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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to al l these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
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Authorized Manuals
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
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Client Service Information
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general ma nager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number 2Vehicle Identificati on Number (VIN)
P. 314
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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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) 
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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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LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights ................................................ 107, 247
Automatic............................................... 108
Bulb Replacement ................................... 247
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Fog Lights ............................................... 109
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 128
Light Switches......................................... 107
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 107
Load Limits ............................................... 193
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 87
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 93
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 93
From Inside ............................................... 91
From Outside ............................................ 89
Keys.......................................................... 87
Lockout Prevention Syst em ....................... 90
Using a Key............................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
Low Battery Charge ................................. 299
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 193Maintenance
............................................. 227
Battery .................................................... 268
Brake Fluid .............................................. 245
Cleaning.................................................. 272
Climate Control ....................................... 271
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 238
Precautions.............................................. 228
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 270
Replacing Light Bulbs... ............................ 247
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items ........................................... 233
Tires ........................................................ 259
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 300
Map Lights ................................................ 128
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 193
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 74
Mirrors ....................................................... 117
Adjusting................................................. 117
Automatic Dimming ................................ 117
Door........................................................ 117
Exterior.................................................... 117
Interior Rearview ..................................... 117
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 225
Moonroof .................................................. 105
MP3 ................................................... 156, 162 Multi-Information Display
......................... 75
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314
Odometer ................................................... 76
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 237
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 238
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 237
Viscosity .................................................. 237
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 236
Moonroof ............................................... 105
Power Windows ...................................... 102
Tailgate ..................................................... 94
Outside Temperature Display .................... 77
Overheating .............................................. 297
Paddle Shifters (S equential Shift 
Mode) ................................................ 13, 205
Panic Mode ............................................... 101
Parking ...................................................... 220
Parking Brake ........................................... 216
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