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its Discovery mode. Up to six phones can be paired to the HFL. The following procedure works for most phones. If you cannot pair your phone to the HFL with this procedure, refer to your phone’s operating manual, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink the Hands Free Link client support at (888) 528-7876, or call your phone retailer. During the pairing process, turn off any previously paired phones before pairing a new phone.

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2.

With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup options are status, pair, edit, delete, and list.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘The pairing process requires operation of your mobile phone. For safety, only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped. State a four- digit code for pairing. Note this code. It will be requested by the phone.’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the four-digit code you want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’

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4.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Searching for a Bluetooth phone.’’

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NOTE: common way to get your phone into its Discovery mode. If these steps do not work on your phone, refer to the phone’s operating manual.

5.

6.

Follow the prompts on your phone to get it into its Discovery mode. The phone will search for the HFL. When it comes up, select HandsFreeLink from the list of options displayed on your phone.

When asked by the phone, enter the four-digit code from step 3 into your phone. The HFL response is ‘‘A new phone has been found. What would you like to name this phone?’’

7.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you want to use. For example, say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Eric’s phone has been successfully paired. Returning to the main menu.’’

8.

If you want to pair another phone, repeat steps 1 through 7.

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Torenameapairedphone,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup options are status, pair, edit, delete, and list.’’

Todeleteapairedphone,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Phone setup options are status, pair, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Which phone would you like to delete?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name of the phone you want to delete. For example say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like to delete Eric’s phone?’’

2.

3.

4.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Which phone would you like to edit?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name of the phone you want to rename. For example, say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What is the new name for Eric’s phone?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new name of the phone. For example, say ‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The name has been changed. Returning to the main menu.’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

4.

5.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to delete Eric’s phone.’’ Say ‘‘OK’’ to continue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’

Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘OK’’ after the beep, the HFL response is ‘‘The phone has been deleted. Returning to the main menu.’’ If you say ‘‘Go back,’’ or ‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not be deleted.

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Tolistallpairedphones,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup options are status, pair, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL responds by listing the name of each paired phone. When all phones paired to the system have been read, the HFL response is ‘‘The entire list has been read. Returning to the main menu.’’

Tofindoutthestatusofthephonebeing used,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup options are status, pair, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An example of the HFL response is, ‘‘Eric’s phone is linked. Battery strength is three bars. Signal strength is five bars, and the phone is roaming. Returning to the main menu.’’

Tochangefromthecurrentlylinked phonetoanotherpairedphone,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. 1. After the beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Searching for the next phone.’’ The HFL then disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone. If no other phones are found, the first phone remains linked.

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem You can also make a call directly from the list shown on the navigation display.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

4.

To end the call, press the Back button.

Making a Call You can make calls using any phone number, or by using a name in the HFL phonebook. You can also redial the last number called. During a call, the HFL allows you to talk up to 30
minutes after you remove the key from the ignition switch.

Tomakeacallusingaphonenumber, dothis: 1.

With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name or number would you like to call/ dial?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number you want to call. For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or continue to add numbers.’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

TomakeacallusinganameintheHFL phonebook,dothis: 1.

With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What name or number would you like to call/ dial?’’

2.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you want to call. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

4.

To end the call, press the Back button.

To redial the last number called by the phone, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Redialing.’’ Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

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Sending Numbers or Names During a Call The HFL allows you to send numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu- driven phone system. You can also program account numbers into the HFL phonebook for easy retrieval during menu-driven calls.

Tosendanumberduringacall,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. 1. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name or number would you like to send?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number you want to send. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘1, 2, 3. Say send, or continue to add numbers.’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones will be sent, and the call will continue.

Tosendanameduringacall,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What name or number would you like to send?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you want to send. For example, say ‘‘Account number.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like to send account number?’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones will be sent, and the call will continue.

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Receiving a Call If you receive a call when you are not on the phone, the HFL interrupts the audio system (if it is on), and plays the incoming call notification, if activated. To answer the call, press the Talk button and begin speaking. If you don’t want to answer the call, press the Back button.

If your phone has Call Waiting, and you receive a call when you are on the phone, press and release the Talk button to answer it. When you do this, the original call is placed on hold. To return to the original call, press the Talk button again. If you don’t want to answer the new call, disregard it, and continue with your original call. If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call, press the Back button.

Transferring a Call During a call, you can transfer it from the HFL to your phone, or from your phone to the HFL.

Tomuteyourvoice,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’

TotransferacallfromtheHFLtoyour phone,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer.’’ The audio switches from the HFL to the phone.

Totransferacallfromyourphonetothe HFL,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer.’’ The audio switches from your phone to the HFL.

Muting a Call During a call, you can mute or unmute your voice to the person you are talking to.

Tounmuteyourvoice,dothis: 2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is canceled.’’

Setting up the Phonebook The HFL phonebook can store up to 50 names with their associated numbers. These can be any types of numbers. For example, you can store a phone number and use it to make a call, or you can store an account number and use it during a call to a menu-driven phone system.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Toaddaname,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name would you like to store?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to store. For example, say ‘‘Eric’’ or say ‘‘account number.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What is the number for Eric,’’ or ‘‘What is the number for account number?’’

4.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number. For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123 456
7891.’’

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5.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account number) has been stored. Returning to the main menu.’’

Toeditthenumberofaname,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. 1. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name would you like to edit?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to edit. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What is the new number for Eric?’’

4.

5.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new number for Eric. For example, say ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘987 654 3219.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘The number has been changed. Returning to the main menu.’’

Todeleteaname,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘What name would you like to delete?’’

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4.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to delete. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Do you want to delete Eric?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The name has been deleted. Returning to the main menu.’’

Tolistallnamesinthephonebook,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘The Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook. When the end of the list is reached, the HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list has been read. Returning to the main menu.’’

Tocallanamefromthephonebooklist, dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, and list.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook. When it says the name you want to call, for example, Eric, press the Talk button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your paired phones, and all names in the HFL phonebook. Clearing is recommended before you sell your vehicle.

Toclearthesystem,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘System options are setup and clear.’’

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Changing Language (Canadian Models Only) TochangefromEnglishtoFrench,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Change language.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘English or French?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘French.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez sélectionné Français. Les noms enregistrés en mode Anglais ne seront pas accessible en mode Français. Voulez-vous continuer?’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Oui.’’ If there are no paired phones without French name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘La langue a été changée. Retour au menu principal.’’

If there are paired phones

NOTE: without French name tags, the following prompts will continue.

If there are paired phones without French name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘Pour que le système identifie les téléphones qui ont été jumelés dans une autre langue, les noms des téléphones doivent être ré- enregistrés.’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

2.

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘This process will clear all paired phones, clear all entries in the phonebook, and clear the passcode. Is this what you would like to do?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to clear all paired phones, all phonebook entries, and the passcode. This may take up to 2
minutes to complete.’’ Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to proceed, or say ‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’

4.

If you said ‘‘OK,’’ after a short period of time, the HFL response is, ‘‘System has been cleared. Returning to the main menu.’’

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The HFL response is, for example, ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour Paul’s phone ?’’ Press and ＜ release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour phone ?’’ Press and release the Talk button. Say ‘‘Téléphone de Pat.’’ After all paired phones missing a French name tag are re- recorded, the HFL will prompt, ‘‘Retour au menu principal.’’

Pat’s

＜

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TochangefromFrenchtoEnglish,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Changer Langue.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘Anglais ou Français?’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Anglais.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘You have selected English. Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be accessible in English mode. Would you like to continue?’’

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ If there are no paired phones without English name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘The language has been changed. Returning to the main menu.’’

If there are paired phones

NOTE: without English name tags, the following prompts will continue.

If there are paired phones without English name tags, the HFL response is ‘‘The language has been changed. For the system to identify phones that were paired while in another language, the phone names need to be re-recorded.’’

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

4.

?’’ Press

Téléphone de Paul

The HFL says, for example, ‘‘What is the English name for ＜ ＞ and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Paul’s phone. ’’ The HFL response is ‘‘What is the English name for Téléphone de Pat ?’’ Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pat’s phone.’’ After all paired phones missing an English name tag are re-recorded, the HFL will say ‘‘Returning to the main menu.’’

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AsrequiredbytheFCC:Thisdevice complieswithPart15oftheFCCrules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynot causeharmfulinterference,and(2)this devicemustacceptanyinterference received,includinginterferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210.Operationis subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedure

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. Use of a gasoline with a pump octane number less than 87 can lead to engine damage. Onvehicleswithmanualtransmission You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive the vehicle at low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by shifting to a lower gear.

We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly

recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 % ethanol by volume and up to 15 % MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide

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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

Refueling

Push

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the gas pump.

2.

To open the fuel fill door, push down on the lever located to the left of the driver’s seat.

Service Station Procedure

TETHER

ATTACHMENT

3.

FUEL FILL CAP Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the fuel filler with a tether. Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door.

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Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page will also see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi- information display.

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6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

Service Station Procedure

4.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

5.

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

To Open the Hood: 1.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

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LATCH

GRIP

SUPPORT ROD

Service Station Procedure

To Close the Hood: Lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

CLIP

3.

Pull the support rod out of its clip by holding the grip, and insert the end into the designated hole in the hood.

