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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to
Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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CLIENT INFORMATION
CLIENT INFORMATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q:
Ho
w do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
Y
ou can adjust the clock time from the Settings menu (see page 41).
Q:
Wh
y doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brak
e pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q:
What is
the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in
the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the
ambient lighting.
Q:
Wh
y won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the
k
eyless access remote is within range?
A:
If y
ou pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlock
ed. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing glo
ves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:
A
fter my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a
code.
Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases,
you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and pr
ess and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q:
Wh
y can’t I select an item using the interface dial?
A:
T
o prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the
v
ehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q:
Wher
e can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A:
Check the
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q:
Wh
y can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A:
Audio may be str
eaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and
the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter (if
applicable).
Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q:
Is m
y phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A:
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility
for Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
and
SMS text messaging and/or e-mail.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Contact Us
Acura dealer 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
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 922-8729
Fax: (877) 939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
Q:
Ev
ery time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these of
f?
A:
Pr
ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice
Pr
ompt. Select Off.
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identification Number
• 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
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further
information concerning emission
warranties or report violations of the
terms of the emission warranties by
contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
