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How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station

pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

2. Turn off the power system.
3. Press the fuel fill door release button.

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The fuel fill door opens.

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How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

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WARNING

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

• Turn the power system off, and keep

heat, sparks, and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Press

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Driving

4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the

lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

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Keep the filler nozzle level.

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When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

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After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

5. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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How to Refuel

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

2 Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

P. 430

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

2

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

2

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
MID.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside

adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

1

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

2

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance . . . 332
Safety When Performing Maintenance..333
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...334

Maintenance Minder

TM

. . . . . . 335

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood.. 339
Opening the Hood . . . . . . ... 340
Engine Compartment Cover. . . . 341
Recommended Engine Oil . . . . 342
Oil Check . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Adding Engine Oil . . . . . . . 344
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...345

Cooling System. . . . . . . . 347
Transmission Fluid. . . . . . . 350
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . ... 351
Refilling Window Washer Fluid. . . 351

Replacing Light Bulbs . . . . . ... 352
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 357
Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires . . . . . . . . . 361
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 362
Tire Labeling . . . . . . . . . 362
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 364
Wear Indicators. . . . . . . . 366
Tire Service Life . . . . . . . . 366

Tire and Wheel Replacement . . ... 367
Tire Rotation. . . . . . . . . 368
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . 369

12-Volt Battery . . . . . . . . . 370
Remote Transmitter Care

Replacing the Button Battery . . ... 371

Remote Control and Wireless

Headphone Care

*

. . . . . . ... 372

Climate Control System Maintenance ..374
Cleaning

Interior Care . . . . . . . . . 375
Exterior Care. . . . . . . . . 377

Accessories and Modifications . . 380

* Not available on all models

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.

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Daily inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

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Periodic inspections

• Check the brake fluid level monthly.

2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 351

• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361

• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 352

• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 357

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

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Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 337

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com.

2 Authorized Instructions P. 440

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.

• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames

away from the 12-volt battery, all High Voltage system, and all fuel related parts.

• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

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Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not

gasoline.

• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt

battery or compressed air.

• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

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Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

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Maintenance Safety

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s instruction.

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WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s instruction.

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• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the power system is turned off.

• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

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Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system
cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.

• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

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Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and
limbs away from moving parts. When the power system is on, the engine can
automatically start, or the radiator fan may start operating without the engine
running.

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Acura genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Acura genuine parts are manufactured according to the same
high quality standards used in Acura vehicles.

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Vehicle Safety

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder

TM

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the multi-information display (MID) every time you set the power mode
to ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring
your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

To Use Maintenance Minder

TM

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the MID.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls until the engine oil life appears on

the MID.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the MID.

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 337

Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90

90 to 81

80

80 to 71

70

70 to 61

60

60 to 51

50

50 to 41

40

40 to 31

30

30 to 21

20

20 to 16

15

15 to 11

10

10 to 6

5

5 to 1

0

0

Remaining Engine Oil Life

Maintenance Service Items

Multi-function
Steering-wheel
Controls

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display (MID)

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Soon

15%

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by rolling the multi-function
steering-wheel controls, this
message will go off.

The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.

Maintenance Due Now

5%

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls to switch to
another display.

The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Roll the multi-
function steering wheel control to
switch to another display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.

U.S.

Canada

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.

•

Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).

•

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message
Indicator

Sub Items

Main
Item

*1: If the message Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display

is reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Maintenance Main Items

A

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Replace engine oil

*1

B

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Replace engine oil

*1

and oil filter

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Inspect front and rear brakes

●

Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit
bottle

*

●

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, boots, and
drain plug

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Inspect suspension components

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Inspect driveshaft boots

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Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)

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Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

#

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Inspect fuel lines and connections

#

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature.

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
at 30,000 miles (48,000 km), then every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).

*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under

-20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.

*6: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (Shear)

stress to fluid. This requires twin motor unit fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the twin motor
unit fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

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Rotate tires

2

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Replace air cleaner element

*2

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Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

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Replace transmission fluid

*4

4

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

*5

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Inspect valve clearance

5

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Replace engine coolant

6

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Replace twin motor unit fluid

*6

* Not available on all models

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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Go to the Maintenance Info. group.

2 Customized Features P. 125

3. Push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

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The oil life reset mode is displayed on the MID.

4. Select Reset with the multi-function steering-wheel controls, then push the

multi-function steering wheel control.

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The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.

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steering-wheel controls.

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Resetting the Display

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Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.

Remaining Engine Oil Life

Maintenance Service Items

Multi-function
Steering-wheel
Controls

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Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)

Washer Fluid

Radiator Cap

Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank

Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

12-Volt Battery

Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank

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Opening the Hood

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set

the parking brake.

2. Pull the hood release handle under the

driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.

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The hood will pop up slightly.

3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under

the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

4. Lift the hood up most of the way.

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The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.

When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with
your hands.

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Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
damage to the hood and/or the wipers.

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.

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

Hood Release Handle

Pull

Lever

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Engine Compartment Cover

The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover.
You may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Pull up on the engine compartment cover carefully until all pins are removed from
their grommets.

Remove the Engine Compartment Cover

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Recommended Engine Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.

This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.

Use a Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.

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Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.

• Genuine Acura Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the

container.

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Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.

Ambient Temperature

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Oil Check

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Turn off the power system. You can check the oil level without the engine having
run beforehand. If the engine has been running, wait approximately three minutes
before you check the oil.

1. Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or

paper towel.

3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its

hole.

4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the

level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.

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Oil Check

If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being careful not to overfill.

Lower Mark

Upper Mark

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