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Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the
vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1. Press BRAKE HOLD. The BRAKE HOLD indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
2. With Drive (D) selected, press the brake pedal
and come to a complete stop. The HOLD
indicator appears, and brake hold is applied.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold
and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press BRAKE HOLD again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
• Braking is applied for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
Automatic brake
hold button
Using the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious injury
or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the
vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious injury
or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and
applying the parking brake.
WARNING
Auto Idle Stop*
Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in
Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the engine
turns off and the auto idle stop indicator appears.
When you release the brake pedal, the engine
restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart) when
the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill, the
windshield defroster is on, and other conditions. See the Owner’s Manual on the
Owner information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) for
a full list of conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
Climate Control Operation
When auto idle stop is activated, the air conditioning system is turned off.
The engine may restart automatically under the following conditions:
• You select MAX HEAT or MAX COOL on the climate control system.
• You turn on the windshield defroster.
• The interior humidity is high.
• There is a significant difference between the climate control set temperature
and the actual interior temperature.
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Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Setting the Vehicle Speed1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator
appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25
mph/40 km/h). Press SET/- and take your foot
off the pedal to set the speed. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress CANCEL, CRUISE, or the brake pedal. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
SET/- button
CANCEL button
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or OffVSA is turned on every time you turn on the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you
hear a beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF
indicator appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which
allows the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. This can be helpful when trying to free
your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
VSA OFF
button VSA OFF indicator
The selected mode
briefly appears
in the multi-
information display.
Econ: Maximizes fuel economy.
Normal: Balances fuel economy and sportiness for everyday driving.
Sport: Enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist and
increased throttle response and SH-AWD* and Precision All Wheel Steer* control.
Sport+: Adds to Sport mode and allows increased performance when using paddle
shifters (see page 78 or 80).
Press IDS to
cycle through
modes.
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When in Operation
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down
abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of
you, a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the
multi-information display to alert you.
When a vehicle detected ahead is within ACC
with low speed follow range and stops, your
vehicle also stops. The Stopped message
appears on the multi-information display.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, the vehicle icon on the multi-
information display blinks. Press RES/+/SET/– up or down, or press the
accelerator pedal to resume the prior set speed.
Canceling ACCYou can press CANCEL or MAIN, or press the brake
pedal. The ACC indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC to cancel
automatically. When this happens, a beep sounds
and a message appears on the multi-information
display.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/ACCEL.
Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.
WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped while the ACC with LSF system is
operating can result in the vehicle moving without operator control. Always
make sure Park (P) is selected before exiting the vehicle.
A vehicle that moves without operator control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF.
WARNING
ACC with LSF has limited braking capability and may not stop your vehicle in
time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal if the conditions require.
WARNING
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following distance behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC
senses the change and accelerates or decelerates to maintain a set interval.
MAIN button
RES/+ button
SET/- button
CANCEL button
Distance button
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press MAIN. The ACC indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
Above 25 mph (40 km/h): Press RES/+/SET/- and
take your foot off the pedal to set the speed
Below 25 mph (40 km/h) (Low Speed Follow):
Press SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph (40
km/h) or below.

Adjusting the Vehicle Speed Press RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease.
Each time you press the switch up or down, the
vehicle speed is increased or decreased by about 1
mph (1 km/h). If you keep the switch pressed up or
down, the vehicle speed increases or decreases by
10 mph (16 km/h) until you release it.
Adjusting the Vehicle Distance Press the Distance button to change the following
distance. Each time you press the button, the
following distance setting cycles through short,
middle, long, and extra long following distances.
Switching to Standard Cruise ControlPress and hold the Distance button.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you cross a detected lane line
without using the turn signal, a
message appears in the MID and a
beep sounds continuously.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A
green indicator light appears on the button
when the system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle within your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed, and lane marker condition. It is always your responsibility to safely
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
Lane departure
message
Audible
beep
LDW
button Indicator
*if equipped
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*
Warns you if the system determines there is likelihood of a frontal collision when
a vehicle is detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h)
or higher, or a pedestrian is detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is
between 10–62 mph (16–100 km/h).
If you do not brake in time or
take preventive action, a visual
warning flashes*, BRAKE flashes
in the MID, and a beep sounds
continuously.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
4. Select Long, Normal (default), Short, or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all pedestrians and vehicles ahead; accuracy of the system will
vary based on weather, speed, extreme interior heat, and other factors. FCW does
not include a braking function. It is always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.
