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Control Locations .48
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Instrument Panel .49
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 50
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .54
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Security System Indicator . 55
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Gauges .56
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Odometer .56
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Trip Meter .56
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Fuel Gauge .57
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .58 ......................
Wipers and Washers .59
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 61
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Hazard Warning Button . 61
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Rear Window Def ogger . 61
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 62
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Keys and Locks .63
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Immobilizer System .64
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Ignition Switch .65
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Door Locks .67
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Power Door/Hatch Locks . 67
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Hatch .68
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Remote Transmitter .69
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Glove Box .71
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Seats .72
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Seat Heaters .75
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Cargo Area Cover .76
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Power Windows .78
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Moonroof .80
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Mirrors .80
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Parking Brake .82
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Interior Lights .83
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Interior Convenience Items . 84
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Beverage Holders .85
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Console Compartment . 86
This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instruments and Controls
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CONT INUED
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake. If you are towing a
trailer, unhitch the trailer.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
andturntheignitionswitchto
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the hatch. Pull up the f loor
mat and remove the spare tire
cover.
Unscrew the wing bolt.
1. 2.
3.
4.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed193
TOOL KIT
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Front Airbags .10, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .72
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Heaters .75
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Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .52
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .211
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 52
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 139
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
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Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .71
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 174
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Open Indicator .52
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .174
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
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High Beam Indicator . 52
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Reminder Beeper .60
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 174
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Turning on .60
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Heater, Seat .75
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 60
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Hood Latch .173 .......................
Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .58
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Hydraulic Clutch .172
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 218
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .63
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Switch .65
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Timing Control System . 226
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Immobilizer System .64
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 51
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .51
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Charging System . 51,205
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Cruise Control .52
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Door-open .52
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .53
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High Beam .52
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 53
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Low Fuel .52
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Low Oil Pressure . 51,204
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