Acura MDX 2006 Owner's Manual

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2006 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Owner's Identification Form

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

A Few Wor

ds About Safety ..........................................................................................................................ii

Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................4

Driver and Pas

oper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Contr

senger Safety .......................................................................................................................7

ols...........................................................................................................................57

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

Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................105

era

How to op

te the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving ............................................................................................................................................

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

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................199

The proper way to start

the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................227

int

The Ma

enance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Contents

187

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................259

This section covers several pr

oblems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information...............................................................................................................................281

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and techni

cal information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)..................................................................... 295

A summary

of th

e warr

anties coverin

g your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..............................................................................................................299

How to order

manuals an

d other technical literature.

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

Service Informat

A summary of informat

ion Summary

ion you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models of theMDX.Youmayfinddescriptionsof equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The inf ormation and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en f rançais, veuillez demander à votreconcessionnairede commander le numéro de pièce 33S3V850

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Introduction

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

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

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

As you read this manual, you will find inf ormation that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

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

This product contains

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AFewWordsAboutSafety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

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

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

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

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on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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

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

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Important Handling Information

Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for of f -highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. 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 high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

control or an accident.

section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

GAUGES (P.68)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.82)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.96)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.92)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.189)

MOONROOFINSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.94)

(P.93)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.111) (P.104)

(P.106)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112)

GLOVE BOX (P.102)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.74)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.214)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

FOG LIGHTS (P.77)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.130) (P.78)

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.76)

HORN

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

VTM-4 LOCK (P.206)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

(P.33)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.77)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children 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 . 15

5. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 16

6. 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

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

Additional Information About Your

.....................................Airbags . 24

How Your Front Airbags Work

........................Advanced Airbag . 28

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

.............................Airbag Service . 33

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 35

...............................Restrained . 35

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

......Airbag System Components . 24

......... 26

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29

...............Off Indicator Works . 33

...Additional Safety Precautions . 34

All Children Should Sit in a Back

...........................................Seat . 36

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 38

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 38

Protecting infants and

.........................Small Children . 40

.......................Protecting Infants . 40

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 43

....................Installing a Child Seat . 44

...............................With LATCH . 45

..............................With a Tether . 48

...........Protecting Larger Children . 50

...................Checking Seat Belt Fit . 51

......................Using a Booster Seat . 51

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54

...................................Safety Labels . 55

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 36

...Additional Safety Precautions . 38

.........Protecting Small Children . 41

.With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt . 47

......When Can a Child Sit in Front . 52

.......Additional Safety Precautions . 53

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Important Safety Precautions

You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page ).1651

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to f ollow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is saf e for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

(7)

(9) (3) (1)

(10)

(5)

(7) (8)

(2)

(11)(4)

(6)(10)

(2)

(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks (10) Side Airbags (11) Side Curtain Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones; a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

always wear

. In fact, some safety

Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

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

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inf lating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What you should do:

your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

Always wear

Airbags

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe f rontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how your side airbags work).26

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle also has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

Driver and Passenger Safety

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags off er no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

The rest of this section gives more detailed inf ormation about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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

The f ollowing pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenagers who are large enough and mature enough to ride in the front seat.

See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

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After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and tailgate are closed and locked.

Your vehicle has a door and

tailgate monitor indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed.

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain f ull control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

Driver and Passenger Safety

See page for how to lock the doors, and page for how the door and tailgate monitor indicator works.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.

If your seat is adjusted manually, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page for more information on

how to adjust the front seats.

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust the seat-backs.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.

Have passengers with adjustable head restraints adjust their restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust the head restraints.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Fasten and Position the Seat

5. Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

The second row center seat, and both third row seats, have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. See page

for how to unlatch and relatch

the seat belts.

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

If necessary, pull up on the shoulder belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

RELEASE BUTTONS

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of a belt anchor, squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or f atally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

Advice for Pregnant Women6.

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as f ar back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay f or you to drive.

Additional Safety Precautions

Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a f oldeddown back seat.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving.

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inf lates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.

the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interf ere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

If a side airbag or a

If your

Objects on

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seven seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound, and the indicator will f lash. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

The lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle.

