Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Genuine Acura
accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Acura accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.Have the installer contact your
Acura dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ). Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
Bef ore installing any accessory: However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving184
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’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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Fluid Selection .238
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Identif ication Number .311
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
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Treadwear .314
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Trip Meter .59
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Opening the .83
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Open Monitor Light .57
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Turn Signals .66
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Underside, Cleaning .279
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .281
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .314
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Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Upholstery Cleaning .277
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .230
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Vanity Mirror .107
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Vehicle Capacity Load .187
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Vehicle Dimensions .312 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .310
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .201
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VSA System Indicator .56,202
...
VSA Activation Indicator .56,201
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VSA Of f Switch .202
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Vehicle Storage .271
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Ventilation .116
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VIN .310
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Vinyl Cleaning .277
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Viscosity, Oil .228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .50
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Warranty Coverages .326
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .237
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Operation .70
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Washing .274
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Waxing and Polishing .275
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering .71
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Alignment and Balance .256
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys .275 ..........................
Compact Spare .282
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Wrench .284
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .277
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Operating the Power .98
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Rear, Def ogger .71
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .120,125
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Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .249
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Operation .68
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Wood Trim .277
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Worn Tires .255
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .306
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