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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii

Your Vehicle at a Glance ...............................................................................................................................4Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................7Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................57Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................105How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................187What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ...........................................................................................................................................................199The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................227The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................259This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information ...............................................................................................................................281ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..................................................................... 295A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..............................................................................................................299How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models ofthe MDX. You may find descriptions ofequipment and features that are not on yourparticular model.

The information and specifications includedin this publication were in effect at the timeof approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. reserves the right, however, todiscontinue or change specifications ordesign at any time without notice andwithout incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Owner’s Identif ication

POUR CLIENTS CANADIENAVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avezbesoin d’un Manuel du Conducteuren français, veuillez demander àvotre concessionnaire decommander le numéro de pièce33S3V850

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to readthis manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manualhelps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Acura dealer’sstaff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Acura.Your Acura dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased toanswer any questions and concerns.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand responsibilities.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product containsor emits chemicals known to thestate of California to cause cancerand birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, otherproperty, or the environment.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one ormore recording devices commonlyreferred to as ‘‘event data recorders’’or ‘‘sensing and diagnostic modules.’’

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Acura MDX was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure.

Introduction

WARNING:

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Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.

To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This information alertsyou to potential hazards that couldhurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical orpossible to warn you about all thehazards associated with operating ormaintaining your vehicle. You mustuse your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,including:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one ofthree signal words: , , or .These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read itcarefully.

on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety SectionInstructions

Safety Labels

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher groundclearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and roughterrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a highcenter of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantlymore likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wearseat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and thesection on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

control or an accident.

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Important Handling Information

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCHES

MIRRORCONTROLS

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE

PARKING BRAKEPEDAL

REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

AUDIO SYSTEM

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMGAUGES (P.68)

(P.82)

(P.96)

(P.92)

(P.94)(P.111) (P.104)

(P.102)

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(P.106)(P.93)MOONROOFINSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59)

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘A’’ logo.:

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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

FOG LIGHTS

REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT

CRUISE CONTROL

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFF SWITCH

CRUISE CONTROL

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

VTM-4 LOCK PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

(P.74)

(P.146)

(P.77)

(P.130) (P.78)(P.71)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat beltsproperly. It explains how yourairbags work, and it tells you how toproperly restrain infants andchildren in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 8.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 13.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 13

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 155. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 166. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 18.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 21

..Seat Belt System Components . 21......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

........ 22...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 23

Additional Information About Your.....................................Airbags . 24

......Airbag System Components . 24......... 26

........................Advanced Airbag . 28...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29

How Your Side Curtain Airbag.........................................Work . 31

How the SRS Indicator Light.......................................Works . 32

How The Side Airbag Off......................Indicator Works . 32

How the Passenger Airbag...............Off Indicator Works . 33

.............................Airbag Service . 33...Additional Safety Precautions . 34

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 35

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 35

All Children Should Sit in a Back...........................................Seat . 36

The Passenger’s Front Airbag.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 36

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 38

If a Child Requires Close..................................Attention . 38

...Additional Safety Precautions . 38Protecting infants and

.........................Small Children . 40.......................Protecting Infants . 40

.........Protecting Small Children . 41.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 43....................Installing a Child Seat . 44

...............................With LATCH . 45.With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt . 47

..............................With a Tether . 48...........Protecting Larger Children . 50

...................Checking Seat Belt Fit . 51......................Using a Booster Seat . 51

......When Can a Child Sit in Front . 52.......Additional Safety Precautions . 53

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54...................................Safety Labels . 55

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

How Your Front Airbags Work

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You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to be themost important.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed, the greater therisk, but serious injuries can alsooccur at lower speeds. Never drivefaster than is safe for currentconditions, regardless of themaximum speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or amechanical failure can be extremelyhazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tirepressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance (see page ).

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengersalways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

While airbags can save lives, theycan cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,or are not properly restrained.Infants, young children, and shortadults are at the greatest risk. Besure to follow all instructions andwarnings in this manual.

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat. Infants and small childrenshould be restrained in a child seat.Larger children should use a boosterand a lap/shoulder belt until theycan use the belt properly without abooster (see page ).

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Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

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Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment; front and rear crushzones; a collapsible steering column;and tensioners that tighten the frontseat belts in a crash.

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(9) (3) (1)

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(6) Seat Belts(7) Front Airbags(8) Front Seat Belt Tensioners(9) Door Locks(10) Side Airbags(11) Side Curtain Airbags

(1) Safety Cage(2) Crush Zones(3) Seats and Seat-Backs(4) Head Restraints(5) Collapsible Steering Column

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

However, you and your passengerscan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

. In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

The following pages explain how youcan take an active role in protectingyourself and your passengers.

Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument panelto remind you and your passengersto fasten your seat belts.

Seat belts are the single mosteffective safety device for adults andlarger children. (Infants and smallerchildren must be properly restrainedin child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and allCanadian provinces require you towear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicleso you can take advantage of thevehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impacts androllovers.

Seat Belts

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and yourpassengers always wear seatbelts and wear them properly.

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger during a moderate tosevere frontal collision (see page

for more information on howyour front airbags work).

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good positionshould the airbags ever deploy. Agood position reduces the risk ofinjury from an inflating airbag andallows you to get the bestadvantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash. But in most cases, seat beltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.

Always wearyour seat belt, and make sure youwear it properly.

Your vehicle also has side airbags tohelp protect the upper torso of thedriver or a front seat passengerduring a moderate to severe sideimpact (see page for moreinformation on how your side airbagswork).26

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Airbags

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The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

To do their job, airbags mustinflate with tremendous force. Sowhile airbags help save lives, theycan cause minor injuries or moreserious or even fatal injuries ifoccupants are not properlyrestrained or sitting properly.

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in a severecrash, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering wheel as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Afront passenger should move theirseat as far back from the dashboardas possible.

Your vehicle also has side curtainairbags to help protect the heads ofthe driver, front passenger, andpassengers in the outer rear seatingpositions during a moderate tosevere side impact or rollover (seepage for more information on howyour side curtain airbags work).

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Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rearimpacts, or minor frontal or sidecollisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

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Locking the doors reduces thechance of someone being thrown outof the vehicle during a crash, and ithelps prevent passengers fromaccidentally opening a door andfalling out.

Locking the doors also helps preventan outsider from unexpectedlyopening a door when you come to astop.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors andtailgate are closed and locked.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirseat as far to the rear as possible.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenagers who are large enoughand mature enough to ride in thefront seat.

See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.

Your vehicle has a door andtailgate monitor indicator

on the instrument panel to indicatewhen a specific door or the tailgate isnot tightly closed.

See page for how to lock thedoors, and page for how the doorand tailgate monitor indicator works.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats1. 2.

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If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversallow at least 10 inches (25 cm)between the center of the steeringwheel and the chest.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seat-backs should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom the steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adaptive equipment may help.

If your seat is adjusted manually,rock it back and forth to make surethe seat is locked in position. Seepage for more information onhow to adjust the front seats.

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Sitting too close to a frontairbag can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.

Have passengers with adjustablehead restraints adjust their restraintsproperly as well. Taller personsshould adjust their restraint as highas possible.

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

Properly adjusted head restraintswill help protect occupants fromwhiplash and other crash injuries.

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust theseat-backs.

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Improperly positioning headrestraints reduces theireffectiveness and you can beseriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints arein place and positioned properlybefore driving.

Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to anupright position, and sit wellback in the seat.

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This lets your strong pelvic bonestake the force of a crash and reducesthe chance of internal injuries.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Check thatthe belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

The second row center seat, andboth third row seats, have adetachable shoulder belt that can beunlatched and retracted, to allow theseats to be folded down. See page

for how to unlatch and relatchthe seat belts.

If necessary, pull up on the shoulderbelt again to remove any slack, thencheck that the belt rests across thecenter of your chest and over yourshoulder.

This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

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Improperly positioning the seatbelts can cause serious injuryor death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to workas it should, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.

The front seats have adjustable seatbelt anchors.To adjust the height of a belt anchor,squeeze the two release buttons andslide the anchor up or down asneeded (it has four positions).

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

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Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with aninoperative seat belt.

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RELEASEBUTTONS

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,with their feet on the floor, until thevehicle is parked and the engine isoff.

Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans forward or sideways,or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash isgreatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle or being struck by aninflating front airbag.

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.


Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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Sitting improperly or out ofposition can result in seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back inthe seat, with your feet on thefloor.

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When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passenger, adjust the seatas far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuriesto both you and your unborn childthat can be caused by a crash or aninflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagainst the inside of the vehicle,against other occupants, or out ofthe vehicle.


Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canreduce the protective capability ofthe seat belt and increase thechance of serious injury in a crash.

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflates.


Additional Safety PrecautionsNever let passengers ride in thecargo area or on top of a folded-down back seat.

Passengers should not stand up orchange seats while the vehicle ismoving.

Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and a frontairbag.

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If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.

Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfere with the properoperation of the airbags or bepropelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone if the airbags inflate.

If a side airbag or aside curtain airbag inflates, a cupholder or other hard objectattached on or near the door couldbe propelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone.


Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Do not attach hard objects on ornear a door.

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Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seven seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners.

The lap/shoulder belts in the centerseat of the second row and both ofthe third row seats are equipped witha detachable anchor that has twoparts: a small latch plate and abuckle.

The detachable anchor shouldnormally be latched whenever theseats-backs are in an upright position.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched (see page for how toproperly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body so that itretracts completely. After exiting thevehicle, be sure the belt is out of theway and will not get closed in thedoor.

All seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the belt. During a collisionor sudden stop, the retractorautomatically locks the belt to helprestrain your body.

The lap and shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you and your passengers tofasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before fasteningyour seat belt, the beeper will sound,and the indicator will flash.If you do not fasten your seat beltbefore the beeper stops, theindicator will stop flashing butremain on.

If you continue driving withoutfastening your seat belt, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

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The seat belts in all seating positionsexcept the driver’s have an additionallocking mechanism that must beactivated to secure a child seat (seepage ).

If the shoulder part of the belt ispulled all the way out, the lockingmechanism will activate. The beltwill retract, but it will not allow thepassenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism, unlatch the buckle andlet the seat belt fully retract. Torefasten the belt, pull it out only asfar as needed.

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts to help hold the driver anda front passenger in place.The tensioners are designed toactivate in any collision severeenough to cause the front airbags todeploy, or if a sensor detects yourvehicle is about to roll over (see page

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If a side curtain airbag deploysduring a side impact, the tensioneron that side of the vehicle will alsodeploy.

The tensioners can also be activatedduring a collision in which the frontairbags . In this case, theairbags would not be needed, but theadditional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated,the seat belts will remain tight untilthey are unbuckled in the normalmanner.

If the front seat belt tensioners everactivate, they must be replaced asthe belts will no longer retractproperly.

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For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. If a belt doesnot retract easily, cleaning the beltmay correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in goodcondition or working properly willnot provide good protection andshould be replaced as soon aspossible.

Acura provides a lifetime warrantyon seat belts for U.S. models. Seeyourbooklet for details.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.

For information on how to clean yourseat belts, see page .

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Not checking or maintainingseat belts can result in seriousinjury or death if the seat beltsdo not work properly whenneeded.

Check your seat belts regularlyand have any problemcorrected as soon as possible.

Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the frontpassenger’s airbag is stored in thedashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRSAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for thedriver and one for a frontpassenger. The airbags are storedin the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDEAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one foreach side of the vehicle. Theairbags are stored in the roofabove the side windows. The frontand rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDECURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

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Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).

Weight sensors that monitor theweight on the front passenger’sseat. If the weight of an infant orsmall child is detected, thepassenger’s front airbag will beturned off (see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.

A rollover sensor that can detect ifyour vehicle is about to roll overand signal the control unit todeploy both side curtain airbagsand front seat belt tensioners (seepage ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver and frontpassenger seat belt use when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position.

Sensors that can detect whether asmall person or child is in thepassenger’s side airbag path andsignal the control unit to turn theairbag off (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor thatmonitors the distance of the seatfrom the front airbag. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with less force (see page

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An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you that thepassenger’s side airbag has beenturned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sfront airbag has been turned off(see page ).

Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicle’s electrical system isdisconnected in a crash.

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After inflating, the front airbags willimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother controls.

During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.

Although both airbags normallyinflate within a split second of eachother, it is possible for only oneairbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of acollision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whetheror not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will providesufficient protection, and thesupplemental protection offered bythe airbag would be minimal.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the driver’s and frontpassenger’s airbags, at the time andwith the force needed.

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Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant is wearing a seatbelt.

If the occupant’s belt , theairbag will inflate at a slightly higherthreshold, when the airbag would beneeded to supplement the protectionprovided by the seat belt.

Your front airbags are dual-stageairbags. This means they have twoinflation stages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on crash severity.

In a crash, both stageswill ignite simultaneously to providethe quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage willignite first, then the second stagewill ignite a split second later. Thisprovides longer airbag inflation timewith a little less force.

The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporarydiscomfort. If this occurs, get out ofthe vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.

If the occupant’s belt is ,the airbag will deploy at a slightlylower threshold, because theoccupant would need extraprotection.


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The passenger’s advanced frontairbag system has weight sensorsunder the seat. Although Acura doesnot encourage carrying an infant orsmall child in front, if the sensorsdetect the weight of an infant orsmall child, the system willautomatically turn the passenger’sfront airbag off.

If there is a problem with the sensor,the SRS indicator will come on, andthe airbag will inflate in the normalmanner regardless of the driver’sseating position.

Your front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to workproperly:

Occupants must sit upright andwear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on orunder the seats, cover the sensors,or put any cargo or metal objectsunder the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructionscould damage the sensors or preventthem from working properly.

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with less force, regardless ofthe severity of the impact.

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When the airbag is turned off, anindicator in the center of thedashboard will come on indicatingpassenger airbag ‘‘OFF’’ (see page

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If you ever have a moderate tosevere side impact, sensors willdetect rapid deceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither the driver’s or the passenger’sside airbag.

If sensors detect there is nopassenger in the front seat, theairbag will be off. However, thePassenger Airbag Off indicator willnot come on.

To ensure that the passenger’sadvanced front airbag system willwork properly,

This includes:

A Second-row passenger pushingor pulling on the back of the frontpassenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems in the seat-back pocket.

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Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger’s side, the passenger’sside airbag will deploy even if thereis no passenger.

To get the best protection from theside airbags, front seat occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoffsystem designed primarily to protecta child riding in the front passenger’sseat.

If the side airbag off indicator comeson (see page ), have thepassenger sit upright. Once thepassenger is out of the airbag’sdeployment path, the system willturn the airbag back on, and theindicator will go out.

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpath and when the indicator comeson or goes off.

A front seat passenger should notuse a cushion or other object as abackrest. It may prevent the cutoffsystem from working properly.

Although Acura does not encouragechildren to ride in front, if sensorsdetect a child has leaned into theside airbag’s deployment path, theairbag will shut off.

The side airbag may also shut off if ashort adult leans sideways, or alarger adult slouches and leanssideways into the airbag’sdeployment path.

Objects placed on the frontpassenger seat can also cause theside airbag to be shut off.

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In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag on the driver’s or thepassenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.

If the rollover sensor detects yourvehicle is about to roll over, thecontrol unit will instantly deploy bothside curtain airbags and activate thefront seat belt tensioners (see page

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To get the best protection from theside curtain airbags, occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

In a rollover toward the passenger’sside of the vehicle, both side curtainairbags will inflate and the front seatbelt tensioners will activate even ifthere are no occupants on that sideof the vehicle.

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The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags, sensors, or seatbelt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

If the indicator comes on orflashes on and off while you drive.

This indicatoralerts you that the

passenger’s side airbag has beenautomatically shut off. It doesmean there is a problem with yourside airbags.

If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, the indicatorshould come on briefly and then goout (see page ). If it doesn’t comeon, stays on, or comes on whiledriving without a passenger in thefront seat, have the system checked.

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Ignoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif the airbag systems ortensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS indicator alerts you toa possible problem.

If no one is riding in the front seat,the airbag will be automatically shutoff, but the indicator will not comeon.

However, if the indicator comes onwith no passenger in the front, orwith an adult in the seat, there maybe a problem with the advancedairbag system. Have the vehiclechecked by the dealer as soon aspossible.

The Passenger Airbag Off indicatormay also come on and go offrepeatedly if total weight on the seatis near the airbag cutoff threshold.

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. Anyseat belt tensioner that activatesmust also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by your dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

If this happens, have the passengerride properly restrained in a backseat. If the passenger must ride infront, move the seat as far to therear as possible, have the passengersit upright, and wear the seat beltproperly.

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because sensors detect theweight of an infant or small child onthe front passenger’s seat. It does

there is a problem withthe airbag.

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Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.

Even if yourairbags do not inflate, your dealershould inspect the driver’s seatposition sensor and the frontpassenger’s weight sensors tomake sure they are operatingproperly.

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.

This could make thedriver’s seat position sensor or thefront passenger’s weight sensorsineffective. If it is necessary toremove or modify a front seat toaccommodate a person withdisabilities, first contact AcuraClient Services at 800-382-2238.

If water or another liquidsoaks into a seat-back, it canprevent the side airbag cutoffsystem from working properly.


Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

If your vehicle has a moderate tosevere impact.

Do not cover or replace front seat-back covers without consultingyour dealer.

Do not remove or modify a frontseat without consulting yourdealer.

Do not expose the front seat-backsto liquid.

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Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions many adults do not knowhow to properly protect childpassengers.

Each year, many children are injuredor killed in vehicle crashes becausethey are either unrestrained or notproperly restrained. In fact, vehicleaccidents are the number one causeof the death of children ages 12 andunder.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, every state andCanadian province requires thatinfants and children be properlyrestrained when they ride in avehicle.

(see pages ).(see pages ).

If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,then presents special information forinfants, small children, and largerchildren.

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Larger children must be restrainedwith a lap/shoulder belt and ride ona booster seat until the seat belt f itsthem properly

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Children who are unrestrainedor improperly restrained can beseriously injured or killed in acrash.

Any child too small for a seatbelt should be properlyrestrained in a child seat. Alarger child should be properlyrestrained with a seat belt anduse a booster seat if necessary.

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Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarge, and it can inflate with enoughforce to cause very serious injuries.

According to accident statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat.

Even though your vehicle has anadvanced front airbag system, whichcan automatically turn thepassenger’s front airbag off (seepage ), please follow theguidelines below.

Ifthe airbag inflates, it can hit the backof the child seat with enough forceto kill or very seriously injure aninfant.

If the vehicle seat istoo far forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating front airbag can strike thechild with enough force to kill orvery seriously injure a small child.

Whenever possible,larger children should sit in the backseat, on a booster seat if needed, andbe properly restrained with a seatbelt. (See page for importantinformation about protecting largerchildren.)

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat. Somestates have laws restricting wherechildren may ride.

Children who ride in back are lesslikely to be injured by strikinginterior vehicle parts during acollision or hard braking. Also,children cannot be injured by aninflating front airbag when they ridein the back.

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InfantsNever put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag.

Small ChildrenPlacing a forward-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag canbe hazardous.

Larger ChildrenChildren who have outgrown childseats are also at risk of being injuredor killed by an inflating passenger’sfront airbag.

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To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard(on U.S. models, the dashboard labelis removed by the owner) and on thefront visors. Please read and followthe instructions on these labels.

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Your vehicle has two rows of backseats where children can be properlyrestrained. If you ever have to carrya group of children, and a child mustride in front:

Place the largest child in the frontseat, provided the child is largeenough to wear the lap/shoulderbelt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and wellback in the seat (see page ).

Make sure the seat belt is properlypositioned and secured (see page

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Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresattention.

Placing a child in the front seatexposes the child to hazards in afrontal collision, and paying closeattention to a child distracts thedriver from the important tasks ofdriving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physicalattention or frequent visual contact,we strongly recommend that anotheradult ride with the child in a backseat. The back seat is far safer for achild than the front.

This can prevent childrenfrom accidentally falling out (seepage ).

If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard or aseat-back. If you are wearing aseat belt, the child can be tornfrom your arms and be seriouslyhurt or killed.

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Use childproof door locks toprevent children from opening thedoors.

Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

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Childrenwho play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles.


Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the tailgate,which can lead to accidental injuryor death.

Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition switch can accidentally setthe vehicle in motion, possiblyinjuring themselves or others.


Lock all doors and tailgate whenyour vehicle is not in use.

Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

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If placedfacing forward, an infant could bevery seriously injured during afrontal collision.

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat and the child is at leastone year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat providesproper support for a baby’s head,neck, and back.

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates, it can hit the back of thechild seat with enough force to kill orseriously injure an infant.

Two types of seats may be used: aseat designed exclusively for infants,or a convertible seat used in the rear-facing, reclining mode.

A rear-facing child seat can be placedin any seating position in the secondor third row, but not in the front.Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat.

When properly installed in thesecond row, a rear-facing child seatmay prevent the driver or a frontpassenger from moving their seat asfar back as recommended, or fromlocking their seat-back in the desiredposition.

It could also interfere with properoperation of the passenger’sadvanced front airbag system.

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A child who is at least 1 year old, andwho fits within the child seat maker’sweight and height limits, should berestrained in a forward-facing,upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward as needed, and leave itunoccupied. Or, you may wish to geta smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Placing a rear-facing child seatin the front seat can result inserious injury or death during acollision.

Always place a rear-facing childseat in the back seat, not thefront.

If it is necessary to put a forward-facing child seat in the front, movethe vehicle seat as far to the rear aspossible, be sure the child seat isfirmly secured to the vehicle and thechild is properly strapped in the seat.

We strongly recommend placing aforward-facing child seat in a backseat, not the front.

Even with advanced front airbags,which can automatically turn thepassenger’s front airbag off (seepage ), a back seat is the safestplace for a small child.

If the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating airbag can strike the childwith enough force to cause veryserious or fatal injuries.

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Placing a forward-facing childseat in the front seat can resultin serious injury or death if thefront airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, movethe vehicle seat as far back aspossible, and properly restrainthe child.

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.

Whatever type of seat you choose, toprovide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Rear-facing for infants, forward-facing for small children.

Before purchasing a conventionalchild seat, or using a previouslypurchased one, we recommend thatyou test the seat in the specificvehicle seating position or positionswhere the seat will be used.

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built into the two second-row seats.

We also recommend selecting aLATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,rather than a flexible, anchor (seepage ).

In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible child seat can be installedusing a seat belt.

When buying a child seat, you needto choose either a conventional childseat, or one designed for use withthe lower anchors and tethers forchildren (LATCH) system.

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The child seat should meet U.S. orCanadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213.

The child seat should be of theproper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should fit thevehicle seating position (orpositions) where it will be used.

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After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:

All child seats must besecured to the vehicle with the lappart of a lap/shoulder belt or withthe LATCH (lower anchors andtethers for children) system. Achild whose seat is not properlysecured to the vehicle can beendangered in a crash.

After installing a childseat, push and pull the seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat beltshould be installed as firmly aspossible. However, it does not needto be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-sidemovement can be expected andshould not reduce the child seat’seffectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, tryinstalling it in a different seatingposition, or use a different style ofchild seat that can be firmly secured.

Make sure the child is properlystrapped in the child seataccording to the child seat maker’sinstructions. A child who is notproperly secured in a child seatcan be seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provideguidelines on how to properly installa child seat. A forward-facing childseat is used in all examples, but theinstructions are the same for a rear-facing child seat.Properly secure the child seat to

the vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

Secure the child in the back seat.

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Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.

Move the seat belt buckle ortongue away from the loweranchors.

To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:

Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for Children) at the outersecond row seats.

The lower anchors are locatedbetween the seat-back and seatbottom, and are to be used only witha child seat designed for use withLATCH.

The location of each lower anchor isindicated by a small button above theanchor point.

Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seatshave a rigid-type connector asshown above.

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Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure.

Other LATCH-compatible seats havea flexible-type connector as shownabove.

Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the headrestraint and over the seat-back,making sure the strap is nottwisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor, then tighten thestrap as instructed by the childseat maker.

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When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

With the child seat in the desiredseating position, route the beltthrough the child seat accordingto the seat maker’s instructions,then insert the latch plate into thebuckle.

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug onit. If the belt is locked, you will notbe able to pull it out. If you can pullthe belt out, it is not locked, andyou will need to repeat these steps.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts inall seating positions except thedriver’s have a locking mechanismthat must be activated to secure achild seat.

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Push and pull the child seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the child seat is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe second or third row.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism and remove a child seat,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, and let the belt fully retract.

Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to the lap/shoulder beltinstallation, we recommend using atether whenever one is required oravailable.

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help toput weight on the child seat, orpush on the back of the seat whilepulling up on the belt.

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Each second row seat has a tetheranchorage point behind the seat-back.

Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted.

Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

After properly securing the childseat in the desired position (seepage ), lift the head restraint,then route the tether strap overthe seat-back.

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Select the anchor point you wantto use. Lift the cargo area floor,then remove the anchor coverwith a small flat-tippedscrewdriver.

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wear a lap/shoulderbelt.

Each third row seat has a tetheranchorage point on the tailgate sill.

Follow steps 1 through 2 of thesecond row installation.

The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions for a childwho must sit in front.

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Allowing a child age 12 or underto sit in front can result in injuryor death if the passenger’s frontairbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front,move the vehicle seat as farback as possible, use a boosterseat if needed, have the childsit up properly and wear theseat belt properly.

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

Do the child’s knees bendcomfortably over the edge of theseat?

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?

Will the child be able to stayseated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should ride in aback seat and use a booster seatuntil the lap/shoulder belt fits themproperly without the booster.

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Some states also require children touse a booster seat until they reach agiven age or weight (e.g., 6 years or60 lbs). Be sure to check currentlaws in the state or states where youintend to drive.

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seatbelt properly.

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster seat.

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained, improperly restrained,sitting too close to the airbag, or outof position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If anypart of a larger child’s body is in thepath of a deploying side airbag, thechild could receive possibly seriousinjuries.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster seat meetsfederal safety standards and that youfollow the booster seat maker’sinstructions.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat.

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If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

Have the child sit up straight, backagainst the seat, and feet on ornear the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt isproperly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even maturechildren sometimes need to bereminded to fasten the seat beltsor sit properly.

This could result inserious neck injuries during a crash.

This could causevery serious injuries during a crash.It also increases the chance that thechild will slide under the belt in acrash and be injured.

If they do, they couldbe very seriously injured in a crash.

Devices intended to improve achild’s comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt can makethe belt less effective and increasethe chance of serious injury in acrash.

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in front,there are other important factors youshould consider.

To safely ride in front, a child mustbe able to follow the rules, includingsitting properly, and wearing the seatbelt properly throughout a ride.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see page ). If the seatbelt does not fit properly, with orwithout the child sitting on a booster,the child should not sit in front.

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Do not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the back orunder the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintain yourvehicle properly.

High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thevehicle out of the garage.

With the tailgate open, air flow canpull exhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetailgate open, open all the windowsand set the heating and coolingsystem/climate control system asshown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand cooling system/climate controlsystem as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.Select the mode.Turn the fan on high speed.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and even killyou.

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read (except for the U.S.dashboard label which is removed bythe owner), contact your Acuradealer for a replacement.

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SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 58............................Instrument Panel . 59

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 60.............................................Gauges . 68

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 70

Windshield Wipers and...................................Washers . 71

Rear Window Wiper and.....................................Washer . 73

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 74........Instrument Panel Brightness . 76

.................Hazard Warning Button . 76

.................Rear Window Defogger . 77.........................................Fog Light . 77

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78..................................................Keys . 79

........................Immobilizer System . 80................................Ignition Switch . 81

......................................Door Locks . 82.......................Remote Transmitter . 83

.................................................Seats . 86....................................Seat Heaters . 91

..............................Power Windows . 92.........................................Moonroof . 93

.................................Parking Brake . 94

.............................................Mirrors . 95Driving Position Memory

..........................................System . 97.................................Interior Lights . 99

.........Interior Convenience Items . 101.....................Beverage Holders . 102

.............Console Compartment . 102..................................Glove Box . 102

...................Rear Compartment . 103.............................Cargo Hooks . 103

...................................Sun Visor . 103............................Vanity Mirror . 103

........Accessory Power Sockets . 104

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Control Locations

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MIRRORCONTROLS

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

PARKING BRAKEPEDAL

REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

AUDIO SYSTEM

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMGAUGES

POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCHES

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59)(P.68)

(P.82)

(P.96)

(P.92)

(P.94)(P.111) (P.104)

(P.102)

(P.112)

(P.106)MOONROOF (P.93)

(P.190)

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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSISTSYSTEM (VSA) INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATORLAMP

LOW OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR

DOOR AND TAILGATEOPEN MONITORTIRE PRESSURE MONITOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

LIGHTS ONINDICATOR

WASHER LEVELINDICATOR

SEAT BELTREMINDERINDICATOR

PARKINGBRAKE ANDBRAKESYSTEMINDICATOR

TPMS INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSUREINDICATOR

BRAKE LAMPINDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATIONINDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

MAINTENANCEREQUIREDINDICATOR

VTM-4 INDICATOR

A/T TEMPERATUREINDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATOR

(P.60)

(P.60)

(P.67)

(P.64)

(P.64)

(P.62)/(P.66)

(P.63)

(P.65)

(P.62)

(P.65) (P.61)

(P.66)

(P.66)

(P.60)

(P.60)

(P.64)

(P.63)

(P.61)

(P.60)(P.63)

(P.63)(P.61)

SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR

(P.273)

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.

