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Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after 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 frequently 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 inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. St anding too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly 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.
Air Intake Vents
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A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resi n coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish,
the wheels also may lo se their luster or appear burn ished. To avoid water stains,
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1 Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and st rong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the corr ect coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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The inside lenses of exterior lights (headli ghts, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in mo isture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
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Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 600
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessori es are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Acura parts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is prop erly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Acura has appr oved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, draine d battery, or other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 239, 264
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 501
Accessories and Modifications ................ 561
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 173
AcuraLink ................................................. 416
AcuraWatch
TM.................................... 22, 452
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 80, 466
Additives Coolant .................................................. 531
Engine Oil ............................................... 526
Washer ................................................... 534
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 526
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 167
Front Seats.............................................. 158
Head Restraints ....................................... 162
Mirrors.................................................... 156
Rear Seat ................................................ 166
Steering Wheel ....................................... 153
Temperature ............................................. 96
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 175
Changing the Mode................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 176
Maintenance........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Synchronization Mode ............................ 177
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 175 Air Pressure
....................................... 543, 607
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 44
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 52, 76
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
AM/FM Radio .................................... 194, 225
Android Auto ............................................ 275
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 501
Indicator .................................................... 75
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 270
Armrest ..................................................... 167
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 185
Audio System ............................................ 180
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 192, 220
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 183
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................ 208, 267
CD .................................................. 196, 239
Display Setup ................................... 193, 221
Error Messages ........................................ 280
General Information ................................ 291
HDD ........................................................ 242
iPhone ............................................. 262, 294
iPod ................................................. 199, 255
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 205, 239, 264 Pandora
®....................................... 202, 262
Reactivating ............................................ 184
Recommended CDs ................................. 292
Recommended Devices............................ 294
Security Code .......................................... 184
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 269
SiriusXM ® Radio ...................................... 228
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ............................. 258
Theft Protection ...................................... 184
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 181
USB Flash Drives ...................... 205, 264, 295
USB Port.................................................. 182
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 188
Authorized Manuals ................................ 616
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Customize ....................................... 105, 329
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 147
Automatic Lighting .................................. 144
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 183
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 96
Average Speed ........................................... 97
B
Battery...................................................... 551
Charging System Indicator................. 74, 596
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 590
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 551
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 552
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ..................................... 172
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Index
Blind spot information System................ 445
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 208, 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 345, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 68
Brake System ............................................. 499
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 501
Brake Assist System ................................. 502
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 500
Indicator ............................................ 72, 598
Parking Brake .......................................... 499
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 152
Built-in Key ................................................ 113
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 535
Back-Up Light .......................................... 538
Fog Lights ................................................ 535
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 535
Headlights ............................................... 535
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 539
Rear License Plate Light............................ 539
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 536
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 536
Bulb Specifications .................................... 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69 Carrying Cargo
................................. 427, 429
CD Player ........................................... 196, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 535
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 596
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 558
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 555
Client Service Information ....................... 617
Climate Control System ............................ 175
Changing the Mode ................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 176
Maintenance ........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 175
Clock .......................................................... 110 CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 455
Coat Hook ................................................ 173
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 580, 607
Compass ...................................................... 97
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Controls .................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Creeping ................................................... 438
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 505
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customized Features ................. 99, 310, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 146
Dead Battery ............................................ 590
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 176
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 143
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 156
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 527
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 142
Door Mirrors ............................................. 157
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Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 513
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Information ............................................. 510
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling ................................................. 510
Gauges ......................................................... 92
Gear Position Indicator ............................... 73
Glass (care) ................................................ 559
Glove Box .................................................. 170
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 563
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 345, 374
Auto Answer ........................................... 391
Automatic Import of Cellular
Phonebook and Call History ........... 361, 393
Automatic Transferring .................... 359, 391
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 359
Displaying Messages ........................ 370, 411
HFL Buttons ..................................... 345, 374
HFL Menus ...................................... 347, 377
HFL Status Display............................ 346, 375
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 346, 376
Making a Call .................................. 364, 402
Options During a Call ...................... 368, 408
Phone Setup .................................... 352, 382
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 397 Receiving a Call ............................... 367, 407
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 369
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 409
Ring Tone................................................ 392
Roadside Assistance ................................ 415
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message
Account ................................................ 410
Speed Dial ....................................... 362, 394
Text Message .................................. 357, 369
To Clear the System ................................ 360
To Create a Security PIN .................. 358, 389
To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option................................................... 357
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 387
Use Contact Photo .................................. 392
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 242
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
Head Restraints ........................................ 162
Headlights ................................................. 143
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 147
Automatic Operation............................... 144
Dimming ......................................... 143, 146
Operating................................................ 143
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 174
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 345, 374
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 436
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 342
Honda App License Agreement .............. 296
I
Identification Numbers............................ 608
Engine and Transmission ......................... 608
Vehicle Identification............................... 608
Illumination Control ................................ 152
Knob ...................................................... 152
Immobilizer System .................................. 132
Indicator ................................................... 79
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).... 80, 81, 466
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 75
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 78
Blind spot information System ........... 83, 446
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 598
Charging System............................... 74, 596
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 83, 84
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 76, 598
Fog Light .................................................. 78
Gear Position ............................................ 73
High Beam ................................................ 78
Immobilizer System ................................... 79
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 82, 484
Lights On .................................................. 78
Low Fuel ................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 73, 596
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 77, 448, 450, 599
Maintenance Minder............................... 519
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