2.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

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Service Station Procedure

Oil Check

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

MAX

MIN

DIPSTICK (orange handle)

Park the vehicle on a level surface. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange handle).

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.

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4.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

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Adding Engine Oil

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Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant for 295
information on adding the proper coolant.

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Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks for information about checking other items on your vehicle.

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Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include:

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Represents urban

City MPG driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

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Represents a

Highway MPG mixture of rural and interstate driving, in a warmed-up vehicle, typical of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. A range of miles per gallon

Fuel Economy

City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

achieved is also provided.

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Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost − Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the combined fuel economy.

For more information on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit fueleconomy.gov vehicles.gc.ca

www. (Canada: Visit

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Factors 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 more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy

VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi- Owner’s information display (see Maintenance Checks 288
on page For example:

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Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 291
Maintain proper tire inflation An under-inflated tire increases − ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy. Avoid carrying excess weight in It puts a heavier your vehicle load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. In Keep your vehicle clean particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

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DriveEfficiently

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Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

Rapid

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If your vehicle has a

Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag. Always drive in the highest gear possible manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible. Avoid excessive idling − results in 0 miles per gallon. Minimize the use of the air conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

The A/C

Idling

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Fuel Economy

Calculating Fuel Economy

CheckingYourFuelEconomy

MeasuringTechniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

1) 2) 3) 4)

Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off. Reset trip counter to zero. Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill. Follow one of the simple calculations above.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can make your vehicle unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although non-Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability.

Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page ) or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact your dealer for assistance. If possible, have your dealer inspect the final installation.

Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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Accessories and Modifications

Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.

Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle’s safety systems could make the systems ineffective.

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer.

Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non- Acura components could seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

Some examples are:

Lowering the vehicle with a non- Acura suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with a non- Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.

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).

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Carrying Cargo

DOOR POCKET

CENTER POCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

GLOVE BOX

TRUNK

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Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Glove box

Door pockets

Trunk, including the back seats when folded down

Center pocket

Console compartment

However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.

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Carrying Cargo

Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.

See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

Label Example

Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

(2)

(3)

(4)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)

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Locate the statement ‘‘The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400

150) = 650 lbs.)

750 (5

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Carrying Cargo

(5)

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs)

Cargo Weight (550 lbs)

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs)

Cargo Weight (250 lbs)

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs)

Cargo Weight (100 lbs)

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If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the trunk lid, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To avoid the possibility of poisoning on page 55

, follow the instructions

carbon monoxide

Carrying Cargo in the Trunk

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop.

If you fold down the back seat, tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop.

Carrying Cargo

Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment

Store or secure all items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll underneath and interfere with the proper operation of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or the driver’s ability to operate the pedals.

Keep the glove box closed while driving. If it is open, a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.

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Driving

This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.

Preparing to Drive Starting the Engine Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Parking Braking System Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Tire Pressure Monitoring

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System (TPMS)

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

System

Towing a Trailer

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6.

7.

Check the seat adjustment (see page

138

).

11.

Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see pages

and

145

146

).

8.

Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 125

).

9.

Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.

10.

Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page ).

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Preparing to Drive

You should do these checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle:

1.

Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.

2.

Check that the hood is fully closed.

3.

Check that the trunk is fully closed.

4.

5.

Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.

Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.

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1.

Apply the parking brake.

4.

2.

3.

In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.

Manualtransmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way.

Automatictransmission: Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.

Starting the Engine

Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again.

6.

If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting to clear flooding. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s f uel system is disabled. For more inf ormation, see page

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5.

If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.

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Manual Transmission

Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’

When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill. Before downshifting, make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer’s red zone in the lower gear. Downshift one gear at a time.

Rapid slowing or speeding up can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. If you crash, you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces.

Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emis- sions control. The following shift points are recommended:

Shift up

Normal acceleration

1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th

12 mph (19 km/h) 23 mph (37 km/h) 34 mph (54 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 56 mph (90 km/h)

The manual transmission is syn- chronized in all forward gears for smooth operation. When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.

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Reverse Lockout The 6-speed manual transmission has an electric lockout so you cannot accidentally shift from fifth to reverse instead of sixth while the vehicle is moving. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is stopped:

Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone.

The engine speed limiter only works when you upshift; engine speed is not limited during downshifts. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red zone.

Manual Transmission

1.

Apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position.

2.

Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse.

3.

With the clutch pedal still pressed, start the engine.

If you need to use this procedure to shift to reverse, your vehicle may be developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator, there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible.

When the ‘‘D’’ indicator warns of a possible problem with the transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 83

).

Shifting

SHIFT LEVER

To shift from any position, move the shift lever. You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.

Automatic Transmission

Shift Lever Position Indicators

These indicators in the tachometer show which position the shift lever is in.