Acura NSX 2002 User Manual

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2002 NSX Online Reference Owner's Manual

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................. ii

Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5

Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 45

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................87

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................129

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 145

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................167

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................227

Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................235

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 269

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................283

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................287

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Owner’s Identification

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OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the Acura NSX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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Introduction

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Congratulations on your selection of the 2002 Acura NSX. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced sports cars in the world.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new Acura. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Acura dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Acura. Your Acura dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Acura, other property, or the environment.

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AFewWordsAboutSafety

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this car safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this car correctly and safely.

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Your Car at a Glance

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passenger. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supplemental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain children in your car.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.............Your Car’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

...........................................Airbags . 9

.....................Seats & Seat-Backs . 10

..........................Head Restraints . 10

..................................Door Locks . 10

........Pre-Drive Safety Checklist . 11

............................Protecting Adults . 12

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

4. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 15

....5. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 16

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17

........................Protecting Children . 19

All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 19

Your Car is Not Recommended

..............for Child Passengers . 20

The Passenger’s Airbag Poses

......Serious Risks to Children . 20

...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

.....Additional Safety Precaution . 22

General Guidelines for Using

...............................Child Seats . 22

.........Protecting Small Children . 26

.......Protecting Larger Children . 29

Using Child Seats with

.....................................Tethers . 33

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 34

..Seat Belt System Components . 34

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 34

How the Automatic Seat Belt

....................Tensioners Work . 35

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 35

Additional Information About Your

...........................................SRS . 36

........................SRS Components . 36

...........How Your Airbags Work . 36

How the SRS Indicator Light

.......................................Works . 39

..................................SRS Service . 40

...Additional Safety Precautions . 40

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41

...................................Safety Labels . 42

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Important Safety Precautions

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You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page ).

Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers

Since all children are safest in the back seat of a car, and your car does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger.

Due to the passenger’s

airbag hazard, you should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this car.

If a small child who must be restrained in a forwardfacing child seat, or a larger child, must ride in this car, be sure to follow all instructions and safety warnings in this manual. (See pages

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Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Car in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page .)

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Your Car’s Safety Features

Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash.

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Some safety features do not require anyactiononyourpart.These include a strong aluminum framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the seat belts in the event of a crash. These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passenger can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position

always wear your seat belts

and

properly.

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

In fact, some safety

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Seat Belts

Foryoursafety,andthesafetyof your passenger, your car is equipped with seat belts in both seating positions.

Your seat belt system also

includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts have proven to be the singlemosteffectivesafetydevice.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your car has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags.

Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the car’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and rear impacts and rollovers. (Your airbag can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal collision.)

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Airbags

Your car has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a passenger.

This system also includes

an indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

The seat belts are the occupants’ primary protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts by providing extra protection for occupants’ heads and chests.

Airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor collisions.

Airbags are designed to deploy only during a moderate to severe frontal collision.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, theycancauseseriousinjuriesto adults and larger children who are not wearing seat belts, are not wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard.

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Seats & Seat-Backs Door Locks

Your car’s seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full

What you should do:

as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright

position whenever the car is moving. advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats.

Head Restraints

Head restraints can help protect you

from whiplash and other injuries.

Move the seats

Keeping your doors locked reduces thechanceofbeingthrownoutof the car during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening

your doors. How you adjust your seats and seatbacks can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking theinsideofthecar,orbyan inflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt’s effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat’s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured.

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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

To make sure you and your passenger get the maximum protection from your car’s safety features, check the following each time before you drive away:

You and any adult passenger, or a larger child who has outgrown child seats, are wearing your seat belts and wearing them properly (see page ).15

A small child riding in a forwardfacing child seat is properly restrained (see page ).

Occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page ).

Seat-backs are upright (see page

Both doors are closed and locked (see page ).

All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page ).

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The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Protecting Adults

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Introduction Adjust the Front Seats

The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect adult occupants.

These instructions also apply to a child whom you have decided is large enough and mature enough to ride as a passenger. (See page for

Your car has a door monitor light on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door is not tightly

closed. important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.)

For safety, locking the doors reduces

the chance that a passenger,

especially a child, will open a door

Close and Lock the Doors1.

After everyone has entered the car, be sure the doors are closed and locked.

while the car is moving and

accidentally fall out. It also reduces

the chance of someone being thrown

out of the car during a crash.

Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking

the steering wheel, or from being For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from

struck by an inflating airbag during a

crash. unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page for how to lock the

doors.

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To reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and movetheseatawayfromthe steering wheel to the farthest distance that allows you to maintain full control of the car.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers adjust the seat so the center of the chest is at least 10 inches away from the center of the steering wheel. Also make sure your front seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible.

Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible.

Most shorter drivers can get far

enough away from the steering

wheel and still reach the pedals.

However, if you are concerned about

sitting too close, we recommend that

you investigate whether some type

of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,

rock it back and forth to make sure

the seat is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust the

seats.

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a

comfortable, upright position,

leaving ample space between your

chest and the airbag cover in the

center of the steering wheel. If you

sit too close to the steering wheel,

you could be injured if the airbag

inflates.

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Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.

A passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates.

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See page for how to adjust seat-

backs.

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Fasten and Position the Seat

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4. Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This

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spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

very serious injuries in a crash.

This could cause

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If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Acura dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional

information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.

No one should

Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting

5. 6. Position

After occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits

forward, leans forward or sideways, Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face.

or puts one or both feet up, the

chance of injury during a crash is

greatly increased.

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Pointing the steering wheel toward your chest provides optimal protection from the airbag.

See page for how to adjust the

steering wheel.

In addition, an occupant who is out of

position can be seriously or fatally

injured by striking interior parts of

thecar,orbybeingstruckbyan

inflating airbag.

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Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

Remember, to get the best protection from your car’s airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your seat belt properly.

Advicefor Pregnant Women

Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle.

Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips.

Pregnant women should also sit

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

dashboard. This will reduce the risk

of injuries to both the mother and

her unborn child that can be caused

by a crash or an inflating airbag.

Each time you have a check-up, ask

your doctor if it’s okay for you to

drive.

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Additional Safety Precautions

same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag.Two people should never use the

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.

Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers. Any object attached to or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRSAIRBAG,’’ in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to the airbag covers in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if the airbags inflate.

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AllChildren Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt.

Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to

properly

protect young passengers. (See page

So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or otherchildreninyourcar,besureto read this section.

or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle.

Anychildwhoistoosmalltoweara seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat.

A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt.

(See page

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Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers

We strongly recommend that you do not carry any child in this car. One reason is that your car does not have a back seat, and accident statistics show that a child of any size or age is safer when they are

The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children

Airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s airbag is quite large, and it inflates with tremendous

speed. properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle. As a result, we urge you to follow

these guidelines. In addition, your car has a passenger’s airbag which poses serious risks to children particularly infants and

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Infants

Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front seat of a car equipped with

a passenger’s airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too farforward,orthechild’sheadis thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. If a small child must ride in this car, follow the instructions on page .

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s airbag.

this car, see page for important

If a larger child must ride in

guidelines on how to decide whether a child is large enough and mature enough to ride as a passenger, and how to properly protect the child.

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To remind you of the passenger’s airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the

To remind you of the airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

instructions on these labels.

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Additional Safety Precaution

Do not leave a child alone in your car.

Leaving a child without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces and can be very hazardous. For example, a small child left in a car on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the car in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock both doors and the trunk when your car is not in use.

Children who play in cars can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener (US models only) and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page ).

Keep car keys out of the reach of children.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

General Guidelines for Using Child Seats

As discussed on page , because

your car does not have a back seat, and because of the passenger’s airbag hazard, we strongly recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger in this car.

However, if you must carry a small child in this car, the child must be properly restrained in a child seat.

The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing a child seat. See page for

additional information.

Selecting a Child Seat

To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet safety

1. standards.

The child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of compliance on the box and seat.

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The child seat should be of the

2. 3. proper type and size to fit the child.

Due to variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all seating positions in all cars.

However, Acura is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in this car.

Small Children:

A child who can sit up without support should be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. See page for additional

information on protecting small children.

The child seat should fit the passenger’s seat.

Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that parents test the child seat to make sure it fits properly in the passenger’s seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you will need to buy a different onethat will fit.

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Placing a Child Seat Passenger’s Seat

This page briefly summarizes Acura’s recommendations on where to place a child seat in your car.

Infants:

Never in the passenger’s seat, due to the passenger’s airbag hazard.

The passenger’s airbag inflates with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant in a rear-facing child seat.