If you continue driving withoutfastening your seat belt, the beepersounds and the indicator flashesagain at regular intervals.

See page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For more information,see page .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. It reminds you and yourpassengers to fasten your seat belts.A beeper also sounds if you have notfastened your seat belt.

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position, seepage for more information. If itcomes on at any other time, itindicates a potential problem with

your front airbags or automatic seatbelt tensioners. This indicator willalso alert you to a potential problemwith your side airbags, passenger’sside airbag automatic cutoff system,driver’s seat position sensor, frontpassenger’s weight sensors, or sidecurtain airbags. For completeinformation, see page .

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. If itcomes on at any other time, itindicates that the passenger’s sideairbag has automatically shut off.For more information, see page .

If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before fasteningyour belt, the beeper sounds and theindicator flashes. If you do not fastenyour seat belt before the beeperstops, the indicator stops flashingbut remains on.

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Seat Belt ReminderIndicator

Malfunction IndicatorLamp

Low Oil PressureIndicator

Charging SystemIndicator

Supplemental RestraintSystem Indicator

Side Airbag OffIndicator

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This indicator has two functions:

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. It is a reminder tocheck the parking brake. A beepersounds if you try to drive with theparking brake not fully released.Driving with the parking brake notfully released can damage thebrakes and tires.

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. It willgo off if you have inserted aproperly-coded ignition key. If it isnot a properly-coded key, theindicator will blink and the enginewill not start (see page ).

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from the ON (II) position tothe ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK(0) position.

If the indicator remains on afteryou have fully released theparking brake while the engine isrunning, or if it comes on whiledriving, it can indicate a problemin the brake system. For completeinformation, see page .

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, and when the ignitionswitch is turned to the START (III)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a problem with theABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. With theindicator on, your vehicle still hasnormal braking ability but no anti-lock brakes. For more information,see page .

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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Indicator

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The appropriate indicator comes onin this display if the tailgate or anydoor is not closed tightly.

All of the indicators in the monitordisplay come on for a few secondswhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position.

When you press the Hazard Warningbutton, both turn signal lights blink.All turn signals on the outside of thevehicle should flash.

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicator does notblink or blinks rapidly, it usuallymeans one of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see page ). Replacethe bulb as soon as possible, sinceother drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.

If a brake light does not work, theindicator comes on

when you push the brake pedal withthe ignition switch in the ON (II)position.

A burned out brake light is a hazardwhen drivers behind you cannot tellyou are braking. Replace the bulb assoon as possible (see page ).

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Canadian models only This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. See page

for information on the headlightcontrols.

On Canadian models, this indicatorcomes on with reduced brightnesswhen the daytime running lights(DRL) are on (see page ).

This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.

This indicator comes on when thewasher fluid level is low. Add washerfluid when you see this indicatorcomes on (see page ).

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position with the headlightswitch off and the parking brake set.It should go off if you turn on theheadlights or release the parkingbrake. If it comes on at any othertime, it means there is a problemwith the DRL. There may also be aproblem with the high beamheadlights.

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See page

for information on operating thecruise control.

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‘‘Daytime RunningLights’’ Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Washer Level Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

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This indicator monitors thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid. It should come onfor a few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on while driving,it means the transmission fluidtemperature is too high. Pull to theside of the road when it is safe, shiftto Park, and let the engine idle untilthe indicator goes out.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a problem in the 4WDsystem. Take the vehicle to yourdealer to have it checked.

If the indicator blinks while driving,the VTM-4 fluid temperature is toohigh. Pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe, shift to Park, and letthe engine idle until the indicatorgoes out.

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either the

or position. This indicatorwill also come on when the lightswitch is in AUTO and the lightsturn on automatically.

If you turn the ignition switch to theACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)position without turning off the lightswitch, this indicator will remain on.A reminder chime will also soundwhen you open the driver’s door.

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Continuing to drive with the A/Ttemperature indicator on may causeserious damage to the transmission.

Continuing to drive with the VTM-4indicator blinking may cause seriousdamage to the system.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. For more information, seepage .

It comes on along with the VSAsystem indicator if there is aproblem with the VSA system.

It flashes when VSA is active (seepage ).

It comes on as a reminder that youhave turned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.

This indicator has three functions:If it comes on and stays on at anyother time, or if it does not come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, there is aproblem with the VSA system. Takeyour vehicle to a dealer to have itchecked. Without VSA, your vehiclestill has normal driving ability, butwill not have VSA traction andstability enhancement. See page

for more information on theVSA system.

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VSA Activation Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition to the ON (II) position.If it comes on while driving, itindicates that one or more of yourvehicle’s tires are extremely low onpressure.If this happens, pull to the side of theroad when it is safe, check which tirehas lost the pressure on the TirePressure Monitor, and determine thecause. If it is because of a flat tire,replace the flat tire with the compactspare (see page ), and have theflat tire repaired as soon as possible.If two or more tires are underinflated,call a professional towing service(see page ). Refer to page

for more information.

This monitor normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. While driving, theappropriate tire indicator will comeon along with the low tire pressureindicator if a tire is extremelyunderinflated or has suddenly lostpressure. See

for what to do if thisindicator comes on.

If this indicator comes on and stayson at any other time, or if it does notcome on when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position, thereis a problem with the TPMS. Withthis indicator on, the low tirepressure indicator and the tirepressure monitor will not come onwhen a tire loses pressure. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have thesystem checked.

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Low Tire PressureIndicator

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This indicator reminds you that it istime to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.Refer to the maintenance schedulefor normal and severe drivingconditions on pages and .

For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km)after the Maintenance RequiredIndicator is reset, it will come on for2 seconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Turn off the engine.

Press and hold the Select andReset buttons on the instrumentpanel, then turn the ignition switchto the ON (II) position.

Hold the buttons forapproximately 10 seconds until theindicator goes off.

Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduledmaintenance. If this maintenance isdone by someone other than yourAcura dealer, reset the indicator asfollows.

If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000km) without having the scheduledmaintenance performed, thisindicator will remain on as a constantreminder.

Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and7,500 miles (12,000 km), thisindicator will come on for 2 secondswhen you first turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II), and then flash for10 seconds.

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RESET BUTTON

SELECT BUTTON

This shows the total distance yourvehicle has been driven. It measuresmiles in U.S. models and kilometersin Canadian models.It is illegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations todisconnect, reset, or alter theodometer with the intent to changethe number of miles or kilometersindicated.

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignition.

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TACHOMETER TEMPERATUREGAUGE

FUEL GAUGESPEEDOMETER

TRIP METER RESETBUTTON

TRIP METER

ODOMETER

TRIP METERSELECTBUTTON

Avoid driving with an extremely lowf uel level. Running out of f uel couldcause the engine to misf ire, damagingthe catalytic converter.

This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should rise toabout the middle of the gauge. Insevere driving conditions, the pointermay rise to the upper white mark. Ifit reaches the red (Hot) mark, pullsafely to the side of the road. Turn topage for instructions andprecautions on checking the engine’scooling system.

To reset a trip meter, display it, andthen press and hold the Reset buttonuntil the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.Both trip meters will reset if thevehicle’s battery goes dead or isdisconnected.

There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B. Switch between thesedisplays by pressing the Selectbutton repeatedly. Each trip meterworks independently, so you cankeep track of two different distances.When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, what you lastselected is displayed.

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Trip Meter Temperature Gauge

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RESET BUTTON

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo.

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REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

VTM-4 LOCKINSTRUMENT PANELBRIGHTNESS

FOG LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

HORN

CRUISE CONTROL

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST SYSTEM OFFSWITCH

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

CRUISE CONTROL

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

(P.74)

(P.77)

(P.146)

(P.130)

(P.78)

(P.146) (P.33)

(P.71)

(P.77)

(P.76)

(P.76)

(P.206)

(P.214)

OFFINT : Intermittent

: Low speed: High speed

MISTWindshield Washers

Turn the rotary switch at the end ofthe lever or push down or pull thelever to select a position.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at high speeduntil you release the lever.

: Pull the wipercontrol lever toward you andhold it. The washers sprayuntil you release the lever.The wipers run at low speed,then complete one moresweep after you release thelever.

: The wipers run at high speed.

: The wipers run at low speed.

The length of the wiperinterval is variedautomatically according to thevehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning theINT TIME ring. If you turn itto the shortest delay, thewipers change to low speedwhen the vehicle speedexceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

1.2.3.4.5.6.

Except Touring Model

Windshield Wipers and Washers

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Touring ModelWhen the system senses rainfall, itturns on the windshield wipers andvaries their speed (intermittent, lowspeed, or high speed) depending onhow hard it is raining.

When the rotary switch is in the(low speed) or (high speed)position, the windshield wipers runat that speed. Automatic sensing isdisabled.

You can adjust the sensitivity of thesystem by turning the AUTO SENSring next to the rotary switch.

The automatic intermittent wipersystem senses rainfall andautomatically turns on thewindshield wipers. To enable sensing,turn the rotary switch at the end ofthe wiper lever to AUTO.


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The rainfall sensor is located in thewindshield near the rearview mirror.If the sensor is covered with mud, oil,dust, etc., the wipers may notoperate properly or may operateunexpectedly.

The rear window wiper switch islocated next to the windshield wiperswitch.

OFFON (The wipers will sweep twice,then run intermittently.)Turn and hold to use the wiperand washer.

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RAINFALL SENSORDo not put the wiper switch in AUTOwhen driving through a car wash; thiswill prevent the wipers f rom operatingunexpectedly. Turn of f this systemwhen not in use.

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Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lever will return tocenter when you release it orcomplete a turn.

When the light switch is in either ofthese positions, the Lights Onindicator comes on as a reminder.This indicator stays on if you leavethe lights on and turn the ignitionswitch to the ACCESSORY (I) orLOCK (0) position.

To turn on, pull thelever back until you hear a click. Theblue high beam indicator will comeon (see page ). Pull it back againto return to low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull thelever back lightly, then release it.The high beams will stay on as longas you hold the lever back.

Turning the switch tothe ‘‘ ’’ position turns on theparking lights, taillights, instrumentpanel lights, side-marker lights, andrear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’position turns on the headlights. Ifyou leave the lights on with the keyremoved from the ignition switch,you will hear a reminder chime whenyou open the driver’s door.

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－ The Automatic Lightingfeature turns on the headlights, allother exterior lights, and theinstrument panel lights when itsenses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turnthe light switch to AUTO at any time.The lights will come on automaticallywhen the outside light level becomeslow (at dusk, for example). Thelights on indicator comes on as areminder. The lights and indicatorwill turn off automatically when thesystem senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when youturn off the ignition switch. They willturn off automatically when you openthe driver’s door. To turn them onagain, either turn the ignition switchto the ON (II) position or turn thelight switch to .

Even with the automatic lightingfeature turned on, we recommendthat you turn on the lights manuallywhen driving at night or in a densefog, or when you enter dark areassuch as long tunnels or parkingstructures.

Do not leave the light switch inAUTO if you will not be driving thevehicle for an extended period (aweek or more). You should also turnoff the lights if you plan to leave theengine idling or the engine off for along time.

The automatic lighting feature iscontrolled by a sensor located on topof the dashboard. Do not cover thissensor or spill liquids on it.

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LIGHT SENSOR

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The dial on the instrument panelcontrols the brightness of theinstrument panel lights, the bluelighting in the upper console and thefront foot wells. Turn the dial all theway to the right, past the click, toincrease the brightness of theinstrument panel lights to theirbrightest setting.

Push the red triangle to the right ofthe display to turn on the hazardwarning lights (four-way flashers).This causes all four outside turnsignals and both indicators in theinstrument panel to flash. Use thehazard warning lights if you need topark in a dangerous area near heavytraffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position and release the parkingbrake. They remain on until you turnthe ignition switch off, even if youset the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normaloperation when you turn them onwith the switch.

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Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.

Turn the fog lights on and off bypressing the button. The indicator inthe button lights to show the foglights are on.

You can use the fog lights only whenthe headlights are on low beam.They will go off when you turn theheadlights off or onto high beam.

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicator inthe button lights to show thedefogger is on. If you do not turn itoff, the defogger will shut itself offafter about 15 minutes. It also shutsoff when you turn off the ignition.You have to turn it on again whenyou restart the vehicle.

The defogger wires on the inside ofthe rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,always wipe side to side.

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Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.

Move the steering wheel so itpoints toward your chest, nottoward your face. Make sure youcan see the instrument panelgauges and indicators.

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securelylocked the steering wheel in placeby trying to move it up and down.

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.

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Adjusting the steering wheelposition while driving maycause you to lose control of thevehicle and be seriously injuredin a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel onlywhen the vehicle is stopped.

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the doorlocks. You can keep the glove boxlocked when you leave your vehicleand the valet key at a parking facility.

You should have received a keynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly Acura-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theimmobilizer system. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from directsunlight, high temperature, andhigh humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavyobjects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.If they get wet, dry themimmediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.Do not try to take them apart.

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KEYNUMBERTAG

MASTERKEYS(BLACK)

VALET KEY(GRAY)

The immobilizer system protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly-coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine will notstart.

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, the immobilizersystem indicator should come on fora few seconds, then go out. If theindicator starts to blink, it means thesystem does not recognize thecoding of the key. Turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK (0) position,remove the key, reinsert it, and turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position again.

The system may not recognize yourkey’s coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object (i.e. keyfob) is near the ignition switch whenyou insert the key.

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. Electricalproblems could result that may makeyour vehicle undrivable.

If you have lost your key and youcannot start the engine, contact yourdealer.

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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－The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).

Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switchreturns to the ON (II) position whenyou let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) or theACCESSORY (I) position and openthe driver’s door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.

The shift lever must be in Parkbefore you can remove the key fromthe ignition switch.

You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key to the LOCK (0)position, the shift lever must be inPark, and you must push the key inslightly.

This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of theindicators on the instrument panelcome on as a test when you turn theignition switch from theACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.

You canoperate the audio system and theaccessory power sockets in thisposition.

If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou turn the key.

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The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever near the edge. With thelever in the LOCK position, the doorcannot be opened from the insideregardless of the position of the locktab. To open the door, pull the locktab up, and use the outside doorhandle.

To lock all doors and the tailgate,press the master door lock switch oneither front door, press the lock tabdown on the driver’s door, or use thekey on the outside lock on the driver’sdoor.

Pressing up on either master doorlock switch will unlock all of thedoors and the tailgate.

With the driver’s door open and thekey in the ignition, both master doorlock switches are disabled. They arenot disabled if the driver’s door isclosed. Pushing the switch down onthe open passenger’s door will lockall doors and the tailgate.

To open the tailgate, pull the handle,then lift up. To close the tailgate, usethe inner handle to pull it down, thenpress down on the back edge.

Keep the tailgate closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid damaging thetailgate and to prevent exhaust gasfrom getting into the interior. See

on page.

The lock tab on any door locks andunlocks that door. To unlock the

driver’s door from the outside, turnthe key and release it. If you turnand hold it, all doors and the tailgateunlock.

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－ Press and hold thisbutton for about 1 second to attractattention; the horn will sound andthe exterior lights will flash for about30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,press any other button on the remotetransmitter, or turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Panicmode does not work when the key isin the ignition switch.When you press the UNLOCK

button, the front and rear individualmap lights and the cargo area light,depending on their switch positions,will come on (see page ). If youdo not open any door or the tailgate,the lights stay on for about 30seconds, then go out. If you relockthe doors and the tailgate with theremote transmitter before 30seconds have elapsed, the lights willgo off immediately.

If you lose a transmitter, thereplacement needs to bereprogrammed by your dealer.

Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.

Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Press this button once to

lock all doors and the tailgate. Someexterior lights will flash. When youpush LOCK twice within 5 seconds,you will hear a beep to verify that thedoors and tailgate are locked and thesecurity system has set. This buttondoes not work if any door or tailgateis not fully closed.

Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the other doors.Some exterior lights will flash twicewhen you push the button. If you donot open any door or the tailgatewithin 30 seconds, they willautomatically relock.

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If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doorsand the tailgate, replace the batteryas soon as possible.

To replace the battery, place a clothon the edge of the transmitter andremove the upper half by carefullyprying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. Remove the oldbattery and insert a new battery withthe side facing up. Snap the twohalves of the transmitter case backtogether.

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You can turn the driving positionmemory activation off and on. Toturn it off, press and hold the LOCKand UNLOCK buttons at the sametime for about one second. The LEDin the remote transmitter will blinktwice. Then release the buttons.

To turn it back on, repeat thisprocedure. The LED will come onfor one second to indicate thefeature has been turned on.

Each remote transmitter will alsoactivate the Driving PositionMemory System (see page ).When you unlock and open thedriver’s door with the remotetransmitter, you will hear a beep.The driver’s seat, except powerlumbar, and outside mirrors move tothe positions stored in that memorylocation. You will hear two beeps

when the movement is complete.

The driving position memoryactivated (Memory 1, Memory 2) isshown on the back of eachtransmitter. Make sure you storeyour desired driving position in thememory that is activated by thetransmitter you normally carry.

If the seat and mirrors are already inthe proper positions, you will hearthree beeps when you open the door.

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Memory 2Memory 1

－See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.

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The controls for the poweradjustable front seats are on theoutside edge of each seat bottom.You can adjust the seats with theignition switch in any position. Makeall seat adjustments before you startdriving.

Adjusts the seat-backangle forward orbackward.

Moves the seat forwardand backward.

Increases or decreasesthe lumbar support.(Driver’s Touring seatonly)

Moves the front of theseat up or down and therear of the seat up ordown.

Raises or lowers the seat.

On the Touring Package, thepassenger seat has the sameadjustments as the driver’s seat butwithout any lumbar adjustment.

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To adjust the seat forward andbackward, pull up on the lever underthe right side of the seat cushion’sfront edge. Move the seat to thedesired position and release the lever.Try to move the seat to make sure itis locked in position.

Vary the lumbar support by movingthe lever on the right side of theseat-back. Move the lever forward orbackward to adjust the lumbarsupport through its full range.

To change the seat-back angle of thefront seats, pull up on the lever onthe outside of the seat bottom.

Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.

See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.

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See page for important safetyinformation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.

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They are most effective when youadjust them so the back of theoccupant’s head rests against thecenter of the restraint.

Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in all seating positions tohelp protect you and yourpassengers from whiplash and otherinjuries.

To unlatch the detachable anchor,insert a key into the slot on the sideof the small buckle. Line up thetriangle marks on the plate andbuckle when reattaching the belt andbuckle.

The head restraints adjust for height.You need both hands to adjust therestraint. Do not attempt to adjust itwhile driving. To raise it, pull upward.To lower the restraint, push therelease button sideways, and pushthe restraint down.

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RELEASE BUTTON

SMALL LATCH PLATE

TRIANGULAR MARKS

The left and right halves can befolded up separately.

If you are folding the left half ofthe seat, use the ignition key torelease the center seat belt fromthe detachable anchor. Allow theseat belt to retract into the roof.Insert the latch plate into the roofholder.

Lower the head restraint to itslowest position.

Pull up the handle on the outsideof the seat-back.

Fold the seat-back forward.

Reverse this procedure to return theseat to the upright position. Makesure the seat is locked securelybefore driving.

To change the seat-back angle of theseats in the second row, pull up onthe handle on the outside of the seat-back.

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HANDLE

Using a seat belt with thedetachable anchor unlatchedincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt,make sure the detachableanchor is correctly latched.

Store the head restraints in thestorage compartment. Make surethe head restraints are face up(storing them face down candamage the compartment or theheadrests), then insert the shaftsinto the holes in the sides of thestorage compartment.

Use the ignition key to release theseat belt from the detachableanchor.

Pull on the handle on the back of theseat-back, move the seat-back to thedesired position, and release thehandle. Let the seat-back latch in thenew position.

Remove the head restraints bypushing the release buttons andpulling the restraints out.

To get into the third row seats, pullup the lever on the side of thepassenger’s side second row seat-back. The seat-back will tilt forward,and the seat will slide forward.

After you return the seat-back to theupright position, push the whole seatbackwards until it latches. Makesure the seat is fully latched beforesitting in it.

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THIRDSEATRELEASE LEVER

Both front seats are equipped withseat heaters. The passenger seat isonly heated in the seat bottombecause of the side airbag off system.The ignition switch must be in theON (II) position to use them. Pushthe front of the switch, HI, to rapidlyheat up the seat. After the seatreaches a comfortable temperature,select LO by pushing the back of theswitch. This will keep the seat warm.

To fold the third row seat,the second row must be folded downor completely up right.

Unlock the seat-back by pullingthe handle. Push the seat-backforward.

Make sure the outer shoulder beltsare positioned on each hookwhenever the third seat is folded.

Reverse this procedure to return theseat to the upright position. Makesure the seat is locked securelybefore driving. Reinstall the headrestraints. Reconnect the seat beltsto the detachable anchors.

Make sure all items in the cargo areaare secured. Loose items can flyforward and cause injury if you haveto brake hard (Seeon page ).

In HI, the heater turns off when theseat gets warm, and turns back onafter the seat temperature drops.

In LO, the heater runs continuously.It does not cycle with temperaturechanges.

Follow these precautions when usingthe seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat theseats quickly, because it drawslarge amounts of current from thebattery.

If the engine is left idling for anextended period, do not use theseat heaters, even on the LOsetting. It can weaken the battery,causing hard starting.

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－ To open/close the driver’swindow, push the window switchfirmly down or up to the seconddetent, and release it. The windowwill automatically go up or down allthe way. To stop the window, pull/push on the window switch briefly.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, thepassenger windows cannot be raisedor lowered. Keep the MAIN switchoff when you have children in thevehicle so they do not injurethemselves by operating thewindows unintentionally.

The windows will operate for up to10 minutes after you turn off theignition switch. Opening either frontdoor cancels this function.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open a window, push theswitch down and hold it. Release theswitch when you want the window tostop. Pull back on the switch andhold it to close the window.

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MAIN SWITCH

Closing a power window onsomeone’s hands or fingers cancause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers areaway from the windows beforeclosing them.

－ If the driver’swindow senses any obstacle while itis closing automatically, it willreverse direction, and then stop. Toclose the window, remove theobstacle, then use the window switchagain.

Auto reverse stops sensing when thewindow is almost closed. You shouldalways check that all passengers andobjects are away from the windowbefore closing it.

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or thedriver’s window fuse is removed, theAUTO function will be disabled. Thepower window system needs to bereset after reconnecting the batteryor installing the fuse.

Start the engine. Push down andhold the driver’s window switchuntil the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s windowswitch to close the windowcompletely, then hold the switchfor about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operateproperly after resetting, have yourvehicle checked by your dealer.

To open the moonroof, pull back themoonroof switch firmly.

To close the moonroof fully, pushthe switch forward.

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MOONROOF SWITCH

To tilt the moonroof up, press thebutton in. To closed it, push thebutton forward. Make sure everyone’shands are away from the moonroofbefore opening or closing it.

You can open and close themoonroof for up to 10 minutes afteryou turn off the ignition switch.Opening either front door cancelsthis function.

To apply the parking brake, push thepedal down with your foot. Torelease it, push on the pedal again.The parking brake indicator on theinstrument panel should go out whenthe parking brake is fully released(see page ).61

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Opening or closing themoonroof on someone’s handsor fingers can cause seriousinjury.

Make sure all hands and fingersare clear of the moonroofbefore opening or closing it.

If you try to open the moonroof inbelow-f reezing temperatures, or whenit is covered with snow or ice, you candamage the moonroof panel or itsmotor.

The inside mirror can automaticallydarken to reduce glare. To turn onthis feature, press the button on thebottom of the mirror. The AUTOindicator comes on as a reminder.When it is on, the mirror darkenswhen it senses the headlights of avehicle behind you, then returns tonormal visibility when the lights aregone. Press the button again to turnoff this sensing.

Keep the inside and outside mirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.

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SENSOR INDICATORDriving the vehicle with the parkingbrake applied can damage the rearbrakes and axles. A beeper will soundif the vehicle is driven with the parkingbrake on.

There is also a sensor on the back ofthe mirror. Items hung on the mirrormay block this sensor and af f ectperf ormance.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)position. This turns theadjustment switch off to keep yoursettings.

The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the button. The indicator inthe button comes on as a reminder.Press the button again to turn theheaters off.

With the selector switch in thecenter (off) position, the passenger’sside mirror will pivot downwardslightly when you shift thetransmission into Reverse. Thisgives you a better view of the side ofthe vehicle while parallel parking.The mirror returns to its originalposition when you take thetransmission out of reverse.

Turn this feature off by leaving theselector switch in the left or rightposition.

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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

SELECTOR SWITCH

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Press and release the MEMObutton on the control panel. Youwill hear a beep. Immediatelypress and hold one of the memorybuttons (1 or 2) until you hear twobeeps. The indicator in thememory button will come on. Thecurrent positions of the driver’sseat and outside mirrors are nowstored.

Seat, except for power lumbar, andoutside mirror positions, can bestored in separate memories. Youselect a memorized position bypushing the appropriate button orusing the appropriate remotetransmitter (Memory 1 orMemory 2).

Adjust the outside mirrors for bestvisibility (see page ).

Adjust the seat to a comfortableposition (see page ).

Store a driving position only whenthe vehicle is parked.

Your vehicle has a memory featurefor the driver’s seat and outsidemirror positions.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. You cannot add anew driving position in thememory unless the ignition switchis in the ON (II) position. You canrecall a memorized position withthe ignition switch in any position.

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MEMO BUTTON

MEMORY BUTTONS

Doing any of the following afterpressing the MEMO button willcancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory buttonwithin 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirrorposition.

Each memory button stores only onedriving position. Storing a newposition erases the previous settingstored in that button’s memory. Ifyou want to add a new position whileretaining the current one, use theother memory button.

To select a memorized position, dothis:

To stop the system’s automaticadjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the controlpanel: MEMO, 1, or 2.Push any of the adjustmentswitches for the seat.Shift out of Park.Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use theadjustment switches to change thepositions of the seat or outsidemirrors after they are in theirmemorized position. If you changethe memorized position, theindicator in the memory button willgo out. To keep this driving positionfor later use, you must store it in thedriving position memory.

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

Press the desired memory button(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, thenrelease the button.

The system will move the seat andoutside mirrors to the memorizedpositions. The indicator in theselected memory button will flashduring movement. When theadjustments are complete, you willhear two beeps, and the indicator willremain on.

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When the switch is in the OFF position:

When the switch is in theposition:

When the light control switch is in theposition:

DoorActivated

With any door or the tailgate leftopen, the lights stay on about 3minutes, then go out.

ON

The individual map lights come onwhen any door or the tailgate isopened, or when the remotetransmitter is used to unlock thedoors. When the doors and thetailgate are closed, each light canbe turned on and off by pushingthe lens.

The cargo area (3rd row) lightcomes on when any door or thetailgate is opened if the switch inthe light is in the door activatedposition. When the doors and thetailgate are closed, the cargo arealight can be turned on with theswitch in the light.

The lights go out about 6 secondsafter all the doors and the tailgateare closed.

All the individual map lights andfootwell lights come on and stayon as long as the switch remains inthe ON position.

The cargo (3rd row) area lightcomes on if the switch is in thedoor activated position.

The individual door lights or thetailgate light will operate when adoor or the tailgate is opened.

The map lights in the front can beturned on and off by pushing eachlens, the second and third rowmap lights cannot.

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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

ON

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Turn on the front row individual maplights by pushing the lens. Push thelens again to turn it off. With thelight control switch in the dooractivated position, the second rowmap lights can be turned on bypushing the lens. Push the lens againto turn it off.

The light in the tailgate has an on-offswitch to control if the light comeson when the tailgate is opened.

.The light has a three-position switch.In the OFF position, the light doesnot come on. In the center position, itcomes on when you open the tailgateor doors. In the ON position, it stayson continuously.This light also works with the lightcontrol switch (see page ).

The courtesy lights in all four doorscome on when you open any door.The light around the ignition switchonly come on when you open thedriver’s door. After you close thedoor, the ignition switch light stayson for several seconds.

