Acura MDX (2023) Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

2023 MDX

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

NOTICE

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 belongs 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 confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

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/

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

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by the End User License Agreement in this Owner’s Manual, and which contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services, functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement. You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software by sending a signed, written notice to Acura at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Acura Client Relations, Mail Stop CHI-4, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

To learn more about how we collect and use Personal Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible at www.acura.com.

A Few Words About Safety

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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

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 judgment.

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Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

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Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

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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Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

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Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

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

The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner

of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In

Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.

The information 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 specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 33

For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47

2 Instrument Panel P. 85

Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Displays P. 106

2 Controls P. 131

Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 134 Panoramic Roof P. 167 Seats P. 194 Interior Convenience Items P. 212

2 Features P. 243

Audio System P. 244 Audio System Basic Operation P. 250 Customized Features P. 351 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 380 CabinTalk®

P. 421

2 Driving P. 423

Before Driving P. 424 Towing a Trailer P. 430 Parking Your Vehicle P. 576 Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions P. 599 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 600

Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 586

2 Maintenance P. 601

Before Performing Maintenance P. 602 Maintenance MinderTM P. 605 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 631 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 650 Cleaning P. 651

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 659

Tools P. 660 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 661 Overheating P. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 706 Fuses P. 714 If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 727 Refueling P. 728

2 Information P. 729

Specifications P. 730 Identification Numbers P. 734 Emissions Testing P. 737 Warranty Coverages P. 740

Contents

Child Safety P. 65 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 82 Safety Labels P. 83

Tailgate P. 151 Security System P. 161 Windows P. 164 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 170 Mirrors P. 191 Climate Control System P. 235

Audio Error Messages P. 324 General Information on the Audio System P. 328 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 383 AcuraLink® P. 412

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 441 When Driving P. 443 AcuraWatchTM P. 490 Braking P. 567 Surround View Camera System

Maintenance Under the Hood and Cargo Area P. 611 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 629 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 636 Battery P. 645 Remote Transmitter Care P. 648 Accessories and Modifications P. 656

Handling of the Jack P. 694 Engine Does Not Start P. 695 If the Battery Is Dead P. 700 Emergency Towing P. 725 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 726

P. 588 Refueling P. 596

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

P. 6

P. 33

P. 85

P. 131

P. 243

P. 423

P. 601

P. 659

P. 729

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 735 Reporting Safety Defects P. 736 Authorized Manuals P. 743 Client Service Information P. 744

Index

P. 745

Quick Reference Guide

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Steering Wheel Adjustments (P190)

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ENGINE START/STOP Button (P170)

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Audio System (P244)

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System Indicators (P86)

❚

Gauges (P106)

❚

Driver Information Interface

(P111)

❚

(Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P480)

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Parking Sensor System Button* (P579)

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Safety Support Switch (P489, 499, 509, 553)

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Brightness Control (P185)

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Heated Windshield Button* (P184)

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Hazard Warning Button

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True Touchpad Interface (P251)

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Head-Up Display Buttons* (P125)

❚

Audio/Information Screen (P254)

❚

Navigation System*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❚

Electric Parking Brake Switch (P567)

❚

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

(P184)

❚

Front Seat Heater Buttons (P231)

❚

Front Seat Ventilation Buttons* (P231)

❚

Front Seat Massage Quick Buttons*

(P233)

❚

Climate Control System (P235)

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P458)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P458)

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Voice Control Buttons (P280)

❚

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P383)

❚

Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P230)

❚

Headlights/Turn Signals (P173, 174)

❚

Fog Lights* (P177)

❚

Button (P513)

❚

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Buttons

(P512)

❚

Right Selector Wheel (P112)

❚

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P531)

❚

Horn (Press an area around .)

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Interval Button (P523)

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Wipers/Washers (P181)

❚

Camera Button* (P589)

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Audio Remote Controls (P248)

❚

Left Selector Wheel (P127)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Power Window Switches (P165)

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Hood Release Handle (P613)

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P717, 718)

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Driver’s Knee Airbag (P55)

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Memory Buttons (P188)

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SET Button (P188)

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Rearview Mirror (P191)

❚

Driver’s Front Airbag (P50)

❚

Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P719)

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Door Mirror Controls (P192)

❚

Master Door Lock Switch (P149)

❚

Power Tailgate Button (P157)

❚

Passenger’s Knee Airbag

(P55)

❚

HomeLink® Buttons (P381)