A small child in a forward-facing child seat is also at risk. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

If a small child must ride in this car, follow the instructions provided in this section.

Airbags PoseSerious

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Small children:

Not recommended, due to the passenger’s airbag hazard. If a small child must ride in this car, move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position and secure a front-facing child seat with the seat belt. (see page ).27

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Secure the child seat tothe car

1. with a seat belt.

All child seats must be secured to the car with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash. See page

for instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat in this car.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

To provide security during normal driving maneuvers as well as during a collision, we recommend that parents secure a child seat as firmly as possible.

However, a child seat does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ It may be difficult to install a child seat so that it does not move at all. Some side-to-side or back-and-forth movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.27

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat canbethrownoutoftheseatina crash and be seriously injured.

Storing a Child Seat

When you are not using a child seat, either remove it and store it in a safe place, or make sure it is properly secured. An unsecured child seat can be thrown around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone.

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Protecting Small Children

The passenger’s airbag poses serious risks to small children. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or improperly restrained, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger.

If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below.

Child Seat Type

A child who can sit up without support, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

Improperly placing a forwardfacing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain the child.

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The passenger’s seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.

The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

1. most position. Moving the seat as far back as possible reduces the chance of a child being injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. (See page for

instructions on how to adjust the seat.)

With the child seat in position,

2. 3. route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts).

After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.

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After confirming that the belt is

5. 6. locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. It mayhelptoputweightonthe child seat, or push on the back of the seat, while pulling up on the belt.

To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child restraint system, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

Additional Precautions for Small Children

Never hold a small child on your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crush the child.

Ifyouarewearingaseatbelt,the child can be torn from your arms during a crash. For example, if your car crashes into a parked vehicleat30mph(48km/h),a 30-lb (14 kg) child will become a 900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will notbeabletoholdon.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries.

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Protecting Larger Children

The passenger’s airbag poses serious risks to children, including those who have outgrown child seats. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or out of position, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger.

With this in mind, following are some guidelines to help you decide when a given child may ride in your car.

The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat,the child should wear a lap/shoulder belt.

If a child is too short for the shoulder part of the belt to properly fit, we recommend that the child use a booster seat until the child is tall enough to use the seat belt without a booster.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must ride in this car.

Allowing a larger child to sit improperly in the front seat can result in injury or death if the airbags inflate.

If a larger child must sit in front, make sure the child moves the seat as far back as possible and wears the seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt. Follow the instructions on page . Then check

how the belt fits.

If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the child’s collarbone and against the center of the chest, as shown, the child is large enough to wear the seat belt.

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However, if the belt touches or crosses the child’s neck, the child needs to use a booster seat.

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Using a Booster Seat

If a child needs a booster seat, we recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lap/ shoulder belt directly, without a shield, as shown.

Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

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A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of the ears are even with the top of the seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster.

When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Car

Children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in this car, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages and ). If

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the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should use a booster seat.

Maturity

To safely ride in this car, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride in this car, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured.

Supervise the child. Even a mature child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or sit properly.

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Using Child Seats with Tethers

44 iinn ((1100 ccmm))

99..77 iinn ((2244..66 ccmm))

11 iinn ((22..55 ccmm))

Toattachatethertoyourcar:

Adjust the passenger’s seat fully

1. forward to make room behind the seat-back.

Using the measurements shown,

2. poke a marker hole in the lining behind the seat.

Use a razor blade or sharp knife to

3. cut a 1-inch (2.5 cm) diameter circle around the marker hole. Remove the upholstery you cut.

Install the tether hardware.

4. Tighten the bolt to :

16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)

(U.S. models only)

The hardware is available for purchase from your Acura dealer (part numbers: 82410-S84-C10 for the hardware, 82419-S84-C00 for the cover).

(Canadian Models)

The hardware is stored in the glove box.

Pass the strap between the top of the seat and the bottom of the head restraint.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point as shown in the illustration, then tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating positions. The seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The system also includes a

light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver’s seat belt is

This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips.

fastened.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body to the door

pillar. After exiting the car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not getclosedinthedoor.

Both seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tensiononthebelt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The passenger’s seat belt has an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See page for instructions on

how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of belt.)

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

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To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

See page for instructions on how

to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly.

Tensioners Work

Your Acura has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to severe frontal collision.

