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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsMeter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. English
*1/
Français /
Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A,
average speed A, and
elapsed time A. When Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B,
average speed B, and
elapsed time B. When Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Causes the beeper to sound once when the
change the gear position to (R.
On*1/
Off
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop guidance
screens comes on. On
/Off*1
Turn by Turn Display*Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes
on during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 322
Towing a Trailer ................................ 327
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 338
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 340
Automatic Transmission ................... 346
Shifting ............................................ 347
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 355
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 359
Cruise Control
*................................ 360
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 363Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)*............................ 365Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*.................... 379 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 385Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System*..................................... 389Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 394Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 402
Agile Handling Assist System............ 404
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*... 405
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 407Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 408Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 410
Braking Brake System ................................... 412 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 414
Brake Assist System ......................... 415
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 416
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 425
Parking Sensor System
*................... 426
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 430
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 434
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 435
How to Refuel ................................. 436
Fuel Economy .................................... 437
Accessories and Modifications ........ 438
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Change the gear position to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button with your foot on the brake pedal.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 149
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and visa versa, depress
the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then
select the intended gear position while maintaining
brake pressure.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.
If the indicator of the curren tly selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in
( N, (P or (R, the fuel supply may
be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer’s red zone.
The beeper sounds once when you change to
( R.
Gear Position Indicator
Tachometer’s red zone
Press the (P button.
Pull back the ( R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the
( D button.
Shift Button
Indicator M
(sequential mode)
Indicator
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Press the ( D button twice.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
354
Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effectiv e emission control.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
6th to 7th 57 mph (92 km/h)
7th to 8th62 mph (100 km/h)
8th to 9th 67 mph (108 km/h)
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop*
Continued
Driving
Auto Idle Stop*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engi ne automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator comes on. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes
off.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the MID.
2Indicators P. 83
2 Customized Features P. 121
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is comes on, a buzzer sounds to
notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is
in operation.
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Id le Stop system stops.
u The Auto Idle Stop system will stop and
the indicator (Amber) in meter will come
on.
1Auto Idle Stop*
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the battery life , and prevent Auto Idle
Stop from activati ng. If you need to replace the
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a
dealer for more details.
The duration of the Au to Idle Stop operation:
•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
Auto Idle Stop may activate less frequently in such
conditions as a traffic jam.
■Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF1 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
Press the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to restart the
engine from the idling stop.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (i f provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation 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 inflat ion 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 tire s is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pr essure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-in flated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread li fe, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additi ves in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of de tergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent ad ditives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at owners.acura.com In
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional informati on on gasoline. For more
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
■Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 liters)
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline 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 reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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