Honda NSX 2004 User Manual

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2004 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 Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................2

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

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental R estra int System.

Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................39

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

Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................77

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

Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................103

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

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................117

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

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................133

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

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................169

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

Technical Information...............................................................................................................................199

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................213

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................217

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.

Contents

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Owner’s Identif ication

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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 2004 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 vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

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 vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle. 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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on the vehicle.

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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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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Your Car at a Glance

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH (P.51)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.108)

DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.58)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.63)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.71)

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.59)

TURN SIGNAL LEVER (P.51)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.105)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.52)

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS (P.50)

SHIFT LOCK RELEASE (P.127) (Automatic transmission only)

DIGITAL CLOCK (P.76)

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (P.78)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.84)

SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES (P.62)

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Your Car at a Glance

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52)

HEADLIGHTS (P.51)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.52)

TURN SIGNALS (P.51)

TELESCOPE ADJUSTMENT TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN (P.53) (P.53)

TCS ON/OFF SWITCH (P.132)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHT (P.52)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.100)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.50)

BUTTONS

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Driver and Passenger Saf ety

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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 how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain children in your vehicle.

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

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

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

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

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10

......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11

4. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 12

....5. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 13

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 13

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14

...Additional Safety Precautions . 15

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 15

..Seat Belt System Components . 15

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 16

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 17

Additional Information About Your

.....................................Airbags . 18

......Airbag System Components . 18

...........How Your Airbags Work . 18

.............................Airbag Service . 21

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

Your Vehicle is Not

Recommended for Child

The Passenger’s Airbag can Pose

Using Child Seats with

.....................................Tethers . 30

...................................Safety Labels . 36

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................................Guidelines . 22

...............................Restrained . 22

..........................Passengers . 23

...........................Serious Risks . 23

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

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 27

....................Installing a Child Seat . 27

...........Protecting Larger Children . 31

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 20

...Additional Safety Precautions . 21

...Additional Safety Precautions . 25

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Important Saf ety 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 vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page ).

Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child passengers

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

child passenger.

passenger’s airbag hazard, you should never carry an inf ant in a rear-f acing child seat in this vehicle.

Due to the

If a small child who must be restrained in a f orward-facing child seat, or a larger child, must ride in this vehicle, be sure to follow all instructions and safety warnings in this manual (see pages and ).

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.

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 injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical f ailure 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 Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

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

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(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Seat Belt Tensioners (8) Airbags (9) Door Locks

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, a collapsible steering column, and seat belt tensioners that tighten the seat belts in the event of a crash.

However, you and your passenger can’t take full advantage of these safety f eatures unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passenger.

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Seat Belts

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

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator 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 vehicle 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 frontal, side,rearimpacts,androllovers.

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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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

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Airbags

Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more

information on how your airbags work).

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

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

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

Airbags can pose hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright, and as far back from the steering wheel while allowing full control of the vehicle. A f ront passenger should move their seat as far back f rom the dashboard as possible.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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

Remember however, that no saf ety system can prevent all injures or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even where seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to ride in your Acura.

See page for important guidelines

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on how to properly protect small children and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Seats1. 2.

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

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

See page for how to lock the doors.

Adjust driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain control of the vehicle. Have a passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible.

If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, 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 it is locked into position. See page

for how to adjust the seats.

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 while allowing full control of the vehicle.

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.

A passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an comfortable, upright position.

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.

See page for how to adjust seat-

backs.

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.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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Fasten and Position the Seat

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, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

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

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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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.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your Acura dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional

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

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 vehicle 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 Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. This provides optimal protection from the

forward, leans forward or sideways,

or puts one or both feet up, the

chance of injury during a crash is

greatly increased. airbag.

In addition, an occupant who is out of See page for how to adjust the

steering wheel.

position can be seriously or f atally

injuredinacrashbystrikinginterior

parts of the vehicle, or being struck

by an inflating front airbag.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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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.

Advice for Pregnant Women

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to sit

upright and adjust the seat as far

back as possible while allowing full

control of the vehicle. When riding

as a passenger, adjust the seat as far

back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries

to both you and your 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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Protecting Adults and Teens, Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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Additional Safety Precautions Seat Belt System Components

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

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

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

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

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of thebeltandincreasethechanceof serious injury in a crash.

Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interf ere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your belts.

If you turn the ignitions switch to ON (II) without fastening your seat

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth,

belt, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the indicator stay on until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The lap and shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to

properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, push the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehiclebesurethebeltisoutofthe way and will not get closed in the door. Both seat belts have an emergency retractor. In normal driving, the

The passenger’s seat belt has an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

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.

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.

For added protection, the seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the beltstohelpholdthedriverandthe passenger in place.

retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in f rontal collisions, andtheyshouldactivateinany collision severe enough to cause airbag inflation.

However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.

Seat Belt Maintenance

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 the belts retract easily. Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Acura provides a lif etime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See

Acura Warranty Information

your booklet for details.

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

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page .157

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.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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Airbag System Components How Your Airbags Work

Your airbag system includes:

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

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint

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System) airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision.

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will

detect the vehicle’s rapid A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors information about the sensors, the control unit, and the airbag

deceleration. If the rate of

deceleration is high enough, the

control unit will instantly inflate the

driver’s and passenger’s airbags. activators when the ignition is in the ON (II) position.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can occur if 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 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 vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

After inflating, the airbags will 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 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.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners (see page ).16

(II), this indicator comes on briefly then go out. This tells you that system is working properly.

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

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashes on and of f while you drive.

If you see any of these indications, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.When you turn the ignition to ON

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbags or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

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Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

Your airbags ever inflate.

The 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.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized Acura dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags may not work properly.

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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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 and use a booster if necessary.

Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to properly protect child passengers.

If you ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for small children and larger children.

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured 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 properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

A small child must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

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A larger child must be restrained with a booster until the seat belt fits him her properly

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough or mature enough to ride in f ront (see page ).

The Passenger’s Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

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 can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Infants

Never put a rear-f acing child seat in this vehicle.

If the passenger’s airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough f orce to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children

Placing a forward-f acing child seat in the passenger’s seat can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too farforward,orthechild’sheadis thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating passenger’s airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure them.

Larger Children

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

this vehicle, see page for

If a larger child must ride in

important guidelines on how to decide when a child is ready to ride in front and how to properly protect the child.

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

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

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Additional Safety Precautions

Never hold a small child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, a small child left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock both doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page ).

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters 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.

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Protecting Small Children

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Because an inflating airbag can seriously injure or kill small children, we recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger in this vehicle.

If you decide to transport a small child in this vehicle, be sure to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the instructions and guidelines in the following pages.

Child Seat Type

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forwardfacing, 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 uses the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

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

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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat

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Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

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

The child seat should meet U.S. or

1. Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213.

Look for FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

After selecting a proper child seat, there are three main steps to install it:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured

The child seat should be of the

2. proper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should fit the

3. passenger’s seat.

to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

After installing a child

seat, push and pull the seat

Before purchasing a child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we

forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

recommend that you test the seat to make sure it fits properly in the passenger’s seat.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid’’. Some sideto-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

Secure the child in the child seat.3.

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 canbeseriouslyinjuredinacrash.

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a forward-facing child seat.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

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

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.

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With the child seat in position,

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

To activate the lockable retractor,

3. slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

4. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

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To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is firmly secured. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

4 in (10 cm) 1 in (2.5 cm)

9.7 in (24.6 cm)

To attach a tether to your vehicle:

Adjust the passenger’s seat fully 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.1.

Attach the attaching clip 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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Protecting Larger Children

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When a child reaches the

Checking Seat Belt Fit

recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

Allowing a larger child age 12 or under to ride in the vehicle can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a larger child, age 12 or under, as a passenger.

If a larger child must ride in the vehicle, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, and

The following pages provide guidelines to help you decide when a

have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

given child may ride in front, and how to properly protect the child. To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

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Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

Does the shoulder belt cross

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.

Using a Booster Seat

A child who has outgrown a forwardfacing child seat should use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states also require children to use a booster until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal safety standards and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster must ride in the vehicle, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

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

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When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Vehicle

If the passenger’s airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in this vehicle. There are other important factors you should consider.

Maturity

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

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page ). If the seat

belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in this vehicle.