The detachable anchor should normally be latched whenever the seats-backs are in an upright position.

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

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in place. The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over (see page

If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle will also deploy.

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpf ul.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.

If the front seat belt tensioners ever activate, they must be replaced as the belts will no longer retract properly.

do not deploy

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

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

Pull each belt out fully, and look f or frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in good

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condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Acura provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See

Acura Warranty Information

your booklet for details.

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

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page .

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Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components

(7)

(5)

(4)

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Side Curtain Airbags (7) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (8) Front Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors (9) Front Impact Sensor (10) Side Impact Sensors (11) Roll Rate Sensor (12) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:

(9)(1)(6)

(12)

(2)

(9)

(3)

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one f or the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

(11)

Two side curtain airbags, one for

(8)

(10)

(4)(5)(8)(10)

each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the roof above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact or side impact.

Sensors that can detect whether a small person or child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far f orward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger’s seat. If the weight of an infant or small child is detected, the passenger’s front airbag will be turned off (see page ).

A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe f rontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the f ront airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ).33

After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems mayexperiencesometemporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Dual-Stage Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity.

more severe

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

less severe

In a crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force.

Dual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether or not the occupant is wearing a seat belt.

If the occupant’s belt is ,

not latched

the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.

If the occupant’s belt , the

is latched

airbag will inf late at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the f ront seats.

Second-row passengers should not put their feet under the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far f orward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child, the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

When the airbag is turned off, an indicator in the center of the dashboard will come on indicating passenger airbag ‘‘OFF’’ (see page

If sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off. However, the Passenger Airbag Off indicator will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced front airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

A Second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the f ront passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

How Your Side Airbags Work

Driver and Passenger Safety

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection f rom the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front, if sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system f rom working properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

In a Side Impact

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag on the driver’s or the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

In a Rollover

If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, the control unit will instantly deploy both side curtain airbags and activate the front seat belt tensioners (see page

In a rollover toward the passenger’s side of the vehicle, both side curtain airbags will inflate and the front seat belt tensioners will activate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection f rom the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

U.S.

passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and then go out(seepage ).Ifitdoesn’tcome on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

Canada

This indicator alerts you that the

not

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child on the front passenger’s seat. It does

not mean

there is a problem with

the airbag.

Ifnooneisridinginthefrontseat, the airbag will be automatically shut off , but the indicator will not come on.

However, if the indicator comes on with no passenger in the front, or with an adult in the seat, there may be a problem with the advanced airbag system. Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible.

The Passenger Airbag Off indicator mayalsocomeonandgooff repeatedly if total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If this happens, have the passenger ride properly restrained in a back seat. If the passenger must ride in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, have the passenger sit upright, and wear the seat belt properly.

Airbag Service

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

An airbag ever inflates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by your dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor and the front passenger’s weight sensors to make sure they are operating properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

Do not expose the front seat-backs to liquid.

If water or another liquid soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system f rom working properly.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer.

This could make the driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modif y a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238.

Do not cover or replace f ront seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to properly protect child passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

All ChildrenMust Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

(see pages ).

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly

(see pages ).

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe f rontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), please follow the

guidelines below.

Infants Never put a rear-f acing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page for important

information about protecting larger children.)

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (on U.S. models, the dashboard label isremovedbytheowner)andonthe front visors. Please read and f ollow the instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

Canadian Models

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has two rows of back seats where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

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

Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the f ront passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors.

from accidentally falling out (see page ).

If you are not wearing a

During a crash, the

This can prevent children

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Never let two children use the same seat belt.

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Leaving children without

If they do, they

Lock all doors and tailgate when your vehicle is not in use.

who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Children

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children.

children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

Even very young

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat and the child is at least one year old.

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

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

Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in a forward-facing position.

facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

If placed

Child Seat Placement

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the second or third row, but not in the front. Never put a rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an inf ant.

When properly installed in the second row, a rear-facing child seat maypreventthedriverorafront passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It could also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

A child who is at least 1 year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit f or the seat.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Even with advanced front airbags, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest

place for a small child.

Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

If the vehicle seat is too

If it is necessary to put a f orwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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Selecting a Child Seat

When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two secondrow seats.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page ).

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet U.S. or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213.

Look f or FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to f it the child.

Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and f rom side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a diff erent style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

Secure the child in the back seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The f ollowing pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A f orward-f acing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rearfacing child seat.

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer second row seats.

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

MARKS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects

2. near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

RIGID TYPELOWER ANCHORS

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

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Installing a Child Seat

TETHER STRAP HOOK

FLEXIBLE TYPE ANCHOR

Push and pull the child seat

7. forward and f rom side to side to verify that it is secure.

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

Lift the head restraint (see page

5. ), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

6. tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

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

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.

Installing a Child Seat

Driver and Passenger Safety

With the child seat in the desired

1. 2. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

After confirming that the belt is

4. 5. locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat forward and f rom side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

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

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Second Row Installation

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT

Installing a Child Seat

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Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seatback.

After properly securing the child seat in the desired position (see page ), lift the head restraint,

then route the tether strap over the seat-back.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

2.1. anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Tighten the strap according to the

3. seat maker’s instructions.

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Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children

Third Row Installation

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

Select the anchor point you want

1. to use. Lift the cargo area floor, then remove the anchor cover with a small flat-tipped screwdriver.

Followsteps1through2ofthe

2. second row installation.

Protecting Larger Children

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing childseat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The f ollowing pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

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Protecting Larger Children

Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

Does the shoulder belt cross

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

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

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt f its them properly without the booster.

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Protecting Larger Children

Some states also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal saf ety standards and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in f ront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

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Protecting Larger Children

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page ). If the seat

belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to f ollow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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

Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

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

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

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

With the tailgate open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

Select the mode.

Turn the fan on high speed.

Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which is removed by the owner), contact your Acura dealer for a replacement.

HOOD

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

BATTERY LABEL

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Safety Labels

SUN VISOR

U.S. models

Canadian models

DOORJAMBS

On vehicles with side curtain airbags

Canadian modelsU.S. models

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 58

............................Instrument Panel . 59

.............................................Gauges . 68

Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 70

Windshield Wipers and

...................................Washers . 71

Rear Window Wiper and

.....................................Washer . 73

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

.................Rear Window Defogger . 77

.........................................Fog Light . 77

..................................................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

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 60

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 74

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 76

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78

.............................................Mirrors . 95

Driving Position Memory

..........................................System . 97

.................................Interior Lights . 99

.....................Beverage Holders . 102

..................................Glove Box . 102

...................Rear Compartment . 103

.............................Cargo Hooks . 103

...................................Sun Visor . 103

............................Vanity Mirror . 103

.........Interior Convenience Items . 101

.............Console Compartment . 102

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

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Control Locations

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) GAUGES

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.82)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.96)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.92)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190)

(P.68)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.189)

MOONROOF (P.93)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.94)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

REAR A/C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.111) (P.104)

(P.106)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112)

GLOVE BOX (P.102)

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Instrument Panel

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

(P.273)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P.60)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.63)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

VTM-4 INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE

INDICATOR

＊

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

(P.60)

(P.67)

(P.64)

DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.62)/

(P.63)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM (VSA) INDICATOR

(P.66)

(P.65)

BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

(P.60)

(P.61)

WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR

(P.63)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.60)

(P.64)

＊

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P.60)

TPMS INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE

INDICATOR

(P.66)

PARKING BRAKE AND

(P.62)

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.65)

(P.61)

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(P.66)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator f lashes. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, see page for more information. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

272

Charging System Indicator

272

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, driver’s seat position sensor, front passenger’s weight sensors, or side curtain airbags. For complete information, see page .

U.S.

Canada

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more inf ormation, see page .

Side Airbag Off Indicator

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Instrument Panel Indicators

U.S. Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

This indicator comes on when you

1. turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you try to drive with the parking brake not f ully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If the indicator remains on after

2. you have f ully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page .

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With the indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no antilock brakes. For more information, see page .

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Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will gooffifyouhaveinserteda properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page ).

