Accessorie
s an d Modification s
Modifying your car, or installing some non-Acura accessories, can
make your car unsafe. Before you
make any modifications or add any
accessories, be sure to read the
following information.
Accessorie s
Your dealer has Genuine Acura accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These accessories have been designed and
approved for your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Acura accessories are usuallydesigned for universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your car, they may not
meet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your car's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 131 for
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your car'scomputer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car's electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operation of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory: Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or
performance. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see page 240). Have the installer contact your
Acura dealer for assistance before installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the final installation.
Befor e Drivin g
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car's handling, stability and performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
Inde
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Winter Driving........................... 201
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 225
Towing A Trailer...................................... 151
Emergency................................. 245
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,Automatic............................... 182
Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 183
Fluid Selection............................ 182
Identification Number............... 249
Shifting the Automatic.............. 140
Shifting the Manual................... 138
Treadwear..................................... 252
Trip Meter........................................ 58
Turn Signals..................................... 63
Underside, Cleaning...................... 220
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 223
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 252
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 123
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 218
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 175
Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 62
Key in Ignition.............................. 74
Seat Belts................................ 42, 54
WARNING, Explanation of..............
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Warning Labels
, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 262
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 181
Operation...................................... 64
Washing.......................................... 216
Waxing and Polishing................... 217
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 198
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 217
Compact Spare........................... 224
Wrench....................................... 226
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 219
Operating the Power................... 84
Rear, Defogger............................ 65
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 64
Defroster.................................... 100
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 192
Operation...................................... 64
Worn Tires..................................... 197
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 245
* : U.S. and Canada only
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 133
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 250
Vehicle Identification Number..... 248
Vehicle Storage.............................. 214
Ventilation......................................... 97
VIN.................................................. 248
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 218
Viscosity, Oil................................... 172
