Page 2 The information and specifications included (Date sold to original retail purchaser) in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or DEALER NAME ___________________ DEALER NO. ___________________...
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Acura RDX was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will find It will give you years of driving pleasure. information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read intended to help you avoid damage to this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: is very important. And operating this Safety Labels － on the vehicle. ● vehicle safely is an important Safety Messages －...
Page 6: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your RDX 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.
Page 7 Contents ........................Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ... Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) Features ( climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items ) ®...
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Client Relations A quick reference to the main...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance ᤳ1 ᤳ1 ᤳ3 REARVIEW MONITOR CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 174) (P. 348) AUTO BUTTON INDICATORS (P. 63) (P. 146) GAUGES (P. 73) PASSENGER'S DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 26) (P.
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD PADDLE SHIFTERS ᤳ3 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON HEADLIGHTS/TURN UPPER DISPLAY WIPERS/WASHERS/ (P. 380) (P. 121) SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 173) REAR WINDOW (P. 116/119) ᤳ3 NAVIGATION SYSTEM WIPER/WASHER ᤳ2 CENTER DISPLAY (P. 114/115) (P. 172) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety ..This section gives you important Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners If a Child Requires Close ........... information about how to protect Seat Belt Maintenance Attention ..yourself and your passengers. It shows Additional Information About Your Additional Safety Precautions ........
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Always Wear Your Seat Belt Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendations throughout this A seat belt is your best protection in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. all types of collisions. Airbags are can cause serious or fatal injuries to The recommendations on this page designed to supplement seat belts,...
Page 13 Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Control Your Speed Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Task of Driving Safely Excessive speed is a major factor in Condition Engaging in mobile phone crash injuries and deaths. Generally, Having a tire blowout or a conversation or other activities that the higher the speed, the greater the mechanical failure can be extremely...
Page 14: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) (4) features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a (10) 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,...
Page 15: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown ● Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle Not wearing a seat belt properly belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out of...
Page 16: Airbags
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the Your vehicle has a supplemental driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver and passengers in restraint system (SRS) with front during a moderate to severe side...
Page 17 Your Vehicle's Safety Features The side curtain airbags equipped in The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear this vehicle are also designed to help to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit reduce the likelihood of partial and upright and as far back from the Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 18: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Your vehicle has a door and tailgate Introduction The following pages provide open indicator on the multi- instructions on how to properly information display to indicate when protect the driver, adult passengers, a specific door or the tailgate is not and teenage children who are large tightly closed.
Page 19: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors and the tailgate 2. Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to the steering reduces the chance of someone wheel or dashboard, you can be being thrown out of the vehicle seriously injured by an inflating front during a crash, and it helps prevent airbag, or by striking the steering...
Page 20: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a front Reclining the seat-back too far airbag can result in serious can result in serious injury or injury or death if the front death in a crash. airbags inflate.
Page 21: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 22 Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat RELEASE belts can cause serious injury BUTTON or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before Position the lap part of the belt as low The front seats have adjustable seat...
Page 23: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Never place the shoulder portion of a 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position position in the front seat can be This could cause behind your back.
Page 24: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit This will reduce the risk of injuries to Advice for Pregnant Women upright and adjust the seat as far both you and your unborn child that back as possible while allowing full can be caused by a crash or an control of the vehicle.
Page 25: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on ● ● Devices intended to improve Objects on Never let passengers ride in the belts. the front airbag covers. ●...
Page 26: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belt system If either the driver or a front Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ includes an indicator on the passenger does not fasten their seat shoulder belts in all seating instrument panel and a beeper to belt while driving, the beeper will positions.
Page 27: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts All seat belts have an emergency If the indicator comes on or the Lap/Shoulder Belt beeper sounds when the driver's seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over your locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front shoulder, across your chest, and the retractor lets you move freely in seat passenger and no items on the...
Page 28: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is The tensioners can be activated Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners pulled all the way out, the lockable during a collision in which the front retractor will activate. The belt will airbags In this case, the do not deploy.
Page 29: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, For safety, you should check the you should have your dealer inspect Not checking or maintaining condition of your seat belts regularly. the belt, and replace it if necessary.
Page 30: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (8)(13) (10) (12) (14) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Side Curtain Airbags (7) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (8) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (9) Front Impact Sensors (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the ● ● tensioners (see page 22). weight on the front passenger's Two SRS (supplemental restraint ● seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs system) front airbags.
Page 32: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work ● panel that alerts you to a possible restrains your lower body and torso, problem with your airbag system and the front airbag helps protect components (see page 32 and 65).
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front The total time for inflation and Airbags (SRS) deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your vehicle is equipped with dual- fast that most occupants are not stage, multiple-threshold front aware that the airbags deployed until airbags (SRS).
Page 34 Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags For both advanced airbags to work Your front airbags are also advanced properly: airbags. The main purpose of this Occupants must sit upright and ● feature is to help prevent airbag- wear their seat belts properly. caused injuries to short drivers and children or small-statured adults who Do not spill any liquids on or...
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag gets Moving the front seat forcibly back ● turned off by the weight sensors, a against cargo on the seat or floor ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in behind it. the center of the dashboard comes Hanging heavy items on the front ●...
Page 36: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a Side Airbag Cutoff System How Your Side Airbags Work Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff side impact. If the impact is on the system designed primarily to protect passenger's side, the passenger's a child riding in the front passenger's side airbag will deploy even if there...
Page 37: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger's on (see page 32), have the passenger Work side, the passenger's side curtain sit upright. Once the passenger is airbag will inflate even if there are no out of the airbag's deployment path, occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 38: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off Indicator SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- The SRS indicator alerts Works information display (see page 80). you to a potential problem U.S.
Page 39: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR there, something may be interfering...
Page 40: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a If your vehicle has a moderate to ● ● Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an Even if your airbags problem. severe impact. maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as do not inflate, your dealer should...
Page 41 Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not expose the front Do not remove or modify a front ● ● seat without consulting your Do not attempt to deactivate your passenger's seat-back to liquid. ● This could make the dealer.
Page 42: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children － General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 43: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children － General Guidelines Small Children All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Placing a forward-facing child seat in Seat Pose Serious Risks the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to with a passenger's front airbag can be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 44 Protecting Children － General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained U.S. Models DASHBOARD in a back seat, your vehicle has SUN VISORS warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 45: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children － General Guidelines If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 46: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children － General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the tailgate ● ● that a child can reach is buckled, when your vehicle is not in use. Never hold an infant or child on ●...
Page 47: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Rear-facing Child Seat Placement Protecting Infants Only a rear-facing child seat provides A rear-facing child seat can be placed proper support for a baby's head, in any seating position in the back neck, and back. seat, but not in the front.
Page 48: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Child Seat Type Protecting Small Children Many states, Canadian provinces and strongly recommend that you install territories allow a child one year of the child seat directly behind the age or older who also meets the front passenger's seat, move the seat minimum size and weight...
Page 49 Protecting Infants and Small Children Child Seat Placement Even with advanced front airbags We strongly recommend placing a that automatically turn the Placing a forward-facing child forward-facing child seat in a back passenger's front airbag off (see page seat in the front seat can result seat, not the front.
Page 50: Selecting A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH- In seating positions and vehicles not Important considerations when compatible (Lower Anchors and equipped with LATCH, a LATCH selecting a child seat Tethers for CHildren). Some have a compatible child seat can be installed Make sure the child seat meets the rigid-type connector, while others using the seat belt and a top tether...
Page 51: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat A child seat secured with a seat belt Secure the child in the child seat. and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in possible.
Page 52: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Using the Outer LATCH Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LOWER ANCHORS LATCH FOR CENTER LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the rear seats to secure a child seat in any seating position: one in each outer seating position, or one in the center.
Page 53 Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP Rigid type Flexible type 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats have 6. Lift the head restraint (see page seat, then attach the seat to the a flexible-type connector as shown 135), then route the tether strap lower anchors according to the above.
Page 54 Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH CENTER LOWER ANCHORS TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. Attach the tether strap hook to the Follow step 1 through 8 as described tether anchor, then tighten the previously to secure the child seat. To install a LATCH-compatible child strap as instructed by the child seat in the rear center seating...
Page 55 Installing a Child Seat Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time. The LATCH system or the child seats might be damaged if you try to install three child seats in the rear seats.
Page 56: Installing A Child Seat With A Lap Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child...
Page 57: Installing A Child Seat With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be up to remove any slack from the...
Page 58 Installing a Child Seat 2. (Outer seating position) After properly securing the child seat (see page 50), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs. (Rear center seating position) Remove the head restraint (see page 136).
Page 59: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit Allowing a child age 12 or under for a forward-facing child seat, the to sit in front can result in injury child should sit in a back seat on a or death if the passenger's front booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder airbag inflates.
Page 60: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children 3. Does the shoulder belt cross Some states, Canadian provinces and Using a Booster Seat between the child's neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child's 60 lbs).
Page 61: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in must ride in front, move the vehicle Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat belt...
Page 62: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ● ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt.
Page 63: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard With the tailgate open, airflow can Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 64: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISOR shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious Canadian models U.S. models only injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 65 Safety Labels DOOR JAMBS U.S. models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP...
Page 67: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls ..........This section gives information about Turn Signals and Headlights Mirrors ..the controls and displays that Instrument Panel Brightness Adjusting the Power ..........contribute to the daily operation of Rear Window Defogger Mirrors ......
Page 68: Control Locations
Control Locations ᤳ1 ᤳ3 ᤳ1 AUDIO SYSTEM REARVIEW MONITOR CEILING CONSOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 174) (P. 348) INDICATORS (P. 63) MIRROR CONTROL GAUGES (P. 73) AUTO BUTTON (P. 146) CLIMATE CONTROL DRIVING POSITION SYSTEM MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 164) (P. 148) ᤳ2 AUDIO SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK...
Page 69: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 69) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 71, 390) (P. 68) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 67, 468) VSA OFF INDICATOR (P. 69) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 69) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.
Page 70: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Seat Belt Reminder indicators that give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the This indicator reminds you and your ignition switch is turned to the ON passengers to fasten your seat belts.
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator A/T Temperature Supplemental Restraint Lamp Indicator System (SRS) Indicator You will also see a ‘‘CHECK This indicator monitors the This indicator comes on for several EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the temperature of the automatic seconds when you turn the ignition multi-information display.
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System U.S. Canada (ABS) Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the Side Airbag Off Indicator ignition switch to the ON (II) ON (II) position.
Page 73 Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If it stays on after you have fully U.S. Canada U.S. Canada released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can Parking Brake and Brake System Brake System Indicator (Amber) indicate a problem in the brake Indicator (Red) The brake system indicator (amber)
Page 74 Instrument Panel Indicators You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ Low Fuel Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist message on the multi-information (VSA) System Indicator display (see page 80). This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 75 Instrument Panel Indicators VSA OFF Indicator Cruise Main Indicator It comes on as a reminder that you This indicator comes on when you Turn Signal and Hazard Warning have turned off the vehicle stability turn on the cruise control system by Indicators assist (VSA) system.
Page 76 Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Lights On Indicator Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on On SH-AWD models when the light switch is in either the This indicator normally comes on for position.
