Acura MDX 2016 User Manual

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
contain perchlorate materials — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.

Devices That Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:

• AcuraLink®

• Audio system

• Blind Spot Information system

• Bluetooth® Audio

• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

• Immobilizer system

• Remote transmitter

• Keyless Access System

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Collision Mitigation Braking

TM

System

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:

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 harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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

As required by Industry Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose

of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it
remains confi dential.

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This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2016
Acura MDX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and

convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.

This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all MDX
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in

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your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or
printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca

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(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.

If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty up to six months after vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.
acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) and create or log in to your account. In

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Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.

American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.

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Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance

Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km)
warranty, the following benefi ts are available:

- Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer

- Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and fl at tire

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- Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more

Acura Client Relations

Your authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 149).

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Steering Wheel and Nearby

Controls ..............................................1

Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .....2

SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3

Important Safety Information ....... 3

Seat Belts ...........................................5

Airbags ............................................... 9

Child Safety .....................................15

Safety Label Locations ..................22

Reporting Safety Defects .............. 23

INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................24

Malfunction Indicators .................. 24

Condition Indicators ...................... 26

On/Off Indicators .......................... 27

Multi-Information Display ........... 28

VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 29

Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 29

Keyless Access System .................. 30

Power Tailgate Operation ..............31

Door Operation from Inside the

Vehicle ............................................. 32

Power Window Operation ............ 33

Power Moonroof Operation ........34

Interior and Exterior Lights........... 35

One-Touch Turn Signal ..................36

Wiper Operation ............................ 37

Adjusting the Seats ........................39

Adjusting the Mirrors.....................42

Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......43

Driving Position Memory System ...43

Rear Seats ........................................ 44

HomeLink® Garage Opener ..........46

Climate Control System................47

Seat Heaters and Ventilation* ..... 50

Customized Features ......................51

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ...... 52

Basic Audio Operation ................... 52

On-Demand Multi-Use Display

(ODMD) ........................................... 54

FM/AM Radio .................................. 55

SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 56

Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash

Drive ................................................. 57

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* ....58

iPod® ................................................ 59

Bluetooth® Audio ...........................60

Pandora® ..........................................61

AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 62

Rear Entertainment System

(RES)* ..............................................63

BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ...67

Basic HFL Operation ...................... 67

Pairing a Phone ............................... 69

Making a Call .................................. 70

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ...73

Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 74

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* ................................. 75

AcuraLink Messages ....................... 75

Subscription Features .................... 76

NAVIGATION* ................................77

Basic Navigation Operation ..........77

Entering a Destination ..................80

Routing ............................................ 82

DRIVING ..........................................84

Before Driving .................................84

Maximum Load Limit .....................86

Towing a Trailer .............................. 88

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Remote Engine Start* .................... 92

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Starting to Drive ............................. 93

Shifting ............................................ 94

Auto Idle Stop* ............................... 96

Integrated Dynamics System

(IDS) ................................................. 97

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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

Braking ............................................. 98

Cruise Control* .............................. 99

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow* .............100

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

with Pedestrian Detection* ........ 102

Collision Mitigation Braking

System™ (CMBS™)* ................... 103

Lane Departure Warning

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(LDW)* .......................................... 105

Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS)* .......................................... 106

Road Departure Mitigation

(RDM)* .......................................... 107

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Blind Spot Information (BSI)* .... 108

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Parking Sensor System* .............. 109

Multi-View Rear Camera* ............110

Rear Cross Traffi c Monitor* ......... 111

Surround View Camera* .............. 112

Refueling ........................................114

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Keyless Access Remote Battery

Strength..........................................115

Jump Starting .................................115

Emergency Engine Stop ................116

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) ............................................118

Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 120

Tire Repair Kit* ............................. 124

Fuse Locations .............................. 125

Emergency Towing ....................... 129

MAINTENANCE ............................ 130

Safety Precautions ....................... 130

Maintenance Minder™ .................131

Under the Hood ............................ 133

Engine Oil ......................................134

Engine Coolant ............................. 136

Window Washer Fluid ................. 137

Checking the Battery ................... 137

Changing Wiper Blades ............... 138

Tire Information ...........................140

Tire Labeling .................................. 143

DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 144

Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 146

SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 147

CLIENT INFORMATION ..............148

Frequently Asked Questions/

Troubleshooting ...........................148

Contact Us .................................... 149

Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside

Assistance ..................................... 150

Warranty Coverages .................... 150

VOICE COMMAND INDEX ..........151

INDEX .............................................157

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Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

1

9

4 5

13

1

Lights/turn signals p. 35, 36

2

Wipers/washers p. 37

3

Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise

14

Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* buttons p. 99, 96

4

Voice recognition/Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 67

5

Horn

6

Audio controls p. 53

7

Instrument panel p. 24

Multi-information display p. 28

8

Right selector wheel p. 28

TRIP button p. 28

9

Paddle shifters p. 95

10

Distance (ACC) button* p. 100

7 28 3

6

1011

12

11

Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS) button* p. 106

12

ENGINE START/STOP button p. 93

13

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF

button p. 97
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

button* p. 105

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button* p. 107

Parking sensor button* p. 109
Collision Mitgation Braking

System

TM

OFF button* p. 103

Heated windshield button* p. 49

Headlight washer button* p. 35

14

Heated steering wheel button* p. 49

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Door lock switches p. 32
Door mirror controls p. 42

7

Fuel fi ll door handle p. 114

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67

1

11

10

Color information display
On-Demand Multi-Use Display

(ODMD) p. 54
Hazard warning button
Climate control buttons p. 47
Moonroof switch p. 34

Map lights p. 36

HomeLink® buttons p. 46

AcuraLink® buttons* p. 75
Power window switches p. 33

Power folding mirror button* p. 42

Power tailgate button p. 31

5

13

12

14

8

Hood release handle p. 133

9

Driving Position Memory System

34

28

buttons p. 43

10

Integrated Dynamics System

(IDS) button p. 97

Electronic gear selector p. 94
Auto idle stop off button* p. 96

11

Parking brake p. 98

12

Audio/phone/navigation/Surround
View Camera* buttons p. 50, 65,

75, 105

13

Rear entertainment system* p. 63

14

(inside center console)
USB port p. 53

Auxiliary input jack p. 53

Accessory power socket p. 53

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.

Important Safety Information

This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.

Important Safety Precautions

• Always wear your seat belt.

• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.

• Be aware of airbag hazards.

• Don’t drink and drive.

• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.

• Control your speed.

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying

close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.

Important Handling Information

Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off­highway 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 higher center of gravity, making it more susceptible
to tipping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is signifi cantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

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Improperly operating this vehicle on or off pavement can cause a crash or
rollover in which you and your passengers can be seriously injured or killed.

• Follow all instructions and guidelines in this guide.

• Keep your speed low, and don’t drive faster than conditions permit.

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WARNING

Safety Messages

When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.

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

DANGER

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.

CAUTION

This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your

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vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airfl ow can pull exhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.

mode.

WARNING

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.

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fi ll up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.

Seat Belts

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.

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts

All seven seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The front passenger’s, second-row, and
third-row seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a
moderate-to-severe front collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe
enough to infl ate the front airbags or the driver’s knee airbag.

Proper Use of Seat Belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that

position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or

behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• 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 the seat belts. Devices intended to improve

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

• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not

appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon
as possible.

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Latch
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Buckle

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WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a 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.

Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully, and look for 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. Only use a mild
soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the
belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.

WARNING

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.

Fastening a Seat Belt

Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 39), and then follow the
below steps.

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
On models with CMBS

TM

, the front seat belts

retract automatically.

3. 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 fi ts
snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take
the force of a crash and reduces the chance of
internal injuries.

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove
any slack, then make sure 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.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button
then guide the belt by hand until it has
retracted completely.

WARNING

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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Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.

1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the
release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

Push

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

The seat belt for the second-row center seat is located in the ceiling.

1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and the

Small latch plate

latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch

Small latch plate

plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat
belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor
buckle.

Anchor buckle

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly
fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the

Latch
plate

lap/shoulder seat belt.

Buckle

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.

Small latch plate

WARNING

Using the 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.

Latch plate

Latch plate

Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with several types of airbags: front airbags, driver’s knee
airbag, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags infl ate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the
front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.

Driver’s Knee Airbag

The driver’s knee SRS airbag infl ates with the driver’s front airbag in a moderate­to-severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the proper position and to
help maximize the benefi t provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.

Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag­related injuries to smaller occupants.

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward,
the airbag infl ates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and
the airbag will infl ate with full (normal) force,
regardless of the driver’s seating position.

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors. Although Acura recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if

Passenger’s
seat weight
sensors

the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off
the passenger’s front airbag.

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the fl oor. Improperly
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.

Driver’s
seat
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Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked

SIDE AIRBAG.

Side Curtain Airbags

Side curtain airbags help protect the head and torso of the driver and passengers in
outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain
airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood
of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in
crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the
vehicle.

The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is

Side curtain airbag storage

about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will infl ate even
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain

Deployed side curtain airbags

airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may infl ate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the
front airbags.

Important Facts About Your Airbags

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.

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 infl ates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver’s knee airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if
the airbags infl ate.

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with
the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag infl ates.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can
interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even
if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have
the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when they are needed.

WARNING

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.

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.

Infants and small children should always ride
properly restrained in a back seat.

Objects placed on the front passenger’s seat can also cause the indicator to come
on.

If the front passenger’s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.

If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passenger’s
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:

• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or fl oor
behind it.

• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.

If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total
weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

Airbag System Components

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Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS

AIRBAG.

2

Driver’s knee airbag. The knee

airbag is stored under the steering
column. It is marked SRS AIRBAG.

3

Two side airbags, one for the driver

and one for the front passenger.
The airbags are stored in the outer
edges of the seatbacks. Both are
marked SIDE AIRBAG.

4

Two side curtain airbags, one

for each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG.

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An electronic control unit that

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continually monitors and can
record information about the
sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver
and front passenger seat belt use
when the vehicle is on.

6

Automatic front seat belt

tensioners. The driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belts incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not
they are fastened.

On models with CMBS

seat belt tensioners also include
the e-pretensioners.

7

A driver’s seat position sensor. If

the seat is too far forward, the
airbag will infl ate with less force.

8

Weight sensors in the front

passenger’s seat. The front
passenger’s airbag will be turned
off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of
an infant or small child).

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An indicator on the instrument
moderate-to-severe front or side
impact.

panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with the airbag system or
seat belt tensioners.

that alerts you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been
turned off.

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Safi ng sensor

13

A rollover sensor that detects

whether the vehicle is about to roll
over.

Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has infl ated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at [phone]. For Canadian vehicles,
call Acura Client Services at [phone].

Child Safety

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

The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

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

Protecting Child Passengers—Important Considerations

• An infl ating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front
passenger’s seat.

• A child in the front passenger’s seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s
ability to safely control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are
properly restrained in a rear seat.

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.

• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather
when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also
activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.

WARNING

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, using a
booster seat if necessary.

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WARNING

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can
result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

Protecting Infants

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until
the infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat, and
the infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing
seat for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate
for a rear-facing seat.

Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should never
be installed in a forward-facing position.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may
prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving
their seat all the way back, or from locking their
seat-back in the desired position. If this occurs, we
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.

WARNING

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

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

Protecting Smaller Children

If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the
child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a fi rmly
secured forward-facing child seat.

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

WARNING

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

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a fl exible-type
connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned
child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose,
follow the child seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the
instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s
safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH­compatible seat once a child reaches a specifi ed weight. Please read the child
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

Important considerations when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in the second-row seats. A child
seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or fl exible type of
connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors

Marks

according to the instructions that came with
the child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.

Lower anchors

Outer seats: Raise the head restraint to its

highest position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure the
tether strap hook onto the anchor.

Rigid type

Center seat: Lower the center head restraint to
its lowest position, then route the tether strap
over the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook onto the anchor.

3. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Tighten
the tether strap as instructed by the child seat
manufacturer.

Flexible type

Tether strap hook

4. Make sure the child seat is fi rmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side;
little movement should be felt.

5. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is
activated, and the belt is fully retracted and

Anchor

locked.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child
seat according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable
retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure
the retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and
repeat steps 3 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your
weight on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.

6. Make sure the child seat is fi rmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side;
little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is
activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to
wind up all the way.

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Adding Security with a Tether

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each second- and third-row seating
position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether
can use the tether for additional security.

Second-row seats

1. For outer seats: Raise the head restraint to its

highest position, then route the tether strap

Tether anchorage points

through the head restraint legs.

For center seat: Lower the head restraint to
its lowest position, then route the tether strap
over the top of the head restraint.

Tether strap hook

2. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.

Anchor

Third-row seats

1. Pull up the head restraint and push rearward
until it latches, then route the tether strap

Tether anchorage points

through the head restraint legs.

2. Open the anchor cover.

Protecting Larger Children

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.

Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:

• The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.

• The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.

• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.

• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.

If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to
drive.

WARNING

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

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

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3. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

Anchor

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
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Canadian models

Radiator cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffi c
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it fi nds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888­327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.

safercar.gov.

In Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you
may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it fi nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall
and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about
motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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Learn about the indicators and displays related to driving the vehicle.

There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.

Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS)

There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.

Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering ( EPS)

There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a safe
place and restart the engine.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS)
(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring
system, or a spare tire* is installed.

Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.

ABS ( Anti-lock Brake System)

Indicators briefl y appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.

Malfunction Indicators

These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or
at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.

Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system or the hill start assist system.

Brake system

SYSTEM

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There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.

Canada

Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ ( SH-AWD®)*

• There is a problem with the SH-AWD system.

Brake system

U.S.

• Brake fl uid is low.

• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

Canada

Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fl uid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action.
If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check
the oil level (see page 134), and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)

• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is
loose or missing.

• (Blinks) A misfi re in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe
place, and wait for the engine to cool down.

Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired

• (Blinks) Stop in a safe place, change the gear to Park, and idle until the
indicator goes off.

Blind Spot Information ( BSI)*
There is a problem with the BSI system or the sensor is blocked.

Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
There is a problem with the system, or the radar sensor is blocked.

Lane Keeping Assist System ( LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system, or the camera is blocked.

Forward Collision Warning ( FCW)*

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

( CMBSTM)*

There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.

Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)*

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*

There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.

Auto idle stop*
There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.

immediately.

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Parking brake

U.S.

Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.

Canada

Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.

Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.

Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary.

System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.

Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.

On/Off Indicators

These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.

VSA off

VSA engaged (blinks)

CRUISE

CRUISE MAIN on

MAIN

CRUISE

CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Exterior lights on

Fog lights* on

FCW*/ CMBS

TM

* off

BSI* off

ACC* on

LKAS* on

Auto idle stop* on

Auto idle stop* off

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Main Displays

Main display

Vehicle Settings

Instant/average

fuel economy

Tire pressure
for each tire

Main display

Lower display

Range

Engine oil life

Right selector wheel:

Scroll to change main
displays.

TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.

Elapsed time

Compass/

directions*

Average speed

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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.

ENGINE HOLD button*:
After pressing the Lock
button once, press and
hold to remotely start the
engine.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.

Power tailgate button:
Press and hold to unlock and
open the power tailgate.
Press again to close it.

NOTICE

Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.

LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 92).

Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for verifi cation.

Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.

Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to

release the built-in key for
valet use.

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Lower Displays

Outside temperature

Odometer

Outside temperature

Trip A

Outside temperature

Trip B

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Keyless Access System

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When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.

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Unlocking/Locking the Doors

To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the

vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s (or rear*) door handle to unlock
all doors and the tailgate.

To lock: Press the door lock button on any front
(or rear*) door handle when the vehicle is off. If the
remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors
will not lock.

Unlocking the Tailgate

Press and hold the tailgate release button under
the tailgate handle to unlock and open the tailgate.
The vehicle can be on or off.

If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate
to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release
button until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it manually.

Door lock
button

Tailgate release
button

Power Tailgate Operation

Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.

Power Tailgate Release Button

The vehicle must be in Park (P).

Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
inside of the driver’s door to open the tailgate.

Press it again at any time to close it.

Power tailgate button

Power Tailgate Close Button

Press the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.

WARNING

Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can
cause serious injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.

Power tailgate
close button

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Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle

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Use these methods to lock or unlock and open or close the doors.

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Using the Lock Tab

To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you

unlock either front door using the lock tab, the
specifi c door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.

To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to

unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all

doors and the tailgate.

Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all
other doors.

Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.

Open the door using the outer door handle.

To lock

To unlock

To unlock

Master door lock switch

Lock tab

To lock

Inner handle

Unlock

Lock

Power Window Operation

The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.

Automatic Operation

To open: Push the switch down fi rmly.

To close: Pull the switch up fi rmly.

Close

The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefl y.

Manual Operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly.

To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Open

On
Off

Power window
lock button

Release the switch when the windows reach the
desired position.

Power Window Lock

Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.

WARNING

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

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

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Power Moonroof Operation

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The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.

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snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

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Automatic Operation

To open: Push the switch back fi rmly to the second

detent, then release.

Open

To close: Push the switch forward fi rmly to the
second detent, then release.

The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop

Close

Tilt

the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefl y.

Manual Operation

To open: Push and hold the switch back to the fi rst detent until the desired

position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the fi rst detent until the desired

position is reached.

Moonroof Tilt

To tilt: Push the center of the switch.

To close: Push the switch forward fi rmly, then release.

NOTICE

WARNING

Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fi ngers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.

Interior and Exterior Lights

Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.

Exterior Lights

Rotate the switch on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position
for low beams.

OFF All exterior lights are off.

AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting
feature. Headlights turn on or
off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on.
Headlights automatically come
on after the wipers are engaged for a
certain time.

Turn on exterior lights except headlights.

Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.

Turn on fog lights.*

Brightness Control

Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.

To brighten: Press the + button.

To dim: Press the - button.

A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.

Headlight Washers*

Canadian models

Turn the headlights on. Press the headlight
washer button to operate the washers.

The headlight washers also operate when you
fi rst turn on the windshield wipers.

Low beams

Headlight
washer
button

Fog lights*

High
beams

Flash high beams

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One-Touch Turn Signal

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Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

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Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.

For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.

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Interior Lights

Change the interior light settings using the switches on the ceiling.

Front lights

Door-activated position

On position: Interior lights remain on.

Door-activated position: Interior lights come on

when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.

Off position: Interior lights remain off.

Press the map light button to turn lights on or off.

Cargo lights

On

Located on the inside of the tailgate door.

On position: The light comes on when the tailgate
is open and goes off when it is closed.

Off position: The light stays off.

Right

Left

On

Off

Off

Wiper Operation

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.

Mist

OFF

INT (intermittent)*/
AUTO (automatic)*

LO: low speed

HI: high speed

Headlight-Wiper Integration

When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.

Intermittent Wipers*

When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
delay adjustment.

Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.

Long delay

INT position

Pull toward
you for
washer.

Rotate the
adjustment
ring.

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Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*

When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.

Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather.
Rotate the adustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.

Low sensitivity

AUTO position

Rotate the
adjustment
ring.

High sensitivity

Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.

NOTICE

Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.

Rear Wiper

Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the
rear wiper.

When you change the gear to Reverse (R) and
the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.

OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe

Washer
Washer

Adjusting the Seats

Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.

Adjusting the Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of

Allow suffi cient
space.

the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.

The National Highway Traffi c 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.

Horizontal position
adjustment

Lumbar support

Height adjustment

adjustment*

Seat-back angle
adjustment

WARNING

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

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move
back.

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Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get

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In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.

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.

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Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
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WARNING

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 fl oor.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear­impact crash injuries.

The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

Front and second-row seats

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint: Push it down while

pressing the release button.

To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release
button, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.

Second-row center seat

Front and
second-row
outer seat

For a head restraint system to work properly:

• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.

• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

• Install each restraint in its proper location.

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

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

WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

Floor Mats

Position the front and rear seat fl oor mats
properly and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the fl oor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.

Do not put additional fl oor mats on top of the
anchored mats.

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Third-row seats

To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.

To fold up the head restraint: Pull up the head

restraint and push it back until it latches into place.

Third-row
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Adjusting the Mirrors

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Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you. Power door mirrors also dim.*

The function cancels when the gear is changed to
Reverse (R).

Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.

Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the
door mirrors in or out.

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors

Either side door mirror can tilt downward when
you change the gear to Reverse (R) to improve
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror returns to its original
position when you change the gear out of
Reverse.

When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the
left or right side.

Adjustment switch

Selector switch

Folding
button*

Selector switch

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

Press and hold the adjustment switch to move the
steering wheel in, out, up, or down.

Adjustment switch

WARNING

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with
a remote transmitter, the items adjust automatically to one of the two preset
positions.

1. Adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to
your preferred positions.

2. Press SET.

3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will
hear two beeps when the memory is set. The
positions are now linked to the corresponding
Driver 1 or Driver 2 remote transmitter.

Memory button 1

SET button

Memory button 2

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Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.

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Rear Seats

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Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or fold down seats for additional
cargo space.

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Adjusting the Second-Row Seats

Horizontal position
adjustment

Pull up the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

Accessing the Third-Row Seats

Press the button on the second-row seat back
or outer seat side. The second-row seat slides
forward to allow easy access to the third row.

The button is inoperable when the vehicle is
moving.

Seat-back angle
adjustment

Pull up the lever to
change the angle.

Folding Down the Second-Row Seats

Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second-row seat to make
room for cargo.

1. Store the center seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.

Lever

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.

3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest
position. Put the armrest back into the seat­back.

4. Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever.

To return the seat to its original position, pull up the seat-back to an upright
position until it is securely latched into place. Reposition the seat belts as
necessary.

Folding Down the Third-Row Seats

Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third-row seat to make room
for cargo.

1. Pull the handle on the seat-back. The head
restraint folds down.

2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling the
handle.

To return the seat to its original position, pull up
the seat-back while pulling up the handle. Push the

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