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set your AcuraLink preferences
(thetypesofmessagesyouwantto
receive, if an y), visit the Own er Link
website at
www.ow ners.acura.com,
and choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message preferences for you.
Select
this button to
delete the current message.
Select this button to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more information than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice button, it
ch anges to a Stop Reading button.
Select the button again to stop the
voice.
Select this button to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select , the
HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the
number for you.
To make a call, your Bluetooth
compatible phone must be paired to
your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (see
page ).
Select this button to f ind the nearest
Acura dealer using the navigation
system. Select
this button to call the Acura dealer
you purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If you
visit another dealer f or service two
times within a 14-month period,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this
button to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be linked to the HFL and have a
compatible data service available.
Access the Owner Link website to
f ind out which data services are
currently compatible with AcuraLink.
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AcuraLink
Message Pref erences
Delete
Voice
Call
Call
Find Nearest Acura Dealer Call Your A cura Dealer
Diagnostic Inf o
Features
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door lining pockets
Center pocket
Console compartment
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldeddown. Front door pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
287
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA CENTER POCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
DOOR LINING POCKETS
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This switch is under the driver’s side
vent. To turn the VSA system on and
off, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turn ed it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle. Driving
with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or f resh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched of f . When the VSA system
is of f , the traction control system is
alsooff.Youshouldonlyattemptto
f ree your vehicle with the VSA of f if
you are not able to f ree it when the
VSA is on.
Immediately af ter f reeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.
376
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
VSA Of f Switch
VSA and Tire Sizes
316
VSA OFF SWITCH
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Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum from corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a soft brush or sponge. To
safely operate your vehicle, your
ti res must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated.
The following pages give more
detailed information on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced. Keeping
the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinflated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)willwarnyouwhenatire
pressure is low. See page f or
inf ormation on the TPMS. 309
Tires
Wheels
T ires Inf lation Guidelines
372
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
Wheels:
Tires:
See
page for info rmation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
f or tire size and labeling
inf ormation.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tires on all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
410
412 Winter Driving
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Snow T ires
Tires
376
18x71/2J
P235/55R18 99V(TPMS)
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
youbegindrivingonclearedroads.
Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
Cable type: Shur Grip Z
SZ343
Tires
Tire Chains
Maint enance
377
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
409
Air Conditioning
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
15.9 17.6 oz (450 500 g)
SP-10
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
12 V 60 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12
V
65 AH/20 HR
52
AH/5 HR
12
V
12
V
5W 4CP 8W
16 W
3CP
2CP
21
W
3CP
21/5
W
21
W
3CP
55
W
12 V
12 V 2 CP Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.0in(0mm)
0.10 in (2.5 mm)
0°10’ 1°
2°57’
Size
Pr essure P235/55R18
99V
T165/80D17 104M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See
page 402 or the fuse box
covers.
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer. See
page 401 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front fog lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights (in fenders)
Taillights (in tailgate)
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Rear ceiling light
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights
Door courtesy lights
Cargo area light Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
: (HB3)
(D2S)
High
Low
(Amber)
(H11)
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means. Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure. Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Date of manuf acture.
Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
R DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
235
55
18 99
V
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire L oad
Maximum T ire Pressure
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P235/55R18 99V
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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