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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go out. If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the remote or built-in key.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, release the
ignition switch and push it, or
remove the built-in key, and reinsert
it.ThenturntheswitchtotheON
(II) position again. The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your remote
or built-in key, contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your remote or
built-in key and cannot start the
engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine will not
start.
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The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). Use
this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the ignition switch.
To use the built-in key, you have to
remove the cover (see page ). This is the normal
ignition switch position when driving.
Several of the indicators on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
f rom the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON
(II) position. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the ignition switch. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or
right as you turn the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the built-in key only in this
position. To turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position, the shift
lever must be in Park, and you must
push the knob or built-in key in slightly.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you turn the ignition switch
knob to the LOCK (0) position or
remove the built-in key from the
ignition switch.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, an
‘‘ACCESSORY (I) POSITION’’
message is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. If you open the driver’s door and
leave the key in the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder beeper, and
a message appears on the multi-
inf ormation display according to the
ignition switch position. When the
ignition switch is in the ACC (I)
position, a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION
SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’
message is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. When the
ignition switch is in the LOCK (0)
position, a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Ignition Switch
ST A RT (III)
ON (II)
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
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IGNITION SWITCH
COVER BUILT-IN KEY
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Each door has a lock tab above the
inside door handle. Pull the tab to
lock the door and push it to unlock.
Whenyoupullthetabonthedriver’s
door, all the doors lock. To
lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab and
close the door.
All doors can be locked from the
outsidebyusingthebuilt-inkeyin
the driver’s door. To unlock only the
driver’s door, insert the built-in key,
turn it clockwise, and release it. The
remaining doors unlock when you
turn the built-in key a second time
within a few seconds.
Each front door has a power door
lock master switch. Either switch
locks and unlocks all doors. Push the
switch down to lock all doors and up
to unlock them. To
change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK
MODE’’ setting, see page .
When the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or
more, all the doors lock
automatically.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page . When
you shift to P after driving, the
driver’s door unlocks.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
With the driver’s door open and the
built-in key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled. They are not disabled if the
driver’s door is closed. Pushing the
switch down on the open f ront
passenger’s door will lock all doors.
If you try to lock an open driver’s
door by pulling the lock tab rearward
withtheremoteinsidethevehicle
and closing the driver’s door, the
driver’s door will unlock.
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Door L ocks
L ockout Prevent ion
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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
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If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or
is disconnected, you can open the
trunk from the rear seat by pulling
the trunk release handle. Reach the
handle through the trunk pass-
th rough.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See on page .
Youcanopenthetrunkinanyof
f our ways: If the doors are locked, press the
trunk release switch on the trunk
lid with the remote in keyless
access operating range.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
Press the trunk release button on
the driver’s door.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote.
If the doors are unlocked, press
thetrunkreleaseswitchonthe
trunk lid. 56
CONT INUED
Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
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TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
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As a safety feature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the right corner in
the trunk so the trunk can be opened
from the inside. To open the trunk,
push the release lever to the left.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk-release button
on the driver’s door, the trunk lid,
andtheremote.Todothis,turnoff
the trunk main switch in the glove
box, lock the glove box, and lock the
trunk pass-through cover with the
built-in key.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle.
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Childproof Door L ocks
Emergency T runk Opener
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LEVER
TRUNK MAIN SWITCH
RELEASE
LEVER lock
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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it. Op
en the cover by pushing the knob
and pulling the cover down. To close
the cover, swing it up, and push
firmly on the top. Make sure it
latches properl y. Make
sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
built-in key. To lock the cover, insert
thekey,andturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
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Rear Seat Armrest
Trunk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
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COVER
KNOB
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Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.
Adjust the outside mirrors. Shif t out of Park. Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat or steering
wheel.
If you select a memorized position
without pushing the ignition switch
knob or inserting the built-in key in
the ignition switch, only the seat and
outside mirrors will adjust. To get
the system to also adjust the steering
wheel, push and turn the ignition
switch or insert the built-in key in
the ignition switch. You will hear two
beeps when it is complete. You can use the adjustment switches
to change the positions of the seat,
steering wheel, or outside mirrors
af ter they are in their memorized
position. If you change the
memorized position, the indicator in
the memory button will go out. To
keep this driving position f or later
use, you must store it in the driving
position memory.
To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of the f ollowing:
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Your vehicle has a keyless access
system. When you carry the remote
with you, you can lock/unlock the
door(s), unlock the trunk, and start
the engine without using the built-in
key.
The system may not work if:Thebatteryof theremoteisweak.
You carry a cell phone, a laptop
computer, or other electrical
device near the remote. There is strong electrical current
nearby.
The remote is covered by metal.
A vehicle is being operated with a
transmitter nearby.
When the remote battery is dead. Protect the remote and the built-in
key f rom direct sunlight, high
temperature, and high humidity.
Always keep the remote and the
built-in key away from any magnetic
material.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your built-in key.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Use only Acura-approved key blanks.
When the vehicle battery is dead.
Make sure the driver always carries
the remote/built-in key set. Do not drop the remote or the
built-in key, and do not set heavy
objects on them.
The built-in keys do not contain
batteries. Keep the remote and the built-in key
away f rom liquids. If they get wet,
dry them immediately with a sof t
cloth.
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