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Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield
washer reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water
solution can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is monitored by the sensor
on the negative terminal. If there is a problem with
the sensor, a message appears on multi-information
display. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting the battery, see page 99.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears on the
multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully into the washer fluid
reservoir (see page 115). Do not overflow the
reservoir.
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1.

Turn the
vehicle off.
2.

Hold
the wiper switch in the MIST position, then
turn the vehicle on. Both wiper arms lift up. Turn
the vehicle off.
3.

Lift both
wiper arms.
4.

Pr
ess and hold the tab, then slide the holder out
from the wiper arm.
5.

Pull the
end of the wiper blade to the direction of
the arrow in the image until it unfastens from the
holder’s end cap.
6.

Pull the
wiper blade to the opposite direction to
slide it out from its holder.
7.
Insert the

flat side of the new wiper blade onto the
bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the
way.
8.

Install the
end of the wiper blade into the cap.
9.

Slide
the holder onto the wiper arm until it locks.
10.

Lower both
wiper arms.
11.

Turn
the vehicle on, and hold the wiper switch in
the MIST position until both wiper arms return to
the standard position.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage
the windshield.
NOTICE
Holder
Tab
Wiper
blade
End cap at
the bottom
Holder CapWiper
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Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
•
Pr
operly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
129) for the specified pressure.
•

Underinflated
tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•

Ov
erinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
•

Ev
ery day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
•

Measur
e the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than
checked when cold.
•

A

t least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
•

An
y damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if
you see fabric or cord.
•

Unev
en or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•

Cracks or other damage
around the valve stems.
Wear IndicatorsThe groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator
is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have
poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear mark
indicator
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation
and maintenance.
WARNING
Original
tire sizes
Number of
people your
vehicle can
carry Proper cold
tire pressure
Total weight your
vehicle can carry
(do not exceed)
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using
tires of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems to
work incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t
possible, replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels. Only use TPMS-specified wheels approved for your
vehicle.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner’s Manual.
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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of
wear.
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are the
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire Chains
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains: Cable type: SCC
Radial Chain SC1040. Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that
they do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of tire
chains.
WARNING
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage
your vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they
are hitting any part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
P245/40R19 98W
•
P: v
ehicle type (passenger)
•

2
45: tire width in millimeters
•

40: aspect ratio (tir
e section height as a
percentage of its width)
•

R:
tire construction code (radial)
•

19: rim
diameter in inches
•

98: load index (code indicating
maximum load

tire can carry)
•

W: speed symbol (code indicating
maximum speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters that
look like the example below. TIN is
located on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the
tire can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal
grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread.
Tire size Tire
Identication
Number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identication mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
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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
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Light Bulbs ............................................................. 129
Lights ........................................................................\
. 33
Brightness Control
............................................... 33
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 33
Interior Lights
....................................................... 33
Map Lights
............................................................ 34
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................. 65
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 29
Lock Tab
................................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low Speed Follow (LSF)
.......................................83
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24
Maintenance
.......................................................... 112
Maintenance Minder
......................................... 113
Opening the Hood ............................................. 115
Safety Precautions............................................. 112 Service Codes
..................................................... 114
Under the Hood
................................................. 115
Making a Call
.......................................................... 60
Malfunction indicator lamp

.................................22
Malfunction Indicators

.......................................... 22
Map Legend
............................................................. 71
Map Lights
.............................................................. 34
Master Door Lock Switch
.....................................30
Maximum Load Limit
............................................. 74
MID
........................................................................\
.... 26
Mirrors
..................................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
............40
Power Door Mirrors
............................................ 40
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
..................................40
Moonroof
................................................................. 32
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................93
NA

V button ............................................................. 67Navigation
...............................................................66
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ...............................72
Detour
....................................................................72
Display and Controls
...........................................67
Entering a Destination

........................................69
Find Near

est Place ...............................................70
Home Address
......................................................69
Interface Dial Feedback
.....................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................71
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................70
Place Category
.....................................................70
Routing
..................................................................71
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................66
Str

eet Address ......................................................69
System Guidance Volume

.................................68
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................66
Traffic
.....................................................................72
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.....................................71
Voice Prompt
.......................................................68
Navigation Commands

.......................................133
ODMD

.....................................................................48
On-Demand Multi-Use Display

.........................48
One-

Touch Turn Signal .........................................34
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................115
Opening the Trunk
..................................................29
Operator Assistance
..............................................65
Overheating
..........................................................100
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................59
Pandora
....................................................................55
Pandora
® Commands ........................................... 134
P
arking Brake .......................................................... 80
Parking Sensor System