Page 77 Instrument Panel Indicators You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE If this indicator blinks while driving, Low Tire Pressure/TPMS it indicates the differential Indicator PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- temperature is too high. information display (see page 79). This indicator normally comes on for You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF a few seconds when you turn the Check the tire pressure monitor on...
Page 78 Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If this indicator begins to flash, System Message there is a problem with the tire Indicator pressure monitoring system This indicator comes on when there (TPMS). You will also see a is a system message on the multi- ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’...
Page 79 Gauges Turbo Boost Meter U.S. model is shown. When the turbo charger is activated, this meter shows the boost pressure. SPEEDOMETER Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle TACHOMETER returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.
Page 80: Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the When you turn the ignition switch to INFO BUTTONS instrument panel displays various the ON (II) position, your last information and messages when the selection is displayed. ignition switch is in the ON (II) In the multi-information display, the position.
Page 81 Multi-Information Display U.S. model is shown. (SH-AWD model only) IGNITION ON IGNITION OFF Press the SEL/ RESET Button Press the INFO (▲/▼) Button CONTINUED...
Page 82 Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, AVG. The temperature sensor is in the Odometer The odometer shows the total FUEL A is reset at the same time. front bumper. The temperature distance your vehicle has been When you reset Trip B, AVG. reading can be affected by heat driven.
Page 83 Multi-Information Display Maintenance Minder RANGE AVG. SPEED The multi-information display in the This shows the estimated distance This shows the average speed you instrument panel shows you the you can travel on the fuel remaining are traveling in miles per hour (mph) engine oil life and maintenance in the fuel tank.
Page 84 HFL and how to receive correct pressure. For more instructions and precautions on or make phone calls, or visit the information, see page 392. checking the engine's coolant acura.com/handsfreelink website. In system. Canada, visit www.acura.ca , or call 1- (888) 9-HONDA-9.
Page 85 Multi-Information Display System Messages If there is a problem with your See page See page vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does See page See page this by interrupting the current...
Page 86 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page See page See page See page U.S. Canada SH-AWD model only See page See page See page U.S. Canada SH-AWD model only See page See page See page See page See page See page...
Page 87 Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.
Page 88 Multi-Information Display You cannot customize the settings If you want the settings as they were Customized Settings With the multi-information display under these conditions: when the vehicle left the factory, select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ as and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/ If you turn the ignition switch to ●...
Page 89 Multi-Information Display Customize Entry Customize Group Customize Menu Description Customize Setup Page CHG SETTING METER SETUP LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH ᤳ (P. 86) (P. 88) FRENCH SPANISH －5°F ～ ᤣ0°F ～ 5°F ADJUST OUTSIDE Changes the outside temperature reading ᤳ...
Page 90 Multi-Information Display Customize Entry Customize Group Customize Menu Description Customize Setup Page ᤳ CHG SETTING DOOR SETUP DOOR LOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the remote DRIVER DOOR (P. 86) (P. 102) transmitter on a first push. ALL DOORS KEYLESS LOCK The exterior lights flash each time you press ᤳ...
Page 91 Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL When ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is set, you To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select ‘‘SET’’ will see the above display for several To enter the customizing mode, then press the SEL/RESET button. seconds, then the screen returns to press and hold the INFO ( / ) ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’...
Page 92 Multi-Information Display Change Settings You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize: METER SETUP ● LIGHTING SETUP ● DOOR SETUP ● While ‘‘CHG SETTING’’ in the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY’’ is shown on If ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’...
Page 93 Multi-Information Display See page 88 : Press and hold the INFO (▲/▼) button See page 97 (3 seconds) : Press the SEL/RESET button or the select/ reset knob See page 102 : Press the INFO (▲/▼) button or rotate the select/reset knob CONTINUED...
Page 94 Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the four custom settings for the meter setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ● ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. See page 89 ● DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with ● REFUEL ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION ● See page 91 While ‘‘METER SETUP’’...
Page 95 Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions: While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is shown in Select the desired language by the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’ of the pressing the INFO ( / ) button, multi-information display, press the then enter your selection by pressing...
Page 96 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION’’ When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by pressing the INFO seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 97 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by U.S. following these instructions: Canada While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is shown in Press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 98 Multi-Information Display U.S. Canada To exit ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several DISPLAY’’ without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’...
Page 99 Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset with Refuel To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL A to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions: While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is shown in Press the SEL/RESET button. The the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’...
Page 100 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several RESET with REFUEL’’ without seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back changing the current setting, select...
Page 101 Multi-Information Display Elap. Time Reset Condition There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make: IGN RESET － The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A － The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset.
Page 102 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘ELAP. TIME RESET When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several CONDITION’’ without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 103 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two settings in the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT ● DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER ● While ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’ is shown on the multi-information page display, select ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. You can change the time that the interior lights fade out. While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown Press the SEL/RESET button. The in the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’ of the screen changes as shown above.
Page 105 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several DIMMING TIME’’ without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 106 Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door and take the remote with you. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions: While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’...
Page 107 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several TIMER’’ without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 108 Multi-Information Display Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup: See page 103 AUTO DOOR LOCK ● DOOR LOCK MODE ● KEYLESS LOCK ● ACKNOWLEDGEMENT See page 105 SECURITY RELOCK TIMER ● AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ● While ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’...
Page 109 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: OFF － The auto door lock is deactivated all the time. WITH VEH SPD － The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 9 mph (about 15 km/h).
Page 110 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by pressing the INFO ( seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 111 Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode To select whether the driver's or all doors unlock when the remote transmitter or key is used, follow these instructions. While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown in Press the SEL/RESET button. The the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP’’ of the screen changes as shown above.
Page 112 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by pressing the INFO ( seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 113 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgement When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter to unlock the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the security system is turned off.
Page 114 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ without seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back changing the current setting, select to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 115 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 116 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several TIMER’’ without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 117 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Unlock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT TO P － The driver's door or all the doors unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed. IGN OFF － The driver's door or all the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Page 118 Multi-Information Display To exit ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ When your choice is set, you will see If your choice is not set, you will see the above display for several the above display for several without changing the current setting, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by pressing the INFO seconds, then the screen goes back seconds, then the screen goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’...
Page 119: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel PADDLE SHIFTERS WINDSHIELD ᤳ3 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON HEADLIGHTS/TURN UPPER DISPLAY (P. 380) WIPERS/WASHERS/ SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS (P. 121) (P. 173) REAR WINDOW (P. 116/119) ᤳ3 NAVIGATION SYSTEM WIPER/WASHER ᤳ2 CENTER DISPLAY (P. 114/115) (P. 172) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.
Page 120: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers MIST － The wipers run at high LO － The wipers run at low speed. Windshield Wiper speed until you release the lever. HI － The wipers run at high speed. OFF － The wipers are not activated. Windshield Washers －...
Page 121 Windshield Wipers and Washers OFF － The wiper is not activated. Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rear Window Washer with Wiper － Hold past ON to turn the rear When you turn the wiper switch to OFF while the rear window wiper is window wiper on and to spray the in action, it will return to its parked rear window washer.
Page 122: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal － Push down on the Headlights － Turning the switch to lever to signal a left turn and up to position turns on the parking signal a right turn. To signal a lane lights, taillights, instrument panel change, push lightly on the lever, lights, side-marker lights, and rear and hold it.
Page 123 Turn Signals and Headlights High Beams － Push the lever AUTO － The automatic lighting The lights will remain on when you forward and the high beam indicator feature turns on the headlights and turn off the ignition switch. They will will come on (see page 69).
Page 124 Turn Signals and Headlights Even with the automatic lighting Automatic Lighting Off Feature feature turned on, we recommend This feature turns off the headlights, that you turn on the lights manually fog lights, parking lights, taillights, when driving at night or in a dense side marker lights, license plate fog, or when you enter dark areas lights, and instrument panel lights...
Page 125 Turn Signals and Headlights If you remove the key from the Daytime Running Lights Fog Lights ignition switch with the headlight With the headlight switch off or in Turn the fog lights on and off by switch on, but do not open the door, position, the high beam turning the switch next to the the lights will turn off after 10...
Page 126: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached. You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the left. INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS U.S. model is shown CONTROL KNOB The knob on the instrument panel To reduce glare at night, the...
Page 127 Rear Window Defogger, Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger In cold weather, the defogger will not Hazard Warning Button automatically shut itself off. You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it is no longer needed. Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
Page 128 Steering Wheel Adjustments, Keys and Locks Steering Wheel Adjustments Keys and Locks Make any steering wheel VALET KEY MASTER KEYS adjustments before you start driving. (Light Gray) NUMBER WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Page 129: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key You should have received a key Always use the fully-extended key number tag with your keys. You will when you insert it to the ignition RELEASE BUTTON need this key number if you ever switch.
Page 130: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the your vehicle from theft. If an key's coding if another immobilizer FCC rules. Operation is subject to the improperly coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.
Page 131: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch You will hear a reminder beeper if If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to you leave the key in the ignition turn the key. Firmly turn the steering switch in the LOCK (0) or the wheel to the left or right as you turn ACCESSORY (I) position and open the key.
Page 132: Door Locks
Door Locks When the door is unlocked, you can Power Door Locks LOCK TAB see the red indicator on the lock tab next to the inside door handle. Driver's Side All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the To unlock key in the driver's door lock.
Page 133 Door Locks To lock any passenger's door when When the vehicle speed reaches Childproof Door Locks about 9 mph (about 15 km/h) or getting out of the vehicle, pull more, all the doors lock backward on the lock tab and close automatically.
Page 134 Tailgate The tailgate will lock when you lock SWITCH PULL POCKET the driver's door, and will unlock when you unlock all doors. You can change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ setting on the multi- information display (see page 105). HANDLE To open the tailgate, press and hold To close the tailgate, use the tailgate the switch, then lift up.
Page 135 Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate If you need to unlock the tailgate RELEASE LEVER manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. UNLOCK COVER Push the release lever to the lower If the power door lock system cannot right as shown with the screw driver, unlock the tailgate, unlock it then push and open the tailgate.
Page 136: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK － Press this button once When you press the UNLOCK to unlock the driver's door. Push it button, the ceiling lights (if the front UNLOCK twice to unlock the other doors. and rear ceiling light switches are in BUTTON Some exterior lights will flash twice the door activated position) will come...
Page 137 Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the ● transmitter. button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery Protect the transmitter from ●...
Page 138 Remote Transmitter 4. Remove the old battery and note As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the the polarity. Make sure the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the polarity of the new battery is the following two conditions: (1) This device same (－...
Page 139 Remote Transmitter To turn off this feature, press and Recalling a Memorized Driving Here is the setting activated with the Position remote; hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. Once the Driving position memory ● remote LED blinks twice, release the (see page 148).
Page 140 Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments See pages 13 － 14 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom.
Page 141 Seats Head Restraints Front CUSHION See page 15 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to LEGS help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 142 Seats When reinstalling a head restraint, Rear CUSHION put the legs back in place. Then Failure to reinstall, or correctly adjust it to the appropriate height reinstall, the head restraints can while pressing the release button. result in severe injury during a Make sure the removed head crash.
