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Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with several types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags,
and side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the
front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward,
the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and
the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force,
regardless of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors. Although Acura recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off
the passenger’s front airbag.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat weight
sensors
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the head and torso of the driver and passengers
in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side
curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the
likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side
windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if
there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can
interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbags
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.

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Airbag System Components
1 Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
2 Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger.
The airbags are stored in the outer
edges of the seat-backs. Both are
marked SIDE AIRBAG.
3 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags
are stored in the ceiling, above the
side windows. The front and rear
pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG.
4 An electronic control unit that continually monitors and can
record information about the
sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the vehicle is on.
5 Automatic front seat belt
tensioners. The driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belts incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not
they are fastened.
6 A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the
airbag will inflate with less force.
7 Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front
passenger’s airbag will be turned
off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child).
8 Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side
impact.
9 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been
turned off.
10 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with the airbag system or
seat belt tensioners.11 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to
roll over.
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. For Canadian vehicles,
call Acura Client Services at (888) 922-8729.
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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.
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.
safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall
and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about
motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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.
Radiator cap
Sun visors
U.S. models Canadian models
Dashboard
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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Press the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitorRange
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Average speed
*if equipped
Info (pq) buttons:
Press to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display SEL/RESET button:
Press to change lower
displays.
Models with black-and-white display
Main DisplaysPress the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitor Range
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Compass*/ directions* Average speed
Models with color display

Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P).
You can also use the SETTINGS button* (see page 42).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons to make and enter selections.
1. Scroll to the Vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2. Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” Reset Timing and select it.
4. Scroll through the options, and select the one you want.
5. Scroll to Exit, and select it to exit the menus.
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk
handle to unlock and open the trunk after all doors
have been unlocked. The vehicle can be on or off.
Door lock button
Trunk release button
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the trunk.
Release knob: Slide the
knob to release the built-in
key for valet use.
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds.Press again to
cancel.
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk.Release knob (back of key):
Slide the knob to release the
built-in key for valet use.
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 91).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.
U.S. models
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HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).
If you need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) from
the HomeLink button you want to
pr ogram.
IndicatorHomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed. Use the buttons to operate the system.
On vehicles with ODMD, climate information is displayed on the screen, but cannot
be selected via touch. Adjust the climate settings using the buttons.
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
dialON/OFF
button
AUTO button:
Press, then adjust
the temperature
to your preferred
setting. Rear window
defogger/
heated mirror
button Passenger’s side
temperature dialFan
speed
buttons
A/C
button SYNC button:
Set
the passenger’s
side temperature
to the same as
the driver’s side.
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator
on): Recirculates air from the
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Mode
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Color Information Display
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with one display
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
options, and press to
enter a selection.
DISPLAY button:
Choose the audio,
wallpaper, or blank
display mode.
SETUP button:
Select various audio
mode options,
sound settings, and
clock adjustment.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the selector knob to
make adjustments.
Power/volume knob:
Press the turn the
audio system on or
off. Rotate to adjust
volume.
Color information display
FM display
FM/AM buttons:
Select a band. Preset
buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a preset
button to store the
current station. Press a
preset button to select
a previously stored
station.
SKIP bar: Search the
selected band for a
station with a strong
signal.
A.SEL (auto select)
button: Press to scan
bands and store the
strongest stations in
each preset. Press again
to turn off scan and
restore your original
presets.
FOLDER bar: Display
and select an RDS
category.
SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each strong station on
the selected band. Press
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press
and rotate to tune radio
frequency.
SETUP button: Choose
RDS options to display
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Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with one display
iPod®
Connect your device using the USB adapter cable (see page 47).
Models with one display
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob
to enter the iPod menu.
2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
CD display
CD eject button CD slot
CD button: Play
a CD.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random.
FOLDER bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN button:
Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each song. Press again
to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press and
rotate to display folders.
AUX button:
Play a USB drive.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the CD or USB drive.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the folder menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod display
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat,
random, and shuffle. AUX button: Play iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press to
display the iPod search
menu, and rotate and
press to select items.