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
Instrument s an d Control s
Gauge
s
Speedometer
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). Tachomete
r
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone. Odomete
r
The odometer shows the total
number of miles your car has been
driven. It is illegal under U.S. federal
law to disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles indicated.
Tri p Mete r
This meter shows the number of
miles driven since you last reset it.
To reset it, push the trip meter reset button.
Instrument s an d Control s
TRI
P METE R
RESE T BUTTO N
TRIP METE R
ODOMETE R
SPEEDOMETE
R
FUE
L GAUG E
TACHOMETE R
TEMPERATUR E
GAUG E
Inde
x
Maintenance
Required Indicator....................... 59
Safety........................................... 154
Schedule.............................. 156-162
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp. 55, 233
Manual
Transmission.................... 134
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 179 Meters, Gauges................................ 57
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 250Mirrors,
Adjusting........................... 81
Moonroof.......................................... 80
Closing Manually....................... 235
Operation...................................... 80
Neutral Gear Position.................... 137
New Vehicle Break-in................... 118
Normal
Shift Speeds...................... 135
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 244
Octane
Requirement, Gasoline.... 118
Odometer.......................................... 57
Odometer, Trip................................ 57
Oil
Change, How to......................... 170
Change, When to....................... 158
Checking Engine.......................
122
Pressure Indicator.............. 54, 231
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 169
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 71
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery..................................... 252
Opening the Hood......................... 120
Opening the Trunk.......................... 73
Operation in Foreign Countries... 251
Outside
Mirrors............................... 81
Overheating, Engine..................... 229
Park Gear Position......................... 137
Parking............................................ 140
Parking Brake.................................. 82
Parking Lights.................................. 61
Parking Over Things that Burn... 254
PGM-FI
System.............................. 253
Polishing and Waxing................... 213
Power
Doo
r Locks................................... 72
Mirrors.......................................... 81
Steering.......................................
181
Windows....................................... 79
Pre-Drive
Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 19
Protecting Adults............................. 12
Additional
Safety Precautions.... 19
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19
Protectin
g Children......................... 21
Protecting Infants........................ 29
Protecting Larger Children........ 37 Protecting Small Children.......... 33
Using
Child Seats with
Tethers...................................... 40
Radiator Overheating.................... 229
Radio/Cassett
e Sound System....... 98
Rear End Towing........................... 241
Rear
Lights, Bulb Replacement... 204
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 77
Rear View Mirror............................. 81