If your airbags inflate, the tensioners immediately tighten the seat belts to help hold the occupants in place. The belts will remain tight until you unbuckle them in the normal way.

Seat Belt MaintenanceHow the Automatic Seat Belt

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

U.S. Models

Acura provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Acura will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your

Warranty Information

booklet for

Acura

details.

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If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed.

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page .232

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SRS Components How Your Airbags Work

Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes:

An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the system (see page ).

Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe

Emergency backup power in case your car’s electrical system is

disconnected in a crash. dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision. If you ever have a moderate to

severe frontal collision, the sensors Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision.

will detect rapid deceleration and

signal the control unit to instantly

inflate the airbags and activate the

automatic seat belt tensioners. A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors information about the sensors, the control unit, and the airbag activators when the ignition switch is ON (II).

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During a crash, your seat belt helps restrain your lower body and torso, while the tensioner tightens and locks the seat belt to help keep you in place. Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate.

This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

After inflating, the airbags immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and deflation is approximately one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what

looks like smoke. This is actually

powder from the airbag’s surface.

Although the powder is not harmful,

people with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort. If this occurs, get out of

the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

U.S. Owners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, see the booklet

SRS: What You Need to Know

titled

About Airbags

that came with your

owner’s manual.

Canadian Owners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, ask your dealer

for a copy of the booklet titled

What You Need to Know About Airbags

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How the SRS Indicator Light Works

ThepurposeoftheSRS

light is to alert you to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.

If the light comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON (II).

If the light stays on after the engine starts.

If the light comes on or flashes on andoffwhileyoudrive.

If you see any of these indications, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not deploy when you need them. See your Acura dealer as soon as possible.

Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags do not inflate when needed.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if theSRSlightalertsyoutoa potential problem.

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Additional Safety PrecautionsSRS Service

Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your car serviced if:

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision.

Your airbags ever inflate.

airbags, seat belt tensioners and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace the airbags yourself. This must be done by an Acura dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 139

The SRS indicator light alerts you to a problem.

authorized Acura dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.

The

Take your car to an

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Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

See page for further information and precautions relating to your SRS.

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Your car’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

for leaks whenever:

Avoid any enclosed areas or

The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound

activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

of the exhaust. Thecarwasinanaccidentthat may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can

collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:

Push the button.

1. Select the mode.

2. Turn the fan on high speed.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Acura dealer for a replacement.

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

JUMP START

RADIATOR

SUN VISOR

U.S. models Canadian models

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Acura. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

....................Component Locations . 46

...........................Control Locations . 47

...............................Indicator Lights . 48

.............................................Gauges . 53

...............................Speedometer . 53

.................................Tachometer . 53

....................Oil Pressure Gauge . 53

...................Temperature Gauge . 53

.....................................Voltmeter . 54

..................................Fuel Gauge . 54

.....................................Odometer . 54

...................................Trip Meter . 54

.............Steering Column Controls . 55

...................................Headlights . 56

............Daytime Running Lights . 56

.............Rear Window Defogger . 57

................................Turn Signals . 58

.....................Windshield Wipers . 58

..................Windshield Washers . 59

..........................Hazard Warning . 60

..Cruise Control Master Switch . 60

......Steering Wheel Adjustment . 60

...............................Keys and Locks . 62

..............................................Keys . 62

....................Immobilizer System . 64

............................Ignition Switch . 65

......................Power Door Locks . 67

...........................................Trunk . 68

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 69

....................................Glove Box . 70

............................Seat Adjustments . 71

..............................Power Windows . 72

...................Removable Roof Panel . 74

................Removing and Storing . 75

......................................Installing . 78

..........Roof Unlatched Indicator . 79

................................Maintenance . 80

To reduce the possibility of

.........................................leaks . 80

.............................................Mirrors . 81

....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 81

....................................Digital Clock . 82

.................................Parking Brake . 83

...................Console Compartment . 84

.....................................Coin Holder . 84

.............................Beverage Holder . 84

............................Cigarette Lighter . 85

.............................................Ashtray . 85

.................................Interior Lights . 86

..............................Courtesy Lights . 86

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator flashes for several seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). It flashes as a reminder to you and your passenger to fasten the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For complete information, see page .

Charging System Indicator

If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page .

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This light has two functions:

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II)

This indicator comes on when you

1. turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. For complete

If the indicator remains lit after

2. 159

information, see page . you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page .

