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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.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 58
Trip Meter.................................... 58
Fuel Gauge................................... 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 59 Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 60
Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 61
Headlights....................................
62
Daytime Runnin
g Lights............. 62
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 63
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 64
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer...................................... 65
Hazard Warning........................... 65
Rear Window Defogger..............
65
Steering Whee
l Adjustment....... 66
Steering Wheel Controls................
67
Cruise Control.............................
.
67
Keys
an
d Locks................................
71
Keys...............................................
7
1Immobilizer System..................... 72
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Door Locks................................... 75
Power Door/Hatch Locks.......... 75
Hatch............................................. 76
Glove Box..................................... 78
Seat Adjustments............................. 79
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 79
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 80
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 80
Rear Seat Access......................... 81
Head Restraints........................... 82
Folding Rear Seat............................ 83
Cargo Area Cover............................ 83
Power Windows............................... 84
Moonroof.......................................... 85
Mirrors.............................................. 86
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 86
Parking Brake..................................
87
Digital Clock....................................
. 88
Beverage Holder.............................. 89
Console Compartment.................... 90
Cigarette Lighter............................. 90
Ashtrays............................................ 91
Interior Lights.................................. 92
Instrument s an d Control s
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Sea
t Adjustment s
Driver' s Sea t Heigh t Adjustmen t
Except SE and Type-R models
See pages 13 — 14 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
Make all adjustments before youstart driving.
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.
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Sea
t Adjustment s
Rea r Sea t Acces s
To get into the back seat on the driver's side, pull up on the seat-backadjustment lever.
To get into the back seat on thepassenger's side, push forward on
the release lever at the base of theseat-back. The entire seat will slide
forward at the same time to allow easier entry to the back seat. After
you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before
sitting in it.
Instruments an d Control s
RELEAS
E LEVE R
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Light
s
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.
CONTINUED
Maintenanc e
HORIZONTA
L ANGL E GAUG E
Lef t headligh tRigh
t headligh t
3. Open the hood.