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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with a system
related to braking other than the
conventional brake system.●Comes on while driving - Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer
immediately.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
electric parking brake system and/or the
automatic brake hold system.●Stays on constantly - Avoid using the parking
brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
radar sensor.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
●Make sure the total load is within the Maximum
Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator●Comes on when the automatic brake hold
system is on.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 556
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
●Comes on when the auto matic brake hold is
activated.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 556
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Transmission
System Indicator
•The current gear sele ction blinks if the
transmission system has a problem.• Blinks while driving - Performance may be
reduced. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and
have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The indicated current gear selection blinks if
you cannot put the transmission into
(R due
to a transmission system failure.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the performance of the vehicle is reduced.
•Avoid sudden starts, sudd en acceleration and high
speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the paddle shifters cannot be used.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and the vehicle is no longer
able to run.•Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 685
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can set the
power mode to ON as an emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 676
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking
brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
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Instrument Panel
Indicates the state of Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control* and blind spot information system, such as On, Off, or Failure, by
color and letters.
The following colors indica te the state of any of the above mentioned systems:
• Green: The system is on.
• Gray: The system is off.
• Amber: There is a probl em with the system.
■Safety Support1Safety Support
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press and roll the
right selector wheel to se lect the desired item, and
then press the right selector wheel.
2 Road Departure Mitigation On and Off
P. 538
2 CMBS
TM On and Off P. 483
2 System On and Off P. 493
2 Blind spot information System On and Off
P. 473
You can also confirm the st ate of the each function
by the color of the sa fety support indicator.
2 Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 101
2 Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
P. 103
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is
green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear
only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 565
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Rotate the switch to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, rotate the switch
to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if
you do not cancel the lights off mode, the
lights come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 97
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1, (2, or (3).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door
mirrors*1 will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
*1: Driver’s seat only
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door mirrors*1
will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button ( 1, (2, or
( 3.
•Adjust the seat position, door mirrors*1, or steering
wheel*1.
•Put the transmission into a position other than ( P.
•Press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory Buttons
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 416
Towing a Trailer ................................ 422
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 432
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 434
Precautions While Driving................. 440
Automatic Transmission ................... 441
Shifting ............................................ 442
Acura Integrated Dynamics System... 450
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 457
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............463
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 465
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®)*..... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 467
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 469
Blind spot information System.......... 471
AcuraWatch
TM................................... 474
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 479
Low Speed Braking Control*............ 490
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 496
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 514
Traffic Jam Assist.......................... 523Road Departure Mitigation System ..............535 Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 541
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 547
Radar Sensor ................................... 549
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 550
Braking Brake System ................................... 551
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 558
Brake Assist System ......................... 559
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 560
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 571
Surround View Camera System*..... 573
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 581
How to Refuel ................................. 582
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 584
* Not available on all models
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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 422
•When towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590 kg), use of gasoline with a pump
octane number of 91 or higher is recommended.
u Towing performance can be affected by high altitude, high temperature, or
steep uphill.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop syst em using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button. The
trailer weight can affect your vehicle’s br ake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is
activated on a hill while towing a trailer.
• Turn off the rear parking sensor system.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 565
•Turn off the Low Speed Braking Control syst em. It may activate if it detects the
towed object as an obstacle.
2 System On and Off P. 493
•Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Remember to unhitch the tra iler before changing a
flat tire. Ask the trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer’s spare tire.
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
1 Towing Speeds and Gears
When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
At higher speeds, the trai ler may sway or affect
vehicle handling.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you press the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 663
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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