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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORYPOWER DOOR
LOCKS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AIRBAGS
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES CLOCK
(P.93)
(P.82)
(P.97)
(P.83) (P.165) (P.166)
(P.91)
(P.9,
23)
(P.103)(P. 110 )
(P. 117 )
SHIFT LEVER
(P.178, 181)

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSHORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SEAT HEATERS CRUISE
CONTROL
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.74)
(P.75)
(P.191)
(P.91) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.78) (P.96)(P.142)
(P.77)
(P.76)
(P.73)
MIRROR CONTROLS

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .50
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 52
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Gauges .57
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Temperature Gauge . 57
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Fuel Gauge .57
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 58
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Controls Near Steering Wheel . 72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
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Fog Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Automatic Lighting Off . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Immobilizer System .81
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Door Locks .82
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Remote Transmitter .85
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Seats .90
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 90.............................................
Mirrors .91
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Moonroof .100
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Clock .103
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Parking Brake .103
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Interior Lights .104
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Interior Convenience Items . 105
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Beverage Holder .106
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Glove Box .107
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Console Compartment . 107
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Front Door Pocket . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols49

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols50
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORYPOWER DOOR LOCKS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON CLOCK
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.93)
(P.82)
(P.97)
(P.83) (P.91)
(P.165) (P.103)
(P.166) (P.110)
(P.117)

When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the key, the
display shows ‘‘DRIVER 1
DETECTED’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2
DETECTED’’, depending on which
remote transmitter was used last.
(The driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is determined by
the transmitter.)If you use the remote transmitter to
unlock the driver’s door, the display
shows ‘‘DRIVER 1 DETECTED’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2 DETECTED’’ depending
on which transmitter you use, and
the driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
transmitter (see page ).
If the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly, the display reminds you to
close the open trunk or the door(s)
bef ore you start driving.
In addition to the Seat Belt Reminder
in the instrument panel, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows ‘‘FASTEN
SEAT BELT’’ f or about 6 seconds if
you do not f asten your seat belt
while driving. This message repeats
if you ignore it and do not wear your
seat belt while the vehicle is moving.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and T runk OpenFasten Seat Belt
60

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS
(P.74)
(P.75)
(P.191) (P.91)(P.78) (P.96)
(P.142)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.73)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH HORN
MIRROR
CONTROLS

The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
You can turn of f this driving position
memory activation. Press and hold
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at
thesametime.TheLEDinthe
remote transmitter will blink twice.
Then release the buttons. Doing this
also cancels the keyless memory
settings f or that remote and restores
the default settings.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
for 1 second to indicate the feature
has been turned on.Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your Acura
dealer.
Each remote transmitter also
activates the Driving Position
Memory System and changes the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote (see page ). When
you open the driver’s door af ter
unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep.
The driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
memory location. You will hear two beeps when the movement is
completed.
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Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionRemote Transmitter Care
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With Driver 1 With Driver 2

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this sensing. Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
1.
2.
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
91
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH

When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
Depending on the position of the
selector switch, the lef t or right side
mirror will pivot downward slightly
when you shif t the transmission into
reverse. In the Lef t position, the lef t
mirror pivots. In the Right position,
the right mirror pivots. This gives
you a better view of that side of the
vehicle while parallel parking. The
mirror returns to its original position
when you take the transmission out
of reverse. To turn this f eature of f ,
leave the switch in the center
position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). 3.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Your Acura has a memory f eature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Two seat and outside mirror
positions, can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).Press and release the MEMO
buttononthecontrolpanel.You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ). Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
You cannot add a new driving
position in the memory unless the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
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2.
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CONT INUED
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
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MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS