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uuWhen Driving uAcura Integrated Dynamics System
Driving
■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart. Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 359
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 463
Last Dynamic ModeNext Dynamic ModeWelcome Accent Light Color*1
SNOWNORMALWhite
COMFORTCOMFORTBlue
NORMAL or SPORTNORMALWhite
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The vehicle stops with the gear position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the ba ttery is 14°F (−10°C). or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo .
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Integrated Dynamics Sy stem mode is changed to SNOW or SPORT mode.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 443
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 443
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 550
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R or (S, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the tra nsmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The Integrated Dynamics Sy stem mode is changed to SNOW or SPORT mode.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pe dal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 550
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 545
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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Index
Snow Tires................................................ 620
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 544
Spare Tire ......................................... 637, 687
Spark Plugs ............................................... 686
Specifications ........................................... 686
Specified Fuel ................................... 574, 686
Speed Limit Information ......................... 138
Speed/Distance Units ............................... 142
Speedometer ............................................ 136
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 143
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 470
Starting the Engine .................................. 443
Does Not Start ........................................ 660
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 663
Remote Engine Start ............................... 445
Steering Wheel ........................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Stopping ................................................... 554
Summer Tires ............................................ 620
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 238
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 474
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Surround View Camera System ............... 566
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 193
Synchronized Mode ................................. 250
System Message Indicator ....................... 100
System Updates ........................................ 281
T
Tachometer............................................... 142
Tailgate ..................................................... 173
Unable to Open ....................................... 683
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 136
Outside Temperature Display ................... 137
Temperature Sensor ......................... 137, 252
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 646
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 237
Time (Setting) ........................................... 154
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 672
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator ............................................ 97, 672
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 645
Tires ........................................................... 612
Air Pressure ..................................... 613, 687
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 612
Inspection ................................................ 612
Labeling .................................................. 613
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 637, 645
Regulations ............................................. 615
Rotation .................................................. 619
Spare Tire ........................................ 637, 687
Summer .................................................. 620
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 646
Tire Chains .............................................. 620
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 645
Wear Indicators ....................................... 617
Winter ..................................................... 620 Tools
.......................................................... 636
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 435
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 437
Load Limits .............................................. 435
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 440
Emergency .............................................. 681
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 475
Indicator............................................ 97, 672
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 535
Transmission ....................................... 21, 451
Automatic ......................................... 21, 451
Fluid ........................................................ 600
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 87, 453
Indicator.................................................. 673
Number................................................... 688
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 457
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 88
Trip Computer .......................................... 140
Trip Meter ................................................. 140
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