If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle, 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 and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

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Protecting Larger Children

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Additional Safety Precautions 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.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective, and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

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

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

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 vehicle out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’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 vehicle, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as f ollows:

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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Safety Labels

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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

FOLDING SPARE TIRE

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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 . 40

...........................Control Locations . 41

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 42

.............................................Gauges . 47

.....................................Odometer . 47

...................................Trip Meter . 47

...................Temperature Gauge . 47

....................Oil Pressure Gauge . 48

.....................................Voltmeter . 48

..................................Fuel Gauge . 48

.............Steering Column Controls . 49

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 50

.........Turn Signals and Headlights . 51

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 52

.................Hazard Warning Button . 52

.................Rear Window Defogger . 52

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 53

..................................................Keys . 54

........................Immobilizer System . 55

................................Ignition Switch . 57

......................................Door Locks . 58

......................Power Door Locks . 58

...........................................Trunk . 59

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 59

.......................Remote Transmitter . 60

.................................................Seats . 62

..............................Power Windows . 63

...................Removable Roof Panel . 65

.............................................Mirrors . 71

.................................Parking Brake . 72

.................................Interior Lights . 73

...........Interior Convenience Items . 74

...............Console Compartment . 75

.................................Coin Holder . 75

.........................Beverage Holder . 75

........................Cigarette Lighter . 75

.........................................Ashtray . 75

....................................Glove Box . 76

............................................Clock . 76

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HOOD REAR WINDOW ENGINE COVER TRUNK LID

FRONT COMPARTMENT

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TRUNK

FUEL FILL DOORFOLDING SPARE TIRE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT TOOLS, JACK, AIR PUMP,

PRESSURE GAUGE

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH (P.51)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.108)

DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.58)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.63)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.71)

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

(P.59)

(P.51)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

HAZARD WARNING SWITCHTURN SIGNAL LEVER (P.52)

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS (P.50)(P.105)

DIGITAL CLOCK (P.76)

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (P.78)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.84)

SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES (P.62)

SHIFT LOCK RELEASE (P.127) (Automatic transmission only)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR

(P.45)

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(P.44)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.43)

MALFUNCTION

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.43)

INDICATOR LAMP (P.190)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (Automatic transmission only) (P.123)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

＊

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

(P.43)

＊

(P.44)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS

DOOR AND LAMP MONITOR

(P.46)

(P.44)

(P.45)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.46)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.46)

(P.45)

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

information about your vehicle. 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 indicator stays on until you do. Both the indicator 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 indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

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Charging System Indicator

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

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U.S. Canada U.S. Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes

This indicator comes on when you

1. turn the ignition switch to 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.

on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked by your Acura dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. For more information, see page .

If it remains lit after you fully

2. release the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page .

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time it indicates a potential problem with your airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. For more information, see page .

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

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Door and Lamp Monitor Electric Power Steering

(EPS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition to ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts.

If it comes on at any other time, The appropriate indicator 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

LAMP

indicator comes on when you

BRAKE

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

there is a problem in the Electric

Power Steering system. If this

happens, stop the vehicle in a safe

place, and turn off the engine. Reset

the system by restarting the engine,

and watch the EPS indicator. If it

does not go off, or comes back on

again while driving, take the vehicle

to your dealer to have it checked. A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Have your brake

With the indicator on, the EPS is

turned off, making the vehicle

harder to steer. lights repaired right away.

All the indicators in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator

This indicator has three functions:

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

for more information on the

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TCS.

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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicators do not blink or blink 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 signaling.

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

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page

for information on the headlight

controls.

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go of f 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 to ON (II). It will go of f 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

Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe cruise control. See page for

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information on operating the cruise control.

Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must ref uel soon.

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Gauges

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TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER

TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER

TRIP METER

Odometer Trip Meter

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models.

The trip meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it. To reset it, push the trip

meter reset button. 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.

TRIP METER RESET BUTTON

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and

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precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Gauges

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OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

Oil Pressure Gauge Voltmeter

This shows the engine’s oil pressure in hundred kilopascal (x 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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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 vehicle inspected by your Acura dealer.