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The light control switch must be ineither the ON or DOOR ACTIVATEDposition for the cargo area light to comeon

Individual Map Lights Individual Interior Lights Cargo Area Light

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BEVERAGE HOLDERCONSOLE COMPARTMENT

REAR COMPARTMENT

CARGO HOOKS

COIN BOX

BEVERAGE HOLDER

VANITY MIRROR

GLOVE BOX

Your vehicle is equipped with a flip-over center console lid that providesa tray and a beverage holder for thesecond row passengers. To open thebeverage holders, pull up the centerlever on the center console and liftthe lid.

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquids candamage the upholstery, carpeting,and electrical components in theinterior.

Open the glove box by squeezing thehandle. Close it with a firm push.Lock or unlock the glove box withthe master key.

Open the front beverage holder bypushing on the lid.

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LEVER

An open glove box can causeserious injury to your passengerin a crash, even if thepassenger is wearing the seatbelt.

Always keep the glove boxclosed while driving.

Storage compartments are located inthe armrests for the third row seat.To open a compartment, pull thelever and lift the lid.

The hooks on the floor of the cargoarea enable you to tie down itemsstored in the back. Make sure allstored items are secured beforedriving.

When using the sun visor for theside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip and swing it out. Slidethe extension out to get morecoverage on the side window.

Make sure you put the sun visorback in place when you are gettinginto or out of the vehicle. Do not usethe sun visor extension over the rearview mirror.

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to useit.

The light comes on only when theparking lights or headlights are on.

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Your vehicle has three accessorypower sockets. The front accessorypower socket is located under theaudio system. The second socket islocated in the center consolecompartment. The rear socket isbehind the third seat on the driver’sside.

To use the socket in the consolecompartment, pull the cover up.

These sockets are intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).

When both the front and consolesockets are being used, thecombined power rating of bothaccessories should be 120 watts orless (10 amps).

None of the sockets will power anautomotive type cigarette lighterelement.

To use an accessory power socket,the ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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The standard audio system hasmany features. This sectiondescribes those features and how touse them. (If you selected anoptional audio system, refer to theoperating instructions that camewith it.)

The climate control system in yourvehicle provides a comfortabledriving environment in all weatherconditions.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audiosystem that requires a code numberto enable it.

.............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 106.............................Airflow Buttons . 107

...................Rear Climate Control . 111..............Climate Control Sensors . 111

..........................Playing the Radio . 112............................Radio Reception . 116

........Playing XM Satellite Radio . 118..................................Playing a CD . 123...................................CD Changer . 126

....................Protecting Your CDs . 128.....CD Changer Error Messages . 129

.............Steering Wheel Controls . 130.................Radio Theft Protection . 131

........Rear Entertainment System . 132............................Security System . 145

...............................Cruise Control . 146..............................Trip Computer . 149

.Rear View Camera and Monitor . 155HomeLink Universal

................................Transceiver . 156..........................HandsFreeLink . 161

............................................OnStar . 175

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

REAR A/C CONTROL

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A/CBUTTON

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The climate control system for yourvehicle can also be operated usingthe voice control system. See theNavi section in your Quick StartGuide for an overview of this system,and the Navigation System manualfor complete details.

When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior isrecirculated throughout the system.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in from the outside of thevehicle (Fresh Air mode).The outside air intakes for theheating and cooling system are atthe base of the windshield. Keep thisarea clear of leaves and other debris.The system should be left in freshair mode under almost all conditions.Keeping the system in recirculationmode, particularly with the A/C off,can cause the windows to fog up.Switch to recirculation mode whendriving through dusty or smokyconditions, then return to fresh airmode.

Push the button to increase thetemperature of air flow. Push thebutton to decrease it. When you setthe temperature to its lower limit orits upper limit, the system runs at fullcooling or heating only. It does notregulate the interior temperature.

This button or icon turns the airconditioning on and off. You will seeA/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

This button turns the rear windowdefogger on and off (see page ).

Push the button or icon toincrease the fan speed and air flow.Push the button or icon todecrease it.

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Voice Control System Recirculation ButtonTemperature Control Buttons

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/Icon

Rear Window Defogger Button

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The heater uses engine coolant towarm the air. If the engine is cold, itwill be several minutes before youfeel warm air coming from thesystem.

Select and Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.Adjust the warmth of the air withthe temperature control buttons.

Press the A/C-INFO button toshow the information screen.Select the desired mode bytouching the MODE icon, and setthe fan to the desired speed bytouching the or icon.Adjust the warmth with thetemperature control buttons ( or

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Air flows from the defrostervents at the base of the windshield.

When you select , the systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C.

The flow-through ventilation systemdraws in outside air, circulates itthrough the interior, then exhausts itthrough vents near the rear sidepanels.

Set the temperature to maximum.Make sure the A/C is off.Select and Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

Use the mode control button or iconto select the vents the air flows from.

Regardless of what mode youare in, air flows out of the cornervents unless the system is shut off orthe vent is manually shut off.

Air flows from the centervents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided betweenthe vents in the dashboard and thefloor vents.

Air flows from the floorvents.

Airflow is divided betweenthe floor vents and the defrostervents at the base of the windshield.

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When you switch to another modefrom , the A/C turns off. Butif it was on to start with, it stays on.

This setting is suitable for all drivingconditions whenever the outsidetemperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:

Set the fan to the desired speed, orhigh for faster defrosting.Select . The systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode and turns on the A/C.The A/C indicator will not comeon in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C wasoff to start with.Adjust the temperature so theairflow feels warm.Select to help clear therear window.To increase airflow to thewindshield, close the corner vents.

you cancool it down more rapidly by partiallyopening the windows, turning on theA/C, and setting the fan tomaximum speed in fresh air mode.

The vehicle has two A/C andheater units. Both these units arecontrolled by the front panel controls,unless the RR A/C button is turnedon. The rear passengers can alsoadjust the direction, and temperatureand amount of the airflow.

Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itmakes the interior warm and dry.

Switch the fan on.Turn on the air conditioning.Select and Fresh Air mode.Adjust the temperature to yourpreference.

Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A/C until the gaugereads normally.

Turn on the A/C by pressing theA/C button or touching the A/Cicon on the models with navigationsystem. A/C ON will be displayedon the screen.Make sure the temperature is setto maximum cold.Select .If the outside air is humid, selectRecirculation mode. If the outsideair is dry, select Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

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The Automatic Climate Controlsystem can adjust the fan speed andairflow levels to maintain the interiortemperature you select.

Press the AUTO button.Set the desired temperature withthe temperature control buttons.You will see FULL AUTO in thesystem’s display.

The system automatically selects theproper mix of conditioned and/orheated air that will, as quickly aspossible, raise or lower the interiortemperature from its current level tothe set temperature. In FULL AUTOthe rear A/C control panel cannot beused.

In cold weather, the fan will notcome on automatically until theheater starts to develop warm air.

You can manually select variousfunctions of the Climate Controlsystem when it is in FULL AUTO.All other features remainautomatically controlled.Manually selecting a function causesthe word FULL in the display to goout.

Press the OFF button. However, alack of airflow can cause thewindows to fog up. You should keepthe fan on at all times so stale air andmoisture do not build up in theinterior and cause fogging.

If you set the temperature to itslower or its upper limit, the systemruns at full cooling or heating only. Itdoes not regulate the interiortemperature.

Select . The systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode and turns on the A/C.The A/C indicator will not comeon in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C wasoff to start with.Select .Set the fan and temperaturecontrols to maximum level.

For your safety, make sure you havea clear view through all the windowsbefore driving.

To clear the windshield faster, youcan close the dashboard corner ventsby rotating the wheel below eachvent. This sends more warm air tothe windshield defroster vents. Oncethe windshield is clear, select FreshAir mode to avoid fogging thewindows.

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Press the RR A/C MANUAL buttonto enable the rear A/C control panel.The indicator in the button will comeon. A passenger in the second rowcan then use the temperature controldial, fan speed dial, and modebuttons to adjust the temperatureand airflow to their preference. Thisis limited by the system’s minimumand maximum temperature.

Individual rear controlsettings are shut off when theignition is turned off and return tothe automatic settings. They must bereset when the ignition is turned onagain.

The climate control system has twosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not cover thesensors or spill any liquid on them.

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TEMPERATURE SENSORTEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

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AM/FM BUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SEEK BUTTONS

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TUNE KNOBAM/FM BUTTON

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PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB

SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

AUTO SELECTBUTTON

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SCAN BUTTON SEEK BAR

PWR/VOLKNOB

AMBUTTON

FMBUTTON

TUNE KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

SCANBUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

AMBUTTON

FMBUTTON

TUNE KNOB

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SEEKBUTTONS

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The audio system for your vehiclecan also be operated using the voicecontrol system. See the Navi sectionin your Quick Start Guide for anoverview of this system, and thenavigation system manual forcomplete details.

Use the TUNE knob totune the radio to a desired frequency.Turn the knob right to tune to ahigher frequency, or left to tune to alower frequency.

You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: thepreset buttons, and .

The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volumeby turning the same knob.

The band and frequency that theradio was last turned to is displayed.To change bands, press the AM orFM button. On the FM band, ST willbe displayed if the station isbroadcasting in stereo. Stereoreproduction in AM is not available.

The scan function samplesall stations with strong signals on theselected band. To activate it, pressthe SCAN button, then release it.You will see SCAN in the display.The system will scan for a stationwith a strong signal. When it findsone, it will stop and play that stationfor about 10 seconds.

The SEEK functionsearches up and down from thecurrent frequency to find a stationwith a strong signal. To activate it,press the or SEEK button, thenrelease it.

If you do nothing, the system willscan for the next strong station andplay it for 10 seconds. When it playsa station that you want to listen to,press the SCAN button again.

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Press the TUNE knob repeatedly todisplay Bass, Treble, Balance, andFader settings. Turn the TUNE knobto adjust the setting. The indicatorson the display will show you theadjustable range. The system willreturn to the audio display in about 5seconds.

Adjust the Balance,or side-to-side strength of the sound.

Adjust the Fader, or thefront-to-back strength of the sound.

Adjust the Treble in thesound.

Adjust the Bass in thesound.

On models with navigation system,push and hold the TUNE button for5 seconds to display information onthe navigation screen.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’flashes in the display, and the systemgoes into scan mode for severalseconds. It stores the frequencies ofsix AM and twelve FM stations inthe preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed if autoselect cannot find a strong station forevery preset button.

If you do not like the stations autoselect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, orSCAN function to find stations, thenstore them in the preset buttons asdescribed previously.

, press theA. SEL button. This restores thepresets you originally set.

If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the auto select feature tofind stations in the local area.

Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.

Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies with each presetbutton.

Use the tune, seek, or scanfunction to tune the radio to adesired station.

Pick a preset button, and hold ituntil you hear a beep.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store atotal of six stations on AM andtwelve stations on FM.

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You can use the instrument panelbrightness control knob to adjust theillumination of the audio system (seepage ). The audio systemilluminates when the parking lightsare on, even if the radio is turned off.

Those bands cover these frequen-cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Stations must use these exactfrequencies. It is fairly common forstations to round-off the frequency intheir advertising, so your radio coulddisplay a frequency of 100.9 eventhough the announcer may identifythe station as ‘‘FM101.’’

A radio station’s signal gets weakeras you get farther away from itstransmitter. If you are listening to anAM station, you will notice the soundvolume becoming weaker, and thestation drifting in and out. If you arelistening to an FM station, you willsee the stereo indicator flickering offand on as the signal weakens.Eventually, the stereo indicator will

go off and the sound will fadecompletely as you get out of range ofthe station’s signal.

Driving very near the transmitter ofa station that is broadcasting on afrequency close to the frequency ofthe station you are listening to canalso affect your radio’s reception.You may temporarily hear bothstations, or hear only the station youare close to.

Your vehicle’s radio can receive thecomplete AM and FM bands.

How well your vehicle’s radioreceives stations is dependent onmany factors, such as the distancefrom the station’s transmitter,nearby large objects, andatmospheric conditions.

Radio stations on the AM band areassigned frequencies at least 10kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).Stations on the FM band areassigned frequencies at least 0.2megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

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Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from the station’s transmitter,and the deflected signal. This causesthe sound to distort or flutter. This isa main cause of poor radio receptionin city driving.

Radio reception can be affected byatmospheric conditions such asthunderstorms, high humidity, andeven sunspots. You may be able toreceive a distant radio station oneday and not receive it the next daybecause of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passingvehicles and stationary sources cancause temporary reception problems.

As required by the FCC:Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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TUNE KNOBPWR/VOL KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTONSCAN BUTTON

TUNE KNOBPWR/VOLKNOB

XM RADIO BUTTON

DISP/MODEBUTTON

CATEGORYBUTTONS

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PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE KNOBPWR/VOLKNOB

DISP/MODEBUTTON

CATEGORYBUTTONS

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORYBUTTONS

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To switch between thechannel mode and the categorymode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the modechanges. On models with navigationsystem, touch the MODE icon on theaudio display.

In the channel mode, you can selectall of the available channels. In thecategory mode, such as Jazz, Rock,Classical, etc., you can select all ofthe channels within that category.

Each time you press and release theDISP/MODE button, the displaychanges in the following sequence:channel name, channel number,category, artist name, and music title.

You may experience periods whenXM Radio does not transmit theartist’s name and song titleinformation. If this happens, there isnothing wrong with your system.

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM Satellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, except Hawaii andAlaska.XM is a registered trademark ofXM Satellite Radio, Inc.

On models with navigation system,push and hold the TUNE button for5 seconds to display XM informationon the navigation screen.

In thecategory mode, press either buttonto select another category.

Turn the TUNE knob leftor right to select channels. In thecategory mode, you can only selectchannels within that category.

XM radio receives signals from twosatellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Along with a large selection ofdifferent types of music, XM radioallows you to view channel andcategory selections in the display.

To listen to satellite radio, turn theignition switch to the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position. Push thePWR/VOL knob to turn on the audiosystem, and press the XM button.Adjust the volume by turning thePWR/VOL knob. The last channelyou listened to will show in thedisplay.


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－－The SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcategory are scanned. To activateSCAN, press the SCAN button ortouch the SCAN icon on the audiodisplay (models with navigationsystem). The system plays eachchannel in numerical order for a fewseconds, then selects the nextchannel. When you hear a channelyou want to continue listening to,press the button or touch the iconagain.

Pick the preset button (icon) youwant for that channel. Press andhold the button (icon) until youhear a beep.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store thefirst six channels.

Once a channel is stored, simplypress and release the proper presetbutton (icon) to tune to it.

The presets will be lost if yourvehicle’s battery goes dead, isdisconnected, or the radio fuse isremoved.

Press the XM button again. Theother XM band will show. Storethe next six channels using steps 2and 3.

You can store up to 12preset channels using the six presetbuttons or preset icons (on modelswith navigation system). Each buttonstores one channel from the XM1band and one channel from the XM2band.

To store a channel:Press the XM button. Either XM1or XM2 will show in the display.

Use the TUNE knob, or theCATEGORY or SCAN buttons totune to a desired channel.

In the category mode, only channelswithin that category can be selected.In the channel mode, all channelscan be selected.

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The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate for this, ground-basedrepeaters are placed in majormetropolitan areas.Satellite signals are more likely to beblocked by tall buildings andmountains the farther north youtravel from the equator.

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Signal may be blocked bymountains or large obstacles tothe south.

Signal weaker inthese areas.

SATELLITE

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Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:

Driving on the south side of aneast/west mountain road.Driving on the north side of alarge commercial truck on aneast/west road.Driving in tunnels.Driving on a road beside a verticalwall, steep cliff, or hill to the southof you.Driving on the lower level of amulti-tiered road.Driving on a single lane roadalongside dense trees taller than50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

If you decide to purchase XMsatellite radio service, contact XMRadio at , or at1-800-852-9696. You will need to givethem your radio I.D. number andyour credit card number. To get yourradio I.D. number, turn the TUNE

knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XMRadio, keep your audio system in theSatellite Radio mode while you waitfor activation. This should take about30 minutes.If your XM Radio service has expired

or you purchased your vehicle froma previous owner, you can listen to asampling of the broadcasts availableon XM Satellite Radio. With theignition switch in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position, push thePWR/VOL knob to turn on the audiosystem and press the XM button. Avariety of music types and styles willplay.

While waiting for activation, makesure your vehicle remains in an openarea with good reception. Once youraudio system is activated,‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear inthe display, and you’ll be able tolisten to XM Radio broadcasts. XMRadio will continue to send anactivation signal to your vehicle forat least 12 hours from the activationrequest. If the service has not beenactivated after 36 hours, contact XMRadio.

Cargo may be attached to roofrack.

There may be other geographicsituations that could affect satelliteradio reception.

As required by the FCC:Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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CD BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

CD LOADBUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

RANDOM BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

CD SLOTPWR/VOL KNOB

SKIP BUTTONS

CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT


(Premium Package)CD EJECT BUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

CD SLOT

REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS

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CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT

RANDOM BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

CD BUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTON CD LOAD BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

PWR/VOLKNOB

SKIPBUTTONS

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CD EJECT BUTTONCD SLOT

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Press the eject button to remove theCD. If you eject the CD, but do notremove it from the slot, the systemwill automatically reload the CDafter 15 seconds and put it in pausemode. To begin playing, press theCD button.

To continuously replaya track, press and release the RPTbutton. You will see RPT/REPEATin the display. Press the RPT buttonagain to turn it off.

This feature plays thetracks in random order. To activateRandom Play, press and release theRDM button. You will see RDM inthe display. Press the RDM buttonagain to return to normal play.

Press the AM or FM button (AM/FM button on the U.S. models) toswitch to the radio while a CD isplaying.

If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignition,the disc will stay in the drive. Whenyou turn the system back on, the CDwill begin playing where it left off.

To move rapidly within a track, pressand hold the or skip button.

Each time you press andrelease the skip button the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext track. Press and release theskip button to skip backward to thebeginning of the current track. Pressit again to skip to the beginning ofthe previous track.

You operate the CD player with thesame controls used for the radio.The number of the track playing isshown in the display. The system willcontinuously play a CD until youchange modes.

With the ignition in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,insert a CD into the CD slot. Thedrive will pull the CD in the rest ofthe way and begin to play it.

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Press and hold the LOAD buttonuntil you hear a beep, then releasethe button.

To load only one CD, press andrelease the Load button.

On the left side of the display, theCD Loaded indicator for an emptyposition will begin blinking.

When you see LOAD in thedisplay, insert the disc into the CDslot. Insert it only about halfway,the drive will pull it in the rest ofthe way. You will again see thedashes in the display as the CD isloaded.

When LOAD appears again in thedisplay, insert the next disc intothe CD slot. Do not try to insert adisc until LOAD appears. Youcould damage the audio unit.

Repeat this until all six positionsare loaded. The system will thenbegin playing the last CD loaded.

If you are not loading CDs into all sixpositions, press the LOAD buttonagain after the last CD has loaded.The system will begin playing thelast CD loaded.

If you stop loading CDs before all sixpositions are filled, and you do notpress the load button, the system willwait for 10 seconds, then stop theload operation and begin playing thelast CD loaded.

You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm) discs in this system.

The audio system on your vehiclehas an in-dash CD changer thatholds up to six discs.To load CDs or operate CD changer,the ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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If you do not remove the disc fromthe slot, the system will reload thedisc after 10 seconds and beginplaying it.

To remove a different CD from thechanger, first select it with theappropriate preset button. When thatCD begins playing, press the ejectbutton.

In any mode, if you press the ejectbutton and hold it until you hear abeep, the system will eject all of thediscs in the changer.

You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off. The disc thatwas last selected is ejected first. Youcan eject up to six discs, one at atime.

To remove the disc that is currentlyplaying, press the eject button. Youwill see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the display. Thesystem automatically begins theLoad sequence so you can loadanother CD in that position. If you donot load another CD, after 10seconds the system begins playingthe next disc in the changer. If thechanger is empty, the system selectsthe previous mode (AM, FM, or XMradio).

If you press the Eject button whilelistening to the radio, XM radio, orwith the audio system turned off, thedisc that was last selected is ejected.After that disc is ejected, pressingthe Eject button again will eject thenext disc in the numerical order. Bydoing this six times, you can removeall the CDs from the changer.

If you press the LOAD button whilea disc is playing, the system will stopplaying that disc and start theloading sequence. It will then playthe disc just loaded.

You can also load a CD into an emptyposition while a CD is playing bypressing the appropriate presetbutton. Select an empty position (theCD loaded indicator is off), and pressthe preset button for that position (1to 6). The system will stop playingthe current CD and start the loadingsequence. It will then play the CDjust loaded.

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When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.

When recording a CD-R, therecording must be closed for it tobe used by the system.

CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.

Play only standard round CDs.Odd-shaped CDs may jam in thedrive or cause other problems.

When a CD is not being played, storeit in its case to protect it from dustand other contamination. To preventwarpage, keep CDs out of directsunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.Wipe across the CD from the centerto the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on theinner and outer edges. The smallplastic pieces causing this roughnesscan flake off and fall on the re-cording surface of the CD, causingskipping or other problems. Removethese pieces by rubbing the innerand outer edges with the side of apencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects inthe CD player or the magazine.

Handle a CD by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the CD.These, along with contaminationfrom fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tippens, can cause the CD to not playproperly or possibly jam in the drive.

Handle your CDs properly toprevent damage and skipping.

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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.The label can curl up and cause thedisc to jam in the unit.

If you see an error message in thedisplay while operating the CDchanger, find the cause in thefollowing charts. If you cannot clearthe error message, take the vehicleto your dealer.

Error Messages Cause Solution

Disc changermalfunction.High temperature.

Disc changermalfunction.High temperature.

See your dealer.

Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.See your dealer.

Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.

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▲ ▼The middle button adjusts thevolume up ( ) or down ( ). Pressthe top or bottom of the button andhold it until the desired volume isreached, then release it.

Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from the wheel.

The MODE button changes theaudio mode between FM1, FM2, AM,XM, CD, and DVD/AUX (if a disc isinserted).

The CH button has two functions,depending on whether you arelistening to the radio, or playing aCD.

If you are playing a CD, the systemskips to the beginning of the nexttrack each time you push the CHbutton. You will see the disc andtrack number in the display.

If you are listening to the radio, usethe CH button to change stations.Each time you press this button, thesystem advances to the next presetstation on the band you are listeningto. You will see the number of theselected preset button in the display.To change bands, or to change fromFM1 to FM2, press the AM/FMbutton.

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CH BUTTON

VOLUMEBUTTON

MODEBUTTON

Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specific five-digit code withthe Preset buttons. Because thereare hundreds of numbercombinations possible from the fivedigits, making the system workwithout knowing the exact code isnearly impossible.

You should have received a card thatlists your audio system code numberand serial number. It is best to storethis card in a safe place at home. Inaddition, you should write the audiosystem’s serial number in this owner’smanual.

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, the audiosystem will disable itself. If thishappens, you will see ‘‘Code’’ in thefrequency display the next time youturn on the system. Use the Presetbuttons to enter the five-digit code.The code is located on the radio codecard included in your Owner’sManual kit. When it is enteredcorrectly, the radio will start playing.

If the code card is lost, an Acuradealer can access your code withyour radio’s serial number. Toaccess the serial number, turn theradio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’,then turn the radio off. Push thepreset 1, preset 6, and power buttonsat the same time, then quicklyrelease.

You will have to store your favoritestations in the preset buttons afterthe system begins working. Youroriginal settings were lost when thepower was disconnected.

If you should happen to lose the card,you must obtain the code numberfrom your dealer. To do this, you willneed the system’s serial number.

If you make a mistake entering thecode, do not start over; complete thefive-digit sequence, then enter thecorrect code. You have 10 tries toenter the correct code. If you areunsuccessful in 10 attempts, youmust then leave the system on for 1hour before trying again.

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PAUSEBUTTON

PLAYBUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

REAR SPEAKEROFF ICON

REAR PWRBUTTON

REAR SPEAKEROFF ICON

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PLAYBUTTON

PAUSEBUTTON

SEEK/SKIPBAR

RANDOMBUTTON

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REAR CTRLSELECTORKNOB

The rear system selects the source itwas last set to. If that source hasbeen removed (the DVD has beenejected from the player, for example),you will see ‘‘_ _ _ _’’ in the display.You must select another source.

When you turn on the system, therear speakers are automaticallyturned off. You will see the RearSpeakers Off icon in the display. Thesound for the rear system is sent tothe wireless headphones.

If you want to turn the rear speakerson again, press and hold the REARPWR button until the Rear SpeakersOff icon goes off.

The rear speakers areconnected to the front system, sothey will always play the source thatthe front system is set to.

With this system, the rearpassengers can enjoy a differententertainment source (AM/FMradio, XM radio, CD changer, DVDplayer or AUX) than the front seatoccupants. The audio is broadcastthrough the supplied wirelessheadphones.

Press the REAR PWR button. Toturn on the rear controls (ceilingpanel or remote), press the REARCTRL knob. The system’s iconshows in the right side display. Yourpassengers can then operate the rearsystem with the control panel in theceiling or with the remote control.Press the REAR CTRL knob again toturn the rear controls off. You willsee the Rear Controls Off icon in theright display.

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The DVD player in your rearentertainment system can play DVDvideo discs and CDs. It featuresDolby noise reduction.

To play the radio or XM radio, thebuttons for the front entertainmentsystem have the same functions.

If a CD is loaded in the main CDchanger, select CD/CHG. If the CDis loaded in the lower player, selectDVD/AUX.

Open the overhead screen bypushing on the button. The screenwill swing down part-way. Pivot thescreen the rest of the way (to detentone or two). If you pivot the screentoo far forward, past detent three,the display will turn off. Pivot thescreen back to the detent to turn thedisplay back on. To close the screen,pivot it up until it latches.

To operate the rear entertainmentsystem from the front panel, turn theREAR CTRL knob clockwise. Theamber RR LED comes on to showthat the control panel is enabled.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

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Push the disc in halfway, the drivewill pull it in the rest of the way.

Press the PLAY buttonif the DVD does not start playingautomatically.

Press the PAUSE buttonto pause the DVD. Press the buttonagain or press PLAY to resume.Pause works only with the DVDplayer.

Each time you press and release theside of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the

system skips forward to thebeginning of the next track orchapter. Press and release theside of the bar to skip backward tothe beginning of the current track orchapter. Press it again to skip to the

beginning of the previous track orchapter.

Press the eject button toremove the DVD from the drive.

To return front panel control to thefront audio system, turn the RRCTRL knob counterclockwise.Press and hold the

side to move forward; you will see‘‘CUE’’ in the display. Press and holdthe side to move backward; youwill see ‘‘REV’’ in the display.Release the bar when the systemreaches the point you want.

Insert a DVD or CD into the DVDplayer below the front panel.

Turn the REAR CTRL knobclockwise. The amber RR LED willcome on to show that the controlpanel is now enabled.

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Use these buttons to select theentertainment source (radio, XMradio, CD changer, or DVD player/Auxiliary device). The selectedsource will be shown in the display.Make sure the rear control operationhas not been disabled with the REARCTRL knob on the front panel.

When the display is open,use the manual controls to selecticons from the menu.

Use the and buttons toselect from the stations on the radiopreset buttons.

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buttons to change discs.

The video screen is for use by rearseat passengers only. The driver andfront seat passenger should not tryto view the screen while driving.

Pressthis button when you want to pausethe DVD. Press this button again togo back to PLAY.

Press thebutton to skip to the beginning

of the next chapter. Press thebutton to skip back to the

beginning of the current chapter.

To select the menuon the DVD, press the MENUbutton. Use the , , ,and buttons to move to thedesired menu selection, then pressthe ENT button to enter yourselection.

If a CD is loaded in the main CDchanger, select it by pressing theCD/CHG button. If the CD is loadedin the DVD player, press the DVD/AUX button.

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You can use the remote control toselect the entertainment source(radio, CD changer, or DVD player/Auxiliary device). The selectedsource will be shown in the display.

Make sure the rear control operationhas not been disabled with the RRCTRL knob on the front panel.When using the remote control,point it at the rear control panel inthe ceiling.

The PLAY/PROG, PAUSE, SKIP,and FWD/REW buttons work thesame function as the front and rearcontrol panel buttons.

The PLAY/PROG, PAUSE, SKIP,and FWD/REW buttons work thesame function as the front and rearcontrol panel buttons.

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Some DVDs have menus that allowyou to select a dubbed language,subtitles, a chapter list, previews, etc.The menu contents will vary fromDVD to DVD.

Use the , , , andbuttons to select the desired

menu option. Then press ENT toenter your selection. Use the

and buttons to changepages. You can also use thenumbered buttons to enter the two-digit number of a menu option. Youdo not have to press ENT. Press thebutton again to close the window.

To change thecolor, contrast, aspect ratio, andbrightness of the video screen, pressthe DISP button. The current settingof one will be displayed on thescreen each time you press thebutton. Use the and

buttons to change the settingas desired. The display will disappearfrom the screen several secondsafter you stop adjusting the setting.

