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Client Service InformationAcura dealership 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 manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
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) 382-2238Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
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When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 348•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

Index
357Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 233
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation ............................................... 234AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 250
Accessories and Modifications ................ 257
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 144
Acura Hybrid System .................................. 12
Additives Coolant .................................................. 277
Engine Oil ............................................... 274
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 272
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 140
Front Seats.............................................. 135
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 90
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 146
Sensor .................................................... 149 Synchronized Mode ................................. 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Air Pressure ............................................... 294
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 74, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 161
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 250
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 140
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 159
Audio System ............................................ 152
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 153
Error Messages ........................................ 180
General Information ................................ 183
iPhone ..................................................... 186
iPod ......................................................... 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 173
Pandora ®................................................. 171
Reactivating ............................................. 154 Recommended CDs ................................. 184
Recommended Devices............................ 186
Security Code .......................................... 154
Theft Protection ...................................... 154
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 153
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 186
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 156
Authorized Manuals ................................ 355
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Customize ................................................. 95
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 236
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 127
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 153
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 91
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 91
Average Speed ........................................... 92
BBattery...................................................... 303
Charging System Indicator................. 72, 337
Jump Starting .......................................... 332
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt
Battery) ................................................. 303
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 304
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 143
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 176
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..................... 189
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65

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Fuses.......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 343
Locations ......................................... 341, 342GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 254
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 254
Gauges ......................................................... 86
Glass (care) ................................................ 308
Glove Box .................................................. 142HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 283
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 311
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 189
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 205
Automatic Transferring ............................ 203
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 203
HFL Buttons ............................................. 189
HFL Menus .............................................. 191
HFL Status Display.................................... 190
Making a Call .......................................... 208
Options During a Call .............................. 212 Phone Setup............................................ 196
Receiving a Call ....................................... 211
Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 138
Headlights ................................................. 126
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 127
Dimming ......................................... 126, 129
Operating................................................ 126
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 145
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 189
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 228
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 187
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 131
Knob ....................................................... 131
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power
Flow Monitor ............................................ 93
IMA System Indicator ................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................. 118
Indicator.................................................... 78 Indicators
.................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 73
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 241
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 240
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 239
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 75, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 77
High-Beam................................................ 77
IMA System .............................................. 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 75, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 245
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 339
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 78
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 74
System Message ....................................... 76

361Index
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 74, 243
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 74, 244
Information .............................................. 345
Information Buttons ............................ 87, 95
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 91
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 131
Interior Lights ........................................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
Internet Radio .......................................... 171
iPhone ....................................................... 186
iPod ........................................................... 168JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 325
Jump Starting ........................................... 332KKey Number Tag ...................................... 106
Keyless Access System .............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 110
Keys ........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention ................................. 110
Number Tag............................................ 106
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 107 Types and Functions ................................ 105
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown .................................................. 230
LL Mode Operation .................................... 235
Language (HFL) ......................................... 190
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 59
Lights ................................................. 126, 282
Automatic ............................................... 127
Bulb Replacement .................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 129
Fog Lights ................................................ 129
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 141
Light Switches ......................................... 126
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................. 126
Limitations for Manual Operation .......... 190
Load Limits ................................................ 223
Locking and Unlocking ............................ 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
From Inside .............................................. 111
From Outside ........................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105
Using a Key ............................................. 110
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 110
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 337
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 106
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 337
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 79
Lower Anchor ............................................. 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 346
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 223
MMaintenance............................................. 259
Battery .................................................... 303
Brake Fluid .............................................. 280
Cleaning ................................................. 306
Climate Control....................................... 305
Coolant ................................................... 277
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 263
Oil ........................................................... 272
Precautions ............................................. 260
Radiator .................................................. 278
Remote Transmitter ................................. 304
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 261
Service Items ........................................... 266
Tires ........................................................ 294
Transmission Fluid ................................... 279
Under the Hood ...................................... 268
Maintenance MinderTM............................ 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 338
Map Lights ................................................ 141
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 223