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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face up under the hoist.
3. Insert the hoist bracke t into the center hole
of the flat tire.
4. Turn the wheel nut wrench with the jack
handle bar (clockwise) until the flat tire rests
against the underbody of the vehicle, and
you hear the hoist click.
5. Securely store the jack, wheel nut wrench,
and jack handle bar back in the tool case.
Store the case in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire wi th the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes
on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will
start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure Monitor Problem
appears on the multi-information display (MID), but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the MID
and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the jack and tools securely before
driving.
Center Cap
Wheel Nut Wrench Jack Handle Bar
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change to
(N when you turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position on the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N button is light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 239
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and the exterior lights flash rapidly for five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 427
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
■ Engine Oil
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
■
Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.03 US gal (7.68 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.44 US gal (1.67 L)
(change including the remaining 0.108 US gal
(0.409 L) in the expansion tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize245/50R20 102HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular20 x 8JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 414
Parking Brake.......................................... 299
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 79
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 414
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 179
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 291
Bulb Replacement .................................... 352
Back-Up Light ......................................... 355
Brake Light and Rear Tu rn Signal Light .... 353
Fog Lights ............................................... 352
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 352
Headlights .............................................. 352
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 356
Puddle Lights .......................................... 356
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 356
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 352
Taillights ................................................. 355
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights ............. 354
Bulb Specifications ................................... 432
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 251
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 231, 233
Center Pocket ........................................... 205
Certification Label ................................... 434 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 352
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 412
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Larger Children .......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 377
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 375
Client Service Information ....................... 441
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
Clock .......................................................... 136
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 307
Coat Hook ................................................. 210 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 307
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 385, 433
Console Compartment ............................. 204
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 246
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 322
Cup Holders .............................................. 206
Customized Features ................................ 125
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................. 407
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 221
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror....................................... 184
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 343
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 167
Door Mirrors ............................................. 185
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Index
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM).......... 274
On and Off .............................................. 276
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 31
Safety Checklist ........................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 212
Seats .......................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 187
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Seat Heaters .................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 212
Second Row Seat ............................. 191, 192
Third Row Seat ........................................ 198 Second Row Outer Seats Heaters
............ 213
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 192
Security System ......................................... 158
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 90
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 91
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 253
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 254
Setting the Clock ...................................... 136
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 123
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 247
Operation................................................ 249
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 21, 247
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Snow Tires ................................................. 369
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 385, 433
Spark Plugs ............................................... 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel ................................... 327, 432
Speedometer ............................................ 117
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator............................................ 89, 414
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ....... 290
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48 Steering Wheel
........................................ 183
Adjusting ................................................ 183
Heater .................................................... 211
Stopping ................................................... 316
Summer Tires ............................................ 369
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 211
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
System Message Indicator ......................... 91
T
Tachometer.............................................. 117
Tailgate ..................................................... 151
Unable to Open ...................................... 429
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 121, 226
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 393
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 198
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 191
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 210
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 294, 416
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 392
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 361
Air Pressure..................................... 362, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 361
Inspection ............................................... 361
Labeling .................................................. 362
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 385, 392
Regulations ............................................. 364
Rotation.................................................. 368
Spare Tire ....................................... 385, 433
Summer .................................................. 369
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 393
Tire Chains.............................................. 369
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 392
Wear Indicators....................................... 366
Winter .................................................... 369
Tools ......................................................... 384
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 236
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 236
Emergency .............................................. 427
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Transmission ....................................... 21, 247
Dual Clutch............................... 21, 246, 247
Fluid ....................................................... 350
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 249
Number .................................................. 434
Sequential Mode..................................... 253
TRIP Button .............................................. 120
Trip Meter ................................................ 121 Troubleshooting
....................................... 383
Blown Fuse ...................... 418, 421, 424, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 427
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 409
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 404
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 385, 392
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 27, 149
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 167
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 89
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Does Not Activate .................................... 404
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Remote Engine Start ................................ 241
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 205
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 287
Off Button............................................... 288
Off Indicator.............................................. 88
System Indicator ................................ 88, 287
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 342, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 287
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 99
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 412
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 438
Watts ......................................................... 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 366
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 389
Window Washers ..................................... 175
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 351
Switch ..................................................... 175
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 175
Cleaning ................................................. 378
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 221
Washer Fluid ........................................... 351
Wiper Blades ........................................... 357
Wipers and Washers................................ 175
Winter Tires .............................................. 369
Snow Tires .............................................. 369
Tire Chains .............................................. 369
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