetire.Unscrew the wing bolt and takethe spare tire out of its well.If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a s

Locate the jacking point nearestthetireyouneedtochange.Itispointed to by an arrow molded intothe underside of the body. Placethe jack under the jackin

Before mounting the spare tire,wipeanydirtoffthemountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully;itmaybehotfromdriving.Pu

Lower the vehicle to the ground,and remove the jack.Remove the spacer cone from thewing bolt, turn it over, and put itback on the bolt.Place the flat

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

To remove the spacer cone,squeeze the tabs on the wing boltto disengage it from the center ofthe spacer cone, then pull the boltdownward.To install th

Check these things:Check the transmission interlock.The shift lever must be in Park orneutral.Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position or on mo

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.The vehicle will not start w

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

Safely pull off the road, and shutoff the engine. Turn on the hazardwarning indicators.If necessary, add oil to bring thelevel back to the full mark o

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 equippedYour Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3COMPASSAUXILIARY INPUTJACKDRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAGMIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING POSITIONMEMORY S

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

＊＊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

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

Also check the combined fuse box inthe under-hood fuse box.If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thingyoushouldcheckforisabl

Your vehicle has spare fuses on theback of the under-hood fuse boxcover.Look for a blown wire inside thefuse. If it is blown, replace it withoneofthes

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. Amps.No.CONTINUEDCircuits ProtectedCircuits ProtectedCircuits ProtectedNo.Amps. Amps.45678910111213141516171819202140 A4

−−−−＊＊No. Amps.No. Amps.Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected123456787.5 A20 A7.5 A7.5 A7.5 A7.5 A91011121314151617181920212223242526272829303120 A10 A

−−−−−−−＊＊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 verydang

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

＊＊＊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 vehi

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover from the frontbumper using your fingers, or pryit off using a cloth and a flat-tippedscrewdriver.If your vehic

Screw the towing hook into thehole, and tighten it with the wheelnut wrench.3.If Your Vehicle Gets StuckTaking Care of the Unexpected609To avoid damag

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−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 transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The engine number is stamped intothe engine block.Identification NumbersTechnical Info

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications614CapacitiesWeightsDimensionsSeating CapacitiesAir Conditioning195.5 in (4,966 mm)Excluding the oil remaining in the engineInclud

＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊CONTINUEDSpecificationsTechnical Information615Engine (2WD)LightsFusesBatteryAlignmentEngine (SH-AWD)3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications616TiresSizePressureP245/50R17 98VP245/45R18 96V245/40ZR19 94YT135/80D17 103M37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm )32 psi (22

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

Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or e

−−−−−−−The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.Whenever tires are replaced, theys

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

−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 convertercontains platinum, palladium, andrhodium. These metals serve ascatalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 s

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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 . 631Reporting Safety Defects...(U.S. Vehicles

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:covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, again

To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 Ne

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

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CONTINUED...Capacities Chart . 614...Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57BatteryCharging System...In

＊＊＊...Economy, Fuel . 492...Carrying, Cargo . 497...CAUTION, Explanation of . iii...

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

CONTINUED...Gas Mileage, Improving . 492Electronic Stability Control...(ECS) . 523...Emerg

...Jacking up the Vehicle . 584...Jack, Tire . 583...Jump Starting . 59

CONTINUED...Keys . 141...Built-In . 142...Keyless Access Remote

＊...Panel Brightness Control . 137...Park Gear Position . 508...Parking . 519...

＊＊CONTINUED...Tachometer . 75.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581Technical Descriptions...DOT Tire Quality Grading

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

＊＊...XM Satellite Radio . 233, 292...WARNING, Explanation of . iii...Warning Labels, Location of . 58...War

Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):Transfer Asse

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.The information and specific

＊＊: If equippedControl Locations62CLOCKCOMPASSGAUGESMULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAYMIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEMBUTTONSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER

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

＊＊The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.If your front passenger does notfasten their seat belt,

＊＊＊If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged, and you will also seea ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’message on t

＊＊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 i

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Refer to the navigation system owner’s manual.If equipped1:2:3:Your Vehicle at a

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

＊＊＊This indicator has three functions:It comes on as a reminder that youhave turned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.It flashes when VSA i

＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDYou will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIREPRESSURE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).Check the tire pressure monitor onthe mul

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

If you turn the steering wheel to thefull left or right position repeatedlywhile stopping or driving at very lowspeed, you may feel slightly harderste

＊＊This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See pagefor information on operating thecruise control.This indicator comes on when youturn

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

If the indicator blinks while driving,the differential temperature is toohigh.You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFFTEMP. HIGH’’ message on themulti-infor

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

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

＊＊CONTINUEDYou can select the displayedlanguage and also customize somevehicle control settings to your likingwith the multi-information displayand th

＊＊＊▲▼＊▲▼These messages go off severalseconds after the key is inserted intothe ignition switch.These messages go off in aboutseveral seconds.If you do

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

▲▼＊＊＊＊Multi-Information Display80U.S. model is shown.: Press the INFO button ( / ).: Press the SEL/RESET button.1:2 : SH-AWD models onlyOdometer (See

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

▲▼This shows your vehicle’s averagefuel economy in mpg (U.S. models)or liter/100 km (Canadian models)since you last reset Trip A or Trip B.Along with

＊＊This shows the average speed youare traveling in miles per hour (mph)forU.S.modelsorkilometersperhour (km/h) for Canadian models.When you turn off t

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

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

This monitor shows how muchtorque is being delivered to eachwheel. For more information, seepage .You can receive or make phone callsfrom your cell ph

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

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

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＊＊＊CONTINUEDIf you try to enter the customizingmode while the vehicle is moving,you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP ANDSHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGESETTINGS’’ message an

▲▼Refer to the table on the followingpages about the settings you want tocustomize.If you want to change any vehiclecontrol settings, select KeylessMe

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊−∼± ∼−∼± ∼＊＊CONTINUEDGroup Setup Menu Item PageDescription Setting OptionLOWMINOFFMETER SETUP(P.98)POSITION SETUP(P.107)LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJ

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊DescriptionGroup Setup Setting OptionMenu Item PageChanges which doors unlock when you use theremote or grab the driver’s door handle.Causes

＊＊＊＊＊＊DescriptionMenu Item Setting Option PageGroup SetupChanges when the doors automatically lock.Changes when the doors automatically unlock.Changes

▲▼▲▼▲▼＊＊You can customize some of thevehicle control settings to yourpreference. Here are the settingsyou can customize:METER SETUPWhen you want to ch