FUEL GAUGE

VOLTMETER

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

NOTICE:

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Steering Column Controls

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52)

HEADLIGHTS (P.57)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

(P.52)

TURN SIGNALS (P.51)

TELESCOPE ADJUSTMENT (P.63)

HORN BUTTONS

TCS ON/OFF SWITCH (P.132)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHT (P.52)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.100)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.50)

TILT ADJUSTMENT

(P.53)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

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OFF

−

INT Intermittent

−

LO Low

−

HI High

4. MIST

5. Windshield Washers

Turntherotaryswitchattheendof the lever or push down or pull the lever to select a position.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The wipers operate every few seconds. Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring.

−

The wipers run at low speed.

−

The wipers run at high speed.

MIST:

The wipers run at high speed

until you release the lever.

Windshield Washer

−

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

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Turn Signal and Headlights

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Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal

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

Headlights ON

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

Turn Signal

1. Off

2. Parking and interior lights

3. Headlight on

4. High beams

5. Flashhighbeams

●

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

−

Push down on the

−

Rotating the

High Beams

−

To turn on, pull the turn signal lever toward you as far as it will move, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ). Pull it again to return to

low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models)

With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.

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

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

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Hazard Warning Button Rear Window DefoggerInstrument Panel Brightness

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS KNOB

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.

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Push the 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 vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog,frost,andthinicefromthe window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator on the front of the pod lights comes on to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment

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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.

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.

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

The lever to telescope the steering

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

TELESCOPE ADJUSTMENT

Move the steering wheel in or out

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

The lever to tilt the steering wheel

3. is under the steering column in the middle. Pull this lever toward you andholdit.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys

Main Menu

Table of Contents

TILT ADJUSTMENT

Move the steering wheel so it

4. points toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicators. 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.

Keys

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY (Black)

VALET KEY (Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a key replaced. Use only an Acura-approved key blank.

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, Immobilizer System

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Learning Key

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

If you attempt to use the learning key to start your vehicle’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.

Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. 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 (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

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Immobilizer System

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Table of Contents

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 vehicle undriveable.

If you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact an Acura dealer.

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.

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Ignition Switch

Main Menu

Table of Contents

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

LOCK (0)

−

You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, you must push the key in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in park.

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

ACCESSORY (I)

−

You can operate the audio system and the cigarette lighter in this position.

ON (II)

−

This is the normal key position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON.

START (III)

−

Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.

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

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition 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.

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Door Locks

Main Menu

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Power Door Locks

DOOR LOCK SWITCH

The driver’s door has a door lock switch that locks and unlocks both doors. Push LOCK to lock both doors, and pull up the top portion of the switch to unlock them.

LOCK TAB

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 vehicle, 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.

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.

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Door Locks

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener

Push

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK MAIN SWITCH

To open the trunk, press the trunk release button on the driver’s door. You can also use the master key to open the trunk lock.

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Do not press down on therearspoilerasyoumaydamage it.

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

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else, disable the trunk release button by turning off the trunk main switch in the glove, lock the glove box with the master key, and give the other person the valet key.

As a safety feature, your vehicle 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.

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Remote Transmitter

Main Menu

Table of Contents

LED LOCK

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK

−

Press this button once to

BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

lock both doors. Some exterior and interior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system has set.

UNLOCK

−

Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock also the passenger’s door.

The interior light (if the interior light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open either door, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will relock. If you relock the doors with theremotetransmitterbefore30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either door is not f ully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

PANIC

−

Pressthisbuttonfor about one second to attract attention: thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your Acura dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

BATTERY

To replace the battery, place a cloth on the edge of the transmitter and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flattip screwdriver. Remove the old battery and insert a new battery with the side facing

−

up. Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

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

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Seats

Main Menu

Table of Contents

−See pages for important safety

10 11

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 vehicle 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

Table of Contents

Your vehicle’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH

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 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

Table of Contents

The master control panel also contains these extra features:

AUTO

−

To open the driver’s 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.

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 of f when you have a child in the vehicle 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

Table of Contents

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 f all 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.

Removing and Storing

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. 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.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Table of Contents

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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Pull up the roof cover release lever and raise the roof cover.

Unsnap the hook end of the strap

7.6.5. from the rear window frame.

Put the hook around the edge of

8. the roof cover to hold it up.

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Lift the roof straight up off the

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

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 vehicle with the roof removed, lock the rear window release lever with the master key.

