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To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets. To change this
setting, refer to ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ on page .
Each remote transmitter also
activates the Driving Position
Memory System and changes the
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’
setting according to that remote (see
page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch. Standing outside the vehicle with
all the doors shut, push the lock
and unlock buttons at the same
time until the LED on the remote
transmitter blinks 2 times.
Open and shut the driver’s door.
Use the remote transmitter to lock
and unlock the driver’s door.
Verify that the remote transmitter
is in the linked mode. Turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The MID display should
read ‘‘Welcome Driver 1’’ or
‘‘Welcome Driver 2’’, depending on
which remote you just linked (the
remote number is on the back of
the remote transmitter).
If theMIDdisplayonlyreads
‘‘Welcome Driver’’ once the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position, the link f rom the remote
transmitter to the vehicle has failed.
Repeat the procedure. If the link still
f ails, see your dealer.
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Recalling a Memorized Driving
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TRUNK L inking Your Remote
Transmitter
Remote Transmitter
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The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.
Any of these actions will stop the
system’s automatic seat adjustment:
Pressing either memory button or
the MEMO button on the driver’s
door.
Pressing any of the seat
adjustment switches.
Shif ting out of Park (A/T), or into
reverse (M/T).
If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position af ter it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position f or
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Driving Position Memory System, Mirrors
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AUTO BUTTONINDICATOR
SENSOR
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The lights come on when you pull up
the cover.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror
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After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Unlock the doors with the key,
locktabonthedriver’sdoor,
master door lock switch, or
remote transmitter.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter 3
minutes.
Turn on the f ront ceiling lights by
pushing the lens. Push the lens again
to turn if off. You can use these
lights at all times.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
In the Door Activated position, both
ceiling lights, come on when you:
The f ront ceiling lights have a two-
position switch. In the Door
Activated position, the lights come
on when you open any door. In the
OFF position, the lights do not come
on. The rear ceiling light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
Door Activated position, the ceiling
lightcomesonwhenyouopenany
door. Af ter all doors are closed
tightly, the light fades out in about
30 seconds. In the ON position, the
ceiling light stays on continuously.
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Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
DOOR ACTIVATED
Front Rear
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The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel.The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door,
remove key f rom the ignition switch,
or unlock the driver’s door.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
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Courtesy L ight
Individual Interior L ights
Interior Lights
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COURTESY LIGHT
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk,
and hood are securely closed.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds (depending on the
‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’
setting) after you lock the doors,
hood, and trunk. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors
from the outside with the key, lock
tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator in the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
Security System
Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Bluetoothis a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
BluetoothHandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology as
a wireless link between it and your
Bluetooth
compatible cellphone.
When you are in your vehicle and
your phone is linked to the HFL,
you’ll enjoy hands-f ree phone use.
The HFL is available in both English
and French (Canadian models only).
To change the language, see page . Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters).
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons. On models
with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page . To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
(In
Canada, visit ) or
by calling the Hands Free Link
client support at
228
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www.acura.com/handsfree link
www.acura.ca.
(888) 528-7876.
BluetoothWireless Technology Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Phonebook
Microphone
Voice Control
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Features
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