Page 143 Seats Active Head Restraints For a head restraint system to work This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant's properly: head. It also helps protect the Do not hang any items on the head ● occupants against the likelihood of restraints, or from the restraint whiplash and injuries to the neck and legs.
Page 144 Seats Armrests Folding the Rear Seats Down Rear The rear seat-backs can be folded Front down to give more cargo room. Each side folds down separately. So you can still carry a passenger in the rear seat. Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back.
Page 145 Seats RELEASE LEVER BUCKLE 1. Move the front seats as far forward 4. Push the armrest back in place. 6. Pull up the release lever on the as possible. Make sure the front outside of the seat-back. 5. Lift the front edge of the rear seat seat-backs are in the upright Fold the seat-back forward.
Page 146 Seats Do not put any heavy items on the To return the seat cushion to its seat-back when it is folded down. original position, lift up the seat cushion, then place the rear of the Make sure all items in the cargo area seat cushion at the base of the seat- are secured.
Page 147: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters Passenger's Seat Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters. Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin HEATERS Driver's Seat SEAT HEATER SWITCHES should not use seat heaters.
Page 148 Seat Heaters, Power Windows Follow these precautions whenever The windows will operate for up to 10 Power Windows you use the seat heaters: minutes after you turn off the ignition DRIVER'S WINDOW switch. Opening either front door Do not use the seat heater in the SWITCH ●...
Page 149: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO － To open or close either AUTO REVERSE － If either front NOTE: The driver's window auto front window fully, push or pull the window senses any obstacle while it reverse function is disabled when window switch firmly down or up to is closing automatically, it will you continuously pull up the switch.
Page 150 Moonroof Turn the ignition switch to the ON To close the moonroof fully, push the MOONROOF SWITCH (II) position before operating the moonroof switch forward to the Open moonroof switch on the ceiling second detent, then release it. The console. moonroof closes all the way.
Page 151 Moonroof The moonroof has a key-off delay. Auto Reverse You can open and close the If the moonroof runs into any Opening or closing the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after obstacle while it is closing moonroof on someone's hands you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 152 Mirrors The inside mirror can automatically Adjusting the Power Mirrors darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens INDICATOR SENSOR when it senses the headlights of a...
Page 153 Mirrors Outside mirror positions can be Heated Mirrors stored in the driving position HEATED MIRROR BUTTON memory system (see page 148). Reverse Tilt Door Mirror The passenger's outside mirror has a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park.
Page 154 Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System This heated mirror function has a Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in timer (see page 121 ). Your vehicle has a memory feature Memory for the driver's seat and outside Store a driving position only when mirror positions.
Page 155: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System To cancel the storing procedure after Selecting a Memorized Position SET BUTTON pressing the SET button, do any of To select a memorized position, do the following: this: Fail to press a memory button 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked. ●...
Page 156 Driving Position Memory System, Parking Brake To stop the system's automatic Parking Brake adjustment, do any of these actions: Driving the vehicle with the parking Push Press any button on the control ● brake applied can damage the rear panel: SET, 1, or 2. brakes and axles.
Page 157: Interior Lights
Interior Lights In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both front and Ceiling Lights Rear rear ceiling lights are off all the time. DOOR ACTIVATED Front With the front ceiling lights switch in this position, the rear ceiling light does not work, and both front and rear ceiling lights do not come on when you open any door.
Page 158 Interior Lights In the door activated position, both If you do not open any door after Individual Map Lights front and rear ceiling lights come on unlocking the driver's door or LENSES when you: removing the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fade out in about Open any door.
Page 159 Interior Lights The courtesy light in each front door Courtesy Lights Cargo Area Light comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed. Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you: Open any door.
Page 160: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK DOOR LINING FRONT DOOR BEVERAGE SUN VISOR/VANITY POCKETS POCKET HOLDERS MIRROR CENTER POCKET CARGO AREA COVER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS...
Page 161 Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Front Door Pockets An open glove box can cause FRONT DOOR POCKET serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box Lock closed while driving.
Page 162 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Push Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Page 163 Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets Sun Visor Console Compartment Front COVER COVER None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter To use the accessory power socket, To use the sun visor, pull it down. element. When both sockets are pull up the cover.
Page 164 Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Console Compartment MASTER KEY Your vehicle has a multi-function Close console compartment. It includes an armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder, a card holder, a removable tray, and a console compartment with two separable shelves. Push BUTTON VANITY MIRROR...
Page 165 Interior Convenience Items PEN HOLDER REMOVABLE TRAY COIN HOLDER CARD HOLDER SHELVES You can use the inside of the lid for a You can store small items on the The console compartment has two pen holder, a coin holder and a card removable tray.
Page 166 Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover HOOK CARGO AREA COVER HANGER BAR When you store a large item like a To remove it: briefcase, lift the shelves up to create Your vehicle has a cargo area cover 1. Open the tailgate. Remove the a large space.
Page 167 Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook COAT HOOK 3. Place the cargo area cover on the cargo area floor. To use a coat hook, pull it down. Make sure the cargo area cover is Make sure the coat hook is pulled up securely placed so it will not move when you are not using it.
Page 169 Features ....... The climate control system in your vehicle Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs provides a comfortable driving (Models without navigation Playing an iPod (Models with ® ............environment in all weather conditions. system) navigation system) The standard audio system has many Playing an iPod ®...
Page 170: Climate Control System
Climate Control System Models without navigation system Models with navigation system MODE INDICATOR DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY MODE INDICATOR DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON DISPLAY REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON MODE BUTTON DUAL BUTTON PASSENGER'S SIDE DRIVER'S SIDE...
Page 171 Climate Control System Proper use of the climate control Using Automatic Climate Control 2. Set the desired temperature by system can make the interior dry and The automatic climate control system pushing the driver's side comfortable, and keep the windows adjusts the fan speed and airflow temperature control buttons ( clear for best visibility.
Page 172 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its Semi-automatic Operation Dual Button lowest limit ( ) or its highest You can manually select various Press the DUAL button to select dual limit ( ), the system runs at full functions of the climate control temperature control mode (see page cooling or heating only.
Page 173 Climate Control System Recirculation Button Windshield Defroster Button Rear Window Defogger When the indicator in the button is This button turns the windshield Button on, air from the vehicle's interior is defroster on and off. This button turns the rear window sent through the system again.
Page 174 Climate Control System Mode Button Air flows from the center and To Turn Everything Off Use the MODE button to select the If you press the OFF button, the corner vents in the dashboard. vents the air flows from. Some air will climate control system shuts off Airflow is divided between the flow from the dashboard corner...
Page 175 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Models without navigation system Models with navigation system Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons, two for the driver, and two for the front passenger. The driver's side and the passenger's side can be controlled independently by adjusting these buttons when the indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
Page 176 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver's side temperature control buttons (...
Page 177 Climate Control System Climate Control Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 178: Audio System
Audio System Read the appropriate pages in this Models without navigation system section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. For vehicles without navigation ● system, see pages 174 thru 215. For vehicles with navigation ● system, see page 216 thru 286. U.S.
Page 179 Audio System Models with navigation system U.S. model is shown.
Page 180 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the STEREO A.SEL INDICATOR INDICATOR ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Turn the system on by SCAN pushing the PWR/VOL knob, or the INDICATOR AM or FM button.
Page 181 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN － The SCAN function Preset － Each side of the bars To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong (1－6) can store one frequency on find radio stations on the selected signals on the selected band.
Page 182 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) AUTO SELECT － If you are If you do not like the stations auto Radio Frequencies and Reception traveling and can no longer receive select has stored, you can store other For information on AM/FM radio your preset stations, you can use the frequencies on the preset bars.
Page 183 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND/CLOCK button repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER and SVC (speed- sensitive volume compensation) settings. Each mode is shown on the center display as it changes. Turn the PWR/ VOL knob to adjust the setting to ADJUSTMENT LEVEL your liking.
Page 184 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) SUBWOOFER － Use the Speed-sensitive volume Audio System Lighting compensation (SVC) － The SVC SUBWOOFER mode to adjust the You can use the instrument panel strength of the sound from the mode controls the volume based on brightness control knob to adjust the subwoofer speaker.
Page 185 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Your vehicle is capable of receiving Radio anywhere in the United ® States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a CHANNEL NAME registered trademark of Sirius XM CHANNEL MODE Radio , Inc.
Page 186 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® SCAN － The scan function gives Operating the XM Radio To Select a Channel To listen to the XM Radio, turn the When in the satellite radio mode, you you a sampling of all channels while ignition switch to the ACCESSORY can use any of four methods to find in the channel mode.
Page 187 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Preset － You can store up to 12 3. Pick a preset number for the XM Radio Display Messages preset channels using each side of channel you want to store. Press ‘‘LOADING’’...
Page 188 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® ‘‘UPDATING’’ － The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Signal may be Signal is weaker in blocked by these areas. Channels 0 and 1 should still work mountains or normally.
Page 189 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Depending on where you drive, you Satellite Radio Signals As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly Satellite radio receives signals from may experience reception problems. approved by the party responsible for two satellites to produce clear, high- Interference can be caused by any of compliance could void the user's...
Page 190 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® If you decide to purchase XM Radio While waiting for activation, make Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired service, contact XM Radio at www. sure your vehicle remains in an open or you purchased your vehicle from a xmradio.com, or at 1-800-852-9696.
Page 191 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Normal mode MP3/WMA mode SCAN (D-SCAN) INDICATOR RPT (D-RPT) MP3 MODE WMA MODE FOLDER NUMBER INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR DISC NUMBER TRACK NUMBER SCAN (F-SCAN) RPT (F-RPT) RDM (F-RDM) INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR U.S.
Page 192 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) U.S. model is shown. DISP/MODE BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON RPT BUTTON A.SEL/RDM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BARS LOAD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON DISC LOAD INDICATOR DISC SLOT...
Page 193 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Your audio system has an in-dash CD For best results when using CD-R or changer that holds up to six CDs, CD-RW discs, use only high quality providing several hours of discs labeled for audio use. When continuous entertainment.
Page 194 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) 3. When the disc load indicator turns To load a single disc: Loading CDs in the Changer green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the To load multiple discs in one 1. Press and release the LOAD operation: center display again, insert the button on the changer unit.
Page 195 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) 3. You will see ‘‘DISC READ’’ on the To Play a CD Playing an MP3/WMA Disc center display, then the system Select the CD changer by pressing The CD changer can play CD-Rs and begins to play the CD.
Page 196 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA Name Display Function If the title is too long, it will not show Each time you press the DISP/ disc is protected by digital rights all at once.
Page 197 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SEEK/SKIP － Each time you press To Change or Select Tracks/Files In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION － To select While a disc is playing you can use and release the side of the the SEEK/SKIP bar to select SEEK/SKIP bar, the system skips a different folder, press and release passages and change tracks (files in...
Page 198 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SCAN － The scan function samples In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT － This feature, FOLDER SCAN － The folder scan all the tracks (files in a folder in when activated, replays all the files in MP3/WMA mode) on the current function samples the first file of each the current folder in the order they...
Page 199 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) DISC SCAN － The disc scan Each time you press and release the In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER RANDOM － This feature function samples the first track (file SCAN button, the mode changes in MP3/WMA mode) on each disc from scan to folder scan, disc scan plays the files within a folder in within the changer in numerical...
