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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 Off
VSA is turned on every time you turn on the vehicle, even if you previously turned
it off. If you turn VSA off, your vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability,
but not VSA traction and stability enhancement.
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 may
make it easier when trying to free your vehicle if it
is stuck in mud or snow.
VSA OFF indicator
Turning CMBS On or OffPress 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.
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS™ is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does not
prevent collision nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to
operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, indicators
appear on the upper display and a series of beeps sound. As you get closer to the
object(s), the beep rate increases.
Turning the System On or Off Press the parking sensor button. A green indicator
light appears on the button when the system is on.
Indicators appear when the
sensor device detects an
obstacle.
CMBS
button
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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
Press the selector
knob or interface
dial to toggle
between views.
Rear 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 or 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
Use the interface dial to make selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Cross Traffic 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 confirm 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
Changing Guidelines
Change the type of guidelines shown, or turn them off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
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.
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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 shift lever is in Park (P), 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 significantly 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.
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.
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.
NOTICE
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and a message appears on the multi-information display. Press
the Info button on the steering wheel to view the tire pressure monitor to see
pressure readings for each tire (see page 28).
Driving  on an extremely underinflated  tire can cause it to overheat.  An 
overheated  tire can fail. Always inflate  your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure
to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver’s
doorjamb.
The specific tire
with low pressure is
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if 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 inflation pressure label,  you should determine the 
proper  tire inflation 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 significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure 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-inflated  tire causes the tire  to overheat 
and can lead  to tire  failure.  Under-inflation also reduces  fuel efficiency 
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-inflation 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 flash  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
properly.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 firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in 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. Open  the cargo area  floor lid.
2. Take the kit out of the tool box.
3. Place  the kit  face up  on flat ground near  the 
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided
in the kit that came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may
permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE
Floor lid
Tire repair kit
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a  tire goes  flat while  driving, grasp  the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed.  Stop in a safe place. Replace  the flat  tire with  the compact 
spare tire*. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Move the shift lever to Park
(P), and apply the parking brake. Turn the hazard warning lights on and turn the
vehicle off.
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights on
the inside of the tailgate, if necessary (see page
34).  Open  the cargo area  floor lid.
2. Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle bar
out of the cargo area.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer
cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Take the jack out of the spare tire area.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the
wheel nut wrench.
Spare tire
*if equipped
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image)
clockwise 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 fit the jacking point.
•  Do not use while the engine is running.
•  Use only where the ground is firm 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.
WARNING
Jack
handle
bar
Wheel nut wrench as jack handle

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Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove  the wheel nuts and  flat 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 overtighten 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 flat  tire 
face up in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt for
the spare tire, and insert the wing bolt for the
regular  tire back  on the bolt.  Secure the flat  tire 
with the wing bolt.
3. Securely store the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the
case in the cargo area.
Loose items can  fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure  the 
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Wing
bolt
Spacer
cone For normal tire
For compact spare tire
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off 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.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Located near  the brake fluid reservoir. Push  the tabs  to open  the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70APower Tailgate Motor(40 A)ABS/VSA FS R20AABS/VSA Moto r40AE-DPS(30A )Main Fuse120A
2
50 A
Fuse Box Main 160AFuse Box Main 260A
IG Main 50A
Headlight Washer(30 A)
Sub Fan Motor30A
Rear Defogger 40A
Main Fan Moto
r30A
Headlight Main 30A
Blowe
r40A
3
ST CUT140 AIG MAIN130ASUB FUSE MAIN(40 A)IG MAIN230A
4R ear Seat Heaters (20A )
5 STR Diagnosis Fus e7.5A
6A UDIO (ODMD) (15A)
7
8
9
10
11 Oil Level 7.5A
12 Fog Lights
*(20A )
13 Power Tailgate Closer (20A )
14 Hazard 10A
15 IGP2 15A
16 IG Coil 15A
17 Stop 10A
18 Horn1 0A
19 ACM 20A
20 Right Headlight Low Bea m15A
21 MG Clutch 7.5A
22 DBW1 5A
23 Left Headlight Low Beam 15A
24 DRL (10A )
25 FI Main 15A
26 Trailer (20A )
27 Small 20A
28 Interior Lights 7.5A
29 Back Up 10A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
*
*
*
Circuit Protected Amps
1 EPS
70A
Power Tailgate Motor (40A)
ABS/VSA FS R 20A
ABS/VSA Moto r40A
E-DPS (30A)
Main Fuse 120A
2
50A
Fuse Box Main 160A
Fuse Box Main 260A
IG Main 50A
Headlight Washer (30A)
Sub Fan Moto r30A
Rear Defogger 40A
Main Fan Moto r30A
Headlight Main 30A
Blowe r4 0A
3 ST CUT1
40A
IG MAIN1 30A
SUB FUSE MAIN (40A)
IG MAIN2 30A
4R ear Seat Heaters (20A )5STR Diagnosis Fus e7.5A
6A UDIO (ODMD) (15A)
7
8
9
1011Oil Level7.5A
12 Fog Lights*(20A )13Power Tailgate Closer(20A )
14 Hazard 10A
15IGP215A
16 IG Coil 15A
17Stop10 A
18 Horn10A19ACM20A
20 Right Headlight Low Bea m15A
21MG Clutch7.5A
22 DBW15A23Left Headlight Low Beam15A
24 DRL (10A )
25FI Main15A
26 Trailer (20A )
27Small20A
28 Interior Lights 7.5A
29Back Up10A
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*
*
*
*if equipped
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Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•  To reduce  the possibility  of fire  or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and  flames 
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags,  towels, or other  flammable  objects under  the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
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. Press the Info (p/q) buttons on the steering wheel to change
displays.
See page 128 to check the indicated maintenance service(s).
•  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.
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.
System
message
indicator Main
item
Sub item
Maintenance Minder
Main item Sub item
Models with full
color 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. 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.
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.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature
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.
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 Info (p/q) and SEL/RESET buttons on the steering wheel
to make selections in the multi-information display.
1. Scroll to Vehicle Settings, and select it.
2. Scroll to Maintenance Info, and select it. The oil life
reset mode is displayed.
3. Select Reset. The maintenance items disappear, and
the engine oil life display 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
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE