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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power m ode to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there
for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again onl y after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
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Client Service Information
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Acura Client
Relations/Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 100-5E-8F
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 636
•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
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 499
Accessories and Modifications ................ 580
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 225
AcuraLink® ................................................ 390
AcuraWatch
TM.................................... 22, 447
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 91
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow ............................ 91, 460
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) .... 189
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 546
Engine Oil ............................................... 541
Washer ................................................... 550
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 541
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 218
Front Seats.............................................. 207
Head Restraints ....................................... 212
Mirrors.................................................... 204
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Steering Wheel ....................................... 203
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 438
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 230
Changing the Mode................................ 230
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 232
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 574
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 234
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 230 Sensors .................................................... 235
Synchronized Mode ................................. 233
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 230
Air Pressure ....................................... 561, 635
Airbags ........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 57
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator .............................................. 55, 84
Knee Airbags ............................................. 49
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 273
Android Auto ............................................ 306
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 499
Indicator .................................................... 84
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 302
Armrest ..................................................... 218
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 243
Audio System ............................................ 238
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 268
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 241
Display Setup ........................................... 269
Error Messages ........................................ 310
General Information ................................ 313
Home Screen ........................................... 253
How to Update Wirelessly ........................ 262 How to Update with a USB Device........... 266
How to use Siri Eyes Free ......................... 301
iPod ........................................................ 290
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 269
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 293
Reactivating ............................................ 242
Remote Controls ..................................... 243
Security Code .......................................... 242
Status Area ............................................. 258
System Updates....................................... 262
Theft Protection ...................................... 242
USB Flash Drives .............................. 293, 315
USB Ports ................................................ 239
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 249
Authorized Manuals ................................ 643
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 162
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 191
Indicator.................................................... 87
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 430
OFF Button .............................................. 431
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 497
Indicator............................................ 77, 497
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 206
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 195
Automatic Lighting .................................. 187
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 546
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 547
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 546
Overheating ............................................ 612
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 419
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 507
Cup Holders .............................................. 223
Customized Features ............................... 335
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 190
Dead Battery ............................................ 610
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 357
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 232
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 637
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 186
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 204
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 542
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 185
Door Mirrors ............................................. 205
Doors ........................................................ 146
Auto Door Locking.................................. 162
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 162
Keys........................................................ 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 150 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 157
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 563
Driving ....................................................... 399
Automatic Transmission ........................... 419
Braking .................................................... 492
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 411
Shifting Gear ........................................... 420
Starting the Engine .................................. 413
Driving Position Memory System ............. 201
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 574
Dynamic Mode Switch .............................. 428
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 492
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 617
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 436
Emergency ................................................ 628
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant ................................................... 546
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Oil ........................................................... 541
Remote Engine Start ................................ 415
Starting ................................................... 413
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 540
Engine Coolant ......................................... 546
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 547
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 546 Overheating ............................................ 612
Temperature Gauge ................................ 126
Engine Oil ................................................. 541
Adding .................................................... 543
Checking................................................. 542
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 541
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 182
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 617
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 71
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 577
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 205F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 574
Oil ........................................................... 544
Flat Tire ............................................. 585, 593
Floor Mats ................................................. 576
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ....................................... 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 550
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 273
Fog Lights Indicator.................................................... 87
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 216
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Foot Brake................................................. 496
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 207
Adjusting ................................................. 207
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 489
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 521
Economy ................................................. 524
Gauge ..................................................... 126
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 131
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Range ...................................................... 131
Recommendation .................................... 521
Refueling ................................................. 521
Fuel Economy ............................................ 524
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 21, 522
Fuses .......................................................... 621
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 627
Locations ................................. 621, 624, 625
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 524
Gauge ..................................................... 126
Information ............................................. 521
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 131
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 521
Gauges ....................................................... 126
Gear Position Indicator ....................... 79, 422 Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 420
Glass (care) ................................................ 578
Glove Box .................................................. 221
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 583
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 361
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 372
Automatic Transferring............................ 371
Displaying Messages................................ 384
Favorite Contacts .................................... 373
HFL Buttons............................................. 361
HFL Menus .............................................. 365
HFL Status Display ................................... 363
In Case of Emergency .............................. 394
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 364
Making a Call .......................................... 374
Options During a Call .............................. 378
Phone Setup............................................ 367
Receiving a Call ....................................... 377
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 382
Ring Tone................................................ 371
Selecting a Phone .................................... 383
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 381
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM................................................ 276
Head Restraints ........................................ 212
Headlight Washers ................................... 197 Headlights
................................................ 186
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ...... 189
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 191
Automatic Operation .............................. 187
Dimming......................................... 186, 190
Operating ............................................... 186
Head-Up Display ...................................... 138
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 227
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 228
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 361
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 417
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 358
Honda App License Agreement .............. 316
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Identification Numbers............................ 636
Engine and Transmission ......................... 636
Vehicle Identification............................... 636
Illumination Control ................................ 198
Knob ...................................................... 198
Immobilizer System .................................. 173
Indicator ................................................... 88
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................. 91
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Green)............... 91, 461
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 84
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 87
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Locking/Unlocking.................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
From Inside .............................................. 159
From Outside ........................................... 150
Keys ........................................................ 146
Using a Key ............................................. 156
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 157
Low Battery Charge .................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 403
Lumbar Support ........................................ 207
M
Maintenance..................................... 133, 527
Battery..................................................... 569
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 575
Climate Control System ........................... 573
Coolant ................................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 531
Oil ........................................................... 542
Precautions .............................................. 528
Radiator................................................... 547
Remote Transmitter ......................... 571, 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 551
Safety ...................................................... 529
Service Items............................................ 535 Tires ........................................................ 560
Transmission Fluid ................................... 548
Under the Hood ...................................... 538
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 403
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................ 204
Door ....................................................... 205
Exterior ................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 580
MP3 ........................................................... 293
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 293
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 511
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 411
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 541
Adding .................................................... 543 Checking ................................................ 542
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 541, 635
Viscosity.......................................... 541, 635
Open Source Licenses .............................. 330
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 539
Panoramic Roof ...................................... 179
Power Windows...................................... 176
Tailgate................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overheating ............................................. 612
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 426
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 492
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 616
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................. 75, 618
Parking Sensor System ............................. 503
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
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Passing Indicators..................................... 186
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 296
Power Tailgate ......................................... 165
Power Windows ....................................... 176
Precautions While Driving ....................... 418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 418
Rain ........................................................ 418
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 585, 593
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 491
Radiator .................................................... 547
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 273
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 277
Range ........................................................ 131
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 639
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 200
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 216
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 234
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 204
Refueling .......................................... 521, 631
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 126
Gasoline ......................................... 521, 634
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Regulations .............................. 442, 563, 637
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 415 Remote Transmitter
................................. 155
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 571, 572
Bulbs ....................................................... 551
Fuses ....................................... 621, 624, 625
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 558
Tires ........................................................ 566
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 555
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 638
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 130
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 205
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 485
On and Off .............................................. 487
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 37
Checking ................................................... 41
Fastening ................................................... 38
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder ................................................... 36
Warning Indicator ................................ 36, 83
Seat Heaters .............................................. 228 Seats
.......................................................... 207
Adjusting ................................................ 207
Front Seats .............................................. 207
Lumbar Support ...................................... 207
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Seat Control Interface ............................. 209
Seat Heaters .................................... 228, 229
Ventilation .............................................. 228
Security System ......................................... 173
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 88
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 88
Select Button Operation................................................ 422
Select Lever ......................................... 19, 420
Operation.................................................. 19
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 426
Setting the Clock ...................................... 144
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 439
Shift Lever ........................................... 19, 420
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 19, 420
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 301
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 277
Snow Tires ................................................. 568
Spare Tire .......................................... 585, 635
Spark Plugs ............................................... 634
Specifications ............................................ 634
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