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The automatic climate control
system in your Acura picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to
maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard, and in back of the
center console is adjustable.For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running. The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris.
To adjust the air flow from each vent,
move the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
The side and rear vents can be
opened and closed with the dials.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures114
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You can manually select the f an
speedbyturningthefancontroldial.
When you turn the dial clockwise,
the fan is taken out of automatic
mode and starts to run at its lowest
speed. Turning the dial f ully
clockwise increases the f an’s speed,
which increases air flow. 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
(Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , air is brought in f rom
outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
You can, f or example, manually put
the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of
smoke or f umes.Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the side vents and the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected. Press the button four times
to see all the modes.
Mode Button
Fan Cont rol Dial
Recirculat ion But t on
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures118
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You can manually select the f an
speed by pressing any of the f an
control icons. 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
(Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , air is brought in f rom
outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
You can, f or example, manually put
the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of
smoke or f umes. When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set it below the
outside temperature. With the A/C
on, use the temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature of the air
flow to a comfortable setting.
CONT INUED
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Cont rol Icons
Recirculat ion But t on
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
SRS
ACC
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
On Canadian models Moonroof
Left Power Seat Reclining
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat
Assistant Power Seat
Right Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Right Power Window
ACC (Radio)
Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed281
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CONT INUED
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .163
....................................
Economy .156
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In Bad Weather .182
................
In Foreign Countries . 293
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Economy, Fuel .156
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Emergencies on the Road . 257
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 266
...........
Brake System Indicator . 275
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 259
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Charging System Indicator . 272
..................
Checking the Fuses . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 271
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 276
..................
Overheated Engine . 269
.........................
Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .282
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
.......................
Emissions Controls .294
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Emissions Testing, State . 297Engine
............................................
Belts .230
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 273
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,271
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 205
...............................
Overheating .269
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Specif ications .289
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Speed Limiter .173
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Starting .165
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Ethanol in Gasoline .292
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 250
..........................
Fan, Interior .118, 123
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filter ................................
Air Cleaner .220 .......................
Air Conditioning .230
...............................................
Oil .207
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 69
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 259
.....................................
Floor Mats .252
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
..........................................
Brake .218
..........................
Power Steering .219
................
Windshield Washers . 215
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .128
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
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Four-way Flashers .69
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Front Airbags .9 ,45
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Fuel .150
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Fill Door and Cap .151
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 150
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Oxygenated .292
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Reserve Indicator .59
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Fuses, Checking the .277
Index
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