Page 200 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Press and hold the eject button until To Pause a Disc Removing CDs from the Changer To pause a disc, press the To remove the disc that is currently you hear a beep to remove all the corresponding number of the current playing, press and release the eject discs from the changer.
Page 201 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the Message cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.
Page 202 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. Track/File format not Current track will be skipped. The next If you see an error message in the FORMAT supported...
Page 203: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® USB INDICATOR iPod INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON DISP BUTTON RPT BUTTON RDM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR SOUND/CLOCK BUTTON PWR/VOL KONB U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED...
Page 204 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod ® NOTE: This audio system can operate the compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a ● audio files on the iPod with the using the USB adapter cable are: ®...
Page 205 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® Connecting an iPod If the iPod indicator does not appear DOCK CONNECTOR in the center display, check the USB ADAPTER CABLE connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 206 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu Each time you press the DISP/ Use the SEEK/SKIP bar while an MODE button, the display mode iPod is playing to select passages and switches between the album name, change files.
Page 207 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® SHUFFLE ALBUM － This feature To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: You can select any type of repeat and plays all available albums in a ALBUM MODE is selected shuffle mode by using the RPT selected list (playlists, artists, albums button or the A.SEL/RDM button.
Page 208 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) ® Disconnecting an iPod If you reconnect the same iPod, the To Stop Playing Your iPod You can disconnect the iPod at any To play the radio, press the AM/FM, system may begin playing where it time when you see the ‘‘OK to button.
Page 209 iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ® If you see an error message in the center display while playing an iPod, Error Message Cause Solution find the solution in the chart to the There is a problem with the USB adapter USB ERROR USB ROM error right.
Page 210: Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models Without Navigation System)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) USB INDICATOR FILE TYPE CD/AUX BUTTON DISP BUTTON RPT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON RDM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR POW/VOL KNOB U.S. model is shown.
Page 211 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) The audio system reads and plays To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash Device the audio files on the USB flash memory devices are 256 MB or This audio system can operate the memory device in MP3, WMA or higher, and formatted with the FAT...
Page 212 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) We recommend backing up your Depending on the type of encoding NOTE: ● data before playing a USB flash and writing software used, there may Do not use a device such as a card ●...
Page 213 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Text Data Display Function Device Each time you press the DISP/ MODE button, the display mode USB ADAPTER CABLE shows you in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text...
Page 214 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Change or Select Files To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode: Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash You can select any type of repeat, memory device is playing to change random and scan modes by using the files.
Page 215 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) FOLDER REPEAT － This feature FOLDER RANDOM － This feature SCAN － This feature samples all replays all the files in the selected plays the files in the selected folder files in the selected folder in the folder in the order they are stored.
Page 216 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Each time you press and release the Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory To Stop Playing a USB Flash Device SCAN button, the mode changes Memory Device You can disconnect the USB flash from file scan to folder scan, then to To play the radio, press the FM, AM memory device at any time even if...
Page 217 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB Error Message Cause Solution flash memory device, find the There is a problem with the USB adapter USB ERROR USB ROM error solution in the chart to the right.
Page 218 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) ® BLUETOOTH INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET 1 BUTTON U.S. model is shown.
Page 219 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) ® To Play Bluetooth Your vehicle is equipped with a Audio Files If more than one phone is paired to ® Bluetooth Audio system, which the HFL system, there will be delay ® allows you to listen to streaming before the system begins to play.
Page 220 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) ® In the following conditions, If you To skip a file To switch to HFL mode Press the side of the SEEK/SKIP If you receive a call when the cannot see the Bluetooth indicator ®...
Page 221 Bluetooth Audio System (Models without navigation system) ® To turn off the Bluetooth Audio ® As required by the FCC: mode This device complies with Part 15 of the Select any other audio mode by FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device pressing a button: FM, AM, may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 222 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The knob turns left and right. Use it Interface Dial Voice Control System to make selections or adjustments to The audio system for your vehicle SELECTOR ENTER a list or menu on the screen. can also be operated by voice control.
Page 223 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) RADIO BAND PRESET NUMBER UPPER DISPLAY SCAN INDICATOR STEREO A.SEL INDICATOR INDICATOR AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED...
Page 224 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PWR/VOL KNOB AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 225 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the Radio The band and frequency the radio To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the was last tuned to are shown on the You can use any of five methods to ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) upper display.
Page 226 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) SCAN ICON SEEK ICONS TUNE ICON SCAN INDICATOR SEEK － The SEEK function SCAN － The SCAN function To tune with the interface dial, press the AUDIO button to view the audio searches up and down from the samples all stations with strong control display, then push the...
Page 227 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To activate the scan function with the 1. Select the desired band, AM or interface dial, press the AUDIO FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store button to view the audio control two sets of FM frequencies with display, then push down the selector the preset buttons (on-screen...
Page 228 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To store the frequency on a preset To activate AUTO SELECT, press AUTO SEL INDICATOR icon, turn the interface dial to the AUDIO button to view the audio select a desired preset icon. The control display.
Page 229 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do not like the stations auto Radio Frequencies and Reception select has stored, you can store other For information on AM/FM radio frequencies on the preset buttons frequencies and reception, see page (icons) as previously described.
Page 230 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 231 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) The current setting is also shown on the upper display. CURRENT SETTING The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. BASS/TREBLE －...
Page 232 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) FADER/BALANCE － These CENTER/SUBWOOFER － To Dolby PL (Prologic) II － Dolby PL modes adjust the strength of the adjust the strength of the sound from (Prologic) II signal processing sound coming from each speaker. the center or subwoofer speaker, creates multi-channel surround Fader adjusts the front-to-back...
Page 233 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) The SVC has four modes: OFF, To set this feature on or off, select Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) － The SVC Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on LOW, MID, and HIGH. the interface selector.
Page 234 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® XM BAND PRESET CHANNEL NUMBER NUMBER CH MODE INDICATOR CATEGORY MODE INDICATOR U.S. model is shown.
Page 235 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL XM BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB DISP/MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE/FOLDER BAR SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) BAR PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED...
Page 236 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Radio anywhere in the United To listen to the XM Radio, turn the ® States and Canada, except Hawaii, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Page 237 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® To Select a Channel When in the satellite radio mode, you can use any of four methods to find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY), SCAN, and the preset icons. You can also switch between the category mode and channel mode on the audio control display.
Page 238 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® SCAN － The scan function gives Preset － You can store up to 12 SCAN INDICATOR you a sampling of all channels while preset channels using the preset in the channel mode. In the category buttons/icons.
Page 239 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the Adjusting the Sound first six channels. For information, see page 224. 5. Press the button again. The XM Radio Reception For information, see page 235. other XM band will be shown.
Page 240 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® ‘‘UPDATING’’ － The encryption ‘‘ - - - - ’’ － The selected channel XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘LOADING’’ － XM is loading the code is being updated. Wait until the number does not exist, or is not part audio or program information.
Page 241 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- Signal may be Signal is weaker in blocked by these areas. quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories.
Page 242 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Depending on where you drive, you Driving on a road beside a vertical As required by the FCC: ● Changes or modifications not expressly may experience reception problems. wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south approved by the party responsible for Interference can be caused by any of of you.
Page 243 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Note Function If equipped. NOTE ICON This function stores the sound content played on the selected XM radio station with the channel, category, name, and title information. To activate this function, press and hold the button for about 2 seconds while a song or passage...
Page 244 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Receiving Radio Service After you've registered with XM If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the or you purchased your vehicle from a satellite radio mode while you wait previous owner, you can listen to a for activation.
Page 245 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Normal mode MP3/WMA mode MP3 MODE INDICATOR FOLDER NUMBER DISC NUMBER WMA MODE INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR TRACK NUMBER SCAN INDICATOR U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED...
Page 246 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PWR/VOL KNOB DISC SLOT DISC LOAD INDICATOR DISC/AUX BUTTON SCAN BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON LOAD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 247 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle's audio system has an The changer can also play MP3 or in-dash disc changer with the same WMA format (see page 245). controls used for the radio. To DVD-A discs not meeting DVD operate the disc changer, the ignition verification standards may not be switch must be in the ACCESSORY...
Page 248 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Do not try to insert a disc until Loading Discs ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could To load multiple discs in one operation: damage the audio unit. 1. Press and hold the LOAD button 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all on the changer unit until you hear six positions are loaded.
Page 249 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) You can also select the empty 2. Insert a disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns position by pressing the appropriate green, and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the preset button. upper display at the same time. You can load a disc(s) in any mode Insert the disc only about halfway;...
Page 250 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) When playing a CD (CD-DA), the To Play a Disc audio control display shows disc number, album name, track number, and elapsed time. When playing a CD without this information, the number of the disc and track playing and the elapsed time are shown on the audio control display.
Page 251 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA If the disc has a complex structure, it Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The CD changer can also play CD-Rs disc is protected by digital rights will take a while to read the disc and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 management (DRM), the audio unit...
Page 252 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) SEEK/SKIP － Each time you press To Change or Select Tracks/Files While a disc is playing you can use and release the side of the the SEEK/SKIP bar to select SEEK/SKIP bar, the system skips passages and change tracks (files in forward to the beginning of the next MP3/WMA mode).
Page 253 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION － To select You can also select a track/file (in CURRENT TRACK MP3/WMA) directly from the track a different folder, press and release list on the audio control display. side of the TUNE/FOLDER Press the AUDIO button to view the bar to move to the beginning of the...
Page 254 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) You will see ‘‘REPEAT’’ next to the REPEAT INDICATOR TRACK icon on the audio control CURRENT display. To turn off this feature, FOLDER(S) select track repeat as previously described, then press ENTER again. TRACK REPEAT ICON REPEAT －...
Page 255 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) You will see ‘‘FOLDER REPEAT’’ on REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR the audio control display. To turn off this feature, select FOLDER REPEAT, then press ENTER again. SCAN － The scan function samples all tracks (files in a folder in MP3 or WMA mode) on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc.
Page 256 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) In MP3/WMA mode SCAN INDICATOR FOLDER SCAN － The folder scan SCAN INDICATOR function samples the first file of each folder on the current disc in the order they are compressed in MP3/ WMA. To activate this feature, press the SCAN button twice.
Page 257 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) DISC SCAN － The disc scan RANDOM (Random within a SCAN INDICATOR disc) － This feature plays the tracks function samples the first track/file (in MP3/WMA mode) on each disc (all files in each folder in MP3/WMA within the changer in numerical mode) within a disc in random order.
Page 258 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER RANDOM INDICATOR FOLDER RANDOM － This feature RANDOM INDICATOR plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/ WMA. To activate folder random play, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface...
Page 259 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing a DVD-A Disc To Stop Playing a Disc Removing Discs from the Changer You can play a DVD-A disc in the CD If you turn the system off while a disc To remove the disc that is currently changer.
Page 260 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To remove a different disc from the Protecting Discs changer, first select it by pressing For information on how to handle the corresponding number on the and protect compact discs, see page preset button or turning the interface 257.
Page 261 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the Message cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.
Page 262 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. Track/File format not Current track will be skipped. The next If you see an error message in the FORMAT supported...