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For complete information, see page .

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

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Indicator Lights

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Door and Lamp Monitor Traction Control System

The appropriate light comes on in this display if the trunk, the roof panel, the rear window, or either door is not closed tightly. If a brake light does not work, the

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push the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).

A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Have your brake lights repaired right away.

indicator comes on when you

BRAKE

All the lights in the monitor display

come on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch ON (II). This indicator has three functions:

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

This light normally comes on when

you turn the ignition ON (II) and

goes off after the engine starts. If it

comes on at any other time, there is

a problem in the Electric Power

Steering system. If this happens,

stop the car in a safe place and turn

off the engine. Reset the system by

restarting the engine, and watch the

EPS light. If it does not go off, or

comes back on again while driving,

take the car to your dealer to have it

checked. With the light on, the EPS

is turned off, making the car harder

to steer.

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou

1. have turned off the Traction Control System.

It flashes when the TCS is

2. regulating the engine power.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonwhen

3. the Traction Control System is on, it indicates that there is a problem in the TCS.

This light also comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. See page

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TCS.

(TCS) Indicator

for more information on the

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Indicator Lights

Main Menu

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as

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soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling.

WhenyouturnontheHazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.

High Beam Indicator

This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page for

information on the headlight controls.

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page ).

This indicator also blinks several times when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

Cruise Control Indicator

This lights when you set the cruise control. See page for information

on operating the cruise control.

Low Fuel Indicator

This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

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Gauges

Main Menu

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Speedometer Tachometer

U.S. Models

This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).

Canadian Models

The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone.

This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).

Oil Pressure Gauge

This shows the engine’s oil pressure in hundred kilopascal ( 100 kPa).

This pressure varies with engine speed and temperature. If the oil pressure falls low enough to cause engine damage, the Low Oil Pressure Indicator comes on (see page ).

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Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to near the upper white mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for

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instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Gauges

Main Menu

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The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new readingafteryouturntheignition switch back ON (II).

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could

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cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

Voltmeter Fuel Gauge Odometer

This meter shows you the battery voltage when the ignition is ON (II). A prolonged reading of lower than 11 volts can indicate a problem with the battery or charging system. Have your car inspected by your Acura dealer.

This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount whenyouaredrivingoncurvyor hilly roads.

The odometer shows the total distance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Trip Meter

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. To reset it, push the trip meter reset button.

The two pods on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left pod has controls for the turn signals, headlights, high beams, and the rear window defogger. The right pod has controls for the windshield washers and wipers, cruise control and hazard warning lights. Underneath the instrument panel are the instrument panel brightness control andtheTCSOn/Offswitch.

The two levers on the underside of the steering column allow you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel.

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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Headlights

The rotating switch on the left pod controls the lights. Turning this switch to ‘‘ ’’ turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to ‘‘ ’’ turns on the headlights.

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If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever as far as it will move towards you, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ).

To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will come on and go off.

The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no matter what position the headlight switch is in.

Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models)

Your car has Daytime Running Lights (DRL) in addition to the headlights. With the ignition ON (II) and the light switch OFF or at ‘‘ ’’, DRL turns on when you release the parking brake. DRL turns off when you turn the ignition off or the headlights on.

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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Instrument Panel Brightness

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The knob on the dashboard behind the left pod controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Push the knob to get it to pop out. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness, then push it back in so you cannot accidentally bump it.

Rear Window Defogger

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 light on the front of the pod lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car.

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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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Turn Signals Windshield Wipers

To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.

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Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off automatically as

The lever on the right pod controls the windshield wipers and washers. Therotaryswitchattheendofthe lever has three positions:

INT: intermittent LO: low speed HI: high speed

you complete the turn.

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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Windshield Washers

In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. You can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring next to the rotary switch. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.

To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield.

To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed while you’re pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it.

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Steering Column Controls

Main Menu

Hazard Warning Cruise Control Master Switch Steering Wheel Adjustment

See page for important safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel.

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

After you have adjusted the steering wheel, make sure you have securely locked it in place by moving it in and out and up and down.

Push the large red button on the right pod to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both 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 car is disabled.

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The cruise control master switch is on the right pod. For information on using the cruise control, see page .

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Adjusting the steering wheel

Main Menu

position while driving may cause you to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped.

