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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body afte r you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more fr equently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water direct ly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
Air Intake Vents
1 Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 374
Models with electronic gear selector
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 517
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 530
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 537
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 538
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 539
Jump Starting .................................... 540
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 544Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 545
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 547If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 547
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 548
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 548If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 549
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 550 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 552
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 553
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 557
Emergency Towing ........................... 558
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 559When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 560RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 561
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577
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 244, 252
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 434
Accessories and Modifications ................ 512
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 196
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 22
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 390
Additives Coolant .................................................. 482
Engine Oil ............................................... 475
Washer ................................................... 485
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 475
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 188
Front Seats.............................................. 180
Head Restraints ....................................... 183
Mirrors.................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ....................................... 176
Temperature ........................................... 117
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 419
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 205
Changing the Mode................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 211
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 506
Sensors ................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................ 209
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 205
Air Pressure ...................................... 494, 565 Airbags
........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 53, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 230
Ambient Light Off Switch ........................ 191
Android Auto ............................................ 262
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Indicator .................................................... 79
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 258
Armrest ..................................................... 188
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 217
Audio System ............................................ 214
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 228
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 216
Error Messages ........................................ 267
General Information ................................ 274
Internet Radio .......................................... 250
iPhone ............................................. 250, 276
iPod ......................................................... 247
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 244, 252
Reactivating ............................................. 216
Recommended CDs ................................. 275
Recommended Devices ............................ 276 Remote Controls ..................................... 217
Security Code .......................................... 216
Theft Protection ...................................... 216
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 276
USB Port.................................................. 215
Authorized Manuals ................................ 574
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 148
Customize ....................................... 126, 304
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 166
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button .............................................. 383
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Indicator............................................ 74, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 74, 432
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 179
Automatic Lighting .................................. 163
Automatic Transmission ........................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 372
Shifting ................................................... 371
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 216
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 117
Average Speed ......................................... 118
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Index
Illumination Control................................ 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 152
Indicator ................................................... 83
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ..... 85, 86, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 79
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 74, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 74, 432
Blind spot information (BSI) ....................... 88
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 548
Charging System............................... 75, 547
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 33
ECON (Econ mode) ................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 549
Fog Lights ................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................ 75
High Beam ................................................ 82
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 87, 411
Lights On .................................................. 82 Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 547
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 81, 424, 426
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 548
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System..................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System ............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System............................................. 80, 417
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 418
Information ............................................... 563
Information Screen ................................... 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 387
Dynamic Mode Button ............................. 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 189 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 250
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 533
Jump Starting ........................................... 540
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention.................................. 143
Number Tag ............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 147
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 144, 365
Types and Functions ................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 409
Language (HFL) ........................................ 318
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 289
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Index
Lights................................................. 162, 486
Automatic ............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement .................................... 486
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Fog Lights ................................................ 165
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 189
Light Switches ......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 161
Load Limits ................................................ 359
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
From Inside .............................................. 145
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
Low Battery Charge .................................. 547
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 565
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 359
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180M
Maintenance............................................. 463
Battery .................................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 485
Cleaning ................................................. 507
Climate Control System ........................... 506
Coolant ................................................... 482
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 467
Oil ........................................................... 476
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 483
Remote Transmitter ......................... 504, 505
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 486
Safety...................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 470
Tires ........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 484
Under the Hood .............................. 472, 473
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 548
Map Lights ................................................ 190
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ...................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................ 177
Door ....................................................... 178
Exterior ................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 512
Moonroof ................................................. 157
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 456
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 566
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 475, 565
Adding ................................................... 478
Checking ................................................ 476
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 475, 565
Viscosity.......................................... 475, 565
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses .............................. 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 560
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 474
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows...................................... 155
Trunk ...................................................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature .............................. 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating ............................................. 545
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Index
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM) .................................................... 423
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 119
Shift Button......................................... 18, 371
Shift Lever ........................................... 20, 378
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 379
Shifting (Transmission) ......... 18, 20, 371, 378
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 38
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 233
Snow Tires ................................................. 501
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 530, 565
Spark Plugs ................................................ 564
Specifications ............................................ 564
Specified Fuel .................................... 459, 564
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator ................... 85
Sport Mode ............................................... 387
Sport+ Mode ............................................. 387
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 386
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Does Not Start ......................................... 537
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 160
Jump Starting .......................................... 540
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 445
Summer Tires ............................................ 501 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 423
Indicator.................................................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 458
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 158
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Temperature Sensor ................................. 212
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 518
Text Message .................................... 346, 348
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 424
Indicator............................................ 81, 551
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 424
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 517
Tires ........................................................... 493
Air Pressure ..................................... 494, 565
Chains..................................................... 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 493
Flat Tire (Puncture) .......................... 517, 530
Inspection ............................................... 493
Labeling .................................................. 494
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 517, 530
Regulations ............................................. 496 Rotation.................................................. 500
Spare (Optional) .............................. 530, 565
Summer .................................................. 501
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 518
Wear Indicators....................................... 498
Winter .................................................... 501
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 361
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 361
Emergency .............................................. 558
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 424
Indicator ........................................... 81, 551
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 424
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 371, 378
Automatic................................. 18, 370, 371
Dual Clutch............................... 20, 370, 378
Fluid ....................................................... 484
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 372
Number .................................................. 566
Sequential Mode..................................... 376
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 380
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 379
TRIP Button .............................................. 116
Trip Meter ................................................ 117
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................... 553, 554, 555, 556
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 558
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 537
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