Page 263: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, When a CD is not being played, store ● use only high quality CDs labeled it in its case to protect it from dust for audio use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R/CD-RW, ●...
Page 264 Protecting Your Discs 1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 265 Protecting Your Discs 4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed ● with the following logo. Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. ● 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due ●...
Page 266 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® iPOD INDICATOR USB INDICATOR U.S. model is shown.
Page 267 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PWR/VOL KNOB DISC/AUX BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CONTINUED...
Page 268 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod ® NOTE: This audio system can operate the compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a ● audio files on the iPod with the using the USB adapter cable are: ®...
Page 269 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® Connecting an iPod If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the USB ADAPTER CABLE connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. USB ADAPTER CABLE If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 270 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the side of the SEEK/ SKIP bar, the system skips forward...
Page 271: Models With Navigation System
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the To Select Repeat or Random Mode: artists or albums list, all available files on the selected list are played. Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display.
Page 272 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® TRACK RANDOM － This feature To cancel the selected mode, press ENTER again while the highlighted plays all available files from the mode is selected on the audio control selected items in the iPod menu list display.
Page 273 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® To turn it off, have this mode To Stop Playing Your iPod highlighted and press ENTER again. To play the radio, press the AM, FM, button. Press the DISC/ You can also select another list from AUX button to switch between disc the iPod menu while keeping the (if a disc is loaded), Bluetooth...
Page 274 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® Disconnecting an iPod If you reconnect the same iPod, the You can disconnect the iPod at any system may begin playing where it time when you see the ‘‘OK to left off, depending on what mode the ᤳ...
Page 275 iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) ® If you see an error message on the upper display while playing an iPod, Error Message Cause Solution find the solution in the chart to the There is a problem with the USB adapter USB ERROR USB ROM error right.
Page 276 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) USB INDICATOR FILE TYPE U.S. model is shown.
Page 277: Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models With Navigation System)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) U.S. model is shown. U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PWR/VOL KNOB DISC/AUX BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/FOLDER BAR CONTINUED...
Page 278 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash the audio files on the USB flash Device memory devices are 256 MB or This audio system can operate the memory device in MP3, WMA or higher, and formatted with the FAT...
Page 279 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System NOTE: Depending on the type and ● You can select the AUX mode by number of files, it may take some Do not use a device such as a card ●...
Page 280 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory To Change or Select Files Device Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash memory device is playing to select USB ADAPTER CABLE passages and change files. SKIP －...
Page 281 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER SELECTION － To select To Select a File from Folder and File Lists a different folder, press and release side of the TUNE/FOLDER bar to move to the beginning of the next folder.
Page 282 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode: Push up the selector on the interface Press ENTER to change the display dial to switch the display to the folder to the file list, then turn the knob on list, then turn the knob on the the interface dial to select a file.
Page 283 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER REPEAT － This feature TRACK SCAN － This function replays all the files in the selected samples all files in the selected folder folder in the order they are stored. in the order they are stored.
Page 284 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER SCAN － This function Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory To Stop Playing a USB Flash Device samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device You can disconnect the USB flash the order they are stored.
Page 285 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message on the upper display while playing a USB Error Message Cause Solution flash memory device, find the There is a problem with the USB adapter USB ERROR USB ROM error solution in the chart to the right.
Page 286 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® BLUETOOTH INDICATOR U.S. model is shown.
Page 287 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® U.S. model is shown. U.S. model is shown. AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PWR/VOL KNOB DISC/AUX BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CONTINUED...
Page 288 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® Your vehicle is equipped with a NOTE: In some states, it may be To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files Bluetooth Audio system, which illegal to perform some data device ® allows you to listen to streaming functions while driving.
Page 289 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® If your Bluetooth Once a device is linked, the name of In the following conditions, the ® Audio compatible display shows a ‘‘NO CONNECT’’ the device will appear on the screen. phone does not operate as described, Pressing the DISP/MODE button message.
Page 290 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® To skip a file To pause or resume a file Turn the knob on the interface dial to Press the side of the SKIP bar to switch the setting between the skip forward to the next file, and resume/pause mode and the sound press the side to skip backward...
Page 291 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® To change sound settings To switch to HFL mode To turn off the Bluetooth Audio ® If you receive a call when the mode Select any other audio mode by Bluetooth Audio is playing, press ®...
Page 292 Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) ® As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 293 FM/AM Radio Reception FM/AM Radio Frequencies FM/AM Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and frequencies: atmospheric conditions.
Page 294 FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 295: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the mode. If you are listening to the radio, use MODE BUTTON On vehicles without navigation system the CH button to change stations. Pressing the MODE button Each time you press and release the repeatedly cycles through all top (＋) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the...
Page 296 Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a disc, the system If you are listening to XM Radio, use If you are playing a USB flash skips to the beginning of the next the CH button to change channels. memory device or iPod with the USB track (file in MP3 or WMA format) Each time you press the top (＋) of adapter cable, press and release the...
Page 297 Auxiliary Input Jack, Radio Theft Protection Auxiliary Input Jack The auxiliary input jack is on the disc Radio Theft Protection changer unit. The system will accept If your vehicle’s battery is auxiliary input from standard audio disconnected or goes dead, the audio accessories.
Page 298: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If you make a mistake entering the Canadian owners NOTE: code, do not start over; complete the If you have a My Acura account, you If you lose the Anti-theft five-digit sequence, then enter the can retrieve the anti-theft code Identification Card, you must obtain correct code.
Page 299: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system CLOCK To set the time, press the SOUND/ CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then release the button. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hour by pressing the H (preset 4) side of the preset bar until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 300: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect The alarm also activates if a your vehicle and valuables from passenger inside the locked vehicle theft. The horn sounds and a turns the ignition switch on. combination of headlights, parking The security system does not set if lights, side marker lights, and the hood, tailgate, or any door is not taillights flashes if someone attempts...
Page 301 Compass Compass Operation COMPASS On models without navigation system The compass shows your direction of travel. It indicates eight directions. The compass is displayed on the center display when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The compass can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles,...
Page 302 Compass The compass may need to be Compass Calibration manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following. NOTE: Do this procedure in an open area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.
Page 303 Compass 2. Select ‘‘CAL’’ by pressing preset 1 Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation to enter the calibration mode. If between magnetic north and true you want to cancel this mode, select ‘‘R’’ by pressing preset 3. north.
Page 304 Compass 2. Select ‘‘ZONE’’ by pressing preset 2 to enter the zone setting mode. The display will change to zone setting mode, and show you the current zone setting. If you want to cancel this mode, select ‘‘R’’ by pressing preset 3. The display will return to the normal display.
Page 305 Compass ᤳ Guam Island : Zone 8 ᤳ Puerto Rico : Zone 11...
Page 306: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain 3. Press and release the SET/ Using Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL accelerator pedal.
Page 307 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with cruise control on, you can You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: still use the accelerator pedal to speed in any of these ways: speed up for passing.
Page 308 Cruise Control The cruise control will be canceled Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed when the vehicle speed reaches When you push the CANCEL button about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less. or tap the brake pedal, the system CRUISE BUTTON remembers the previously set speed.
Page 309: Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ® The HomeLink Universal Transceiver Units manufactured between April 1, ® Important Safety Precautions built into your vehicle can be 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be Refer to the safety information that programmed to operate up to three equipped with safety stop and reverse came with your garage door opener to remote controlled devices around your...
Page 310: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ® If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. Training a Button Retraining a Button Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for about a Press and hold the desired Position the remote transmitter you second.
Page 311 HomeLink Universal Transceiver ® HomeLink ® is a registered trademark As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the of Johnson Controls, Inc. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
Page 312: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) ® ® Using HFL allows you to place and receive HFL buttons HFL TALK phone calls using voice commands, BUTTON without handling your cell phone. To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- HFL TALK HFL BACK BUTTON compatible cell phone.
Page 313 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Voice Control Tips Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken ● ● button each time you want to make together. For example, you can say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial Peter.’’ a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone.
Page 314 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Help Features Information Display Some phones may send battery, To hear general HFL information, As an incoming call notification, you signal strength, and roaming status ● including help on pairing a phone will see the following display: information to HFL.
Page 315 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® BLUETOOTH INDICATOR BLUETOOTH INDICATOR On models with navigation system On models without navigation system A notification that there is an When there is an incoming call, or HFL is in use, ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ incoming call, or HFL is in use, will appear on the navigation screen will appear on the audio display.
Page 316 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 313) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 314) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 317 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 317) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 320) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 320) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 318 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 328) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 329) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 319 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To pair a cell phone: On U.S. vehicles with navigation To use HFL, you need to pair your 1. Press and release the HFL Talk system Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to button. If you are pairing a phone the system.
Page 320 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired phones: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 321 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 322 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To make a call using a name in the To make a call using a phone Making a Call HFL phonebook: number: You can make calls using a name in Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk the HFL phonebook or any phone button before a command.
Page 323 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To redial the last number called by To make a call from an imported HFL: phonebook (on models with Press and release the HFL Talk navigation system): button and say ‘‘Redial.’’ 2. From the INFO screen, select ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’...
Page 324 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® 4. Select a phonebook you want to To search for a specific name in 5. Select the name. All the phone choose a phone number from. the phonebook, enter the keyword numbers stored for that name will for either the first or last name.
Page 325 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® If you choose ‘‘Store in To make a call using the navigation display (on models with navigation HandsFreeLink,’’ the phone system): number will be stored in HFL, so you can call it using a voice tag. 2.
Page 326 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Muting a Call When you receive a call, an incoming You can transfer a call from HFL to You can mute your voice to the call notification (if activated) will play your phone, or from your phone to person you are talking to during a and interrupt the audio system if it is...
Page 327 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook NOTE: a Call You can store up to 50 names with Avoid using duplicate name ● HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers on HFL. entries. names during a call. This is useful The numbers you store can be not Avoid using ‘‘home’’...
Page 328 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To edit the number stored in a name: To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 329 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To store a specific phone number On models with navigation system Import Cellular Phonebook: from your cell phone directly to the The entire phonebook data of the cell Cellular Phone Options HFL phonebook (available on some phone that is linked to HFL can be (available on some phones) phones):...
Page 330 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Search Imported Phonebook: Push up the interface selector Once a phonebook has been to show a list. imported, you can search the phone numbers by the person's name. PIN CODE If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
Page 331 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Select a person from the list. Up to These category icons indicate how three category icons are displayed in many numbers are stored for the the left side of the list: name. If a name has more than three Work category icons, ‘‘…’’...
Page 332 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® Delete Imported Phonebook: After making a selection, the PIN Number You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook,’’ and a list of imported phonebooks will be displayed.
Page 333 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘PIN number,’’ then select ‘‘Do not use PIN’’ after you enter the current PIN. The display will change as shown above. Select the phonebook you want. The display will change as shown above.
Page 334 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you System Setup HFL system for security purposes: This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each Press and release the HFL Talk change or customize HFL basic time you start the vehicle.
Page 335 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To change your security pass code: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: ᤳ notification If you get into the vehicle while you button before a command.
