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Airbags
Airbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no front passenger
and no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an
adult riding there, something may be interfering
with the weight sensors. Such as:
An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back tpocket.
A child seat or other object pressing against the trear of the seat-back.
A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back tof the front passenger's seat.
The front seat or seat-back is forced back against tan object on the seat or floor behind it.
An object placed under the front passenger's tseat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on
and goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the
seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.
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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.
U.S. Canada
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Airbags
Airbag Care
47Safe Driving
Airbag CareYou do not need to perform any maintenance to your airbag system. However,
you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced. When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles
you can also contact Acura Client Service at 800-382-2238. For Canadian vehicles
you can also contact Canadian Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9.
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66Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B O E U I F C F F Q F S T P V O E T
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
II
. If the front passenger
is not wearing a seat belt, the
indicator comes on about six
seconds later.
t # M J O L T E V S J O H E S J W J O H J G F J U I F S Z P V
or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals. t 5 I F C F F Q F S T U P Q T B O E U I F J O E J D B U P S
goes off when you and the front
passenger fasten their seat belts.
t Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Indicator
Low Fuel
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F G V F M S F T F S W F J T
running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.5 Liter left).
t # M J O L T J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N X J U I U I F
fuel gauge. t Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.
t Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t * G J U D P N F T P O B U B O Z P U I F S U J N F
there is a problem with the ABS. t Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
78Instrument Panel
Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to
be updated after the temperature reading has
stabilized.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the multi-information display's customized features to correct the temperature.
Customized Features
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Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Range
4hows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average
fuel economy A when you refuel.
Customized Features
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock .................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions ...................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .............................................. 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ................................................ 93
Childproof Door Locks ......................... 94
Auto Door Lock /Unlock ....................... 94
Opening/Closing the Trunk ................. 95
Security System .................................... 98
Immobilizer System .............................. 98
Security System Alarm ......................... 98
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 100Opening and Closing the
Moonroof .......................................... 103
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 104
Turn Signals ....................................... 105
Light Switches .................................... 105
Fog Lights ...........................................107
Daytime Running Lights ......................107
Wipers and Washers .......................... 108
Brightness Control ............................. 109
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ............................................... 110
Driving Position Memory System ......... 111Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............. 113
Adjusting the Mirror ...........................114
Interior Rearview Mirror ...................... 114
Door Mirrors ....................................... 114
Adjusting the Seats .............................116
Adjusting the Seat Positions ................ 116
Interior Lights/Interior
Convenience Items ........................... 125
Interior Lights ......................................125
Interior Convenience Items ..................126
Climate Control System ..................... 133
Using Automatic Climate Control ........133
Automatic Climate Control Sensors .....136
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Light Switches
106Controls
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
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.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO
,
the headlights and other exterior lights will
switch on and off automatically depending
on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark
areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.Light SensorYou can change the AUTO light sensitivity and
automatic lighting off timer setting using the multi-
information display.
Customization Procedure
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Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the
AUTO
position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
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Adjusting the Mirror
114Controls
Interior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.
Adjusting the Mirror
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in R.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
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Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move
the mirror.
Door Mirrors
Indicator Sensor
Auto Button
Adjustment Switch
Selector Switch
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Adjusting the Seats
Rear Seats
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Controls
Rear Seats
Folding Down the Rear Seats
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
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To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to it’s original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and
the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the
guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause
the weight sensors in the front passenger seat to
work improperly.
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
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Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
Removing and Reinstalling the Head
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Guide
Center Shoulder BeltRelease Lever