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Instrument
s an d Control s
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.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 57
Speedometer................................ 57
Tachometer.................................. 57
Odometer...................................... 57
Trip Meter.................................... 57
Fuel Gauge................................... 58
Temperature Gauge....................
58
Maintenance Require
d
Indicator.................................... 59
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 60
Headlights.................................... 61
Instrument Panel Brightness.....
62
Turn S
ignals.................................
62
Windshield Wipers.
..................... 63
Windshield Washers..................
. 63
Hazard Warning...........................
64
Rear Windo
w Defogger.............. 64
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 65
Steering Wheel Controls................ 66
Cruise Control.............................. 66
Keys and Locks................................ 69
Keys............................................... 69
Immobilizer System..................... 69
Ignition Switch............................. 70
Power Door Locks....................... 72
Childproof Door Locks............... 73
Trunk............................................ 73
Glove Box..................................... 75
Seat Adjustments............................. 75
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 76
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 76
Head Restraints........................... 77
Folding Rear Seat............................ 77
Power Windows............................... 79
Moonroof.......................................... 80
Mirrors.............................................. 81
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 81
Parking Brake.................................. 82
Digital Clock..................................... 83
Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Console Compartment.................... 85
Cigarette Lighter............................. 85
Ashtrays............................................ 86
Interior Lights.................................. 87
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Sea
t Adjustment s
To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position. Driver'
s Sea t Heigh t Adjustmen t
The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear. Driver'
s Lumba r Suppor t
Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Pivot the lever forward
until it stops, then let it return. Doing this several times adjusts the lumbar
support through its full range.
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Sea
t Adjustments , Foldin g Rea r Sea t
Hea d Restraint s
See page 14 for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
The front head restraints help
protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are
most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant's head
rests against the center of the
restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
The front head restraints adjust forheight. You need both hands toadjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways
and push the restraint down.
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
Foldin
g Rea r Sea t
The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from
inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.
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