Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136Audio Error Messages
* P. 170 General Information on the Audio System P. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237 Parking Your Vehicle P. 241
Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296
Cleaning P. 298Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317
Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336
Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 91
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 209
Maintenance
P. 247
Handling the Unexpected
P. 303
Information
P. 329
Index
P. 343
246Driving
Accessories and ModificationsAccessoriesWhen installing accessories, check the following:
•Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
•Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
•Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2Fuses P. 324
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.ModificationsDo not modify your vehicle or use non-Acura components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.
3
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 304
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 305
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 311
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak ............................................. 312
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 313
Jump Starting.................................... 314
Shift Lever Does Not Move.............. 317Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 318
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 320If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 320
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 321If the Brake System Indicator Comes On ....... 322If the EPS System Indicator Comes On ..... 322
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 323
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 324
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 326
Emergency Towing........................... 327
311Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 295
●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 324
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 216
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.2Immobilizer System P. 106Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 78
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 326If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 327
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 314
324Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
−
−
ABS/VSA Motor
30 A
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
WIPER
30 A
Main Fuse
100 A
2
IG Main
50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 2
60 A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST/MG SW
30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A
−−
Blower 40 A
−−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3
−
−
4− −
5
Starter DIAG, ST MG
7.5 A
6− −
7
−
−
8− −
9
−
−
10 − −
*1:Models with halogen bulb low beam
headlights
*2:Models with discharge headlights11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12 Fog Lights
*
(20 A)
13
−
−
14 Hazard 10 A
15
FI Sub
15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17
Stop
15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19
−
−
20
Right Headlight Low Beam
*1
Right Headlight Low Beam (HID)
*2
10 A
15 A
21
IGP
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
*1
Left
Headlight Low Beam (HID)
*2
10 A
15 A
24 − −
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 WASHER 15 A
27
SMALL
20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29
Backup
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
325
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse LabelCircuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Power Window
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
*
7.5 A
8
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
15 A
9
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
15 A
10
−
−
11
Moonroof
*
20 A
12
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
13
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
*
(20 A)
14
Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
15
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)
10 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
−
−
19
ACC
7.5 A
20
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
21
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
22
HAC
7.5 A
23
−
−
24
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
25
ACC
7.5 A
26
−
−
27
Accessory Power Socket
20 A
28
−
−
29
ODS
7.5 A
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)
10 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
15 A
33
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
15 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
34
Small Lights
7.5 A
35
Illumination
7.5 A
36
−
−
37
Premium Audio
*
(20 A)
38
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
39
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
40
TPMS
*
(7.5 A)
41
Door Lock
20 A
42
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
43
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
44
Front Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
45
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
20 A
46
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4.Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 324 to 325.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
FuseBlown FuseFuse Puller
345Index
Braking ................................................... 237
Cruise Control ........................................ 229
Shifting Gear .................................. 222, 226
Starting the Engine ................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 297EElapsed Time.............................................. 81
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 322
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 232
Emergency................................................ 327
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 337
Engine....................................................... 334
Coolant .................................................. 268
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 216
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 112
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 259
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Temperatue Guage ................................... 78
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264
Checking ................................................ 262
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320Recommended Engine Oil........................ 261
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 112
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 68, 322
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 122
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 300
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 122
FFeatures..................................................... 141
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 297
Oil ........................................................... 265
Flat Tire..................................................... 305
Floor Mats................................................. 299
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 270
Brake/Clutch............................................ 272
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Manual Transmission ............................... 271
Windshield Washer.................................. 273
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seat.................... 129
Foot Brake................................................. 238
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 36
Front Seats................................................ 123
Adjusting................................................. 123
Fuel...................................................... 14, 243Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Range ....................................................... 81
Recommendation .................................... 243
Refueling................................................. 243
Fuel Economy........................................... 245
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 14, 244
Message.................................................. 321
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 14, 244
Fuses.......................................................... 324
Inspecting and Changing......................... 326
Locations......................................... 324, 325
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 243
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Refueling................................................. 243
Gauges........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 222
Manual Transmission ............................... 227
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box.................................................. 132