1996 ACURA RL KA9 airbag

Description

Basic operation:

1. OnStar system is activated.

2. Data is transmitted to service provider.

GPS SATELLITES

Two-way cellular communication

with call center.

Dispatch

Rescue/Police

911 CALL

CENTER

3. Call center associate makes appropriate response:

— Accident/Emergency notification (Police, Fire and EMS, etc.)

— Airbag deployment (Accident)

— Roadside assistance

— Stolen vehicle tracking

— Remote door lock/unlock command

— Misplaced vehicle (Flashes parking lights/honks horn)

— Route guidance

— Ride Assist

— Concierge services/convenience

Buttons and indicator:

DOT BUTTON
ONSTAR INDICATOR

Solid Green Light: System OK

Flashing Green Light: Call in

progress

Solid Red Light: System

malfunction

Flashing Red Light: Call

in progress, but malfunction

in system exist.

ONSTAR BUTTON
EMERGENCY BUTTON

Activation and termination

of voice recognition

(VR) for virtual advisor and cellular phone.
Used to connect to call

center (voice based information

service).
Used for emergencies.

Emergency calls have priority

over all others.
ONSTAR CALL

CENTER

(Human Advisor)
Requests for

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Front Sea t
Seat Cove r Replacemen t
SRS component s ar e locate d i n thi s area . Revie w th e
SR S componen t location s an d precaution s an d proce -
dure s i n th e SR S sectio n befor e performin g repai r o r
service . Refe r t o th e '9 9 - 0 1 Acur a 3. 5 R L Servic e
Manual , P/ N 61SZ305 .
CAUTION : Pu t o n glove s t o protec t you r hands .
NOTE:
• Tak e car e no t t o tea r th e seam s o r damag e th e sea t
covers .
• O n th e passenger' s sea t wit h sid e airbag , d o no t
touc h th e OPD S senso r i n th e seat-bac k pad , an d
kee p i t awa y fro m oil . Oi l ca n corrod e th e senso r
causin g i t t o fail .
Seat-bac k cove r removal :
1 . Slid e th e fron t sea t forward , an d fol d th e seat-bac k
forward .
2 . Remov e th e bac k cove r (se e pag e 20-4 ).
3 . Releas e th e hoo k strips , the n loose n th e seat-bac k
cover.
HOOK STRIP S
HOOK STRI P
SEAT-BAC K COVE R
HOO K STRIP S
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Seat Harness Wiring Locations

NOTE: When assembling the front seat, make sure the

seat harness and connectors are fastened correctly.

8-way power adjustable (with power lumbar support

and seat heater):

SEAT-BACK

WIRE TIES

SIDE AIRBAG

HARNESS
POWER

LUMBAR

SUPPORT

MOTOR

SEAT-BACK

HEATER

HARNESS

[C] [A] [B]

[D]

POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT

SUBHARNESS

HOOK

SEAT

CUSHION

COVER

To seat belt

buckle.
To power

seat

switch.

HOOK

POWER

LUMBAR

SUPPORT

CONNECTOR

To seat

cushion

heater.

20-8
SEAT-BACK

HEATER

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Caution Label Locations
SRS WARNIN G(HOOD)DRIVER SR S INFORMATIO N
(se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l
(o n bac k o f sunvisor , se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l(see pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R
AIRBA G MODUL E DANGER /
WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T
PASSENGE R AIRBA GCAUTIO N
U.S . mode l
(se e pag e 1-11 )
FRON T SEATBEL TTENSIONE R WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-11 )
STEERIN G COLUM N
NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) MONITO
R NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) SID
E AIRBA G CAUTIO N
(se e pag e 1-11 )
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 6 - 9 8 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R AIRBAG S AN D FRON T
SEATBEL T TENSIONE R SYSTEMS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
AR E COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
ELECTRICA L TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S
WIRIN G CA N MAK E TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R
CAUS E ACCIDENTA L FIRIN G O F TH E INFLATOR .
WARNING
THE AIRBA G INFLATO R IS EXPLOSIV E AND , I F
ACCIDENTALL Y DEPLOYED , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 9 - 0 1 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R FRON T AN D SID E
AIRBAG S AN D FRON T SEATBEL T TENSIONERS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
ARE COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S WIRIN G CA N MAK E
TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R CAUS E ACCIDEN -
TA L DEPLOYMENT .
WARNING
ACCIDENTA L DEPLOYMENT , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T O R KIL L YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
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Caution Label Locations

(cont'd)

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION ('96, '97 models)

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS

INSTALLED.

THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THE DRIV-

ER'S DOORJAMB.

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('96, '97 models)

AIRBAG. SEE OTHER SIDE.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

Canada model ('98, '99 models)

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF

CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY

BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN

ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE

AIRBAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR

BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-

TION AND EXPLANATIONS.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98 - 01 models)

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.

NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT.

SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.

ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.

DRIVER SRS INFORMATION

PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION

U.S. model ('98, '99 models)

AIRBAG WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('96, '97 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

. WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES.

THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE THE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

FULLY.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DANGER/WARNING ('98 - 01 models)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTEN-

TION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-

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STEERING COLUMN NOTICE

TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING

BOLT.

MONITOR NOTICE

NOTICE

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDE

YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED.

DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLE.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'96 - 99 U.S. model

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN

AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE

SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'00 - 01 U.S. models

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD

SEATS.

CABLE REEL

CAUTION
DRIVER MODULE

DANGER ('97, '98 models)

DRIVER MODULE

WARNING

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('99 - 01 models)

CABLE REEL CAUTION

INSTALLATION OF THE SRS CABLE REEL IS CRITICAL TO

THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM. REFER TO

THE SERVICE MANUAL DETAILED INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('97 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('98 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F <93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE WARNING

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION ('99 - 01 models)

SIDE AIRBAG

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT.

DO NOT LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR.

SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SRS
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Set/Resume/Cancel Switc h Test/Replacemen t
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S
componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e
SR S (sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
1 . Mak e sur e yo u hav e th e anti-thef t cod e fo r th e radio ,
the n writ e dow n th e frequencie s fo r th e radio' s pre -
set buttons .
2. Disconnec t th e batter y negativ e cable , the n discon -
nec t th e positiv e cable , an d wai t a t leas t 3 minutes .
NOTE : Th e PC M memor y mus t b e rese t afte r recon -
necting th e batter y (se e pag e 11-125 ).
3 . Disconnec t th e airba g connectors .
Driver' s Side :
Remov e th e acces s pane l fro m th e steerin g wheel ,
the n disconnec t th e 2 P connecto r betwee n th e
driver' s airba g an d cabl e reel .
CABL E REE LCONNECTO R
DRIVER'SAIRBAG2P CONNECTO RACCES
S PANE L
Front Passenger' s Side :
Remov e th e glov e bo x (se e sectio n 20 ).
Disconnec t th e fron t passenger' s 2 P connecto r
fro m th e SR S mai n harness .
FRONT PASSENGER' SAIRBAG2P CONNECTO R
SRS MAI N HARNES S
4. Remov e th e dashboar d lowe r cover .
5 . Disconnec t th e combinatio n switc h 20 P connecto r
fro m th e mai n harness .
20P CONNECTO R
Wire sid e o ffemal e terminal s
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Removal
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S
componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e
Restraint s ( sectio n 24 ) befor e preformin g repair s o r ser -
vice .
NOTE :
• A n assistan t i s helpfu l whe n removin g an d installin g
th e dashboard .
• Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e dashboard , body , an d
relate d parts .
1 . Mak e sur e yo u hav e th e anti-thef t cod e fo r th e
radio , the n writ e dow n th e frequencie s fo r th e
radio' s prese t buttons .
2 . Disconnec t th e negativ e cabl e fro m th e battery .
3 . Remove :
• Consol e pane l an d rea r console , '9 6 - 9 8 model s
(se e pag e 20-48 )
• Consol e pane l an d rea r console , '9 9 - 0 1 model s
(se e pag e 20-49 )
• Cente r ai r vent , '9 6 - 9 8 model s (se e pag e 20-51 )
• Climat e contro l uni t an d audi o unit , '9 6 - 9 8 model s
(se e pag e 20-51 )
• Climat e contro l unit , audi o unit , an d cente r ai r vent ,
'99 - 0 1 model s (se e pag e 20-52 )
• Dashboar d lowe r cove r (passenger's) , glov e bo x
an d glov e bo x bac k cove r (se e pag e 20-53 )
• Consol e lowe r carpe t (se e pag e 20-47 )
• Dashboar d lowe r cove r (driver's ) (se e pag e 20-50 )
• Kic k pane l (se e pag e 20-43 )
4 . Lowe r th e steerin g colum n (se e sectio n 17 ).
T o avoi d accidenta l deploymen t an d
possibl e injury / alway s disconnec t th e driver' s airba g
connecto r befor e lowerin g th e steerin g colum n (se e
sectio n 24 ).
NOTE : T o preven t damag e to th e steerin g column , wra p it
wit h a sho p towel .
5. Remove the front passenger's airbag (see
section 24 ).
T o avoi d accidenta l deploymen t an d
possibl e injury , alway s disconnec t th e fron t passen -
ger' s airba g connecto r whe n th e SR S mai n harnes s
i s disconnecte d (se e sectio n 24 ).
Dashboar d
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