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Each door has a master door and
hatch lock switch. Either switch
locks and unlocks both doors and the
hatch. Push the switch down to lock
both doors and the hatch. Push up to
unlock them.To close the hatch, press down on
the back edge.See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the hatch
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page .
To open the hatch, pull the handle,
then lif t up the hatch.
The hatch will not lock or unlock
when the battery is disconnected. 164
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your vehicle’s horn and
lights to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound, and
the headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights will f lash f or
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode,pressandholdthePANIC
button f or about one second.
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).
Panic mode will not activate if the
key is in the ON (II) position.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
tailgate, and the LED will get dim.
Replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR2025To 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.
Panic Mode
Replacing t he Bat t ery
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols82

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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. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
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.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your vehicle’s
system by your Acura dealer. Any
other transmitters you have will also
need to be reprogrammed.
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.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Transmitter Care
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If the engine does not start within
15 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.
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
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.
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.
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.
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2.
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4. 5.
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3.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
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When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged.
Reinstall the f loor mat and spare
tire cover, then close the hatch.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
22.
23.
24.
270
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If Your Engine Won’t Start
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
268
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereisproba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (Seeon page .)
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ). In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page ).
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .280
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If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
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Accessories and Modif ications . 162
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Accessories .162
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Additional Safety Precaution . 163
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Modif ications .163
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 209
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .222
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Air Conditioning System . 102
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Maintenance .231
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Usage .102
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Air Outlets (Vents) .102
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Air Pressure, Tires .235
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Alcohol in Gasoline .294
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Antif reeze .212
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 183
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Operation .182
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .78
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Appearance Care .253
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Audio System .109 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 149
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity,Fluid .290
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Checking Fluid Level . 217
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Shif ting .173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 179
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .61, 275
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Jump Starting .269
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Maintenance .226
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Specif ications .291
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .97
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Body Repair .260
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 182
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Break-in, New Linings . 155
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Bulb Replacement .249
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Fluid .219 .........................................
Parking .95
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System Indicator . 60,278
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Wear Indicators .181
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Braking System .181
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Break-in, New Car .155
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 70
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .249
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Brake Lights .249
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Cargo Area Light .250
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Ceiling Light .250
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Front Parking Lights . 247
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 246
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Headlights .244
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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License Plate Light . 248
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 249
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Specif ications .291
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Spotlights .251
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Bulbs, Halogen .244
Index
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .257
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 60
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .88
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Seats, Adjusting the . 13,85
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Security System .148
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Serial Number .288
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Service Intervals .198
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Service Manual .306
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Service Station Procedures . 156
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lock Release .179 Shif ting
.
The Automatic Transmission . 173
The 5-speed and 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .170
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .241
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 254
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Sound System .109
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .262
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Specif ications .289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 224
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Specif ications Charts . 290
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Speed Control .74
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Speedometer .66
.......................................
Spotlights .100
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .52
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SRS Components .48
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SRS Service .51
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SRS Indicator .51 ,60
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State Emissions Testing . 299 ....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine .169
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .169
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With a Dead Battery . 270
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 125
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Storing Your Car .252
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 48
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .51, 60
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Synthetic Oil .209
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Tachometer .66
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 249
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .261
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Tape Player .133
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