.......................................... 92
P

assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
....................110
Phone

........................................................................\
59
Phonebook
............................................................... 61
PHONE button
....................................................... 57
Phone Commands
................................................ 133
Pick-Up button
........................................................ 57
Place Category
........................................................ 70
Power Door Mirrors............................................... 40
Power Mode............................................................. 77
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 32
Power Rear Sunshade
........................................... 44
Power Window
........................................................ 31
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......22
Rain-Sensing Wipers
.............................................. 35
RDM indicator
......................................................... 23
Readiness Codes
................................................... 128
Rear Camera
............................................................ 93
Rear Sunshade
........................................................ 44
Rear Temperature Control Dial
...........................44
Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 40
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
CMBS indicator

.......................................................
23
CMBS off indicator

.................................................
25
Collision Mitigation Braking System
™ ............... 89
C
ompact Disc (CD)

................................................ 51
Compact Disc Commands

.................................. 134
C

ompact Spare Tire*

............................................ 105
Condition Indicators

.............................................. 24
Contact Us

............................................................. 131
Cross Traffic Monitor

............................................. 96
Cruise Control

......................................................... 82
Cruise Control indicators

...................................... 25
Customiz

ed Features

............................................. 41
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls

............................ 2
Destination

.............................................................. 69
Detour

....................................................................... 72
Dialing a Number

.................................................. 60
Distance button

..................................................... 83
Door Mirrors

........................................................... 40
Door Operation

..................................................... 30
Doors........................................................................\
.29 Childproof Door Locks

....................................... 30
Front Door Inner Handle

................................... 30
Lock Tab

................................................................ 30
Master Door Lock Switch

.................................. 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................... 126
Driv

er’s Knee Airbag

................................................. 8
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes

....................... 109
Driving


...................................................................... 73
Braking

.................................................................. 80
Exterior Checks ..................................................... 73
Interior Checks

..................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit

.......................................... 74
Power Mode

.......................................................... 77
Refueling

................................................................ 97
Remote Engine Start

........................................... 76
Shifting................................................................... 78
Driving Position Memory System

....................... 39
Electric Parking Brake

........................................... 80
Electric Parking Brake indicator

........................... 24
Electric P

arking Brake system indicator ............. 23
Electric Power Steering indicator
........................ 23
E-Mail

........................................................................\
63
Emergency Assistance

........................................... 65
Emergency Engine Stop

...................................... 101
Emergency Towing

............................................... 101
Engine and Fuel

..................................................... 129
Engine Compartment Cover

............................... 116
Engine

Compartment Fuse Boxes .................... 108
Engine Coolant

...................................................... 119
Engine Oil

............................................................... 117
Engine Oil Life

....................................................... 118
Engine Start/Stop Button

..................................... 77
EPS indicator

........................................................... 23
Exterior Lights

......................................................... 33
Fastening a Seat Belt

............................................... 7FCW indicator
.........................................................
23
FCW off indicator ...................................................
25
Find Nearest Place .................................................
70
Floor Mats ...............................................................
38
Fluids .......................................................................
129
FM/AM Radio .........................................................
49
FM/AM Radio Commands
..................................
134
F
oot Brake ...............................................................
80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .....................
86
Frequently Asked Questions
..............................
130
F
ront Airbags (SRS) ..................................................
8
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
30
Front Seats ...............................................................
36
Fuel Information .....................................................
97
Fuse Locations ......................................................
108
Changing Fuses ...................................................
111
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes.....................109
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .................
108
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box .................
110
Garage Opener ........................................................42
Hang-Up/Back button ....................................
57, 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
..............................
52
Har
d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ..................
134
Headlight Washers .................................................
35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..............................
34
Head R
estraints ......................................................
37
Heated Steering Wheel
........................................
44
High beams indicator
............................................
25
Home Address .........................................................
69
HomeLink .................................................................
42
Hood .......................................................................
115
Immobilizer indicator ............................................
24
Installing a Child Seat ............................................
18
Instrument Panel ....................................................
22
Condition Indicators ...........................................
24
Malfunction Indicators .......................................
22
On/Off Indicators ................................................
25
Interface Dial Feedback ........................................
68
Interior Fuse Boxes ......................................
109, 110
Interior Lights ..........................................................
33
Intermittent Wipers ..............................................34
iPod........................................................................\
....53
iPod
® Commands .................................................. 134
Jump Starting ..........................................................99
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 29
K

eyless Access System indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
..........................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................88
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Left selector wheel:
................................................ 47