❚

USB Ports

(P245)

❚

Accessory Power Socket

(P223)

❚

USB Port (P245)

❚

Wireless Charger

(P226)

❚

Glove Box (P215)

❚

Shift Button Electronic Gear Selector

(P451)

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Dynamic Mode Switch (P459)

❚

Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P572)

❚

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P474)

❚

Passenger’s Front Airbag (P50)

Quick Reference Guide

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Seat Belts (P39)

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Walk Away Close Button* (P155)

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Cargo Hook (P220)

❚

Accessory Power Socket (P224)

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USB Port* (P245)

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P44)

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Side Curtain Airbags (P60)

❚

Grab Handle

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Coat Hook (P219)

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Panoramic Roof Switch (P169)

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LINK Button (P418)

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Sun Visors

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P70)

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P74)

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Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P76)

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Third Row Seat (P203)

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Sunshade Switch (P168)

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Map Lights (P213)

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Sunglasses Holder (P220)

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ASSIST Button (P417)

❚

Vanity Mirrors

❚

Tailgate Light (P214)

❚

Accessory Power Socket

(P223)

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Front Seat (P194)

❚

Accessory Power Socket (P224)

❚

USB Ports (P245)

❚

AC Power Outlet* (P225)

❚

Side Airbags (P58)

❚

Second Row Seat (P199)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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How to Refuel (P597)

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High-Mount Brake Light (P630)

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Back-Up Lights/ChicaneTM Taillights (P630)

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Maintenance Under the Hood (P611)

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Windshield Wipers (P181, 631)

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Tires (P636, 661)

❚

Power Door Mirrors (P192)

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Headlights (P174, 629)

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Front Side Marker Lights (P174, 629)

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Front Turn Signal Lights/Parking Lights/ChicaneTM Daytime Running Lights

(P173, 177, 629)

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Fog Lights* (P177, 629)

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Side Turn Signal Lights (P173, 629)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control (P137)

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Rear Wiper (P183)

❚

Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P152)

❚

Brake Lights/ChicaneTM Taillights/Rear Turn Signal Lights/Rear Side Marker Lights

(P630)

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Multi-View Rear Camera* (P586)

❚

Tailgate Outer Handle (P152)

❚

Surround View Camera System* (P588)

Quick Reference Guide

Automatic Brake Hold Off (P572) Automatic Brake Hold On (P572)

Depress the brake pedal.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

U.S.

Canada

With the automatic brake hold system activated, you can release the brake pedal when the (Green) indicator comes on.

Off

Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system activated,

depress the accelerator pedal.

Restarting

* Not available on all models

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator (green) comes on. (P473)

At Automatic transmission Engine status

Deceleration

Stop

Start-up

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P33)

Airbags (P47)

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Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P65)

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All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

●

Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

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Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P82)

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Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P38)

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Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P39)

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Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

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Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P85)

Indicators (P86)/Gauges (P106)/Driver Information Interface (P111)/Head- Up Display

(P125)

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Different gauges will display based on the Integrated Dynamics System mode. Selecting the Dynamic Mode (P460)

●

You can change to your preferred Integrated Dynamics System Mode gauge modes in INDIVIDUAL Mode. Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings (P465)

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You can change the gauge layout. Gauge Layout (P117)

Fuel Gauge (P106)

Tachometer (P106) Power Monitor

(P109)

Turbo Meter

(P110)

Speedometer (P106)

Gear Position Indicator

(P91)

M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

(P91)

Temperature Gauge (P107)

Head-Up Display* (P125)

Driver Information Interface (Right Side Area) (P111)

Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) (P111)

Outside Temperature (P107)

Odometer (P107)

Dynamic Lift Mode Indicator* (P98)

* Not available on all models

Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P131)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Clock (P132)

The clock is automatically updated through the audio system.

You can adjust the time using the A-zone touchpad.

a Press the (home) button. b Select Settings. c Select System. d Select Date & Time. e Select Set Date & Time. f Select Automatic Date & Time. g Select Off. h Select Set Date or Set Time. i Select (+ /(- to adjust the dates, hours

and minutes.

j Press the (back) button to set the

date or time.

ENGINE START/STOP Button

Press the button to change the vehicle’s power mode.

(P170)

Turn Signals (P173)

Lights (P174)

Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST OFF AUTO

: Wiper speed varies

automatically

INT

: Low speed with

intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

(-: Low Sensitivity

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

(+: High Sensitivity

: Higher speed, more sweeps

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

(P181)

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the following situations in order to prevent severe damage to the wiper system:

●

Cleaning the windshield

●

Driving through a car wash

●

No rain present

Steering Wheel (P190)

●

To adjust, push and hold the adjustment switch to move the steering wheel to the desired position.

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

(P148)

●

Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

Quick Reference Guide

Tailgate (P 151)

Outer Handle

Models with hands free access

1 sec.

Models with folding button

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

●

Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock and open the tailgate when you carry the keyless access remote.

●

Press and hold the power tailgate button on the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

Use a forward and back kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper to open or close the power tailgate while carrying the keyless access remote.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 192)

●

With the power mode in ON, move the selector switch to L or R.

●

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

●

Press the folding button to fold in and out the door mirrors.

Quick Reference Guide

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switches

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Power Windows (P 164)

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With the power mode in ON, open and close the power windows.

●

If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

●

If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is on), each passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P235)

Floor and windshield defroster vents

Floor vents

Dashboard and floor vents, and back of the console compartment

Dashboard vents and back of the console compartment

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Switch

(ON/OFF)

Button

(Windshield

Defroster) Button

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

Fan Control Buttons

Driver’s Side Temperature Control Switch

MODE Control Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

(Recirculation) Button

REAR LOCK Button

REAR SETTINGS Button

Rear Temperature Control Buttons

Rear Fan Control Buttons

Rear AUTO Button

(ON/OFF)

Button

MODE Control Button

Rear floor vents

Back of the console compartment and floor vents

Back of the console compartment vents

●

Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

●

Press the button to turn the system on or off.

●

Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Rear Climate Control (P239)

●

Press the rear AUTO button to activate the rear climate control system.

●

Press the button to turn the system on or off.

Quick Reference Guide

Features (P243)

Left Selector Wheel

APPS Button

VOL

(+/VOL (- (Volume) Switch

(Power) Button

Navigation

Phone

Audio Modes

(Apple Carplay, Android Auto,

Alexa, Social Playlist, FM Radio,

USB Audio, etc)

Select Driving View

Customize Apps

* Not available on all models

(P 248)

●

VOL(+ /VOL(- (Volume) Switch Press up or down to adjust the volume.

●

(Power) Button

Press to turn the audio system on and off.

●

Left Selector Wheel When selecting the audio mode Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the driver information interface or the head-up

, and then press the left selector

display wheel.

Audio Remote Controls

Roll up or down: To cycle through the

following items, roll up or down and then press the left selector wheel:

You can add or remove the items and change their order on the driver information interface or the head-up

display

●

When listening to the radio

Move to a side to change the favorite radio station or channel.

●

When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone Connection

Move to a side to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current or previous song.

Quick Reference Guide

Audio System (P 250)

(Home) Button

(Cards List) Button

(Back) Button

Audio/Information Screen

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

A-Zone Touchpad

/ (Seek/Skip) Button

VOL (Volume/Power) Knob

B-Zone Touchpad

Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P423)

Automatic Transmission (P451)

●

Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Park

Press the

(P button.

Used when parking or starting the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Pull back the

(R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Press the

(N button.

Transmission is not locked.

Drive/S Position

Each time you press the button, the mode switches between Drive and S Position mode.

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st and 10th automatically).

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential mode.

●

Automatically changing gears between 1st and 8th (8th gear is used only at high speed).

●

Driving in the sequential mode.

D/S

Driving

S Position

Gear Position Indicator

The gear position indicator and the shift button indicator indicate the current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button Indicator

Shifting

Quick Reference Guide

Sequential Mode (P457)

Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.

When the transmission is in (D

●

The transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.

When the transmission is in (S

●

Holds the selected gear, and the M (sequential mode) indicator comes on.

●

The sequential mode gear selection is shown in the instrument panel.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Down

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear Number

M Indicator

Quick Reference Guide

Wait for five seconds

VSA® On and Off (P480)

●

The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

●

VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine.

●

To partially disable or fully restore VSA® function, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

CMBSTM On and Off

(P499)

●

When a possible frontal collision is likely unavoidable, the CMBS vehicle speed and the severity of the collision.

●

The CMBSTM is turned on every time you start the engine.

●

To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the safety support switch.

can reduce the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

●

The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

●

TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

●

TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.

(P483, 712)

Refueling (P596)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or

higher

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 L)

a Unlock the driver’s door.