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Removable Roof Panel

Main Menu

Table of Contents

PLUG

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 vehicle. 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

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

Table of Contents

Roof Unlatched Indicator

ROOF UNLATCHED INDICATOR

Set the roof in place on the vehicle.

8. 9. Make sure all four corners are sitting flush with the vehicle 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).

Close the roof cover and snap the

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

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

Table of Contents

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 f ilm 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 f low 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

Table of Contents

Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

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.

TAB

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.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Move the selector switch to L

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

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Push the appropriate edge of the

2. adjustment switch to move the mirrorright,left,up,ordown.

When you finish, move the

3. 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.

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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is f ully released (see page ).

If you try to drive the vehicle without releasing the parking brake, the ABS indicator may come on, and the ABS may not work properly.

NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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The interior light has a three-

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position 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.

Interior Light

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Interior Convenience Item

Main Menu

Table of Contents

CLOCK GLOVE BOXASHTRAY

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

COIN HOLDER

BEVERAGE HOLDER

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Interior Convenience Item

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Console Compartment Beverage Holder

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

The beverage holder is located in the rear half of the console compartment lid. To use the beverage holder, lift

Coin Holder

up on the middle of the armrest pad.

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

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

Cigarette Lighter

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 up when it is read for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up, you could cause it to overheat.

Ashtray

Open the ashtray by lifting the lid up. To close the ashtray, push the lid down. To remove if 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.

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

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Interior Convenience Item

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Glove Box Clock

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 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:

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Raise the lid to the left of the clock

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

HOUR MIN. RESET

Press and hold the H button until

3. the hour advances to the desired time.

Press and hold the MIN. button

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 1:00 1:52 would RESET 2:00

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main Menu

The climate control system in your Acura provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, ref er to the operating instructions that came with it.)

...............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 78

...............................Airflow Buttons . 79

...............................Climate Control . 82

............................Playing the Radio . 84

..............................Radio Reception . 87

.................................Playing a Tape . 89

.....................................CD Changer . 93

......................Protecting Your CDs . 97

.......CD Changer Error Messages . 98

..............................Security System . 99

...............................Cruise Control . 100

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

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U.S. model shown

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

AUTO BUTTON To turn climate control on

Comfort and Convenience Features

FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION

FRESH AIR

RECIRCULATED AIR

SELECTED TEMPERATURE

FAN SPEED DIAL

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Airflow Buttons

Main Menu

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Fan Control Dial Mode Control Button

Turn this dial clockwise to increase fan speed and increase the airflow.

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

This button turns the air conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee ON or OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the dial below the outside air temperature.

Recirculation/Fresh Air Buttons

These buttons control the source of the air going into the system.

When is pressed, the indicator in the button comes on and the air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again (Recirculation mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.

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 of the modes.

Air flows from the dashboard and door vents. Close the door vents when using the air conditioning or the windows may fog up.

Airflow is divided between the dashboard/door vents and the floor vents.

Air f lows from the floor vents.

When the is pressed, the indicator in the button comes on and air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Airflow is divided between

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

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Windshield Defroster Button

When button is pressed, the indicator in the button comes on and the air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. This overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

Ventilation

The f low-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents behind the seat-backs.

Set the temperature to maximum.

1. Make sure the A/C is off.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Using the Heater

The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

Select and Fresh Air mode.

1. Set the fan to the desired speed.

2. Adjust the warmth of the air with

3. the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,

turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. You will see A/C ON in the display.

Make sure the temperature is set

to maximum high.

Select .

If the outside air is humid, select

4. Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

If the interior is very warm,

you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

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Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in

To remove fog from the inside of the

windows: combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

Switch the fan on.

Turn on the air conditioning.

Select and Fresh Air mode.

Adjust the temperature to your

preference.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

1. Turn on the air conditioning.

2. Select the Fresh Air mode.

3. Press the button.

4. Adjust the temperature so the

5. airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the

6. rear window.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows

Press the button.

1. Turn on the air conditioning.

2. Select .

3. Set the fan and temperature

4. controls to maximum level.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the vents on top of each door and in each armrest by rotating the wheel next to them. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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Climate Control

Main Menu

Table of Contents

Using Automatic Climate Control

The Automatic Climate Control system can adjust the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

Press the AUTO button.

