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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 238
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
The current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.
■Engine Compartment
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box40 A
2
EPS70 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box (40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR30 A
Power Tailgate Motor *40 A
ABS/VSA Motor30 A
− −
3
IG50 A
Power Tailgate Motor *(40 A)
Passenger’s Side Light Main30 A
Driver’s Side Fuse Box(60 A)
Driver’s Side Light Main30 A
Main Fan Motor30 A
−−
Wiper Motor30 A
4 Rear Defogger 40 A
5Sub Fan Motor20 A
6 − −
7−−
8Heater Motor 40 A
9Hazard 15 A
10 Horn 10 A
11−−
12 Stop 15 A
13IG Coil15 A
14 FI Sub 15 A
15Backup10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17FI Main15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19−−
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21Engine Oil Level7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps■Driver Side
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2Seat Memory(7.5 A)
3Washer15 A
4Wiper10 A
5Meter7.5 A
6ABS/VSA7.5 A
7ACG15 A
8STS(7.5 A)
9Fuel Pump20 A
10VB SOL(10 A)
11SRS10 A
12ODS7.5 A
13IG1(7.5 A)
14−−
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16A/C7.5 A
17Accessory, Key, Lock7.5 A
18Accessory7.5 A
19Driver’s Power Seat Sliding(20 A)
20Moonroof(20 A)
21Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining(20 A)
22Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
* Not available on all models
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23Front Accessory Power
Socket20 A
24Driver’s Power Window20 A
25Driver’s Side Door Lock15 A
26Left Front Fog Light(10 A)
27Left Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
28Left Headlight High Beam10 A
29TPMS10 A
30Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
31−−
32 Engine Oil Level *(7.5 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps■Passenger Side
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Right Headlight High Beam10 A
2Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
3Right Front Fog Light(10 A)
4Right Headlight Low Beam15 A
5−−
6Interior Lights7.5 A
7−−
8Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Reclining20 A
9Passenger’s Side Power Seat Sliding20 A
10Right Side Door Lock10 A
11Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
12Console Accessory Power
Socket20 A
13Front Passenger’s Power Window20 A
14−−
15Premium AMP(20 A)
16Rear Accessory Power Socket(20 A)
17−−
18−−
19Seat Heater20 A
20−−
21−−
22−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change
4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSizeP225/50R17 93VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*1Size T135/80D16 101M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5JCompact Spare*116 x 4T
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Index
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 225
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 237
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 237
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 127
Front Seats.............................................. 119
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 117
Rear Seats ............................................... 126
Steering Wheel ....................................... 116
Temperature ............................................. 77
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 141
Changing the Mode................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 271
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 141
Sensor .................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode ................................ 143
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 141
Air Pressure ...................................... 260, 313 Airbags
........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff Syst em ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 152
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 218
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 127
Audio System ............................................ 146
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 151
Auxiliary Input Jack ...... ............................ 148
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 162
Recommended CDs ................................. 170
Recommended Devices ............................ 172
Remote Controls ..................................... 150
Security Code .......................................... 148
Theft Protection....................................... 148
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 147
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 172
Authorized Manuals ................................. 321Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 93
Customize ........................................... 80, 82
Automatic Lighting .................................. 108
Automatic Transmission ........................... 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 204
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 148
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 77
Average Speed ........................................... 78
Battery ...................................................... 268
Charging System Indi cator................. 65, 299
Jump Starting .......................................... 294
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 270
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 165
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60
Brake System ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 218
Brake Assist System ................................. 219
Fluid ........................................................ 245
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Foot Brake ............................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 64, 301
Parking Brake .......................................... 216
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 112
Bulb Replacement..................................... 247
Back-Up Lights......................................... 252
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights................... 251
Fog Lights ................................................ 248
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker 
Lights..................................................... 249
Headlights ............................................... 247
High-Mount Brake Light . ......................... 251
License Plate ............................................ 253
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator 
Lights..................................................... 250
Bulb Specifications .................................... 312
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 61
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 137
Carrying Cargo .................................. 191, 193
CD Player ................................................... 156
Certification Label .................................... 314
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 247
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 299
Child Safety ................................................. 49
Childproof Door Locks .... ........................... 93
Child Seat .................................................... 49
Booster Seats ........ ..................................... 60Child Seat for Infants.................................