(P147)

b Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.

c After refueling, wait for

about five seconds before removing the filler nozzle.

Quick Reference Guide

AcuraWatch

Models without Low Speed Braking Control

Models with Low Speed Braking Control

All models

The camera is located behind the rearview mirror.

The radar sensor is behind the emblem.

Front Sensor Camera

Radar Sensor

Models with Low Speed Braking Control

Sonar Sensors

(P490)

AcuraWatch which employs the use of two distinctly different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located behind the emblem, and a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.

AcuraWatch which employs the use of three distinctly different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located behind the emblem, a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror, and the sonar sensors located in the front and rear bumpers.

is a driver support system

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

(CMBS

The system can assist you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of your vehicle. The CMBS the potential for a collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

) (P495)

is designed to alert you when

Low Speed Braking

Control

Using sonar sensors located on the front and rear bumpers, this system can detect if there is danger of a potential collision with a wall or other obstacle during normal driving or when the accelerator pedal is depressed with too much force. The system then assists in avoiding collisions and reducing damage from impact through assistive braking and/ or assistive driving power suppression.

(P506)

Quick Reference Guide

* Not available on all models

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator.

(P512)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

(P529)

Traffic Jam Assist (P 538)

The Traffic Jam Assist system uses a radar sensor mounted behind the emblem and a camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror to detect and monitor left and right white or yellow traffic lane lines as well as any vehicle ahead. Based on inputs from the radar sensor and camera, the system can adjust the speed of your vehicle to maintain a set interval between your vehicle and the one detected ahead. It also can apply steering torque to keep your vehicle in the center of the detected lane when you are driving in heavy traffic.

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Road Departure Mitigation System

Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway altogether.

(P550)

Traffic Sign Recognition

(P 556)

System

Reminds you of road sign information, of the current speed limit your vehicle has just passed through, showing it on the driver information interface and the head-up display

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P601)

Under the Hood (P611)

●

Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.

●

Check brake fluid.

●

Check the battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then

raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

3.5 L engine models

Lights (P629)

●

Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P631)

●

Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield or become noisy.

Tires (P636)

●

Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

●

Check tire pressures regularly.

●

Install snow tires for winter driving.

Quick Reference Guide

Under the Cargo Area (P612)

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Check the battery condition monthly.

3.0 L engine models

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P659)

Models with tire repair kit

Models with a compact spare tire

Flat Tire (P661)

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Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire using the tire repair kit.

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Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire located under the cargo area.

Indicators Come On (P706)

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Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start (P695)

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If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse (P714)

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Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Overheating (P703)

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Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing (P725)

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Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors?

Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?

This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P574)

Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, slide the lever up to the unlock position.

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

The beeper sounds when:

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The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

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The exterior lights are left on.

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Auto Idle Stop is in operation.

Quick Reference Guide

Why does a beeper sound when I walk away from the vehicle after I close the door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock operating range before the door completely closes.

2 Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock®) (P140)

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

Pulling the electric parking brake switch does not release the parking brake. Why?

I’m seeing an amber indicator of a tire with an exclamation point. What is that?

Depressing the accelerator pedal does not release the parking brake automatically. Why?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. Check tire pressure.

2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P712)

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Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

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Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other position.

Quick Reference Guide

Why does the gear position automatically change to

when I open the driver’s door to check for parking space lines when reversing?

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Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

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Close the driver’s door and manually change the gear position.

2 When opening the driver’s door (P454)

Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is recommended. Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or lower on this vehicle?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.

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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions.............. 34

Important Handling Information......... 36

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 37

Safety Checklist ................................. 38

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 39

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 42

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 46

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 47

Types of Airbags ................................ 50

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 50

Knee Airbags ..................................... 55

Side Airbags....................................... 58

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 60

Airbag System Indicators.................... 61

Airbag Care ....................................... 64

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 65

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 67

Safety of Larger Children ................... 80

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 82

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 83

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1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions

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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.

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Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

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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 follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

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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.

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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.

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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 safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

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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.

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Children, pets, and people needing assistance left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in which they and/or another person(s) can be injured or killed. Also, depending on the ambient temperature, the temperature of the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death. Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Control your speed

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle

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1Important Handling Information

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read:

2 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

P. 449

2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 441

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover.

Important Handling Information

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-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 higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tipping or rollover 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.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help 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 and second row outer seat belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks

Side Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners

Knee Airbags

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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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1Safety Checklist

If the door and/or tailgate open message appears on the driver information interface, a door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the message disappears.

Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive.

• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

2 Seats P. 194

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 206

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 42

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height, and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 65

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

If you extend the seat belt too quickly, it will lock in place. If this happens, slightly retract the seat belt, then extend it slowly.

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

WARNING

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.

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

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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.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 74

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1About Your Seat Belts

If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then, refasten the belt.

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after the power mode is set to ON.

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not sound. The indicator also may not come on and the beeper may not sound when the occupant is not heavy enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants (e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will injure or kill them.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 65

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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 reduce 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.

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The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind the driver or a front passenger or both to fasten their seat belts. If you set the power mode to ON and a seat belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. After a few seconds, the beeper will stop and the indicator will come on and remain illuminated until the seat belt is fastened.

The beeper will periodically sound and the indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving until the seat belt is fastened.

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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on both sides of the vehicle also activates.

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The front seats and the second row outer seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts and the second row outer seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags or the driver’s and passenger’s knee airbags.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.

If the seat belt appears to be locked in a fully retracted position, firmly pull out on the shoulder belt once, then push it back in. Then, smoothly pull it out of the retractor and fasten. If you are unable to release the seat belt from a fully retracted position, do not allow anyone to sit in the seat, and take your vehicle to a dealer for repair.

2 About Your Seat Belts P. 39 2 Seat Belt Inspection P. 46

Pull out slowly.

Correct Seated Posture.

Latch Plate

Buckle

Fastening a Seat Belt

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

2 Seats P. 194

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.

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing door.

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.

Lap belt as low as possible

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.

Push

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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 fits 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 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.

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.

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1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

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

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.

Small Latch PlateLatch Plate

Small Latch Plate

Latch Plate

Small Latch Plate

Anchor Buckle

Latch Plate

Buckle

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

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1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

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

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Advice for Pregnant Women

1Advice for Pregnant Women

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag:

• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far

back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

• When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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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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1Seat Belt Inspection

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.

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 latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract

easily.

u 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.

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Airbags

Airbag System Components

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The front, driver’s knee, front passenger’s knee, side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag system includes:

a 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.

b Two knee airbags. The driver’s knee

airbag is stored under the steering column; the front passenger’s knee airbag is stored under the glove box. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

c 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.

d 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.

e An electronic control unit that, when the

power mode is in ON, continually monitors information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash event the unit can record such information.

f Automatic seat belt tensioners for the

front seats and the second row outer seats. In addition, the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.

g Driver’s seat position sensor. This sensor

detects the driver’s seat slide position to help determine the optimal deployment of the driver’s airbag.

h Weight sensors in the front passenger’s

seat. The sensors are used for occupant classification to activate or deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.

i Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

j An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

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

k An indicator on the instrument panel that

alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

l 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.

m Pressure sensors inside each front door

that control side airbag deployment.

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Important Facts About Your Airbags

1Important Facts About Your Airbags

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

When driving, keep hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over the airbag cover.

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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

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.

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.

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.

Do not attach or place objects on the front, driver’s knee and front passenger’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 inflate.

uuAirbags uAirbag System Components

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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is in ON.

After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion process of the inflator material and is not harmful. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

1Front Airbags (SRS)

During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/ or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:

• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.

• Knee airbags: Airbags under the steering column and under the glove box.

• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

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.

Housing Locations

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The front airbags 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.

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Operation

1How the Front Airbags Work

Although the driver’s and front passenger’s 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.

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Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

How the Front Airbags Work

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The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)

While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.

The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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When front airbags should not deploy

Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and

help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: In a rollover, your best form of protection is a seat belt or, if your vehicle is equipped with a rollover sensor, both a seat belt and a side curtain airbag. Front airbags, however, are not designed to deploy in a rollover as they would provide little if any protection.

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When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.

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When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe

Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they had deployed.

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Advanced Airbags

1Advanced Airbags

If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position sensor or the passenger’s seat weight sensors, the SRS indicator will come on, and in the event of a crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of the driver’s seating position or passenger’s occupant classification) with a force corresponding to the severity of the impact.

2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Indicator P. 61

For the advanced front airbags to work properly, confirm that:

• The occupant is sitting in an upright position,

wearing the seat belt properly and the seat-back is not excessively reclined.

• The occupant is not leaning against the door or

center console.

• The occupant’s feet are placed on the floor in front

of them.

