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INSTRUMEN T PANE L BRIGHTNES S

(P. 62)
HAZAR
D WARNIN G

(P. 64)
REA
R WINDO W DEFOGGE R

(P. 64)

CRUIS E CONTRO L

(P. 66)

MOONROO F

(P. 80)
WINDSHIEL
D
WIPERS/WASHER S

(P. 63)

HEADLIGHTS/TUR N SIGNAL S

(P. 61)
TIL
T ADJUSTMEN T

(P. 65)
HOR
N BUTTON S

Instrument
s an d Control s
This section gives information about the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of

your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53

Gauges.............................................. 57

Speedometer................................ 57

Tachometer.................................. 57
Odometer...................................... 57

Trip Meter.................................... 57

Fuel Gauge................................... 58

Temperature Gauge....................
58

Maintenance Require
d

Indicator.................................... 59

Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 60

Headlights.................................... 61
Instrument Panel Brightness.....

62

Turn S
ignals.................................

62

Windshield Wipers.

..................... 63

Windshield Washers..................
. 63

Hazard Warning...........................
64

Rear Windo
w Defogger.............. 64

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 65

Steering Wheel Controls................ 66
Cruise Control.............................. 66
Keys and Locks................................ 69
Keys............................................... 69

Immobilizer System..................... 69
Ignition Switch............................. 70

Power Door Locks....................... 72
Childproof Door Locks............... 73

Trunk............................................ 73

Glove Box..................................... 75

Seat Adjustments............................. 75
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 76

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 76

Head Restraints........................... 77

Folding Rear Seat............................ 77

Power Windows............................... 79

Moonroof.......................................... 80

Mirrors.............................................. 81
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 81

Parking Brake.................................. 82

Digital Clock..................................... 83

Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Console Compartment.................... 85
Cigarette Lighter............................. 85
Ashtrays............................................ 86
Interior Lights.................................. 87
Instrument s an d Control s

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
The two levers on the steering
column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls on the dashboard to the right of the steering column are for
the instrument panel brightness,
hazard warning lights and rear
window defogger.
The moonroof switch and cruise
control switch are to the left of thesteering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
Instrument s an d Control s
WINDSHIEL
D

WIPERS/WASHER S

HOR
N
BUTTON S

TIL T ADJUSTMEN T

HEADLIGHTS /
TUR N SIGNAL S

MOONROO
F
HAZAR
D WARNIN G

REA
R WINDO W

DEFOGGE R

INSTRUMEN
T PANE L

BRIGHTNES S

CRUIS
E
CONTRO L

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
Hazar d Warnin g
Push the red button under the center
air vent to turn on the hazard warn-
ing lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. Rea
r Windo w Defogge r
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light in the button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the car. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.

Instrument s an d Control s

Drivin
g in Ba d Weathe r

Rain, fog, and snow conditions re- quire a different driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well- maintained and exercise greatercaution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control should not be used in these condi-

tions.
Drivin
g Techniqu e — Always drive
slower than you would in dry weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli- cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious for the first few miles (kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can forget some snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain after a long dry spell. After
months of dry weather, the first
rains bring oil to the surface of the
roadway, making it slippery. Visibilit
y — Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is more difficult in bad weather. To beseen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of the
proper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (see

page 96 ).

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Cold Weather, Starting in............. 133 Compact Spare............................... 220
Console Compartment.................... 85
Consumer Information *................ 256
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51

Coolant
Adding......................................... 172

Checking..................................... 123
Proper Solution.......................... 172
Replacing.................................... 174
Temperature Gauge.................... 58
Corrosion Protection..................... 216
Crankcase Emissions Control
System......................................... 252

Cruise Control Operation............... 66 Customer Relations Office........... 256
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 52 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 227
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 258
Defog and Defrost........................... 96
Defogger, Rear Window................. 64
Defrosting the Windows................. 96 DEXRON
®
III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 178
Dimensions..................................... 246
Dimming the Headlights................ 61
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 178

Engine Oil................................... 122

Directional Signals........................... 62
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 241

Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 141
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 171 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 72
Open Indicator............................. 55
Power Door Locks....................... 72
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 248
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 134
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5 Drive Belts...................................... 191
Driving............................................ 131 Economy.....................................
124

In Ba
d Weather..........................

145

In Foreig

n Countries................. 251
Economy, Fuel............................... 124

Emergencies on the Road............. 219
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 227
Brake System Indicator............ 234
Changing a Flat Tire................. 221
Charging System Indicator ...... 232
Checking the Fuses................... 237
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 233
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 235 Overheated Engine................... 229
Emergency Brake............................ 82 Emergency Flashers....................... 64
Emissions Controls........................ 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 58
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 55, 233

Oil Pressure Indicator........ 54, 231
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 167
Overheating................................ 229
Specifications............................. 246
Speed Limit........................ 135, 138
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Rear Window Defogger.................. 64

Reclining the Seat
Backs............... .
76

Recommended Shift Speeds........ 135

Reminder Lights.............................. 53

Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 182

Coolant........................................ 174

Engine Oil and Filter................. 170
Fuses........................................... 237

Light Bulbs................................. 202

Schedule..................................... 156

Spark Plugs................................. 183

Timing Belt................................. 191
Tires............................................ 195

Wiper Blades.............................. 188

Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 44

Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 123
Restraint, Child................................ 21

Reverse Gear Position................... 137

Rotation, Tire................................. 195

Safety Belts......................................... 8

Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 258
Safety Features.................................. 7

Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 11
Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 42 Lap Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42

Seat Belts............................................ 8

Cleaning...................................... 214
Maintenance................................. 44
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 54
System Components.................... 42
Tether Attachment Points.......... 40 Use During Pregnancy................ 19

Seats, Adjusting the......................... 75

Serial Number................................ 244
Service Intervals............................ 158

Service Manual*............................ 259

Service Station Procedures .......... 119
Setting the Clock............................. 83 Shifting
The Automatic Transmission.. 136

The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 134
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 136
Shift Lock Release......................... 139
Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 203

Signaling Turns................................ 62
Snow Tires...................................... 197

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 212
Sound System................................... 98

Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 220

Specifications............................. 247

Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 183
Specifications Charts..................... 246

Speed Control................................... 66

Speedometer....................................

57

SRS, Additiona

l Information........... 45

Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 47

How Your Airbags Work............ 45

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 248
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 118
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 214
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 171

Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 128

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246

Vehicle Identification Number..... 244

Vehicle Storage.............................. 210

Ventilation......................................... 92
VIN..................................................244

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 214

Viscosity, Oil.................................. 169

Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 61
Key in Ignition.............................. 71

Seat Belts...................................... 54

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 257 Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 177
Operation...................................... 63
Washing.......................................... 212
Waxing and Polishing................... 213
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 65
Alignment and Balance............. 195 Compact Spare........................... 220
Wrench....................................... 222
Windows Cleaning...................................... 215
Operating the Power................... 79
Rear, Defogger............................ 64
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63
Defroster...................................... 96
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 188
Operation...................................... 63
Worn Tires..................................... 194 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241 * : U.S. and Canada only