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P
Panel Brightness Control
...........
132
Park Gear Position
.....................
438
Parking
......................................
448
Parking Brake
............................
163
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
...........................
67, 558
Parking Lights
...........................
127
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
448, 582
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
36
PGM-FI System
..........................
581
Playing a Disc
............................
232
Playing an iPod
®.........................
275
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
....................................
284
Playing Disc
...............................
200
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
247
Playing the AM/FM Radio
...............................
191, 210
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
195, 223
Pollen Filter
...............................
528 Power Seat Adjustments
............
148
Power Socket Locations
.............
175
Power Steering Fluid
.................
520
Power Windows
.........................
158
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
19
Preparing to Drive
......................
435
Proper Seat Belt Usage
................
16
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
12
Additional Safety Precautions
...
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
19
Protecting Children
......................
39
General Guidelines
..................
39
Protecting Infants
.....................
44
Protecting Larger Children
......
56
Protecting Small Children
........
45
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
53
Using LATCH
..........................
49
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
554
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
190
Radio/Disc Sound System
............................
191, 210 Radio Theft Protection
...............
305
Readiness Codes
........................
583
Rear A/C Unit
............................
185
Rear Audio Control Panel
...........
312
Rear Entertainment System
.......
307
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
525
Rearview Mirror
.........................
163
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
......................
414
Rear Window Defogger
..............
131
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...................................
126
Recalling a Memorized Driving Position
..................................
147
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
148
Reclining the Second Seats
........
152
Refueling
....................................
419
Reminder Indicators
.....................
66
Remote Audio Controls
..............
302
Remote Control (RES)
...............
331
Remote Transmitter
...................
144
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
528
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
512
Fuses
......................................
559
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V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
175
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
429
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
572
Vehicle Identification Number
...
570
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
................................
467
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
69
VSA OFF Switch
.....................
468
VSA System Indicator
..............
69
Vehicle Storage
..........................
542
Ventilation
..................................
187
VIN
............................................
570
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
511
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
61
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only)
.......................................
587
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
516
Operation
................................
125 Wheels
Adjusting the Steering
.............
133
Alignment and Balance
...........
538
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
540
Cleaning
..................................
540
Compact Spare
........................
544
Wrench, Nut
...........................
545
Windows Auto Reverse
...........................
159
Operating the Power
...............
158
Rear, Defogger
........................
131
Windshield
Cleaning
..................................
125
Defroster
.................................
184
Washers
..........................
125, 516
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.....................
530
Operation
................................
125
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer
................................
126
Worn Tires
.................................
536
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
566 X
XM
®Radio
..........................
195, 223
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Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 511).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page 518).Rear Differential Fluid:
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Power Steering Fluid:
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 520).Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 519).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
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