Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor. You will hear a
chime, f ollowed by the
announcement, ‘‘Connecting to
OnStar.’’ The connection should take
20 to 30 seconds. The advisor will
assist you with any of the services
included in your plan.
Depending on what service you
request, you may need to give your
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is a
number you make up and provide
when you establish your OnStar
service.
If cellular telephone service is not
available in the area you are driving
in, you will hear a f ast busy signal.
The system will retry the connection
several times bef ore returning to the
ready mode.
The OnStar buttons and indicator
are located in the base of the rear
view mirror.
The OnStar
system in your vehicle
gives you access to a wide range of
services and information with the
touch of a button. An OnStar advisor
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Roadside Assistance.
Emergency Services.
Automatic Notif ication of Airbag
Deployment.
Accident Assist.
Remote Door Locking/Unlocking.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking.
Misplaced Vehicle Assistance.
Online Concierge Services.
Route Support.
Ride Assist.
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services.
The Saf e & Sound Plan provides:
The Directions & Connections Plan
provides these additional f eatures:
Personal Concierge Services.
The Luxury & Leisure Plan adds: OnStar Services Button
OnStar Control Panel
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To cancel these retries, press the
Call Answer/End (DOT) button.
A microphone is located in the base
of therearviewmirrorsoyoucan
speak to the advisor without taking
your hands of f the steering wheel or
diverting your attention f rom the
road. The OnStar advisor’s voice
comes f rom the audio system’s
speakers. Use the volume control on
the audio system or on the steering
wheel to adjust the volume.
Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor only if you have an
emergency situation. You will hear a
tone, f ollowed by the announcement,
‘‘Connecting to OnStar Emergency.’’
Your call is given highest priority. The advisor will ask about the nature
of the emergency, locate your
vehicle, and notif y the appropriate
emergency service agencies.
Press this ‘‘DOT’’ button to end a call
to the OnStar advisor, or to cancel
the call if you should press one of
the other buttons accidentally. If the
OnStar center should call you, press
this button to answer the call.
This button is also used to initiate
the Personal Calling and Virtual
Advisor services, if you have
subscribed.This light shows you the status of
the system.
The system is ready
for use.
Acallisin
progress.
There is a problem in
the system. Press the OnStar button
to contact an advisor. If the call
connects, the advisor will assist you
with verif ying the system’s operation.
If you are not able to contact an
advisor, take your vehicle to an
Acura dealer to have the system
diagnosed.
There is a problem
in the system with a call in progress.
If you press this button accidentally,
do not cancel the call. Wait until the
OnStar advisor answers, then explain
your mistake.
Emergency Button Call Answer/End ButtonSolid Green
Blinking Green
Solid Red
Blinking Red System Status L ight
OnSt ar
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures169
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1510.
11.
12.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving192
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
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Pre-T ow ChecklistAdditional Trailer Equipment
Towing a Trailer
Driving221
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Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
Fuel Pump
Main SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Mirror, Heated Seat, Heated
Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl,
VSA
Side SRS
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
On Canadian models 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 models20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
7.5 A
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 Lef t Power Window
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining, Memory Seat
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding,
Memory Seat
Moonroof Motor
Right Power Window
Radio, Power Outlet
Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights
OnStar
Interior Light, Seat Memory,
HomeLink
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up, Small Light
ABS Motor Check
Not Used
Not Used
:
1:
2:On cars with navigation system
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed318
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INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
327
Engine
Tires Alignment
Lights
Battery
Fuses 12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V 27/8 W
21/5 W
12 V 21/5 W Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 196 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
9.8 : 1
10.5 : 1
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Size
Pressure Toe
Camber
Caster
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T135/80R16 101M P215/50R17 93V P205/60R16 91V 2°50’
0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Headlights (High beam)
Front turn signal/parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Stop/tail/side marker lights
High-mount brake light
Front side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Glove box light
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V21 W
5W
21 W
3CP
7W
5W
5W
2CP
1.1 W
2CP
Capacity 12 V 65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood See pages
318and 319or the fuse
label attached to the inside of the
fuse box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 317or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance
section page
258.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front in
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube
(D2R).
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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Type-S
Premium model
Type-S
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CONT INUED
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 324
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System . 333
........................
Immobilizer System .79
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .29
......................................
Inf ant Seats .30
.........................................
LATCH .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 266
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .268
............................
Instrument Panel .57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
...........................
Interior Cleaning .288
...............................
Interior Lights .118
........................................
Introduction .i
........................
Jacking up the Car .297 .......................................
Jack, Tire .295
................................
Jump Starting .303
..................................................
Keys .78
.......................
Label, Certif ication .324
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 72
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .289
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .275
........................................
Ceiling .118
.....................................
Courtesy .119
.......................................
Indicator .57
.........................................
Parking .70
..................................
Turn Signal .72
.....................................
Load Limit .217
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
........................
Lockout Prevention .83
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
............................
Fuel Fill Door .179 ....................................
Glove Box .90
.................................
Power Door .82
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
...........................................
Trunk .87
........
Trunk Pass-through Cover . 97
........................
Low Coolant Level .183
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .326
.........................................
Luggage .187
..................................
Maintenance .225
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
.................................
Record .235-236
......................
Required Indicator .68
..........................................
Saf ety .226
.............................
Schedule .230-234
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,310
...................
Manual Transmission . 194
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 251
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 100
Index
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 330
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .98
.......................................
Moonroof .108
......................
Closing Manually .313
...................................
Operation .108
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 200
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 178
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 324
..............................
Paint Touch-up .287
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
........................
Park Gear Position .199
...........................................
Parking .205
...............................
Parking Brake .108
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,312
.................................
Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 334
.............................
PGM-FI System .333
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 287
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18............................
Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40
.............................
Using LATCH .41
...................
Radiator Overheating . 306
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .135
...........................
Readiness Codes .311
..........
Rear Console Compartment . 90
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 278
............................
Rear Seat Access .94
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest .96
............................
Rear View Mirror .98
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 92
.............................
Reminder Lights .57
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
.........................................
Odometer .66
...............................
Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .241
......................
Change, When to .230
......................
Checking Engine .181
..............
Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .240 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .332
............................................
OnStar .168
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 331
..............................
Outside Mirrors .98
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
....................
Overheating, Engine .306
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .330
Index
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