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If one or more of your vehicle tires are low on pressure, you will see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the display. See page for more information on the tire 265
pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

If the level of the fuel in the tank gets low, you will see ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ on the multi-information display, and you must refuel soon. The low fuel indicator on the instrument panel will also come on.

Canadianmodelsonly If the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir gets low, you will see ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ on the multi-information display.

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PassengerSideAirbagOff

CheckVSASystem

CheckEngineOilLevel

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Canada

If the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off, you will see ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ on the multi-information display. See page

for more information.

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If there is a problem with the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, you will see ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display. If you see this message, have the VSA system checked by your dealer (see page

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If the engine oil is very low or has lost pressure, you will see ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ on the multi- information display. You will also see the low oil pressure indicator in the instrument panel flashing or staying on. If you see this message, you should take immediate action since serious engine damage is possible. Follow the procedure on page 335

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CheckTransmission

CheckABSSystem

CheckAirbagSystem

Multi-Information Display

Automatictransmission: If there is a problem with the automatic transmission, you will see ‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ on the multi-information display. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

If there is a problem in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), you will see ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display. If you see this message, have your vehicle checked by a dealer (see page

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).

If there is a problem with your front airbags, side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, automatic seat belt tensioners, side curtain airbags, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors, you will see ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display. Take your vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible (see page

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CheckChargingSystem

CheckEmissionSystem

CheckBrakeSystem

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Canada

If you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display, it means one of the engine’s emission systems may have a problem. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer (see page

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).

If there is a problem with the brake system, you will see ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ on the multi- information display. The parking brake and brake system indicator in the instrument panel will also come on. See page information.

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If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display, it means the battery is not being charged. See page more information.

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CheckDRLSystem

Cruise Control

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Multi-Information Display

Canadianmodelsonly If there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit, you will see ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information display. If you see this message, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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This message comes on when you set the cruise control. The Cruise Control indicator in the instrument panel will also come on. See page 206
operation.

for information on cruise control

You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle’s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone.

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To use the system, your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link 219
your cell phone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website.

Customized Settings With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, press and hold the INFO button for more than 3
seconds. ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY’’ appears on the multi-information display.

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DRIVER’S ID

You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.

To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure you use your transmitter to unlock the driver’s door.

If you use the key to unlock the driver’s door, the system cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, when you try to enter the customizing mode,

‘‘DRIVER UNKNOWN CUSTOMIZE IMPOSSIBLE’’ will be displayed, and you cannot customize some of the settings. Refer to the table on page what settings you can customize.

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If you use your remote transmitter to unlock the driver’s door, and the system fails to recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ see page your vehicle.

to link your transmitter to

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The first customizing menu is:

CHANGE SETTING DEFAULT ALL

Every time you press the INFO button, the display cycles from ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ ‘‘EXIT’’ and then back to ‘‘CHANGE SETTING.’’ Press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ as described on page

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AT model

MT model

To change the settings, stop the vehicle, and make sure to set the parking brake and put the transmission in Park (A/T) or neutral (M/T). If you try to enter the customizing mode while the vehicle is moving, the above message appears and you cannot change the settings.

Multi-Information Display

If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ and follow the instructions on page

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If you do not make any changes, select ‘‘EXIT,’’ the display returns to normal display.

You can also use the select/reset knob in the instrument panel. Turn the knob to select a setting and press it to enter your selection.

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Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.92)

Customize Group METER SETUP (P.93)

Customize Menu

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL

ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION

PRIMARY DISP SELECTION

Changes the trip computer’s main display from its default setting.

POSITION SETUP (P.104)

MEMORY POSITION LINK

Causes the driver’s seat position to be stored in memory.

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Description

Customize Setup

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

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ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH − 〜± − 〜±

5°F 3°C

0°F 0°C

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〜＋ 〜＋ ＊

5°F 3°C

ON OFF

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IGN RESET TRIP A RESET TRIP B RESET INST. FUEL AVG. FUEL RANGE ELAPSED TIME AVG. SPEED ON OFF

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Customize Entry CHG SETTING (P.92)

Customize Group LIGHTING SETUP (P.106)

Customize Menu

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

DOOR · WINDOW SETUP (P.110)

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

WIPER SETUP (P.117)

FRONT WIPER ACTION

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Description

Customize Setup

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors. Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter when the button is pushed one time. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A horn will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Changes the windshield wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position.

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15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 0 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS

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ON OFF

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30 sec 60 sec 90 sec

WITH VEH SPD INTERMITTENT

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Multi-Information Display

DEFAULT ALL

If you want to set the customizable vehicle control settings to the default setting, press the INFO button on the steering wheel until ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is displayed.

If you want to cancel ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ press the SEL/RESET button while ‘‘CANCEL’’ is shown. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’

To set the default settings, press the INFO button until the display changes as shown above. Press the SEL/RESET button to select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’ You can change the display between ‘‘CANCEL,’’ ‘‘OK’’ and ‘‘EXIT’’ each time you press the INFO button.

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When ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is completed successfully, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display will return to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’

If ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is not completed successfully, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’ Repeat the procedure to select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’

To exit ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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Change Setting You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize:

METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR · WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ press the SEL/RESET button. The display will start showing the initial ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP.’’ Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown in the next column. Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize, and press the SEL/ RESET button to enter your selection.

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: Press SEL/RESET Button. : Press the INFO Button.

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Meter Setup There are five custom settings in the Meter Setup:

LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION PRIMARY DISP SELECTION

While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then, press the INFO button repeatedly. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown.

To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize, and press the SEL/RESET button. Then follow the procedures described on the following pages.

: Press the INFO Button.

