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Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash, f or about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds. To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
f or one second to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, place a cloth
on the edge of the transmitter and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver.
Replacing the Battery
Panic Mode
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols85

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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.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Acura dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Snapthetwohalvesof the
transmitter case back together.
Transmitter Care
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols86
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The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either door cancels the
delay function. You must turn the
ignition switch ON (II) again before
you can raise or lower the windows.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. If the driver’s window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will stop, and then
reverse direction. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s window. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s window
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the driv-
er’s window. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthecar
so they do not injure themselves by
operating the window unintentionally.
The lights inside the switches come
onwhenyouturntheparkinglights
or headlights on.If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver’s window
f use is removed, the AUTO f unction
will be disabled. The power window
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use. You should do the f ollowing.
Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
car checked by an Acura dealer. Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more.
2. 1.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Windows
Auto Reverse
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) f or
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.
If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
As bef ore, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position f or no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lif t your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air f ound at
high altitude above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to the problem. Use the f ollowing procedure:
Turn of f all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the f loor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) f or more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smooths
out.
If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
f loor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Driving
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Move the shif t
lever to the right to shif t out of the
Park position.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. The shif t lever must be in
Park bef ore you can remove the key
from the ignition switch. To shif t to Reverse
f rom Park, see the explanation under
Park. To shif t to Reverse f rom
Neutral, come to a complete stop and
then shift.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shif t Lock Release on page . Your car has a reverse lockout so
you cannot accidentally shif t to
Reverse from Neutral or any other
driving position when the vehicle
speed exceeds 7 9 mph (12 14
km/h).
If you cannot shif t to Reverse when
the car is stopped, press the brake
pedal and slowly shif t to Neutral, and
then to Reverse.
If there is a problem in the reverse
lockout system, or your car’s battery
is disconnected or goes dead, you
cannot shif t to Reverse. (Ref er to
Shif t Lock Release on page ).
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Park (P)Reverse (R)
Automatic Transmission
Driving199

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Accessories and Modif ications . 185
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Accessories .185
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Additional Safety Precautions . 186
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Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Additives, Engine Oil . 240
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 46, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .254
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Air Conditioning System . 122
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Maintenance .264
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Usage .124, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires .266
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Alarm, Anti-theft .158
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Alcohol in Gasoline .330
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 287
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Antif reeze .243
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 208
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Operation .207
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .81 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .158
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Appearance Care .285
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Armrest .96
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Audio Controls, Remote . 156
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Audio System .135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .122
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .44
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Automatic Speed Control . 159
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Automatic Transmission . 197
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Capacity, Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 250
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 200
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Shif ting .198
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 204
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 309
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Jump Starting .303 ..............................
Maintenance .259
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Specif ications .327
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Bef ore Driving .177
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Belts,Seat .8,43
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Beverage Holder .111
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Body Repair .292
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 207
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement .278
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Fluid .252
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Parking .108
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System Indicator . 60,312
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Wear Indicators .206
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Braking System .206
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Break-in, New Car .178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
Index
A
B
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Starting the Engine .193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .193
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With a Dead Battery . 303
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State Emissions Testing . 335
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 306
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 135
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Storing Your Car .283
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Storage Tray .115
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Sun Visor .116
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Sunglasses Holder .110
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,46
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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System Components . 46
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Synthetic Oil .240
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Tachometer .65 ..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 278
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 293
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Tape Player .142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Emissions Control Systems . 332
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .334
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection .157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
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Time, Setting the .109
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Timing Belt .266
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Tire Chains .272
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 295
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Tires .266
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Air Pressure .266
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Checking Wear .268
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Compact Spare .294
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Inf lation .266
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Inspection .268
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Replacing .270
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Rotating .269 ...........................................
Snow .272
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Specif ications .327
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Traction Devices .272
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Winter Driving .271
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Tools, Tire Changing . 295
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 209
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Operation .209
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Traction Devices .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .250
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Manual .251
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Fluid Selection . 250,251
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Identif ication Number . 324
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Shif ting the Automatic . 197
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Shif ting the Manual . 194
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Treadwear .328
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Opening the .87
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Open Monitor Light . 63
Index
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