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Mirrors
, Parkin g Brak e
3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the 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. Parkin
g Brak e
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 light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully released (see page 54 ). Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Instrument s an d Control s
PARKIN
G BRAK E LEVE R
ADJUSTMEN
T
SWITC H
NOTIC
E
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Beverag
e Holde r
To open the beverage holder, push on the front to get it to pop out
slightly. Then pull it out the rest of
the way. To close it, push it until it
latches.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A 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.
Instruments an d Control s
Pus
h
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Consol
e Compartment , Cigarett e Lighte r
Consol e Compartmen t
To open the console compartment, pull up the front edge of the lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches. The pocket on the underside of the
console compartment lid can be used
to hold cards. Cigarett
e Lighte r
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up
the lighter, push it in. It will pop out
when it is ready for use. Do not hold
the lighter in while it is heating up,
you could cause it to overheat.
Instrument s an d Control s
CIGARETT
E LIGHTE R
CAR D HOLDE R
CONSOL
E COMPARTMEN T
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Interio
r Light s
Ceilin g Ligh t
The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light conies on
when you open either door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays
on continuously. Spotlight
s
LS, GS and GS-R models
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push thebutton again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times. Carg
o Are a Ligh t
The cargo area light has a two- position switch. In the OFF (down)
position, the light does not come on.In the ON (up) position, the light
comes on when you open the hatch.
Instrument s an d Control s
DOO
R ACTIVATE D
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Heatin
g an d Coolin g
Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comfortable, and
keep the windows clear for best
visibility.
(Canadian Type-R model only)
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer will install a Genuine Acura air conditioning
system that meets Acura's high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly fit your car. Please contact
your dealer for more information.
Wha t Eac h Contro l Doe s
Fa n Contro l Leve r
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow. Temperatur
e Contro l Leve r
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the temperature of the air
flow.
Ai r Conditionin g (A/C ) Butto n
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicatorin the button lights when the A/C is
on.
Recirculatio
n Butto n
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s MOD
E BUTTON SRECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N AI
R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N
TEMPERATUR E
CONTRO L LEVE R
FA
N CONTRO L
LEVE R
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Heatin
g an d Coolin g
To Cool with A/C
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the buttonshould come on when a fan speed
is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature control lever is set to maximum
cool.
3. Select
4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s MOD
E BUTTON SRECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N
AI
R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N
TEMPERATUR E
CONTRO L LEVE R FA
N CONTRO L
LEVE R
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Audi
o Syste m
Protectin g Compac t Disc s
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surface. Contamination
from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in
the drive.
When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dustand other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the disc from the center
to the outside edge. A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can flake off and fall on the re-cording surface of the disc, causing
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.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s
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Audi
o Syste m
Operatin g th e Cassett e Playe r
(Optional )
The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automaticsensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2)
tape, and autoreverse for continuous
play.
Make sure the tape opening on thecassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates
the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button.
Dolby B noise reduction turns on
when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby Bnoise reduction, turn it off by
pressing the NR button.
When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reversedirection and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT
button on the cassette player. If you turn the system off while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it left off.
To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the
AM/FM1-2 or CD button. To change back to the cassette player, push theCD button.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s