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Steering Column Controls

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To adjust the steering wheel:

The lever to telescope the steering

1. wheel is under the steering column to the left. Push this lever all the way down.

Move the steering wheel in or out

2. to the distance you want. Push the lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in that position.

The lever to tilt the steering wheel

3. is under the steering column in the

middle. Pull this lever toward you andholdit.

Move the steering wheel up or

4. down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Release the lever.

Make sure you have securely

5. locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in and out.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Keys

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Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on your car:

• Ignition

• Doors

• Trunk

•Glovebox

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Thevaletkeyonlyworkstheignition andthedoorlocks.Youcankeepthe trunk and glove box locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page .)

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number plate with your set of keys. You will need this number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, 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.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy 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.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Learning Key

Youshouldalsoreceiveasmallcase containing a learning key. It is used by the Acura dealer to code replacement keys to your car’s Immobilizer System. It must not be used in your car’s ignition switch. Store the learning key with the key number plate in asafeplace.

If you attempt to use the learning key to start your car’s engine, it may cause a malfunction in the system that makes your master and valet keys unusable. If this happens, you should contact your Acura dealer.

If you need a new key made, take the key number plate, the learning key, and all other keys that came with your car to your Acura dealer.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects your car from theft. A properlycoded ignition key must be used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. To make sure the system recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal.

Keep other keys away from your vehicle’s key and the ignition switch while trying to start the engine.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Acura dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your car undriveable. If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your Acura dealer.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions:

•LOCK(0)

• ACCESSORY (I)

• ON (II)

• START (III)

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

LOCK (0) START (III)

remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park. The antitheft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.

− −

You can insert or

only to start the engine. The switch

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

ACCESSORY (I)

you can operate the audio system and the cigarette lighter.

ON (II)

position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON.

−

This is the normal key

−

In this position,

returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.

The engine will not start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key’s coding (see page

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto turn off the beeper.

Use this position

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Power Door Locks

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Each door has a door lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks both doors. Push LOCK to lock both doors, and the top portion of the switch to unlock them.

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Each door also has a lock tab on the top. When you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, both doors lock. Pulling up the lock tab on the driver’s door only unlocks that door. The lock tab on the passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door. To get out of the car, pull each lock tab up or use the door lock switch before you open either door.

Both doors will lock when you use the key to lock either door from the outside. Unlocking the driver’s door with the key unlocks only that door. Unlocking the passenger’s door with the key unlocks both doors.

To lock the door without the key, push the lock tab down and close the door.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, Lockout Prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both door lock switches are disabled.

If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pushing the lock tab down, the tabs on both doors pop up. Pushingthelocktabdownonthe passenger’s door only locks that door.

Trunk

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Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:

To close the trunk, press down on

the trunk lid. Do not press down on Press the trunk release button on the driver’s door.

Usethemasterkeytoopenthe trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.

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it.

See page for loading cargo and

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weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it.

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

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To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

Disable the trunk release button

1. by turning off the trunk main switch in the glove box.

Lock the glove box with the

2. master key.

Give the person the valet key.

Emergency Trunk Opener (U.S. models only)

As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.

To open the trunk, push up the release lever.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

For more information about child safety, see page .

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Keys andLocks

Main Menu

Glove Box

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Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger inacrash,evenifthe passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on.

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Seat Adjustments

Main Menu

See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

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Adjust the seat before you start driving.

The power seats in your car are adjusted with the two switches on the outside of the seat bottom.

Push the front switch forward or backward to adjust the distance to the steering wheel and pedals.

Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move.

You can adjust the power seats with the ignition switch in any position.

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Power Windows

Main Menu

Your car’s windows are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.

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Each window has its own control switch. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up and holding it.

The driver’s armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger’s window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, push up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.

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Power Windows

Main Menu

The master control panel also contains these extra features:

−

AUTO

window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, push the window switch up briefly.

To open the driver’s window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver’s window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

To open the driver’s

The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger’s window. With this switch off, the passenger’s window cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver’s window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have a child in the car so the child does not get injured by operating the window unintentionally.

The power window system has a keyoff delay function. The windows will stilloperateforuptotenminutes after you turn off the ignition. Opening either door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch ON (II) again before you can raise or lower the windows.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Your Acura’s roof panel has a single release handle on each side, making it easy to remove and install. When not in use, the roof panel can be stored in a special holder under the rear window.

