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DRIVING
DRIVING
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
vehicle warranties.
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire and Loading
Information label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Label Example
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the
steps for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the Owner’s Manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around
the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
Interior Checks
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Secure the floor mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under
the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
In addition:
• During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration
or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
• Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you
or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................................. 22
Map Display Commands ............................ 134
Map Legend ............................................... 66, 70
Master Door Lock Switch .............................. 29
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 73
Mirrors ........................................................... 39
Moonroof ......................................................... 31
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera ...............................95
Navigation ....................................................... 65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................... 71
Detour ........................................................... 71
Display and Controls ................................. 66
Entering a Destination .............................. 68
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 69
Home Address ............................................ 68
Interface Dial Feedback ............................. 67
Map Legend ........................................... 66, 70
Place Category ........................................... 69
Routing ......................................................... 70
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 65
Street Address ............................................ 68
System Guidance Volume ......................... 67
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Voice Command Tips .................................. 65
Voice Prompt ............................................... 67
Navigation Commands ............................... 134
Neutral (Car Wash Mode) ............................ 80
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 33
On/Off Indicators ........................................... 25
Opening the Hood ........................................ 115
Opening the Trunk ......................................... 28
Operator Assistance ...................................... 64
Overheating ................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone ................................................ 57
Pandora® .......................................................... 53
Pandora® Commands ................................. 138
Parking Brake ................................................... 81
Parking Sensor System .................................. 94
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................... 11
Phone ............................................................ 57
Phonebook .......................................................59
Phone Commands ........................................ 139
Place Category ............................................... 69
Power Door Mirrors ....................................... 39
Power Mode ..................................................... 76
Power Moonroof ............................................. 31
Power Windows ............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator ... 22
Protecting Child Passengers ......................... 14
Protecting Infants ........................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ............................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children .......................... 16Radio
............................................................ 47
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 33
RDM indicator ................................................. 23
Readiness Codes ............................................ 128
Rear Camera ....................................................95
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 39
Refueling ........................................................... 97
Remote Battery Strength ............................. 98
Remote Engine Start ...................................... 75
Remote Transmitter ....................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 21
Reserve Tank .................................................. 118
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ............................. 39
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ...23, 92
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 133
Route Commands ........................................ 134
Routing ............................................................ 70
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Child Safety .................................................. 14
Important Safety Information .................... 3
Important Safety Precautions .................... 3
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 21
Safety Label Locations .............................. 20
Safety Messages ............................................ 3
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt reminder indicator ..................... 24
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43
Seat Ventilation ............................................. 43
Seats ............................................................ 35
Sequential Mode ............................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ................................... 78
Service Codes ................................................ 112
Settings ........................................................... 40
Setting the Clock ........................................... 40
SH-AWD indicator .......................................... 24
Shifting ............................................................ 77
Electronic Gear Selector ............................ 79
Sequential Mode ........................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ............................... 78
Shift Lever .................................................... 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 98
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ....................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... 9
SiriusXM® Radio ............................................ 48
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ...................... 137
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 61
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 139
Sound ........................................................... 45
Specifications ................................................ 129Speed Dial .................................................
59, 60
SPORT mode indicator .................................. 25
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ... 10, 23
START/STOP button ................................................... 76
Steering Wheel ............................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ................. 45, 55, 65
Street Address ................................................ 68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (AWD) ... 94
System Guidance Volume ............................. 67
System message indicator ............................ 24
Text Messaging ................................................ 61
Tire Chains ...................................................... 123
Tire Information ............................................ 121
Inflation Guidelines .................................. 121
Inspection Guidelines ............................... 121
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 122
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 122
Tire Grading ............................................... 125
Tire Labeling ............................................... 124
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........... 124
Tire Service Life ......................................... 123
Tire Terminology ....................................... 124
Wear Indicators
......................................... 121
Winter Tires ................................................ 123
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............................. 23, 103, 127
Tire Repair Kit ............................................... 104
Tires ................................................. 129, 130
TPMS indicator ................................................ 23
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Troubleshooting ............................................ 131
Trunk ........................................................... 28
Trunk Release Button .................................... 30
Turn-by-turn directions ................................. 70
Turn Signal ...................................................... 33
Turn signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 114
Unlocking the Doors ..................................... 28
USB Adapter Cable ........................................ 44
USB Commands ........................................... 138
USB Flash Drive .............................................. 50
Vehicle Controls .............................................. 27
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) .............. 23, 84
Visual Index ....................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................ 134
Voice Command Tips ...............................56, 65
Voice Prompt ................................................... 67
VSA indicator ................................................... 23
VSA off indicator ............................................. 25
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 133
Wear Indicators ............................................. 121
Window s ......................................................... 30
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 119
Winter Tires .................................................... 123Wipers
........................................................... 33
Wiper Blades .................................................. 102
XM® Radio ...................................................... 48
XM® Radio Commands ................................ 137