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Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
•
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.
Roll the right
selector wheel to
change displays. Engine oil life
Service codes
Maintenance Minder
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oi l*1 and oil flter
\fnspect front and re\rar bra\bes
\fnspect tie rod end\rs, steering gearbox,\r and boots
\fnspect suspension \rcomponent s
\fnspect driveshaft b\root s
\fnspect bra\be hoses \rand lines (\fncludin\rg ABS/VSA)
\fnspect all fuid le\rvels and condition\r of f luids
\fnspect exhaust sys\rte m
#
\fnspect fuel lines \rand connections#
Chec\b expiration in\rformation for Tempora\rry Tire
Repair Kit bottl e
*1:I f a message Maintenance Due Now /SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear m\hore than 1\f months
after the display is\h reset\b change the e\hngine oil every year\h.
*\f: If you drive in dus\hty conditions\b repla\hce the air cleaner \helement every 15\b000\h miles (\f4\b000 km) .
*3: If you drive primar\hily in urban areas \hthat have high conce\hntrations of soot \hin the air from ind\hustry and
from diesel-powered\h vehicles\b replace t\hhe dust and pollen f\hlter every 15\b000 mi\hles (\f4\b000 km) .
*4: Driving in mountai\hnous areas at very \hlow vehicle speeds r\hesults in higher tra\hnsmission temperat\hure.
This requires trans\hmission fuid change\hs more frequently t\hhan recommended by \hthe Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions\b have the transmission fuid changed
at 40\b000 miles (64\b0\h00 km)\b then every 3\h0\b000 miles (48\b000 k\hm) .
*5: If you drive regula\hrly in very high temp\heratures (over 110\h°F\b 43°C)\b in very lo\hw temperatures (un\hder
-\f0°F\b -\f9°C)\b replac\he every 60\b000 miles\h/100\b000 km.
*6: 6-cylinder models
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner\r element
*2
Replace dust and p\rollen flter*3
3Replace transmissio\rn fui d*4
4Replace spar\b plugs\r
Replace timing belt\r and inspect water \rpump*5 *6
\fnspect valve clear\rance
5 Replace engine coo\rlan t
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\fnspect drive belt•
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*1: If a message Maint\Nenance Due N\fw /SE\bVICE DUE NOW d\fes n\N\ft appear m\fre than 1\N2 m\fnths after the disp\Nlay is reset, chang\Ne the engine \fil ev\Nery year .
#: See inf\frmati\fn \fn ma\Nintenance and emis\Nsi\fns warranty.
*2: If y\fu drive in dust\Ny c\fnditi\fns, replac\Ne the air cleaner el\Nement every 15,000 \Nmiles (24,000 km) .
*3: If y\fu drive primaril\Ny in urban areas tha\Nt have high c\fncent\Nrati\fns \ff s\f\ft in th\Ne air fr\fm industr y
and fr\fm diesel-p\fwe\Nred vehicles, replac\Ne the dust and p\fll\Nen flter every 15,00\N0 miles (24,000 km\N).
*4: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher tran\ysmission tem\beratur\ye.
This requires trans\ymission fuid change\ys more frequent\fy t\yhan recommended by t\yhe Maintenance
M inder. If you regu\far\fy drive your vehic\fe under these conditions, have the transmission fuid changed
at 40,000 mi\fes (64\y,000 km), then ever\yy 30,000 mi\fes (48,\y000 km).
*5: If you drive regu\fa\yr\fy in very high tem\b\yeratures (over 110\y°F, 43°C), in very \y\fow tem\beratures (u\ynder
-20°F, -29°C), re\b\f\yace every 60,000 mi\y\fes/100,000 km.
*6: 6-cy\finder mode\fs
*7: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher \feve\y\f of mechanica\f (shea\yr)
stress to fuid. Thi\ys requires diferen\ytia\f fuid changes mo\yre frequent\fy than r\yecommended by th e
M aintenance Minder. I\yf you regu\far\fy driv\ye your vehic\fe under\y these conditions, \yhave the diferentia\y\f
fuid changed at 7,5\y00 mi\fes (12,000 km\y), then every 15,00\y0 mi\fes (24,000 km)\y.
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1 \b\ftate tires
2\beplace air cleaner \Nelement*2
\beplace dust and p\f\Nllen flte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3 \beplace transmissi\fn\N fuid*4
4\beplace spark plugs
\beplace timing belt\N and inspect water \Npum p*5, *6
Inspect valve clea\Nrance
5 \beplace engine c\f\fla\Nnt
6\beplace rear differen\Ntial fui d*, *7
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.

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Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Open the hood (see page 115). Remove the
dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It
should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Upper
Lower Upper
Lower
Recommended Engine Oil
•  Genuine Acura Motor Oil
•  Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is
labeled with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Ambient temperature
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
4-cylinder models
Adding Oil 1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine
oil dipstick.
6-cylinder models
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil fill cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1. Scroll to Maintenance Info and select it to display the
oil life reset mode.
2. Select Reset. The service code disappears and the oil
life returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
NOTICE