• There are no objects hanging from the front

passenger’s seat.

• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back

pocket.

• The steering wheel and passenger’s side dashboard

are not obstructed by any object.

• No liquid has been spilled on or under the seat.

• There is no child seat or other object pressing

against the rear of the seat or seat-back.

• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Driver’s Seat Position Sensor

Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors

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The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.

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The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

Based on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver’s airbag.

The front passenger’s advanced airbag system has weight sensors. The sensors are used for occupant classification to activate or deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.

For adult size occupants, the system will automatically activate the front passenger’s airbag. If a small adult sits in the front passenger seat and the system does not recognize him/her as an adult, see

2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 62

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1Advanced Airbags

• There are no objects placed under or beside the

front passenger’s seat. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• The head restraint is not contacting the roof.

2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 62

• The floor mat behind the front passenger’s seat is

hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

2 Floor Mats P. 652

We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger’s seat. However, if you do allow a small child or infant to ride in the front passenger’s seat, the system is designed to automatically deactivate the front passenger’s airbag. Do not let a small child or infant ride in the front passenger’s seat if the airbag does not automatically deactivate.

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Knee Airbags

1Knee Airbags

Do not attach accessories on or near the knee airbags as they can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or even hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

The driver and front passenger should not store any items under the seat or behind their feet. The items can interfere with proper airbag deployment in the event of a moderate to severe frontal collision and may result in inadequate protection.

Housing Location

The knee SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help keep the driver and/or front passenger in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.

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.

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The knee airbag for the driver and the one for the front passenger are housed under the steering column and the glove box respectively.

Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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When inflated

Knee Airbag

When inflated

Knee Airbag

Operation

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The driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbag deploy at the same time as the driver’s and front passenger’s airbag respectively.

Even if the collision is not severe enough to deploy the front airbags, the knee airbags may inflate alone.

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When knee airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

When knee airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe

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1Side Airbags

Make sure you and your front seat passenger always sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can prevent the airbag from deploying properly and increases your risk of serious injury.

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 inflates.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

Side airbag deployment is controlled by a pressure sensor inside each front door. Damage or changes to the inside or outside of the doors may negatively affect side airbag deployment. Contact an authorized dealer before changing or repairing a front door.

Housing Location

When inflated

Side Airbag

Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

Housing Locations

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Operation

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The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seatbacks.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

When the sensors detect a moderate-tosevere side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

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Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.

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It is possible for a side airbag not to deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears severe

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1Side Curtain Airbags

To get the best protection from the side curtain 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.

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

If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates the seat belt tensioners for the front seats and the second row outer seats.

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

Side Curtain Airbags

The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in the 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.

Housing Locations

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Operation

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

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a rollover or a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

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.

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may also inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the driver information interface.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

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When the power mode is set to ON

The indicator comes on for a few seconds, 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, 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.

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm that:

• The occupant is sitting in an upright position,

wearing the seat belt properly and the seat-back is not excessively reclined.

• The occupant is not leaning against the door or

center console.

• The occupant’s feet are placed on the floor in front

of them.

• There are no objects hanging from the front

passenger’s seat.

• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back

pocket.

• No liquid has been spilled on or under the seat.

• There is no child seat or other object pressing

against the rear of the seat or seat-back.

• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger’s seat.

• There are no objects placed under or beside the

front passenger’s seat. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• The floor mat behind the front passenger’s seat is

hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• The head restraint is not contacting the roof.

U.S.

Canada

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

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If the indicator is on in the event of a crash, the passenger’s airbag will not deploy. The passenger’s knee airbag will not deploy, either.

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When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s airbag has been turned off. This occurs if the seat is empty or when the weight sensors determine that a small child or infant is on the passenger seat.

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and go off periodically if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold. For a small adult, depending on physique and posture, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult and thus deactivate the passenger’s airbag. If this occurs, please confirm that the conditions set forth in the above bullet points on the previous page are met. If the above conditions are met and the indicator is still on, then with the transmission in park, turn the ignition off and back on.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if:

• All of the above conditions are met, and the

indicator comes on with an adult seated in the front passenger seat.

• The seat is empty and the indicator is off.

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the indicator is on.

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1Airbag Care

We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbags, tensioners, sensors, and control unit.

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:

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When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of 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, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Services at 1-888-9-ACURA-9.

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

The National Highway Traffic 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.

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.

Protecting Child Passengers

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

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.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:

• An inflating front airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front 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.

