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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at l east 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
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Information
Warranty Coverages
■U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is cove red by these warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissions control systems and accessorie s, against defects in materials and
workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty – these two warranties cover your ve hicle’s emissions control systems.
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for
exact information.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered for
rust-through from the inside for the specified time peri od with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limite d Warranty – Acura accessories are covered under this warranty.
Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty booklet for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Acura replacement parts
against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Client Service Information
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 532
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Requirements to access Pandora ®
• Latest version of the Pandora app
installed on your Android, Blackberry, or
iPhone.
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the in ternet via WiFi or
cellular data network.
■Disclaimer of Pandora ®
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 235, 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 430
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 355
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 449
Engine Oil ................................................ 443
Washer .................................................... 452
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 443
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 186
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 182
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 123
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 393
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 244
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 254
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors .................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Air Pressure ............................... 463, 529, 531
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 51, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 79
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 214
Audio System ............................................ 210
Adjusting the Sound................................ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 212
Error Messages ........................................ 250
General Information ................................ 255
Internet Radio ......................................... 242
iPhone............................................. 242, 258
iPod ........................................................ 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 235, 245
Reactivating ............................................ 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 256
Recommended Devices............................ 258
Remote Controls ..................................... 214 Security Code ......................................... 213
Shortcuts ................................................ 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 213
USB Flash Drives...................................... 258
USB Port ................................................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 222
Authorized Manuals ................................ 539
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 151
Customize ...................................... 132, 270
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 344
OFF Button ............................................. 344
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 72, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 166
Automatic Transmission .......................... 332
Creeping................................................. 332
Kickdown ............................................... 332
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 334
Shifting ................................................... 333
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 212
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 123
Average Speed ......................................... 124
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery)........................... 471, 472
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 512
Jump Starting ......................................... 505
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 471
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 192
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 394
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 280
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 401
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 452
Foot Brake .............................................. 404
Parking Brake.......................................... 401
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 513
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 394
Bulb Replacement .................................... 453
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 458
Brake/Taillights........................................ 457
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 457
Fog Lights ............................................... 453 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 453
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 454
Headlights ............................................... 453
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 459
Puddle Lights ........................................... 459
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 459
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 456
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 453
Bulb Specifications ........................... 528, 530
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 336
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 319, 321
CD Player ................................................... 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 191
Certification Label .................................... 532
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 453
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 512
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 478
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 476
Client Service Information ....................... 540
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 475
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors ................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode................................. 203
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 409
Coat Hooks ............................................... 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 409
Compact Spare Tire
(Optional)................................ 495, 529, 531
Compass .................................................... 314
Console Compartment ............................. 190
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 449
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 510
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 332
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