Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Use a 10 mm wrench to remove
the two mounting bolts and
remove the holding clip with a flat-
tipped screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully. Push the under cover in place and
set the spoiler and inner f ender
cover in the original position.
Install the bolts and holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their center.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
3. 9.
Lights
562
BULB
HOLDING
CLIP
SPOILER CONNECTOR
BOLTS
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Put the holding clip into the hole
on the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker. 6.
7.
8.
9.
5.
4.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts
564
OPENING
BULB SOCKET
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The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. To lock each anchor, turn
theknobclockwise.Thiskeepsthe
f loor mats f rom sliding f orward
(possibly interf ering with the pedals),
or backwards (making the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective).
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If you use non-Acura f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly positioned. If not, the f loor
mat will prevent the seat operation
and make the front passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective.
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Floor Mats
Maint enance
565
FLOOR MAT ANCHORS
DRIVER’S SIDE FLOOR MAT REAR PASSENGER’S FLOOR MAT
Unlock
Lock Unlock
Lock
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
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Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
6.
7.8.
Changing a Flat Tire
584
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT WRENCHEXTENSION
JACKING POINT
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If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(seeon
page ).
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
8.
9.
7. 6.
10.
11.
550
606
A dding Engine Coolant
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
594
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Economy, Fuel .492
............................
Carrying, Cargo .497
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .209
........................
Certif ication Label .612
...................................
Chains, tires .575
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .548
......................................
When to .535
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .583
...
Charging System Indicator .65,595
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .502
................
Childproof Door Locks .147
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .54
...................................
Child Seats .45
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .53
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .38
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .564
..........
Client Service Inf ormation .630
...............
Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
..................
CO in the Exhaust .57,624
.......................
Compact Spare tire .582
.........................................
Compass .382
.................
Console Compartment .205
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .630
.............
Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
........................................
Adding .550
....................................
Checking .491
.........................
Proper Solution .550
...................
Temperature Gauge .76
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
................
Cruise Control Indicator .72
............
Cruise Control Operation .386
...................................
Cup Holders .203
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice .630
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,62
..............
Daytime Running Lights .136
.
Daytime Running Light Indicator .72
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .632 ..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .139
..............
Def rosting the Windows .219
....................................
Dimensions .614
.............
Dimming the Headlights .133
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .553
..................................
Engine Oil .490
........................
Directional Signals .133
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .520
.................................
Disc Changer .240
...
Disc Changer Error Messages .250
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .550
Doors ........
Door Lock Sensor Button .170
.................
Monitor Indicator .11,88
....................
Power Door Locks .146
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .501
....................................
Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Index
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Tachometer .75
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .581
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
.....
Emissions Control Systems .623
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .625
.......................
Temperature Gauge .76
....................
Temperature, Outside .84
.....................................
Seat Belts .8,20
...............
Additional Information .20
.....................................
Cleaning .564
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,64
...................
System Components .20
...............
Use During Pregnancy .18
..................................
Seat Heaters .193
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .155
............................
Security System .380
..................
Sequential Shif t Mode .514
...............................
Serial Number .612
...........................
Service Intervals .544
...........................
Service Manual .633
.........
Service Station Procedures .488
..........................
Setting the Clock .377
........................
SH-AWD
Indicator .73
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .507
........................
Shif t Lock Release .510
...........................................
Shif ting .508
................................
Side Airbags .9,30
........
Side Airbag Of f Indicator .33,67
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .32
.............................
Signaling Turns .133.....................................
Snow Tires .575
................................
Sound System .223
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
....................
Specif ications .582,616
....................
Specif ications Charts .614
................................
Speed Control .386
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
...
Additional Safety Precautions .36
....................
Airbag Components .24
.............................
Airbag Service .35
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .32
.............................
SRS Indicator .32,67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) .145
......
START Mode (Power Mode) .178
...........
Start/Stop Button, Engine .178
..............
Starting the Engine .503,506
................
With a Dead Battery .591
..............
State Emissions Testing .623
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .593 Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .140
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .145
...................
Stereo Sound System .223
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .578
........................
Sunglasses Holder .207
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ......................
(TM) (SH-AWD
). 73
....
Supplemental Restraint System .24
......................................
Servicing .35
...............................
SRS Indicator .34
...................
System Components .24
Index
INDEX
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