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Multi-View Rear Camera*
When you change the gear to 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 con rm 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
Press the
interface dial to
toggle between
views.
Changing Guidelines
Turn the guidelines on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings
3. Select one of the options.
Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines appear when you
change the gear to Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines move as you
turn the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
4. Press BACK to exit the menu.
*if equipped
Rear Cross Traf c 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 provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or Off
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Cross Traffi c Monitor.
4. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
This system cannot detect all approaching vehicles and may not detect an
approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confi rm that it is safe to back up the vehicle before doing
so may result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when reversing; always also use your
mirrors, and look behind and to the sides of your vehicle before reversing.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
*if equipped

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How to Refuel
1. The fuel fi ll door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Press the fuel fi ll door release on the inside of
the driver’s door. The fuel fi ll door opens.
4. Turn the fuel fi ll cap slowly to open. Place the
fuel fi ll cap in the holder.
5. Insert the fi ller nozzle fully. When the tank is full,
the fuel nozzle clicks off automatically.
6. Replace the fuel fi ll cap. Tighten it until you hear
at least one click. Close the fuel fi ll door.
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.
Gasoline is highly fl ammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and fl ame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood (see page 133).
1. Remove the engine compartment cover (see page
133).
2. Connect the fi rst jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the fi rst jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
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Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the MID
with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator
is fl ashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Booster battery
Engine
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A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open fl ames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
WARNING
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button
for two seconds, OR
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY (unless
the gear is in Park, in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF).
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require signifi cantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
NOTICE
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood (see page 133).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
fi ller neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled suffi ciently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.
WARNING
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Use the right selector wheel on the
steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see pressure readings for
each tire (see page 28).
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes signifi cantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
The specifi c tire with low
pressure is displayed.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Adjust the tire pressure to the level specifi ed on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tire Fill Assist
Your vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level when the vehicle is on.
While in ating: The system beeps and the exterior lights fl ash once every 5
seconds.
When the correct pressure is reached: The system beeps and the exterior lights
fl ash continuously for 5 seconds. Stop fi lling the tire.
If you overin ate: The system beeps and the exterior lights fl ash twice every 3
seconds.
Driving on an extremely underinfl ated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated
tire can fail. Always infl ate your tires to the specifi ed pressure.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and infl ated to the infl ation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire infl ation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is signifi cantly under-infl ated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and infl ate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a signifi cantly under-infl ated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-infl ation also reduces fuel effi ciency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-infl ation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will fl ash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes fl at while driving, grasp the steering wheel fi rmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the fl at tire with a compact spare
tire.* Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on fi rm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Change the gear to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights
located on the inside of the tailgate, if necessary
(see page 36). Push the rear edge of the
handle on the fl oor lid and open the lid.
2. Take out the cargo fl oor box.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle
bar out of the tool case.
4. Remove the cover on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
Cargo fl oor box
*if equipped
Handle
Tool case
Cover
5. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle
bar on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench to the
left to lower the spare tire to the ground.
6. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create
slack in the cable. Remove the bracket from the
spare tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire wheel side up under
the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be
replaced.
8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the
wheel nut wrench.
Bracket Wheel nut wrenchJack handle bar

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Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in
the image) until the top of the jack contacts the
jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or fi t the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is fi rm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack handle
bar
Wheel nut wrench
as jack handle
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call your dealer or a professional
towing service.
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NOTICE
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and fl at tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel
nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap and place the fl at tire
face up under the hoist.
2. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of
the fl at tire.
3. Turn the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle
bar clockwise until the fl at tire rests against the
underbody of the vehicle and you hear the hoist
click.
4. Securely store the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the cargo
area.
Loose items can fl y around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
Jack handle bar
Wheel nut wrench
WARNING
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Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on fi rm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Change the gear to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. Pull the handle on the cargo area fl oor lid and
open the lid.
2. Remove the cargo fl oor box.
3. Remove the kit from the case.
4. Place the kit face up on fl at ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffi c. Do not
place the kit on its side.
5. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent on a fl at tire, as it can damage
the tire pressure sensor.
Tire repair kit
Case
*if equipped
NOTICE
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
Type A
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse box
Fuse label
Circuit ProtectedAmps1AS Door Lock10 A2RR AS Door Lock7.5 A3DR Door Lock7.5 A4FR AS Door Unlock10 A5RR AS Door Unlock7.5 A6DR Door Unlock7.5 A7D/L Main20 A8−−9ETS TELE20 A
10 IG1 RR 15 A
11Meter*
Shifter*7.5 A
12 IG1 FR 20 A
13ACC7.5 A
14 − −15DR P/Seat (SLI)20 A
16 S/R 20 A
17RR DR P/W20 A
18 Smart 10 A
19FR DR P/W20 A
20 − −
21Fuel Pump20 A
22 IG1 AS 15 A
23ABS/VSA*
Smart*7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25STRLD*7.5 A
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A
27DRL(7.5 A)
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29DR P/Seat (LUM)7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5 A
31ETS TILT20 A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20 A
33−−34−−
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Type B
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps1Main Fuse150 A
2
VSA MTR40 A
VSA FSR 20 A
Stop&Horn Hazard
*30 A
Hazard*
RR Blower 30 A
DC/DC 3*60 A
RR F/B-2 60 A
AS F/B-2 60 A
EPS 60 A
3
H/L Washer*(30 A)IG1B Main30 AR/B Main60 ADR F/B-150 AAS F/B-150 ARR F/B-160 AIG1A Main30 ADR F/B-250 A
4 FI Main 40 A
5FR Blower40 A
6RR DEF 40A
7IG1 Main ST30 A
8Stop & Horn*20 A
Stop*10 A9Hazard15 A
10 BMS 7.5 A
11Small LT*7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Rear Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the cargo area. Remove the cover using a cloth-
wrapped fl at-tip screwdriver to access.
Cover
Fuse label
Fuse box
Circuit ProtectedAmps1PTG Closer20 A2Trailer Small LT*(20 A)34Fuel Lid7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps5Seat Slide20 A67RR Heat Seat*(20 A)89Trailer Charge*(20 A)10Trailer Back LT*(7.5 A)11Trailer Hazard*(7.5 A)12Rear Wiper10 A13Rear ECU7.5 A144WD(20 A)151617Trailer E-Brake*(20 A)18PTG MTR40 A
*if equipped
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including headlights and all
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check all fuses inside the combined fuse case in
the engine compartment. If any fuse is blown,
use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
screws and replace the fuse with a new one.
Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior. If there is
a burned out fuse, remove it with the fuse puller
and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse
Fuse puller
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
NOTICE