51
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder 
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Larger Children ......................................... 59
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Using a Tether ........................................... 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 93
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 274
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 272
Client Service Information ....................... 322
Climate Control System ............................ 141
Changing the Mode ................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 142
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 271
Recirculation and Fres h Air Mode ............ 141
Sensors ................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode................................. 143
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 141
Clock ............................................................ 86
Coat Hook ................................................. 136
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 287, 313
Compass .................................................... 187
Console Compartment ............................. 131
Controls ....................................................... 85
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 242
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297Temperature Gauge ..................................
74
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 202
Cruise Control .......................................... 207
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 134
Customized Features ................................. 79
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Dead Battery ............................................ 294
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ................................................. 142
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 130
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 315
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 107
Rear View Mirror..................................... 117
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 238
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 107
Door Mirrors ............................................. 117
Doors .......................................................... 87
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 93
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 93
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 25 , 68
Keys.......................................................... 87
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ................................................ 10, 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Outside ................................................... 89
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
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Driving...................................................... 189
Automatic Transmission .......................... 202
Braking ................................................... 216
Cruise Control ........................................ 207
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 199
Driving Position Memory System ............ 114
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 271
Elapsed Time .............................................. 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 68, 301
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 210
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Oil .......................................................... 237
Starting................................................... 199
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 106
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297
Temperature Gauge .................................. 74
Engine Oil ................................................. 237
Adding ................................................... 239
Checking ................................................ 238Displaying Oil Life ....................................
231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 237
EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
System ............................................... 68, 301
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 274
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 117
Features ..................................................... 145
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 271
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ............................................. 278, 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 273
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 244
Brake....................................................... 245
Engine Coolant........................................ 242
Windshield Washer.................................. 246
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 126
Foot Brake ................................................. 217
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74Instant Fuel Economy .....
........................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 77
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy ........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 223
Message.................................................. 300
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 222
Unable to Unlock .................................... 309
Fuses .......................................................... 303
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations................................................. 303
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74
Information ............................................. 221
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 221
Gauges ........................................................ 74
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 275
Glove Box .................................................. 130
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 247, 248
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Handling the Unexpected........................ 277
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 175
Help Features........................................... 176
HFL Buttons ............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 176
Making a Call .......................................... 181
Menus ..................................................... 177
Muting a Call........................................... 182
Phone Setup ............................................ 179
Phonebook .............................................. 183
Receiving a Call ....................................... 182
Sending Numbers or Names During a 
Call ........................................................ 182
Transferring a Call ................................... 182
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 107
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ...... ......................... 108
Dimming ......................................... 107, 109
Operating ................................................ 107
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 113
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 139
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 175
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 173
Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission.......................... 314Vehicle Identification ..
............................. 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 106
Illumination Control ................................. 112
Knob ....................................................... 112
Immobilizer System .................................. 100
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 299
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 208
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 207
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 301
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ...... ............................. 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 299
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 212, 214
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 300
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 301
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 70
Supplemental Restraint System .. .......... 45, 67
System Message ........................................ 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ................................................ 69VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 210
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 67, 211
Information .............................................. 311
Information Buttons .................................. 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 77
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 112
Interior Lights ........................................... 128
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 117
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
Key Number Tag ........................................ 88
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 90
Keys ............................................................. 87
Lockout Prevention ................................... 90
Number Tag.............................................. 88
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 93
Remote Transmitter .................................. 89
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 87
Types and Functions.................................. 87
Valet Key .................................................. 88
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 202
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