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch f rom the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The lef t or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the Hazard Warning button, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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Brake Lamp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor

If a brake light does not work, the

BRAKE LAMP

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

A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Replace the bulb as soon as possible (see page ).

indicator comes on

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The appropriate indicator comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door is not closed tightly.

All of the indicators in the monitor display come on for a f ew seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea problem with the high beam headlights.

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

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cruise control.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page

for information on the headlight

controls.

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

Washer Level Indicator

This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluidwhenyouseethisindicator comes on (see page ).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature

U.S. models only

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

or position. This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically.

U.S. Models except Touring

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

Indicator

This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.

VTM-4 Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the 4WD system. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked.

If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

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

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page

for more information on the

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VSA system.

VSA Activation Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page .

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This indicator has three functions:

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou

1. have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see

2. page ).

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It comes on along with the VSA

3. system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are extremely low on pressure. If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure on the Tire Pressure Monitor, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page ). Ref er to page

for more information.

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261

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Tire Pressure Monitor

This monitor normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. While driving, the appropriate tire indicator will come on along with the low tire pressure indicator if a tire is extremely underinflated or has suddenly lost pressure. See

Indicator

indicator comes on.

Low Tire Pressure

forwhattodoif this

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator and the tire pressure monitor will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the maintenance schedule

Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km), this indicator will come on for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds.

SELECT BUTTON

for normal and severe driving conditions on pages and .

231 232

If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000

km) without having the scheduled For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Turn of f the engine.

maintenance performed, this

indicator will remain on as a constant

reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator

RESET BUTTON

1. after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Acura dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

Press and hold the Select and

Reset buttons on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Hold the buttons for

approximately 10 seconds until the indicator goes off.

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Gauges

TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE

FUEL GAUGESPEEDOMETER

GAUGE

TRIP METER SELECT BUTTON

Odometer

This shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

TRIP METER

ODOMETER

TRIP METER RESET BUTTON

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Gauges

Trip Meter Temperature Gauge

SELECT BUTTON

RESET BUTTON

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the Select button repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the Reset button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer mayrisetotheupperwhitemark.If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and

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precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

driven since you last reset it.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.74)

FOG LIGHTS (P.77)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.214)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.130)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.78)

＊

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.76)

HORN

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

VTM-4 LOCK (P.206)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.77)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

＊

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

(P.71)

(P.76)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

OFF

1. INT : Intermittent

: Low speed

: High speed

4. MIST

5. Windshield Washers

Turntherotaryswitchattheendof the lever or push down or pull the lever to select a position.

OFF:

The wipers are not activated.

Except Touring Model

INT:

The length of the wiper

interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wipers change to low speed when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

: The wipers run at low speed.

: The wipers run at high speed.

MIST:

Windshield Washer

The wipers run at high speed

until you release the lever.

control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

:Pullthewiper

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Touring Model

The automatic intermittent wiper system senses rainfall and automatically turns on the windshield wipers. To enable sensing, turn the rotary switch at the end of the wiper lever to AUTO.

When the system senses rainfall, it turns on the windshield wipers and varies their speed (intermittent, low speed, or high speed) depending on how hard it is raining.

Whentherotaryswitchisinthe (low speed) or (high speed) position, the windshield wipers run at that speed. Automatic sensing is disabled.

You can adjust the sensitivity of the system by turning the AUTO SENS ring next to the rotary switch.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

RAINFALL SENSOR

The rainfall sensor is located in the windshield near the rearview mirror. If the sensor is covered with mud, oil, dust, etc., the wipers may not operate properly or may operate unexpectedly.

Do not put the wiper switch in AUTO when driving through a car wash; this will prevent the wipers f rom operating unexpectedly. Turn of f this system when not in use.

The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper switch.

OFF

1. ON (The wipers will sweep twice,

2. then run intermittently.) Turnandholdtousethewiper

3. and washer.

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Turn Signal, Headlights

Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal

lever to signal a lef t turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turn signal

1. Off

2. Parking lights

3. AUTO

4. Headlights on

5. High beams, flash high beams

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

−−−Push down on the

Turning the switch to

When the light switch is in either of these positions, the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

High BeamsHeadlights

lever back until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back again to return to low beams.