Always clean and dry the roof panel before you remove it so dirt and water do not fall in the interior and engine compartment.

Do not put any items other than the roof panel in the roof holder or you can damage the roof holder.

Onepersonshouldbeabletoremove and install the roof panel. Although the panel is not heavy, you may find it awkward to handle because of its size. If so, get someone to assist you so you do not damage the panel.

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Removing and Storing

Main Menu

Removable Roof Panel

Open both windows.

Turn off the engine and set the

2. parking brake.

Release each side of the roof by

3. pushing the lock tab sideways and pulling down the release lever.

Open the door. Locate the rear

4. 5. window release handle on the rear of the driver’s door opening, next to the seat. Pivot this handle towards the driver’s seat. The rear window will pop up slightly.

Stand just behind the driver’s door. Reach under the rear edge of the window and raise it. It will stay up by itself.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Pull up the roof cover release lever

6. 7. 8. and raise the roof cover.

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Unsnap the hook end of the strap from the rear window frame.

Put the hook around the edge of the roof cover to hold it up.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Lift the roof straight up off the car.

9. Since the roof must go in the holder backwards, it is recommended that you carry it around to the opposite side of the car.

Place the roof in the holder with

10. the rear facing forward. Make sure the pins at both front corners of the holder are in the holes in the roof panel.

Lower the roof cover and push it

11. down until it latches. Snap the hook on the window frame.

Pull the rear window down until it

12. isrestingonthebody,thenpush on the center of the back edge until it latches. Make sure it is securely closed before driving away.

To prevent anyone from getting to the roof panel and the engine when you park the car with the roof removed, lock the rear window release lever with the master key.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

If the wind noise is unpleasant while you are driving with the roof panel removed, you can reduce the noise by inserting a plug in the hole located at each side of the rear roof pillar. These plugs are stored in the glove box.

Do not use any plugs other than the ones that came with your car. Other objects may damage the mechanism in the roof pillar, causing the roof

panel mechanism to jam or to not latch the roof properly.

Installing

Because it is stored above the engine compartment, the roof panel can get hot while driving. Allow it to cool down for several minutes before attempting to remove it from the roof holder.

Open both windows.

Turn off the engine and set the

2. parking brake.

Remove the plugs from the rear

3. pillars.

Open the rear window (see page

Open the roof cover by pulling up

5. the release lever. Unsnap the hook from the window frame and use it to hold up the roof cover.

Remove the roof from the holder

6. by pulling it up slightly, then back.

Make sure the roof panel release

7. levers are in the unlocked (down) position.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Close the roof cover and snap the

10. hook onto the window frame. Close the rear window.

Roof Unlatched Indicator

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Set the roof in place on the car.

8. 9. Make sure all four corners are sitting flush with the car body.

Secure the roof by turning each release lever until the lock tab clicks forward. Pull on the levers to make sure they are locked. If the release levers are locked correctly, the roof unlatched indicator will not light when you turn the ignition ON (II).

This indicator lights when the roof is installed if either release lever is not fully locked. Check both release levers to make sure they are locked. This indicator also lights when the roof is removed but is not properly stored in the holder.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Maintenance

Dust is the main cause of creaks or other sounds coming from the roof. Regularly clean the roof panel and body seals with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

Every three to six months, depending on how often the roof is removed, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicone grease (available from your Acura dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the roof panel or each other.

To reduce the possibility of leaks:

Use the door pull to open and close the door. Do not push or pull on the door glass.

Do not lean or sit on an open door.

The roof panel seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high pressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid car washes that use only high pressure water spray for cleaning.

Avoid getting water in the roof holder. This can damage the switch that senses the roof is stored, causing the instrument panel light to stay on.

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Removable Roof Panel, Mirrors

Main Menu

Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors

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When the seals are new, the glass will seal more tightly if you open the door slightly before closing the window.

Never store any items other than the roof panel in the holder. Because it is above the engine, the holder can get very warm.

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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver’s door armrest:

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Move the selector switch to L

2. (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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Mirrors, Digital Clock

Main Menu

Digital Clock

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Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirrorright,left,up,ordown.

When you finish, move the

4. selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

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The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II). To see the time with the ignition off, press and hold the DISPLAY button.

To set the clock:3.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

1. display the time.

Raise the lid to the left of the clock

2. display. You will see HOUR, MIN., and RESET buttons.

