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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 297
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
You can change the automatic intermittent wiper
setting in the AUTO position.
Rain Sensing , Intermittent , and Speed Sensitive
can be selected.
Rain Sensing : Default setting.
Intermittent : You can adjust the intermittent time
using the adjustment ring.
Speed Sensitive : You can adjust the intermittent
time using the adjustment ring. In addition, the
intermittent time become s a few seconds shorter
when the vehicle speeds up. 2 Customized Features P. 297
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you, based in inputs from the mirror
sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select ON for synchronization mode, and
OFF for dual mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the
passenger’s side temperature and vent
mode become the same as the driver’s
side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and vent mo de, and the passenger’s
side temperature and ve nt mode can be set
separately.
You can also return to du al mode by changing the
passenger’s side temperature or switching the vent mode.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 374
Maximum Load Limit........................ 377
Towing a Trailer ................................ 379
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 380
Precautions While Driving................. 385
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 386
Shifting ............................................ 387
SPORT Mode.................................... 395
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 396
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 397
AcuraWatch
TM.................................. 398
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 402 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 404
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 418Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 423
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 430
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 441
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 443SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 444Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 447Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
High Voltage Battery ........................ 451 Braking
Brake System ................................... 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 458
Brake Assist System ......................... 459
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 460
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 468
Parking Sensor System
*................... 470
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 474
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 478
Surround View Camera System*..... 480
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 490
How to Refuel ................................. 491
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 492
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 76
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uuWhen Driving uAcuraWatchTM
Driving
AcuraWatchTM
AcuraWatchTM is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor lo cated in the front grille and a front sensor
camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
AcuraWatch
TM has the following functions:
■Functions that do not need to be activated by the driver
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
2 P. 418
• Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 2 P. 460
■Functions that need to be activated by the driver
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
2 P. 404
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 2 P. 423
• Traffic Jam Assist 2 P. 430
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