Page 336 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ® ® To clear the system: You can also clear the system when Quick Language Selection This operation clears the passcodes, you have forgotten the passcode and Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL cannot access HFL. When HFL asks To quickly change the language: you for the passcode, say ‘‘System phonebook, and all imported...
Page 337 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of between English and French: may not cause harmful interference, and such marks by Honda Motor Co., Press and release the HFL Talk (2) this device must accept any Ltd. is under license. Other button before a command.
Page 338 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® On models with navigation system Interface Dial KNOB ENTER except Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with the navigation system, Bluetooth...
Page 339 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Reading Messages To view previously read messages: ENVELOPE ICON Select ‘‘Messages’’ to display the ● ‘‘Select a message category:’’ If you have new messages, an Press the INFO button, and the screen. Then, select ALL envelope icon appears in the top INFO screen will be shown.
Page 340 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Unread messages have a closed After purchasing your vehicle, envelope icon next to them. The icon messages may not appear disappears when it has already been immediately. read. Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can NOTE: Only diagnostic info receive messages.
Page 341 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Deleting Messages To delete all messages: Message Options NOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/ NOTE: The Delete All Messages campaign messages can only be command does not apply to Recall or deleted by your dealer. Diagnostic Info messages. These To delete a single message: messages must be deleted by your dealer.
Page 342 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Delete － Select this option to delete Find Nearest Acura Dealer － Message Preferences the current message. Select this option to find the nearest To set your AcuraLink preferences Acura dealer using the navigation (the types of messages you want to Voice －...
Page 343 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Auto Reading － Select ON to have AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions, press the SETUP button, push the the system automatically read each interface selector to the right to message to you. Select OFF to select MORE, then rotate the manually select the Voice option when you want a message read to...
Page 344 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Connect to the Acura Server － NOTE: For the Phone Data Message Categories Connection button to be active, you The default setting is prompt. When There are six message categories in need a Bluetooth compatible and a diagnostic info message appears, AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature ®...
Page 345 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Quick Tips Feature Guide Maintenance Minder These messages, based on updated During the first 90 days of These messages provide detailed vehicle information and comments ownership, one of 22 different information about the service needed from other RDX owners, supplement messages appears each day.
Page 346 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® You can use the following message Automated Appointment You can make an appointment with options: your dealer through AcuraLink when Make an appointment from the ● you receive a Maintenance Minder schedule at the dealer. message.
Page 347 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Select the received message, then The system will automatically The confirmation message will be press ENTER. You will see the connect to the Acura server, then displayed on the screen. Make sure message as shown. To make an show you an appropriate to confirm the appointment date, appointment, select ‘‘Schedule...
Page 348 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® To cancel the appointment: Scheduled Dealer Appointment To reschedule the appointment: You will see the screen to reschedule as shown. To make an appointment, Select ‘‘Messages’’ on the select ‘‘Reschedule Appointment,’’ information screen, then press Press the INFO button to go to the then press ENTER.
Page 349 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® If you cancel the appointment, you cannot reschedule it. If you want to change or reschedule the appointment date, call your dealer directly with HFL. The system will request you to The system will automatically confirm the cancellation on the connect to the Acura server, then navigation screen.
Page 350 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Using automated appointment, your For this reason, it is important that Recall/Campaigns registered dealer through Owner we retain your current phone Link is automatically selected. If you number. Please update your want to select another dealer, such as information using My Acura at www.
Page 351 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® Depending on the severity of the Diagnostic Info When an indicator comes on or a problem, the message will let you message is displayed on the Multi- know if you should see your dealer Information Display (MID), immediately or if you can wait a while.
Page 352 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® When you select the Diagnostic Info Reminder Message option, if the HFL is connected to a cellular data service, AcuraLink gathers more information about the problem, and sends it to Acura. There, the information is analyzed and returned to the vehicle with the most accurate repair information.
Page 353 AcuraLink (U.S. models only) ® When you make an appointment Turning the Automated Appointment As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the through My Acura's online Schedule preference off will disable FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Service Appointment, you can be appointment notifications in the following two conditions: (1) This device...
Page 354 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display On models with navigation system On models without navigation system Refer to the navigation system REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY manual for operation of the rearview camera. For the best picture, always keep the POWER BUTTON rearview camera clean, and do not You can turn the camera display on cover the camera lens.
Page 355 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display If the engine has just been started, it Rearview Camera Guide Line The camera display has parking may take a short time for the system guide lines that indicate distance to display the rearview. from your vehicle.
Page 357: Before Driving
Before Driving ......Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ....vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ..gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ......... levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ..need to know how to properly store Tighten Fuel Cap Message luggage or packages.
Page 358 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle's future Your vehicle is designed to operate To help prevent harmful fuel system and reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with engine deposits, use high quality fuel extra attention to how you drive a pump octane of 91 or higher.
Page 359: Fuel Recommendation
Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ lamp on your instrument panel to...
Page 360 Service Station Procedures 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Refueling You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank equalizes. and explosive. You can be Place the cap in the holder on the burned or seriously injured Pull fuel fill door.
Page 361 Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until Tighten Fuel Cap Message Turn the engine off, and confirm the it clicks at least once. If you do not fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen properly tighten the cap, you will it, then retighten it until it clicks at see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’...
Page 362 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE GRIP LATCH SUPPORT ROD CLIP 2. Put your fingers under the front 3. Holding the grip, pull the support edge of the hood near the center. rod out of its clip. Insert the end 1.
Page 363 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Oil Check ‘‘UP’’ MARK remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into DIPSTICK its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 364 Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Refer to Owner's Maintenance Engine Coolant Check Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Checks on page 417 for information Economy Estimates Comparison. RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your Fuel economy is not a fixed number. vehicle.
Page 365: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Highway MPG City MPG The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard ● acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and ● braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are ● Combined Fuel Estimated Annual more efficient when warmed up)
Page 366 Fuel Economy Keep your vehicle clean － In Drive Efficiently Improving Fuel Economy ● Drive moderately － Rapid particular, a build-up of snow or ● Vehicle Maintenance acceleration, abrupt cornering, and mud on your vehicle's underside A properly maintained vehicle hard braking increase fuel adds weight and rolling resistance.
Page 367 Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear Minimize the use of the air Calculating Fuel Economy ● ● possible － If your vehicle has a conditioning system － The A/C Measuring Techniques manual transmission, you can puts an extra load on the engine Direct calculation is the boost your fuel economy by up which makes it use more fuel.
Page 368 Fuel Economy, Accessories and Modifications Checking Your Fuel Economy Modifying your vehicle, or installing non-Acura accessories, may make your vehicle unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information. Miles Gallons Miles per driven of fuel Gallon...
Page 369: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Before installing any accessory: Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or Make sure the accessory does not Improper accessories or ● replacing components with non- obscure any lights, or interfere modifications can affect your Acura components could seriously with proper vehicle operation or vehicle's handling, stability, and affect your vehicle's handling,...
Page 370 Accessories and Modifications Non-Acura wheels, because they ● are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Larger or smaller wheels and tires ● can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems.
Page 371: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR LINING POCKETS storage areas: Glove box ● FRONT DOOR POCKET Front door pockets ● CENTER POCKET Door lining pockets CARGO HOOKS ● Seat-back pockets ● Center pocket ● Console compartment ● Cargo area, including the rear ●...
Page 372 Carrying Cargo Steps for Determining Correct Load Load Limits Limit － The maximum load for your vehicle Overloading or improper is 870 lbs (395 kg). 1. Locate the statement ‘‘The loading can affect handling and combined weight of occupants and See Tire And Loading Information stability and cause a crash in cargo should never exceed XXX kg...
Page 373 Carrying Cargo 5. Determine the combined weight of Cargo Weight Max Load Passenger Weight luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not Example 1 safely exceed the available cargo (870 lbs) (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (570 lbs) and luggage load capacity (395 kg)
Page 374 Carrying Cargo If you fold the rear seats down, tie Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area ● down items that could be thrown Compartment or on a Roof Rack Store or secure all items that could about the vehicle during a crash or Distribute cargo evenly on the ●...
Page 375 Carrying Cargo If you carry large items that Cargo Hooks/Hanger Bars The hanger bars can be used to hang ● prevent you from closing the items. The hanger bar is designed to tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the hang light items (maximum load: 11 passenger area.
Page 376 Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net The cargo net can be used to help hold down light items in the cargo area. The cargo net may not prevent heavy items from being thrown forward in a crash or a sudden stop. Heavy items should be secured to the cargo area floor with the hooks or cinch straps attached to the cargo...
Page 377 Driving ...... This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ...... starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ..... conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ..... automatic transmission. It also Automatic Transmission includes important information on Driving with the Paddle ........
Page 378: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground To prevent rollovers or loss of Your vehicle is equipped with a super clearance that allows you to travel control: handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) over bumps, obstacles, and rough system. When the system senses a Take corners at slower speeds ●...
Page 379: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive 5. Check the seat adjustment (see 10. When you start the engine, check You should do these checks and adjustments before you drive your page 134). the gauges and indicators in the vehicle: instrument panel, and the 6.
Page 380: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Your vehicle's starting system has an 4. Without touching the accelerator auto control mode. When you turn pedal, turn the ignition switch to The immobilizer system protects your the ignition switch to the START (III) the START (III) position, then vehicle from theft.
Page 381 Starting the Engine Your vehicle has an electric vacuum Check Starter System Message pump located in the engine Canada compartment. When you drive in U.S. cold weather or thinner air at high altitude, the electric vacuum pump operates more frequently after the engine is started.
Page 382: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting seconds when you turn the ignition SHIFT LEVER switch to the ON (II) position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 383 Automatic Transmission Park (P) － This position Reverse (R) － Press the brake To shift from: Do this: Press the brake pedal, and mechanically locks the transmission. pedal and press the release button on P to R press the shift lever release Use Park whenever you are turning the front of the shift lever to shift button.
Page 384 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) － Use this position for With the shift lever in D or S, you Engine Speed Limiter your normal driving. The can also use the paddle shifters to If you exceed the maximum speed transmission automatically adjusts to shift the transmission up or down.
Page 385 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release COVER This allows you to move the shift NOTCH lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. Set the parking brake. 2.
Page 386: Driving With The Paddle Shifters
Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the D position, pulling either paddle shifter switches from D-normal drive mode, to D-paddle shift mode. You can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters.
Page 387 Driving with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission will not The transmission control system The transmission downshifts to first monitors the accelerator pedal use allow you to shift up or down if: gear and returns to drive mode (D) and your driving conditions. When when the vehicle comes to a You downshift before the engine ●...
Page 388 Driving with the Paddle Shifters When you accelerate from a stop, the Using the Paddle Shifters in the S GEAR POSITION INDICATOR transmission starts in first gear, and position (Sequential Shift Mode) With the shift lever in the S position, you must manually upshift between you can select the sequential shift first and fifth gears.
Page 389 Driving with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission will not Starting in Second Gear Downshifting with the paddle shifter When you are in sequential shift allows you to increase the engine allow you to shift up or down if: mode, and the vehicle is stopped, braking when going down steep or You downshift before the engine ●...
Page 390 Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ) System ® Recommended Shift Points Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ SH-AWD Torque Distribution Drive in the highest gear that lets the (SH-AWD ® ) System Monitor engine run and accelerate smoothly. If equipped TORQUE INDICATOR This will give you good fuel economy...