Press and hold the HOUR button

3. until the hour advances to the desired hour.

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4. until the numbers advance to the desired time.

You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing the RESET buttonsetstheclockbacktothe previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing the RESET button sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour. For example:

1:06 would RESET to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page ). If you try to drive the vehicle without releasing the parking brake, the ABS indicator maycomeon,andtheABSmaynot work properly.

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Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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Console Compartment, Coin Holder, Beverage Holder

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Coin HolderConsole Compartment Beverage Holder

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To open the console compartment, lift the tab on the left edge.

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The coin holder is located in the fronthalfoftheconsole compartment lid. Open the coin holder by lifting up on the middle of the armrest pad.

The beverage holder is located in the rear half of the console compartment lid. To use the beverage holder, lift up on the middle of the armrest pad.

To remove the beverage holder for cleaning, lift up on the front edge of the holder’s front ring. To reinstall it, alignthereartabintheslotandpush down on the front of the holder.

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Cigarette Lighter, Ashtray

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Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passenger. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Cigarette Lighter Ashtray

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The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I)orON(II)forthe cigarette lighter to work. To heat up the lighter, push it in. It will pop out when it is ready for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up, you could cause it to overheat.

Open the ashtray by lifting the lid up. To close the ashtray, push the lid down. To remove it for emptying, lift the lid up to the open position, and push it up further. The ashtray will pop out slightly so you can grasp it and pull it all the way out. After emptying, push it all the way back in.

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Interior Lights, Courtesy Lights

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Interior Lights Courtesy Lights

Use the ashtray only f or cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don’t put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.

The interior light is located in the center of the headliner.

The interior light has a threeposition switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open either door. In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously.

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When you open the driver’s door, the light for the driver’s footwell turns on to assist you.

This light stays on for a few seconds after you close the door.

Each door has a light near the back edge. This light comes on whenever the door is open.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

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.................Climate Control System . 88

.........Fully-automatic Operation . 89

.........Semi-automatic Operation . 91

.........Air Conditioning Switch . 91

...........................Mode Button . 92

...Recirculated and Fresh Air . 96

................................Fan Speed . 96

.................Temperature Sensors . 97

..................................Audio System . 98

...................Operating the Radio . 99

............Finding a Radio Station . 100

.................Adjusting the Sound . 103

....................Radio Frequencies . 104

Operating the Cassette

.....................................Player . 106

......Cassette Search Functions . 109

Caring for the Cassette

.....................................Player . 114

.....Operating the CD Changer . 116

................CD Error Indications . 123

............................Security System . 124

...............................Cruise Control . 125

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Climate Control System

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The automatic climate control system in your Acura picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center of the dashboard and in each armrest is adjustable. Move the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.

The vents on top of each door and in each armrest can be opened and closed with the dial next to them.

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The climate control system draws air

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through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris.

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

Fully-automatic Operation

To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button, set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial and turn the fan speed dial to AUTO. You will see FULL AUTO in the system’s display. The light in either the or

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When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the vehicle has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.

Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

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Semi-automatic Operation

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You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.

Air Conditioning Switch

Pressing the A/C switch turns the airconditioningonandoff.Youwill seeONorOFFinthedisplay.When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the dial below the outside air temperature. With the A/C on, use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.

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Mode Button

Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all the modes.

The main air flow comes out of the dashboard and door vents. Close the door vents when using the air conditioning or the windows may fog up.

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The main air flow is divided

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between the dashboard/door vents and the floor vents.

The main air flow comes from the floor vents.

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The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and windshield defroster vents.

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The button directs the main

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air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. To defrost more quickly, turn the temperature control to 82°F 86°F

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Press and turn the fan speed dial to high. Warmed air will then flow from the windshield and side defroster vents. To turn off defrost, press the AUTO or DEFROST button.

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Recirculated and Fresh Air

The and buttons select the source of air going into the climate control system.

draws fresh air from outside.

draws air into the system from the car’s interior and recirculates it. You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes. When you press the or button, the light in that button comes on.

Fan Speed

You can manually select the fan speed by turning the dial. You must turn the fan speed dial back to AUTO to go to fully-automatic climate control.

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Temperature Sensors

Theclimatecontrolsystemhas temperature sensors located on the dashboard and in the center console. Do not cover these sensors or spill anyliquidonthem.

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