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1Protecting Child Passengers

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

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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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.

• 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.

• 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 seat belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• 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.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

1Protecting Infants

Experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a child so long as the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Infants should never be seated in a forward-facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions before installation.

Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat installed in a rear seating position. The weight sensor in the front seat may not correctly detect the actual weight of the occupant.

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 Infants

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An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat.

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. Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat and the seat in front of it.

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

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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.

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

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1Protecting Smaller Children

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

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

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.

Protecting Smaller Children

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If a child has exceeded the weight and height limitations of a rear-facing child seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child seat.

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.

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Forward-facing child seat placement

We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position.

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Selecting a Child Seat

1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed to simplify the installation process and reduce the likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-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 including recommended expiration dates 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 LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

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Important consideration 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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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

WARNING

Never attach two child seats to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

Marks

Covers

Outer position

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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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 flexible type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the second row outer seat, remove the covers.

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Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

Flexible Type

Lower Anchors

1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat.

u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Outer Position

Center Position

Outer position

Center position

3. Raise the outer head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap as shown in the image, and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. 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 to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Other Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Outer Position

Center Position

All positions

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

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

6. 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.

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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely necessary, the front passenger seat.

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.

u 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 retract a few inches and check that the retractor has switched modes by pulling on the webbing. It should not pull out again until it is reset by removing the latch plate from the buckle.

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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

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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.

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; less than one inch of movement should occur near the seat belt.

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.

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1Adding Security with a Tether

Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats whether using the seat belt or lower anchors.

Second row seat

Tether Anchor Points

Third row seat

Adding Security with a Tether

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A tether anchor point is provided behind each second and third row seating position. If you have a child seat that comes with a tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security.

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Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Other Top Tether Type

Outer positions

Straight Top Tether Type

Outer positions

Other Top Tether Type

Using a second row anchor

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1. Raise the outer head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

1. Raise the outer head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap outside the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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Straight Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Other Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Center position

All positions

1. 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 to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

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Other Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Other Top Tether Type

All Types

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Using a third row anchor

1. Pull up the head restraint and push

rearwards until it latches, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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1. Pull up the head restraint and push rearwards until it latches, then route the tether strap outside the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

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1Safety of Larger Children

WARNING

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 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.

Safety of Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

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The following 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.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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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 answer the following questions.

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

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Booster Seats

1Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly. There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and 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, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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

• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up properly.

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

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill 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.

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.

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, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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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, airflow 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 mode.

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.

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Safety Labels

U.S. models only

Dashboard

U.S. models only

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Air Conditioner System

U.S. models Canadian models

3.5 L engine models

3.0 L engine models

Reserve Tank Cap

Radiator Cap

Label Locations

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

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

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 86

Gauges and Displays

Gauges............................................ 106

Driver Information Interface (Left Side

Area) ............................................. 111

Driver Information Interface (Right Side

Area) ............................................. 111

Head-Up Display

............................ 125

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may display on the Driver Information Interface at the same time. Please take the appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.

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Instrument Panel

M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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Canada

U.S.

Canada

Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

U.S.

Canada

*1: When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine

has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the owner's manual.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator (Amber)

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA

®) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

®) OFF Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Auto High-Beam Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

System Message Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)

Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)

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Gear Position Indicator

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Transmission System Indicator

 P. 92

Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)

 P. 93

 P. 95

 P. 96

 P. 99

 P. 97

 P. 96

 P. 99

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 P. 99

Immobilizer System Indicator Security System Alarm Indicator

 P. 100

 P. 101

 P. 103

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (White/ Green)

 P. 102

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (White/Green)

 P. 103

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

 P. 103

Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green)

 P. 102

Auto Idle Stop OFF Indicator

 P. 93

Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator

 P. 94

Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)

 P. 93

High Temperature Indicator (Red)

 P. 95

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval Indicator

 P. 102

 P. 100

Dynamic Lift Mode Indicator

 P. 98

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(Red)

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.

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The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake applied.

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Comes on for about 30 seconds when you apply the electric parking brake while the power mode is in ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then goes off.

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

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Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.●Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking

Stays on for about 30 seconds when you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF while the electric parking brake is applied, then goes off.

brake is released. Stop in a safe place and check the brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes on

while driving P. 709

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(Red)

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.

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Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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or Blinks P. 709

Comes on along with the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (amber) - Immediately

stop in a safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The brake pedal becomes harder to operate. Depress the pedal further than you normally do.