Page 391 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ) System ® Each torque indicator is displayed as a bar graph divided into 5 segments. The number of segments represents the amount of torque distributed to each wheel. When there is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as cruising on level roads at the same speed, the torque distribution...
Page 392 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips ● you park your vehicle. Make sure the Make sure the moonroof and the the front wheels away from the ● parking brake is set firmly, or your windows are closed.
Page 393: Braking System
Braking System Resting your foot on the pedal keeps Your vehicle is equipped with disc Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power the brakes applied lightly, builds up The hydraulic system that operates assist using negative pressure heat, and reduces their effectiveness the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 394: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 395 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully uneven surfaces, such as gravel or distance it takes to stop the released, the EBD system may also...
Page 396 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire If you think you can safely drive a Low Tire Pressure/TPMS pressure monitoring system (TPMS) short distance to a service station, Indicator that turns on every time you start the proceed slowly to the station, then When the low tire pressure/TPMS engine and monitors the pressure in...
Page 397 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Although your tire pressure is For example, if you check and fill Tire Pressure Monitor your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly. pressure will be lower than Each tire, including the spare, should measured and could be underinflated...
Page 398 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) U.S. Canada This shows that front left tire is losing pressure. SEL/RESET BUTTON To see the inflation pressures of all Each tire has its own pressure When any of the tires have low four tires, press the SEL/RESET sensor.
Page 399 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on, or the multi- information display shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message, the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page 396).
Page 400 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This indicator and the warning Changing a Tire with TPMS As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the If you have a flat tire, the low tire message on the multi-information FCC rules.
Page 401 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® If the indicator does not come on The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA OFF Indicator system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns the ON (II) position, there may be a When VSA is off, the VSA OFF...
Page 402 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® Without VSA, your vehicle will have VSA and Tire Sizes VSA OFF SWITCH normal braking and cornering ability, Driving with varying tire or wheel but it will not have VSA traction and sizes may cause the VSA to stability enhancement.
Page 403: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Be sure to read the Off-Highway Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and Driving Guidelines section on page their cargo. You can also use it to tow 405 if you plan to tow off paved a trailer if you carefully observe the surfaces.
Page 404 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) － The maximum allowable start by loading 60% of the load toward the front of the trailer and 40% weight of the vehicle axle is : toward the rear, then re-adjust the SH-AWD: load as needed.
Page 405 Towing a Trailer Hitches Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Any hitch used on your vehicle must The best way to confirm that all loads Accessories be properly bolted to the underbody. are within limits is to check them at a Towing can require a variety of public scale.
Page 406 Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights GROUND HAZARD LEFT TURN Acura recommends that any trailer Trailer lights and equipment must (BLACK) LIGHT SIGNAL with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs comply with federal, provincial, (ORANGE) (YELLOW) (450 kg) or more has its own brakes. territorial, and local regulations.
Page 407 Towing a Trailer Additional Towing Equipment Since lighting and wiring vary by Pre-Tow Checklist Many states, Canadian provinces and trailer type and brand, you should When preparing to tow, and before territories require special outside have a qualified technician install a driving away, be sure to check the mirrors when towing a trailer.
Page 408 Towing a Trailer The trailer has been properly The lights and brakes on your Driving Safely With a Trailer ● ● serviced and is in good condition. vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and properly. height of a trailer will affect your All weights and loads are within ●...
Page 409 Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Making Turns and Braking When driving uphill and downhill, Drive slower than normal in all Make turns more slowly and wider use the S position (without using the driving situations, and obey posted than normal.
Page 410 Towing a Trailer Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Backing Up When climbing hills, closely watch Crosswinds and air turbulence Always drive slowly and have your temperature gauge (see page caused by passing trucks can disrupt someone guide you when backing 78).
Page 411 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Important Safety Precautions Your vehicle has been designed To avoid loss of control or rollover, Improperly operating this primarily for use on pavement. But be sure to follow all precautions and vehicle on or off-pavement can its higher ground clearance and recommendations.
Page 412 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Check Out Your Vehicle Accelerating and Braking Avoiding Obstacles Before you leave the pavement, be For better traction on all surfaces, Debris in the road can damage your sure to do all scheduled maintenance accelerate slowly and gradually build suspension or other components.
Page 413 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If you spin the wheels excessively Crossing a Stream If You Get Stuck Avoid driving through deep water. If Avoid driving on soft sand, deep trying to get unstuck, you may you encounter water in your route (a mud, or other surfaces where you overheat the components of the small stream or large puddle, for...
Page 415 Maintenance ..... This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, Maintenance Safety ....important to keep your vehicle well replacement, or repair of Maintenance Minder ......maintained and how to follow basic emissions control devices and Fluid Locations ...... maintenance safety precautions.
Page 416: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. Do ● section should be performed by a not run the engine unless Improperly maintaining this certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. vehicle or failing to correct a mechanic.
Page 417 Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and Engine Oil Life The remaining engine oil life is important features of the multi- shown on the display according to information display on your vehicle is this table: INFO the Maintenance Minder Calculated Engine Displayed BUTTONS...
Page 418 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) When the remaining engine oil life is When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 Press the SEL/RESET button on the 15 to 6 percent, the multi-information percent, the multi-information display steering wheel repeatedly to select display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’...
Page 419 Maintenance Minder These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the oil life minder as previously described. The message will be canceled if the button on the steering wheel is pressed.
Page 420: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder TOTAL PAST DUE This message is displayed again DISTANCE TRAVELED when you drive over 10 miles (for U.S. U.S. U.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadian models) after seeing the 0% message. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset CANADA MAINTENANCE CODE the display as previously described.
Page 421 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 422 Maintenance Minder Your authorized dealer knows your Important Maintenance vehicle best and can provide Precautions If you have the required service done competent, efficient service. but do not reset the display, or reset However, service at a dealer is not the display without doing the service, mandatory to keep your warranties in the system will not show the proper...
Page 423 Maintenance Minder Brakes － Check the fluid level U.S. Vehicles: Owner's Maintenance Checks ● According to state and federal You should check the following monthly. See page 429. regulations, failure to perform items at the specified intervals. If you Tires － Check the tire pressure ●...
Page 424 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items ᤳ1 Replace engine oil Rotate tires ● ● ᤳ1 Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element ● ● ● Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 425: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK RADIATOR CAP (Yellow loop)
Page 426: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and Required Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level on engine's performance and longevity. the engine oil dipstick.
Page 427 Adding Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Ambient Temperature The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-30 oil is formulated for year- round protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Page 428: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter 3. Remove the oil filter, and let the according to the maintenance remaining oil drain. A special messages shown on the multi- wrench (available from your information display. The oil and filter dealer) is required.
Page 429 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 6. Put a new washer on the drain 8. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Improper disposal of engine oil can be Tighten the drain bolt to: indicator should go out within 5 harmful to the environment.
Page 430: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 431 Engine Coolant 5. Put the radiator cap back on, and RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP tighten it fully. 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's cooling system.
Page 432: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the Fill up to here windshield washer reservoir at least Front monthly during normal use. WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR To check the Fill the reservoir with a good-quality On U.S. models: windshield washer fluid level, open windshield washer fluid.
Page 433 Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid DIPSTICK The transmission should be drained Do not use engine antifreeze or a and refilled with new fluid when this vinegar/water solution in the service is shown on a maintenance windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze message on the multi-information can damage your vehicle's paint, while display.
Page 434: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Always use Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid). Use only Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid). Do not mix with other transmission fluids. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Using transmission fluid other than MARK Acura ATF DW-1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation FILL PLUG and durability, and could result in...
Page 435: Brake Fluid
Minder information, replace the container, as a temporary brake fluid every 3 years. replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 436: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid Always use Acura Power Steering If you are not sure how to add fluid, UPPER LEVEL Fluid. You may use another power contact your dealer. steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Acura PSF as soon as possible.
Page 437 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Bulb when your vehicle was new. If you Your vehicle has halogen headlight regularly carry heavy items in the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its base, and protect the glass cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be required.
Page 438 Lights 3. Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ Replacing a Front Side Marker Turn it clockwise to lock it in Parking Light Bulb Light Bulb place. BULB 4. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 439 Lights 3. Install the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs BULBS headlight assembly. Turn it (in Tailgate) clockwise to lock it in place. COVER 4. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. SOCKETS 3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Page 440 Lights 5. Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing Rear Bulbs the new bulb is working. (in Rear Pillar) 6. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 7. Reinstall the light assembly cover. BOLTS COVERS BULB...
Page 441 Lights 6. Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb SCREWS the new bulb is working. Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle 7. Put the socket back into the light it by its plastic case, and protect the assembly, and turn it clockwise to glass from contact with your skin or...
Page 442 Lights 5. Install the new bulb into the hole Replacing a High-mount Brake and turn it one-quarter turn Light Bulb clockwise to lock it in place. SCREWS 6. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
Page 443 Lights 5. Press the brake pedal to make Side Turn Signal Lights SOCKET sure the new bulb is working. Each outside mirror has side turn BULB signal lights. The lights should be 6. Put the socket back into the light replaced by your dealer.
Page 444 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats If you use a non-Acura floor mat, Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats make sure it fits properly and that it Unlock can be used with the floormat Lock OPENING anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 445 Audio Antenna, Intercooler, Dust and Pollen Filter Audio Antenna Intercooler Do not spray water (from such sources ANTENNA as garden hoses, high pressure sprayers) into the engine compartment. It may cause serious damage to your vehicle, and could also damage the intercooler fins.
Page 446: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. To replace a front wiper blade: 2.
Page 447 Wiper Blades BLADE TABS REINFORCEMENT BLADE 3. Remove the blade from the blade 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If 5. Install the new blade onto the assembly: they have no plastic or metal blade assembly: reinforcement along the back Find two tabs with a ‘‘SET’’...
Page 448 Wiper Blades 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly WIPER ARM onto the wiper arm. Make sure it BLADE locks in place. 7. Make sure the blade is completely installed and that its edge is not bunched up. 8. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger's side first, then the driver's side.
Page 449 Wiper Blades, Wheels Wheels BLADE Clean the wheels as you would the rest of the exterior. Wash them with the same solution, and rinse them thoroughly. Aluminum alloy wheels have a protective clear-coat that keeps the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
Page 450 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Even though your vehicle is Inflation Guidelines tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 451 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures Tire Inspection tires are hot (driven for several The following charts show the Every time you check inflation, you miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
Page 452 Tires Tire Service Life Tire Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The service life of your tires is In addition to proper inflation, correct dependent on many factors, wheel alignment helps to decrease including, but not limited to, driving tire wear. If you find a tire is worn habits, road conditions, vehicle unevenly, have your dealer check the loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 453 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 454 Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Winter Driving Tires marked ‘‘M ＋ S’’ or ‘‘All Wheels: Installing improper tires on your Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- 18 x 7 1/2J (TPMS) vehicle can affect handling and weather tread design suitable for stability.
Page 455 Tires When installing cables, follow the Tire Chains Mount tire chains on your tires when manufacturer's instructions, and Using the wrong chains, or not required by driving conditions or mount them as tight as you can. properly installing chains, can local laws.
