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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
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 assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cabl es 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 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 343
3.Turn the power system on and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Turn the power
system off and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-Volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the 12-Volt Battery Chargi ng System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharge the battery.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the power system.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 418 to P. 425.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Index
442
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 305
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 209
Accessories and Modifications ................. 380
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 208
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 255
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 24
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) .................................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 94
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 347
Engine Oil ................................................ 342
Washer .................................................... 351
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 342
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 199
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Head Restraints........................ 193, 195, 196
Headlights ............................................... 352
Mirrors .................................................... 184
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Steering Wheel ........................................ 183
Temperature ............................................ 121
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 289
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 221
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374 Rear Climate Control System ................... 222
Sensors ................................................... 226
Synchronized Mode................................. 218
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Air Pressure ....................................... 362, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 52
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 57, 87
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Indicator.................................................... 87
Armrest ..................................................... 199
Audio System ............................................ 228
Authorized Manuals ................................ 440
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 150
Customize ............................................... 131
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 172
Indicator.................................................... 87
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Indicator.................................................. 303
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 303 Automatic Folding Door Mirror
.............. 186
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 176
Automatic Lighting .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 121
Average Speed ......................................... 122B
Back-Up Light........................................... 355
Battery ...................................................... 370
12-Volt ................................................... 370
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ......................................... 82, 412
High Voltage........................................... 298
Jump Starting ......................................... 407
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 370
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 371
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 206
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 291
Indicator ................................................... 98
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 74
Brake System ............................................ 299
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Brake Assist System................................. 306
Brake System Indicator .............................. 79
Fluid ....................................................... 351
Foot Brake .............................................. 302
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Index
Doors......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 150
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 150
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 18, 147
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 364
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ....................................................... 229
Braking .................................................... 299
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 237
Shifting Gear ........................................... 247
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Driving Position Memory System ............. 181
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Creeping ................................................. 246
Fluid ........................................................ 350
Kickdown ................................................ 246
Operating the Shift Button................. 21, 249
Shifting.................................................... 247
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 122 Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 299
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 287
Emergency ................................................ 427
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 437
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 434
Coolant ................................................... 347
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 342
Remote Engine Start................................ 241
Starting ................................................... 239
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 341
Engine Coolant ......................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Engine Oil ................................................. 342
Adding .................................................... 344
Checking................................................. 343
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 335
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 342
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 89, 414
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 377
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 185
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 374
Oil .......................................................... 345
Flat Tire ............................................. 385, 392
Floor Mats ................................................ 376
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 351
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 350
Engine Coolant ....................................... 347
Windshield Washer ................................. 351
Fog Lights ................................................. 171
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 192
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 198
Foot Brake ................................................ 302
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 187
Adjusting ................................................ 187
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 257
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 122
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 122
Recommendation.................................... 327
Refueling ................................................ 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................ 23
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