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake

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System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 710

Blinks and the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (amber) comes on at the same time -

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. The parking brake may not be set. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 710

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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Comes on if there is a problem with a system related to braking other than the conventional brake system.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system and/or the automatic brake hold system.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the radar sensor.

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Indicator may come on temporarily when the Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.

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Comes on while driving - Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer immediately.

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Stays on constantly - Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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Make sure the total load is within the Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 427

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Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Automatic Brake Hold System

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Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 572

Indicator

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Comes on when the automatic brake hold is activated.

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 572

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Charging System Indicator

Gear Position Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

• After you have set the power mode to ON, the vehicle performs system checks. However, if the readiness codes have not been set by that time, this indicator will blink five times and then go off.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control systems.

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Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.

• Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.

• Indicates the current gear selection.

• Comes on when the sequential mode is

applied.

• Readiness codes are part of the on-board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 737

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On

or Blinks P. 708

• Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer immediately.

2 Checking the Battery P. 645 2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 707

2 Shifting P. 451

2 Sequential Mode P. 457

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Transmission System Indicator

• The current gear selection blinks if the transmission system has a problem.

• The indicated current gear selection blinks if you cannot put the transmission into (R due to a transmission system failure.

• The indicated current gear selection blinks if the transmission system has a problem and the performance of the vehicle is reduced.

• The indicated current gear selection blinks if the transmission system has a problem and the paddle shifters cannot be used.

• The current gear position or all the gear positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission and the vehicle is no longer able to run.

• The current gear position or all the gear positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission and it is not possible to select

(P.

• Blinks while driving - Performance may be reduced. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

• Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and high speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

• Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 725

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Depending on the circumstances, you can set the

power mode to ON as an emergency measure.

2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks

along with the Warning Message P. 713

• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking brake.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)

Auto Idle Stop OFF Indicator

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in operation. The engine automatically shuts off.

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Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 473

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 474

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Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)

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Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system.

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Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily suspended in the following situations.

- Brake pedal is not fully pressed

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Depress the brake pedal firmly.

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- The transmission is in a position other than

Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator

- System charging is prioritized

- Climate control system is prioritized

- Engine coolant temperature is not in

operating range

- The Integrated Dynamics System mode is in

SPORT, SPORT+*, LIFT*, SNOW or INDIVIDUAL mode (when the Auto Idle Stop setting is set to Disabled).

- The battery temperature is too low.

- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some

reason.

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2 Auto Idle Stop P. 473

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 473 2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 465

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 473

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If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF button, you can select whether to display the status messages or not.

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator (Amber)

High Temperature Indicator (Red)

• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a few seconds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you set the power mode to ON, then the indicator comes on.

• If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.

• Blinks while driving if you and/or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 2.77 U.S. gal./10.5 Liter left).

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Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

• Blinks when the engine coolant temperature goes up, and stays on if the temperature continues to rise.

• The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.

• Stays on after you and/or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt(s) - A detection error

may have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 40

• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent

overheating.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with the ABS.

• Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS

system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 574

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Do not drive displays on the driver information interface - Immediately stop in a

safe place and contact a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator Comes On P. 711

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator

Blinks when VSA® or trailer stability assist is active.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA® system, brake assist system

, hill start assist, starting assist brake function or trailer stability assist.

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Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

P. 479

2 Trailer Stability Assist P. 438 2 Hill start assist system P. 448 2 Brake Assist System P. 575 2 Starting Assist Brake Function P. 478

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When Trailer Stability Assist Problem is

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displayed on the driver information interface, the VSA® does not activate.

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

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Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated temporarily after the battery has been disconnected, then re-connected.

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Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.

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Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 480

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes low.

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Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

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Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire* is temporarily installed.

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Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare tire*, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

Dynamic Lift Mode Indicator

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Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated temporarily after the battery has been disconnected, then reconnected.

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Comes on when the suspension is being adjusted or Dynamic Mode is set to LIFT.

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Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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The current height of the vehicle is shown using the bars. The number of bars will increase and decrease depending on the height of the vehicle.

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The target height of the vehicle is shown using the arrows .

2 Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 459

Acura MDX (2023) Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

A Few Words About Safety

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Auto Idle Stop Function

Safe Driving (P33)

Instrument Panel (P85)

Controls (P131)

Features (P243)

Driving (P423)

Maintenance (P601)

Handling the Unexpected (P659)

What to Do If

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel