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Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes

Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has 
gone dead or been disconnected.

To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without starting the engine. The 
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the 
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.

If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready, 
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:

1.

Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.

2.

Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.

3.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).

4.

Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 
seconds.

5.

Keep the vehicle in 

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. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there 

for about 3 minutes.

6.

Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.

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Testing of Readiness Codes

The readiness codes are erased when the battery is 
disconnected, and set again only after several days of 
driving under a variety of conditions.

If a testing facility determines that the readiness 
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at 
a later date to complete the test.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes 
are still not set, see a dealer.

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Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in 

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. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without 

moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you 
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for 
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8.

Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal 
or the brake pedal.

9.

Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Warranty Coverages

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U.S. Owners

Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty –

 covers your new vehicle, except for the 

emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and 
workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance 
Warranty –

 these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. 

Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for 
exact information.

Seat Belt Limited Warranty –

 a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered 

by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty –

 all exterior body panels are covered against 

rusting from the inside out for the specified time period, regardless of mileage.

Accessory Limited Warranty –

 Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. 

Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please 
read your warranty booklet for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty –

 covers all Acura replacement parts 

against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty –

 provides prorated coverage for a 

replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty –

 provides coverage for as 

long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Acura 
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on 
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. 
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

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Statement on Warranty Coverage for Aftermarket and Recycled Parts

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. s.2301 et seq., makes it illegal for 
motor vehicle manufacturers to void a motor vehicle warranty or deny warranty 
coverage solely because an aftermarket or recycled part has been used to repair the 
vehicle or someone other than the authorized service provider performed service on 
the vehicle. This provision does not apply to a new motor vehicle purchased solely 
for commercial or industrial use.

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Under federal law, a manufacturer may deny warranty coverage and charge for 
repairs to a vehicle if it is discovered that an aftermarket or recycled part installed on 
the vehicle is defective or was installed incorrectly and caused damage to another 
part of the vehicle otherwise covered under warranty. The Federal Trade 
Commission requires that a manufacturer demonstrate that an aftermarket or 
recycled part or service performed by a person other than an authorized service 
provider caused damage to another part of the vehicle otherwise covered under 
warranty before denying warranty coverage. Additionally, federal law allows a 
manufacturer to void a motor vehicle warranty or deny warranty coverage if the 
manufacturer provides the article or service to consumers free of charge under the 
warranty or the manufacturer has secured a waiver from the Federal Trade 
Commission.

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Canadian Owners

Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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EPA Contact Information

An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report 
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:

Director,
Light-Duty Vehicle Center,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Attention: Warranty Claim
2000 Traverwood Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
complianceinfo@epa.gov

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Authorized Manuals

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Service Express

For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to 
Service Express. Visit 

www.techinfo.acura.com

 for pricing and options.

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For U.S. Owners

Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by 
phone at 1 (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at 

www.helminc.com

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For Canadian Owners

Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.

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Client Service Information

Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal 
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced 
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Acura Client 
Relations/Services.

U.S. Owners

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 100-5E-8F 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 382-2238

Canadian Owners

Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: acura_cr@ch.honda.com

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

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Client Service Information

When you call or write, please give us the following 
information:

•

Vehicle Identification Number

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 
Engine Number, and Transmission 
Number

 P. 604

•

Date of purchase

•

Odometer reading of your vehicle

•

Your name, address, and telephone number

•

A detailed description of the problem

•

Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Music recognition technology and related 
data are provided by Gracenote

®

. 

Gracenote is the industry standard in music 
recognition technology and related content 
delivery.
For more information, visit 

www.gracenote.com.

When music is recorded to the HDD from a 
CD, information such as the recording artist 
and track name are retrieved from the 
Gracenote Database and displayed (when 
available).
Gracenote may not contain information for 
all albums.
Gracenote is an internet-based music 
recognition service that allows artist, album, 
and track information from CDs to display 
on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates 
a year. More information about Gracenote, 
its features, and downloads are available at 

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Gracenote Music Recognition 

Service (CDDB)

*

www.acura.com

 (in U.S.) or 

www.acura.ca

 

This application or device contains software 
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, 
California (“Gracenote”). The software 
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote 
Software”) enables this application to 
perform disc and/or file identification and 
obtain music- related information, including 
name, artist, track, and title information 
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or 

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Gracenote

®

 END USER 

LICENSE AGREEMENT

*

embedded databases (collectively, 
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other 
functions. You may use Gracenote Data 
only by means of the intended End-User 
functions or this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, 
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote 
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.

You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or 
transmit the Gracenote Software or any 
Gracenote Data to any third party.

YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT 
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE 
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, 
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to 
use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote 
Software, and Gracenote Servers will 
terminate if you violate these restrictions. If 
your license terminates, you agree to cease 
any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the 
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote 
Servers.

* Not available on all models

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Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote 
Data, the Gracenote Software, and the 
Gracenote Servers, including all ownership 
rights. Under no circumstances will 
Gracenote become liable for any payment 
to you for any information that you provide. 
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce 
its rights under this Agreement against you 
directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique 
identifier to track queries for statistical 
purposes. The purpose of a randomly 
assigned numeric identifier is to allow the 
Gracenote service to count queries without 
knowing anything about who you are. For 
more information, see the web page for the 
Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote 
service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of 
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”

Gracenote makes no representations or 
warranties, express or implied, regarding 
the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in 
the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves 
the right to delete data from the Gracenote 
Servers or to change data categories for any 

cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No 
warranty is made that the Gracenote 
Software or Gracenote Servers are error-
free or that functioning of Gracenote 
Software or Gracenote Servers will be 
uninterrupted.

Gracenote is not obligated to provide you 
with new enhanced or additional data types 
or categories that Gracenote may provide in 
the future and is free to discontinue its 
services at any time.

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Requirements to access Pandora

®

•

Latest version of the Pandora app 
installed on your Android, Blackberry, or 
iPhone.

•

Registered Pandora account (you can 
create a free account at 

www.pandora.com

 <

http://

www.pandora.com/

> or on your 

smartphone)

•

Connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or 
cellular data network.

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Disclaimer of Pandora

®

*

Limitations

•

Access to Pandora requires an active 
internet connection

•

Ability to access Pandora through this 
system is subject to change without 
notice

•

Certain functionality of Pandora service is 
not available when accessing the service 
through this system including, but not 
limited to, creating new stations, deleting 
stations, emailing current stations, 
buying tracks, viewing additional text 
information, logging in to Pandora, and 
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service 
not affiliated with HONDA. More 
information is available at 

http://

www.pandora.com

 <

http://

www.pandora.com/

>. Pandora, the 

Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used 
with permission.

•

Mobile access requires a smartphone 
with an active data plan. Standard data 
rates may apply.

•

Pandora is only available in the United 
States.

* Not available on all models