Page 456: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a TEST INDICATOR WINDOW white or yellowish powder). To The battery gives off explosive remove it, cover the terminals with a hydrogen gas during normal solution of baking soda and water. It operation.
Page 457 Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage On models with navigation system On models without navigation system Vehicle Storage If your vehicle's battery is The navigation system will also If you need to park your vehicle for disconnected, or goes dead, the time disable itself.
Page 458 Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a Interior Care ● ● ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made from Leather If the vehicle is to be stored for a ● a porous material such as cotton. Vacuum dirt and dust from the longer period, it should be Non-porous materials, such as leather frequently.
Page 459: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected ....This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ....common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won't Start ......gives you information about how to Jump Starting ....
Page 460: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS temporary replacement only. Get Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). ● your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your This tire gives a harsher ride and ●...
Page 461: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and If you have a flat tire while driving, WING BOLT stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the Drive slowly along the shoulder until transmission in Park.
Page 462 Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT for normal tire WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUTS TOOLS WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINT JACK 5. Remove the tools, wing bolt and 6. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 7. Place the jack under the jacking the jack.
Page 463 Changing a Flat Tire 11. Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 464 Changing a Flat Tire Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. For spare For normal tire tire 18. Reinstall the cargo area floor, and close the tailgate.
Page 465: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the ● start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 466 If the Engine Won't Start Are you using a properly coded Do you have fuel? Check the fuel The Starter Operates Normally ● ● In this case, the starter motor's speed key? An improperly coded key will gauge; the low fuel indicator may sounds normal, or even faster than cause the immobilizer system not be working.
Page 467: Jump Starting
Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: Although this seems like a simple 1. Open the hood, and check the procedure, you should take several physical condition of the battery. precautions. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
Page 468 Jump Starting 4. Connect the second jumper cable 7. Once your vehicle is running, to the negative (－) terminal on disconnect the negative cable from the booster battery. Connect the your vehicle, then from the other end to the grounding point booster battery.
Page 469: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats 2. If you see steam and/or spray The reading of the vehicle's temperature gauge on the multi- coming from under the hood, turn Driving with the temperature gauge information display should stay in the off the engine. Wait until you see reading at the H (Hot) mark can cause midrange.
Page 470 If the Engine Overheats 5. Look for any obvious coolant 9. Start the engine, and set the leaks, such as a split radiator hose. temperature to maximum heat Removing the radiator cap Everything is still extremely hot, (climate control to AUTO at while the engine is hot can ‘‘...
Page 471 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system warning lights. come on when the engine is indicator comes on brightly running.
Page 472: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, it means one been disconnected or gone dead, If you keep driving with the malfunction of the engine's emissions control these codes may be erased. It can indicator lamp on, you can damage systems may have a problem.
Page 473: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator If the fluid level is low, take your Slow down by shifting to a lower Brake System Indicator (Red) vehicle to a dealer, and have the gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system inspected for leaks or when it is safe.
Page 474 Brake System Indicator You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE The brake system indicator (amber) Brake System Indicator on the instrument panel normally SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- (Amber) comes on when you turn the ignition information display (see page 79). U.S.
Page 475 Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) FUSE LABEL The vehicle's fuses are contained in The primary under-hood fuse box is The secondary under-hood fuse box three fuse boxes. in the engine compartment on the is next to the battery. To open it, driver's side.
Page 476 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 473 and 474, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 477 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 478 Fuses 6. If the replacement fuse of the same On models with navigation system rating blows in a short time, there If the navigation system fuse is Replacing a fuse with one that has a is probably a serious electrical removed, the navigation system will higher rating greatly increases the problem in your vehicle.
Page 479: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Circuits Protected No. Amps. 20 A Headlight High Main 20 A Small Lights Main 7.5 A TPMS 30 A Headlight Low Main － Not Used 7.5 A Starter Diagnosis 20 A Moonroof 20 A Door Lock 20 A Driver's Power Window －...
Page 480 Fuse Locations Primary Fuse Box UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARY No. Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A Circuits Protected No. Amps. 15 A Stop & Horn 100 A Main Fuse 20 A Driver's Power Seat Reclining ᤳ 30 A SH-AWD 20 A Driver's Power Seat Sliding 80 A Option Main...
Page 481: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing (Execpt SH-AWD models) If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or There are two ways to tow your be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle vehicle: the ground, do this: with just a rope or chain.
Page 482 Emergency Towing Improper towing preparation will Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if damage the transmission. Follow the bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the above procedure exactly. If you cannot The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) shift the transmission or start the...
Page 483 Technical Information ....The diagrams in this section give you Identification Numbers Three Way Catalytic .............. the dimensions and capacities of Specifications Converter ....... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Emissions Testing ......identification numbers.
Page 484: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER numbers located in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 485 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER...
Page 486: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 182.5 in (4,635 mm) Fuel tank Approx. 18.0 US gal (68 L) Width 73.6 in (1,870 mm) ᤳ1 Engine oil Change Height 65.2 in (1,655 mm) Including Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) 5.0 US qt (4.7 L) filter Track Front...
Page 487 Specifications Lights Air Conditioning 12 V － 60 W (HB3) Headlights High Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) 12 V － 35 W (D2S) ᤳ Charge quantity 15.8－17.6 oz (450－500 g) 12 V － 24/2.2 CP (Amber) Front turn signal/parking lights Lubricant type SP-10 12 V －...
Page 488 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for comparative rating based on the wear lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 489 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire's resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 490: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Size Whenever tires are replaced, they The tire identification number (TIN) have a number of markings. Those should be replaced with tires of the is a group of numbers and letters that you should be aware of are described same size.
Page 491 Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation As an added safety feature, your Glossary of Tire Terminology Tire Pressure Monitoring System Cold Tire Pressure － The tire air (TPMS) － Required Federal vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure when the vehicle has been pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Explanation...
Page 492 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Driving on a significantly under- Your vehicle has also been equipped TPMS malfunctions may occur for a inflated tire causes the tire to with a TPMS malfunction indicator to variety of reasons, including the overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 493: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act Crankcase Emissions Control ᤳ vehicle's engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act System products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile Your vehicle has a positive crankcase monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 494 Emissions Controls PGM-FI System Onboard Refueling Vapor Replacement Parts The PGM-FI system uses sequential The emissions control systems are Recovery multiport fuel injection. The onboard refueling vapor designed and certified to work It has three subsystems: air intake, recovery (ORVR) system captures together in reducing emissions to engine control, and fuel control.
Page 495: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converters Keep the engine well maintained. ● contain precious metals that serve as Have your vehicle diagnosed and ● catalysts, promoting chemical repaired if it is misfiring, reactions to convert the exhaust backfiring, stalling, or otherwise gasses without affecting the metals.
Page 496: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that 4. Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 497 Emissions Testing 9. Then drive in city/suburban traffic 8. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can for at least 10 minutes. When maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph traffic conditions allow, let the (80 to 100 km/h) for at least 20 vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal minutes.
Page 499 Warranty and Client Relations ... Client Service Information ....Warranty Coverages ..... Reporting Safety Defects ....Authorized Manuals...
Page 500: Client Service Information
A detailed description of the ● Tel: (787) 620-7546 Relations. problem U.S. Owners: Name of the dealer who sold the ● American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle to you Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 382-2238...
Page 501: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages － U.S. Owners Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited － provides prorated Your new vehicle is covered by these all exterior body panels are covered Warranty warranties: for rust-through from the inside for coverage for a replacement battery the specified time period with no purchased from your dealer.
Page 502: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway Traffic Safety immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying inform Transport Canada.
Page 503: Authorized Manuals
2012 Acura RDX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61STK30 2007 Model series Acura RDX Body Repair Manual 31STK650 2012 Acura RDX Owner's Manual 31STK850 2012 Acura RDX Navigation System Manual 31STKM50 2012 Acura RDX Maintenance Journal 31STKQ50 2012 Acura RDX Advanced Technology Guide...
Page 505 Index ............... Armrests Maintenance ............. Audio Antenna Specifications ..........Audio System 172, 216 Before Driving Accessories and ........ Automatic Lighting Off Belts, Seat 9, 20 ......Modifications ............Feature Beverage Holders ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Bluetooth ....Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Audio 212, 280...
Page 506 Index ..........Bulb Replacement CD Care Tether Anchorage Points ..............Back-up Lights Ceiling Lights Cleaning the Seat Belts ............Brake Lights Certification Label Client Service Information ................. Fog Lights Chains, Tires Climate Control Sensors ....
Page 507 Index ........Customized Settings Locking and Unlocking Hazard Warning Flashers ..........Power Door Locks Jump Starting DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Low Oil Pressure ............Vehicles) Indicator 65, 465 ..Driver and Passenger Safety Malfunction Indicator .....
Page 508 Index ................. Engine Number FM/AM Radio Reception Gasoline ................. Ethanol in Gasoline Fog Lights Low Fuel Indicator ....Evaporative Emissions Folding the Rear Seats Down Octane Requirement ................Controls Four-way Flashers Tank, Refueling ..
Page 509 Index .... Automatic Lighting Off Ignition Malfunction Indicator ................. Automatic Lighting On Keys Lamp 65, 466 ............. Daytime Running Lights Switch Passenger Airbag Off ........High Beam Indicator Timing Control System Seat Belt Reminder 20, 64 ..
Page 510 Index ...... Instrument Panel Brightness Lap/Shoulder Belt 15, 21 ....... Instruments and Controls LATCH Anchorage System ......... Intercooler Lights ......Maintenance ..............Interface Dial Indicator ..Main Items and Sub Items ..............Interior Care Interior ........Minder ......
Page 511 Index ......Numbers, Identification Owner's Maintenance Checks Power Seat Adjustments ........Oxygenated Fuels Power Socket Locations ....Power Steering Fluid ......Power Windows ..Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Octane Requirement, ...... Preparing to Drive ..........Gasoline Panel Brightness Control ....
Page 512 Index ......Readiness Codes Replacing Seat Belts After a Advice for Pregnant Women ........Rear Lights, Bulb Crash Automatic Seat Belt ..............Replacement Reporting Safety Defects Tensioners ..............Rear Seat Folding Down Required Engine Oil Cleaning ......
Page 513 Index ..............Service Intervals Spark Plugs Steam Coming from Engine ........Service Manual (U.S. only) Specifications Steering Wheel ..............Service Station Procedures Speed Control Adjustments ..............Setting the Clock Speed Limiter Anti-theft Column Lock ........
Page 514 Index ....Taking Care of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Trailer Towing Tips ................Unexpected (TPMS) 390, 485 Weight Limit ..Technical Descriptions Low Tire Pressure Indicator TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ........DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Tire Pressure Monitor 78, 391 System)
Page 515 Index USB Flash Memory Device Error Washer, Windshield ........ Messages 211, 279 Checking the Fluid Level ........Used Oil, How to Dispose of Operation ......® Radio 179, 228 ........Wheels ..... Adjusting the Steering ... Alignment and Balance ......
Page 518: Service Information Summary
Avoid driving with an extremely low Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid Brake Fluid: fuel level. Running out of fuel could (DPSF) only. Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid cause the engine to misfire, damaging DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Capacity: the catalytic converter.

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