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

To turn on, pull the

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Headlights

AUTO

feature turns on the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn of f automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

− The Automatic Lighting

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to .

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend thatyouturnonthelightsmanually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking structures.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or the engine off for a long time.

Instruments and Controls

LIGHT SENSOR

The automatic lighting feature is controlledbyasensorlocatedontop of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button

Canadian Models

With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL

The dial on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights, the blue lighting in the upper console and the front foot wells. Turn the dial all the way to the right, past the click, to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights to their brightest setting.

Push the red triangle to the right of the display to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traf fic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Rear Window Defogger, Fog Lights

Rear Window Defogger Fog Lights

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off , the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility bef ore starting to drive.

Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

Turn the fog lights on and off by pressing the button. The indicator in the button lights to show the fog lights are on.

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

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured inacrash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Push the lever under the steering

1. column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel so it

2. points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Push the lever up to lock the

3. steering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securely

4. locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.

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Keys

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (BLACK)

VALET KEY (GRAY)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a sof t cloth.

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

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Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine will not start.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

−The ignition switch has four

ACCESSORY (I)

operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

−

ON (II)

position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

This is the normal key

You can

Ignition Switch

−−

START (III)LOCK (0)

only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

TheshiftlevermustbeinPark before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Use this position

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Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LOCK TAB

To lock all doors and the tailgate, press the master door lock switch on either f ront door, press the lock tab down on the driver’s door, or use the keyontheoutsidelockonthedriver’s door.

Pressing up on either master door lock switch will unlock all of the doors and the tailgate.

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

driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and release it. If you turn and hold it, all doors and the tailgate unlock.

Lockout Prevention

With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if the driver’s door is closed. Pushing the switch down on the open passenger’s door will lock all doors and the tailgate.

Tailgate

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

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

on page

Childproof Door Locks

LOCK LEVER

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, pull the lock tab up, and use the outside door handle.

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Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK

−

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed.

UNLOCK

− Press and hold this

Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice when you push the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

button, the front and rear individual map lights and the cargo area light, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you

do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

PANIC

−

button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash f or about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.When you press the UNLOCK

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.Press this button once to Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, place a cloth on the edge of the transmitter and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flattip screwdriver. Remove the old battery and insert a new battery with

＋

the side facing up. Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Remote Transmitter

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

On Touring Models

Memory 2Memory 1

Each remote transmitter will also activate the Driving Position Memory System (see page ).

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with the remote transmitter, you will hear a beep. The driver’s seat, except power lumbar, and outside mirrors move to the positions stored in that memory location. You will hear two beeps

when the movement is complete.

If the seat and mirrors are already in the proper positions, you will hear three beeps when you open the door.

The driving position memory activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is shownonthebackofeach transmitter. Make sure you store your desired driving position in the memory that is activated by the transmitter you normally carry.

You can turn the driving position memory activation off and on. To turn it off, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about one second. The LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice. Then release the buttons.

To turn it back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will come on for one second to indicate the feature has been turned on.

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Seats

Front Seat Power Adjustments

−See pages for important safety

13 14

information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

On the Touring Package, the passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver’s seat but without any lumbar adjustment.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the f ront of the seat up or down and the rear of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (Driver’s Touring seat only)

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Adjustments

Without Touring Package See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

−

13 14

Make all seat adjustments bef ore you start driving.

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

To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the right side of the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Trytomovetheseattomakesureit is locked in position.

Seats

Driver’s Manual Lumbar SupportPassenger Manual Seat

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Without Touring Package

Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the lumbar support through its f ull range.

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Seats

Head Restraints Detachable Seat Belt Anchors

See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints.

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward.

SMALL LATCH PLATE

To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

TRIANGULAR MARKS

To unlatch the detachable anchor,

RELEASE BUTTON

insert a key into the slot on the side

of the small buckle. Line up the Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your

triangle marks on the plate and

buckle when reattaching the belt and

buckle. passengers from whiplash and other injuries. Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

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

HANDLE

To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on thehandleontheoutsideoftheseatback.

Seats

Folding the Second SeatAdjusting the Second Seat

The left and right halves can be

folded up separately.

If you are folding the left half of

1. the seat, use the ignition key to release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor. Allow the seat belt to retract into the roof. Insert the latch plate into the roof holder.

Lower the head restraint to its

2. lowest position.

Pull up the handle on the outside

3. of the seat-back.

Fold the seat-back forward.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving.

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Seats

RELEASE LEVER

Adjusting the Third Row SeatThird Row Access

THIRD SEAT

HANDLE

To get into the third row seats, pull uptheleveronthesideofthe passenger’s side second row seatback. The seat-back will tilt f orward, and the seat will slide forward.

After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

Pull on the handle on the back of the seat-back, move the seat-back to the desired position, and release the handle. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

Folding the Third Row Seat

Remove the head restraints by

1. pushing the release buttons and pulling the restraints out.

Store the head restraints in the

2. storage compartment. Make sure the head restraints are face up (storing them face down can damage the compartment or the headrests), then insert the shafts into the holes in the sides of the storage compartment.

Use the ignition key to release the

3. seat belt from the detachable anchor.

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Seats, Seat Heaters

NOTE:

the second row must be folded down or completely up right.

Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook whenever the third seat is folded.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving. Reinstall the head restraints. Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See on page ).

To fold the third row seat,

Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward.

Carrying Cargo

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Seat Heaters

SEAT HEATERS

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag off system. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use them. Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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

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

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current f rom the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switchdownandholdit.Releasethe switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

The windows will operate f or up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

AUTO

− To open/close the driver’s

window, push the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull/ push on the window switch briefly.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch offwhenyouhavechildreninthe vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Power Windows, Moonroof

AUTO REVERSE Moonroof

window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and

− If the driver’s

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

Start the engine. Push down and

1. hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

objects are away from the window before closing it.

Pull and hold the driver’s window

MOONROOF SWITCH

switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly af ter resetting, have your

To open the moonroof, pull back the moonroof switch firmly.

To close the moonroof fully, push the switch forward.

vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Moonroof, Parking Brake

To tilt the moonroof up, press the button in. To closed it, push the button forward. Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your f oot. To release it, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page ).61

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Parking Brake, Mirrors

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

Mirrors

SENSOR INDICATOR

AUTO SWITCH

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors clean and adjusted f or best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Theinsidemirrorcanautomatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this sensing.

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and aff ect perf ormance.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

SELECTOR SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

1. (II) position. Move the selector switch to L

2. (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

Push the appropriate edge of the

3. adjustment switch to move the mirrorright,left,up,ordown.

When you finish, move the

4. selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

Touring model only

With the selector switch in the center (off) position, the passenger’s side mirror will pivot downward slightly when you shift the transmission into Reverse. This gives you a better view of the side of the vehicle while parallel parking. The mirror returns to its original position when you take the transmission out of reverse.

Turn this feature off by leaving the selector switch in the left or right position.

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Driving Position Memory System

Touring Model

Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions.

Seat, except for power lumbar, and outside mirror positions, can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory 1 or Memory 2).

Storing a Driving Position in Memory

Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

1. (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position in the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable

2. position (see page ).

Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page ).

MEMO BUTTON

MEMORY BUTTONS

Press and release the MEMO

3. buttononthecontrolpanel.You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors are now stored.

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Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position

To select a memorized position, do this:

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

Press the desired memory button

2. (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

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

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. Shift out of Park. Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Interior Lights

Light Control Switch

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

OFF

When the switch is in the OFF position:

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

The map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pushing each lens, the second and third row map lights cannot.

When the switch is in the

Activated

position:

Door

The individual map lights come on whenanydoororthetailgateis opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The cargo area (3rd row) light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the switch in the light is in the door activated position. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, the cargo area lightcanbeturnedonwiththe switch in the light.

The lights go out about 6 seconds after all the doors and the tailgate are closed.

Withanydoororthetailgateleft open, the lights stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.

When the light control switch is in the

position:

All the individual map lights and footwell lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

The cargo (3rd row) area light comes on if the switch is in the door activated position.

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