In the MENUselection mode, pressing theRETURN button for less than 2seconds changes the MENU displayto the previous page. Pressing theRETURN button for more than 2seconds while a DVD is playingbrings the system into the TITLEenter mode. When you enter yourselection, the DVD player will startplaying from the selected title.

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The remote control uses twoAA batteries. To replace thebatteries, put a coin in the notch onthe back. Turn it one-quarter, thenslide the cover off. Remove the oldbatteries. Make sure the polarity ofthe new batteries is correct whenyou install them. Slide the cover onuntil it locks.

When you are not using the remotecontrol, store it in holder in the frontseat-back pocket.

As required by the FCC: This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.


This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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There are various types of DVDsavailable. Some of them are notcompatible with your system.The DVD player in your RearEntertainment System can playDVDs and CDs bearing the abovemarks on their packages or jackets.Those packages or jackets shouldalso bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be playedin this system.

If you see an error message in the display while operating the DVD player,find the cause in the chart below. If you cannot clear the message, take yourvehicle to your dealer.

Error Message Cause Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error, or aDVD has been loaded inthe CD player

High Temperature

Low Vehicle BatteryVoltage

Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.Check if it is inserted correctly in the DVDPlayer. Make sure the DVD is not scratched ordamaged.Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.Check it for damage or deformation.If the DVD cannot be pulled out, or the errormessage does not disappear after the DVD isejected, see your dealer.Do not try to force the DVD out of the player.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.Run the engine to recharge the battery.

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Each headphone uses one AAAbattery. The battery is under thecover on the left earpiece. Toremove the cover, insert a coin in theslot and twist it slightly to pry thecover away from the earpiece. Pullthe cover outward, and pivot it out ofthe way.

Some state and local governmentagencies prohibit the use ofheadphones by the driver of a motorvehicle. Always obey applicable lawsand regulations.

The audio for the rear entertainmentsystem is sent to the wirelessheadphones that come with thesystem. When using the headphones,make sure you wear them correctly:L (left) and R (right) are marked on

the sides of the frame. The antennasare in the front of the earpieces. Ifyou wear the headphones backwards,the antennas will be aimed awayfrom the system, affecting the soundquality and range.

To use the headphones, pivot theearpieces outward. This turns themon. To adjust the volume, turn thedial on the bottom of the rightearpiece. When you remove theheadphones, the earpiecesautomatically pivot inward, and theheadphones turn off. Theheadphones operate only in thesecond or third row. They do notwork in the front seats or outside thevehicle. When not in use, store theheadphones in the pocket of eitherfront seat or in the cargo area.

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The system will accept auxiliaryinputs from standard video gamesand video equipment.

Some video game power suppliesmay cause poor picture quality.

V = Video jackL = Left audio jackR = Right audio jack

Auxiliary input jacks and wiredheadphone jacks for the rearentertainment system are under thethird seat armrest on the passenger’sside. To access these jacks, open thecover by pulling up on the lever.

Remove the battery. Install the newbattery in the earpiece as shown inthe diagram next to the battery slot.Slide the cover back into place on theearpiece, then press down on theback edge to lock it in place.

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The security system automaticallysets 15 seconds after you lock thedoors, hood, and the tailgate. For thesystem to activate, you must lock thedoors from the outside with the key,lock tab, door lock switch, or remotetransmitter. The security systemindicator next to the driver’s doorlock starts blinking immediately toshow you the system is setting itself.

The security system will not set ifthe hood, tailgate, or any door is notfully closed. If the system will not set,check the Door and Tailgate OpenMonitor on the instrument panel(see page ) to see if the doors andtailgate are fully closed. Since it isnot part of the monitor display,manually check the hood.

Once the security system is set,opening any door or the tailgatewithout using the key or the remotetransmitter, or opening the hood, willcause it to alarm. It also alarms if theradio, navigation and DVDcomponents are removed from thedashboard or the wiring is cut.

Use the remote transmitterto quickly check that the hood,tailgate and all doors are closed.Push the lock button twice. Thereshould be an audible confirmationbeep.

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it.

The security system helps to protectyour vehicle and valuables from theft.The horn sounds and a combinationof headlights and parking lights flashif someone attempts to break intoyour vehicle or remove the radio ornavigation and DVD components.This alarm continues for 2 minutes,then the system resets. To reset analarming system before the 2minutes have elapsed, unlock thedriver’s door with the key or theremote transmitter.

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Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Cruise control allows you to maintaina set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on straight, openhighways. It is not recommended forcity driving, winding roads, slipperyroads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Press and release the SET/DECEL button on the steeringwheel. The indicator on theinstrument panel comes on toshow the system is now activated.

Push in the cruise control masterswitch. The indicator in the switchwill come on.

Cruise control may not hold theset speed when you are going upand down hills. If your speedincreases going down a hill, usethe brakes to slow down. This willcancel cruise control. To resumethe set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISECONTROL indicator on theinstrument panel comes on.

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Improper use of cruise controlcan lead to a crash.

Use cruise control only whentraveling on open highways ingood weather.

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

Push on the accelerator pedal.Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed, and press the SET/DECELbutton.

Resting your foot on the brake pedalcauses cruise control to cancel.

You can decrease the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

If you need to decrease yourspeed quickly, use the brakes as younormally would.

Press and hold the SET/DECELbutton. Release the button whenyou reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very smallamounts, tap the SET/DECELbutton. Each time you do this,your vehicle will slow down about1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly withyour foot. The CRUISECONTROL indicator on theinstrument panel will go out.When the vehicle slows to thedesired speed, press the SET/DECEL button.

Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release thebutton.

To increase your speed in verysmall amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL button. Each time you dothis, the vehicle will speed upabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Even with cruise control turned on,you can still use the acceleratorpedal to speed up for passing. Aftercompleting the pass, take your footoff the accelerator pedal. The vehiclewill return to the set cruising speed.

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Tap the brake pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.Push the cruise control masterbutton.

When you push the CANCEL buttonor tap the brake pedal, the systemremembers the previously set speed.To return to that speed, accelerate toabove 25 mph (40 km/h), and thenpress and release the RES/ACCELbutton. The CRUISE CONTROLindicator comes on. The vehicleaccelerates to the same speed asbefore.

Pressing the cruise control masterswitch turns the system completelyoff and erases the previous cruisingspeed.

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The Avg display shows you theaverage fuel economy since youlast reset the display.

The E/T is the elapsed time thatthe ignition has been on. Itautomatically resets to 0.0 when itreaches twelve hours. This displaycan be reset at any time.

The display also has manualfunctions for the Climate ControlSystem. Refer to page .

All models of MDX have a tripcomputer. To operate the tripcomputer on models with thenavigation system, refer to thenavigation manual.

The Trip Computer displays thefollowing information.

The temperature sensor is locatedin the front bumper, and can beaffected by heat from the roadsurface, engine heat, and theexhaust from the surroundingtraffic. Because of theseconditions, it may take a while forthe temperature to read correctly.

The Range, or estimated distanceyou can travel on the fuelremaining in the tank estimatedfrom the fuel economy you havegotten over the last several miles(kilometers).

The Trip display shows you thetotal distance you have drivensince it was last reset.

Press the TRIP button to show eitherthe range and Avg fuel economy, orthe E/T and Trip odometer.

To reset the Avg fuel economy, E/T,and Trip odometer, press and holdthe RESET button until you hear abeep.

The outside temperature, fueleconomy, range, and trip odometercan be displayed in either English orMetric units. To change betweenunits, press the TRIP button andhold it for five seconds.

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To set the clock:

Push the CLOCK button. Thehours digits will start blinking. Ifyou want to only set the minutes,go to step 4.

To change the hours to a lowernumber, press and hold theMODE button. To change thehours to a higher number, pressand hold the A/C button.

When the hours reach the desirednumber, release the button.

To set the minutes, press theCLOCK button again. Theminutes digits will start blinking.

Use the MODE or A/C button toset the minutes to the desirednumber.

Press the CLOCK button again.The clock will return to its normaldisplay.

For example:1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00

You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. Press the CLOCKbutton, then press the RESET button.If the displayed time is before thehalf hour, it will reset back to theprevious hour. If the displayed timeis after the half hour, it will resetforward to the next hour.

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The compass may need to bemanually calibrated after exposure toa strong magnetic field. If thecompass seems to be continuallyshowing the wrong direction and isnot self-calibrating, do the following.

Do this procedure in an openarea, away from buildings, powerlines, and other vehicles.

Press and hold the CLOCK andTRIP buttons until the displaychanges (about 1 second).

Press the Calibrate (MODE)button.

Press the Set (FAN) button.‘‘Calibrate’’ will start blinking, andthe direction display will change to‘‘ ’’.

Drive the vehicle slowly in twocomplete circles.

When the display goes from‘‘ ’’ to an actual heading, theunit is calibrated.

Press the CLOCK, TRIP, orRESET button to complete thecalibration and return the displayto normal.

Compass operation can be affectedby driving near power lines orstations, across bridges, throughtunnels, over railroad crossings, pastlarge vehicles, or driving near largeobjects that can cause a magneticdisturbance. It can also be affectedby accessories such as antennas androof racks that are mounted bymagnets.

If you see ‘‘ ’’ in the directiondisplay and ‘‘Calibrate’’ is blinking,the compass is self-calibrating.

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In most areas, there is a variationbetween magnetic north and truenorth. Zone selection is required sothe compass can compensate for thisvariation. To check and select thezone, do this:

Press the Zone (A/C) button. Thezone the compass is currently setto is displayed.

Find the zone for your area on themap.

If the zone is incorrect, press andhold the MODE button to get thenumber to count down, or the A/Cbutton to get the number to countup. If the zone is correct, continueto step 5.

Press the Set (FAN) button to setthe zone selection.

Press the CLOCK, TRIP orRESET button to exit the zoneselection and return display tonormal.

Press and hold the CLOCK andTRIP buttons until the displaychanges (about 1 second).

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The Brightness control has sevenpositions. In the middle five positionsthe display will dim when you turnon the parking lights or headlights.

Moving the control to the far leftposition turns off the display. It willcome back on for several seconds ifyou press any of the buttons.In the far right (maximumbrightness) position, the display willnot dim when you turn on theparking lights.

Always use a soft cloth and mildglass/plastic cleaner (such ascleaners for computer monitorscreens) to clean the display.

Whenever you shift to R (reverse)with the ignition switch in the ON(II) position, the rear view is shownon the navigation system screen.

For the best picture, always keep therear view camera clean, and do notcover the camera lens.

When you wipe the screen, someblack lines may appear because ofstatic electricity build-up. This isnormal. They will disappear in 5 to10 minutes.

When in reverse, the touch screen,and Navi ‘‘hard’’ buttons are lockedout. Touching the ZOOM buttonallows you to adjust the brightness ofthe rear view camera image.

The camera brightnesscannot be adjusted by voice control.

Since the rear view camera displayarea is limited, you should alwaysback up slowly and carefully, andlook behind you for obstacles.

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－The HomeLink universaltransceiver built into your vehiclecan be programmed to operate up tothree remotely controlled devicesaround your home, such as garagedoors, lighting, or home securitysystems.

If you are training HomeLink tooperate a garage door or gate, youshould unplug the motor for thatdevice during training. Repeatedlypressing the remote control buttoncould burn out the motor.

HomeLink stores the code in apermanent memory. There shouldbe no need to retrain HomeLink ifyour vehicle’s battery goes dead or isdisconnected. If your garage dooropener was manufactured beforeApril 1982, you may not be able toprogram HomeLink to operate it.They do not have the safety featurethat causes the motor to stop and

reverse if an obstacle is detectedduring closing, increasing the risk ofinjury.

Always refer to the openinginstructions and safety informationthat came with your garage dooropener or other equipment youintend to operate with HomeLink. Ifyou do not have this information,contact the manufacturer of theequipment.

If you are training the second orthird buttons, go directly to step 1.

If you justreceived your vehicle and have nottrained any of the buttons inHomeLink before, you should eraseany previously learned codes beforetraining the first button. To do this,press and hold the two outsidebuttons on the HomeLinktransceiver for about 20 seconds,until the red indicator flashes.Release the buttons, then proceed tostep 1.

For quick and accurate training,make sure the remote controltransmitter for the device (garagedoor, automatic gate, securitysystem, etc.) has a fresh battery.

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Unplug the garage door openermotor from the electrical outlet.

Hold the end of the garage dooropener remote transmitter 2 to 5inches from HomeLink. Makesure you are not blocking yourview of the red indicator inHomeLink.

Press and hold the remotetransmitter button and one of theHomeLink buttons at the sametime.

Plug in the garage door openermotor, then test the HomeLinkbutton by pushing it for about 1second.

Press and hold the remotetransmitter button and one of theHomeLink buttons at the sametime. While continuing to hold theHomeLink button, press andrelease the remote transmitterbutton every 2 seconds.

If the red indicator in HomeLinkcontinues to flash slowly (doesnot begin to flash rapidly),repeat steps 2 thru 4.

If the button does not workgo to step 6.

If the button works,programming is complete.

If the red indicator in HomeLinkcontinues to flash slowly (doesnot flash rapidly), your remotetransmitter may stoptransmitting after a short time.Go to step 4.

If the red indicator in HomeLinkbegins to flash slowly at first,then rapidly, release bothbuttons, and go to step 5.

If the red indicator in HomeLinkbegins to flash slowly at first,then rapidly, release bothbuttons, and go to step 5.

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Press the training button on thegarage door opener unit until theindicator next to the button comeson. The indicator may blink, orcome on and stay on. You thenhave approximately 30 seconds tocomplete the following steps.

For security purposes, newer garagedoor opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’or variable code. Information fromthe remote control and the garagedoor opener are needed beforeHomeLink can operate the garagedoor opener.

The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’procedure trains HomeLink to theproper garage door opener code.The following proceduresynchronizes HomeLink to thegarage door opener so it sends andreceives the correct codes.

Make sure you have properlycompleted the ‘‘TrainingHomeLink’’ procedure.

Find the ‘‘training’’ button on yourgarage door opener unit. Thelocation will vary, depending onthe manufacturer.

Push and hold the HomeLinkbutton for a few seconds, thenwatch the red indicator onHomeLink.

If the indicator stays on orflashes slowly, repeat steps 2thru 5.If the indicator flashes rapidlyfor 2 seconds then stays on, youhave a rolling code transmitter:Go to ‘‘Training with a RollingCode System’’ (see page ).

Repeat these steps to train theother two HomeLink buttons tooperate any other compatibleremotely controlled devicesaround your home (lighting,automatic gate, security system,etc.).

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Press and hold the button onHomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.

Press and hold the HomeLinkbutton again for 3 to 4 seconds.This should turn off the trainingindicator on the garage dooropener unit. (Some systems mayrequire you to press the button upto three times.)

Press the HomeLink button again.It should operate the garage door.

To erase the codes stored in all threebuttons, press and hold the twooutside buttons until the redindicator begins to flash, thenrelease the buttons.

You should erase all three codesbefore selling the vehicle.

If you want to retrain a programmedbutton for a new device, you do nothave to erase all button memory.You can replace the existing memorycode using this procedure:

Press and hold the HomeLinkbutton to be trained until theHomeLink indicator begins toflash slowly.

If a rolling code transmitter waspreviously programmed, theindicator will flash rapidly for 2seconds, and then stay on forabout 23 seconds.

If a standard transmitter wasprogrammed, the indicator willstay on for about 25 seconds.

Once the HomeLink indicatorbegins to flash slowly, continue tohold the HomeLink button, andfollow steps 3 thru 6 under‘‘Training HomeLink’’ (see page

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If you have problems with trainingthe HomeLink Universal Transceiver,or would like information on homeproducts that can be operated byHomeLink, call (800) 355-3515. Onthe Internet, go towww.homelink.com.

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Your vehicle is equipped with theHandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL usesBluetooth technology as a wirelesslink between it and your Bluetoothcompatible cell phone. When you arein your vehicle and your phone islinked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy safe,hands-free phone use. The HFL isavailable only in English.

When the HFL is in use, the soundcomes through the vehicle’s frontaudio system speakers. If the audiosystem is in use while making a call,the HFL over-rides the audio system.To change the volume level, use theaudio system volume knob.

The HFL can store up to 50 namesand phone numbers in its phonebook.With a linked phone, you can thenautomatically dial any name ornumber in the phonebook.

Here are the main features of theHFL. Instructions for using the HFLbegin on page .

HFL recognizes simple voicecommands, such as phone numbersand names. It uses these commandsto automatically dial, receive, andstore numbers. For moreinformation on voice control, seeUsing Voice Control on page .

Bluetooth is a registered trademarkof Blootooth SIG, Inc.Bluetooth is the wireless technologythat links your phone to the HFL.The HFL uses a Class 3 Bluetooth,which means the maximum rangebetween your phone and vehicle is30 feet (10 meters).

Here are the main components ofthe HFL system:

The HFL microphone is on theceiling, between the front map lightsand the console buttons. On modelswith navigation system, themicrophone is shared with thenavigation system.

With a linked phone, the HFL allowsyou to send and receive calls in yourvehicle without holding the phone.

To use the HFL, your phone musthave approved Bluetooth capabilityalong with the Hands Free Profile.This type of phone is availablethrough many phone makers andcellular carriers. You can also find anapproved phone by visiting

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To operate the HFL, use the HFLTALK/BACK button on the left sideof the steering wheel.

This information is displayedwhether or not the phone is beingused:

Phone Indicates a phone iscurrently linked to the HFL.

Here is the function of each HFLbutton:HFL Talk: This button is used beforeyou give a command, to answerincoming calls, and to confirmsystem information.HFL Back: This button is used toend a call, go back to the previousvoice control command, and tocancel an operation.

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Here are some guidelines for usingvoice control:

To enter a command, press the topof the TALK/BACK button. Then,after the beep, say your commandin a clear, natural tone.

For best system operation, set theclimate control fan speed to low,and direct the center vents awayfrom the microphone in the ceiling.

If the HFL does not recognize acommand, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’If it doesn’t recognize thecommand a second time, itsresponse is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If itdoesn’t recognize the command athird time, it plays the Helpprompt.

To hear a list of available optionsat any time, press the top of theTALK/BACK button, wait for thebeep, and say, ‘‘Hands free linkhelp.’’

Many commands can be spokentogether. For example, you cansay, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’

To enter a string of numbers in aCall or Dial command, you can saythem all at once, or you canseparate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,10, and 11.

To skip a voice prompt, press theTalk button while the HFL isspeaking. The HFL will then beginlistening for your next command.

Signal Strength Indicates thenetwork signal strength.

ROAM Status (models withoutnavigation system) Indicatesyour phone is roaming.

Some phones will not send thisinformation to the HFL.

The HFL is operated by the HFLTALK/BACK button on the left sideof the steering wheel. The next fewpages provide easy-to-useinstructions for all basic features ofthe HFL.

All phones may notoperate identically, and some maycause inconsistent operation of theHFL.

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To go back one step in a commandprocess, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or pressthe Back button.If nothing is said while the HFL islistening for a command, the HFLwill time out and stop its voicerecognition. The next time youpress the top of the TALK/BACKbutton, the HFL begins listeningfrom the point at which it timedout.

When you finish a commandsequence, the HFL goes back toits main menu. For example, whenyou store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ theHFL response is, ‘‘Eric has beenstored.’’ The next time you press

the Talk button, you will be at themain menu.

To end a command sequence atany time, press and hold the Backbutton, or press the Talk button,wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’The next time you press the Talkbutton, the HFL begins from itsmain menu.

The HFL will accept a numeric, four-digit passcode that you can use forsecurity purposes.

With the ignition in the ON (II)position, press and release the topof the TALK/BACK button on thesteering wheel. After the beep, say‘‘Security.’’ The HFL response is‘‘Security options are lock, unlock,and set passcode.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the four-digit passcodeyou want to use. For example, say‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL response is‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘The new passcodehas been stored. Returning to themain menu.’’

Once a passcode is set, you can lockthe HFL so it only operates after thepasscode is entered, or you canunlock it so anyone using yourvehicle can also use the HFL.

The HFL response is ‘‘What is thenew four-digit passcode?’’ (If youare changing the passcode, youwill first be asked for the currentpasscode.)

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Set passcode.’’

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The voice of the HFL can be set tomale or female (U.S. models only).Also, the incoming notification canbe set to a ring tone, a prompt, or nonotification.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘System options aresetup and clear.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’If you choose ‘‘Ring tone’’ you willhear a ring tone through the audiospeakers to announce an incomingcall. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ youwill hear this message toannounce an incoming call: ‘‘Youhave an incoming call.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. If you say‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the HFLresponse is, ‘‘Would you like a ringtone or a prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’after the beep, the HFL returns toits main menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ willresult in no ring tone or promptplayback during an incoming call.The audio system will still mute,and a message will be displayed.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Male’’ or ‘‘Female,’’depending on the system voiceyou want. The HFL response is,‘‘Male (Female) prompts have

been selected. Would you like anaudible notification of an incomingcall?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Would you like maleor female prompts?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Security.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Security options arelock, unlock, and set passcode.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Lock’’ or ‘‘Unlock.’’Lock means the HFL will promptyou for your passcode each timethe ignition switch is turned to theON (II) position and you press theTalk button. You will only beasked for the passcode once perignition cycle. If the HFL is locked,its response is ‘‘System is locked.Each time the vehicle is turned on,the passcode will be required touse the system.’’ If the HFL isunlocked, its response is ‘‘Thesystem is unlocked. Returning tothe main menu.’’

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With your phone on and theignition in the ACCESSORY (I) orON (II) position, press and releasethe Talk button. After the beep,say ‘‘Phone set up.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Phone set up optionsare status, pair, edit, delete, andlist.’’

Your Bluetooth compatible phonewith HandsFree Profile must bepaired to the HFL before you canmake and receive hands-free call.

HFL does not allow you to pairyour phone if the vehicle ismoving.For pairing, your phone must be inits Discovery mode.

The following procedure works formost phones. If you cannot pairyour phone to the HFL with thisprocedure, refer to your phone’soperating manual, or talk to yourphone retailer.During the pairing process, turnoff any previously paired phonesbefore pairing a new phone.

Up to six phones can be paired tothe HFL.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘The pairing processrequires operation of your mobilephone. For safety, only performthis function while the vehicle isstopped. State a four-digit code forpairing. Note this code. It will berequested by the phone.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the four-digit code youwant to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,3, 4.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3,4. Is this correct?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Searching for aBluetooth phone.’’

When asked by the phone, enterthe four-digit code from step 3 intoyour phone. The HFL response is‘‘A new phone has been found.What would you like to name thisphone?’’

Follow the prompts on your phoneto get it into its Search mode. Thephone will search for the HFL.When it comes up, selectHandsFreeLink from the list ofoptions displayed on your phone.

Steps 5 and 6 show acommon way to get your phone intoits Discovery mode. If these steps donot work on your phone, refer to thephone’s operating manual.

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Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you want touse. For example, say ‘‘Eric’sphone.’’ The HFL response is‘‘Eric’s phone has beensuccessfully paired. Returning tothe main menu.’’

If you want to pair another phone,repeat steps 1 through 7.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Phone setup optionsare status, pair, edit, delete, andlist.’’Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Which phone wouldyou like to edit?’’Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After the

beep, say the name of the phoneyou want to rename. For example,say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘What is the newname for Eric’s phone?’’Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the new name of thephone. For example, say ‘‘Lisa’sphone.’’ The HFL response is,‘‘The name has been changed.Returning to the main menu.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Phone setup optionsare status, pair, edit, delete, andlist.’’Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Which phone wouldyou like to delete?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. If you say‘‘OK’’ after the beep, the HFLresponse is ‘‘The phone has beendeleted. Returning to the mainmenu.’’ If you say ‘‘Go back,’’ or‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not bedeleted.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Preparing to deleteEric’s phone.’’ Say ‘‘OK’’ tocontinue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go back,’’or ‘‘Cancel.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name of the phoneyou want to delete. For examplesay ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Would you like todelete Eric’s phone?’’

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To find out the status of the phone beingused, do this:

To change from the currently linkedphone to another paired phone, do this:

To list all paired phones, do this:

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Phone setup optionsare status, pair, edit, delete, andlist.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Searching for thenext phone.’’ The HFL thendisconnects the linked phone andsearches for another paired phone.If no other phones are found, thefirst phone remains linked.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An example ofthe HFL response is, ‘‘Eric’s phoneis linked. Battery strength is threebars. Signal strength is five bars,and the phone is roaming.Returning to the main menu.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Phone setup optionsare status, pair, edit, delete, andlist.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFLresponds by listing the name ofeach paired phone. When allphones paired to the system havebeen read, the HFL response is‘‘The entire list has been read.Returning to the main menu.’’

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You can make calls using any phonenumber, or by using a name in theHFL phonebook. You can also redialthe last number called. During a call,the HFL allows you to talk up to 30minutes after you remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.

With your phone on and theignition in the ACCESSORY (I) orON (II) position, press and releasethe top of the TALK/BACKbutton. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is,‘‘What name or number would youlike to call/dial?’’

With your phone on and theignition in the ACCESSORY (I) orON (II) position, press and releasethe top of the TALK/BACKbutton. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is‘‘What name or number would youlike to call/dial?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, youwill hear the person you calledthrough the audio speakers. Tochange the volume, use the audiosystem volume knob.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the number you want tocall. For example, say ‘‘123 4567891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123456 7891. Say call, dial, or continueto add numbers.’’

To end the call, press the bottomof the TALK/BACK button.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you want tocall. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘Would you liketo call Eric?’’

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Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial toneswill be sent, and the call willcontinue.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘What name ornumber would you like to send?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you want tosend. For example, say ‘‘Accountnumber.’’ The HFL response is‘‘Would you like to send accountnumber?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial toneswill be sent, and the call willcontinue.

The HFL allow you to send numbersor names during a call. This is usefulwhen you call a menu-driven phonesystem. You can also programaccount numbers into the HFLphonebook for easy retrieval duringmenu-driven calls.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘What name ornumber would you like to send?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the number you want tosend. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3.’’The HFL response is ‘‘1, 2, 3. Saysend, or continue to add numbers.’’

Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The topof the TALK/BACK response is‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Dialing.’’ Onceconnected, you will hear theperson you called through theaudio speakers. To change thevolume, use the audio systemvolume knob.

To end the call, press the bottomof the TALK/BACK button.

To redial the last number called bythe phone, press and release the topof the TALK/BACK button. Afterthe beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Redialing.’’ Onceconnected, you will hear the personyou called through the audiospeakers. To change the volume, usethe audio system volume knob.

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To send a number during a call, do this:

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During a call, you can transfer itfrom the HFL to your phone, or fromyour phone to the HFL.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After the beep,say ‘‘Transfer.’’ The audio switchesfrom the HFL to the phone.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After the beep,say ‘‘Transfer.’’ The audio switchesfrom your phone to the HFL.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Mute is cancelled.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’

During a call, you can mute orunmute your voice to the person youare talking to.

If you receive a call when you are noton the phone, the HFL interrupts theaudio system (if it is on), and playsthe incoming call notification, ifactivated. To answer the call, pressthe top of the TALK/BACK buttonand begin speaking. If you don’t wantto answer the call, press the Backbutton.

If your phone has Call Waiting, andyou receive a call when you are onthe phone, press the Talk button toanswer it. When you do this, theoriginal call is placed on hold. Toreturn to the original call, press thetop of the TALK/BACK buttonagain. If you don’t want to answerthe new call, disregard it, andcontinue with your original call. Ifyou want to hang up the original calland answer the new call, press thebottom of the TALK/BACK button.

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To transfer a call from your phone to theHFL, do this:

To unmute your voice, do this:

To mute your voice, do this:

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The HFL phonebook can store up to50 names with their associatednumbers. These can be any types ofnumbers. For example, you can storea phone number and use it to make acall, or you can store an accountnumber and use it during a call to amenu-driven phone system.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Phonebook optionsare store, edit, delete, and list.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘What name wouldyou like to edit?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you would liketo edit. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’The HFL response is ‘‘What is thenew number for Eric?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the new number for Eric.For example, say ‘‘987 654 3219.’’The HFL response is, ‘‘987 6543219.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘The number has beenchanged. Returning to the mainmenu.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘What name wouldyou like to store?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you would like

to store. For example, say ‘‘Eric’’or say ‘‘account number.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘What is thenumber for Eric,’’ or ‘‘What is thenumber for account number?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the number. Forexample, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘123 456 7891.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Eric (or accountnumber) has been stored.Returning to the main menu.’’


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To delete a name, do this: To call a name from the phonebook list,do this:

To list all names in the phonebook, dothis:

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Phonebook optionsare store, edit, delete, and list.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘What name wouldyou like to delete?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name you would liketo delete. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’The HFL response is ‘‘Do youwant to delete Eric?’’


Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFLresponds by listing the names inthe phonebook. When it says thename you want to call, for example,Eric, press the top of the TALK/BACK button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’The HFL response is, ‘‘Would youlike to call Eric?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFLresponds by listing the names inthe phonebook. When the end ofthe list is reached, the HFLresponse is, ‘‘The entire list hasbeen read. Returning to the mainmenu.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘The Phonebookoptions are store, edit, delete, andlist.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘The name has beendeleted. Returning to the mainmenu.’’

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Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Calling.’’ Onceconnected, you will hear theperson you called through theaudio speakers. To change thevolume, use the audio systemvolume knob.

This operation clears the HFL ofyour passcode, your paired phones,and all names in the HFL phonebook.Clearing is recommended before yousell your vehicle.

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘System options aresetup and clear.’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘This process willclear all paired phones, clear allentries in the phonebook, andclear the passcode. Is this whatyou would like to do?’’

Press and release the top of theTALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is ‘‘Preparing to clear allpaired phones, all phonebookentries, and the passcode. Thismay take up to 2 minutes tocomplete.’’ Press and release thetop of the TALK/BACK button.After the beep, say ‘‘OK’’ toproceed, or say ‘‘Go back’’ or‘‘Cancel.’’

If you said ‘‘OK,’’ after a shortperiod of time, the HFL responseis, ‘‘System has been cleared.Returning to the main menu.’’

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The OnStar system in your vehiclegives you access to a wide range ofservices and information with thetouch of a button. An OnStar advisoris available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek.The Safe and Sound Plan providesthese features:

Roadside AssistanceEmergency ServicesAutomatic Notification of AirbagDeploymentAccident AssistRemote Door Locking/UnlockingStolen Vehicle TrackingMisplaced Vehicle AssistanceOnline Concierge Services.

The Directions and ConnectionsPlan provides these additionalfeatures:

Route SupportRide AssistInformation and ConvenienceServices

The Luxury and Leisure Plan addspersonal concierge services.

The OnStar buttons and indicatorare located on the ceiling near thefront map lights.

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Press this button to contact anOnStar advisor. You will hear achime, followed by theannouncement, ‘‘Connecting toOnStar.’’ The connection should take20 to 30 seconds. The advisor willassist you with any of the servicesincluded in your plan.

Depending on what service yourequest, you may need to give yourPersonal Identification Number(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is anumber you make up and providewhen you establish your OnStarservice.

If cellular telephone service is notavailable in the area you are drivingin, you will hear a fast busy signal.The system will retry the connectionseveral times before returning to theready mode.

A microphone is located on theceiling, between the front map lightsand the console buttons you canspeak to the advisor without takingyour hands off the steering wheel ordiverting your attention from theroad. The OnStar advisor’s voicecomes from the audio system’sspeakers. Use the volume control onthe audio system or on the steeringwheel to adjust the volume.

You can record up to 5 minutes ofinformation from your OnStarAdvisor or the Virtual Advisor. Thisis helpful for reviewing the route,hotel, or restaurant information youreceive from the OnStar center.

To record a message:During your call, the Advisor orVirtual Advisor, press and releasethe OnStar button. The systembeeps to indicate that it isrecording.When you are finished recording,press and release the OnStarbutton again. The system beepsand stops recording.

To hear the first playback of amessage:

Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’ Therecorded message is playedthrough the audio systemspeakers.

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button. The system respondswith ‘‘OnStar replay.’’

When you are finished listening,press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button. The system respondswith ‘‘Goodbye.’’

To cancel these retries, press thewhite phone button.

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Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’ Thesystem responds with ‘‘Play orResume.’’If you say ‘‘Play,’’ the messageplays from the beginning. If yousay ‘‘Resume,’’ the message playsfrom the point you previouslystopped it.

Recording a new message will deletethe previous message.

Press this button to contact anOnStar advisor only if you have anemergency situation. You will hear atone, followed by the announcement,‘‘Connecting to OnStar Emergency.’’Your call is given highest priority.

The advisor will ask about the natureof the emergency, locate yourvehicle, and notify the appropriateemergency service agencies.

Press the ‘‘phone ’’ button to senddial tones (example automatedphone systems) while in an OnStarpersonal call.

Press this CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button to end a call to theOnStar advisor. If the OnStar centercalls you, press this button to answerthe call.

This button is also used to initiatethe Personal Calling and VirtualAdvisor services, if you havesubscribed.

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button. The system respondswith ‘‘OnStar ready.’’

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If you are ever in anaccident that causes the airbags todeploy, the OnStar systemautomatically places a call (providedthe OnStar system and your vehicle’selectrical system are still intact). Theadvisor will attempt to speak to youto evaluate the situation, and contactthe nearest emergency servicesprovider.

The OnStaradvisor can help you if you are everin a minor accident by asking you forinformation about the accident.Complete, detailed information willmake it easier to complete accidentreports and insurance claims.

The OnStar system uses the globalpositioning system (GPS) to locateyour vehicle whenever you place acall. This allows the advisor toquickly contact the nearest serviceswithout requiring you to providedetailed directions.

Contactthe OnStar advisor if you needassistance with a problem (flat tire,out of fuel, etc.) while traveling. Theadvisor will contact an appropriateagency to come and assist you.

Contact anOnStar advisor if you have anemergency situation. The advisorwill contact the nearest emergencyservices provider (ambulance, firedepartment, etc.) and advise them ofyour situation.

This indicator shows you the statusof the system.

The system is readyfor use.

A call is inprogress.

There is a problemwith the system. Press the OnStarbutton to contact an advisor. If thecall connects, the advisor will assistyou with verifying the system’soperation. If you are not able tocontact an advisor, take your vehicleto an Acura dealer to have thesystem diagnosed.

There is a problemwith the system while a call is inprogress.

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The OnStar advisor cangive you information on nearbyhotels, restaurants, ATMs, hospitals,gas stations, and many otherservices in any area you are travelingin. The advisor can also help youwith hotel or restaurant reservations.

If you need a ride(taxi, limousine service, etc.) theOnStar advisor can make thearrangements for you. Use theOnStar button, or call(888) 4-ONSTAR.

The OnStaradvisor can give you verbaldirections from your current locationto a desired destination.

The Directions and ConnectionsPlan provides these additionalfeatures.

By sending a signal to yourvehicle, the advisor can lock orunlock your vehicle’s doors. This ishelpful if you are away from yourvehicle and realize you forgot to lockthe doors, or if you have locked thekeys in your vehicle. To get OnStar’sassistance, call (888) 4-ONSTAR(466-7827).

UsingGPS, OnStar can locate your vehiclealmost anywhere. If your vehicle isever stolen, contact OnStar at(888) 4-ONSTAR. The advisor willput you in contact with the properauthorities, and assist them withlocating your vehicle.

If you are unable to locate yourvehicle in a large parking lot orparking structure, contact OnStar at(888) 4-ONSTAR. The advisor willremotely activate the exterior lightsand the horn, allowing you to locateyour vehicle.

From your computer, you can loginto www. myonstar.com to makedinner reservations, purchase ticketsto events, send flowers, etc.

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The Luxury and Leisure planprovides all the benefits of the otherplans, and adds:

An OnStar advisor can assist youwith purchasing theater tickets,airline tickets, rental car reservationsfor a vacation, and just about anyother purchase you desire.

The OnStar Personal Calling plan isan extra-cost option that gives youthe ability to use your vehicle’sOnStar system as a hands-freecellular telephone.

To sign up for Personal Calling,press the OnStar button in yourvehicle, and notify the advisor thatyou’d like to sign up. The advisor willget all the information needed to setup your account, and provide youwith your new cellular telephonenumber.

Youmust use voice commands to givethe OnStar system your callinginformation. To make a phone call:

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button.

Say ‘‘Yes’’ to dial the number, or‘‘No’’ to try again.

OnStar will repeat the number,and then say ‘‘Yes or No.’’

Say the entire number withoutpausing.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Phonenumber to dial, please.’’

Say ‘‘Dial.’’

OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStarready.’’

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Dialing.’’When you have finished yourconversation, press the whitephone button again to hang up.

You will need to provide a credit cardnumber, and prepurchase ‘‘units’’ orminutes of air time (one unit equals1 minute).

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If you need to cancel the phone callattempt before entering thecomplete phone number, say ‘‘Cancel.’’The system will cancel the operationand return to Ready.

You can also enter the number onedigit at a time. To make a phone call:

If you make a mistake speaking adigit of the phone number, or thesystem responds with the wrongdigit, say ‘‘Clear.’’ This will cause thesystem to erase the last digit.

If you make a mistake speaking thephone number, or the systemresponds with the wrong number,say ‘‘Clear.’’ This will cause thesystem to erase the number.

If you need to cancel the phone callattempt before entering thecomplete phone number, say ‘‘Cancel.’’The system will cancel the operationand return to Ready.


When you have finished yourconversation, press the CALLANSWER/CALL END buttonagain to hang up.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Dialing.’’It will then place the telephone call.

Continue this until you have givenOnStar the complete telephonenumber. Then say ‘‘Dial.’’

OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the second digit of the number.

OnStar will repeat that digit.Always wait for OnStar to confirmthe digit before going to the nextdigit.

Say the first digit of the number.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Firstdigit to dial, please.’’

Say ‘‘Digit dial.’’


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If the system has difficultyunderstanding a voice command, itcan respond with:

‘‘Pardon’’ The system could notmatch your voice command to one itknows. Repeat the commanddistinctly.

‘‘Slower please’’ The systemmissed the command because it wasnot ready for it, or there was toomuch background noise. Repeat thecommand after a short pause.

Youcan send dial tones during OnStarPersonal Calling.

While in a personal call, press theVoice Activated Key-Pad Button.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Firstdigit to send please.’’Say the first digit of the numberyou want to send.OnStar will repeat that digit.Always wait for OnStar to confirm

the digit before going to the nextdigit.OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the second digit of the number.Continue this until you have givenOnStar the complete number.Then say ‘‘Send.’’ OnStar will sendthe number by dial tones.

When someone places a telephonecall to you, the audio system willmute and you will hear the ring.Press the white phone button toanswer the call. When you havecompleted the call, press the whitephone button again to hang up.

The OnStar system can store up totwenty 32-digit telephone numbers inits memory. When you store thesenumbers in its memory, you giveeach one a name tag. When you wantto place a telephone call, you canrecall the number by giving the

system the name tag.

To store atelephone number and its name tagin the system:

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’Say ‘‘Store.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Phonenumber to store, please.’’Say the entire number.OnStar will repeat the number,and then say ‘‘Yes or No.’’Say ‘‘Yes,’’ or say ‘‘No’’ to try again.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Nametag, please.’’Say the name that you wantassigned to that telephone number.

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To delete aname tag and telephone numberfrom memory:

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’Say ‘‘Delete.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Nametag, please.’’Say the name tag for the numberyou want to delete.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Delete

name tag , yes or no.’’Say ‘‘Yes.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Deleting

name tag .’’

Toplace a telephone call using a nametag:

You can also store a telephonenumber and its name tag one digit ata time. To store them in the system:

Press the VOICE ACTIVATEDKEYPAD button.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Nametag, please.’’

Continue this until you have givenOnStar the complete telephonenumber. Then say ‘‘Store’’ again.

Say the second digit of the number.OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the first digit of the number.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Firstdigit to store, please.’’

Say ‘‘Digit store.’’



If you have forgotten what nametags you have stored, the system willread them to you. Press the CALLANSWER/CALL END button. Whenthe system responds with ‘‘Ready,’’say ‘‘Directory.’’

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Callingname tag ,’’ then place the

telephone call.

Say the name tag for the numberyou want to call.

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Nametag, please.’’

Say ‘‘Call.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’


Say ‘‘Yes.’’

Say ‘‘New name tag.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Store

new name tag , Yes or No.’’

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Storingnew name tag .’’

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To redialthe last telephone number youcalled:

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’Say ‘‘Redial.’’OnStar will respond with‘‘Redialing,’’ then place thetelephone call.

By giving the system a security codethat you make up, you can lock outthe Personal Calling and VirtualAdvisor capabilities of the system sounauthorized people cannot maketelephone calls. To turn security onor off:


Press the white phone button.OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStarready.’’Say ‘‘Security.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Firstdigit of security code, please.’’Say the first digit of the code.

OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the second digit of the code.OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the third digit of the code.OnStar will repeat that digit.Say the fourth digit of the code.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Securityis ON/OFF.’’

If you forget the security codeentered, or someone else enters asecurity code unknown to you, youmust contact an OnStar advisor toreset the code. Press the OnStarbutton, or call (888) 4-ONSTAR.

You must prepurchase units(minutes) of cellular air time. TheOnStar system tracks how manyunits you have remaining.To find out how many units you haveremaining:

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button.OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’Say ‘‘Units.’’

OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verifyor add.’’Say ‘‘Verify.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Youhave number units remaining.’’

To purchase moreunits of cellular air time:

Press the CALL ANSWER/CALLEND button.OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStarready.’’Say ‘‘Units.’’OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verifyor add.’’Say ‘‘Add.’’OnStar will connect you to anautomated system to handle yourpurchase.It is also possible to press theOnstar button and talk to anadvisor to purchase more air time.

You can also call OnStar at(888) 4-ONSTAR, or get informationabout your account at the OnStarweb site, www.onstar.com.

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If you do not have Internet access, adefault profile can be set up for you.

To use the Virtual Advisor from yourvehicle:

You make up and provide yourPersonal Identification Number(PIN) when you establish youraccount with OnStar. You shouldwrite down your PIN, and keep itwith you at all times.

You can change your PIN at any time.Contact the OnStar advisor bypressing the OnStar button, or bycalling (888) 4-ONSTAR.

If you forget your PIN, contact theOnStar advisor. For security reasons,your PIN will be mailed to you.

When you subscribe to PersonalCalling, you can also enjoy thebenefits of Virtual Advisor. Thisfeature lets you hear information inyour vehicle about weather, sports,news, and stocks.

Although Virtual Advisor canprovide information on manysubjects, you can set up acustomized profile with OnStar thatmakes it easier to get informationabout areas that are of specificinterest to you. To do this, you mustgo to the OnStar web site,www.onstar.com. This is a securesite; you will need your accountnumber and PIN to access youraccount information and to designyour customized profile.


Say ‘‘Virtual Advisor.’’


The system will connect you to theVirtual Advisor. The Virtual Advisorwill prompt you for the informationyou desire.

If you would like to hear a list ofvoice commands that are available,say ‘‘What are my choices.’’ OnStaris continually upgrading the system,so new commands may becomeavailable.

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OnStar uses the global positioningsystem (GPS) to locate your vehiclefor functions such as route guidanceand roadside assistance. GPS isaffected by structures that canobstruct the signal, such as tunnels,parking structures, and tall buildings.It may not be possible for OnStar topinpoint your location if you are in ornear such structures.

OnStar uses cellular technology tocommunicate with your vehicle.Cellular coverage varies by location,which may affect the ability toestablish a connection, or the qualityof the connection.

When you turn off your vehicle’signition, the OnStar system goes intolow-power mode. After 48 hours, itswitches to sleep mode to conserveyour vehicle’s battery power.Features such as remote doorunlocking and misplaced vehicleassistance will not work after yourvehicle has been parked for morethan 48 hours.

OnStar is a registered trademark ofthe OnStar Corporation.

OnStar has an antenna on the roof ofthe vehicle. To avoid receptionproblems, do not cover this antenna.

As required by the FCC: This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.


This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to properly storeluggage or packages. Theinformation in this section will helpyou. If you plan to add anyaccessories to your vehicle, pleaseread the information in this sectionfirst.

.............................Break-in Period . 188...............................Gasoline Type . 188

.........Service Station Procedures . 189....................................Refueling . 189

Opening and Closing the........................................hood . 190

...................................Oil Check . 191.............Engine Coolant Check . 192

...............................Fuel Economy . 192...Accessories and Modifications . 193

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Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapidacceleration.

Do not change the oil until thescheduled maintenance time.

Avoid hard braking for the first200 miles (300 km).

Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow theserecommendations with anoverhauled or exchanged engine, orwhen the brakes are replaced.

Use of gasoline with these additivesmay adversely affect performance,and cause the Malfunction IndicatorLamp on your instrument panel tocome on. If this happens, contactyour authorized Acura dealer forservice.

Some gasoline today is blended withoxygenates such as ethanol orMTBE. Your vehicle is designed tooperate on oxygenated gasolinecontaining up to 10 percent ethanolby volume and up to 15 percentMTBE by volume. Do not usegasoline containing methanol.

If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice station or switch to anotherbrand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your

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In addition, in order to maintain goodperformance, fuel economy, andemissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it isavailable, the use of gasoline thatdoes NOT contain manganese-basedfuel additives such as MMT.

Your vehicle is designed to operateon premium unleaded gasoline with apump octane number of 91 or higher.Use of a lower octane gasoline cancause occasional metallic knockingnoises in the engine and will result indecreased engine performance.

We recommended using a qualitygasoline containing detergentadditives that help prevent fuelsystem and engine deposits.

Use of a gasoline with a pump octaneless than 87 can lead to enginedamage.

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Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank escapes.Place the cap in the holder on thefuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuelnozzle automatically clicks off. Donot try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leavesome room for the fuel to expandwith temperature changes.

eventhough the tank is not full, there maybe a problem with your vehicle’s fuelvapor recovery system. The systemhelps keep fuel vapors from goinginto the atmosphere. Consult yourdealer.

Open the fuel fill door by pullingon the handle to the left of thedriver’s seat.

Park with the driver’s side closestto the service station pump.

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Gasoline is highly flammableand explosive. You can beburned or seriously injuredwhen handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keepheat, sparks, and flame away.Handle fuel only outdoors.Wipe up spills immediately.

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up slightly.

Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.Slide your hand to your left untilyou feel the hood latch handle.Push this handle up until itreleases the hood. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,or if you can open the hood withoutlifting the handle, the mechanismshould be cleaned and lubricated.

Screw the fuel fill cap back onuntil it clicks at least once. If youdo not properly tighten the cap,the Malfunction Indicator lampmay come on (see page ).

Push the fuel fill door closed untilit latches.

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Lift the hood up most of the way.The hydraulic supports will lift itup the rest of the way and hold itup.

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.

Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.

If it is near or below the lower mark,see on page .

To close the hood, lower the hood toabout a foot (30 cm) above thefender, then press down firmly withyour hands. Make sure it is securelylatched.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

Wipe the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.

Insert it all the way back in its hole.

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Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, see

on page forinformation on adding the propercoolant.

Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenanceschedule. See

(see page).

Try to maintain a constant speed.Every time you slow down andspeed up, your vehicle uses extrafuel. Use cruise control whenappropriate.

Combine several short trips intoone.

The air conditioning puts an extraload on the engine which makes ituse more fuel. Use the fresh-airventilation when possible.

The build-up of snow or mud onyour vehicle’s underside addsweight and rolling resistance.Frequent cleaning helps your fuelmileage and reduces the chance ofcorrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapidacceleration, abrupt cornering,and hard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.

an underinflated tirecauses more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’which uses more fuel.

Refer toon page for information

about checking other items on yourvehicle.

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Engine Coolant Check

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Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Acura accessories, canmake your vehicle unsafe. Beforeyou make any modifications or addany accessories, be sure to read thefollowing information.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interferewith proper vehicle operation orperformance.

Be sure electronic accessories donot overload electrical circuits(see page ) or interfere withproper operation of your vehicle.

Do not install accessories on theside pillars or across the rearwindows. In these areas,accessories may interfere withproper operation of the sidecurtain airbags.

Your dealer has Acura accessoriesthat allow you to personalize yourvehicle. These accessories havebeen designed and approved for yourvehicle, and are covered by warranty.

When properly installed, cellularphones, alarms, two-way radios, andlow-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your vehicle’scomputer controlled systems, suchas your airbags, anti-lock brakes, andTire Pressure Monitoring System.

If possible, have your dealerinspect the final installation.

Although non-Acura accessories mayfit on your vehicle, they may notmeet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and stability.

Before installing any electronicaccessory, have the installercontact your dealer for assistance.If possible, have your dealerinspect the final installation.

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Improper accessories ormodifications can affect yourvehicle’s handling, stability, andperformance, and cause acrash in which you can be hurtor killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regardingaccessories and modifications.

Some examples are:

Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.

Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components withaftermarket components couldseriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and reliability. Modifying your steering wheel or

any other part of your vehicle’ssafety features can make thesystems ineffective.

If you plan to modify your vehicle,consult your dealer.

Lowering your vehicle with anon-Acura suspension kit thatsignificantly reduces groundclearance can allow theundercarriage to hit speed bumpsor other raised objects, whichcould cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with a non-Acura suspension kit can affectthe handling and stability.

Non-Acura wheels, because theyare a universal design, can causeexcessive stress on suspensioncomponents and will not becompatible with the tire PressureMonitoring System.

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Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:

Glove boxFront door and seat-back pocketsRear cargo area, including thesecond and third row seats whenfolded flatConsole compartmentRear compartment

However, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can affectyour vehicle’s handling, stability,stopping distance, and tires, andmake it unsafe. Before carrying anytype of cargo, be sure to read thefollowing pages.

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Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

Locate the statement, ‘‘thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 1,158lbs (525 kg)’’ on your vehicle’splacard (on the driver’s doorjamb).

To determine the correct cargo andluggage load limit:

The maximum load for your vehicleis 1,158 lbs (525 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants, cargo, and accessories,and the tongue load if you are towinga trailer.

Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers from1,158 lbs (525 kg).

The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity.

For example, the maximum load is1,158 lbs and there will be five 150lbs passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo is 408 lbs.1,158 750 (5 150) = 408 lbs (175kg)

Determine the combined weightof accessories, luggage, and cargobeing loaded in the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in step 4[408 lbs (175 kg) in this example].

If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle.Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacity ofyour vehicle (see page ).

In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all occupants, accessories,and cargo must not exceed the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) orthe Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). Both are on a label on thedriver’s doorjamb.

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Overloading or improperloading can affect handling andstability and cause a crash inwhich you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and otherloading guidelines in thismanual.

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floorbehind the front seats cannot rollunder the seats and interfere withproper operation of the pedals, thefront seats, or the advanced frontairbags.

Keep the glove box closed whiledriving. If it is open, a passengercould injure their knees during acrash or sudden stop.

If you use an accessory roof rack,the roof rack weight limit may belower. Refer to the informationthat came with your roof rack.

The separation net can be used tohold back soft, lightweight itemsstored in the cargo area. Heavyitems should be tied down, as the netmay not prevent them from beingthrown about the vehicle in a crashor a sudden stop.

The cargo cover can be used tocover the cargo area behind the thirdrow seats. When the third row seatsare folded down, the cargo cover canbe extended over the larger area. Donot install the cover over the largerarea if the third row seats are notfolded down.

Distribute cargo evenly on thefloor of the cargo area, placing theheaviest items on the bottom andas far forward as possible. Tiedown items that could be thrownabout the vehicle during a crash or

sudden stop.

If you fold down the second orthird row seats, tie down itemsthat could be thrown about thevehicle during a crash or suddenstop.

If you carry large items thatprevent you from closing thetailgate, exhaust gas can enter thepassenger area. To avoid thepossibility of

, follow the instructionson page .

If you carry any items on a roofrack, be sure the total weight ofthe rack and the items does notexceed 165 lbs (75 kg).

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This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate theautomatic transmission. It alsoincludes important information onparking your vehicle, the brakingsystem, the VTM-4 system, the VSAsystem, the tire pressure monitoringsystem, and facts you need if you areplanning to tow a trailer.

........................Driving Guidelines . 200

........................Preparing to Drive . 200.......................Starting the Engine . 201

..............Automatic Transmission . 202Variable Torque Management

..............................4WD System . 206

..............................VTM-4 Lock . 206Tire Pressure Monitoring System

......................................(TPMS) . 207...........................................Parking . 209

.............................Braking System . 210...........................Anti-lock Brakes . 211

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)........................................System . 213

.................Towing Weight Limits . 215...........................Towing a Trailer . 216

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Your vehicle has higher groundclearance that allows you to travelover bumps, obstacles, and roughterrain. It also provides goodvisibility so you can anticipateproblems earlier.

Because your vehicle rides higheroff the ground, it has a high centerof gravity that can cause it to rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utilityvehicles have a significantly higherroll over rate than other types ofvehicles.

To prevent rollovers or loss ofcontrol:

Take corners at slower speedsthan you would with a passengervehicle.

Avoid sharp turns and abruptmaneuvers whenever possible.

Do not modify your vehicle in anyway that would raise the center ofgravity.

Do not carry heavy cargo on theroof.

You should do the following checksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.

Make sure the doors and tailgateare securely closed and locked.

Check the steering wheeladjustment (see page ).

Check the adjustment of theinside and outside mirrors (seepage ).

Check the seat adjustment (seepage ).

Check that any items you may becarrying are stored properly orfastened down securely.

When you start the engine, checkthe gauges and indicators in theinstrument panel (see page ).

Visually check the tires. If a tirelooks low, use a gauge to check itspressure.

Fasten your seat belt. Check thatyour passengers have fastenedtheir seat belts (see page ).

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Apply the parking brake.

In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.

Make sure the shift lever is inPark. Press on the brake pedal.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, turn the ignition key to theSTART (III) position. Do not holdthe key in the START (III)position for more than 15 secondsat a time. If the engine does notstart right away, pause for at least10 seconds before trying again.

If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stallsright away, repeat step 4 with theaccelerator pedal pressed halfwaydown. If the engine starts, releasepressure on the accelerator pedalso the engine does not race.

If the engine fails to start, pressthe accelerator pedal all the waydown, and hold it there whilestarting to clear flooding. If theengine still does not start, returnto step 5.

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The immobilizer system protects yourvehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, theengine’s f uel system is disabled. Formore inf ormation, see page .

The engine is harder to start in coldweather. Also, the thinner air f ound ataltitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400meters) adds to this problem.

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These indicators on the instrumentpanel show which position the shiftlever is in.

The ‘‘D ’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it flashes while driving (inany shift position), it indicates apossible problem in the transmission.

If the malfunction indicator lampcome on along with the ‘‘D ’’indicator, there is a problem in theautomatic transmission controlsystem. Avoid rapid acceleration andhave the transmission checked by anAcura dealer as soon as possible.

Before shifting from park to anyposition, press firmly on the brakepedal making sure to keep your footoff the accelerator pedal. You cannotshift out of Park when the ignitionswitch is in the LOCK (0) orACCESSORY (I) position.

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Move the lever.

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This position mechani-cally locks the transmission. UsePark whenever you are turning off orstarting the engine. To shift out ofPark, you must press on the brakepedal and have your foot off theaccelerator pedal.

If you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see onpage .

To avoid transmission damage, cometo a complete stop before shiftinginto Park. The shift lever must be inPark before you can remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.

Press the brakepedal, making sure to keep your footoff the accelerator pedal, then shiftfrom Park to Reverse. To shift fromNeutral to Reverse, come to acomplete stop and then shift.

Use Neutral if youneed to restart a stalled engine, or ifit is necessary to stop briefly withthe engine idling. Shift to the Parkposition if you need to leave yourvehicle for any reason. Press thebrake pedal, making sure to keepyour foot off the accelerator pedal,when you are moving the shift leverfrom Neutral to another gear.

Your vehicle has a reverse lockout soyou cannot accidentally shift toReverse from Neutral or any otherdriving position when the vehiclespeed exceeds 7 9 mph (12 14km/h).

If you cannot shift to Reverse whenthe vehicle is stopped, press thebrake pedal and slowly shift toNeutral, and then to Reverse.

If there is a problem in the reverselockout system, or your vehicle’sbattery is disconnected or goes dead,you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to

on page ).

Use this position fornormal driving. The transmissionautomatically selects a suitable gearfor your speed and acceleration. Youmay notice the transmission shiftingup at higher speeds when the engineis cold. This helps the engine warmup faster.

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This position locksthe transmission in second gear. Itdoes not downshift to first gearwhen you come to a stop.

Use second gear:For more power when climbing.To increase engine braking whengoing down steep hills.For starting out on a slipperysurface or in deep snow.

With the lever in thisposition, the transmission locks inFirst gear.

If you shift into first position whenthe vehicle speed is above 31 mph(50 km/h), the transmission shiftsinto second gear first to avoidsudden engine braking.

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce therpm below the red zone.

Use D to provide engine brakingwhen going down a steep hill. Dgives you more power and increasedengine braking.

When driving downhill with atrailer.

To help reduce wheel spin.

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Set the parking brake.

Make sure the ignition switch is inthe LOCK (0) position.

To release the Reverse Lockout,make sure the ignition switch is inthe ACCESSORY (I) position. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift

Lock Release slot cover. Using akey, carefully pry on the edge ofthe cover to remove it.