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LanguageSelection

: Press the INFO Button.

There are three selectable languages, English, French, and Spanish. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown.

Select the language you want by pressing the INFO button, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION.’’ Press the SEL/RESET button again to enter the language selection mode.

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When language selection is successfully completed, the display changes to the screen shown above for several seconds, then goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to select a language properly, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION,’’ press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

All messages on the multi- information display will be shown in the language you selected.

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AdjustOutsideTemp.Display If you find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below or above the actual temperature, adjust it as described on the following columns.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button once, and you will see ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’ as shown above.

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Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The highlighted number is the current adjustment above or below the outside temperature. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the appropriate number appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter the desired adjustment properly, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the adjustment.

To exit ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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TripA&Avg.FuelResetwithRefuel To set ‘‘Trip A’’ and ‘‘AVG. FUEL A’’ to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow the procedure described from the next column.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET WITH REFUEL’’ in the lower segment as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The lower segment changes between ‘‘ON’’ and ‘‘OFF’’ each time you press the INFO button. Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL WITH REFUEL,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Elap.TimeResetCondition ‘‘ELAPSED TIME’’ is the driving time since you last reset the trip computer. You can customize the condition of when to reset the ‘‘ELAPSED TIME’’.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION’’ in the lower segment as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The lower segment changes between ‘‘IGN RESET,’’ ‘‘TRIP A RESET’’ and ‘‘TRIP B RESET’’ each time you press the INFO button. Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘ELAP. TIME RESET CONDITION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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PrimaryDisplaySelection When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the primary display of the trip computer always shows ‘‘INST. MPG’’ (U.S. models) or ‘‘INST. L/100 km’’ (Canadian models) in default setting. You can customize this setting to your liking in following procedure.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Press the INFO button until you see ‘‘PRIMARY DISP SELECTION’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The lower segment changes from ‘‘INST. FUEL,’’ to ‘‘AVG. FUEL,’’ to ‘‘RANGE,’’ to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME,’’ then to ‘‘AVG. SPEED’’ each time you press the INFO button. Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘PRIMARY DISP SELECTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Position Setup If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the position stored in the memory when you open the driver’s door, using the remote transmitter.

MemoryPositionLink

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Refer to page for setting the seat position memory. Also refer to page 132

for remote transmitter use.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘POSITION SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF ’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/ RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Lighting Setup There are two custom settings in the Lighting Setup:

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

While the ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes between ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ and ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER.’’ To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button.

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. You can change the time that the interior lights fade out.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’ To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button.

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When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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HeadlightAutoOffTimer

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button to display ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘0 sec,’’ to ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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The headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights turn off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.

Multi-Information Display

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Door · Window Setup There are three custom settings in the Door · Window Setup:

DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown in the next column.

To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize, and press the SEL/RESET button. Then follow the procedures described on the following pages.

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: Press the INFO Button.

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DoorLockMode In default setting, if you push the UNLOCK button once on the remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in the driver’s door lock, only the driver’s door unlocks.

You can select whether only the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock in ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE.’’

Multi-Information Display

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘DRIVER DOOR’’ or ‘‘ALL DOORS’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Multi-Information Display

KeylessLockAcknowledgement When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, the door and trunk locks are set, some of the exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds. If you push the LOCK button (with the security system set) again within 5 seconds, the horn sounds to let you know the security system is working. You can customize the Keyless Lock settings so that the exterior lights do not flash and/or the acknowledgement beeper does not sound.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ as shown above.

Press SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes to ‘‘ON,’’ to ‘‘OFF,’’ then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

Multi-Information Display

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the time changes from ‘‘30
sec,’’ to ‘‘60 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘90 sec.’’

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

Select the desired relock time by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Wiper Setup When ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown on the multi-information display, the action of the windshield wipers can be changed. To do this, refer to the following procedure.

FrontWiperAction

Multi-Information Display

With ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes from ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Press the INFO button to select ‘‘WITH VEH SPD’’ or ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you set the front wiper action to ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ the front wipers run intermittently and the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed when the wiper switch is in the ‘‘INT’’position. If you set it to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ the wipers run at regular intervals.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS

(P.121-122)

HORN ＊

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.123)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

(P.120)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.202)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

(P.269)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS/ VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.214)

＊

(P.125)

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

(P.71, 72)

Vehicle without navigation system is shown.

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.124)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.206) BUTTONS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.124)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.137)

＊ ＊

1 : 2 :

To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

−

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

−

INT The length of the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed. Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wiper speed will increase to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).

To change the ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ setting, see page 117

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Intermittent

− − −

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LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

−

Pull the

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

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Turn Signals and Headlights

−

Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights Headlights High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

−

’’position turns on the parking

Turning the switch

Headlights on the left lever to the ‘‘ lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ position turns on the headlights.

’’

’’ or the ‘‘

’’ position, the

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

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

CONTINUED

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Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature, Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights within 15 seconds of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver’s door.

You can change this 15 second timer to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page 108

).

This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or

position, remove the key, then

open and close the driver’s door.

If you remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights will turn off after 10
minutes.

The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

position, the high beam

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

− To switch from low High Beams beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

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

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

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

When the multi-information display shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the daytime running lights are off. Follow the procedure in the previous page to turn them on.

Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness

Instrument Panel Brightness

U.S. model is shown

SELECT/RESET KNOB

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the instru- ment panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or

. Turning the select/reset knob

fully to the right until you hear a click will cancel the reduced bright- ness.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Without navigation system The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator above the button comes on to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 35 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

With navigation system Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side- to-side.

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

LEVER

1.

Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

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

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

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

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

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

Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY (Black)

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door