BRAKE message
Audible
beep Visual warning*
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Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
Can alert you when a potential frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is
determined and reduce your vehicle speed when a collision is deemed unavoidable
to help minimize collision severity.
The system provides visual and
audible alerts if you do not take
appropriate action to avoid a
collision.
Alert Stages
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. Depending on the
circumstances or CMBS settings, CMBS may not go through all of the stages
before initiating the last stage.
Stage 1: Visual warnings and audible warning
Stage 2: Visual warnings, audible warning, light seat belt retraction, and
light brake application
Stage 3: Visual warnings, audible warning, strong seat belt retraction, and
strong brake application
Turning CMBS On or Off
Press and hold the CMBS OFF button. A beep
sounds and a message appears in the MID. The
CMBS indicator appears when the system is off.
Changing SettingsSee page 88 for how to change CMBS settings. Options include Long, Normal
(default), and Short. Use the CMBS OFF button to turn the system off.
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to help avoid collisions by automatically stopping the vehicle
when possible, and to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It is still
your responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately
according to the driving conditions.
BRAKE message
Audible
beep Visual warning
*if equipped
Turning LKAS On or Off
1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3. Press MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you cross a detected lane line
without using your turn signal, a
message appears on the MID and
a beep sounds.
Light steering torque is applied to
keep your vehicle in the middle of
the lane.
Important Safety Reminder
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control.
The system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to
steer the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Lane departure
message
Audible
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Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the
blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the
area is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is
detected, the blind spot indicator blinks and a
beep sounds until the area is clear or the turn
signal is off.
Changing BSI Settings
Change the alert type, or turn the system on or off. Use the interface dial to make
selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3. Select Blind Spot Info.
4. Select an alert type, or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may result in a
collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
BSI alert
indicator
*if equipped
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to cross over detected lane markings while driving between
45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you get too close to a
detected lane line without
using your turn signal, a
message appears in the MID.
Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help
your vehicle stay in the lane.
Braking may also be applied
if the lane lines are solid and
continuous.
Turning the System On or Off Press the RDM button to turn the system
on or off. A green indicator appears on the
button
when the system is on.
Changing SettingsDetermine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must
be in Park (P).
3. Select Road Departure Mitigation System.
4. Select from the options.
Normal (default): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BRAKE message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. Overreliance on it may result in a collision. It is always
your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
Lane departure
message
Audible
beep Visual warning
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Multi-View Rear Camera
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle
is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting,
and high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do not rely on the rearview display, which does
not give you all information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Changing Guidelines
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Rear Camera.
4. Select one of the options.
Fixed Guideline: Guidelines appear when you
shift into Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guideline: Guidelines move as you turn
the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Press the
interface dial
to toggle
between
views.
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, an indicator
appears on the upper display and a series of beeps will sound. As you get closer to
the object, the beep rate increases.
Display indicators
Turning the System On or Off
Press the parking sensor button. A green
indicator light appears on the button when the
system is on.
Parking
sensor
button
*if equipped
When the gear is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential mode momentarily,
and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed,
sequential mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off.
When the gear is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into sequential
mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see page 84) to select a different
mode. When sequential mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go
off.
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)*
Controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to each wheel depending
on driving conditions.
SH-AWD helps enhance stability in driving situations involving slippery surfaces,
such as on wet, icy, or snowy roads. The system does not help enhance braking. It is
still your responsibility to drive safely when you steer, accelerate, and apply brakes.
Leave sufficient distance in front of you when braking on slippery surfaces.
Avoid continuously driving on slippery surfaces where a wheel is likely to spin out,
and do not drive if the SH-AWD indicator starts blinking. Driving continuously
under such conditions can damage the system’s torque distribution unit.
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How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel fill cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler pipe. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible, and turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel
fill door opens.
3. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the lower
part of the filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully. Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler pipe.
4. After filling, wait about 5 seconds before
removing the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door
by hand.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
NOTICE
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when your vehicle
is in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when
backing out of parking spaces.
The system does not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or Off
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Cross Traffic Monitor.
4. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
This system is for your convenience only. The system cannot detect all
approaching vehicles or avoid all possible collisions.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to reverse the vehicle before doing so
may result in a collision. Do not rely only on the system’s audible and visual
alerts when reversing.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before reversing your vehicle.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
*if equipped