1. Set the desired temperature by

2. turning the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system’s display.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

Semi-automatic Operation

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

To Turn Everything Off

Press the OFF button. However, a lack of air flow can cause the windows to fog up. It is recommended that you keep the f an on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.

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Climate Control

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Table of Contents

Temperature Sensors

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

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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Playing the Radio

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PRESET BUTTONSSEEK BAR A. SELECT BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTONVOLUME DIAL

Comfort and Convenience Features

PRESET BUTTONS

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM/CD BUTTON TUNE DIAL

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Playing the Radio

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To Play the Radio

The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the ON/OFF button. The power antenna will extend.

Adjust the volume by turning the VOL dial (outside ring of the left knob).

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, STEREO will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

To Select a Station

You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected

TUNE, SEEK,

band: the preset buttons, and

AUTO SELECT.

TUNE

−

Use the TUNE dial (outside ring of the right knob) to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the dial right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

SEEK

−

The SEEK function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the or side of the bar,

▲▼

then release it.

Preset

−

You can store eight

stations on each band.

Select the desired band, AM or

FM. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station. Pick a preset button, and hold it

until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total

of eight stations on both AM and FM band.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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AUTO SELECT

− If you are

traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SELECT Button. The system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores eight of the strongest stations on each band in the preset buttons.

If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons. Use the TUNE or SEEK functions to find stations, then store them in the preset buttons as described.

To turn off Auto Select,

press the A. SELECT button. This restores the presets you originally set.

Push Push

Adjusting the Sound

UsetheTREBandBASSknobsto adjustthetonequalitytoyour linking. Push on the TREB knob to get both to pop out. The outside ring changes the bass level and the inner knob changes the treble level.

The BAL control adjust the sound balance between the speakers. Push on the knob so it pops out. Adjust the side-to-side balance as desired.

BALANCE KNOB

BASS KNOB

TREBLE KNOB

When you have finished the adjustments, push the knobs back in so there is less chance of accidentally changing your settings.

Audio System Lighting

You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system

illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

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Radio Frequencies

Your Acura’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band:

87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least ten kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

Radio Reception

How well your Acura’s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will

go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the f requency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations,orhearonlythestationyou are close to.

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

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the def lected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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SKIP BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON

Playing a Tape

DOLBY BUTTON

AM/FM/CD BUTTON

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

PLAY BUTTON

METAL INDICATOR

FF BUTTONREW BUTTON

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To Play a Tape

Make sure the radio is ON. Insert the cassette with the open side of the tape facing right. Push the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the tape is playing. The indicates the side youinsertedupwardinnowplaying. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

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Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the button. Dolby remains off until you press the button again.

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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

If you play a metal or chromiumdioxide (CrO2) tape, the system automatically senses it. The METAL indicator in the frequency display lights.

To Stop Playing a Tape

To remove the tape, press the EJECT button. If you want to turn the player off, press the ON/OFF button or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When youturnthesystembackon,the tape will begin playing where it left off.

To switch to the radio while a Tape is playing, press the AM/FM button.

Tape Search Functions FF/REW

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To rewind the tape, push the REW (Preset 5) button. To fast forward the tape, push the FF (Preset 8) button. Press the PLAY (Preset 6) button to take the system outofrewindorfastforward.

SKIP

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Press the SKIP (Preset 4) button to find the beginning of the next song or passage. The system goes into fast forward, and the light in the SKIP button flashes during fast forward. When the system finds the beginning of thenextsongorpassage,itgoes back to PLAY.

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REPEAT

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(Preset 3) button to continuously play a song or passage. The light in the button lights and stays on. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.

REPLAY

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Press the REPLAY (Preset 1) button to play the current song or passage f rom the beginning. The system goes into rewind, and the light in the button flashes during rewind. When it reaches the current song or passage, it goes back to PLAY.

−Press the REPEAT

Press the SCAN (Preset 2) button to search the tape for a desired passage. When you press the SCAN button, the system goes into fast forward. It goes back to PLAY when it reaches the beginning of the next song or passage. It plays that song or passage for eight seconds and then goes into fast forward again to find the beginning of the next song or passage. The system repeats this until you press the SCAN button again.

NOTE:

The SKIP, REPEAT, REPLAY and SCAN functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selection, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

Caring for the Tape and PlayerSCAN

Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand oxides from the tape. This contamination build up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your Acura dealer has a cleaning kit available.

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CLEAN LIGHT

After 50 hours of use, the CLEAN light comes on to remind you to clean the cassette drive. After cleaning the drive, turn off the CLEAN light by pushing it in with the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged cassette in the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never placetapeswheretheywillbe exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never try to insert foreign objects into the cassette player.

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CD Changer

A. SELECT BUTTON

AM/FM/CD BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

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Loading the CD Changer

CD CHANGER

Slide

EJECT BUTTON

Your vehicle has a CD changer in the trunk. It holds up to six CDs.

Press the lock lever down, pivot

1. the changer downward.

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Slide the lid to open the CD

2. changer.

Push the EJECT button to remove

3. the CD magazine. The magazine will pop up automatically.

ToinstallaCD,pullthetaboutto

4. remove the tray from the magazine.

Put a CD on a tray with the printed

5. surface up as shown.

Reinstall the tray in the magazine.

6. Repeat this procedure for the other five trays.

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Store the magazine in the changer.

7. Pivot the changer upward to its puright position. Make sure the locklever is securely locked.

NOTE:

Secure the CD changer in upright position before driving. The CD changer and CD(s) can be damaged if the change is not secured before driving.

Operating the CD Changer

You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.

Play only standard round discs. Oddshaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

For best results when using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recordingmustbeclosedinorder for the disc to be used by CD player.

This CD changer can play CD-Rs and CD-RWscompressedinMP3 (MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3) standard. However, folder selection is not available with the audio controls of this unit. Only track selection is possible and the selected track is displayed.

If you play the hundredth track and over, the display will not show the actual track number:

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‘‘cds 99’’ is displayed for the 99th track

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‘‘cds 01’’ is displayed for the 100th track

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‘‘cds 02’’ is displayed for the 101st track

Turn on the audio system as described previously. Press the AM/ FM/CD button until ‘‘CD’’ appears in the display. The disc and track number will be displayed.

When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played. When disc 6 has completed playing, the system will return to disc 1.

To select a different disc, press the PROG (Preset 7) button. The next CD in the changer is loaded and starts to play from the first track.

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CD is playing by pressing the AM/ FM/CD button.

To turn the system completely off, press the ON/OFF button.

You can use the preset buttons while a CD in playing to select passages and change tracks.

To move rapidly within a track, press andholdthePreset8buttontomove forward or the Preset 5 button to move backward. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want.

Each time you press and release the Preset 4 button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track on that CD. Pressing the Preset 1 button skips backward to the beginning of the current track.

REPEAT

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To activate the Repeat feature, press and release the REPEAT (Preset 3) button. The indicator in the button will come on. The system continuously replays the current track. Press the REPEAT button again to turn it off.

SCAN

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To search for a particular program on a disc, press the SCAN (Preset 2) button. The system will skip forward to the next track and begin to play it. if you do not touch any of the controls, the system skips to the beginning of the next track after ten seconds and begins to play that. When the system gets to a track you want to hear all the way through, press the SCAN button again. You can only scan tracks on the disc currently being played.

RANDOM PLAY

−You can switch to the radio while a

This feature when activated, plays the tracks on the CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press the A. SELECT button. The indicator will come on. The system will then select and play tracks randomly. This continues until you deactivate RandomPlaybypressingtheA. SELECT button again.

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When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct

When recording a CD-R or CD-

sunlight and extreme heat. RW, the recording must be closed forittobeusedbytheCDplayers.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.

Wipe across the CD from the center Play only standard round CDs.

to the outside edge. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the driveorcauseotherproblems.

AnewCDmayberoughonthe

inner and outer edges. The small Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

plastic pieces causing this roughness

can flake off and f all on the re-

cording surface of the CD, causing The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are:

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Sampling frequency: 16-44 kHz

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Bit rate: 8-320 kbps

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Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session

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Maximum layers (including

skipping or other problems. Remove

these pieces by rubbing the inner

and outer edges with the side of a

pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in

the CD player or the magazine.

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Protecting Your CDs

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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