This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your car, the braking system,
the Traction Control System, and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive . 178
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Starting the Engine . 179
Starting in Cold Weather ....................
at High Altitude . 179
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Automatic Transmission . 180
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lever Positions . 181
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Engine Speed Limiter . 187
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Shif t Lock Release . 187
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Parking . 189
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The Braking System . 190
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Brake Wear Indicators . 190
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Brake System Design . 191
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Anti-lock Brakes . 191
Important Saf ety .........................
Reminders .192
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ABS Indicator . 192
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Traction Control System . 193
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 194
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TCS Indicator . 195
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Vehicle Stability Assist System . 196
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Driving in Bad Weather . 199
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Towing a Trailer . 201
Driving
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If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Acura cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD ,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
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Flat -bed EquipmentSling-t ype Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your A cura. T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Acura.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed302
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your car must be transported
with the f ront wheels of f the ground.
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