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r Conditionin g Syste m

Optional for Canadian Type-R model

Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at asteady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specifications on page 254.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

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Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing yourcar's visibility and the ability tosignal your intentions to other
drivers. HEADLIGH
T HIG H BEA M HEADLIGHT LO W BEA M
PARKING/TUR N SIGNA L LIGH T SIDE MARKE R LIGH T

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BACK-U P LIGH T TURN SIGNA L
SIDE MARKE R LIGH T

LICENS E PLAT E LIGH T TAILLIGHT/BRAK
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Check the following:
Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights

(Canadian models)

If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page 255 to determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.

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Headligh t Aimin g
The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer. Each headlight assembly
has horizontal and vertical adjust- ment indicators. These are set to
their "0" positions after the head-
lights are aimed at the factory. To check these settings:
1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. Park the car on level ground.
2. The driver or someone who weighs the same should be sittingin the driver's seat for all checksand adjustments.
Load your vehicle with the items
you normally carry.
If you usually pull a trailer, load it as
you would normally and attach it to the car. Push down on the front andrear bumpers several times to makesure the car is sitting normally. 4. Check the horizontal angle gauge.
The line on the adjustment screwindicator should line up with the
"0" mark on the gauge.

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3. Open the hood.

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VERTICA L ANGL E GAUG E
5. Check the vertical angle gauge. The bubble should be centeredunderneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge. HORIZONTA
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6. If either indicator is not aligned with its "0" mark as described, anadjustment can be made using a
Phillips-head screwdriver to
realign it with the "0" mark. Please refer to the illustrations. VERTICA
L ADJUSTMEN T
7. If you cannot get an indicator to align, have your Acura dealer
inspect the car for body damage or suspension problems.

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Replacin g a Headligh t Bul b
Your car has two bulbs on each side, four in total. Make sure you arereplacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch

on the glass can cause the bulb to

overheat and shatter.
1. Open the hood.
If you need to change the high
beam headlight bulb on the
passenger's side, remove the
radiator reserve tank by pulling it straight up.
2. To disconnect the bulb from the electrical harness, push on the end
of the lock tab to release the
connector then push the connec-
tor straight down. 3. Turn the bulb about one-eighth
turn counterclockwise to unlock it
from the headlight assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its recess.
5. Align the tabs on the new bulb with the slots in the headlightassembly and push it into place.
6. Turn the bulb clockwise to lock it in place. Do not force it. Check theseating of the bulb's tabs in the
slots if the bulb will not return to
its original position.
7. Reinstall the harness connector on the bulb connector. Make sure it
locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Passenger's side) Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

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Replacin g Fron t Tur n Signal /
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1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the light assembly'smounting screw.
2. Remove the light assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket of the burned-
out bulb from the light assembly
by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. To remove the front bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclock-
wise. To remove the side bulb, pull it straight out of its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on thelight assembly fits into the bumperslot. Tighten the mounting screw.

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Replacin g a High-moun t Brak e
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1. Undo the cover fasteners by pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in. Remove the cover.
2. Determine which bulb is burned out. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 5. Reset each fastener by pushing on
the pointed end until it pops backalmost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
6. Reinstall the cover. Secure each fastener by pushing on the centeruntil it locks (the center is flush
with the head).
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