Insert the key in the shift lockrelease slot.

Push down on the key and movethe shift lever out of Park toNeutral.

To release the reverse lockout,move the shift lever from neutralto reverse, then to Park.

Do this if pushing on the brake pedaldoes not shift the transmission out ofPark. This procedure is also used torelease the Reverse Lockout.

Remove the key from the ShiftLock Release slot. Press the brakepedal and restart the engine.

If you need to use the shift lockrelease, it means your vehicle isdeveloping a problem. Have itchecked by your dealer.

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The variable torque management4WD (VTM-4) system automaticallytransfers varying amounts of enginetorque to the rear wheels underlower traction conditions.

The vehicle must be stopped withthe engine running.

If more traction is needed when yourvehicle is stuck, or is likely tobecome stuck, you can use theVTM-4 lock button to increasetorque to the rear wheels.

Move the shift lever to first (1),second (2), or reverse (R) gear.Press the VTM-4 lock button. Theindicator in the button comes on.

doany of the following:

Press the VTM-4 LOCK button.Move the shift lever to D , D orD .Turn the ignition switch to theLOCK (0) position.

The VTM-4 lock will temporarilydisengage when the vehicle speedexceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). It willautomatically engage again as thespeed slows below 18 mph (30km/h). The indicator in the buttonwill remain on.

To get unstuck, apply light pressureto the accelerator pedal. Do not spinthe front tires for more than a fewseconds. Because of the amount oftorque applied to the rear tires, theyshould not spin. This is normal. Ifyou are not able to move the vehicle,stop and reverse direction.

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Do not continuously spin the f ront tiresof your vehicle. Continuously spinningthe f ront tires can cause transmissionor rear dif f erential damage.

Do not use the VTM-4 LOCK button ondry, paved roads. Driving on dry,paved roads with VTM-4 Lock ON maydamage the rear dif f erential whenmaking a turn. Strange noise andvibration can also result.

Each tire has its own pressuresensor. If the air pressure of a tirebecomes significantly low, thesensor in that tire immediately sendsa signal that causes the low tirepressure indicator and theappropriate tire on the tire pressuremonitor to come on.

Your vehicle is equipped with a tirepressure monitoring system (TPMS)that turns on every time you start theengine and monitors the pressure inyour tires while driving.

When this indicator is on, one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder inflated. You should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuelefficiency and tire tread life, and mayaffect the vehicle’s handling andstopping ability.

Although your tire pressure ismonitored, each tire should bechecked monthly, including thespare.

Check the pressure with the tirescold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least 2 hours.

Set to the recommended inflationpressure as specified on the vehicleplacard and in this owner’s manual(see page ).

If you think you can safely drive ashort distance to a service station,proceed slowly, and inflate the tire tothe recommended pressure shownon the driver’s doorjamb.

If the tire is flat, or if the tirepressure is too low to continuedriving, replace the tire with thecompact spare tire.

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The appropriate tire indicator andlow tire pressure indicator comes onif a tire becomes significantlyunderinflated. See

on page .

This indicator comes on and stays onif there is a problem with the tirepressure monitoring system.

If this happens, the system will shutoff and no longer monitor tirepressures. Have the system checkedby your dealer as soon as possible.

If you have a flat tire, the low tirepressure and tire monitor indicatorswill come on. Replace the indicatedflat tire with the compact spare tire(see page ).

Each wheel is equipped with a tirepressure sensor mounted inside thetire behind the valve stem. You mustuse TPMS specific wheels. It isrecommended that you always haveyour tires serviced by your dealer orqualified technician.After you replace the flat tire, thelow tire pressure indicator stays on.This is normal; the system is notmonitoring the spare tire pressure.Manually check the spare tirepressure to be sure it is correct.

Never use a puncture-repairing agentin a flat tire. If used, you will have toreplace the tire pressure sensor.Have the flat tire repaired by yourdealer as soon as possible.

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Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is on anincline.

Set the parking brake before you putthe transmission in Park. This keepsthe vehicle from moving and puttingpressure on the parking mechanismin the transmission.

Make sure the moonroof and thewindows are closed.

Turn off the lights.

Place any packages, valuables, etc.in the cargo area or take themwith you.

Lock the doors.

Never park over dry leaves, tallgrass, or other flammablematerials. The hot three waycatalytic converter could causethese materials to catch on fire.

Make sure the parking brake isfully released before driving away.Driving with the parking brakepartially set can overheat ordamage the rear brakes.

If the vehicle is facing uphill, turnthe front wheels away from thecurb, and set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is facing downhill,turn the front wheels toward thecurb, and set the parking brake.

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Check the brakes after drivingthrough deep water. Apply thebrakes moderately to see if they feelnormal. If not, apply them gently andfrequently until they do. Be extracautious in your driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with discbrakes at all four wheels. A powerassist helps reduce the effort neededon the brake pedal. The anti-lockbrake system (ABS) helps you retainsteering control when braking veryhard.

The hydraulic system that operatesthe brakes has two separate circuits.Each circuit works diagonally acrossthe vehicle (the left-front brake isconnected with the right-rear brake,etc.). If one circuit should develop aproblem, you will still have brakingat two wheels.

If the brake pads need replacing, youwill hear a distinctive, metallicscreeching sound when you applythe brake pedal. If you do not havethe brake pads replaced, they willscreech all the time. It is normal forthe brakes to occasionally squeal orsqueak when you apply them.

Constant application of the brakeswhen going down a long hill buildsup heat and reduces their effective-ness. Use the engine to assist thebrakes by taking your foot off theaccelerator and downshifting to alower gear.

Resting your foot on the pedal keepsthe brakes applied lightly, builds upheat, and reduces their effectiveness.It also keeps your brake lights on allthe time, confusing drivers behindyou.

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The anti-lock brake system (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up, and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly, much faster than aperson can do it.

The ABS also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution accordingto vehicle loading.

Let the ABS work for you by alwayskeeping firm, steady pressure on thebrake pedal. This is sometimesreferred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

If this indicator comes on, the anti-lock function of the braking systemhas shut down. The brakes still worklike a conventional system, butwithout anti-lock. You should haveyour dealer inspect your vehicle assoon as possible.

You will feel a pulsation in the brakepedal when the ABS activates, andmay hear some noise. This is normal:it is the ABS rapidly pumping thebrakes. On dry pavement, you willneed to press on the brake pedalvery hard before the ABS activates.However, you may feel the ABSactivate immediately if you are tryingto stop on snow or ice.

If the indicator comes on whiledriving, test the brakes as instructedon page .274

You should never pump the brake pedal.

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on loose oruneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on togetherand the parking break is fullyreleased, the front-to-rear brakingdistribution system may also shutdown.

It only helps with steeringcontrol during braking.

such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change.

Always steer moderatelywhen you are braking hard. Severeor sharp steering wheel movementcan still cause your vehicle to veerinto oncoming traffic or off the road.

Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require alonger distance to stopABS does not reduce the time or

distance it takes to stop thevehicle.

ABS will not prevent a skid thatresults from changing directionabruptly,

ABS cannot prevent a loss ofstability.

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When VSA activates, you may noticethat the engine does not respond tothe accelerator in the same way itdoes at other times. There may alsobe some unusual noise from themodulator.

When VSA activates, you will see theVSA activation indicator blink. Theremay also be some unusual noisefrom the modulator.

If the VSA system indicator comeson while driving, pull to the side ofthe road when it is safe, and turn offthe engine. Reset the system byrestarting the engine. If the VSAsystem indicator stays, or comesback on while driving, have the VSAsystem inspected by your dealer.

The VSA system cannot enhance thevehicle’s driving stability in allsituations and does not control yourvehicle’s entire braking system. It isstill your responsibility to drive andcorner at reasonable speeds and toleave a sufficient margin of safety.

The vehicle stability assist (VSA)system helps to stabilize the vehicleduring cornering if the vehicle turnsmore or less than desired. It alsoassists you in maintaining tractionwhile accelerating on loose orslippery road surfaces. It does thisby regulating the engine’s output andby selectively applying the brakes.

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Without VSA, your vehicle will havenormal braking and cornering ability,but it will not have VSA traction andstability enhancement.

VSA is turned on every time youstart the engine, even if you turned itoff the last time you drove thevehicle.

Driving with varying tire or wheelsizes may cause the VSA tomalfunction. When replacing tires,make sure they are of the same sizeand type as your original tires (seepage ).

Deactivate the VSA system if youneed to drive with the compact sparetire installed (see page ).

If you install winter tires, make surethey are the same size as those thatwere originally supplied with yourvehicle. Exercise the same cautionduring winter driving as you would ifyour vehicle was not equipped withVSA.

When VSA is off, the VSA activationindicator comes on as a reminder.

If the indicator does not come onwhen the ignition switch is turned tothe ON (II) position, there may be aproblem with the VSA system. Haveyour dealer inspect your vehicle assoon as possible.

This switch is under the left vent.Press it to turn the VSA system onand off.

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Your vehicle has been designed toprimarily carry passengers and theircargo. You can also use it to tow atrailer if you carefully observe theload limits, use the proper equipment,and follow the guidelines in thissection.

The weight that the tongue of a fullyloaded trailer puts on the hitchshould be 5 to 10 percent of the totaltrailer weight for boat trailers, and 8to 15 percent of total trailer weightfor all other trailers. (See page

for limits for your towingsituation). Too much tongue loadreduces front-tire traction andsteering control. Too little tongueload can make the trailer unstableand cause it to sway.

The maximum allowable weight ofthe trailer and everything in or on itdepends on the number of occupantsin your vehicle and the type of trailerbeing towed (see page ).

Towing a trailer that is too heavy canseriously affect your vehicle’shandling and performance. It canalso damage the engine and driven.

Be sure to read thesection on page

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Exceeding any load limit orimproperly loading your vehicleand trailer can cause a crash inwhich you can be seriously hurtor killed.

Check the loading of yourvehicle and trailer carefullybefore starting to drive.

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Connect the fully loaded trailer tothe hitch.

Measure again from the ground tothe same spot on the bottom of thehitch.

Subtract the second measurementfrom the first measurement, thenrefer to the following table.

If thedifference is:

1 ½’’2 ¼’’3’’

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If the difference is more than 3 ¾inch, you have too much load on thetongue. Redistribute the load orremove cargo as needed.

Estimatedtongue load is:

150 lbs (68 kg)250 lbs (114 kg)350 lbs (159 kg)450 lbs (205 kg)

The maximumallowable weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, all accessories, all cargo,and the tongue load must not exceed2,888 lbs (1,310 kg) on the front axle,and 2,992 lbs (1,360 kg) on the rearaxle.

The maximum allowable weight ofthe fully loaded vehicle and trailer is9,584 lbs (4,470 kg) with the properhitch and fluid coolers. (See page

for information about fluidcoolers.)The GCWR must be reduced 2percent for every 1,000 feet (305meters) of elevation.

The best way to confirm that allloads are within limits is to checkthem at a public scale. For publicscales in your area, check your localphone book, or contact your trailerdealer or rental agency forassistance.

Park the vehicle on level ground.

Add the weight of your trailer (asquoted by the manufacturer) witheverything in or on the trailer. Thencheck the tables on page tomake sure you do not exceed thelimit for your conditions.

To help ensure a safe drive to a scale,or if you cannot get to a public scale,we recommend that you estimateyour total trailer weight and tongueload as described next.

Measure and record the distancefrom the ground to the bottom ofthe trailer hitch.

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4500 lbs (2045 kg)4500 lbs (2045 kg)4500 lbs (2045 kg)4000 lbs (1820 kg)1700 lbs (770 kg)


90 lbs (40 kg)

3500 lbs (1590 kg)3500 lbs (1590 kg)3000 lbs (1365 kg)2000 lbs (910 kg)1000 lbs (455 kg)


90 lbs (40 kg)

The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg) and each has 15 lbs (7

kg) of luggage in the cargo area.

Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits:BOAT TRAILERS

OTHER TYPES OF TRAILERS

To accurately check your loads atthe public scale, the vehicle andtrailer should be fully loaded, and alloccupants should stay in the vehiclewhile the attendant watches thescale.

Remember, maximum grosscombined weight should bedecreased 2 % for every 1,000 feet(305 meters) of elevation.

Check the weight of the hitchedtrailer. Write this number down.

Check the front gross axle weight.Limit: 2882 lbs (1307 kg)

If you cannot weight on the rearaxle directly, you can calculate therear gross axle weight bysubtracting the weight in Step 1from the weight in Step 2.

Check the gross vehicle weight.Limit: 5,798 lbs (2,630 kg)

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Towing generally requires a varietyof supplemental equipment. Toensure the best quality, werecommend that you purchase Acuraequipment whenever possible.

Your dealer offers a trailer packagethat includes a hitch, a ball mount, awiring harness, a heavy-dutytransmission fluid cooler.

Discuss any additional needs withyour trailer sales or rental agency,and make sure all equipment isproperly installed, maintained, andalso meets state, federal, province,and local regulations.

We strongly recommend that youhave your dealer install an Acurahitch and use the required fluidcoolers. Using non-Acura equipmentmay result in serious damage to yourvehicle.

To help prevent overheating, aheavy-duty transmission fluid coolerand a heavy-duty power steeringfluid cooler are required for trailertowing. These coolers are availableonly from your dealer.

A weight distributing hitch is notrecommended for use with yourvehicle, as an improperly adjustedweight distributing hitch may reducehandling, stability, and brakingperformance.

Check the weight of the unhitchedtrailer. Limit: See page .

Calculate the tongue load.Subtract the weight in Step 5 fromtheweight in step 6.Limit: See page .Range: 5-10% for boat trailers

8-15% for other trailers

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Acura requires that any trailer with atotal trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455kg) or more have its own brakes.

There are two common types oftrailer brakes: surge and electric.Surge brakes are common for boattrailers, since the brakes will get wet.

If you choose electric brakes, besure they are electrically actuated.Do not attempt to tap into yourvehicle’s hydraulic system. Nomatter how successful it may seem,any attempt to attach trailer brakesto your vehicle’s hydraulic systemwill lower braking effectiveness andcreate a potential hazard.

See your trailer manufacturer formore information on installingelectric brakes.

Always use safety chains when youtow a trailer. Make sure the chainsare secured to the trailer and hitch,and that they cross under the tongueand can catch the trailer if itbecomes unhitched. Leave enoughslack to allow the trailer to turncorners easily, but do not let thechains drag on the ground.

This device is recommended if yourtrailer tends to sway. Your trailermaker can tell you what kind of swaycontrol you need and how to install it.

Many states and provinces requirespecial exterior mirrors when towinga trailer. Even if they don’t, youshould install special mirrors if youcannot clearly see behind you, or ifthe trailer creates a blind spot.

When towing a trailer, werecommend that you carry a full-sizespare wheel and tire for your vehicleand trailer. See page for propertire size, page for how to store afull size wheel and tire, and page

for information on changing aflat tire.

Remember to unhitch the trailerbefore changing a flat. Ask yourtrailer sales or rental agency whereand how to store the trailer’s sparetire.

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Trailer lights and equipment mustcomply with federal, state, province,and local regulations. Check trailerlight requirements for the areaswhere you plan to tow, and use onlyequipment designed for your vehicle.

To get to your vehicle’s trailerlighting connector, open the tailgate,remove the cargo cover, thenremove the rear panel trim. Theconnector is on the left side.

We recommend that you have yourdealer install a Acura wiring harnessand converter. This harness hasbeen designed for your vehicle.

If you use a non-Acura trailerlighting harness and converter, youcan get the mating connector andpins that mate with the connector inyour vehicle from your dealer.

When preparing to tow, and beforedriving away, be sure to check thefollowing:

The vehicle has been properlyserviced, and the tires, brakes,suspension, cooling system, andlights are in good operatingcondition. If you tow frequently,follow the severe conditionsmaintenance schedule.

The trailer has been properlyserviced and is in good condition.

All weights and loads are withinlimits.

All items on and in the trailer areproperly secured and cannot shiftwhile you drive.

Since lighting and wiring vary withtrailer type and brand, you shouldalso have a qualified mechanic installa suitable connector between thevehicle and the trailer.

The hitch, safety chains, and anyother attachments are secure.

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GROUND(BLACK)

RIGHT TURNSIGNAL(GREEN/YELLOW)

TAILLIGHT(RED/BLACK)

BRAKELIGHT(WHITE/BLACK)

LEFT TURNSIGNAL(GREEN/BLUE)

BATTERYPOWER(WHITE)

Your vehicle tires and spare are ingood condition and properlyinflated.

The trailer tires and spare are ingood condition and inflated asrecommended by the trailermaker.

The added weight, length, andheight of a trailer will affect yourvehicle’s handling and performance,so driving with a trailer requiressome special driving skills andtechniques.

For your safety and the safety ofothers, take time to practice drivingmaneuvers before heading for theopen road, and follow the guidelinesbelow.

Avoid towing a trailer during yourvehicle’s first 500 miles (800kilometers) (see page ).

Drive slower than normal in alldriving situations, and obey postedspeed limits for vehicles with trailers.When towing a fixed-sided trailer(e.g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the

trailer may sway or affect vehiclehandling.

To prevent the transmission fromshifting frequently, drive in the D4position.

Make turns more slowly and widerthan normal. The trailer tracks asmaller arc than your vehicle, and itcan hit or run over something thevehicle misses. Allow more time anddistance for braking. Do not brake orturn suddenly as this could cause thetrailer to jackknife or turn over.

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When climbing hills, closely watchyour temperature gauge. If it nearsthe red (hot) mark, turn the airconditioning off, reduce speed and, ifnecessary, pull to the side of theroad to let the engine cool.

If the transmission shifts frequentlywhile going up a hill, shift to D3.

If you must stop when facing uphill,use the foot brake or parking brake.Do not try to hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelerator,as this can cause the automatictransmission to overheat.

When driving down hills, reduceyour speed and shift down to D . Donot ‘‘ride’’ the brakes.

Crosswinds and air turbulencecaused by passing trucks can disruptyour steering and cause trailer tosway. When being passed by a largevehicle, keep a constant speed, andsteer straight ahead. Do not try tomake quick steering or brakingcorrections.

Always drive slowly and havesomeone guide you when backing up.Grip the of the steering wheel,then turn the wheel to the left to getthe trailer to move to the left. Turnthe wheel to the right to move thetrailer to the right.

Follow all normal precautions whenparking, including putting thetransmission in Park and firmlysetting the parking brake. Also, placewheel chocks at each of the trailer’stires.

If the vehicle’s tires slip whenretrieving a boat from the water,shift to first gear, and turn on VTM-4Lock (see page ). DisengageVTM-4 Lock as soon as the boat isout of the water to prevent damageto the VTM-4 system.

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To avoid loss of control or rollover,be sure to follow all precautions andrecommendations.

Be sure to store cargo properlyand do not exceed your cargo loadlimits (see page and ).

Your vehicle has been designedprimarily for use on pavement. Butits higher ground clearance and four-wheel drive VTM-4 system allow youto occasionally travel on unpavedroads, to campgrounds, picnic sites,and similar locations. It is notdesigned for trailblazing, mountainclimbing, or other challenging off-road activities.

If you decide to drive on unpavedroads, you will find that it requiressomewhat different driving skills.Your vehicle will also handlesomewhat differently than it does onpavement. Be sure to pay extraattention to the precautions and tipsin this section, and get acquaintedwith your vehicle before leaving thepavement.

Whenever you drive, make sureyou and your passengers alwayswear seat belts.

Keep your speed low, and nevergo faster than the conditions allow.

It’s up to you to continually assessthe situation and drive within thelimits.

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Improperly operating thisvehicle on or off-pavement cancause an accident or rollover inwhich you and your passengerscould be seriously injured orkilled.

Follow all instructions andguidelines in this owner’smanual.Keep your speed low, anddon’t drive faster thanconditions permit.

Before you leave the pavement, besure to do all scheduled maintenanceand service, and inspect your vehiclefor any problems. Pay specialattention to the condition of the tires,and check the tire pressures.

After you return to the pavement,carefully inspect your vehicle tomake sure there is no damage thatcould make driving it unsafe.Recheck the condition of the tiresand the tire pressures.

The route presents limits (too steepor bumpy roads). You have limits(driving skill and comfort). And yourvehicle has limits (traction, stability,and power).

Driving off-highway can behazardous if you fail to recognizelimits and take the properprecautions.

For better traction on all surfaces,accelerate slowly and gradually buildup speed. If you try to start too faston wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, youmight not have enough traction toget underway, and you may digyourself a hole. Starting with theshift lever in second (2) gear willhelp you have a smoother start onsnow or ice.

Keep in mind that you will usuallyneed more time and distance tobrake to a stop on unpaved surfaces.Avoid hard braking. Do not ‘‘pump’’the brakes; let the anti-lock brakingsystem pump them for you.

Debris in the road can damage yoursuspension or other components.Because your vehicle has a highcenter of gravity, driving over a largeobstacle, or allowing a wheel to dropinto a deep hole can cause your

vehicle to tip or roll over.

If you can’t clearly see all conditionsor obstacles on a slope, walk theslope before you drive on it. If youhave any doubt whether or not youcan safely drive on the slope, don’tdo it. Find another route.

The water is not deep enough tocover your wheel hubs, axles, orexhaust pipe. You could stall andnot be able to restart your engine.The water can also damageimportant vehicle components.

If you are driving up a hill and findthat you cannot continue,

. Your vehicle could rollover. Slowly back down the hill,following the same route you took upthe hill.

Before driving through water, stop,get out if necessary, and make surethat:

do not try toturn around

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The banks are sloped so you candrive out.The water is not flowing too fast.Deep rushing water can sweep youdownstream. Even very shallowrushing water can wash theground from under your tires andcause you to lose traction andpossibly roll over.The banks and surface under thewater provide good traction. Thewater may hide hazards such asrocks, holes, or mud.

If you decide it is safe to drivethrough water, choose a suitablespeed and engage the VTM-4 Lock.Proceed without shifting or changingspeeds, and do not stop the vehicleor shut off the engine.

After driving through water, testyour brakes. If they got wet, gently‘‘pump’’ them while driving slowlyuntil they operate normally.

If the water is deeper than the wheelhubs, some additional service maybe required. This service is notcovered by your warranties.

If you get stuck, engage the VTM-4Lock (see page ). Carefully try togo in the direction (forward orreverse) that you think will get youunstuck. Do not spin the tires at highspeeds. It will not help you get outand may cause damage to thetransmission or VTM-4 system.

If you are still unable to free yourself,your vehicle is equipped with frontand rear tow hooks designed for thispurpose.

Use a nylon strap to attach the MDXto the recovery vehicle and carefullytake out the slack in the strap. Oncethe strap is tight, the recoveryvehicle should apply force.Remember that the recovery vehicle

needs good traction to avoidbecoming stuck, too.

You should never use a jack to try toget unstuck. Your vehicle couldeasily slip off the jack and hurt youor someone else.

You may be able to safely tow alightweight trailer (such as amotorcycle or small tent trailer) off-road if you follow these guidelines.

Do not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg)or a tongue weight of 100 lbs (45kg).

Slow down if you encounter bumpsor other obstacles.

Allow extra room for starting,stopping, and turning.

Stay on smooth, level dirt roads,and avoid driving in hilly terrain.

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This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.

This section also includesMaintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,a Maintenance Record, and instruc-tions for simple maintenance tasksyou may want to take care ofyourself.

If you have the skills and tools toperform more complex maintenancetasks on your vehicle, you may wantto purchase the service manual. Seepage for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your dealer.

......................Maintenance Safety . 228.................Maintenance Schedule . 229

....................Maintenance Record . 233..............................Fluid Locations . 236

........................Adding Engine Oil . 237.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 238

..............................Engine Coolant . 240....................Windshield Washers . 241

....Automatic Transmission Fluid . 242....................................Brake Fluid . 243

....................Power Steering Fluid . 244....................................Timing Belt . 244

.............................................Lights . 245..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 248................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 249

.....................................Floor Mats . 249.................................Wiper Blades . 250

...............................................Tires . 252...................Checking the Battery . 257

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To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.

Make sure your vehicle is parkedon level ground, the parking brakeis set, and the engine is off.

To clean parts, use a commerciallyavailable degreaser or partscleaner, not gasoline.

To reduce the possibility of fire orexplosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,and flames away from the batteryand all fuel-related parts.

Wear eye protection andprotective clothing when workingwith the battery or compressed air.

Be sure there isadequate ventilation whenever youoperate the engine.

Let theengine and exhaust system cool

before touching any parts.

Donot run the engine unlessinstructed to do so.

Some of the most important safetyprecautions are given here. However,we cannot warn you of everyconceivable hazard that can arise inperforming maintenance. Only youcan decide whether or not youshould perform a given task.

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.

Maintenance Safety


Potential Vehicle HazardsCarbon Monoxide poison fromengine exhaust.

Burns from hot parts.

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Failure to properly followmaintenance instructions andprecautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the proceduresand precautions in this owner’smanual.

Improperly maintaining thisvehicle or failing to correct aproblem before driving cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspectionand maintenancerecommendations in this owner’smanual.

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The maintenance schedule assumesyou will use your vehicle as normaltransportation for passengers andtheir possessions. You should alsofollow these recommendations:

Avoid exceeding your vehicle’sload limit. This puts excess stresson the engine, brakes, and manyother vehicle parts. The load limitis shown on the tire informationlabel on the driver’s doorjamb.

Operate your vehicle onreasonable roads within the legalspeed limit.

Drive your vehicle regularly over adistance of several miles(kilometers).

Always use unleaded gasoline withthe proper octane rating (see page

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Used primarily as a deliveryvehicle or taxi that is drivenmostly in stop-and-go traffic and/or parked with the engine idling.

Service your vehicle according to thetime and mileage periods on one ofthe Maintenance Schedules on thefollowing pages.

Follow themaintenance schedule for severeconditions if you drive your vehicleMAINLY under one or more of thefollowing conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)per trip, or in freezingtemperatures, driving less than 10miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot [over90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Trailer towing, driving with a roof

rack, or driving in mountainousconditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

If you only OCCASIONALLYdrive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the MaintenanceSchedule for Normal Conditions.

Follow theMaintenance Schedule for SevereConditions.

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Your authorized Acura dealer knowsyour vehicle best and can providecompetent, efficient service.However, service at a dealer is notmandatory to keep your warrantiesin effect. Maintenance may be doneby any qualified service facility orskilled person to keep yourwarranties in effect. Keep all thereceipts as proof of completion, andhave the person who does the workfill out the Maintenance Record.Check your warranty booklet formore information.

We recommend the use of Acuraparts and fluids whenever you havemaintenance done.

You should check the followingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatepage listed.

Engine oil level Check everytime you fill the fuel tank. Seepage .

Engine coolant level Check theradiator reserve tank every timeyou fill the fuel tank. See page .

Automatic transmission Checkthe fluid level monthly. See page

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Tires Check the tire pressuremonthly. Examine the tread forwear and foreign objects. See page

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Lights Check the operation ofthe headlights, parking lights,taillights, high-mount brake light,turn signals, brake lights, andlicense plate light monthly. Seepage .

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Brakes Check the fluid levelmonthly. See page .

According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties. However, allmaintenance services should beperformed at the recommended timeor mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).miles x 1,000km x 1,000

Check oil and coolant at each fuel stopCheck inflation and condition once a month

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)

Every 3 years (independent of mileage)At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

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Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first

At every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) up to 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 1 year, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.At 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.

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Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft bootsBrake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connections

Inspect drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner elementInspect valve clearance

Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace transfer fluidReplace VTM-4 rear differential fluidInspect idle speedReplace spark plugsReplace timing belt and inspect water pump

Replace engine coolantReplace brake fluid

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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stopCheck inflation and condition once a month

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Every 3 years (independent of mileage)At every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) up to 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 6 months, then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.

See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.

Follow this schedule for rear differential fluid replacement if you use your vehicle for off-highway driving, trailer towing, mainly in stop-and-go driving. Otherwise, usethe fluid replacement schedule in the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions.

See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page .

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Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and bootsSuspension components, Driveshaft boots

Check parking brake adjustmentLubricate all hinges, locks and latchesInspect the following items:

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connectionsLights and controls/vehicle underbody

Inspect drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filter (see page 248)Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace transfer fluidReplace air cleaner elementInspect valve clearance

Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluidInspect idle speedReplace spark plugsReplace timing belt , and inspect water pump

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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)

WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)

COOLANTRESERVOIR

POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow loop)

BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmediately. Spilled oil coulddamage components in the enginecompartment. Install the engine oilfill cap, and tighten it securely. Waita few minutes, and recheck the oillevel (see page ). Do not fillabove the upper mark; you coulddamage the engine.

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Seal. This seal indicatesthe oil is energy conserving, and thatit meets the American PetroleumInstitute’s latest requirements. It ishighly recommended that you useAcura Precision Crafted motor oil inyour vehicle. Make sure the APICertification Seal says ‘‘For GasolineEngines.’’

