However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicle’s electrical system
capacity, they can interf ere with theoperation of your vehicle, or even
cause the airbags to deploy.
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation. Bef ore installing any accessory:
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has genuine Acura
accessories that allow you to
personalize your vehicle. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your vehicle, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Acura accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on the page f or
additional information.)
Have the installer contact your
Acura dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
202 336
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving201
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
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Emissions Control Systems .348
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Oxygenated Fuels .346
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .350
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .48
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Testing of Readiness Codes .351
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Thef t Protection .170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .350
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Timing Belt .286
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Tire Chains .292
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .315
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Tires .286
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Air Pressure .286
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Balancing .289
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Checking Wear .288
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Compact Spare .314
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
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Inf lation .286
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Inspection .288
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Replacing .290
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Rotating .289
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Snow .292
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Specif ications .343 ................................
Tire Chains .292
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .226
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Emergency Wrecker .338
Your Vehicle Behind a
............................
Motorhome .238
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .271
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Fluid Selection .271
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Identif ication Number .340
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Shif ting the Automatic .211
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Treadwear .344
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Trip Meter .68
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing .315
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Underside, Cleaning .311
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .313
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .344
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Unleaded Gasoline .194
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Upholstery Cleaning .308
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .264 ................................
Vanity Mirror .114
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Vehicle Capacity Load .204
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Vehicle Dimensions .342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .340
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Vehicle Storage .303
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Ventilation .122
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VIN .340
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Vinyl Cleaning .309
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Viscosity, Oil .262
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VTM-4 Lock .217
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .355
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .270
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Level Indicator .65
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Operation .76
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Washing .306
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Waxing and Polishing .307
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering .78
Index
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