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Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Supplemental
Restraint 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 $ P N F T P O J G B Q S P C M F N X J U I B O Z P G
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner t Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
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 # M J O L T X I F O 7 4 "
® is active.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with the VSA
® system. t Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 4
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF 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 $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V E F B D U J W B U F
VSA®.
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 5
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70Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Fog Light
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F G P H M J H I U T B S F
on.—
—
U.S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
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 $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F Q B T T F O H F S
side airbag system is automatically
shut off. t * U E P F T O P U N F B O U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with your side airbags.
t Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
t Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.Canada
Immobilizer
System Indicator t $ P N F T P O C S J F n Z X I F O Z P V U V S O
the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F J N N P C J M J [ F S
system cannot recognize the key
information. t Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0
,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
II
again.
t Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
t % P O P U B U U F N Q U U P B M U F S U I J T T Z T U F N
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Indicator
Security System
Alarm Indicator t # M J O L T X I F O U I F 4 F D V S J U Z 4 Z T U F N
Alarm has been set.
Security System Alarm P.98
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Adjusting the Seats
116Controls
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as
far back from the front airbag in the
dashboard as possible.
Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffice Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center
of the steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can
result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only)
Driver's seat is shownSeat-back Angle
Adjustment
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Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
117
Continued
Controls
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjust the driver's seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position, leaving ample
space between your chest and the airbag
cover in the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against
the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases
the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result
in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright
position, and sit well back in the seat. Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or
airbag operation.
If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
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Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
121
Continued
Controls
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine
is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example,
if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by
an inflating front airbag.
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
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Adjusting the Seats
Rear Seats
123
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.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
P. 6 0
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
P. 4 5
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
Restrants P.119
Guide
Center Shoulder BeltRelease Lever
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
132Controls
Seat Heaters
If the ignition switch is in ON
II
. The HI
setting heats the seats faster than the LO
setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery
may be weakened, making the engine difficult to
start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off after a period of
time.
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis)
or with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. The appropriate indicator will be on while
the seat heater is on. Briefly press the
button on the opposite side to turn the
heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.
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Accessories and Modifications
Driving
AccessoriesWhen installing accessories, check the following:
Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and t
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the side windows. t
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with t
proper operation of your vehicle.
Fuse
P. 2 9 4
Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for t
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.
ModificationsDo not modify your vehicle or use non-Acura components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment
is properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability,
and performance, and cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.