The oil viscosity or weight isprovided on the container’s label.5W-20 oil is formulated for year-round protection of your vehicle toimprove cold weather starting andfuel economy.

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API CERTIFICATION SEAL

Ambient Temperature

ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil, itdisplays the API Certification Sealand it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals given in the maintenanceschedule.

Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate container.

Always change the oil and filteraccording to the recommendations inthe maintenance schedule. The oiland filter collect contaminants thatcan damage your engine if they arenot removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the vehicle. The vehicleshould be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service.Unless you have the knowledge andproper equipment, you should havethis maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it off.

Your vehicle does not require any oiladditives. Additives may adverselyaffect the engine or transmissionperformance and durability.

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Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.

Turn off the engine and let it sitfor several minutes, then checkthe oil level on the dipstick. Ifnecessary, add more oil.

Let the engine run for severalminutes, then check the drain boltand oil filter for leaks.

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap.Start the engine. The oil pressureindicator should go out within 5seconds. If it does not, turn off theengine, and check your work.

Refill the engine with the recom-mended oil.

Engine oil change capacity(including filter):

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall the drain bolt.Tighten the drain bolt to:

Check the oil filter to make sureits gasket did not stick to theengine block. A stuck gasket couldcause an oil leak.

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.

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4.5 US qt (4.3 )

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)Improper disposal of engine oil can beharmf ul to the environment. If youchange your own oil, please dispose ofthe used oil properly. Put it in a sealedcontainer, and take it to a recyclingcenter. Do not discard it in a trash binor dump it on the ground.

If the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to between theMIN and MAX lines. Inspect thecooling system for leaks.

If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the radiator.

Always use Acura Precision CraftedAll Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50percent antifreeze and 50 percentwater. Never add straight antifreezeor plain water.

If Acura antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporary replacement. Make sure itis a high-quality coolantrecommended for aluminum engines.Continued use of any non-Acuracoolant can result in corrosion,causing the cooling system tomalfunction or fail. Have the coolingsystem flushed and refilled withAcura antifreeze/coolant as soon aspossible.

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Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.

When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by turning theradiator cap counterclockwise,without pressing down.

Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turningcounterclockwise.

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.

Pour the coolant slowly andcarefully so you do not spill any.Clean up any spill immediately; itcould damage components in theengine compartment.

Put the radiator cap back on, andtighten it fully.

Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.The washer level indicator will comeon when the level is low (see page

).Fill the reservoir with a good-qualitywindshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability andprevents freezing in cold weather.When you refill the reservoir, cleanthe edges of the windshield wiperblades with windshield washer fluidon a clean cloth. This will help tocondition them.

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Do not use engine antif reeze or avinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer reservoir. Antif reezecan damage your vehicle’s paint, whilea vinegar/water solution can damagethe windshield washer pump. Use onlycommercially-available windshieldwasher f luid.

Check the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.

Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.

Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)from the transmission, and wipe itwith a clean cloth.

If the level is below the lowermark, remove the fill plug and addfluid into the tube to bring it to theupper mark.

Pour the fluid slowly and carefully soyou do not spill any. Clean up anyspill immediately; it could damagecomponents in the enginecompartment.

Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.

Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission as shown.

Always use Acura Precision CraftedATF-Z1 (automatic transmissionfluid). If it’s not available, you mayuse a DEXRON III automatictransmission fluid as a temporaryreplacement. However, continueduse can affect the shift quality. Havethe transmission flushed and refilledwith Acura ATF-Z1 as soon as it isconvenient.

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Check the fluid level in the brakefluid reservoir monthly. Replace itaccording to the maintenanceschedule recommendations.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention. Have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

If you are not sure how to add fluid,contact your dealer.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the time and distance recommen-dations in the maintenance schedule.

Insert the dipstick all the way backin the transmission.

To thoroughly flush the transmission,the technician should drain and refillit with Acura ATF-Z1 (AutomaticTransmission Fluid), then drive thevehicle for a short distance. Do thisthree times. Then drain and refill thetransmission a final time. Always use Acura Precision Crafted

Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If itis not available, you should use onlyDOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryreplacement.

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is notcompatible with your vehicle’sbraking system and can causeextensive damage.

Using any non-Acura brake fluid cancause corrosion and decrease the lifeof the system. Have the brakesystem flushed and refilled withAcura Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 as soon as possible.

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The timing belt should be replacedat the intervals shown in themaintenance schedule.

Replace the belt at 60,000 miles(100,000 km) if you regularly driveyour vehicle in one or more of theseconditions:

In very high temperatures(over 110°F, 43°C).In very low temperatures(under 20°F, 29°C).Frequently tow a trailer.Check the level on the side of the

reservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not add power steering fluid to theUPPER LEVEL mark.

Pour the fluid slowly and carefully soyou do not spill any. Clean up anyspill immediately; it could damagecomponents in the enginecompartment.

Always use Acura Precision CraftedPower Steering Fluid. You may useanother power steering fluid as anemergency replacement, but havethe power steering system flushedand refilled with Acura PSF as soonas possible.

A low power steering fluid level canindicate a leak in the system. Checkthe fluid level frequently, and havethe system inspected as soon aspossible.

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Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef tor right lock and holding it there candamage the power steering pump.

The headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thecargo area or pull a trailer,readjustment may be required.Adjustment should be done by yourdealer or other qualified mechanic.

Your vehicle has halogen headlightbulbs, two on each side. Whenreplacing a bulb, handle it by its baseand protect the glass from contactwith your skin or hard objects. If youtouch the glass, clean it withdenatured alcohol and a clean cloth.

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.

Remove the bulb by turning itapproximately one-quarter turncounterclockwise.

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BULB CONNECTORHalogen headlight bulbs get very hotwhen lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratchon the glass can cause the bulb tooverheat and shatter.

Turn on the headlights to test thenew bulb.

Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

To remove a bulb, pull it straightout of its socket.

Install the new bulb into thesocket.

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

Test the lights to make sure thenew bulb is working.

Push the electrical connector ontothe new bulb.

Insert the new bulb into the hole,and turn it one-quarter turn clock-wise to lock it in place.

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Open the tailgate. Use ascrewdriver protected with a clothto pry open the two covers.

Remove the two screws andremove the rear light assemblyfrom the rear pillar.

Determine which of the four bulbsis burned out: brake/taillight, turnsignal/hazard lights, side markerlight, or back-up light.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the burned-out bulb bypulling it straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb into thesocket.

Push the socket into the lightassembly, and turn it clockwiseuntil it locks.


Install the rear light assembly inthe body. Tighten the two screws.Snap the covers back into position.

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Remove the light assembly coverby prying carefully with a cloth-covered screwdriver in thenotches along the top edge. Thenpivot the cover out and down.

Remove the socket from the lightassembly by turning it one-quarterturn counterclockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the socket until it bottoms.


Put the socket back into the lightassembly, and turn it clockwise tolock it in place.

Place the cover back into the lightassembly. Push it up until it locksin place.

This filter removes the dust andpollen that is brought in from theoutside through the heating andcooling system.

Have your dealer replace this filterevery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)under normal conditions. It shouldbe replaced every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) if you drive primarily inurban areas that have highconcentrations of soot in the air, or ifthe airflow from the heating andcooling system is less than usual.

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If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let the belts air-dry beforeyou use the vehicle.Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mild soap and warmwater or isopropyl alcohol.

The floor mats that came with yourvehicle hook over the floor matanchors. This keeps them fromsliding forward and possiblyinterfering with vehicle operation.

If you remove a floor mat, make sureto re-anchor it when you put it backin your vehicle.

If you use an aftermarket floor mat,make sure it fits properly and that itcan be used with the floor matanchors. Do not put additional floormats on top of the anchored mats.

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Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every 6 months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, and areasthat are getting hard or if they leavestreaks and unwiped areas whenused.

To replace a wiper blade:

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield.Windshield: Raise the driver’s sidefirst, then the passenger’s side.

Front only:Disconnect the blade assemblyfrom the wiper arm by pushing inthe lock tab. Hold the lock tab inwhile you push the blade assemblytoward the base of the arm.

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Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.

Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metalreinforcement along the backedge, remove the metalreinforcement strips from the oldwiper blade, and install them inthe slots along the edge of the newblade.

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.

Front only:Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.

Windshield: Lower the passenger’sside first, then the driver’s side.

Lower the wiper arm against thewindow.

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To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.

The tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) will warn you when a tirepressure is low. See page forinformation on the TPMS.

The following pages give moredetailed information on how to takecare of your tires and what to dowhen they need to be replaced.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely affect handling and fueleconomy, and are more likely tofail from being overheated.

Overinflated tires can make yourvehicle ride more harshly, aremore prone to damage from roadhazards, and wear unevenly.

We recommend that you visuallycheck your tires every day. If youthink a tire might be low, check itimmediately with a tire gauge.

The compact spare tire pressure is:

For convenience, the recommendedtire sizes and cold tire pressures areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Tire pressure for high speed drivingis the same as for normal driving.

For additional technical informationabout your tires, see page .

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure in each type at least once amonth. Even tires that are in goodcondition may lose one to two psi (10to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) permonth. Remember to check thespare tire at the same time.

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P235/65R17 103T 32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regarding tireinflation and maintenance.

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:Bumps or bulges in the tread orside of the tire. Replace the tire ifyou find either of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the sideof the tire. Replace the tire if youcan see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.

Tubeless tires have some ability toself-seal if they are punctured. Youshould look closely for punctures if atire starts losing pressure.

You should get your own tirepressure gauge and use it wheneveryou check your tire pressures. Thiswill make it easier for you to tell if apressure loss is due to a tire problemand not due to a variation betweengauges.

Check the pressure in the tires whenthey are cold. This means the vehiclehas been parked for at least threehours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km). Add or release air, if needed, tomatch the recommended cold tirepressure.

If you check the pressure when thetires are hot [driven for several miles(kilometers)], you will see readings 4to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4kgf/cm ) higher than the coldreading. This is normal; do notrelease air to match the coldpressure.

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Your vehicle’s tires have wearindicators molded into the tread.When the tread wears down to thatpoint, you will see a 1/2 inch (12.7mm) wide band running across thetread. This shows there is less than1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left onthe tire. A tire that is this worn givesvery little traction on wet roads. Youshould replace the tire if you can seethe tread wear indicator in three ormore places around the tire.

In addition to proper inflation,correct wheel alignment helps todecrease tire wear. If you find a tireis worn unevenly, have your dealercheck the wheel alignment.

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires every 7,500 miles (12,000km). Move the tires to the positionsshown in the chart each time theyare rotated. If you purchasedirectional tires, rotate only front-to-back.

Have your dealer check the tires ifyou feel a consistent vibration whiledriving. A tire should always berebalanced if it is removed from thewheel. When you have new tiresinstalled, make sure they arebalanced. This increases ridingcomfort and tire life. For best results,have the installer perform a dynamicbalance.

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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

Improper wheel weights can damageyour vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Useonly Acura wheel weights f or balancing.

It is best to replace all four tires atthe same time. If that is not possibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can seriouslyaffect your vehicle’s handling.

If you ever replace a wheel, makesure that the wheel’s specificationsmatch those of the original wheels.

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating, and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s sidewall).

Also be sure you use only TPMSspecific wheels. If you do not, thetire pressure monitoring system willnot work on that tire.

Replacement wheels are available atyour Acura dealer.

Wheel:

Tires:

See page for DOT tire qualitygrading information, and page

for tire size explanation.

Mixing radial and bias-ply tires onyour vehicle can reduce brakingability, traction, and steeringaccuracy. Using tires of a differentsize or construction can cause theABS and vehicle stability assistsystem (VSA) to work inconsistently.

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Installing improper tires on yourvehicle can affect handling andstability. This can cause a crashin which you can be seriouslyhurt or killed.

Always use the size and type oftires recommended in thisowner’s manual.

＋Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design suitable formost winter driving conditions.

For the best performance in snowyor icy conditions, you should installsnow tires or tire chains. They maybe required by local laws undercertain conditions.

If you mount snow tires on yourvehicle, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas original tires. Mount snow tires onall four wheels. The tractionprovided by snow tires on dry roadsmay be lower than your original tires.Check with the tire dealer formaximum speed recommendations.

Because your vehicle has limited tireclearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’cable-type traction devices, withrubber chain tensioners, on the fronttires. Do not use any chains on therear wheels. Use traction devicesonly when required by drivingconditions or local laws. Make surethey are the correct size for yourtires. Metal link-type ‘‘chains’’ shouldnot be used.When installing cables, follow themanufacturer’s instructions, andmount them as tight as you can.Make sure they are not contactingthe brake lines or suspension. Driveslowly with them installed. If youhear them coming into contact withthe body or chassis, stop andinvestigate. Remove them as soon asyou begin driving on cleared roads.

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Traction devices that are the wrongsize or improperly installed candamage your vehicle’s brake lines,suspension, body, and wheels. Stopdriving if they are hitting any part ofthe vehicle.

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Check the condition of the batterymonthly by looking at the testindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.

Check the terminals for corrosion (awhite or yellowish powder). Toremove it, cover the terminals with asolution of baking soda and water. Itwill bubble up and turn brown. Whenthis stops, wash it off with plainwater. Dry off the battery with acloth or paper towel. Coat theterminals with grease to help preventfurther corrosion.

Battery posts,terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds.

If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negative ( ) cable first, andreconnect it last.

If additional battery maintenance isneeded, see your dealer or aqualified technician.

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The battery gives off explosivehydrogen gas during normaloperation.

A spark or flame can cause thebattery to explode with enoughforce to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and aface shield, or have a skilledmechanic do the batterymaintenance.

If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than 1month), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper preparation helps preventdeterioration and makes it easier toget your vehicle back on the road. Ifpossible, store your vehicle indoors.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.

Clean the interior. Make sure thecarpeting, floor mats, etc., arecompletely dry.

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Park.

Block the rear wheels.

If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.

Leave one window open slightly (ifthe vehicle is being storedindoors).

Disconnect the battery.

Support the front and rear wiperblade arms with a folded towel orrag so they do not touch thewindshield.

To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand tailgate seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand tailgate seals.

Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.

If possible, periodically run theengine until it reaches fulloperating temperature (thecooling fans cycle on and offtwice). Preferably, do this once amonth.

If you store your vehicle for 12months or longer, have your dealerperform the inspections called for inthe 24 months/30,000 miles(48,000 km) maintenance schedule(Normal Conditions) as soon as youtake it out of storage (see page ).The replacements called for in themaintenance schedule are notneeded unless the vehicle hasactually reached that time or mileage.

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This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the problem and whatto do to correct it. If the problem hasstranded you on the side of the road,you may be able to get going again.If not, you will also find instructionson getting your vehicle towed.

......................Compact Spare Tire . 260....................Changing a Flat Tire . 261

..........If Your Engine Won’t Start . 267................................Jump Starting . 268

............If Your Engine Overheats . 270.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272..........Charging System Indicator . 272

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 273...............Brake System Indicator . 274

......................Emergency Towing . 275..............................................Fuses . 276

..............................Fuse Locations . 279

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Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can.

Check the inflation pressure of thecompact spare tire every time youcheck the other tires. It should beinflated to:

Follow these precautions:

Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)under any circumstances.

This tire gives a harsher ride andless traction on some road sur-faces. Use greater caution whiledriving.

Do not mount snow chains on acompact spare.

Do not use the compact spare tireif you are towing a trailer.

Do not use your compact sparetire on another vehicle unless it isthe same make and model.

Replace the tire when you can seethe tread wear indicator bars. Thereplacement should be the same sizeand design tire, mounted on thesame wheel. The spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularwheel, and the spare wheel is notdesigned for mounting a regular tire.

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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area to stopthat is far away from the traffic lanes.

Park the vehicle on firm, level, andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in Park. Apply theparking brake.

Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch to theLOCK (0) position. Have allpassengers get out of the vehiclewhile you change the tire.

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JACK

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The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack, seriously injuringanyone underneath.

Follow the directions forchanging a tire exactly, andnever get under the vehiclewhen it is supported only by thejack.

Open the tailgate.

The tools and jack are behind acover in the cargo area on thedriver’s side. Remove the cover bypushing the top of the cover.

Take the tools out of the storagecompartment.

The spare tire is storedunderneath the rear cargo area.Remove the plastic cover on thecargo area lining to access theshaft for the spare tire hoist.

Turn the jack’s end bracketcounterclockwise to loosen it, thenremove the jack.

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Remove the bracket from thespare tire.

Keep turning the wheel nutwrench to create slack in the cable.

Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.

Put the wheel nut wrench on thehoist shaft. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise to lower thespare tire to the ground.

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The wheel nut wrench supplied withyour vehicle is specially adapted to f itthe hoist shaf t. Do not use any othertool.

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Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. It is pointed to by amark molded into the underside ofthe body. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the jacking point. Makesure the jacking point tab isresting in the jack notch.

Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.

Remove the wheel nuts, thenremove the flat tire.

Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully; it may be hot fromdriving.

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Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked atthe nearest automotive servicefacility.Tighten the wheel nuts to:

Remove the center cap from theflat tire.

Place the flat tire face up underthe hoist.

Insert the hoist bracket into thecenter hole of the flat tire.

Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel nut wrenchuntil the wheel is firmly againstthe hub. Do not try to tightenthem fully.

Lower the vehicle to the ground,and remove the jack.

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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Slowly turn the wheel nut wrenchclockwise to take up the slack ofthe hoist cable. Make sure thebracket is seated in the centerhole of the spare tire.

Turn the wheel nut wrenchclockwise until the flat tire restsagainst the underbody of thevehicle and you hear the hoistclick.

Store the jack in its holder. Turnthe jack’s end bracket to lock it inplace. Store the tools, and installthe cover.

Turn off VSA (see page ).

Refer to(see page ).

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Loose items can fly around theinterior in a crash and couldseriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and toolssecurely before driving.

Always raise the spare tire hoist, evenif you are not stowing a tire. If thehoist is lef t down, it will be damagedduring driving and need to be replaced.

Diagnosing why the engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn theignition switch to the START (III)position:

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine’s startermotor does not operate at all, oroperates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motoroperating normally, or the startermotor sounds like it is spinningfaster than normal, but the enginedoes not start up and run.

When you turn the ignition switch tothe START (III) position, you do nothear the normal noise of the enginetrying to start. You may hear aclicking sound or series of clicks, ornothing at all.

Check the transmission interlock.The transmission must be in Parkor neutral or the starter will notoperate.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. Turn on theheadlights, and check theirbrightness. If the headlights arevery dim or do not come on at all,the battery is discharged. See

on page .

If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery is dis-charged or the connections arecorroded. Check the condition ofthe battery and terminal connec-tions (see page ). You canthen try jump starting the vehiclefrom a booster battery (see page

).

In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you turn theignition switch to the START (III)position, but the engine does not run.

Are you using a properly codedkey? An improperly coded key willcause the immobilizer systemindicator in the dash panel to blinkrapidly (see page ).

Check these things:

Turn the ignition switch to theSTART (III) position. If theheadlights do not dim, check thecondition of the fuses. If the fusesare OK, there is probablysomething wrong with theelectrical circuit for the ignitionswitch or starter motor. You willneed a qualified technician todetermine the problem (see

on page ).80

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Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to

on page .

Do you have fuel? Check the fuelgauge; the warning indicator maynot be working.

There may be an electricalproblem, such as no power to thefuel pump. Check all the fuses(see page ).

If you find nothing wrong, you willneed a qualified technician to findthe problem. See

on page .

Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.

To jump start your vehicle:

You cannot start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it. Put the transmission in neutral or

Park, and set the parking brake.

Turn off all the electrical acces-sories: heater, A/C, climatecontrol, audio system, lights, etc.

Open the hood, and check thephysical condition of the battery.In very cold weather, check thecondition of the electrolyte. If itseems slushy or frozen, do not tryjump starting until it thaws.

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A battery can explode if you donot follow the correct procedure,seriously injuring anyonenearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,and smoking materials awayfrom the battery.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, theelectrolyte inside can f reeze.Attempting to jump start with a f rozenbattery can cause it to rupture.

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Keep the ends of the jumper cablesaway from each other and any metalon the vehicle until everything isdisconnected. Otherwise, you maycause an electrical short.

Once the vehicle is running,disconnect the negative cable fromthe grounding strap on yourvehicle, then from the boosterbattery. Disconnect the positivecable from your vehicle, then fromthe booster battery.

Start your vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.

If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not connect thisjumper cable to any other part ofthe engine.

The numbers in the illustration showyou the order to connect the jumpercables.

Connect one jumper cable to thepositive ( ) terminal on yourvehicle’s battery. Connect theother end to the positive ( )terminal on the booster battery.

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If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine. Wait until you seeno more signs of steam or spray,then open the hood.

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running, andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should start to cooldown almost immediately. If itdoes, wait until the temperaturegauge comes down to the midpoint,then continue driving.

The pointer of your vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange. If it climbs to the redmark, you should determine thereason.

If the vehicle overheats, you shouldtake immediate action. The onlyindication may be the temperaturegauge climbing to or above the redmark. Or you may see steam orspray coming from under the hood.

Safely pull to the side of the road.Put the transmission in Park, andset the parking brake. Turn off allaccessories, and turn on thehazard warning indicators.

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Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.

Driving with the temperature gaugepointer at the red mark can causeserious damage to the engine.

If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,such as a split radiator hose.Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, itmust be repaired before youcontinue driving (see

on page ).

Start the engine and set thetemperature control dial tomaximum (climate control toFULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Addcoolant to the radiator up to thebase of the filler neck. If you donot have the proper coolantmixture available, you can addplain water. Remember to havethe cooling system drained andrefilled with the proper mixture assoon as you can.

Put the radiator cap back ontightly. Run the engine, and watchthe temperature gauge. If it goesback to the red mark, the engineneeds repair (see

on page ).

If the temperature stays normal,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. If it hasgone down, add coolant to theMAX mark. Put the cap back ontightly.

If you do not find an obvious leak,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Add coolantif the level is below the MIN mark.

If there was no coolant in thereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle of the tempera-ture gauge, or lower, before check-ing the radiator.

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. After thepressure releases, push down onthe cap, and turn it until it comesoff.

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Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

Safely pull off the road, and shutoff the engine. Turn on the hazardwarning indicators.

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.Open the hood, and check the oillevel (see page ). An enginevery low on oil can lose pressureduring cornering and other drivingmaneuvers.

If necessary, add oil to bring thelevel back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page ).

If the charging systemindicator comes on brightly

when the engine is running, thebattery is not being charged.

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; starting the engine willdischarge the battery rapidly.

This indicator should nevercome on when the engine is

running. If it starts flashing or stayson, the oil pressure has dropped verylow or lost pressure. Serious enginedamage is possible, and you shouldtake immediate action.

Start the engine, and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not goout within 10 seconds, turn off theengine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to be repairedbefore you can continue driving(see on page

).

Go to a service station or garagewhere you can get technicalassistance.

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Running the engine with low oilpressure can cause serious mechanicaldamage almost immediately. Turn of fthe engine as soon as you can saf ely getthe vehicle stopped.

If your vehicle battery has beendisconnected or gone dead, thesecodes are erased. It takes at leastthree days of driving under variousconditions to set the codes again.

To check if they are set, turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, without starting the engine.The malfunction indicator lamp willcome on for 20 seconds. If it thengoes off, the readiness codes are set.If it blinks five times, the readinesscodes are not set. If possible, do nottake your vehicle for a stateemissions test until the readinesscodes are set. Refer to

for moreinformation (see page ).

If this indicator comes onwhile driving, it means one

of the engine’s emissions controlsystems may have a problem. Eventhough you may feel no difference inyour vehicle’s performance, it canreduce your fuel economy and causeincreased emissions. Continuedoperation may cause serious damage.

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,even though it may turn off as youcontinue driving, have the vehiclechecked by your dealer as soon aspossible.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for the emissionssystems. In some states, part of theemissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are notset, the test cannot be completed.

If you have recently refueled yourvehicle, the indicator could come onbecause of a loose or missing fuel fillcap. Tighten the cap until it clicks atleast once. Tightening the cap willnot turn the indicator offimmediately; it takes several days ofnormal driving. 292

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If you keep driving with themalf unction indicator lamp on, you candamage your vehicle’s emissionscontrols and engine. Those repairs maynot be covered by your vehicle’swarranties.

The brake system indicatornormally comes on whenyou turn the ignition switchto the ON (II) position, andas a reminder to check theparking brake. It will stayon if you do not fullyrelease the parking brake.

If the brake system indicator comeson while driving, the brake fluid levelis probably low. Press lightly on thebrake pedal to see if it feels normal.If it does, check the brake fluid levelthe next time you stop at a servicestation (see page ).

If the fluid level is low, take thevehicle to your dealer and have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in onepart of the system’s dual circuitdesign will still give you braking attwo wheels. You will feel the brakepedal go down much farther beforethe vehicle begins to slow down, andyou will have to press harder on thepedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lowergear, and pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe. Because of the longdistance needed to stop, it ishazardous to drive the vehicle. Youshould have it towed, and repaired assoon as possible.

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous.

Any other method of towing willdamage the drive system. When youcontact the towing agency, informthem a flat-bed is required.

If, due to damage, your vehicle mustbe towed with all four wheels on theground, do the following:

With all four wheels on the ground,it is best to tow the vehicle no fartherthan 50 miles (80 km), and keep thespeed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

The operator will loadyour vehicle on the back of a truck.

Release the parking brake.Start the engine.Shift to D for several seconds,then to N.Turn off the engine.

The only way you can safely towyour vehicle is with flat-bedequipment.

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Towing your vehicle with two tires onthe ground will damage parts of the4WD system. It should be transportedon a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

Improper towing preparation willdamage the transmission. Follow theabove procedure exactly. If you cannotshif t the transmission or start theengine, your vehicle must betransported with the all f our wheels of fthe ground.

The steering system can be damaged ifthe steering wheel is locked. Leave theignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)position, and make sure the steeringwheel turns f reely bef ore you begintowing.

Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by thebumpers will cause serious damage.The bumpers are not designed tosupport the vehicle’s weight.

The interior fuse boxes are locatedunder the dashboard on the driver’sand passenger’s side.

The vehicle’s fuses are contained infive fuse boxes.

To open the passenger’s side fusebox, pull the right edge of the cover.

The primary under-hood fuse box ison the passenger’s side. Thesecondary fuse box is next to thebattery.

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If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thingyou should check for is a blown fuse.Determine from the chart on pages

and , or the diagram on thefuse box lid, which fuse or fusescontrol that device. The diagram forthe interior driver’s side fuse box ison the kick panel below the fuse box.Check those fuses first, but check allthe fuses before deciding that ablown fuse is the cause. Replace anyblown fuses, and check if the deviceworks.

Turn the ignition switch to theLOCK (0) position. Make sure theheadlights and all otheraccessories are off.Remove the cover from the fusebox.

Check each of the large fuses inthe primary under-hood fuse boxby looking through the top at thewire inside. Removing these fusesrequires a Phillips-headscrewdriver.

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse boxes and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each one with the fusepuller provided in the primaryunder-hood fuse box.

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If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of the other circuits. Makesure you can do without that circuittemporarily (such as the accessorypower socket or radio).

If you replace the blown fuse with aspare fuse that has a lower rating, itmight blow out again. This does notindicate anything wrong. Replace thefuse with one of the correct rating assoon as you can.

Look for a burned wire inside thefuse. If it is burned out, replace itwith one of the spare fuses of thesame rating or lower.

If the radio fuse is removed, theaudio system will disable itself. Thenext time you turn on the radio youwill see ‘‘ ’’ in the frequencydisplay. Use the preset buttons toenter the five-digit code (see page

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If the replacement fuse of thesame rating blows in a short time,there is probably a seriouselectrical problem with yourvehicle. Leave the blown fuse inthat circuit, and have your vehiclechecked by a qualified mechanic.

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Replacing a f use with one that has ahigher rating greatly increases thechances of damaging the electricalsystem. If you do not have areplacement f use with the proper ratingf or the circuit, install one with a lowerrating.

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Fuel PumpSRSHeater Control, A/C ClutchRelay, Cooling Fan RelayPower MirrorDaytime Running Light /Rear WiperECU (PCM), Cruise ControlOPDS, OnStarACC RelayBack-up Lights, InstrumentLights, TPMSTurn SignalsIG CoilFront WiperNot Used

Moonroof

Driver’s Power Seat SlidingPassenger’s Power SeatRecliningDaytime Running Light,OnStarDriver’s side Rear PowerWindowFront Passenger’s PowerWindowFront Accessory Socket,HFL, OnStarSmall LightInterior Light, TPMS, HFLPower Door LockBack Up, ClockHeated SeatDriver’s Power WindowPassenger’s Side RearPower Window

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Canadian models:

ELD Unit, Immobilizer ControlUnit, VSA Control Unit, Alternator

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Driver’s Side

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Front

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The diagrams in this section giveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes information you shouldknow about your vehicle’s tires andemissions control systems.

