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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 78
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .............................................. 82
Multi-Information Display .................. 83

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 337
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indica tors and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 291—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 113—
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) button to see the message
again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.
●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the /
button is pressed.
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 248—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 248—

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 272
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 333
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in
(P.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.●The message goes off when you bring the keyless
access remote back inside the vehicle, and close the
door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 121
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 311
●Appears if the keyless access remote's battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
when starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 328

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displa ys important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Customize Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET Button

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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power ta ilgate switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
u If you have changed the POWER TAILGATE KEYLESS OPEN MODE setting to
WHEN UNLOCKED , you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the
tailgate button to open it.
2 Customized Features P. 87
■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailga te while anyone is
in the path of the tailgate can cause
serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before
closing the power tailgate.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open and
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch