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When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors and the
tailgate, and the LED will get dim.
Replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR2025To replace the battery, place a cloth
on the edge of the transmitter and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver.Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Snapthetwohalvesof the
transmitter case back together.
Replacing the Battery
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols81
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Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat or steering
position.
You can select memorized positions
as f ollows.Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park.
Insert the key in the ignition
switch. If you do not insert the key
in the ignition switch, the steering
wheel will not adjust to the
memorized position until you do. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
The system will move the seat,
steering wheel and outside mirrors
to the memorized positions. The
indicator light in the selected
memory button will f lash during
movement. When the adjustments
are complete, you will hear two
beeps and the indicator light will
remain on.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your car’s battery goes dead or
is disconnected. 3.
1.
2.Select ing a Memorized Posit ion
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols94
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There are two switches on the
ceiling near the f ront ceiling light.
The ignition switch must be ON (II).
To open the moonroof , pull the
OPEN/CLOSE switch backward and
hold it until the moonroof reaches
the desired position.
If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver’s window
f use is removed, the AUTO f unction
will be disabled. The power window
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use. You should do the f ollowing.
Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely then hold the switch
forafurthersecondortwomore. Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
car checked by an Acura dealer. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
1.
2. Moonroof
Power Windows, Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols100
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Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the f loor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) f or more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smooths
out.
If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
f loor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
As bef ore, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position f or no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lif t your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air f ound at
high altitude above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to the problem.
Use the f ollowing procedure: Turn of f all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) f or
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.2.
3.
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
Driving
Starting the Engine
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...
Accessories and Modif ications .184
................................
Accessories .184
.
Additional Safety Precautions .185
............................
Modif ications .185
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
.............
Accessory Power Socket .108
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .228
.........................
Airbag (SRS) .9,43,45
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Air Cleaner Element .241
.................
Air Conditioning Filter .252
..............
Air Conditioning System .114
..............................
Maintenance .251
.................................
Usage .116,121
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .114
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .253
...........................
Alarm, Anti-theft .156
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .316
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .275
......................................
Antif reeze .231
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .56, 199
...................................
Operation .199
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 156Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .77
..........................
Anti-thef t System .157
..........................
Appearance Care .273
............................................
Armrest .89
.........................................
Ashtrays .110
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 155
................................
Audio System .128
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
.........................
Automatic Lighting .64
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 158
..............
Automatic Transmission . 192
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .312
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 238
.......................................
Shif ting .192
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 192
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 192
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 195Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 296
............................
Jump Starting .290
..............................
Maintenance .246
............................
Specif ications .313
..............................
Bef ore Driving .177
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,40
...........................
Beverage Holder .104
...................................
Body Repair .280
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 198
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
....................
Bulb Replacement .266
...........................................
Fluid .239
.......................................
Parking .102
.................
System Indicator . 54,299
........................
Wear Indicators .197
.............................
Braking System .197
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Break-in, New Car .198
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights .63
Index
A B
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .43
...
Additional Safety Precautions .48
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .41
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .46
.....
How Your Airbags Work .43,45
........................
SRS Components .43
..................................
SRS Service .48
.............................
SRS Indicator .46,55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .77
.......................
Starting the Engine .191
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .191
................
With a Dead Battery .290
..........
State Emissions Testing .322
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .293
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .71
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .77
........................
Position Memory .93
...................
Stereo Sound System .128
...........................
Storing Your Car .272
........................................
Sun Visor .107
........................
Sunglasses Holder .107 Supplemental Restraint
............................
System .9,43,45
....................
Service Precautions .48
......................................
Servicing .48
.........................
SRS Indicator .46,55
...................
System Components .43
...............
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
..................................
Synthetic Oil .228
.....................................
Tachometer .58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .266
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .281
...........................
Tape Player .133,148
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
.....
Emissions Control Systems .318
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .316
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .320
.......................
Temperature Gauge .60
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .39
...............
Thef t Deterrent System .157
............................
Thef t Protection .156 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .320
..........................
Time, Setting the .102
....................................
Timing Belt .253
....................................
Tire Chains .259
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .283
...............................................
Tires .253
..............................
Air Pressure .254
...................................
Balancing .256
.........................
Checking Wear .255
..........................
Compact Spare .282
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
......................................
Inf lation .253
..................................
Inspection .255
..............................
Maintenance .256
...................................
Replacing .257
......................................
Rotating .256
...........................................
Snow .259
............................
Specif ications .313
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .283
...............................
Torn Seat Belts .42
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .206
..........
By Emergency Wrecker .306
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .238
Index
T
VIII
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