................Identification Numbers . 282................................Specifications . 284

..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286Uniform Tire Quality

..................................Grading . 286.................................Treadwear . 286

......................................Traction . 286.............................Temperature . 287

.................................Tire Labeling . 288

.......................Emissions Controls . 289.....................The Clean Air Act . 289

Crankcase Emissions Control....................................System . 289

Evaporative Emissions Control....................................System . 289

Onboard Refueling Vapor................................Recovery . 289

...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 290....................PGM-FI System . 290

Ignition Timing Control................................System . 290

Exhaust Gas Recirculation...................(EGR) System . 290

Three Way Catalytic...........................Converter . 290

....................Replacement Parts . 290..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 291

..............State Emissions Testing . 292

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Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourAcura dealer uses to register yourvehicle for warranty purposes. It isalso necessary for licensing andinsuring your vehicle. The easiestplace to find the VIN is on a platefastened to the top of the dashboard.You can see it by looking throughthe windshield on the driver’s side. Itis also on the Certification labelattached to the driver’s doorjamb,and is stamped on the enginecompartment bulkhead. The VIN isalso provided in bar code on theCertification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The engine number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.

The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.

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ENGINE NUMBER

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Dimensions

Weights

Air Conditioning

Capacities

1.88 US gal (7.1 )2.38 US gal (9.0 )

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

4.2 US qt (4.0 )

5.3 US qt (5.0 )2.9 US qt (2.7 )7.7 US qt (7.3 )

188.7 in (4,793 mm)77.0 in (1,955 mm)68.7 in (1,744 mm)71.3 in (1,811 mm)106.3 in (2,700 mm)66.3 in (1,685 mm)66.5 in (1,690 mm)

9,835 lbs (4,461 kg)

HFC-134a (R-134a)24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)

ND-OIL8

2.9 US qt (2.7 )3.0 US qt (2.8 )

0.45 US qt (0.43 )0.48 US qt (0.45 )

0.16 US gal (0.6 )

4.8 US qt (4.5 )

Excluding the oil remaining in the engine

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity:

Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering fluidcooler.

LengthWidthHeight

WheelbaseTrack

Gross vehicle weight rating

Gross combined weightrating (GCWR)

See the tire information label atta-ched to the driver’s doorjamb.

Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type

Fuel tank

EnginecoolantEngine oil

AutomatictransmissionfluidReardifferentialfluidTransferassemblyfluidWindshieldwasherreservoir

The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305meters) of elevation.

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Battery

Fuses

Engine

Alignment

Tires

Lights

60 W (HB3)12 V

10.0 : 1211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm )

3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)

12 V 55 W (H11)3 CP

12 V 28/8 W

12 V 51 W (HB4)12 V 5 W12 V 21 W12 V 21 W/5 W12 V 21 CP (18 W)12 V 3 CP12 V 21 W12 V 5 W12 V 5 W

5 W5 W1.1 W3.8 W

12 V

12 V12 V12 V12 V

12 V 52 AH/5 HRCapacity

Interior

Under-hood

Type

Bore x StrokeDisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs IZFR5K-11

SKJ16DR-M11

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,V6 gasoline engine

Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Size

Pressure

0.00 in (0.0 mm)0.00 in (0.0 mm)

0°50’0°50’

1°53’

P235/65R17 103TT155/90D16 110M

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

Headlights

Front side marker lightsFront turn signal lights/Parking lightsFog lightFront foot lightsRear turn signal/hazard lightsBrake/TaillightsBackup lightsLicense plate lightsHigh-mount brake lightIndividual map lights

Cargo area lightTailgate lightVanity mirror lightDoor light

12 V 65 AH/20 HR

See page 280 or the fuse labelattached to the dashboard.See page 280 or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door under the dashboard.See page 279 or the fuse boxcover.

Front/RearSpareFront/RearSpare

FrontRearFrontRearFront

FrontRear

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

HighLow

NGK:DENSO:

－The tires on your vehicle meet allU.S. Federal Safety Requirements.All tires are also graded fortreadwear, traction, and temperatureperformance according toDepartment of Transportation(DOT) standards. The followingexplains these gradings.

Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:

All passenger vehicle tires mustconform to Federal SafetyRequirements in addition to thesegrades.

The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded100. The relative performance oftires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and maydepart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,service practices, and differences inroad characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Thosegrades represent the tire’s ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions onspecified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor tractionperformance.

Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peaktraction characteristics.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear 200Traction AATemperature A

Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C

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－The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level ofperformance, which all passengervehicle tires must meet under theFederal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 109. Grades B and Arepresent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory testwheel than the minimum required bylaw.

Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

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Rim diameter in inches.

Load index (a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry).

Speed symbol (analphabetical code indicatingthe maximum speed rating).

The tire identification number (TIN)is a group of numbers and lettersthat look like the following exampleTIN.

This indicates that the tiremeets all requirements ofthe U.S. Department ofTransportation.

Manufacturer’sidentification mark.

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture.

Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. The following is anexample of tire size with anexplanation of what each componentmeans.

Vehicle type (P indicatespassenger vehicle).

Tire width in millimeters.

Aspect ratio (the tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of itswidth).

Tire construction code (Rindicates radial).

Max Press The maximum airpressure the tire canhold.

Max Load The maximum load thetire can carry atmaximum air pressure.

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Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Pressure

Maximum Tire Load

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DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).Gasoline evaporating from the tankalso produces hydrocarbons. Con-trolling the production of NOx, CO,and HC is important to the environ-ment. Under certain conditions ofsunlight and climate, NOx and HCreact to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’Carbon monoxide does not contri-bute to smog creation, but it is apoisonous gas.

The United States Clean Air Actsets standards for automobileemissions. It also requires thatautomobile manufacturers explain toowners how their emissions controlswork and what to do to maintainthem. This section summarizes howthe emissions controls work.Scheduled maintenance is on page

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In Canada, Acura vehicles complywith the Canadian emissionrequirements, as specified in anagreement with EnvironmentCanada, at the time they aremanufactured.

Your vehicle has a positivecrankcase ventilation system. Thiskeeps gasses that build up in theengine’s crankcase from going intothe atmosphere. The positive

crankcase ventilation valve routesthem from the crankcase back to theintake manifold. They are thendrawn into the engine and burned.

As gasoline evaporates in the fueltank, an evaporative emissionscontrol canister filled with charcoaladsorbs the vapor. It is stored in thiscanister while the engine is off. Afterthe engine is started and warmed up,the vapor is drawn into the engineand burned during driving.

The onboard refueling vaporrecovery (ORVR) system capturesthe fuel vapors during refueling. Thevapors are adsorbed in a canisterfilled with activated carbon. Whiledriving, the fuel vapors are drawninto the engine and burned off.

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Emissions Controls

The Clean Air Act

Crankcase Emissions ControlSystem

Evaporative Emissions ControlSystem

Onboard Refueling VaporRecovery T

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The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation, and three way catalyticconverter. These four systems worktogether to control the engine’scombustion and minimize theamount of HC, CO, and NOx thatcomes out the tailpipe. The exhaustemissions control systems areseparate from the crankcase andevaporative emissions controlsystems.

The PGM-FI system uses sequentialmultiport fuel injection.It has three subsystems: air intake,engine control, and fuel control. Thepowertrain control module (PCM)uses various sensors to determinehow much air is going into theengine. It then controls how muchfuel to inject under all operatingconditions.

This system constantly adjusts theignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO, and NOx produced.

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)system takes some of the exhaustgas and routes it back into the intakemanifold. Adding exhaust gas to theair/fuel mixture reduces the amountof NOx produced when the fuel isburned.

The three way catalytic converter isin the exhaust system. Throughchemical reactions, it converts HC,CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaustto carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen(N ), and water vapor.

The emissions control systems arecovered by warranties separate fromthe rest of your vehicle. Read yourwarranty manual for more informa-tion.

The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to worktogether in reducing emissions tolevels that comply with the Clean AirAct. To make sure the emissionsremain low, you should use only newAcura replacement parts or theirequivalent for repairs. Using lowerquality parts may increase theemissions from your vehicle.

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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts

PGM-FI System

Ignition Timing Control System

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)System

Three Way Catalytic Converter

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The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without affecting the metals.The catalytic converter is referred toas a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacementunit must be an original Acura partor its equivalent.

The three way catalytic convertermust operate at a high temperaturefor the chemical reactions to takeplace. It can set on fire anycombustible materials that comenear it. Park your vehicle away fromhigh grass, dry leaves, or otherflammables.

A defective three way catalyticconverter contributes to air pollution,and can impair your engine’s per-formance. Follow these guidelines toprotect your vehicle’s three waycatalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline.Even a small amount of leadedgasoline can contaminate thecatalyst metals, making the threeway catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your vehicle diagnosed andrepaired if it is misfiring, back-firing, stalling, or otherwise notrunning properly.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTICCONVERTER

If you take your vehicle for a stateemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass the test.This is because of certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that must be set in the on-board diagnostics for the emissionssystems. These codes are erasedwhen the battery is disconnected,and set again only after several daysof driving under a variety ofconditions.

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mustget the vehicle retested within thenext two or three days, you cancondition the vehicle for retesting bydoing the following.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely full (around3/4).

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Park. Increasethe engine speed to 2,000 rpm, andhold it there until the temperaturegauge rises to at least 1/4 of thescale (about 3 minutes).

Make sure the vehicle has beenparked with the engine off for 6hours or more.

Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 40° and95°F.

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Testing of Readiness Codes

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Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20minutes. Drive on the highway inD. Do not use the cruise control.When traffic allows, drive for 90seconds without moving theaccelerator pedal. (Vehicle speedmay vary slightly; this is okay.) Ifyou cannot do this for acontinuous 90 seconds because oftraffic conditions, drive for at least30 seconds, then repeat it twomore times (for a total of 90seconds).

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theaccelerator pedal or the brakepedal.

Stop the vehicle, turn off theignition switch, and leave it off for30 minutes.

If the testing facility determines thereadiness codes are still not set, seeyour dealer.

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Customer Service................................Information . 296

....................Warranty Coverages . 297Reporting Safety Defects

..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 298.....................Authorized Manuals . 299

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U.S. Owners:

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. VirginIslands:

Bella International Corp.C-1 Bechara St. Segarra CornerPuerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico 00920

Tel:(787) 620-7028

When you call or write, please giveus this information:

Vehicle Identification Number(see page )Name and address of the dealerwho services your vehicleDate of purchaseMileage on your vehicleYour name, address, and tele-phone numberA detailed description of theproblemName of the dealer who sold thevehicle to you

If you are dissatisfied with thedecision made by the dealership’smanagement, contact the AcuraCustomer Service Office.

Acura dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to yoursatisfaction, please discuss it withthe dealership’s management. Theservice manager or general managercan help. Almost all problems aresolved in this way. Canadian Owners:

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CUSTOMER RELATIONS

RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Acura Client ServicesMail Stop 500-2N-7E1919 Torrance Blvd.Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 382-2238

Honda Canada Inc.715 Milner AvenueToronto, ONM1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909

Toronto (416) 287-4776

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these twowarranties cover your vehicle’semissions control systems. Time,mileage, and coverage areconditional. Please read yourwarranty booklet for exactinformation.

a seatbelt that fails to function properly iscovered for the useful life of thevehicle.

all exterior body panels arecovered for rust-through from theinside for the specified time periodwith no mileage limit.

Acura accessories are covered underthis warranty. Time and mileagelimits depend on the type ofaccessory and other factors. Pleaseread your warranty manual fordetails.

covers all Acurareplacement parts against defects inmaterials and workmanship.

providescoverage for as long as the pur-chaser of the muffler owns thevehicle.

Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:

provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from your dealer.

this warranty gives upto 100 percent credit toward areplacement battery.

Restrictions and exclusions apply toall these warranties. Please read the2006 Acura Warranty Informationbooklet that came with your vehiclefor precise information on warrantycoverages. Your vehicle’s originaltires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warrantyinformation is in a separate booklet.

Please refer to the 2006 WarrantyManual that came with your vehicle.

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Canadian Owners

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emissions Control Systems DefectsWarranty and EmissionsPerformance Warranty

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Accessory Limited Warranty

Replacement Parts LimitedWarranty

Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty

Replacement Battery LimitedWarranty

Original Equipment Battery LimitedWarranty

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If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), in additionto notifying American Honda MotorCo., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individualproblems between you, your dealer,or Acura Automobile Division,American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);go to http://www.safercar.gov; orwrite to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400Seventh Street, SW., Washington,DC 20590.You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehiclesafety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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...Accessories and Modifications . 193ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 81............Accessory Power Sockets . 104

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 238.............................Airbag (SRS) . 11, 24

..............Air Conditioning System . 106.....................Rear A/C Control . 111

.........................................Usage . 107.......................Air Outlets (Vents) . 108.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 252

......................................Antifreeze . 240Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

....................Indicator Light . 61, 211...................................Operation . 211

..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 131.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 81

................Audio System . 112, 118, 123...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22

.........................Automatic Lighting . 75.............Automatic Speed Control . 146..............Automatic Transmission . 202

..........................Capacity, Fluid . 284...............Checking Fluid Level . 242

.......................................Shifting . 202.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 202

................Shift Lever Positions . 202....................Shift Lock Release . 205

...........................Automatic Wipers . 72

BatteryCharging System

...........................Indicator . 60, 272............................Jump Starting . 268

..............................Maintenance . 257............................Specifications . 285

..............................Before Driving . 187..................................Belts, Seat . 10, 21

.........................Beverage Holders . 102..................................Booster Seats . 51

Brakes...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 211

.............Break-in, New Linings . 188...........................................Fluid . 243

....................Bulb Replacement . 247.........................................Parking . 94

.................System Indicator . 61, 274........................Wear Indicators . 210

.............................Braking System . 210.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 188

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 76........................Brights, Headlights . 74

Bulb Replacement..........................Back-up Lights . 247

..............................Brake Lights . 247................Front Parking Lights . 246

........Front Side Marker Lights . 246.................................Headlights . 245

.........High-mount Brake Light . 248.................................Rear Bulbs . 247

............................Specifications . 285....................Turn Signal Lights . 246

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 245

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.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54.............................Carrying Cargo . 195

..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii.........................................CD Care . 128

...................................CD Changer . 126.....CD Changer Error Messages . 129

.......................................CD Player . 125........................Certification Label . 282

...................................Chains, . 256Change Oil

........................................How to . 238......................................When to . 229

....................Changing a Flat Tire . 261...Charging System Indicator . 60, 272

............Checklist, Before Driving . 200..................Childproof Door Locks . 82

.....................................Child Safety . 35..............................Booster Seats . 51

.............................Child Seats . 43, 44.....Important Safety Reminders . 38

..........................................Infants . 40..........................Larger Children . 50

.........................................LATCH . 45......................Risks with Airbags . 36

.............................Small Children . 41..........................................Tether . 48

.........Where Should a Child Sit? . 36.......................................Child Seats . 43

..........Tether Anchorage Points . 48...............Climate Control System . 106

..............................................Clock . 151.....................Code, Audio System . 131

........................CO in the Exhaust . 291......................Compact Spare Tire . 260

...............Consumer Information . 298.............Controls, Instruments and . 57

Coolant........................................Adding . 240

....................................Checking . 192.........................Proper Solution . 240

...................Temperature Gauge . 69Crankcase Emissions Control

........................................System . 289................Cruise Control Indicator . 63............Cruise Control Operation . 146

...................................Cup Holders . 102..........Customer Relations Office . 296

................DANGER, Explanation of . ii...................................Dashboard . 4, 58

................Daytime Running Lights . 76.................................Dead Battery . 268

............Defects, Reporting Safety . 298................Defogger, Rear Window . 77..............Defrosting the Windows . 109

....................................Dimensions . 284...............Dimming the Headlights . 74

Dipstick..........Automatic Transmission . 242

..................................Engine Oil . 191..........................Directional Signals . 74

........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 210.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 239

Doors..............Locking and Unlocking . 82

....................Lockout Prevention . 82......................Power Door Locks . 82

..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 7

...........................................Driving . 199....................................Economy . 192

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Driving Position Memory..........................................System . 97

..................DVD Error Messages . 141...................................DVD Player . 134

...................................Fan, Interior . 107Features, Comfort and

..............................Convenience . 105....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 189

Filters...............................................Oil . 238

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 261

.....................................Floor Mats . 249Fluids

..........Automatic Transmission . 242..........................................Brake . 243

..........................Power Steering . 244..................Windshield Washer . 241

FM Stereo Radio...................................Reception . 116

........................................Fog Lights . 77................Folding the Second Seat . 89

...................Folding the Third Seat . 90..........................Four-way Flashers . 76

........................................Front Seat . 86......................................Adjusting . 86

.........................................Airbags . 26

.........................................Heaters . 91.................................................Fuel . 188

......................Fill Door and Cap . 189...........................................Gauge . 68

................Octane Requirement . 188...............................Oxygenated . 188

........................Reserve Indicator . 63........................Tank, Filling the . 189

.....................Fuses, Checking the . 277

..............................Economy, Fuel . 192..................................Emergencies . 259

.............Battery, Jump Starting . 268...........Brake System Indicator . 274

................Changing a Flat Tire . 261.....Charging System Indicator . 272

..................Checking the Fuses . 277.........Hazard Warning Flashers . 76.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 273

..................Overheated Engine . 270.......................................Towing . 275

...........................Emergency Brake . 94......................Emergency Flashers . 76

......................Emergency Towing . 275.......................Emissions Controls . 291

Engine....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 60, 273

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 272

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 237...............................Overheating . 270

............................Specifications . 285

............................Speed Limiter . 204.......................................Starting . 201

...................Engine, . 267.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 289

...............................Exhaust Fumes . 54Exhaust Gas Recirculation

........................................System . 290Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

........................................Belts by . 18

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...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 192.........................................Gasoline . 188

...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63...........................................Gauge . 68

................Octane Requirement . 188........................Tank, Filling the . 189

................Gas Station Procedures . 189Gauges

...Engine Coolant Temperature . 69...............................................Fuel . 68

...............................Speedometer . 68.................................Tachometer . 68

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight.......................................Rating) . 216

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight.......................................Rating) . 216

............Gearshift Lever Positions . 202......................................Glove Box . 102

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight.......................................Rating) . 216

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 245.............................HandsFreeLink . 161..............................HFL Buttons . 162

..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 76........................................Headlights . 74

........................................Aiming . 245....................Automatic Lighting . 75

............Daytime Running Lights . 76..................High Beam Indicator . 63

...........High Beams, Turning on . 74............Low Beams, Turning on . 74

.........................Reminder Chime . 74........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 245

...................................Turning on . 74...................................Headphones . 142

..............................Head Restraints . 88.................................Heated Mirror . 96.................................Heaters, Seats . 91

.....................Heating and Cooling . 106.................High-Low Beam Switch . 74

HomeLink Universal................................Transceiver . 156

.......................Hood, Opening the . 190..................................................Horn . 70

...Identification Number, Vehicle . 282Ignition

..............................................Keys . 79...........................................Switch . 81

............Timing Control System . 290........................Immobilizer System . 80

.........Important Safety Precautions . 8.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60

...............ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 61....................................A/T Temp . 64

Brake (Parking and Brake....................................System) . 61

.................................Brake Lamp . 62........................Charging System . 60

.............................Cruise Control . 63DRL (Daytime Running

......................................Lights) . 63...................................High Beam . 63

........Key (Immobilizer System) . 61.....................................Lights On . 64......................................Low Fuel . 63

........................Low Oil Pressure . 60......................Low Tire Pressure . 66

...............Maintenance Required . 67

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..................................................Keys . 79

...........................Side Airbag Off . 60.......................................Seat Belt . 60

...............................................SRS . 60...............Tire Pressure Monitor . 66

.............................TPMS System . 66Turn Signal and Hazard

...................................Warning . 62............................VSA Activation . 65

.................................VSA System . 65..........................................VTM-4 . 64

..............................Washer Level . 63..................Individual Map Lights . 100

...............................Infant Restraint . 40......................................Infant Seats . 40

...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 252...................................Inside Mirror . 95

.............................Inspection, Tire . 253........................Instrument Panel . 4, 59

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 76.................................Interior Lights . 99

........................................Introduction . i

.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 264.......................................Jack, Tire . 261

................................Jump Starting . 268

..................................Maintenance . 227Owner’s Maintenance

...................................Checks . 230.................................Record . 233-235

......................Required Indicator . 67..........................................Safety . 228

.............................Schedule . 229-232.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 60, 273

..............Manual Seat Adjustments . 87.............Memory, Driving Position . 97

...............................Meters, Gauges . 68..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 95

.......................Label, Certification . 282.................Lane Change, Signaling . 74

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21......................Light Control Switch . 99

Lights....................Bulb Replacement . 245

.......................................Indicator . 60.........................................Interior . 99.........................................Parking . 74

..................................Turn Signal . 74.............................Load Limit . 196, 215

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81Locks

.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 81

............................Fuel Fill Door . 189..................................Glove Box . 102

....................Lockout Prevention . 82.................................Power Door . 82

........................Low Coolant Level . 192.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 63

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 272...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 284

...............Luggage, . 195storing (cargo)

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...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 194.........................................Moonroof . 93

...................Radiator Overheating . 270.....Radio/CD Sound System . 112, 113

...............................Rear A/C Unit . 111............Rear Audio Control Panel . 136

........Rear Entertainment System . 132..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 247.Rear View Camera and Monitor . 155

............................Rear View Mirror . 95.................Rear Window Defogger . 77

.Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 73.........Reclining the Seat Backs . 86, 87

...........Reclining the Second Seats . 89................Reclining the Third Seat . 90

.............................Reminder Lights . 60................Remote Audio Controls . 130.................Remote Control (RES) . 138

.......................Remote Transmitter . 83

...................Neutral Gear Position . 203..................New Vehicle Break-in . 188

...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i...............Numbers, Identification . 282

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 188.........................................Odometer . 68

...............................Odometer, Trip . 69....................Off-Highway Driving . 224...................Off-Road Precautions . 224

Oil........................Change, How to . 238......................Change, When to . 229......................Checking Engine . 191..............Pressure Indicator . 60, 272

Selecting Proper Viscosity......................................Chart . 237

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81............................................OnStar . 175

..............................Outside Mirrors . 95....................Overheating, Engine . 270

....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 230.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 188

..............Panel Brightness Control . 76........................Park Gear Position . 203

...........................................Parking . 209.................................Parking Brake . 94.................................Parking Lights . 74

..Parking Over Things that Burn . 209.............................PGM-FI System . 290

................Power Seat Adjustments . 86...............Power Socket Locations . 104

.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 13...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18........................Protecting Children . 35

.....................General Guidelines . 35.......................Protecting Infants . 40

.......Protecting Larger Children . 50.........Protecting Small Children . 41

Using Child Seats with.....................................Tethers . 48

.............................Using LATCH . 45

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Replacement Information................Engine Oil and Filter . 238

..........................................Fuses . 277................................Light Bulbs . 245

....................................Schedule . 229................................Timing Belt . 244

...........................................Tires . 255.............................Wiper Blades . 250

Replacing Seat Belts After a............................................Crash . 23

...Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 192..................Reverse Gear Position . 203

................................Rotation, Tire . 254

................................Safety Belts . 10, 21.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 298

.................................Safety Features . 9.........................................Airbags . 11

..................................Door Locks . 13..........................Head Restraints . 15

...............................Seat Belts . 10, 16...............Seats & Seat-Backs . 13, 14

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 55...............................Safety Messages . ii

.......................Satellite Radio, XM . 118...................................Seat Belts . 10, 21

...............Additional Information . 21Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 22.....................................Cleaning . 249

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21................................Maintenance . 23

Reminder Light and................................Beeper . 21, 60

...................System Components . 21...............Use During Pregnancy . 18

...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16.................................................Seats . 86

.........Adjusting the Second Seat . 89...........Adjusting the Third Seat . 90............Folding the Second Seat . 89

...............Folding the Third Seat . 90..........................Head Restraints . 88

.......................Third Row Access . 90............................Security System . 145

...............................Serial Number . 282...........................Service Intervals . 231...........................Service Manual . 299

.........Service Station Procedures . 189

Shifting the Automatic.............................Transmission . 202

.....Shift Lever Position Indicator . 202........................Shift Lock Release . 205

....................................Side Airbags . 29......................Side Curtain Airbags . 31

Side Marker Lights, Bulb.........................Replacement in . 246

...............................Signaling Turns . 74.....................................Snow Tires . 256

................Sound System . 112, 118, 123Spare Tire

..............................Inflating . 252, 260............................Specifications . 285

....................Specifications Charts . 284................................Speed Control . 146...................................Speedometer . 68

..........SRS, Additional Information . 24...Additional Safety Precautions . 34

......Airbag System Components . 24.............................Airbag Service . 33

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 32How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 26

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...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 31.............................SRS Indicator . 32, 60

....START (Ignition Key Position) . 81.......................Starting the Engine . 201

................With a Dead Battery . 268..............State Emissions Testing . 292

........Steam Coming from Engine . 270Steering Wheel

..................................Adjustment . 78.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 81

...Stereo Sound System . 112, 118, 123....................Storing Your Vehicle . 258

........................................Sun Visor . 103Supplemental Restraint System

......................................Servicing . 33.........................SRS Indicator . 32, 60

...................System Components . 24..................................Synthetic Oil . 238

.....................................Tachometer . 68......Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 247

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 259

Technical Descriptions......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286.....Emissions Control Systems . 289

Three Way Catalytic...............................Converter . 291

.......................Temperature Gauge . 69...................Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22

............................Theft Protection . 131..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 291

....................................Timing Belt . 244

....................................Tire Chains . 256.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 261

.................................Tire Labeling . 288Tire Pressure Monitoring

....................System (TPMS) . 207Low Tire Pressure

...........................Indicator . 66, 207.......Tire Pressure Monitor . 66, 208

..................TPMS Indicator . 66, 208...............................................Tires . 252

..............................Air Pressure . 252.........................Checking Wear . 253..........................Compact Spare . 260

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286......................................Inflation . 252

..................................Inspection . 253

..............................Maintenance . 254...................................Replacing . 255

......................................Rotating . 254...........................................Snow . 256

............................Specifications . 285................................Tire Chains . 256

Towing.....................................A Trailer . 216

................Emergency Wrecker . 275....Equipment and Accessories . 219

.............................Weight Limit . 215.........................Trailer Loading . 217

.................Trailer Towing Tips . 222Transmission

...............Checking Fluid Level . 242...........................Fluid Selection . 242

..............Identification Number . 282.............Shifting the Automatic . 202

.....................................Treadwear . 286..............................Trip Computer . 149

.......................................Trip Meter . 69....................................Turn Signals . 74

...................Tools, Tire Changing . 261

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........................XM Satellite Radio . 118Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................of the . 259

....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 286........................Unleaded Gasoline . 188

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 239

................................Vanity Mirror . 103.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 196

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 284....Vehicle Identification Number . 282

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)....................................System . 213

........VSA System Indicator . 65, 213...VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 213

.........................VSA Off Switch . 214.............................Vehicle Storage . 258

.....................................Ventilation . 108.................................................VIN . 282

..................................Viscosity, Oil . 237

..................................VTM-4 Lock . 206

.............WARNING, Explanation of . ii.........Warning Labels, Location of . 55

..................Warranty Coverages . 297Washer, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 241............................Level Indicator . 63

.....................................Operation . 71Wheels

...............Adjusting the Steering . 78......................................Wrench . 263

Windows..................Operating the Power . 92

...........................Rear, Defogger . 77Windshield

...................................Defroster . 109.......................................Washers . 71

Wipers, Windshield.......................Changing Blades . 250

.....................................Operation . 71Rear Windshield Wiper and

.....................................Washer . 73....................................Worn Tires . 253

.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 275

: U.S. and Canada only

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Recommended Engine Oil:

Tire Pressure (measured cold):Automatic Transmission Fluid:

Power Steering Fluid:

Brake Fluid:

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Front/Rear:

Compact Spare Tire:

Premium unleaded gasoline,pump octane number of 91 orhigher.

API Premium grade 5W-20detergent oil (see page ).

Oil change capacity (includingfilter):

Acura Precision Crafted ATF-Z1(Automatic Transmission Fluid)preferred, or a DEXRON III ATFas a temporary replacement (seepage ).

Acura Precision Crafted PowerSteering Fluid preferred, oranother brand of power steeringfluid as a temporary replacement.Do not use ATF (see page ).

Acura Precision Crafted HeavyDuty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred,or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid asa temporary replacement (seepage ).

20.4 US gal (77.0 )

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