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Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position.
Regardless of whether it is installed with LATCH or a seat belt, a child seat that
comes with a tether should use the tether for additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point
and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its upper-most
position, then route the tether strap through the
head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
•  The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
•  The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.
•  The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
•  The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to
drive.
Anchor fitting
Tether anchorage points Tether strap
hook
Anchor
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or
death if  the passenger’s  front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using
a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sun Viso r
U.S. mode ls
Canadian models
Radiator Ca p U.S. model
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U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian models
Doorjamb
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After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless access
remote.
3. Wrap a cloth around  the tip of a small  flat-tip 
screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put  the tip of the  flat-tip screwdriver 
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into
Neutral. The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Slot
Cover
Release button
Shift lock release slot
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is oveheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop
the engine once the temperature gauge needle
comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.
NOTICE
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*1: If the message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is\
reset, change the
engine oil every year .
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of i\
ndustrial soot and pollution from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A
•Replace engine oi l*1
B•Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter•Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary•Check parking brake adjustment•Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boot s•Inspect suspension components•Inspect driveshaft boots•Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)•Inspect all uid levels and condition of uid s•Inspect exhaust system#
•Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4:If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), \
in very low temperatures (under -
20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a tra iler, repl ace ever y 60,000 mi les/100,000 km .
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
•Rotate tires
2•Replace air cleaner element*2
•Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
•Inspect drive belt
3
•Replace transmission and transfer uid*
4•Replace spark plugs•Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*4
•Inspect valve clearance
5
•Replace engine coolant
6•Replace rear differential uid*
•  Independent  of the Maintenance Minder information, replace  the brake fluid 
every 3 years.
•  Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using
the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow
it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Engine oil
fill cap Brake 
fluid 
(black cap)
Automatic
transmission
fluid  dipstick 
(yellow loop)
Washer 
fluid 
(blue cap) Battery
Engine coolant
reservoir
Radiator cap
Engine oil
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Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. We recommend Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the
reserve tank.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
WARNING
If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration. Consult your dealer for more
information.
Pour  the fluid slowly and carefully so  you do not spill any.  Clean up any spills 
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Reserve tank MAX
MIN
Radiator
cap
Transmission Fluid
Park  the vehicle  on level ground, and check  the fluid level  when the engine is at 
normal operating temperature. We recommend Acura Automatic Transmission
Fluid ATF DW-1.
Checking and Refilling the Fluid
1. Start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts, and then turn
off the engine. Wait for about one minute.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the image.
5. Remove  the dipstick and check  the fluid level. It should be between  the upper 
and lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below  the lower mark, add  fluid into the dipstick hole  to bring 
it to the level between the upper and lower marks, and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
Do not mix Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.  Using a transmission  fluid other  than Acura  ATF DW-1 may 
adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle’s transmission, and
damage the transmission.
Pour  the fluid slowly and carefully so  you do not spill any.  Clean up any spills 
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Window Washer Fluid
Check  the amount  of window  washer fluid using  the 
1/2 mark on the reservoir. If the level is low, fill the
washer reservoir.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
HOT
Range Upper mark
Lower mark
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Driving Position Memory System ................ 41
Electric Power Steering indicator .................24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................ 87
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 94
Emergency Towing ......................................... 94
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ................... 99
Engine Coolant ............................................. 108
Engine Oil ...................................................... 106
Engine Specifications ................................... 120
Engine Start/Stop button ............................. 83
Entering a Destination ................................... 75
EPS indicator .................................................... 24
ESC ............................................................ 87
Fan speed ......................................................... 43
FAQs .......................................................... 121
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 76
Flat Tire ........................................................... 96
Floor Mats ....................................................... 39
Fluids .......................................................... 120
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
FM/AM Radio .................................................. 48
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 127
Foot Brake ....................................................... 86
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 121
Front Airbags ..................................................... 9
Front Wipers .................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................ 90
Fuel Specifications ........................................ 120
Fuse Locations ................................................ 99
Engine Compartment Fuse Box ............. 99
Inspecting and Changing Fuses .............101
Interior Fuse Box .................................... 100
Gararge Opener ............................................. 42
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 62
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Commands .. 127
Hazard indicator .............................................. 25
Hazard Warning button ................................... 2
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................ 35
Head Restraints .............................................. 38
Home Address ................................................. 75
HomeLink® ..................................................... 42
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 25
Instrument Panel ............................................ 23
Condition Indicators ................................. 24
Malfunction Indicators ............................. 23
On/Off Indicators ..................................... 25
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 74
Interior Fuse Box .......................................... 100
iPod® ........................................................... 54
iPod® Commands ......................................... 128
Jump Starting .................................................. 91
Keyless Access Remote Battery ................... 91Keyless Access System ..................................
