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such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic or off the road. it
only helps with steering control
during braking. You should always
maintain a saf e f ollowing distance
f rom other vehicles. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible.56
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The Braking System
Driving
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
A BS Indicat or
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the car,A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
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Always use saf ety chains. Make sure
they are secured to both the trailer
and hitch, and that they cross under
the tongue so they can catch the
trailer if it becomes unhitched.
Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do
not let the chains drag on the ground.
Acura recommends that any trailer
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electronically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
matter how successf ul it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system
will lower braking ef f ectiveness and
create a potential hazard.
Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody. Towing can require a variety of
equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, and
how much load you are towing.
Discuss your needs with your trailer
sales or rental agency, and f ollow the
guidelines in the rest of this section.
Also make sure that all equipment is
properly installed and that it meets
f ederal, state, province, and local
regulations.
The best way to conf irm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the f irst time you set up a
towing combination (a f ully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Saf et y Chains
Trailer Brakes
HitchesT owing Equipment and
A ccessories
Checking L oads
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Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your Acura
dealer) is required to remove the
f ilter.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lif t f or this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Acura dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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Sunglasses Holder .103
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,43
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Servicing .48
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SRS Indicator .46 ,56
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System Components . 43
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Synthetic Oil .220
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Underside, Cleaning .271
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .273
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Unleaded Gasoline .162
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Upholstery Cleaning .269
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 222
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 172
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Vehicle Dimensions .306
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Tachometer .60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 258
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 273
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Tape Player .134
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Emissions Control Systems . 312
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Oxygenated Fuels .310
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .314
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Temperature Gauge .62
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Protection .149
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 314
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Time, Setting the .102
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Timing Belt .245 ....................................
Tire Chains .251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 275
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Tires .245
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Air Pressure .246
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Checking Wear .247
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Compact Spare .274
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Inf lation .245
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Inspection .247
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Replacing .249
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Rotating .248
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Snow .251
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Specif ications .307
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Traction Devices .251
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Winter Driving .250
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Tools, Tire Changing . 275
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .198
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Emergency Wrecker . 300
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 192
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Operation .190
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Traction Devices .251
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .230 ...........................
Fluid Selection .230
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Identif ication Number . 305
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Shif ting the Automatic . 178
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Treadwear .308
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Opening the .82
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .67
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