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator ..... 23
ACC indicator ........................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 62
ASSIST button ............................................ 63
Emergency Assistance ............................... 63
LINK button ................................................ 64
Messages ...................................................... 62
Operator Assistance .................................. 64
Security Features ....................................... 64
Subscription Features ................................63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ........................... 54
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic .......................... 71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................ 86
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 8
Aha Radio™ .................................................... 54
Aha Radio™ Commands ............................. 138
Airbags .............................................................. 8
About Your Airbags .................................... 10
Advanced Airbags ........................................ 8
Airbag Care .................................................. 13
Airbag System Components ..................... 12
Airbag System Indicators ......................... 10
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................... 8
Front Airbags (SRS) ...................................... 8
Passenger Airbag Off indicator ................. 11
Side Airbags ................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags .................................... 9
SRS indicator .............................................. 10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 23, 81
ASSIST button ................................................ 63
Audio Commands ......................................... 137
Audio Operation ............................................ 44
Aha Radio™ ................................................ 54
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................... 44
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................ 51
Compact Disc (CD) .................................... 49
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 47
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 52
iPod® ........................................................... 50
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
Pandora® ..................................................... 53
SiriusXM® Radio......................................... 48
Sound ........................................................... 45
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 45
USB Adapter Cable .................................... 44
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 50
Automatic Brake Hold ............................ 25, 82
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........39
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ................. 33
Auto Idle Stop ................................................ 83
Auto idle stop indicator .......................... 24, 25Auto Park Mode ..............................................
79
AUX Commands ............................................ 139
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 44
Battery .......................................................... 119
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ... 23, 93
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................... 51
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ................... 138
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ......................... 55
Call History ................................................. 60
Dialing a Number ....................................... 58
Displays and Controls ................................ 55
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Making a Call .............................................. 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .... 56
Pairing a Phone ............................................ 57
Phonebook ...................................................59
SMS Text Messaging ................................... 61
Speed Dial ............................................. 59, 60
Voice Command Tips .................................. 56
Brake Assist System ........................................ 81
Brake Hold ................................................ 25, 82
Brake system indicator ........................... 22, 23
Braking ............................................................ 81
Brightness Control .......................................... 32
BSI indicator ............................................. 23, 25
Call History ..................................................... 60
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Car Wash Mode .............................................. 80
Change a Setting ............................................ 40
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 105
Changing Fuses ............................................. 110
Charging system indicator ............................ 22
Childproof Door Locks ................................... 29
Child Safety ..................................................... 14
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Protecting Child Passengers ..................... 14
Protecting Infants ....................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ........................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children ...................... 16
Child Seat ......................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .................. 19
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 17
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 16
Client Information ........................................ 131
Climate Control Commands ....................... 136
Climate Control System ............................... 42
Clock ........................................................... 40
CMBS indicator ........................................ 23, 25
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...91
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................ 49
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................. 137Condition Indicators
....................................... 24
Contact Us ..................................................... 132
Cross Traffic Monitor ..................................... 96
Cruise Control .......................................... 25, 85
Customized Features .....................................40
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Detour ............................................................ 71
Dialing a Number ........................................... 58
Door Mirrors ................................................... 39
Doors ........................................................... 28
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Front Door Inner Handle ........................... 29
Lock Tab ........................................................ 29
Master Door Lock Switch .......................... 29
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 125
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 8
Driving ............................................................ 72
Driving Position Memory System ................ 37
ECON mode indicator ................................... 25
Electric Parking Brake ....................... 23, 24, 81
Electric Power Steering (EPS) indicator ...... 23
Electronic Gear Selector ................................ 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ... 84
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Emergency Assistance ...................................63
Emergency Engine Stop ............................... 102
Emergency Towing ........................................ 102
Engine and Fuel .................................... 129, 130
Engine Coolant
.............................................. 118
Engine Oil ....................................................... 116
Engine Oil Life ................................................ 117
Engine Start/Stop Button .............................. 76
EPS indicator .................................................... 23
Exterior Lights .......................................... 25, 32
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
FCW indicator ........................................... 23, 25
Find Nearest Place ......................................... 69
Find Place Commands .................................. 135
Flat Tire .......................................................... 105
Floor Mats ........................................................ 37
Fluids ................................................. 129, 130
FM/AM Radio ................................................... 47
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 137
Fog lights indicator ......................................... 25
Foot Brake ........................................................ 81
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection ............... 23, 88
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 131
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle ............................... 29
Front Seats ....................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................. 97
Fuse Locations .............................................. 108
Changing Fuses ......................................... 110
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes ........... 109Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .........
108
Garage Opener ................................................ 41
Gear Selector ................................................... 79
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 52
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ........... 137
Headlight Washers ........................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 33
Head Restraints .............................................. 36
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 38
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 34
High beams indicator ..................................... 25
Home Address ................................................ 68
HomeLink® ...................................................... 41
Hood .......................................................... 114
IDS button ....................................................... 84
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 24
Info Commands ............................................. 139
Installing a Child Seat .................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................ 22
Condition Indicators ................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .............................. 22
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ............ 84
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 67
Interior Lights .................................................. 32
Intermittent Wipers ...................................... 33
iPod® ........................................................... 50
iPod® Commands ........................................ 138
Jump Starting ................................................. 99
Keyless Access System ............................ 23, 28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........... 23, 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ............90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 17
LDW indicator ................................................. 23
Light Bulbs ............................................. 129, 130
Lights ..................................................... 25, 32
Brightness Control ...................................... 32
Exterior Lights ............................................. 32
Interior Lights .............................................. 32
LINK button .................................................... 64
LKAS indicator .......................................... 23, 25
Locking the Doors .......................................... 28
Lock Tab ............................................................ 29
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 22
Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................ 86
Low tire pressure indicator ............................24
Maintenance ................................................... 111
Opening the Hood .................................... 115
Safety Precautions ..................................... 111
Service Codes ............................................. 112
Under the Hood ........................................ 114
Maintenance Minder™ ................................ 112
Making a Call .................................................. 58

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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