28
Keyless Access System indicator ..................24
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-compatible child seat ....................... 18
Light Bulbs ...................................................... 120
Lights ........................................................... 33
Brightness Control ................................... 33
Cargo Lights .............................................. 34
Exterior Lights ........................................... 33
Interior Lights ............................................ 34
Lights indicators .............................................. 25
Lock Tab ........................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 23
Low tire pressure indicator ............................25
Maintenance .................................................. 102
Air Conditioning ...................................... 110
Changing Wiper Blades ........................... 111
Checking the Battery .............................. 110
Engine Coolant ....................................... 108
Engine Oil ................................................ 106
Fluids ......................................................... 120
Maintenance Minder™ .......................... 103
Opening the Hood .................................. 105
Resetting the Engine Oil Life ................. 107
Safety Precautions .................................. 102
Service Codes .......................................... 103
Transmission Fluid ................................. 109
Under the Hood ....................................... 105
Window Washer Fluid ........................... 109
Maintenance Minder™ ............................... 103
Making a Call ............................................ 65, 69
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 23
Map Legend ............................................... 73, 76
Master Door Lock Switch ............................. 30
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 80
Mirrors ........................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .. 40
Power Door Mirrors .................................. 41
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ......................... 41
Moonroof ......................................................... 32
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera .............................. 89
Navigation ....................................................... 72
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................. 77
Detour ......................................................... 77
Entering a Destination ............................. 75
Find Nearest Place .................................... 76
Home Address ............................................ 75
Interface Dial Feedback ........................... 74
Map Legend ......................................... 73, 76
Navigation Commands .......................... 124
Place Category ........................................... 76
Routing ........................................................ 76
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 72Street Address ............................................
75
System Volume.......................................... 74
Voice Command Tips ................................ 72
Voice Recognition Tutor .......................... 74
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 34
Opening the Hood ........................................ 105
Overheating .................................................... 93
Pairing a Phone ........................................ 64, 68
Pandora® ......................................................... 60
Pandora® Commands .................................. 128
Parking Brake .................................................. 86
Parking brake indicator .................................. 24
Passenger Airbag Off indicator .....................12
Phone Commands ........................................ 129
Phone Operation ...................................... 63, 67
Phonebook ................................................ 65, 69
Place Category ................................................ 76
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 41
Power Moonroof ............................................. 32
Power Tailgate ................................................. 29
Power Windows .............................................. 31
Radiator ........................................................... 93
Radio ........................................................... 45
Readiness Codes
............................................ 119
Rear Camera ................................................... 89
Rear Seats ........................................................ 39
Rear Window Defogger ................................ 43
Rear Wiper ....................................................... 36
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 40
Refueling .......................................................... 90
Fuel Information ....................................... 90
How to Refuel ........................................... 90
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 28
Remote Transmitter Battery ......................... 91
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 22
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .............................. 41
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 123
Routing ............................................................ 76
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 4
Important Handling Information ............. 3
Important Safety Information .................. 3
Important Safety Precautions .................. 3
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 22
Safety Messages .......................................... 4
Safety Label Locations ................................... 21
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts ............................ 5
Seat Belt Inspection .................................... 6
Seat belt reminder .................................... 24
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ........... 8
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43Seats
............................................................ 37
Adjusting the Front Seat .......................... 37
Adjusting the Head Restraints ............... 38
Rear Seats .................................................. 39
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 85
Setting the Clock ........................................... 44
Shifting ........................................................... 84
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................... 92
Side Airbag Off indicator ............................... 25
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................... 10
SMS Text Messaging ................................ 66, 70
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 129
Sound ........................................................... 46
Specifications ................................................ 120
Speed Dial ................................... 65, 66, 69, 70
SRS indicator ................................................... 24
Steering Wheel ............................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................ 40
Steering Wheel Controls ................... 46, 72
Street Address ................................................. 75
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ..... 24
SYNC button .................................................. 43
System message indicator ............................ 25
System Volume ............................................... 74
Text Messaging ......................................... 66, 70
Tire Information ............................................ 112
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 116
Inflation  Guidelines ................................ 112
Inspection Guidelines ............................. 112
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 113
Tire and Wheel Replacement ................ 113
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 115
Tire Labeling ............................................. 115
Tire Service Life ........................................ 114
Tire Specifications ................................... 120
Tire Terminology ...................................... 115
Wear Indicators ....................................... 113
Winter Tires .............................................. 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................... 95, 118
Total Luxury Care .......................................... 123
Towing ........................................................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................................. 82
Pre-tow Checklist ..................................... 82
Tongue Load .............................................. 82
Towing Load Limits .................................. 82
TPMS indicator ................................................ 24
Traffic ............................................................ 77
Transmission Fluid ....................................... 109
Troubleshooting ............................................ 121
Turn Signal ...................................................... 34
Turn Signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 105
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................ 28, 30